Learn how cultural expectations shape perceptions of fertility, and discover how Diane’s resilience and faith helped her defy those expectations to build her family, guided by hope, prayer, and a deep sense of purpose. Her journey underscores the importance of community, vulnerability, and opening conversations that are long overdue.

You'll discover concrete insights into the IVF process, the emotional weight of embryo donation, and the often hidden struggles Asian women face in silence. Diane unpacks her decision to donate remaining embryos, the complexities of cultural shame, and her plans to create a supportive fertility community at church empowering women to speak out and find healing.

This episode isn’t just about fertility; it’s a call to break the silence, challenge cultural taboos, and find faith in the impossible. Perfect for Asian women in the midst of their own fertility struggles, advocates, and anyone who values honest, courageous conversations about reproductive health and cultural identity.

Diane is a dedicated advocate and mother, known for her resilience and advocacy within Asian communities on social media. Her story is a beacon of hope proving that even in silence, strength can grow.

Whether you're currently walking your fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or simply want to hear a story of faith and perseverance, this episode will inspire you to take the next step guided by hope, community, and truth.

Follow Diane Moua on Instagram for more insights and support on your fertility journey.

What happens when your faith is strong… but your anxiety is louder?

In today’s episode of Hope, Health & Haha’s, I sit down with Britt Skinner is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and therapist specializing in anxiety, depression and codependence. In her work, she helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a biblical lens so they can move from overwhelm to a greater sense of harmony and peace. She's passionate about making mental health education accessible, practical, and compassionate so people feel empowered to take care of their minds, not just their to-do lists. You can connect with Britt over on her Instagram, YouTube or her website.

 As someone currently navigating a restart in my fertility journey, this conversation felt deeply personal. We discuss what it looks like to trust God while still acknowledging fear, grief, and uncertainty  and why having support doesn’t mean you lack faith.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for struggling while believing… this episode is for you.

Episode 13: USA Organic vs European Standards: Why Reading Ingredients and Source Matters More Than Certified Organic

We’ve all done it, picked up a product at the store and thought, “It’s organic, so it must be good for me.”

But what if that’s not the full story?

In this episode, Winny dives into:

This conversation isn’t about fear or perfection it’s about awareness, empowerment, and learning how to shop better for yourself and your family.

✨ Knowledge is power

✨ Progress over perfection

✨ Better questions lead to better health

🎧 Tune in now.

What if small, everyday swaps could create a healthier home for you and your family without overwhelm?

In this episode of Hope, Health & Haha’s, I sit down with Jessica, a registered nurse turned entrepreneur, who shares how her medical background opened her eyes to the hidden toxins in everyday household and personal care products and inspired her journey into healthier living.

Jessica opens up about how she personally started buying products through the Melaleuca Wellness Box, why she genuinely loves and trusts this brand, and how making simple swaps transformed the way she cares for her home and family. What started as a personal health decision turned into a bigger purpose—helping other women take control of their wellness while creating opportunities for financial freedom.

In this episode, we talk about:

This conversation is all about progress over perfection, informed choices, and building a life that supports both your health and your freedom.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by clean living or curious about turning wellness into purpose this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in for a real, inspiring, and empowering conversation that reminds us: healthier choices can create ripple effects far beyond our homes.

In this deeply personal Episode 11 of Hope, Health, and Haha’s, host Winny Chan shares what it truly means to restart fertility treatment—not from fear, but from faith.

Winny opens up about how infertility didn’t just impact her body, but also her marriage, mindset, and identity. After years of living in fear, overanalyzing every step, and blaming herself for outcomes, she reflects on the year-and-a-half journey of healing, rebuilding, and realignment—with God at the center.

This episode explores:

If you’re navigating infertility, restarting after loss, or learning how not to lose yourself in the process, this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and know—you’re not alone.

In this important episode of Hope, Health & HAHAs, host Winny sits down with Senator Kelda Roys, the lead author of the Wisconsin Building Families Act, to unpack what this legislation could mean for individuals and families navigating infertility in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin currently has no law requiring insurance coverage for infertility treatment or fertility preservation, leaving thousands of families paying out of pocket for essential medical care. With the state receiving a fertility grade of C and more than 172,000 women experiencing difficulty getting pregnant or carrying to live birth, the need for change is urgent.

Together, Winny and Senator Roys discuss:

Winny also shares her personal five-year fertility journey, bringing a deeply human perspective to why policy, access, and advocacy matter.

Whether you’re on the fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand how healthcare policy affects real families, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a call to action.

🎧 Listen, share, and join the conversation — because everyone deserves a fair chance to build their family.

Today’s guest is someone I am truly excited to share with you all- Dr. Michaela Robbins, DNP. 

Michaela is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Board- Certified Nurse Practitioner, and Functional Hormone Expert with over a decade of hands-on experience in hormone health, longevity medicine, and functional + lifestyle medicine. She’s widely recognized for her exceptional hormone and metabolic care, along with her mission to bring more awareness and education to women’s health.

