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- 23: You Can Keep Your Underwear On (w/ Baby Daddy Michael)
Michael has officially frozen sperm for Meredith's impending IVF! The two pals talk about the donation process and the litany of doctor's appointments they had across Los Angeles this week while he was in town.
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Gabi Garland joins this week to share her single mother journey - from being in an abusive relationship, to losing her partner, to ultimately finding the best version of herself. Gabi is an authenticity coach and podcast producer who provides incredible advice to Meredith as she prepares to start IVF.
This episode is available on YouTube!
-INFO ON GABI-- The Resilient Heart Podcast
-INFO ON FOOT STUFF-- Dr. Ebonie Vincent
- Lapiplasty
- Cryosurgery
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Visit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.52 min - 21: January Was Wild
I didn't mean to take another hiatus, but curveballs were thrown! This week you'll hear about my birthday, an attempted break-in, triangulated travel from LA to Orlando to NYC, and my latest fertility updates: revised sperm results, fluctuating AMH levels, and a timeline for cryopreservation and egg retrieval.
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLAN
Visit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.20 min - 20: My Improv Banker Husband (w/ Mom)
Meredith's Mom joins this week to talk about her previous and current ideas about IVF, and how she's feeling about Meredith's decision. Talk turns to what could be happening in other multiverses, including the career and passions of Meredith's would-be Orlando spouse.
MENTIONS:- The Single Greatest Choice Podcast - Season 5 Episode 1 with Kiara Rae Schuh
- Chosen Family: A Donor-Conceived Woman’s Journey to Redefining Family by Kiara Rae Schuh
Hello Bello
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Kindred Bravely
15% off nursing and maternity wear with code “Meredith15“.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLAN
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Visit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.50 min - 19: Don't be a Trevor (w/ Carla Furey)
Meredith is making a big choice about IVF and is turning to her friend (and artist extraordinaire) Carla Furey for advice and guidance. They recap meeting under the dark shadow of Scandoval and how their friendship has blossomed since then.
This is the first episode simultaneously released on YouTube! Check it out here.
Carla's Art: WHITE SHADOW ART
Doctors Worth Checking Out: Dr. Marc Kalan (Fertility) & Dr. Larry Lin (Urogynecology)Support the show
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Visit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.1 hr 10 min - 18: Whoop, Swoop, and Pull (w/ Whitney)
WE'RE BACK! Whitney joins this week to ring in 2024 and make sure that Meredith adequately recounts everything that happened in December. This episode has it all: genetic test results, learning the origins of cuckoo clocks, and shifting ideology regarding fertility treatments. What more could you ask for??
A parting note - remember to👆☝️✌️, y'all.Support the show
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Visit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.48 min - 17: What About Surrogacy? (w/ Joy Millan)
Joy of Life Surrogacy founder Joy Millan joins Meredith this week to explain the role a surrogacy agency can play in a conception journey.
Follow Meredith's travel adventures on her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@msmeredithkateSupport the show
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Instagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLAN
Visit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.37 min - 16: Fertility Testing Results
Meredith shares the results of her fertility assessments, specifically AFC and AMH levels, from her first round of appointments with Kindbody.
Hello Bello
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Kegg Fertility Tracker
Support The Backup Plan by purchasing Kegg Trackers at the above link.
Kindred Bravely
15% off nursing and maternity wear with code “Meredith15“.
Mosie Baby
Support The Backup Plan by purchasing Mosie kits at the above link.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLAN
Website: https://backupplanpod.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpod
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/backupplanpodCONNECT WITH MEREDITH
Instagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLAN
Visit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.23 min - 15: First Kindbody Appointment
Let's hear it for Kindbody - a company that performs fertility and wellness services in modern, tech-enabled clinics. Meredith had a fantastic call with one of their doctors in the Newport Beach office and made some choices about her fertility journey moving forward - including full diagnostic testing.
Hello Bello
20% off for new customers with code “MEREDITHB“
Kegg Fertility Tracker
Support The Backup Plan by purchasing Kegg Trackers at the above link.
Kindred Bravely
15% off nursing and maternity wear with code “Meredith15“.
Mosie Baby
Support The Backup Plan by purchasing Mosie kits at the above link.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLAN
Website: https://backupplanpod.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpod
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/backupplanpodCONNECT WITH MEREDITH
Instagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLAN
Visit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.19 min - 14: The Prego Expo
Meredith attended CreateHer this week, an exclusive event for creators hosted by The Prego Expo. She got to walk the floor of The Prego Expo before it opened to the public, got to speak with entrepreneurial brands, and received support on the fertility journey from folks who have been there.
Check out the following brands and services mentioned on this week's episode:- Kindbody
- Leche
- International School of Los Angeles
- Joy of Life Surrogacy
- Cybex
- Mila's Keeper
- Charlie Banana
- La Petite Crème
- Emulait
Hello Bello
Affiliate Links
20% off for new customers with code “MEREDITHB“
Kegg Fertility Tracker
Support The Backup Plan by purchasing Kegg Trackers at the above link.
Kindred Bravely
15% off nursing and maternity wear with code “Meredith15“.
Mosie Baby
Support The Backup Plan by purchasing Mosie kits at the above link.
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show
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CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLAN
Website: https://backupplanpod.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpod
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/backupplanpodCONNECT WITH MEREDITH
Instagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLAN
Visit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.24 min
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