Get evidence‑based answers on endometriosis—what it is (and isn’t), how it’s diagnosed, and what actually helps, so you know where to start today.

You’ll learn:

What endometriosis is (and common misconceptions)

Learn more about Dr. Ryniec: https://www.ccrmivf.com/boston/jessica-ryniec-md/

#Endometriosis

What genetic tests actually do—and what they don’t—so you know when to use them (and when not to). Practical next steps.

You’ll learn:

Screening vs diagnostic: what each actually tells you

📚 Learn more about Dr. Thakur: https://www.genomeally.com/

#GeneticTesting #CarrierTesting #NIPT #PGT #Preconception #FamilyPlanning #WomensHealth #Fertility #TryingToConceive

If you could reduce medical risks for your future child, would you? A reproductive medicine doctor + geneticist explains what actually helps before pregnancy—so you know where to start today.

Guest: Dr. Mili Thakur, MD/Geneticist • Host: Lisa Schuman, LCSW

📚 Learn more about Dr. Thakur: https://www.genomeally.com/

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#GeneticTesting #CarrierTesting #NIPT #PGT #Preconception #FamilyPlanning #WomensHealth #Fertility

A fertility doctor who also has PCOS shares exactly what she does herself—and what she recommends to patients. Dr. Roohi Jeelani (MD, PhD) also breaks down ovarian aging, environmental toxin exposure, and the emotional/practical tools that actually help when you’re trying to conceive.

Follow Dr. Roohi Jeelani on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roohijeelanimd/

Ashley “PCOSgurl” Levinson shares her PCOS journey—from diagnosis to national advocacy—and what actually helps when you’re overwhelmed.

Guest: Ashley Levinson (PCOSgurl) • Host: Lisa Schuman, LCSW

Why watch now: clear next steps and practical guidance you can use immediately—no fluff.

PCOS Awareness Month is coming—get the facts from a veteran reproductive endocrinologist. Dr. Kristen Cain shares evidence‑based steps that actually help PCOS patients improve fertility and overall health.

📚 Learn more about Dr. Kristen Cain: https://www.drkristencain.com/

Emily Patel, founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation and a mother through donor eggs, joins me to share a not-so-typical path to parenthood, one that reveals the stress, doubt, and decision-making traps families face during donor conception. Emily discusses why family is more than genetics, what she’s learned from the many women who seek support through her foundation, and how to find clarity when the stakes feel sky-high.

You’ll learn

    How stress can derail good decisions—and practical ways to slow down and choose well

    What “family beyond genetics” looks like in real life

    Themes Emily hears from women at Hopeful Mama 

Resources & Links

    Hopeful Mama Foundation: https://hopefulmamafoundation.org/

    Follow Emily Patel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilympatel/

    Building Your Family Community (courses, workshops, community):https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/

    10 Things Donor Conceived Children Want Their Parents To Understand (free):https://familybuilding.net/new-newsletter-page/

    Contact Lisa: www.familybuilding.net

About the show

In this episode of Building Your Family, we explore a bold and different approach to IVF — one focused on streamlining treatment to make it more affordable while still maintaining quality care.

Our guest explains why, for many patients, a standard IVF protocol can deliver the same results as highly customized treatments — in less time and at a lower cost. While a personalized approach that considers nutrition, sleep, and overall wellness is valuable for some, others could start treatment sooner and still achieve success without added complexity.

If you or someone you care for is considering IVF, this episode is essential viewing. It’s a powerful reminder of why it’s so important to arm yourself with the right information and understand all of your choices.

📌 What You’ll Learn:

When streamlined IVF is an effective option

How standard protocols can save time and money

Why not every patient needs an extensive customized plan

How to talk with your doctor about your treatment choices

🎧 Listen on the Building Your Family podcast or watch here to get expert insights and help you make informed decisions.

📚 Learn more about Dr. Arredondo: https://pozitivf.com/

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know how strongly I believe in giving people evidence-based, trustworthy information — not myths or marketing.

In this episode of the Building Your Family podcast, I introduce you to someone you probably haven’t heard of — but should. She’s a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in reproductive medicine who will walk you through what really happens in a fertility clinic lab.

🎧 You'll learn:

    How decisions are made

    What new technologies are promising — and what still needs evidence

    The difference between hype and help when it comes to treatment success

Whether you’re going through fertility treatment or just curious how it all works, this episode is packed with insights from someone who has built many labs and is driving advances in reproductive medicine and science..

👉 Subscribe for more expert-led content: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingyourfamily

📚 Learn more about Cynthia Hudson:

Are you thinking about becoming a single mom by choice?

We’ve pulled together the most powerful moments from past interviews with:

An experienced fertility doctor and single mom by choice

Several single moms by choice

Adults raised by single mothers

Together, they answer the biggest questions we hear all the time:

This is your must-watch guide to single motherhood, donor conception, and building your family with confidence and clarity.

🎧 Full episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms