40 and Infertile - A Fertility Podcast for the 40 and older
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 55: GLP 1 Agonsits and Other Weight Loss Medications During Infertility During Infertility Treatment with Stephanie Fein, MD
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a long overdue conversation about GLP-1 Agonists and their utility during infertility treatment. What are things we should be thinking about, ...
Episode 54: IVF Abroad in Mexico with IVF_denisejohnson
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about IVF Abroad in Mexico As you all know by now, I’m traveling to Canada for my next IVF cycle. I’ve definitely encountered so...
Episode 53: Reinventing Egg Donation for the Donor and Recipient Parent with Lauren Makler of Cofertility
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about how changing the egg donor and recipient parent experience. Lauren, co-founder of CoFertility is gracious enough to spend ...
Episode 52: ASK THE EXPERT - Seattle Sperm Bank and Alyse Mencias - - All About Sperm Donation and Finding the Right Sperm Bank and Donor
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is all about sperm and sperm banks. We speak with Alyse of Seattle Sperm Bank to talk about sperm donation and sperm banks. Kristin from @ju...
Episode 51: ASK THE EXPERT - All About Frozen Embryo Transfer Protocols with Dr. Rahi Victory, MD
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rahi Victory is BAAAAAACK! He’s back and this time we’re talking about transfer protocols. If you have not heard his episode on stimulatio...
Episode 50: ASK THE EXPERT - All About Endometriosis and Infertilty with Dr. Mathew Leonardi, MD
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with Dr. Mathew Leonardi, MD about general information on endometriosis and it’s impact on fertility. I’ve been looking to discuss this...
Episode 49: ASK THE EXPERT - Sex and Intimacy in Relationships and Infertility. What is normal and how to navigate difficult discussions with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy, PsyD @drlaurenfogelmersy
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation is a thoughtful and informative conversation with Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy and it surrounds intimacy. Dr. Mersy is a psycholo...
Episode 48: ASK THE EXPERT - Busting Birth Control Myths with Dr. Julia Jaffe the @millenialgyn
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second episode of challenging topics happens today. Today is the controversial topic of birth control. The reason I want to discuss birth contro...
Episode 47: WARRIOR STORY - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, TMFR with @recurrent_loss_psychologist, Nic
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's conversation is a very difficult one. We discuss the difficulty with needing to make a decision around termination for medical reasons r...
Episode 46: WARRIOR STORY - Dr. Dina - Unexplained Infertility, Infertility in 40s, Struggle After IVF, and Finding the Right Clinic
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 46 and today’s episode is with Doctor Dina who is a hospitalist and struggling with her fertility in her 40s. Today’s episode (t...
Episode 45: WARRIOR STORY with Rebecca @callthestork - Endometriosis, Autoimmune Disorders, 6 IVF cycles, Laparoscopy, Conceiving Naturally
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, I’ve been missing for a couple of months and I’m so sorry about that. As you can tell, I am under the weather currently and this gave me t...
Episode 44: ASK THE EXPERT & WARRIOR STORY with Dr. Flora Sinha, MD @drflorasinha - Secondary Infertility and the Benefits of Mindset Work During Infertility Treatment
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have Dr. Flora Sinha @drflorasinha. She is an internal medicine physician, mindset coach, and fellow infertility warrior. Dr. Flora Sinha ...
Episode 43: WARRIOR STORY - Becky Kearns @definingmum Talks Premature Ovarian Failure in her 20s and Donor Conception and Support with Paths to Parenthub
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 43! Today, we have Becky Kearns @definingmum and founder of Paths to Parenthub I think what you’ll notice right away is the gentle...
Episode 42: WARRIOR STORY - SMBC with @justbekristin - Single Mother By Choice, Sperm Donor, Infertility at 35 years old
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Kristin @justbekristin a SMBC who decided to embark on motherhood in her mid to late 30s is here to share her story TRIGGER WARNING: There is a...
Episode 41: ASK THE EXPERT & WARRIOR STORY with Hayley @dcp_2_rp of Paths to Parenthub Discusses her Experience as BOTH a Donor Conceived Person and Recipient Parent
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is about the duality of being BOTH donor conceived AND being a recipient parent. There are challenges to navigate in both stories and Hayley is ...
Episode 40: WARRIOR STORY - SMBC at 50, IVF and Divorce and Dual Donor Conception
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a complex conversation about the decision to parent at 50 as an independent parent. If you're trying to decide if single parenthood is fo...
Episode 39 - WARRIOR STORY - 4 laparoscopies, Recovery Tips, IVF at 40, Infertility at 40 with @is_there_an_endo_to_this
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m honored to have my friend Nicole a fellow IVF and endometriosis and adneomysosis warrior on the show to share her story. On this epis...
Episode 38: ASK THE EXPERT with Dr. Carolina Sueldo, MD Who Discusses the Expectations for The First Visit with Your Fertility Doctor and Ways to Optimize Your Fertility Naturally
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we tackle some topics, including ways to optimize your fertility naturally and the expectations for the first visit. Not everyone j...
