FriedEggs Podcast

Amy sits down with her longtime friend Marken Greenwood Bellows to share her journey through an unexpected diagnosis of a Fragile X premutation and primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) at just 36. Together, they unpack the emotional rollercoaster of infertility and IVF, how the FMR1 gene premutation impacts fertility and risk for POI, and the reality of navigating the financial and insurance barriers so many face when pursuing treatment. They also dive into experimental options like ovarian PRP, the gaps in women’s healthcare, and why early fertility testing matters.

Marken also shares about her resilience, self-advocacy and the message she wants others to hear: the sooner you have information, the more choices you have when it comes to family-building.

🔗 Resources:

• Journal of Ovarian Research study

• Fragile X Premutation and FXPOI

• About the Fragile X Premutation

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This week, Amy chats with Carly Joseph (https://www.carlypjoseph.com/), a Surrogacy Concierge, about the real side of surrogacy—especially when it comes to choosing between an agency and a concierge model. Carly shares her winding journey from IVF heartbreaks to finding the right surrogacy path, and why the concierge approach can make all the difference. From the importance of consultations to preparing for match calls, she breaks down what intended parents really need to know.

❤️ If you're considering going through surrogacy, schedule a free consult with Carly to help guide you through the process: https://www.carlypjoseph.com/

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Amy has a deep and real chat with Aliza Sir on navigating the complex realities of infertility, IVF, miscarriage, secondary infertility, and Asherman’s syndrome. Aliza is the co-founder of the beloved Platonic Love newsletter, a beautiful, smart, heartfelt project all about friendship and connection.

🔗 Read Platonic Love here: https://platonicloveletter.substack.com/📩 Subscribe to their newsletter: https://platonicloveletter.substack.com/subscribe

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In this episode, we dive into pregnancy after infertility and IVF. Kayti gets real about the emotional rollercoaster that follows a positive test as she awaits the arrival of her first child – the anxiety, the gratitude, the shifting expectations, and all the unexpected emotional challenges that come with a long-awaited pregnancy.

This conversation is an honest look at the messy middle. It’s raw and real, but also funny, heartfelt, and full of the kind of truth you don’t always hear about this stage of the journey. We're grateful you're here!

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In this episode of the FriedEggs Podcast, we share some personal updates. Amy talks about where things are at in her surrogacy journey, and Kayti reflects on the final weeks of pregnancy as she prepares for maternity leave. We also share our plans for a short summer break and what’s ahead for the podcast while Kayti steps away. This is part one of a two-part conversation.

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In this episode of the FriedEggs Podcast, we chat with Ali Ramos about living in Costa Rica, doing IVF abroad, and her history with endometriosis. We also cover pregnancy after IVF, male factor infertility, and PGT-M testing. Enjoy! ❤️

Ali is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and the founder of Nueva Rama Wellness (https://www.nuevaramawellness.com/). Follow her on Instagram and Tiktok at @itsthatalgal

If you’re tired of the usual infertility stories and want something raw, relatable, and honest, this one’s for you.

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Happy National Egg Day! Today’s episode is a special one—we’re sharing your stories for the very first time on the pod. We’re so honored and grateful to everyone who called in. It takes real courage to speak openly about this brutal, beautiful, complicated road, and we don’t take that lightly.

Our hearts are with each and every one of you. We love you so much.

A gentle heads-up: today’s episode includes stories that touch on miscarriage, infant loss, and successful pregnancies. Please listen in a way that protects your heart.

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In this episode of FriedEggs, we sit down with Jared Walker, author of The Empty Nest—hands down one of the best books on infertility and grief. Jared gets real about the male infertility experience (because yes, guys feel all the feels too) and the messy, complicated emotions that both partners face but don’t often talk about. We dive into how he and his wife turned years of infertility struggle into an illustrated book that’s as honest as it is heart-wrenching.

Jared also spills the tea on self-publishing, the unexpected flood of support from the TikTok infertility community, and how writing can be a powerful way to cope, connect, and maybe even heal a little.

If you’re tired of the usual infertility stories and want something raw, relatable, and honest, this one’s for you.

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In this follow-up episode, Amy shares part two of her IVF update—including what comes next after uncovering chronic uterine infections that may have been impacting her fertility for years. We talk about the emotional weight of finally having answers, the quiet relief of clarity, and the strength it takes to pivot.

Amy opens up about the decision to explore surrogacy—not as a last resort, but as a different expression of resilience and love. We unpack the layered grief and fragile hope that come with shifting your vision of parenthood, and how she’s learning to move forward with softness and strength.

We also share thoughtful messages from our listeners and give a peek into how the podcast will evolve while Kayti is on maternity leave this summer.

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Fertility isn’t a solo mission—and this week on the pod, we’re talking about what it really means to show up as a team. We’re joined by Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, the co-founders of WeNatal, a doctor-backed prenatal supplement brand that’s putting male fertility and sperm health where it belongs: at the center of the conversation.

We cover what sets WeNatal apart—clean, bioavailable supplements for men and women, couple-centered design, and an approach that treats fertility as a shared journey, not a solo project. Ronit and Vida also share their own stories of pregnancy loss and starting over, and how those experiences led them to reimagine what support should look like—physically, emotionally, and relationally.

If you're deep in the IVF process, just starting out, or wondering if male supplements are worth it (spoiler: they are), this episode is a refreshingly honest look at fertility, partnership, and what’s possible when we stop thinking in silos.

Find out more info & follow WeNatal:

• Web: https://wenatal.com/
• Social: https://www.instagram.com/we_natal/

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