If you tuned in last week, you know I just completed the egg freezing process for the third (and final) time. This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Jackson-Bey — the doctor that guided me through the whole experience.

She's answering questions that I couldn't in the last episode. Because while I can tell you what it felt like, I don't have all the degrees and certifications necessary to give you the science and break down the facts. This episode is diving deep into the who, what, why and how of egg freezing.

But we're going even deeper than egg freezing today. I wanted to get a fuller picture of fertility at large. What can we do to preserve our fertility? How are Black and Brown women treated differently when it comes to women's health? Does birth control actually reduce our fertility? What about men's fertility? We're diving into all of these questions and more.

The unfortunate truth is, fertility is a subject that many people push aside for too long. So even you don't want kids anytime soon, it's important to think about these things now.

A huge takeaway from this conversation is the importance of choosing a doctor you feel comfortable with. When I was going through the egg freezing process, it was incredibly vulnerable. I don't think I could have done it with a doctor that showed less care. So tune in if you want the full scoop on fertility!

In this episode, we're chatting about: 

•  Dr. Jackson-Bey's background and why she chose to focus on fertility 
• The total lowdown on our biological clock 
• Busting common misconceptions about egg freezing 
• Risk factors for infertility 
• When should women approach IVF?

What's in my bag links: 

• Tatcha blotting paper
• Classic Chapstick
• Ami Cole

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