Happy To Be Here

I’m chatting with author Cyndie Spiegel on this episode. Cyndie is the author of A Year of Positive Thinking and her new book, Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay. Join us for a 30-minute conversation about navigating the hard moments in life while growing your muscle for spotting the microjoys that exist alongside them.

Dr. Nicole Yoder from Spring Fertility is answering all of our egg freezing questions. Here’s what we’re tackling - how much does egg freezing cost? How long does egg freezing take? Does PCOS or other menstrual conditions impact your chances for egg freezing? How do I know where my fertility health is?

1 — Meet Dr. Yoder, Fertility Specialist and Board-Certified OBGYN

3:17 — What is the first step when debating egg freezing?

5:30 — Why does the age of 35 matter? Does it impact women of color the same way?

7:30 — How can I ask my OBGYN to test my fertility health and ovarian reserve?

10:45 — What do I do if my OBGYN can’t help me?

11:40 — What is an AMH test?

13 — What determines when I should take egg freezing seriously?

13:30 — What does the egg freezing cycle actually look like?

16: 30 — When in my mensrual cycle do I start the process or book my initial doctor visit?

18 —  Can menstrual conditions (like PCOS) make you a “bad” candidate for egg freezing?

20 — I am anxious, but want to consider egg freezing. What can I do?

21 — How do you know if egg retrieval is “successful”?

24 — How are eggs unfrozen? What is the thaw rate?

26 — How many eggs are you thawing at a time?

28 — Is there an exportation date for how long your eggs can be frozen?

29 — How much does egg freezing cost? How much does thawing and IVF cost?

32 — How does birth control impact egg freezing?

34 — What are egg freezing side effects?

35 — How long do side effects from egg freezing last?

36 — What do people feel after an egg freezing cycle?

We’re talking about money this week and how you can shift your relationship to your finances. Money is one of the top factors impacting mental health. During our conversation with Scarlett Cochran, the author of It’s Not About The Money, we focus on mindset and how you can empower and grow your relationship to your finances. We talk setting boundaries with your partner, joint accounts, budgeting, and abundance mindset.

This week I'm chatting with Lisa Mastela, the founder of Bumpin Blends. Bumpin Blends is a smoothie delivery subscription that tries to make your life easier and better with nutritionist-designed recipes. Lisa lets us in on her journey building Bumpin and also shares suggestions on which smoothies to turn to if you're looking to support your mental health, sex drive, or more. 

We’re deep diving into functional mushrooms today. In an effort to clarify what TikTok may be serving you, I’ve invited our resident therapist, Dr. Sarah Oreck, to unpack the ins and outs of mushrooms and how they impact your mental health. In the second half of the episode we're joined by Tonya Papanikolov, the founder of Rainbo, a functional mushroom brand. She'll answer questions like, "What are mushrooms? What do I do once I buy some?" and more. 

I met Minna Lee last year while doing a branded partnership activation, and we've been in each other's orbits ever since. We have a lot in common since we're both in the well-being space, and this conversation is like listening in to two friends over coffee. Minna is a content creator, a new LA resident, and the dog mom of a beautiful corgi named Benny. We talk about the books and documentaries that helped shape our self-care perspectives, how to navigate the guilt that comes with self-caring, and what moving cross country can do for your wellness routines. 

Find Minna @livingminnaly 

It’s almost the end of January and instead of punishing yourself for not keeping up with your resolutions, I want you to stay curious about why your month played out differently. Dr. Sarah Oreck, therapist and psychiatrist, joins us for a full Q&A episode. She shares her expert tips on how to stay curious about yourself, how to set boundaries with your loved ones, and what resolutions should be doing for you instead.

Find Dr. Oreck - sarahoreckmd.com

More than a conversation, this podcast episode is an experiment in answering Rabbi Steve Leder's questions. In his book, For You When I Am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story, Leder walks us through legacy, managing grief, and dying how we live. I end up sharing who my first crush was, how my mom's death continues to impact me, and what vacation I would do over time and time again. This episode can calm the anxiety you feel around living while sparking motivation to maybe live more intentionally. 

Full show notes: vivnunez.com 

Find Rabbi Steve Leder: @steve_leder 

My mom died on January 10, 2003 — 20 years ago now. I was 10 years old. In this episode, I walk you through 3-4 of the biggest grief lessons I’ve learned in the last two decades.

For those who want to follow along, I’ll be sharing weekly essays on the same topic on my new substack — vivnunez.substack.com 

You don't have set resolutions that will stress you out and you don't have to spend all your disposable income on self-care products if they aren't going to help you. On this episode, Amy Keller Laird, the founder of Mental, walks us through the expertly vetted products that may fit into your mental health toolkit and how to vet these products in the first place. 

Full list: https://clubmental.com/best-of-mental-health-awards-2022/