My Fertility Podcast
Episodes
EP89: Holding space for loss: Navigating miscarriage with Dara Roth Edney, Social Worker & Psychotherapist
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome back to our show, Dara Roth Edney (MSW, RSW), who is the Founder and Clinical Director Informed Fertility, Reproductive Counsellor, R...
EP88: CFAW Special: Recent breakthroughs in the world of fertility
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week is Canadian Fertility Awareness Week (CFAW), and we are going talk about recent breakthroughs that have come about in the world of fertility...
EP87: Reproductive immunology Part 3, Cytokines Part 1: What are cytokines? And who should be testing?
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are continuing our reproductive immunology series, with a deep dive into cytokines — a topic that generates so many questions, confusion an...
EP86: Supporting the whole woman: Mental health care through fertility, loss & postpartum with Dr. Bev Young
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Dr. Bev Young to our show! Dr. Young is the Co-Founder of BRIA, a one-stop shop for women's mental health care. She is a psychia...
EP85: You asked, we answered: Fertility Q&A - 2 years of My Fertility Podcast!
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Superhumans! Welcome to My Fertility Podcast for the 85th time! If you are new here, we are so happy you found us and if you are a loyal listener, we ...
EP84: Exploring endometriosis and endo ultrasounds with Dr. Leonardi
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and we wanted to bring an expert onto our show to spread knowledge and insight on this topic. Today we welcome...
EP83: Reproductive immunology Part 2: LAD & LIT (Leukocyte Antibody Detection & Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are continuing to explore the fascinating, mysterious and complicated topic: the immune system and fertility, with a focus specifically on LA...
EP82: Finding clarity and confidence to make difficult decisions with Rebecca Greenberg, Bioethicist
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Rebecca Greenberg to our show! Dr. Greenberg is a Nurse and Bioethicist. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Greenberg Con...
EP81: Frozen embryo transfer (FET) Part 2: The procedure & FAQ
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
 We are back with another episode in our series on frozen embryo transfers (FETs). We are going to walk you through the actual procedure and answer s...
EP80: Fresh embryo transfer (ET) Part 2: Choosing fresh vs frozen, fresh transfer success rates & FAQs
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! We're excited to be back. Today we continue the series for fresh embryo transfer (ET) and discuss choosing fresh versus frozen, f...
A 2025 holiday message from Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays from us! Thank you for listening superhumans and we'll be back on January 6th! Includes episodes recap for 2025.Follow us on Inst...
EP79: Molly's story: A 8 year IVF journey and fertility access in Northern Ontario
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Molly to our show! Molly describes her fertility journey as long, full of surprises and a crazy rollercoaster. Molly and her husband ...
EP78: Reproductive immunology Part 1: Testing and treatments
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Today we dive into the highly requested topic of reproductive immunology. We cover: What is the immune system? What exactly is immune te...
EP77: Marisa’s story: From intended parent to advocate and founder of Defining Journeys
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 Today we welcome to the show Marisa Bernardo. Marisa is an intended mother (IP), cancer survivor and surrogacy educator and advocate. Following a b...
EP76: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) Part 2: Diagnosis and treatment options
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we continue demystifying infertility by talking about the second part of RIF, which is looking into the diagnostic workup and the treatment opti...
EP75: WTF Appt. Scenario 2: Fertilization failure – Now what?!
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 Welcome back superhumans and thank you for joining us. Today we're diving into a topic that is often overlooked, but really important: fertili...
EP74: The legal side of family building with Sara Cohen, Fertility Lawyer
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Sara Cohen to our show. Sara is a leading fertility lawyer based in Toronto, working with clients across Canada and internationally. ...
EP73: From advocacy to action: The mission of Black Fertility Agency with Patricia and Ekene
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Black Fertility Agency or BFA. BFA was born from a deeply personal space, when Patricia, a black woman, navigating her own fertility ...
EP72: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) Part 1: What causes RIF? And why all the controversy?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back and happy Tuesday! Today we are tackling one of the most frustrating and emotionally difficult topics in reproductive medicine, and that ...
EP71: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 3: Beauty products and treatments
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another "I'm pregnant, now what?" series topic. Today we discuss beauty products and treatments. Are you enjoying ...
EP70: Alexa and Kevin's story: The gift of life, twice – from donor eggs to a life saving transplant
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday! Today we welcome Alexa and Kevin to our show to speak about their 6 year fertility journey. Alexa is a former professional violinist wh...
EP69: Tom and Alexie's epic quest: A 6 year fertility journey, finding the right clinic & the emotional rollercoaster along the way
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we welcome Tom and Alexie to our show. Many of you know Alexie very well from her very popular Instagram account @wearethereil...
