IVF Real Talk
Episodes
EP 78 | Fertility Unfiltered: The Questions You Really Want Answered with Dr Ying Li
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Ying Li, fertility specialist at Genea, joins us for a no-filter conversation covering the topics everyone is thinking about.We ...
EP 77 | A Wearable for Fertility… Meet OTO by Monday Fertility
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by an IVF nurse Fran from Monday Fertility to talk about OTO, a wearable designed to track stress, sleep, and 50+ b...
EP 76 | Talking All Things Egg Freezing with Dr Anthony Marren
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Anthony Marren, Sydney CBD Medical Director at Genea Fertility, joins us to talk through egg freezing, what it involves, who it’...
EP 75 | IVF Egg Retrieval Day, What Really Happens!?
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Egg collection is one of the biggest milestones in IVF and also one of the most overwhelming. In this episode, we break it all down in a simple, hones...
EP 74 | Strength Through It All: Sarah’s Journey with Crohn’s, IVF & Surrogacy
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at just 13, a moment that would shape so much of her life. In this episode, she opens up about living with ...
EP 73 | Fertility Dilemmas Part Two, The Decisions That Keep You Up at Night
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two, the hosts continue the conversation around real fertility dilemmas sent in by listeners. They explore the emotional toll of staying or st...
EP | 72 Listener Fertility Dilemmas are back: IVF, Avoiding pregnant friends & Everything In Between
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the hosts open the floor to fertility dilemmas sent in by listeners. From IVF decisions and the stress of changing clinics to the pre...
EP 71 | We answer the listeners questions, nothing was off limits!
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re opening the floor to your questions and sharing more about ourselves. From our IVF journeys and even the times we’ve disagr...
EP 70 | IVF and the Power of Community
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility can feel incredibly isolating. In this episode, we share how we found the IVF community, where it actually exists, and how it completely c...
EP 69 | Endometriosis vs Adenomyosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re having an essential conversation about endometriosis and adenomyosis, two conditions that affect so many people, yet are still wid...
EP 68 | Endometriosis Laparoscopy, Our Experience, Tips, Hospital Bag, Recovery & Do We Regret It?!
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Laparoscopy can be a huge, overwhelming decision, whether it’s suggested for fertility reasons, endometriosis diagnosis, or to help manage ongoing p...
EP 67 | Unexplained infertility with Dr Kokum
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Being told “everything looks normal” can feel anything but reassuring, especially when you’re still not getting pregnant.In this episode, we g...
EP 66 | Your most unhinged fertility stories!
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Yaelle are back! In their first episode of 2026,the hosts ease back into things with a check-in on where they’ve been, what thepause gave t...
EP 65 | Wrapped! Last Episode Of 2025
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the season finale, and the last episode of the year — we’re looking back at the moments that shaped this season. We chat about the episode we’...
EP 64 | Calming the Chaos: Jen Edmonds on Stress, Regulation & Her Personal Journey
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jen Edmonds todive deep into stress, nervous system regulation, and the transformative turning points that ...
The Miracle Mini Series: Growing, Learning, Parenting: Our Current Update
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Lucy and Yaelle are giving you a real-time update: how they are navigating food, what sleep currently looks like with toodlers, and how our pare...
EP 63 | A Day in the Life of a Fertility Specialist with Dr Charley
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We asked Dr Charley to take us through every part of his day, yes, including how many coffees he needs to survive it.He tells us when he starts, when ...
The Miracle Mini Series: Trimester 4
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Lucy and Yaelle look at the fourth trimester and what those early weeks were really like from recovering after birth, getting the han...
EP 62 | Denied IVF: Ainara’s Fight as an HIV Positive Woman in Ireland
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ainara joins us to share her powerful story of being denied IVF in Ireland solely because she is HIV positive, a decision rooted in outdated laws, not...
The Miracle Mini Series: Lucys IVF Birth Story
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of trying and the emotional journey of IVF, Lucy finally met her little miracle, Alexia. In this episode, she shares every detail of her b...
EP 61 | Unsolicited Fertility Advice: Our Pettiest Replies
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re diving into the comments, advice and unwanted opinions every couple trying to conceive seems to collect. From the classic “just relax”...
The Miracle Mini Series: Yaelle's IVF Birth Story
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yaelle shares her beautiful and empowering birth story, a moment that brought her long three-year IVF journey full circle. After three heartbreaking m...
EP 60 | Your Best Start, Preconception Health and Fertility with Dr Hector Georgiou
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is your ultimate guide to preconception health, what it really means, when to start preparing, and how to get your body (and mind!) ready...
The Mini Miracle Series: Our Successful IVF Pregnancies, From First Trimester to Third
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of trying to get pregnant, we finally made it through IVF. This mini-series takes you inside our pregnancies from the first pink line to e...
