Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building through ART
Episodes
Content Creator Loren Rosko on PCOS, Miscarriage, IVF, Her Viral Song Parodies and the Imminent Arrival of Her Baby Girl
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is someone so many of you already know and love from IG and TikTok—Loren Rosko—and her story goes way beyond the viral song parodi...
Do You Need a Plastic Detox? Breaking Down How Everyday Household Items May Be Affecting Your Fertility with Dr. Shanna Swan
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the products you use every single day—your water bottle, your skincare, your food containers—are quietly impacting your fertility? In this...
Listen Again: Dr. Natalie Crawford on Pregnancy Loss, Navigating Infertility as a Doctor, and Her New Book, The Fertility Formula
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, Ali sits down with an icon and true pioneer in the infertility space: double board-certified REI and infertility warrior, Dr...
IUIs, Miscarriages, and Finally, Two Babies: Piper & Mint's Jackie Hutson Shares Her Infertility Journey
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Jackie Hutson, who opens up about experiencing multiple miscarriages, navigating uterine challenges, and the toll infertility can t...
Listen Again: Today Host Sheinelle Jones on Miscarriage, Infertility, Heartbreak and the Power of Resilience
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is bringing back a special encore episode with the incredible Sheinelle Jones — an award-winning journalist and co-host of Today with Jen...
Superhero Status: The Highs and Lows of Carrying 9 Babies as a Surrogate with Emily Westerfield
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to Emily Westerfield — a surrogate to nine babies and mom of three — who has carried a total of twelve healthy pregnancies…...
IVF, Loss and a Lawsuit That's Changing Everything — with Mission: Motherhood author Cheri Bergeron
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cheri Bergeron’s path to motherhood is anything but simple—and that’s exactly why her story is so powerful. Cheri is the author of Mission: Moth...
When a Fertility Doctor Does IVF: Dr. Lucky Sekhon, Author of The Lucky Egg
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a special one — it’s a replay of Ali's 2023 conversation with Dr. Lucky Sekhon. Lucky is a board-certified reproductive e...
Listen Again: Infertility in the Ballet World: The Taboo No One Talks About with Mathilde Froustey
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when one of the most disciplined bodies in the world can’t do the one thing everyone assumes it should? On this episode -- one of our m...
Holly Abel had a 10% Chance to Live: Stage 4 Endo, Sepsis and the Hysterectomy That Saved Her Life
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's Endometriosis Awareness Month. Ali's guest this week, Holly Abel, was eleven years old when her debilitating periods started. For decades...
Seven Years Later: From Frozen Eggs to Baby on the Way with Barbara Ginty
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali talks to Barbara Ginty, host of the Future Rich podcast, for a special crossover episode to share her deeply personal fertility journey —...
Becoming a Mom at 45: Alexis Allegra’s IVF and Embryo Donation Story
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Alexis Allegra, and her path to motherhood is one of those stories that reminds you just how many twists and pivots this journey ca...
For the Egg Freezing Girlies: Influencer Lily Montasser’s Fertility Journey
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you're considering freezing your eggs: This one's for you. Fashion influencer and writer Lily Montasser built her platform sharing effortle...
Infertility, Intrusive Thoughts, and Three Kiddos Through ART: Ruby Smoot’s Story of Surviving the Dark and Finding the Light
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, content creator and mama of three Ruby Smoot gets real about the parts of infertility and pregnancy after infertility we don’...
Revisiting Fertility Rally Live: The Science of Whole-Body Fertility with Top Nurtionist Rachel Swanson
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Rachel Swanson — MS, RD, LDN — one of the most in-demand nutritionists in the country, known for helping people optimize perfor...
No Happy Ending (Yet): A Guy’s Perspective on Infertility with Jared Walker, Author of "The Empty Nest"
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ali is joined by Jared Walker—author of The Empty Nest and founder of the non-profit Dollar For—for one of the most raw and impor...
Revisiting Fertility Rally Live: The Surrogacy Panel That Answers Every Question You’re Afraid to Ask
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a powerful conversation pulled from Fertility Rally Live in November 2025,, where we gathered an incredible panel to talk candidly abo...