EP68: Frozen embryo transfer (FET) Part 1: Natural cycle FET, medicated FET & stimulated FET explained
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back superhumans! We are so glad that you're joining us today for another episode of My Fertility podcast. The topic for this episode has...
EP67: Fresh embryo transfer (ET) Part 1: The procedure, timelines & pros and cons
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about fresh embryo transfers (ET), of course, a key step in many fertility journeys: how they work and what you can expect, timelines,...
EP66: Jessica's story: My personal fertility journey inspired the creation of myStoria
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Jessica Chalk, Founder of myStoria to our show.  Jessica speaks to us openly about her 6 year fertility journey and how her experie...
EP65: Strength from within – Why your pelvic floor matters in pregnancy and postpartum with Courtney and Aparnaa from Cornerstone Physiotherapy
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome back Courtney and Aparnaa to speak about the importance of pelvic floor health in pregnancy and postpartum – this is a must listen ...
EP64: Zane's story: From a personal journey to policy change: Surrogacy, fertility advocacy & Scottie's Law
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we are joined by Zane. He is a keen relationship builder and he lives and breathes political outreach and fertility advocacy. ...
EP63: 2SLGBTQ+ fertility and family building support with Laine Halpern Zisman, Full Spectrum Doula & Fertility Support Practitioner
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate, uplift and advocate for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. At Markham Fertility Centre we are proud to support indiv...
EP62: WTF Appt. Scenario 1: You get less eggs than expected at retrieval
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That's right – we're starting a series of WTF appointments that cover scenarios where you and your doctor are thinking "WTF happened?...
EP61: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 2: Nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight & cats(!)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another "I'm pregnant, now what?" series topic. Today we discuss nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight ...
EP60: Baden & Zane's story: Surrogacy chose us!
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Baden and Zane to the show. Baden is the Founder of Not My Tummy, which turns traditional model of finding a surrogate on it's h...
EP59: Ectopic pregnancy: Symptoms, risks & what you need to know
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 Welcome back to My Fertility Podcast. Today we are tackling a topic that is not only medically significant, but also deeply personal, and that is e...
EP58: IVF Part 4: Low dose IVF or mini IVF, is it right for you?
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we focus on low dose IVF or mini IVF. So many patients out there have lower egg reserve or are looking for something different, and this is wher...
EP57: Navigating Mother's Day with Dara Roth Edney, Social Worker & Psychotherapist
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is focused on talking about Mother's Day and specifically navigating Mother's Day as somebody who's experiencing i...
EP56: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) Part 2: Testing & management options
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we dive into Part 2 in our series about recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). For those of you who are interested see EP51: RPL Part...
EP55: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 1: Initial testing, vitamins & diet
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
 Welcome back! On today's episode, we're starting a series all about "you're pregnant, now what?" Yay. First of all, congra...
EP54: IVF Part 3: IVF add-ons/adjuvant therapies to improve egg quality and embryo quality
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Tuesday superhumans. Today we're diving into a topic that is often surrounded not only by questions but a lot of controversy ... and we&apo...
EP53: Miscarriage Part 3: The psychological and emotional journey
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: Before we start today's episode, I want to start with a trigger warning because we're going to be talking about pregnancy ...
EP52: Male factor infertility Part 2: Ways to improve sperm health for fertility with Dr. Jarvi
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome back to the show, Dr. Jarvi, Head of Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada. In a previous episode with Dr. Jarvi we talk...
EP51: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) Part 1: Risk factors & the 5 categories of causes
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: Before we start today's episode, I want to start with a trigger warning because we're going to be talking about pregnancy ...
EP50: When Meivys met Marta - 1 year of My Fertility Podcast!
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My Fertility Podcast turns one! A big THANK YOU to YOU, our listeners for listening, sharing and engaging with us on social. Your reviews are also ver...
EP49: Tom's story: Navigating a fertility journey as a male partner - support, resources & advocacy
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Tom to our show! Tom speaks about the fertility journey from a male partner's perspective and how he supports his wife during he...
EP48: How naturopathic medicine can support your fertility journey with Dr. Moira Kwok, ND
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Dr. Moira Kwok, a naturopathic doctor who has a very special interest in supporting couples throughout their fertility journeys...
EP47: Nazan's story: Breaking through the stigma on taboos surrounding fertility and mental health in South Asian communities
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we're excited to welcome Nazan, who shares her journey of secondary infertility, the challenges of fertility treatments,...
EP46: Miscarriage Part II: Management options & FAQ
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: Before we start today's episode, I want to start with a trigger warning because we're going to be talking about pregnancy ...
