Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast with your host, Dr. Christina Burns. In this heartfelt episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast, Dr. Christina Burns sits down with Amy Klein, the author of "The Trying Game: Get Through Fertility Treatment and Get Pregnant Without Losing Your Mind." Amy opens up about her intense four-year journey through multiple miscarriages, various doctors, and numerous rounds of IVF. She discusses the evolution of fertility discussions in mainstream media, her experience writing a New York Times column about her journey, and the practical advice she offers in her book.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Amy Klein's personal fertility journey and the challenges she faced.
• How discussions around fertility have evolved in mainstream media.
• Practical advice from The Trying Game on managing the emotional and physical demands of fertility treatment.
• Tips for handling social situations, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself in the fertility journey.
• The role of alternative medicine and addressing recurrent miscarriages and immunological factors.

Timestamps:

• [00:05:00] Amy Klein's fertility journey: Four years, four miscarriages, nine rounds of IVF
• [00:15:45] The evolution of fertility discussions in mainstream media
• [00:25:30] Practical advice from "The Trying Game"
• [00:35:30] Handling social situations and setting boundaries
• [00:45:00] The importance of advocating for yourself in fertility treatments
• [00:55:15] Integrating alternative medicine in fertility care
• [01:05:15] Amy's insights on recurrent miscarriages and immunological factors

About Amy Klein:

Amy Klein is the author of "The Trying Game: Get Through Fertility Treatment and Get Pregnant Without Losing Your Mind." She is a seasoned health journalist who has written extensively about her personal experiences with fertility challenges. Amy's work has provided a voice for many struggling with similar issues, offering practical advice and emotional support through her writing.

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."

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