Encore Presentation: Elizabeth Carr, The First Baby Born in the U.S., Thanks to IVF
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's an encore presentation of one of our favorite episodes! Ali's very special guest today is Elizabeth Carr, the first person born in the U....
Singer-Songwriter Rene Bird on Freezing Her Eggs, the Retreat That Healed Her and Becoming a Mom, Thanks to IVF, at Age 48
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to René Byrd, a British-born singer, songwriter, and media personality known for her powerful voice, soulful pop and R&B st...
Influencer and Advocate Tara Carlyle on Secondary Infertility, IVF, and The #TTC Blood Test That Could Make All the Difference
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ali is joined by Tara Carlyle—influencer, girl mom, and outspoken advocate for women navigating infertility, including the r...
Revisiting Fertility Rally Live: "Bachelor" alum-turned-advocate Sarah Herron's Keynote on infertility and motherhood after loss
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missed Rally Live #10? No worries! In this special episode, we’re bringing you the powerful Rally Live #10 keynote from Sarah Herron—reality TV al...
Dr. Natalie Crawford on forging her own path in the fertility world, being on both side of the stirrups and her new book, The Fertility Formula
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Ali sits down with an icon and pioneer in the infertility community: double-board certified REI and infertility warrior Dr...
If You Want Your Baby, Go Get Your Baby: Connie's Egg Freezing and Single Mom By Choice Story
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Ali sits down with Connie, a proud Single Mom by Choice whose path to motherhood was anything but tradit...
Revisiting Fertility Rally Live: Emmy-winning TV Personality Lilliana Vasquez Shares Her Infertility Journey
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Ali is bringing you the unforgettable keynote from style expert, author, and powerhouse storyteller Lilliana Vasquez at Ferti...
Revisiting Fertility Rally Live: Singer Christina Perri's Phenomenal Keynote
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are celebrating a major milestone: Fertility Rally Live #10. Ten Rallies. Ten waves of community, connection, truth-telling, sisterhood,...
Infertility Warrior Ashtin Robison on doing IVF Abroad, 4 Failed Cycles, and Finally Becoming Pregnant Via the PherDal At-Home Insemination Kit
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali talks to Ashtin, who opens up about her long road through infertility, including doing IVF treatment in both Greece and Australia. Ashtin t...
Fitness Influencer and Proud Donor Egg Mama Kyla Burke on Premature Ovarian Failure, IVF and the Beautiful Path to Her Two Babies
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ali is talking to Kyla Burke—who you might know from her huge following on social media as a fitness expert and creator of t...
Actress and infertility advocate Camille Guaty on multiple rounds of IVF and finally having her son, thanks to donor eggs
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 350th episode — and we couldn’t think of a more powerful, honest, and inspiring guest to help us celebrate this milestone. Today, Ali...
A Deep Dive on Fertility Supplements with Dr. Mark Ratner, Chief Science Officer at Theralogix
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ali sits down with Dr. Mark Ratner, Chief Science Officer at Theralogix and one of the country’s leading experts in reproductive health a...
IVF Warrior Liz Krueger on Secondary Infertility, Miscarriages and the Embryo That Was Discarded Without Her Consent
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Ali sits down with Liz Krueger to share her deeply personal journey through infertility and loss. After having her daughter ...
Broadway, Breast Cancer, and Baby Dreams: Sarrah Strimel Bentley’s Incredible Surrogacy Story
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ali talks to Broadway star and motivational speaker Sarrah Strimel Bentley, whose story is as powerful as it is vulnerable. After daz...
From Bravo Headlines to Real-Life Resilience: Lacy Nicole on Endo, Miscarriage, IVF and Surviving a Kidnapping
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this powerful episode, Ali sits down with Lacy Nicole—who you may have seen in the headlines for dating Jesse Lally from the hit reality show The...
Endometriosis, Five IUIs, and Pregnancy Loss: Savannah Bisby @infertilityfriends Shares Her Infertility Journey So Far
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ali sits down with Savannah Bisby, who shares her infertility story on IG @infertilityfriends, to talk about Savannah's journey so far....