In this episode, we sit down for a truly eye-opening and conversational deep dive into hormone imbalance-what it is, what causes it, how it affects your body, and what you can do about it before it becomes a crisis.

Dr. Robbins breaks down:

This conversation is warm, honest, supportive and packed with information every women deserves access to-especially those in their fertility journey, menopause, adrenal and cortisol control, hormone balance or thyroid support. 

At East x West, Dr. Robbins sees patients focused on health optimization and hormone balance. 

If you’re struggling with hormone balance, adrenal and cortisol control, inflammation, infertility or just feeling “off”- this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and empowered with real solutions. 

Tune in, take notes, and share this! 

Connect with Dr. Michaela Robbins, DNP:

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Hope, Health & Haha’s, host Winny Chan explores the hidden challenges Asian women and Asian couples face on their fertility journey—challenges that most clinics never discuss, and that very few studies have truly investigated.

Winny breaks down what current research reveals:

✔ Asian couples consistently have lower pregnancy and live-birth rates compared to Caucasian couples

✔ Asian patients often experience lower ovarian reserve, higher rates of balanced translocation, and complex genetic predispositions

✔ Cultural stigma, delayed treatment, and lack of awareness contribute to decreased success

✔ U.S. datasets (CDC, NSFG, SART CORS) show Asian Americans access fertility treatment far less than White patients

✔ Clinics overseas—like those in Thailand—often use customized treatment protocols that U.S. clinics rarely apply

Winny shares her personal journey through infertility, finding her voice online, reconnecting with other Asian women, learning from international clinics, and discovering how deeply under-researched Asian infertility truly is.

The episode highlights urgent gaps in healthcare:

• The lack of Asian-specific protocols in U.S. reproductive medicine

• Why residents and fellows should be trained to customize care for patients of color

• How racial disparities are acknowledged by ASRM and ACOG — but not yet fully addressed

• The need for culturally sensitive, evidence-based, personalized fertility care

From genetics and ovarian reserve to societal expectations and cultural silence, Winny unpacks the full picture—while advocating for a future where Asian infertility is no longer overlooked, minimized, or misunderstood.

This episode is a must-listen for:

✨ Anyone TTC

✨ Asian women navigating unknown or unexplained infertility

✨ Healthcare providers

✨ Allies and advocates

✨ Anyone who wants to understand racial disparities in reproductive health

Together, we can push for better research, better care, and better outcomes for Asian fertility patients worldwide.

Follow for more support, resources, and healing:

IG: @1winnyAK IG:@rayoflightfertilityfoundation

In this episode, Winny opens up about the lessons she wishes she had known during her fertility journey—understanding hormones, genetics, inflammation, and the power of functional medicine. She shares how these discoveries completely changed her approach to healing and how she now integrates functional and integrative medicine with mind-body-spirit wellness to help others achieve peace, balance, and a higher probability of conception.

You’ll also hear real-life case studies of clients who transformed their reproductive health through personalized coaching, deeper lab testing, nutrition, and emotional regulation.

Whether you’re just starting fertility treatments or feeling lost after multiple rounds, this episode will give you hope, clarity, and practical steps toward whole-body healing.

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What You’ll Learn

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Quote from Winny

“When science meets intuition, when data meets compassion — that’s when real healing happens.”

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Mentioned in This Episode

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Connect with Winny

Instagram: @1winnyAK

YouTube: Hope, Health & Haha’s

Podbean & Apple Podcasts – link in bio 💛

Listen now on: Apple Podcasts | Podbean | YouTube

Tired of feeling caught off guard when someone asks, “Have you look at adopting?” or “Just relax, it will happen.”

In this deeply heartfelt and empowering episode of Hope, Health & Haha, I sit down with Lana Manikowski — an author, certified life coach, keynote speaker, and infertility advocate dedicated to helping women thrive after infertility.

Lana is the founder of The Other’s Day Brunch and host of The “So Now What?” Podcast, where she creates spaces for childless women to feel seen, understood, and empowered.

After a seven-year fertility journey — including multiple rounds of IUI and IVF — ended without a child, and after realizing donor egg or adoption wasn’t her path, Lana faced the isolation and grief of a future she never planned for. When she couldn’t find the support she needed, she built it herself.

Now, through her “Thrive After Infertility” coaching program, Lana helps women process the loss of the dream of motherhood and move forward with confidence, purpose, and peace. Her book, “So Now What?”, offers a roadmap to reclaiming joy and meaning beyond infertility.

Together, we talk about:

💬 Navigating friendships with your “mom friends”

🤔 The Top 27 Things People Say When You’re Childless

💪 How to redirect intrusive questions with confidence

💛 And most importantly — how to feel relevant, whole, and happy as a woman, even without the children you dreamed of.

🎧 Listen now on Hope, Health & Haha — available on Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and YouTube!

https://www.instagram.com/lana.manikowski?igsh=YXZ1cm0zZm0xZHh1

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