FriedEggs Podcast

In this deeply personal episode, Amy shares her EMMA/ALICE test results—and what they revealed about chronic uterine infections that may have been silently impacting her body since her miscarriage two and a half years ago. We talk about the emotional whiplash of paying $1,200 out of pocket for a test insurance won’t cover, the frustrating standard of care for Asherman’s syndrome, and how this newly uncovered information might change her IVF path going forward.

We also dive into the role of AI in fertility research, how Deep Research from ChatGPT helped Amy validate her medical concerns, and the exhaustion of self-advocacy when your uterus becomes a case study.

Other things we cover are friendship during fertility treatment, Kayti's baby shower, and entering the third trimester of an IVF pregnancy, how to stay grounded when your body feels like a medical mystery.

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Intro music by Fog Chaser, https://www.fogchaser.net/
Recorded live with support from Twenty20 Productions in Culver City.

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized care.

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking Infertility Awareness Week—what it means, who it’s for, and whether awareness alone is really enough. From saving pregnancy tests to spotting hypocrisy in political messaging, we’re talking about the personal and political sides of trying to conceive in 2025.

Other topics we cover include green couches and millennial beige, why everyone needs a support animal during IVF, and our first-ever FriedEggs sleepover.

🤍 If you’ve ever felt like Infertility Awareness Week brings more noise than nuance, this one’s for you.

🤩 If you’re enjoying the podcast, please follow and rate the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more listeners in the infertility community.

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Intro music by Fog Chaser, https://www.fogchaser.net/

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized care.

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In today’s episode, we sit down with our friend Hannah Gerber (@yourgirlhg⁠) as she shares about her infertility "safari"—the twists, setbacks, and lessons learned along the way. She opens up about one of her biggest challenges with starting IVF: needle phobia. If the thought of daily injections makes you queasy, you’re not alone. Hannah talks about the strategies that help her push through and what she wishes she’d known from the start.

We also touch on the financial realities of IVF, her GoFundMe journey, and the search for a fertility clinic that actually feels right.

🤩 If you’re enjoying the podcast, please follow and rate the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more listeners in the infertility community.

💌 Subscribe to FriedEggs Fridays
Get our weekly newsletter for updates on IVF, infertility, product recommendations, and a little humor to keep us going. Sign up here: https://friedeggspodcast.substack.com/

Intro music by Fog Chaser, https://www.fogchaser.net/

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized care.

In today's episode, we sit down to chat with Dr. Rachel Gelman, a pelvic floor specialist, AASECT-certified sexuality counselor, and founder of Pelvic Wellness & Physical Therapy in San Francisco. She shares insights on:

• What the pelvic floor is and how it impacts overall health for both men and women
• Why kegels aren’t always the answer—and what to do instead
• Reasons why so many of us have issues with our pelvic floor
• Tips for navigating medical gaslighting and advocating for your health
• Her personal journey with endometriosis and how it shaped her work

How to connect with Dr. Gelman:

IG: ⁠@pelvichealthsf⁠

Full bio:

Dr. Rachel Gelman PT, DPT, CSC (she/her/hers) is a clinician, writer and educator. She is a pelvic floor specialist and an AASECT certified sexuality counselor. She is a member of several sexual medicine associations, including the International Society of Sexual Medicine and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health. 

She is also the owner and founder of Pelvic Wellness & Physical Therapy in San Francisco, which specializes in treating patients with pelvic pain, bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction. Being in the Bay Area, she developed an interest in how technology could be used to help her patients and has served as an advisor and consultant for various companies in the sex tech space. She is also an adjunct instructor at Samuel Merritt University in the Department of Physical Therapy and has lectured about pelvic health all over the world.

🤩 If you’re enjoying the podcast, please follow and rate the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more listeners in the infertility community.

💌 Subscribe to FriedEggs Fridays
Get our weekly newsletter for updates on IVF, infertility, product recommendations, and a little humor to keep us going. Sign up here: https://friedeggspodcast.substack.com/

Intro music by Fog Chaser, https://www.fogchaser.net/

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized care.

Today we're back with Part 2 of our IVF Q&A, answering more of your questions! We're talking about what to pack when you're traveling for IVF (heating pad, heating pad, heating pad!), how we really feel about sharing our journey so publicly, and the often uncomfortable topic of keeping sex meaningful during infertility.

🤩 If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more listeners in the infertility community.

💌 Subscribe to FriedEggs Fridays
Get our weekly newsletter for updates on IVF, infertility, product recommendations, and a little humor to keep us going. Sign up here: https://friedeggspodcast.substack.com/

Intro music by Fog Chaser

Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of FriedEggs Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical guidance and treatment. The views and opinions expressed by our guests and hosts are their own.