EP 59 | Fertility Dilemmas Are Back!
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Yaelle are diving into all the trickyquestions and real-life scenarios, from leftover embryos and untestable ones, to navigating pregnancy af...
The Mini Miracle Series: The Two Week Wait That Worked
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two weeks that felt like forever. The waiting, the overthinking, the symptom spotting, and the constant swing between hope and fear. In this mini-seri...
EP 58 | Our Spiciest Episode Yet: The Fertility Queen Herself, Dr Lynn Burmeister, Joins the Podcast
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready, this one’s a big one! We’re joined by Dr Lynn Burmeister, the fertility queen herself and founder of No.1 Fertility, for one of our ...
EP 57 | Coutney's Story: Dual Factor Infertility, PCOS, OHSS & a First-Round IVF Success
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney joins the podcast to open up about the many layersof her fertility journey. What began with her husband’s male factor infertility diagnosis...
The Mini Miracle Series: Our Successful IVF Transfers
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini-series, Our Success IVF Transfers, Lucy and Yaelle open up about the transfer that finally worked. From the lead-up and the emotions lead...
EP 57 | Courtney’s Story: Dual Factor Infertility, PCOS, OHSS & a First-Round IVF Success
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Courtney joins the podcast to open up about the many layers of her fertility journey. What began with her husband’s male factor infertility diagnosi...
The Mini Miracle Series: Our Successful Egg Collections
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is sponsored by arxi, nail your preconception with OvaGold Shop here: https://fromarxi.com/products/ovagold and follow along on soci...
EP 56 | What We Wish We Knew Before Starting IVF
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Yaelle get real about all the things no one tells you before starting IVF, what appointments and medications are really like, the truths that...
EP 55 | Banking Embryos and Holding on to Hope: Trish’s IVF Story
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trish joins us right in the thick of her IVF journey to share what it’s really like when things don’t go as planned. From not responding well to m...
EP 54 | Alyce Returns: Hysterectomy, Healing, and the Gift of Embryo Adoption
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alyce returns to the podcast to share the next chapter of her journey with honesty and courage. This time, she opens up about facing a hysteroscopy an...
EP 53 | Hope, Loss & Next Steps: Bianca Jade’s Fertility Journey
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Bianca Jade, a TV host and wellness personality from New York, who is courageously in the midst of her fertility j...
EP 52 | IVF Nurse Jordan’s Guide: Your Questions, Answered
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is sponsored by arxi, nail yourpreconception with OvaGold Shop here: https://fromarxi.com/products/ovagold andfollow along on social...
EP 51 | IVF Doctor Shopping: Finding the Right Specialist for You
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is sponsored by arxi, nail your preconception with OvaGold Shop here: https://fromarxi.com/products/ovagold and follow along on soci...
EP 50 | The Shifting Age of Motherhood: A Conversation on Fertility, Choice and the Future of Parenthood with Dr Joe Sgroi
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fertility rates for women over 40 have nearly doubled in the last 30 years, but age is still the biggest factor when it comes to conception. In this e...
EP 49 | Keri’s IVF Journey: Unexplained Infertility and No Answers
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we sit down with Keri who began her fertility journey at just 25 young, hopeful, and completely unaware of how complex things ...
EP 48 | We’re Back! Listeners Fertility Dilemmas – Part 2
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Yaelle are back with Part 2 of your fertility dilemmas, and this time they are going even deeper.In this episode, they unpack the big, messy,...
EP 47 | Season Finale: Listener Dilemmas Answered
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the final episode of the season, Lucy & Yaelle are handing the mic over to their listeners. This one is personal, the audience trusted them wi...
EP 46 | After IVF Fails: Emma’s 7-Year Fertility Journey and Success with Traditional Chinese Medicine | DQ Alpha Full Match, High NKC's
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emma spent seven years in the depths of one of the hardest journeys, trying to become a mother. After seeing a fertility specialist and six months of ...
EP 45 | Simone Was 24 When She Was Told She Was in Early Menopause | IVF, Egg Donor, Graves Disease
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At just 24 years old, Simone’s world shifted when she came off the pill and was told she was going through early menopause. What followed was someth...
EP 44 | Elizabeth Carr: Life as the First US IVF Baby & What She Wants You to Know
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartwarming and honest conversation, we sit down with Elizabeth Car, the very first baby born through IVF in the United States. Elizabeth sha...
EP 43 | International Surrogacy Unpacked: What Intended Parents Need to Know
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Considering surrogacy abroad? This episode is your guide to navigating the complex world of international surrogacy. We break down what intended paren...
EP 42 | Patient vs Doctor: We ask our Fertility Specialist Dr Charley Zheng all of our burning unanswered questions
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with our trusted Fertility Specialist, Dr. Charley Zheng, someone who has supported both of us through our own fertility journeys, for a ...