EP45: Pelvic physiotherapy treatments and vaginismus explained with Courtney and Aparnaa from Cornerstone Physiotherapy
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Courtney and Aparnaa to speak about pelvic physio treatments and the impact of vaginismus on fertility. Courtney is a Physiotherapist...
EP44: Male factor infertility Part I: Semen analysis & sperm DNA fragmentation explained with Dr. Jarvi
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome, Dr. Jarvi, Head of Urology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada. We go into detail about the topic of male factor infertility ...
EP43: Miscarriage Part I: Symptoms, diagnosis, types & causes
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: Before we start today's episode, I want to start with a trigger warning because we're going to be talking about pregnancy ...
EP42: Prenatal screening: eFTS, NIPT & Trisomy 13, 18, 21 explained with Diane Myles Reid, Genetic Counsellor
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are excited to welcome back for a fourth time(!) Diane Myles Reid, the President of CAGC and the Lead Genetic Counsellor at Markham Fertility...
EP41: Hannah's story: My vegan lifestyle & IVF journey
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we're joined by Hannah, who is the creator of the popular blog Two Spoons, the award-winning and best selling Two Spoons ...
EP40: Pineapples, fertility & the sweet symbol of hope
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's in a pineapple you ask? When it comes to pineapples and fertility – this is a conversation you need to listen to! We can't give it ...
A holiday message from Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy holidays from us! Thank you for listening superhumans and we'll be back on January 7th! Includes episode topics recap for 2024.Follow us o...
EP39: Movie review: JOY – The Birth of IVF, a Netflix film
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a fun one. We both spill our thoughts on the INCREDIBLE Netflix film, JOY – The Birth of IVF (Nov 2024). We highlight recomm...
EP38: "I'm happy childfree after infertility" with Carrie
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back superhumans! Joining us today on the show is Carrie, the Founder of Blooming with Care. She is a freelance writer based in Northern Calif...
EP37: The many reasons why "unexplained infertility" is hard to explain
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we tackle a confusing and frustrating topic, and that is unexplained infertility. We're going to go over the definition, ...
EP36: Pre-implantation genetic testing for monogenic disorders (PGT-M) explained with Diane Myles Reid, Genetic Counsellor
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are excited to welcome back for a third time(!) Diane Myles Reid, the President of CAGC and the Lead Genetic Counsellor at Markham Fertility ...
EP35: Bianca's story: A 8 year IVF journey, mental health awareness & the power of sharing stories
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: Before this episode begins, we want you to know that the content of this episode speaks to pregnancy loss and miscarriages and or a ...
EP34: Everything you need to know about surrogacy or gestational carriers with Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Specialist
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are excited to welcome back for a third time(!), Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Program Lead at Markham Fertility Centre. This episo...
EP33: The impact of decreased ovarian reserve (DOR) on fertility and IVF treatments
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back superhumans! Today, we're talking about a topic that we get a lot of questions about on social media: decreased ovarian reserve or i...
EP32: Embryo adoption through Beginnings, a private adoption agency
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome special guests Elaine and Julia from Beginnings Family Services, a private adoption agency in Ontario. Elaine is the Embryo Donor/Rec...
EP31: "I'm a single mom by choice" with Reema Kiran
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: Before this episode begins, we want you to know that the content of this episode speaks to pregnancy loss and miscarriages and or a ...
EP30: Pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) explained with Diane Myles Reid, Genetic Counsellor
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome back Diane Myles Reid, the President of CAGC and the Lead Genetic Counsellor at Markham Fertility Centre to talk about pre-implantati...
EP29: Carrier screening explained with Diane Myles Reid, Genetic Counsellor
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Diane Myles Reid, the President of CAGC and the Lead Genetic Counsellor at Markham Fertility Centre to talk about carrier screening. ...
EP28: Fibroids & fertility: Types of fibroids and treatment options
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're going to discuss fibroids and fertility. We're going to answer your burning questions such as, what are fibroids? Why do they ma...
EP27: "I froze my eggs at 25!" with Shania Bhopa
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we are joined by Shania Bhopa, who made the decision to freeze her eggs at the age of 25. Shania is Founder of the NGO Canadia...
EP26: The impact of body mass index (BMI) on fertility and assisted reproduction treatments (ART)
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Before we delve into today's topic, it's important to preface this with a trigger warning. We're going to be talking about BMI, weight...
EP25: Everything you need to know about donor egg with Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Specialist
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we are joined by Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Program Lead at Markham Fertility Centre. This is a key program whic...
