Fertilyfe Story & Mission
The fertilyfe podcast focuses on people who embody our mission and contribute to advancing all paths to parenthood. We cover intentional coping, innovation, and strategic planning with the leading clinicans, psychologists, patients and business and wellness leaders who inspire us to make it a great day.
Rachel discusses her viral article for Columbia University, exploring her fertility battle, surrogacy, and the power of staying open to your path to parenthood.
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Rachel and Matt share their personal journey through compound grief, a "futile" IVF prognosis, and discovering intentional coping to welcome their miracle baby.
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Mindset & Coping
Rachel breaks down her father's most powerful life lesson and how she operationalized "Make it a Great Day" as a daily compass for surviving acute trauma and cumulative grief.
This mantra that powers fertilyfe.
Make it a Great Day
A deep dive into redefining the void of loss as a sacred space for self-love, and using intuition to guide your family-building decisions.
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Love Thyself
Aviate, Navigate, Communicate
Applying proven crisis management strategies to the fertility journey, helping you take actionable, informed steps when navigating medical roadblocks.
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Make it a Great Day Spotlight
Crisis expert Jim Olson discusses navigating the "in-between"—the agonizing waiting periods of life—and how to find resilience during uncertainty.
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The In-Between
Tailwind — Insights from the Book
Author Jim Olson shares insights from his book, offering actionable strategies for building momentum and overcoming life's unscripted challenges.
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Media executive Paul Caine shares his profound story of infant loss, the creation of Griffin Cares, and how to transform deep grief into a mission-driven purpose.
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Grief, Loss & Finding Purpose
Surrogacy
Dr. Angie Beltsos: Patient Experience, Surrogacy & Informed Decisions
Dr. Angie Beltsos discusses the clinical realities of the patient experience, demystifying surrogacy, and the importance of informed decision-making.
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Signing Up for Surrogacy (Short)
A candid look at the emotional pivot from IVF to surrogacy, turning a medical roadblock into an informed, strategic step toward parenthood.
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Navigating Surrogacy, Boundaries & Mental Health
Founder and CEO of Thallo Health, Andrea Bryman, draws on over 25 years of clinical experience to discuss the critical role of mental health support in third-party reproduction. She offers expert insights into navigating the emotional complexities of surrogacy, setting healthy boundaries, and ensuring informed decision-making for intended parents and carriers.
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