FriedEggs Podcast
Episodes
Ep 43: Surviving another year of infertility and ivf (✌️2025)
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 came at us hard. Kayti navigated life with a newborn, Amy faced the unpredictable world of surrogacy, and together we kept running the IVF and in...
Ep 42: Learning to love our bodies during (and after) IVF
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we spill the truth about how infertility and IVF mess with our body image, from surprise weight shifts to feeling like we don't ...
Ep 41: Acupuncture for fertility with Dr Sarah Bentolila, DAIM, L.Ac
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite acupuncturist — and Kayti’s personal fertility fairy godmother — is on the pod today! Dr. Bento (Dr. Sarah Bentolila), DAIM, L.Ac, ...
Ep 40: The one where we cry a lot: canceled cycles, pregnant friends, and our holiday plans
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re crying, we’re laughing, and we’re surviving the holidays without losing it. Amy’s egg retrieval got canceled (spoiler: insurance compani...
Ep 39: Kick-starting IVF–How to choose your clinic & what your embryologist wants you to know with Embryologist Allison Anderson
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our favorite embryologist is back! Allison Anderson is here to kick off a new real-time IVF series as Amy begins another cycle. We’re starting at sq...
Ep 38: Tarot, fertility & the power of intuition with actor and tarot reader Ferin Petrelli
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎃 It’s Halloween, and the vibes are mystical. ✨ This week, Amy and Kayti welcome the enchanting Ferin Petrelli — actor, writer, intuitive, an...
Ep 37: How to balance work and IVF - plus other listener questions
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the FriedEggs podcast, we’re answering listener questions like when to seek out a doctor for infertility, coping strategies during the ...
Ep 36: What we regret trying for infertility (liver, red light, and more)
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the FriedEggs podcast, we’re diving into the weird and wonderful world of liver juice, supplements, red light therapy, and a nostalgic ...
Ep 35: Listener stories: donor eggs, early menopause, clinic closures, and an unexpected cancer diagnosis
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a very special one—we’re sharing more of your stories on the pod, and we’re so honored that you trusted us with them. These...
Ep 34: "I'm a mommy!" —Kayti's back from mat leave & Amy shares a surrogacy update
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! 🙌 This week on FriedEggs pod, we’re catching up on summer breaks, Amy’s surrogacy updates, and how Kayti’s settling into mother...
Ep 33: Navigating Genetic Complications, Fragile X, BRCA, IVF and Marken’s Story
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy sits down with her longtime friend Marken Greenwood Bellows to share her journey through an unexpected diagnosis of a Fragile X premutation and pr...
Ep 32: Surrogacy concierge and finding 'the one' with Carly Joseph
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amy chats with Carly Joseph (https://www.carlypjoseph.com/), a Surrogacy Concierge, about the real side of surrogacy—especially when it...
Ep 31: Secondary infertility with Aliza Sir of Platonic Love
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amy has a deep and real chat with Aliza Sir on navigating the complex realities of infertility, IVF, miscarriage, secondary infertility, and Asherman’...
Ep 30: Pregnancy after IVF
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into pregnancy after infertility and IVF. Kayti gets real about the emotional rollercoaster that follows a positive test as s...
Ep 29: Amy's surrogacy update, Kayti takes maternity leave, and announcing summer break for the pod
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the FriedEggs Podcast, we share some personal updates. Amy talks about where things are at in her surrogacy journey, and Kayti refl...
Ep 28: IVF abroad, chronic endometriosis, and running a "zoo" with Ali Ramos
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the FriedEggs Podcast, we chat with Ali Ramos about living in Costa Rica, doing IVF abroad, and her history with endometriosis. We ...
Ep 27: Listener voice notes on IVF, infertility, miscarriages, and more
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy National Egg Day! Today’s episode is a special one—we’re sharing your stories for the very first time on the pod. We’re so honored and g...
Ep 26: Author Jared Walker on writing about grief and infertility
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Order your copy of The Empty Nest on Amazon or TikTok shop: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.empty.nest.boIn this episode of FriedEggs, we sit down w...
Ep 25: Same eggs, new basket: Amy opens up about surrogacy and next steps
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this follow-up episode, Amy shares part two of her IVF update—including what comes next after uncovering chronic uterine infections that may have...
Ep 24: Male fertility and sperm health with WeNatal Founders Ronit Menashe & Vida Delrahim
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fertility isn’t a solo mission—and this week on the pod, we’re talking about what it really means to show up as a team. We’re joined by Ronit ...
Ep 23: What is the EMMA/ALICE test? Amy finally gets some answers about what's happening in her uterus
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode, Amy shares her EMMA/ALICE test results—and what they revealed about chronic uterine infections that may have been s...
