Leaning on Levity To Break the Grief: 6 Years of Unexplained Infertility With Abbe Feder
Abbe Feder is the founder of InCircle Fertility and host of the Fertility Chic. In this episode, Abbe shares her own six-year journey through unexplained infertility, including her initial reluctance to turn to assisted reproductive technology.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 17 - Leaning on Your Village: Ronit and Vida’s Advice for Those Experiencing a Miscarriage
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, co-founders of WeNatal, give advice to those who are experiencing a miscarriage. They emphasize leaning on your “village” and encourage listeners that it’s not the end of the story.
We Need to Talk About Sperm Quality - With WeNatal Founders Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim
Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, the founders of WeNatal, join Julia on a poignant episode of the podcast to share their journeys to expand their respective families and create WeNatal.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 14 - Whispers from Beyond: How Children Cope with Their Mother's Miscarriages with Shani Rogers
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Shani Rogers discusses how her daughter coped with her mother, Shani’s, miscarriage and Shani shares an interesting story about what her daughter drew a week before her miscarriage.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 14 - Missed Miscarriage: Shani Roger's Story of Her Miscarriage With Her Second Child
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Shani Rogers discusses the story of pregnancy and miscarriage with her second child and how she had what doctor’s call a “missed miscarriage.”
Healing from Miscarriage Through Writing with Shani Rogers, Author of Blue & Pink Balloons
Shani Rogers, the author of the book "Blue and Pink Balloons," a narrative crafted for her daughter that addresses the sensitive topic of miscarriage. Shani shares her story of trying for a second and healing from miscarriage.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 12 - Yearning Heart: Alison Prato's Journey to Complete Her Family Unit
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Alison Prato discusses how she defines family and how she felt her family unit wasn’t complete without her second child. There was a yearning in her heart to complete her family.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 12 - How Misinformation and Poor Sex Education Can Impact Fertility with Alison Prato
In this Stork’d Munchkin, Alison Prato discusses how misinformation and poor sex education can impact your fertility and her fertility journey.
Supported AF: Building Community Through Infertility and Grief With Alison Prato
Alison Prato, an acclaimed journalist, has become one of the go - to voices in the fertility world sharing her infertility story and supporting others in their fertility journey.
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 1 - What You Need to Know About Preeclampsia That Could Save a Life
Jodi Klaristenfeld shares her harrowing experience with preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome which nearly claimed her life and that of her unborn daughter.
The Hardest 4 Days with Jodi Klaristenfeld and FLRRISH - Supporting Premature Babies and Their Families
To start season 6 off I am joined by Jodi Klaristenfeld. Jodi Klaristenfeld shares her experience with preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome.
Emotional Backflips with Barbie Blank - A Professional Athlete & Reality Star Feels Helpless in Her Body During Fertility Treatments
Barbie Blank, reality star, model and formerly the youngest wrestler in the WWE. Together we discuss the feelings she had when her athleticism didn’t translate to her fertility treatments.
When Social Media Shames a Grieving Mom With Amanda Makulec
Amanda Makulec, a medical statistical researcher, joins Julia to share her heartbreaking story of losing her 3-month-old son.
A Sneakerhead's Collection Funded IVF After 8 Miscarriages With Lauren Wynn
I’m speaking with Lauren Wynn about her 8 miscarriages, emergency surgery and ultimately building her family through IVF. What’s more, Lauren’s husband EJ sold much of his prized and valuable sneaker collection to cover the cost of their fertility treatments.
The Grief Gal - Watching a Parent Pass Away From ALS, and Mentoring Others Through Grief With Chelsea London Lloyd
Chelsea London Lloyd, a comedian, actress and self proclaimed “grief gal” and I chat about her unique relationship with humor and grief. As a child, she grew up with two sick parents and after a long 15 year journey with ALS, her father passed away.
All I Have of My Son Is in This Box: Discussing Life Threatening Preeclampsia and Infant Loss With Yvette Anderson
I am joined by Yvette Anderson, co-founder of Anderson’s Meet The Need, a nonprofit she and her husband felt called to create after the loss of their newborn son.
Transforming the Triggering Family Planning Aisle With Samantha Diamond and Bird & Be
Today we talk with Samantha Diamond, founder of Bird & Be about PCOS, infertility, miscarriage and loss. She shares her journey with secondary infertility, trying to have her third baby and how she would advise her younger self to grieve and heal differently than she did at the time.
Embrace the Crazy Perfect With Dara Kurtz, Author: An Intergenerational Wisdom Story
In this week’s episode, we are joined with Dara Kurtz, a mother, author, and cancer survivor. Dara navigates the depths of difficult and complicated questions, and the question she is exploring today deals with the dynamics of intergenerational mother-daughter relationships.
The Special Place With Ashe Hornsby: A Story About Loss, Grief and Rebuilding
They were the perfect family of four. Their life was full of love and Ash and her husband were reaching all of their goals. After the unexpected passing of her husband, Ashe was suddenly a young widow and single mom.
The Missing Piece with Arden O'Connor: Solving the puzzle with egg donor, sperm donor and surrogate
Arden answers the big questions for herself about how she defines family and how she wants to build hers. Her choices are influenced by her health risks, a tragic loss in her family, her Catholic upbringing, and a lot of deep introspection.