In today's episode, we're spilling the IVF tea and tackling your top listener questions in a fun Q&A! We chat about why second (and third!) opinions can be game-changers, whether acupuncture is worth the hype, and what really goes down during IVF treatments. Plus, we break down monitoring appointments, hormonally active cysts (ugh, right?), and the emotional rollercoaster of it all. Our biggest takeaways? Advocate for yourself, demand personalized care, and find ways to keep your sanity intact. xo

We need your help to get the word out about the pod! Please “follow” and “rate" the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 🫶

Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠

Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of FriedEggs Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical guidance and treatment. The views and opinions expressed by our guests and hosts are their own.

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We’re back with an exciting episode featuring Dr. Rachel Low, a licensed naturopathic physician specializing in holistic and integrative fertility.

She helps individuals and couples at every stage of their fertility journey—from preconception care to overcoming fertility challenges naturally to improving IVF outcomes.

She sees patients in Salisbury, CT, and virtually, and her signature preconception course, Foundations of Fertility, is available online.

In this episode, she shares insights on:

• Why "normal" lab results aren’t always optimal and what to look for instead
• Simple lifestyle changes that can improve fertility
• How stress resilience plays a key role in reproductive health
• The importance of building a supportive care team
• Her Foundations of Fertility course and how it can help with preconception wellness

She also provides practical, science-backed steps you can take right now to support your fertility, whether you are trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF.

Ways to connect with Dr. Rachel Low:

• www.wombbloomwellness.com

• • www.rachellownd.com
• • Instagram: @dr.rachel.low

🤩 If you’re enjoying the podcast, please follow and rate the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more listeners in the infertility community.

💌 Subscribe to FriedEggs Fridays
Get our weekly newsletter for updates on IVF, infertility, product recommendations, and a little humor to keep us going. Sign up here: https://friedeggspodcast.substack.com/

Intro music by Fog Chaser, https://www.fogchaser.net/

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized care.

🚨TW for today’s episode: If you’re in the thick of a transfer, waiting for beta results, or just not in the headspace for pregnancy news, please take care of yourself. We love you, we see you, and we’ll be here whenever you’re ready. 💛

This episode is a BIG one! We’re diving into everything embryo transfer—how it went, what the wait was like (spoiler: absolute torture), and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it. Kayti breaks down every detail of her transfer from last October, from lucky socks to post-transfer rituals to navigating the complex emotions that come with a—spoiler—successful transfer.

So grab your mocktails, your cozy blanket, or whatever comfort item is getting you through this season, and come hang out with us. We promise laughs, love, and zero toxic positivity. 🎙️✨

👉PSA: If you love the pod, hit thatfollow button, leave us a review, and help us spread the word! It truly means the world.

🎵 Intro music by ⁠Fog Chaser⁠ 

Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of Fried Eggs Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical guidance and treatment. The views and opinions expressed by our guests and hosts are their own.

🎉 We’re BACK for Season 2 of the FriedEggs Pod—and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve missed this little corner of the internet, and we have so much to catch up on.

In this episode, we spill all the updates on their IVF and infertility journeys. Amy shares the latest in her ongoing battle with Asherman’s syndrome, including her eighth surgery (yes, EIGHTH 😵‍💫), the discovery of retained placenta tissue, and her experience with PRP therapy to aid healing.

Meanwhile, Kayti teases some major news (cue the suspenseful music), but you’ll have to wait until the next episode for the full scoop!

✨ BIG NEWS! ✨ We also launched a Substack newsletter—FriedEggs Fridays! 🎉 Every Friday morning, we’re sliding into your inbox with:
🥚 The latest updates from the IVF world
🥚 The products keeping us sane through treatment
🥚 Funny memes to remind us that laughter is truly the best medicine

Subscribe here ➡️ https://friedeggspodcast.substack.com/

We need your help to spread the word! Please “follow” and “rate” the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it makes a huge difference! 🫶

🎵 Intro music by Fog Chaser

Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of Fried Eggs Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical guidance and treatment. The views and opinions expressed by our guests and hosts are their own.

🎉 We’re BACK for Season 2 of Fried Eggs Podcast—and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve missed this little corner of the internet, and we have so much to catch up on.

In this episode, we spill all the updates on their IVF and infertility journeys. Amy shares the latest in her ongoing battle with Asherman’s syndrome, including her eighth surgery (yes, EIGHTH 😵‍💫), the discovery of retained placenta tissue, and her experience with PRP therapy to aid healing.

Meanwhile, Kayti teases some major news (cue the suspenseful music), but you’ll have to wait until the next episode for the full scoop!

✨ BIG NEWS! ✨ We also launched a Substack newsletter—FriedEggs Fridays! 🎉 Every Friday morning, we’re sliding into your inbox with:
🥚 The latest updates from the IVF world
🥚 The products keeping us sane through treatment
🥚 Funny memes to remind us that laughter is truly the best medicine

Subscribe here ➡️ https://friedeggspodcast.substack.com/

We need your help to spread the word! Please “follow” and “rate” the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts—it makes a huge difference! 🫶

🎵 Intro music by Fog Chaser

Disclaimer: The content provided in this episode of Fried Eggs Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized medical guidance and treatment. The views and opinions expressed by our guests and hosts are their own.