Ep 22: Is National Infertility Awareness Week more than a hashtag? (we want insurance coverage, not balloon arches)
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking Infertility Awareness Week—what it means, who it’s for, and whether awareness alone is really enough. From...
Ep 21: Needle phobia and using gofundme to pay for IVF with Hannah Gerber
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Use FRIEDEGGS15 for 15% off your first order at https://daybird.co/!In today’s episode, we sit down with our friend Hannah Gerber (@yourgirlhg) a...
Ep 20: Pelvic floor health & why vibrators are better than kegals with Dr. Rachel Gelman
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we sit down to chat with Dr. Rachel Gelman, a pelvic floor specialist, AASECT-certified sexuality counselor, and founder of Pelvic...
Ep 19: Should you have sex before an embryo transfer? (listener q&a part 2)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're back with Part 2 of our IVF Q&A, answering more of your questions! We're talking about what to pack when you're traveling for IVF (hea...
Ep 18: Should you get a second opinion about your IVF treatment? (Listener Q&A part 1)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we're spilling the IVF tea and tackling your top listener questions in a fun Q&A! We chat about why second (and third!) opinio...
Ep 17: Functional & naturopathic medicine for fertility with Dr. Rachel Low
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Take 20% off Foundations of Fertility with code FRIEDEGGSWe’re back with an exciting episode featuring Dr. Rachel Low, a licensed naturopathic physi...
Ep 16: Knocked up by science (Kayti's embryo transfer results)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚨TW for today’s episode: If you’re in the thick of a transfer, waiting for beta results, or just not in the headspace for pregnancy news, pleas...
Ep 15: Amy tries PRP to help with Asherman's Syndrome
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 We’re BACK for Season 2 of the FriedEggs Pod—and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve missed this little corner of the internet, and we hav...
We're back!! Announcing Season 2 of the FriedEggs Podcast 🪩
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we check in from Los Angeles, where wildfires have caused devastating destruction across the city. We discuss how we’re holdin...
Ep 14: Surviving the holidays when you're still not pregnant
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the FriedEggs Podcast, a podcast about IVF and infertility hosted by two friends in sunny Los Angeles.Today, we’re closing out 2024 ...
Ep 13: How much of IVF can we truly control?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the FriedEggs Podcast, a podcast about IVF and infertility hosted by two friends in sunny Los Angeles.As we prepare to wrap up season ...
Ep 12: Inside the lab with Senior Embryologist Allison Anderson
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a very special episode of the FriedEggs Podcast—our first-ever guest episode! Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Allison Anderson, an e...
Ep 11: 5 common questions we get about IVF
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday, eggies! In today's episode, we're chatting about the most common questions we get from family, friends, and strangers about IVF. Like, ...
Ep 10: Mental health and IVF
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is short (not sweet!) as we dive into the topic of mental health and IVF. Why isn't mental health talked about more for people going t...
Ep 9: Learning to let go of IVF timelines
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're talking about the messy middle, "false summits," and letting go of IVF timelines—whatever that means. If you're on this journey with us...
Ep 8: The cost of IVF is criminal (how we cope)
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a bit longer as we discuss the cost of IVF, unforeseen fees from canceled cycles, and the general state of fertility coverage in th...
Ep 7: All the things we've tried to get pregnant
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legs in the air? Check. Supplements we can't pronounce? Check. Eating pineapple and liver? Check check. Today’s episode covers all of the fun and wa...
Ep 6: How to support friends going through IVF
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you support someone going through IVF? Today's episode is for friends & family who want to support their loved ones going through fertility...
Ep 5: How to have joy while going through IVF
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a special one as we dive into the complexities of grief and the many emotions experienced while going through infertility and IVF. ...
Ep 4: Benched by an ovarian cyst (WTF)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into the unforeseen costs of IVF, specifically the extra fees for canceled cycles (wtf!) and how society often shames women for spendin...
Ep 3: Why we can't get pregnant
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode answers some of the bigger questions, like who we are, how we know each other, how many embryos we each have, and why in the world we...
Ep 2: Waiting for egg retrieval results (and how to not go crazy)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends!We are beyond grateful for the support and love we have received after dropping our first episode last week. Your texts, comments, social s...
Ep 1: IVF hunger games (no egg is safe)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first-ever episode of FriedEggs Podcast, a podcast about infertility and IVF hosted by two friends going through fertility treatments i...
Coming Soon 🪩
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🍳 Welcome to The FriedEggs IVF Podcast – where fertility gets funny, real, and just a little bit fried. Hosted by Amy Salke and Kayti Christian –...