Late-Night Googling, PCOS, and IUI: Frame Founder Jessica Bell van der Wal Gets Real on Her Own Infertility
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali sits down with Jessica Bell van der Wal, founder of Frame, to talk about her deeply personal fertility journey and what ultimately led her ...
Busting Infertility Myths with Dr. Amanda Adeleye of CCRM Fertility of Chicago
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is joined by Dr. Amanda Adeleye, the founding partner and Medical Director of CCRM Fertility of Chicago -- and an REI who isn’t afraid to...
Fertility Docs Uncensored Are Back! Inside their new book, The IVF Blueprint
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very special minisode with three of Ali's favorite people in the fertility world: Dr. Carrie Bedient, Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Abby Ebl...
L.A. Real Estate Agent Kati Cattaneo on IVF, Hydrosalpinx, and the wildfires that destroyed her Palisades home
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ali is joined by Kati Cattaneo—Los Angeles real estate agent, influencer, storyteller, and IVF warrior—for a convo that...
Television Host and Podcaster Erica Cobb on Infertility, Surrogacy, and the Power of Spirit
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali joined by the multifaceted Erica Cobb—TV host, podcaster, and self-proclaimed “eternal optimist”—as she shares her raw and powerful...
Rebecca Flick of RESOLVE on Her Infertility + IVF Journey, the MTHFR Gene, and the Power of Advocacy
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali sits down with a true powerhouse in the infertility community: Rebecca Flick, Chief External Affairs Officer at RESOLVE, who has spent the...
Hopeful Mama Foundation Founder Emily Patel on How She's Bringing Books about ART, IVF and more into Public and School Libraries
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's World IVF Day! Today, Ali is talking to her friend and former Infertile AF guest, Emily Patel, about The Hopeful Families Collection, Emily&...
What's New and Innovative in Sperm Donation, with Dylan Morgan of Cascade Cryobank, a forward-thinking sperm bank
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this expert minisode, Dylan Morgan of Cascade Cryobank, a sperm bank based in Washington, talks about innovations and recent happenings in the wor...
Infertility, child loss and surrogacy advocate Keri Croft on 16 years of infertility, her two earthside babies, losing three girls, and finding her dream surrogate
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Keri Croft, an infertility, child loss and surrogacy advocate who went through 16 years of infertility. On today's ep, Keri tells Ali all ab...
Zach and Alexandra French on surviving breast cancer, navigating surrogacy and giving back via their nonprofit, The Surrogacy Foundation
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to Zach and Alexandra French, the founders of the nonprofit organization The Surrogacy Foundation, whose mission "isn't...
Dr. Nirali Jain, RE at RMA, on the Importance of Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to Dr. Nirali Jain, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at RMA, about the importance of fertility preservation for cancer patients. ...
Endo, IVF, miscarriage, secondary infertility and pregnancy after loss with Fertility Coach Julia Midwinter
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ali talks to Julia Midwinter, a Fertility and Pregnancy Mindset Coach who supports women struggling to conceive or who are pregnant a...
Fertility and Family Building for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents, with midwife and Pregnant Together Founder Marea Goodman
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to Marea Goodman, licensed midwife, author, and founder of PregnantTogether, a virtual community supporting queer folks and so...
Everything You Need to Know About Preserving Your Reproductive Tissues with Generations CryoVault Co-Founder Courtney Dennewitz
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's another Expert Minisode! Did you know that when it comes to storing your reproductive tissue—including eggs, sperm, and embryos—you have ...
Surrogate Whitney and her husband, Geremi, on Family Building with ConceiveAbilities
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ali talks to Whitney, a surrogate, and her husband, Geremi, about working with ConceiveAbilities, a leading egg donor and sur...
Dr. Molly Quinn of HRC on Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another expert minisode! Today Ali is talking to Dr. Molly Quinn, is a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist with HRC...
Emmy-nominated comedian and actress Riki Lindhome on Infertility, IVF, Adoption and Surrogacy
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do not miss our celeb guest today! Ali is talking to the incredible Riki Lindome, a prolific, Emmy nominated comedian and actress from Knives Out; Wed...