EP24: Everything you need to know about donor sperm with Stefanie McGlynn, Donor & Surrogacy Specialist
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we welcome the amazing Stefanie McGlynn. Stephanie is the donor and surrogacy lead and Markham Fertility Centre. She has over...
EP23: Renee's story: A 4.5 year IVF journey, the power of Instagram & fertility advocacy
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: Before this episode begins, we want you to know that the content of this episode speaks to pregnancy loss and miscarriages and or a ...
EP22: Egg freezing: What is it? and who should consider it?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is egg freezing? Who should consider freezing their eggs? Is it safe to freeze your eggs? What are the costs associated? Which clinics offer this...
EP21: PCOS Part II: Understanding treatment options
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores the treatment options for PCOS. Treatment options vary depending on a person's goals and so it is important to understand i...
EP20: IVF Part II: Risks related to the egg producer, procedure, pregnancy & baby
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
World IVF day is celebrated on July 25th to recognize the advances made in fertility medicine. Today's episode covers the risks associated to IVF...
EP19: Alison's story: Building a family at 43 with embryo adoption
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: Before this episode begins, we want you to know that the content of this episode speaks to pregnancy loss and miscarriages and or a ...
EP18: The impact of marijuana on fertility: Eggs, sperm, pregnancy & breastfeeding
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's topic is brought to you by popular demand via requests on Instagram. We dive into the impacts that marijuana may have on both female fert...
EP17: Intrauterine insemination (IUI): The treatment process explained & related risks
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we cover the topic of IUI, a very popular fertility treatment. We dive into the treatment process, common questions, and speak to the relate...
EP16: PCOS Part I: Symptoms, diagnosis & related risks
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we dive into the topic of PCOS. What is PCOS? We cover the common symptoms someone may experience, the method in which PCOS is diagnosed and of ...
EP15: Jason and Daniel's story: A journey of two fathers building a family
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In light of pride month June 2024, on this week's episode, we welcome Jason and Daniel, a same sex male couple, who will be talking about their...
EP14: IVF Part I: Let's talk about IVF
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP14 is all about in vitro fertilization (IVF). You, our listeners, asked for an episode on IVF and we have delivered it. Today, we delve into the com...
EP13: Infertility support groups made possible with OasisFSN
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: Before this episode begins, we want you to know that the content of this episode speaks to pregnancy loss and miscarriages and or a ...
EP12: Gut health, nutrition & IVF with Brandy Williams
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger warning: Before this episode begins, we want you to know that the content of this episode speaks to pregnancy loss and miscarriages and or a ...
EP11: The endometrium explained with Dr. Chan
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Dr. Chan, REI to our show. Dr. Chan focuses on one particular area of reproductive endocrinology and infertility that she's very...
EP10: Prenatal vitamins: What to take while TTC
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we cover a very common question: which prenatal vitamins should we take while trying to conceive (TTC)? Resource references:Dr. Shannon Clar...
EP09: Coping with Mother's Day with Kristina Virro
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We received requests on our Instagram account @myfertilitypodcast, for an episode on how to cope and deal with the complex set of emotions that surrou...
EP08: The impact of endometriosis on fertility treatment outcomes with Dr. Zeni
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Zeni is back for another episode! Today we dive into the impact of endometriosis on fertility specifically, what to consider before having surgery...
EP07: Lifestyle factors for men
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's focus on the facts that support a number of lifestyle factors that contribute to fertility for men when trying to conceive; for example, di...
EP06: Lifestyle factors for women
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's focus on the facts that support a number of lifestyle factors that contribute to fertility for people with ovaries when trying to conceive;...
EP05: Egg quality with Dr. Aimee
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Dr. Aimee to talk about egg quality and her secrets to healthy eggs. Dr. Aimee is a fertility specialist with a practice in the San F...
EP04: Timing is everything!
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about sex. In this spicy episode we cover timing of intercourse, frequency, lubricants, positions, and the "burned" of timin...
EP03: Endometriosis explained with Dr. Zeni
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is pelvic endometriosis? What are the symptoms? What does endo surgery entail? Dr. Zeni answers all of these questions and more.Dr. Geoff Zeni,...
EP02: The Menstrual Cycle
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The menstrual cycle 101. What is a normal cycle? What is normal bleeding? Which symptoms are considered normal? Common myths? We cover all these quest...
EP01: Why am I not pregnant?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first episode! We're excited and hope you enjoy listening to My Fertility Podcast as much as we enjoy creating it. In this episode...
My Fertility Podcast: Teaser
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My Fertility Podcast is officially launching March 2024. Stay tuned! Subscribe for the latest updates. Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, Yo...