Fertility Ain't Fair

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around finding hope, battling infertility, and advocating for yourself to get the help that you deserve with La-Anna Douglas. 

About La-Anna: Mrs. La-Anna Douglas is a Women’s Advocate, Published Model, Influencer, Writer, and Motivational Speaker. La-Anna understands that her platform, HopeStillStands, is bigger than her. La-Anna has made it her life’s mission to share her experiences with fertility struggles, sexual abuse, depression and reproductive health issues. La-Anna has been married to the love of her life, Tim, for 20 years. She is the proud Mom to two Miracle Daughters, Olivia and Aniyah, after going through a total of 16 years of infertility along with secondary infertility. La-Anna has continued to share her story of being diagnosed with 2 Uteruses, 2 Cervixes called a Didelphys Uterus, Endometriosis, Fibroids and PCOS. La-Anna does not let her past dictate her future by God’s Grace. Her purpose is to ignite Hope and to use her voice for women as well as young girls who may be suffering in silence.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around understanding your fertility baseline and taking control of your fertility story through myStoria with Carly Malo.

About Carly: With over 15 years of nursing experience, including 6 years specializing in fertility, Carly has witnessed firsthand the misinformation and lack of knowledge surrounding women's reproductive health. A master of her craft, Carly is poised to lead the myStoria Concierge Team, ensuring our users receive the support and guidance they need. Her dedication and expertise make her an invaluable asset in promoting informed and compassionate care.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around redefining societal terms, IVF & loss, and National Infertility Awareness Week 2025 (#ALLinFertility) with Dr. Olymphia O’Neale-White (aka Dr. O). 

About Dr. O: Dr. Olymphia O’Neale-White, known as Dr. O, is a dedicated educator, public speaker, and advocate in social work. As the founder of "Through My Lense Consulting Services LLC," she promotes cultural inclusion and prepares future professionals with her energetic and humorous approach. Dr. O specializes in reproductive mental health, driven by her personal experiences with infertility and child loss, and has received the 2024 NASW Emerging Leader in Social Work Award. She holds degrees in Sociology, Social Work (MSW), and a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW). In her free time, she enjoys singing, dancing, crafting soap, and traveling.

 In this episode, we normalize the conversations around being childless after infertility, reclaiming joy, and finding purpose beyond parenthood with Lana Makinowski.

About Lana: Lana Manikowski is an author, certified life coach, keynote speaker, and infertility advocate dedicated to helping women thrive after infertility. She is the founder of The Other’s Day Brunch and host of The ‘So Now What?’ Podcast, creating spaces where childless women feel seen, understood, and empowered. After a seven-year journey through fertility treatments—including several rounds of IUI and IVF—ended without a child, and donor egg and adoption weren’t her path, Lana experienced the isolation, self-judgment, and grief of navigating a future she never planned for. Now, through her coaching, advocacy efforts, and community, she helps women rediscover their relevance, connection, and purpose beyond motherhood. Her book, So Now What? (April 2025), offers a transformative roadmap for embracing life beyond infertility, helping women reclaim joy, meaning, and a sense of direction without the children they once longed for.

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. In this episode, we normalize the conversations around pelvic health, battling endometriosis, and understanding menstrual cycles with Alexis Brooks. 

About Alexis: Alexis Brooks, founder of Alexis Brooks Nutrition, is a passionate and empathetic Integrative Women's Health Coach on a mission to empower women through body literacy. With her unique blend of scientific knowledge and intuitive understanding, Alexis breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand terms, making hormone health accessible to all. As a Registered Dietitian for over 10 years with a Master's in Nutritional Science, Alexis brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. However, it's her personal journey with endometriosis that truly sets her apart. 

In this episode, we continue to normalize the conversations around personalized nutrition, functional testing and learning how to navigate fertility challenges from the inside out with Registered Dietitian, Danielle Rancourt.

​About Danielle: Danielle “Dani” is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Sports Dietitian based out of Grand Forks, North Dakota. She is the proud owner and founder of Pivot Nutrition Coaching, a virtual nutrition coaching program helping men, women and athletes achieve their health, performance and body composition goals while still enjoying their favorite foods. Prior to becoming a registered dietitian, Danielle was a Division I hockey player at the University of Vermont. As a mom, she understands the complexities of nutrition and having time to take care of you!

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around personalized nutrition, functional wellness and learning how to thrive from the inside out with Registered Dietitian, Hannah Davis.

About Hannah Davis: Registered Dietitian, Functional Nutrition Practitioner, and Certified Meditation Teacher from Huntington Beach, California. My passion is helping other women overcome burnout, hormonal imbalances and restoring metabolic health. I use functional lab testing, personalized nutrition, and trauma-informed coaching to give women the tools to live a truly nourished and vibrant life. As an autoimmune warrior and (almost 40!) mother of 2 girls, I have personally experienced all the fatigue, brain fog and gut/hormone imbalances that come with it. I have learned to combine my extensive clinical background with integrative modalities to achieve wellness.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around fostering, IVF, and choosing to become adoptive parents after infertility. 

Dr. Anna Koehle is a Human Services Board-Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). With over 20 years of experience in child welfare and family building. As the owner of Xona Consulting, LLC., she specializes in adoption, infertility and lifestory consulting and coaching. Her experience includes federal child welfare technical assistance, nonprofit leadership, and direct practice in the areas of CPS, foster care, and adoption. Dr. Koehle is on the board of the Center for Adoption Support and Education and was honored as a distinguished child welfare leader in the Ujima Think Tank for Black Family Connection through the National Adoption Association. As a former foster parent and an adoptive parent, Dr. Koehle remains committed to helping address issues of racial disproportionality and disparity in the child welfare system and prioritizing the preservation of Black families.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around prioritizing nutrition, IVF & diet and being an IVF Dad.

In this episode, we normalize the conversations around being confident in your skin, yoga philosophy, and using breathwork for your wellness with Krystal Pinckney.