EP 41 | Your IVF Success: Understanding Clinic Success Rates and Your Personal IVF Estimator with Professor Georgina Chambers
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Professor Georgina Chambers, Director of the National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit at UNSW Sydney, to...
EP 40 | Tiny Miracles: Inside the World of an Embryologist
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens in the lab where life begins? In this episode, we sit down with a senior embryologist from Genea, Sanj, a passionate and dedicated...
EP 39 | Still Fighting, Still Hoping with Ilina from Big Miracles
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The episode everyone has been asking and waiting for. You may know Ilina from Big Miracles, but today, you’ll hear the story behind the scenes, in t...
Ep 38 | What to Know About IVF, Secondary Infertility & Seeing a Specialist
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to conceive isn’t always straightforward and when terms like “unexplained infertility” or “secondary infertility” come into play, it’...
EP 37 | Bree & Lou’s Journey | IVF, IUI, Same-Sex
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bree and Lou, a same-sex couple, share their deeply personal journey through IUI and IVF. What began with optimism quickly shifted when they realised ...
EP 36 | The Rise of Solo Motherhood by Choice: Empowering Women Through IVF with Dr Violet Kieu
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the rising trend of solo IVF, where individuals are choosing to build families independently. Dr. Violet Kieu Fertility...
EP 35 | IVF Abroad: What You Need to Know with Blanka from Genitrix IVF
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Blanka, an IVF Patient Care Coordinator at Genitrix IVF in Prague, provides clear, expert advice on what to expect when seeking IVF t...
EP 34 | IVF Extras Explained: A Patient’s Guide to Informed Choices with Dr Sarah Lensen
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Research fellow Dr Sarah Lensen joins this episode to discuss the launch of Evidence-based IVF, a new website developed by University of Melbourne res...
EP 33 | Reflections & Signs
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Yaelle reflect on their IVF experiences—what they wish they’d done differently, and what they learned along the way. They also answer lis...
EP 32 | Does the Pill Affect Your Fertility? When is it Time to Get A Second Opinion? And Can I Have My Coffee? with Dr. I-Ferne Tan, Reproductive Surgeon & Fertility Specialist
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Dr. I-Ferne Tan, a fertility specialist with a patient-centered approach who has personally nav...
EP 31 | Big Miracles: Billie's Journey of Being Born Without a Uterus and Her Sister Shannen's Gift of Surrogacy
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big Miracles - Billie joins us to share her emotional journey of discovering, at the age of 12, that she was born with a rare condition called MRKH, w...
EP 30 | A Controversial Talk with A/Prof Dr. Michael Cooper on Endometriosis, IVF & Fertility
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening and controversial episode, A/Prof Dr. Michael Cooper, a leading endometriosis surgeon and fertility doctor with over 30 years of ...
EP 29 | Male Factor with The Infertility Man
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to Jon, known on socials as The Infertility Man, who shares his personal story of dealing with infertility after being diagn...
EP 28 | Jo & Adrian's Journey | IVF, Recurrent miscarriages, partial DQ alpha match, the immune protocol, ovarian PRP, septum
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jo and Adrian join the podcast to share their IVF journey, which began with an overwhelming sense of uncertainty, as the cause of their struggles rema...
EP 27 | McDonalds Fries for IVF Transfer!?!?
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Stef, a fertility dietitian & nutritionist, to dive deep into all things fertility nutrition! From her own egg freezing journey t...
EP 26 | Talking Endometriosis with Excision Surgeon Dr. Mikhail Sarofim
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are joined by A/Prof. Mikhail Sarofim, an excision surgeon who is passionate about women’s health. We have an open discussi...
EP 25 | The Immune Protocol with A/Prof Gavin Sacks
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with A/Prof Gavin Sacks, a leading fertility specialist known for his groundbreaking work in treating infertility and recurr...
EP 24 | Chantelle's Journey | IVF, OI, Polycystic Ovaries, Miscarriage, Hyperthyroidism, The Immune Protocol
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chantelle joins today's episode to share her 4-year long journey, which included 5 specialist, countless tests, tears and back-to-back failures, C...
EP 23 | Q&A with Acupuncturist Carissa
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we chat with Carissa, an experienced acupuncturist, about the role acupuncture can play in supporting IVF journeys. She answer...
EP 22 | Yana's Journey | IVF Abroad in Russia during a war!? total fertilisation failure, Ectopic miscarriage, MTOP
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yana, a lawyer and a typical Type A personality, joins us from the UK to share her IVF journey, which began with back-to-back total fertilisation fail...
