Welcome back to the Fertility in Focus Podcast! In this episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast, Dr. Christina Burns welcomes Sayeda, a woman in her 30s who is on her fertility journey. Sayeda shares her experiences as a Muslim immigrant in New York City, her struggles with infertility, and the steps she has taken to navigate this challenging path. 

She discusses the importance of documenting her journey, creating a supportive community, and diversifying the conversation around infertility. Sayeda also talks about her Instagram platform, Brown Girl Infertility, and the positive impact it has had on others facing similar challenges.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The personal and cultural challenges Sayeda faced on her fertility journey
• The significance of documenting one’s fertility journey
• How community support can impact emotional well-being during infertility
• The importance of breaking the silence and stigma surrounding infertility
• Strategies for diversifying the conversation around infertility, especially within minority communities
• Insights into the emotional impact of male factor infertility
• How Sayeda created a supportive online community through her Instagram platform
• Coping strategies and holistic wellness practices during fertility treatments
• Sayeda’s advice for others on their fertility journey, including early planning

Timestamps:

• [00:02:15] Overview of today's episode with Sayeda
• [00:03:30] Sayeda’s introduction and background
• [00:05:00] The beginning of Sayeda's fertility journey
• [00:08:00] Initial fertility challenges and treatments
• [00:10:00] Sayeda's decision to document her journey
• [00:13:30] The importance of community and support
• [00:15:00] Breaking the silence around infertility
• [00:17:00] Diversifying the dialogue on infertility
• [00:20:00] Sayeda's Instagram platform: Brown Girl Infertility
• [00:22:30] Creating an online support group and community
• [00:25:00] Experiences with male factor infertility
• [00:27:00] The emotional impact of infertility
• [00:29:00] Coping strategies and holistic wellness
• [00:32:00] Navigating fertility treatments during the pandemic
• [00:35:00] Sayeda's advice for others on their fertility journey
• [00:38:00] Importance of planning for fertility early
• [00:41:00] Final thoughts and gratitude

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."
 
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Website: https://www.christinaburns.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristinaburns/ 

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Join the Eating for Optimal Fertility Course: https://naturna.mn.co/ 

Order Junk Juice: https://junkjuicemagic.com/

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