Caitlin Trabert on Multiple Miscarriages, IVF Heartbreaks, Her Miracle Baby—And Being Pregnant Again
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali sits down with her dear friend and Fertility Rally member, Caitlin Trabert, for a raw and powerful conversation about her long and deeply ...
"So Now What?" author Lana Manikowski on IUIs, IVF, and thriving as a Childless Not by Choice Advocate
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to Lana Manikowski, a fellow Chicagoan, a certified life coach and the author of "So Now What?" -- a roadmap to help ...
Surrogacy mama Libby Wicks on ectopic pregnancies, surrogacy and NewGen Families, the agency that helped her bring home a baby girl
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Ali is talking to Libby Wicks, a surrogacy mama who went through a five-plus year struggle to have her baby girl. Libby talks about her not one,...
"Normalize It" and "I Had a Miscarriage" author Jessica Zucker, PhD
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica Zucker is a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health. Today, Ali is talking to Jessica abou...
Emily Oster, Professor of Economics at Brown University and founder of ParentData.org on how we can teach the next gen about fertility, sex ed, and more
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's another Infertile AF expert minisode! On today's episode, Ali welcomes Emily Oster, a Professor of Economics at Brown University, a best...
Single Mom by Choice Kristin D. on sperm donation, IVF, egg donation, and never regretting having a baby on her own
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ali interviews Kristin D., a single mom by choice, about the journey to having her 2 1/2 year old son, Blake. Kristin explains...
"Vanderpump Rules" and "The Valley" star Kristen Doute on miscarriage, IUI and pregnancy after loss
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to the "Vanderpump Rules" and "The Valley" GOAT: Kristen Doute. Kristen shares her entire family building story,...
Real Housewives star Roxy Earle and Dr. Arnold Mahesan on infertility, IVF and creating an app to help women conceive
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to Roxy Earle, an entrepreneur, influencer, and star of The Real Housewives of Toronto, alongside her husband, Dr. Arnold Mahe...
Keren W. on recurrent pregnancy loss, low sperm count, IVF and the loss of her daughter at 17 weeks gestation
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to Fertility Rally member Keren, who is still in the thick of her years-long infertility journey. Keren talks about growing up ...
IVF Mom of Two and Start Asking Fertility Coach Nichelle Sublett, Part Two
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is catching up with Mrs. North Carolina 2018 and IVF mom of two, Nichelle Sublett. Ali and Nichelle first spoke on Infertile AF back in 201...
Special Crossover Episode: Ali x Fertility Doctors Uncensored
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very special crossover episode! Today, Ali talks to the three brilliant and badass board certified reproductive endocrinologists from Fe...
Intended Parent Maggie and Surrogate Jessie on Family Building with ConceiveAbilities
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ali talks to Intended Parent, Maggie, and Surrogate, Jessie, about working with ConceiveAbilities, a leading egg donor and sur...
Extend Fertility's Dr. Joshua Klein on Fertilo, a Groundbreaking New Fertility Treatment
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's another expert minisode! Today, Ali is talking to award-winning doctor Dr. Joshua U. Klein, co-founder of Extend Fertility, about a groundbre...
Fertility Rally member Mesha Hardesty on stage-4 endometriosis, OHSS and having her two daughters via IVF
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to her dear friend and Fertility Rally member, Mesha Hardesty. Mesha tells Ali about getting her period at the age of 10, a cys...
Investigative Reporter Ginanne Brownell on IVF, Surrogacy and having her twins
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to Ginanne Brownell, author of "Elusive Mommyhood: An Investigative Reporter’s Personal Journey into IVF and Surrogacy.&...
Infertile AF Minisode: Ask an RE Anything with Dr. Armando Hernandez-Rey of Conceptions Florida
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an Infertile AF Minisode! On today’s episode, Ali chats with Dr. Armando Hernandez-Rey of Conceptions Florida about all things infertility. ...