EP 21 | Sarah's Journey | Cancer, ovulation induction, male factor, PCOS, IVF
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Sarah and her husband decided they were ready to try for a baby the unthinkable happened, her husband got diagnosed with cancer, after successful...
EP 20 | Dee's Journey | IVF, Endometriosis, MF, recurrent miscarriages, partial DQ alpha match, balanced translocation, donor embryo
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dee's IVF Journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, filled with hope, heartache and heartbreak, many closed doors, additional diagnoses i...
EP 19 | Stacy's Journey | IVF, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode you will hear Stacy's 7 year long journey to motherhood, it has been one of resilience, determination and advocacy. Through...
EP 18 | Q&A with IVF Sonographer Lisa
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa a IVF sonographer and ultrasound educator joins the podcast to give us a great insight into what to expect in your IVF monitoring appointments. L...
EP 17 | Sammi's Journey | IVF, OI, PCOS, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Miscarriage
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sammi joins the podcast today to share her IVF journey, Sammi talks openly about her mental health struggles when going through infertility grief and ...
EP 16 | Season Finale Q&A - We answer all of your questions
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Season one has come to an end! Lucy and Yaelle answer all of your questions, reflect on the season and talk about what is to come in season two! The p...
EP 15 | Liz's Journey | IVF, low AMH, mild endometriosis, blocked tubes, male factor, miscarriage
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Liz shares her IVF Journey with us today and talks about what it’s like to be a poor responder with a low AMH reading when going through fertility t...
EP 14 | Early pregnancy loss, miscarriage and grief with Jen Robertson
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Lucy & Yaelle get the opportunity to talk with Jen Robertson a fertility coach and IVF warrior about miscarriage, early pre...
EP 13 | Navigating triggers and events when trying to conceive
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Yaelle have a very open and honest conversation about how they navigated triggers and different events like Baby Showers, Birthdays, Christma...
EP 12 | Q&A with Embryologist Simone
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The amazingly talented Embryologist Simone joins the podcast to talk all things surrounding eggs, sperm, IVF, ICSI, Egg freezing and much more, Simone...
EP 11 | Kelsi's Journey | Ectopic miscarriage, Low AMH, Donor Egg
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first international guest Kelsi join's us from California America . Kelsi talks us through her IVF journey which endured heartbreaks and many ...
EP 10 | Q&A with our fertility specialist Dr Charley Zheng | All things fertility and IVF
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Lucy & Yaelle are joined by their shared fertility specialist & OB Dr Charley Zheng , who is in the hot seat to answer ...
Ep 9 | Joanna's Journey | IVF Aboard, Advanced maternal age, Donor Egg
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joanna joins us to share her journey, come along to hear her IVF story which includes 10 IVF cycles resulting in over 150 eggs collected. Joanna expla...
Ep 8 | Dani's Journey | IVF, Asherman's syndrome, recurrent loss, endometriosis, PCOS, ADHD
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Dani joins us to talk about her 6-year ongoing fertility journey, Dani discusses all she has endured along the way including di...
Ep 7 | A step by step guide of what to expect from an IVF cycle
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy and Yaelle talk about what is involved in a basic and standard IVF cycle, they start from the day you sign the consent to go ahead with IVF treat...
Ep 6 | Alyce's Journey | IVF, low progesterone, endometriosis, adenomyosis
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alyce joins the podcast to share her IVF journey, Alyce also shares the same fertility specialist Dr Charley Zheng as your hosts Lucy and Yaelle. This...
Ep 5 | Acronyms of the IVF world - Bonus Episode
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Lucy and Yaelle discuss all the trying to conceive and IVF abbreviations that can be so overwhelming to get your head around. Pleas...
Ep 4 | What not to say to someone who is trying to conceive & how to actually support.
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Lucy and Yaelle discuss all the unhelpful comments people hear when trying for a baby. You will also hear some of the listeners exp...
Ep 3 | Lucy's Journey | IVF,ICSI, endometriosis, adenomyosis, high DNA fragmentation, total fertilisation failure
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode your host Lucy tells her IVF success story. Please see referred links below;High DNA fragmentation. https://pathfertility.com/what-...
Ep 2 | Yaelle's Journey - PART TWO | IVF, advanced maternal age, endometriosis, male factor, immune protocol, recurrent miscarriage, OHSS
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode you will hear part two of your host: Yaelle's IVF success story. Myriad genetics - DNA carrier screening, the company that Yaelle u...
Ep 2 | Yaelle's Journey - PART ONE | IVF, advanced maternal age, endometriosis, male factor, immune protocol, recurrent miscarriage, OHSS
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode your host Yaelle tells her IVF success story. Myriad genetics - DNA carrier screening, the company that Yaelle used, however there ...
Ep 1 | Introduction
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet your hosts Lucy and YaelleBeyond Blue - (Mental health support) https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medica...