Episode 37: WARRIOR STORY with Annie Kuo, DO - Integrative Medicine Physician discussing her 20 IVF Cycles Along with Endometriosis, Surrogacy, and Male Factor Infertility
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I’m honored to have my friend Dr. Annie Kuo, DO on the show to share her story. She shares how her work as Integrative Medicine was helpful f...
EPISODE 36 - ASK THE EXPERT - RECURRENT PREGNANCY LOSS with Dr. Jessica Ryneic, MD
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re discussing recurrent pregnancy loss with Dr. Jessica Ryneic who is a reproductive endocrinologist and we explore all the possible reaso...
Episode 35 - International Adoption - Canadian Karen Snow (@infertilitylies) Shares Her Story About Her Adoption from Thailand
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re discussing international adoption with Karen Snow @infertilitylies. She tells us about her own infertility story and shares her exper...
Episode 34 - ASK THE EXPERT: Male Fertility and Male Infertility with Reproductive Urologist, Dr. Samuel Ohlander, MD
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is all about male fertility and infertility with Dr. Samuel Ohlander. I got connected with him because of the amazing Alison Rodgers! I in...
Episode 33 - ASK THE EXPERT - All About Genetic Testing - From Basics to Mosaics with Meghan Doyle Genetic Counselor
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is all about genetic testing - so, what I mean about all about genetic testing is we talk about inherited diseases, genetic differences and embr...
Episode 32 - WARRIOR STORY - Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Müllerian Anomaly and Finding Humor, Your Voice and Sanity During Infertility with @for_the_barreness - Meghan Faith
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a very real discussion about multiple pregnancy losses, miscarriage, endometriosis, adenomyosis, infertility and finding our voices. &nb...
Episode 31 - WARRIOR STORY - All About Surrogacy with @TheBiggestAsk: A Discussion about Surrogacy with Intended Mom MJ and Surrogate Ashley
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today is another episode about surrogacy, but with a twist. Today, we speak to both an intended parent and a surrogate to tackle all of your que...
Episode 30 - Infertility Man Jon Summers Talks Getting A Cancer Diagnosis, Dating While Going Through IVF with Male Factor Infertility, and Mindset in the Face of Your Medical Challenges.
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have episode 30 with Infertility Man Jon Summers. I first heard about Jon after I saw a repost talking about male factor infertility. ...
Episode 29 - WARRIOR STORY - Physician Professional Working Career Woman and the Challenges with Infertility and Work Life Balance
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vicki Chan, MD, is an ophthalmologist and fellow infertility warrior. Today, she shares her own infertility story and some of the struggles ...
Episode 28 - ASK THE EXPERT - The Emotions of Infertility and How to Manage Your Emotions and The Expectations of Yourself and Others with Miss Conception Coach AKA Chiemi
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chiemi and I were brainstorming about what we could talk about on the episode and we decided that it was important to share what was normal to experie...
Episode 27: ASK THE EXPERT - Legal Considerations & Fertility Related Treatments with Rijon Charne Fertility Attorney with Sunray Fertility
14 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is around legal considerations with fertility treatments or fertility preservation. Rijon joins us today to tell us when we need...
Episode 26: WARRIOR STORY When a therapist is infertile. @Infertile_therapist_in_therapy shares her infertility struggle at 40, her experience with immunotherapy abroad, and struggling as a therapist
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 26 and it’s another Warrior Story. Today, our focus is going to be the emotional ride of infertility over 40 as well as seeking trea...
Episode 25 - WARRIOR STORY - Bringing Home Baby Bax - Alex Sharing her Experience with Poor Egg Quality 9 Egg Retrievals, and a Cookie Fundraiser
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 25 and for this episode we have a warrior story. Today we have Bring Home Baby Bax - Alex. She shares with us her st...
Episode 24 - ASK THE EXPERT - Tips for Controlling Your Weight During IVF with Dr. Stephanie Fein, MD
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 24 and today we’re talking about weight gain with IVF. Our guest is Dr. Stephanie Fein, MD. She is an internist turned weight lo...
Episode 23 - ASK THE EXPERT - Your Fertility in Your 20s, 30s and 40s with the Egg Whisperer Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 23 and today’s a very special episode for me. Today’s guest is Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh the egg whisperer. For those who have not met ...
Episode 22: WARRIOR STORY & ASK THE EXPERT - Egg Donor Process and Egg Donor and IVF Abroad with Sarah Kowalski of Motherhood Reimagined
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 22. This is a requested episode from Instagram. Today, we talk about Donor Eggs and IVF/Egg Donation Abroad. When I ori...
Episode 21 - ASK THE EXPERT - All About Your Embryos in the Lab with Alease the Embryologist!
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All right folks. Ever wonder what the heck is going on in the lab and what all that jargon means? Well, if you're wanting to know more abo...
Episode 20 - ASK THE EXPERT - All About IVF Stimulation Protocols Dr. Rahi Victory, MD.
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask the Expert Series. Whether you're 40 or not, this is the episode for you. We go granular with all things related to stimulation protocols. Eve...