Blair Nelson, Ali's Fertility Rally co-founder, on TFMR and having her "mosaic miracle" baby
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a very special episode! Ali's beloved PIBAC (Partner in Biz and Claw), Blair Nelson @fabivfmama, is back to share the third installment o...
PherDal’s Jennifer Hintzsche on unexplained infertility and the device she invented that got her pregnant
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s an Infertile AF Minisode! On today’s episode, Ali chats with Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche, Ph.D., a scientist and the founder of PherDal Fertilit...
Astronaut and IVF Warrior Kellie Gerardi on Secondary Infertility and Her Next Trip to Space
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an amazing conversation with Kellie Gerardi, an astronaut, researcher, mom, and space industry sensation who made history when she flew...
Infertile AF Minisode: Fertility Law Attorney Rachel Loftspring on surrogacy, donor conception and when it's key to have a fertility lawyer
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Time for another Infertile AF minisode! Today, Ali is talking to Rachel Loftspring, a Fertility Law Attorney and Partner at The Family Law & Fe...
Transgender dad and LGBTQ+ Fertility Advocate Trystan Reese on being pregnant, going viral and more
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to Trystan Reese, a transgender gay dad who went viral when he gave birth to his son in 2017. Trystan, a major advocate for tr...
Mandy Messinger & Marni Wandner of Pixel Care on their respective IVF and infertility journeys, with two totally different outcomes
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Ali is talking to Marni Wandner, VP of Brand Marketing for Pixel Care, and Mandy Messinger, Director of Marketing for Pixel Care, about their ...
Musician and Infertility Warrior Kina Grannis on Infertility, Anxiety and IVF
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to the brilliant singer-songwriter-guitarist Kina Grannis about her five year-long infertility journey. Kina talks about adoptin...
Infertile AF Minisode: Leveling up your infertility supplements with WeNatal Founders Ronit Menashe & Vida Delrahim
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re excited to launch a new series of bite-sized episodes packed with expert insights on infertility. These short, digestible minisodes are design...
Psychotherapist Bethany Warren on Navigating Reproductive Trauma, from Infertility to Pregnancy Loss to TFMR
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are mixing it up a bit. Ali is chatting with Bethany Warren, a psychotherapist and EMDR consultant who's had a passion for helping peop...
Megan Day on Losing Her Baby at 19 Weeks and then, a Surrogacy Journey
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to Megan Day, who shares her very real and honest story about infertility, including losing her son when she was 19 weeks pregna...
Lauren and Patrick's Infertility Story: IUIs, Chemical and Ectopic Pregnancies, and IVF Success
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to an amazing couple: Fertility Rally member Lauren Roth and her husband, Patrick. Lauren talks about growing up in Guatemala, ...
Best of Feat. Singer Christina Perri, Comedian Michelle Buteau and Olympic Skating Icon Tara Lipinski
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 300th Episode!!!!! Today we are featuring clips from some of the top-rated episodes with some of Ali's favorite celeb guests. First ...
Sarah Freese's Infertility Journey: IVF, Frozen Embryo Transfer and Fresh Embryo Transfer
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Ali is talking to Sarah Freese about her infertility and IVF journey. Sarah shares the details on having irregular periods when she w...
Infertility warrior-turned-fertility coach Rachel Mangahas on International Adoption and Surrogacy
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to mom of four Rachel Mangahas about the long road to building her family, including going through international adoption twice ...
Larken Co-founder Maggie Phipps on Secondary Infertility; Ectopic Pregnancy; Emergency Surgery and IVF
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is talking to fierce infertility warrior and mama Maggie Phipps, co-founder of Larken (which means "fierce" in Gaelic), a comfy ess...
Jenny Angerman's Infertility Story: PCOS, IUIs and IVF
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali is on the pod with one of our beloved Fertility Rally members, Jenny Angerman @thedailyendomama. Jenny tells Ali about being adopted from ...
Eve Wiley, Fertility Fraud Advocate, and Dylan Morgan, COO of Cascade Cryobank, on Sperm Donor Transparency
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali has two incredible guests: Eve Wiley is a leading advocate against fertility fraud after discovering that she was conceived with a differ...
