Fertility Ain't Fair

In this episode we normalize the conversations around diversity in birth work, misandry, and doulas for all. 

Guest: Jessie Spivey (@thedoudad)

Jessie Ray Spivey is the creator of The Doudad. In addition to his Doula work, Jessie Ray serves as the Operations Manager at The Oakland LGBTQ Center and Facilitator of The Black Men Connect support group. The Doudad was created to end misandry and amplify the voices of masculine-identified persons involved in birth and birth work.

In this episode we are normalizing the conversations around the entire IVF process with Embryologist & Creator of 'Explaining IVF', Jessica Manns. No matter where you are in your IVF jouney, there is always something new to learn and Jessica breaks it down in a way we can all understand. 

About Explaining IVF: Did you know that there are over 175 million results if you Google "IVF?" Yep, there's a lot of stuff out there! So, how do you know which page to click on first? Welcome to "Explaining IVF," a blog that helps answer questions like:

So if you or someone you know is considering, beginning, currently going through, or has previously done IVF, visit https://www.explainingivf.com/.

In this episode we normalize the conversations around pregnancy & infant loss, radical healing and an inherited blood-clotting disorder called Factor V Leiden. October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month and we thank our guest Kali Miller-Cox (@glamgal83) for sharing her story of loss and her road to healing and awareness through it all. 

In this episode we normalize the conversations around endocrine blockers & endometriosis, clean beauty, and the ugly truths about everyday toxins and our overall health. Happy Skincare Awareness Month! 

About in|harmony: in|harmony is a company that is committed to keeping your skin healthy. Our mission is to provide you with great skincare products that are handmade in small batches from the highest quality sources that will make your skin say thank you! Our initial product collection is handmade, 100% organic, vegan, natural and cruelty free. Your skin is the largest organ of your body, so you should treat it with care.  What you put on the outside can have an effect on the inside. That is why we believe in using quality ingredients and all of our products are handmade, with love.

Welcome back to Fertility Ain't Fair, the Podcast! We covered a lot in Season 2, here's quick recap. 

Are you ready for Season 3? New guests. New stories. Same mission.

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In this episode we normalize the conversations around self advocacy, fighting fibroids & hysterectomy hysteria, and reminding people to mind their own womb (and to stop checking yours). 

About MYOW: Your body. Your say. Starting the conversation the right way. It has become so cliché to question women on when, where, and what to do with their bodies. The Mind Your Own Womb movement was created to provide a safe space where women of color and can discuss and share their stories of bias, expectations, stereotypes, infertility, and recovery. I welcome you all to join this journey with me. All allies are welcomed, we truly appreciate your business and support.

In this episode we normalize the conversations around putting your medical providers to work, the hurt associated with this journey (physically & emotionally) and feeling resentment towards the IVF process. 

Guest: Tanerra Willis, Owner & Author: Amazing Family Enterprises, LLC (www.theamazingcorner.com) 

In this episode we normalize the conversations around our 1st IVF cycle, celebrating all the small wins, and bringing awareness to Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28th). 

About Menstrual Hygiene Day: Today, millions of women and girls around the world are stigmatized, excluded and discriminated against simply because they menstruate. It’s not acceptable that because of a natural bodily function women and girls continue to be prevented from getting an education, earning an income and fully and equally participating in everyday life. For more, visit https://menstrualhygieneday.org/

In this episode we normalize the conversations around making the choice to freeze your eggs, discussing the process, and why it's such an important decision to make for YOU. If you have considered freezing your eggs and need an extra push, this chat is for you.

Guest: Ashley Freeman