Episode 19 - ASK THE EXPERT - All About Sperm with Dr. Allison Rodgers, MD
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 is all about sperm! Dr. Allison Rodgers, MD of Fertility Centers of Illinois joins us to talk about all things sperm! I invited her to ...
Episode 18 - ASK THE EXPERT - Dr. Zaher Merhi, MD Discusses At Home IVF and Ozone Sauna - Possible Therapies for Low Ovarian Reserve and Over 40
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Merhi comes back and this time he talks to us about At Home IVF and Ozone Sauna. He discusses who might benefit from these treatment options...
Episode 17: WARRIOR STORY - Autoimmune disorder and Surrogacy Journey with Christina @christinawangdmd
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We typically have stories where we’re talking about struggling to get pregnant. This story is a little different today. Today, we’re talking...
Episode 16 - ASK THE EXPERT - Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, MD Discusses All Things Donor Conception From Basics to Consideration When Using Creative Family Building Options
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For those of us who are over 40, there is a higher likelihood that we may need the help of third party reproduction like egg donor. If we have c...
Episode 15: WARRIOR STORY - Uterus Didelphys, Renal Ectopia, Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Endometriosis, and the Gestational Carrier Journey with Monica of waitingforbabywunder
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 15 is a warrior story and our guest is Monica of waitingforbabywunder Monica is a warrior is so many ways, but today we talk about her challen...
Episode 14 - ASK THE EXPERT - Grief, Trauma and Mother's Day Triggers with Dr. Wiyatta Fahnbulleh, PsyD
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This fertility journey is filled with triggers. One trigger that affects many people is the occurrence of Mother's Day. It will occur ever...
Episode 13 - WARRIOR STORY - Cute4Fertility and her husband Aaron Discuss the Male/Supporting Partner's Perspective and Challenges
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is no doubt that IVF is challenging and difficult in itself, but add in the complex dynamics of a relationship and it can get so much more chall...
Episode 12: WARRIOR STORY - The Infertility Journey of LuckyBabyLam AKA Annie at age 42
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you follow her you know that she’s one of the most supportive and helpful people you can have in your corner. She is kind, knowledgeable and wi...
Episode 11: ASK THE EXPERT & WARRIOR STORY with Sheri Johnson of Awakening Worth Discusses Joy and Grief Along the Fertility Journey and Her Path to a Childless Life
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sheri Johnson is a coach out of Canada and she shares her own fertility struggle and the work and decisions that helped her to find joy and peace with...
Episode 10: ASK THE EXPERT - Emma Grønbæk. Lessons from a Donor Conceived Person and How to Foster A Positive Experience
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Emma Grønbæk shares with us her journey through life as a donor conceived person. She provides advice on how recipient parents can help...
Episode 9: ASK THE EXPERT - How Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Can Help You Conceive with Dr. Mimi Le, DACM of Better Balance
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about how the philosophy and practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine may impact your fertility. I have Dr. Mimi Le, DACM of Bette...
Episode 8: ASK THE EXPERT - Toxins and Your Fertility. The Changes to You Should Make Today with Dr. Jenna Hua, PhD of Million Marker
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grab a pen and paper (We're 40, we say get a pen and paper, but if you'd prefer to start a Google Doc or use your Notes app, fire those up too!) becau...
Episode 7: ASK THE EXPERT & WARRIOR STORY - Sarah Kowalski talks all things double donor conception (sperm and egg) and solo motherhood.
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Sarah Kowalski of Motherhood Reimagined joins us to share her own fertility journey, discusses her decision to solo motherhood and her experien...
Episode 6 - ASK THE EXPERT - Dr. Zaher Merhi, MD of Rejuvenating Fertility Center Discusses Fertility at 40, PRP Ovarian Rejuvenation and Other Considerations for Female Fertility Over 40
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a jam packed episode with Dr. Zaher Merhi of the Rejuvenating Fertility Center! In this episode we started off discussing fertility at 40 and s...
Episode 5 - ASK THE EXPERT - Physician and Weight Loss for Optimal Fertility with Expert Stephanie Fein, MD
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode I have the WONDERFUL Dr. Stephanie Fein, MD on the show. We talk about all things weight loss and fertility in particular relating ...
Episode 4: WARRIOR STORY - Warrior Interview with Jenn of CUTE4FERTILITY
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It has always been my goal to share your stories. Meet Jenn of @CUTE4FERTILITY. She shares her struggles, her joys, and her best tips on how keep hope...
Episode 3: How to Finance Your Fertility Journey
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've gathered some of the information I could find over the last 3 years here and compiled in a document you can download. I hope these resources ar...
Episode 2: WARRIOR STORY - The Struggle is Real - A Week of Recordings Post Egg Retrieval
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, I recorded my most vulnerable moments. I recorded my thoughts and feelings during the week I was waiting and getting results from my...
Episode 1: WARRIOR STORY - My Introduction and fertility story
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode introducing you to the podcast and what I hope to accomplish and insight to my own fertility struggles.