HerMD Co-Founder Komel Caruso's Infertility Story: PCOS, IVF and Revolutionizing Women's Health
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ali talks to Komel Caruso, the Co-Founder of HerMD, about her infertility journey. Komel talks about growing up in a traditio...
Amber Izzo's Infertility Story: Blocked fallopian tubes, male factor, and IVF advocacy
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, Amber Izzo, describes herself as "your oversharing, slightly chaotic mum friend and an IVF campaigner." Today, she's s...
Carrot Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder Asima Ahmad's Infertility Story
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, Asima Ahmad, is a double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and obstetrics and gynecology. She is al...
Gaia CEO and Founder Nader AlSalim's Infertility and IVF Story: There's a Better Way to Pay for IVF
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gaia is founded on the premise that Everyone Who Wants a Family Should Have the Chance to Try. Today, Ali is talking to Gaia CEO and Founder Nader AlS...
Sammi Lawlor's Infertility Story: Secondary Infertility, C-Section Ectopic Pregnancy and Surrogacy
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ali is talking to Sammi, a strongAF infertility warrior she met when Sammi joined Fertility Rally. Sammi shares all the detail...
Dr. Sarah Oreck on how her late-term pregnancy loss inspired her to co-found Mavida Mental Health Care
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ali is talking to yet another amazing woman who has turned her pain into her purpose: Dr Sarah Oreck, Co-Founder and CEO of...
Catherine John's Infertility Story: PCOS; IUIs and IVF Success
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine John is a dear member of the Fertility Rally fam, and today, she's sharing her entire story with Ali, from being diagnosed with PCOS to ...
Cheryl Sew Hoy, Founder of Tiny Health, on microbiomes, fertility and her own miscarriages
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you know about the vaginal microbiome? What does your vaginal microbiome have to do with your ability to conceive? Ali didn't know much a...
Hopeful Mama Foundation Founder Emily Patel's Story: Early menopause; adoption gone wrong, donor eggs and IVF
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Ali is talking to Emily Patel, founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation, about her family building journey, years of struggles, and ...
Christie Bishop's Story: Brain cancer, sperm banking, IUIs and IVF
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christie Bishop is host of the podcast, "What Nobody Tells Us," where she tackles taboo topics and hosts uncomfortable conversations, from can...
Endo Warrior Sandra Rimaldi's 10-year Journey To Having Her Daughter
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"I never thought I'd be down a 10 year journey just to have my one and only miracle daughter," says Sandra Rimaldi, an infertility nurse a...
Fertility Nurse and Dandi co-founder Leyla Bilali’s Infertility Story
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leyla Bilali is a veteran fertility nurse with over a decade of clinical experience at a top NYC clinic. She considers herself to be a "Fertility ...
LGBTQ Infertility Advocate Christina Bailey's Infertility Story: IVF and Same Sex Family Building
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pride Month Continues! Today we are celebrating the beautiful family built by Christina Bailey, aka @babybaileymamadrama on IG. Christina talks about ...
Singer Nelly Joy's Infertility Story: Endo, IVF, Ectopic Pregnancy and IUI
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 2011, singer Nelly Joy told a doctor that she thought she had endometriosis, but the doctor just chuckled and said, "Most girls have painful pe...
Leia and Kriston Burroughs' Infertility Story: Sickle cell anemia; fibroids and embryo adoption
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Leia and Krison Burroughs, who are still in the midst of their family building journey. On today's show, Leia and Kriston tell Ali about how ...
U.S. Women's Soccer Icon Carli Lloyd's Infertility Story: Unexplained infertility, IVF and finally, a successful IVF pregnancy
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Ali has a true sports icon on the show: Former pro soccer star Carli Lloyd, who won two World Cups and two Olympic Gold medals during her incre...
ENCORE - Michael of Two Dads UK's Fertility Story: Donor Eggs, Surrogacy and LGBTQ+ Family Building via ART
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pride Month! Ali's guest today is Michael, one of the dads behind Two Dads U.K., whose mission is to raise awareness of same-sex parenting a...