The Infertile Mafia: Real talk about infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive.

By Sarah & Kaela

What's The Infertile Mafia: Real talk about infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive. about?

Being infertile sucks. Co-hosts Sarah and Kaela are your friends who get it. This is a podcast by real women sharing truths about the hardships and hilarity of infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive.

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The Infertile Mafia: Real talk about infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive. episodes:

09.22.2021
Secrets Secrets are No Fun...
Kaela & Sarah are discussing harmful situations plaguing the infertility community. They discuss a fertility nurse who stole fentanyl, replacing it with saline, leaving patients undergoing egg retrieval surgery in excruciating pain. They comment on her sentencing, how she was...
09.15.2021
Mafia Meet Katie & Alex - Childfree After Infertility
Sarah interviews Katie & Alex about their experience with fertility treatments and eventual decision to remain child free. Katie's shares her experience with PCOS, endometriosis, and eventual need for hysterectomy and oophorectomy. This loving and supportive couple is thriving and...
05.26.2021
Infertility is Biblical - The Handmaids Tale
Kaela is joined by her fertile sister and brother-in-law (this already feels biblical) to discuss infertility throughout history - especially in the advent of Christianity- and its affect on modern day stigmas around women and fertility. They also discuss the hit...
05.05.2021
Mafia Meet Dr. Mary Samplaski - Reproductive Urologist
Kaela interviews board certified urologist, Dr. Mary Samplaski, who specializes in male factor infertility. Dr. Samplaski answers listener questions on a number of topics including - who should see a reproductive urologist, what’s the deal with morphology, what is a...
04.21.2021
Very Superstitious: TTC Myths - Fact or Fiction?
Sarah & Kaela are discussing TTC superstitions including: McDonald's french fries, pomegranate juice, brazil nuts, pineapple core, warm socks, and even Mucinex! Are these based in any factual evidence? Listen to find out! They also discuss a surrogacy row scandal, and...
04.07.2021
Mafia Meet Regina - The Broken Brown Egg
Kaela interviews Regina Townsend, founder of The Broken Brown Egg. She shares her perspective on what it means to be a person of color in the infertility community. Regina also shares her personal experience of missed diagnoses and being dismissed...
03.31.2021
Infertile Families and a Three Person Baby
In today's episode Sarah interviews OG mafia member, Becca, and her sister-in-law, Kylie, about their experiences with being married to brothers who both share the same type of male factor infertility. Kaela and Sarah also discuss three person baby making. Three...
03.24.2021
Meghan Markle & Chrissy Teigen - They're One of Us
Kaela & Sarah discuss the recent Oprah interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and discuss an open letter Meghan wrote for the New York Times about a recent miscarriage. They also talk about Chrissy Teigen’s vulnerability after sharing intimate...
03.17.2021
Injecting Balls, Heartbeat Bills, and Clinic Bells & Whistles
Sarah & Kaela discuss a new treatment for male factor infertility, a new heartbeat bill in South Carolina, and a fertility doctor in Australia that is breaking all the molds on what it means to have a successful fertility clinic. Lisa...
03.10.2021
The Vaccine, THC, & Your Fertility
Kaela & Sarah are talking about the internet rumor that the Covid-19 vaccine causes miscarriage. They also discuss THC and pros and cons of marijuana and fertility treatments. And, for the Out of the Box segment, Botox is the topic;...
03.03.2021
Pandemic Protocols & Paris Hilton
Sarah & Kaela are talking about the pandemic wreaking havoc on fertility treatments and Paris Hilton doing IVF to have boy/girl twins. They also share some of their favorite pandemic binges! TRIGGER WARNING: Talk of depression, anxiety and abuse in this...
10.30.2019
Infertility Is Still Scary
TRIGGER WARNING: Just in time for Halloween, Sarah & Kaela are serving up another episode of creepy, spooky, horrifying stories related to fertility! Included in this episode is an unbelievable story about syphilis and the US government experimenting on African-American...
10.23.2019
Bosses Book Club
Kaela & Sarah are talking about infertility related books! This includes fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, children’s books, stories that will make you laugh and some that will make you cry - something for everyone! Joining the show is Tess Kossow, author of...
10.15.2019
You Are Not Broken (Re-Air)
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. 1 in 4 women experience a miscarriage and millions of women have lost infants during pregnancy or after birth. Unfortunately, many of them suffer in silence. In this episode, Kaela is...
10.09.2019
Probably Can't Ovulate...S#!T
PCOS is the topic for this episode! After a podcast break during PCOS Awareness Month, Sarah & Kaela are offering some new information about PCOS - signs, symptoms, treatments and even discuss an article about what your poop says about...
10.02.2019
Since We've Been Gone
Kaela & Sarah are baaaaack! In this episode they talk about the biggest news in fertility from this past summer - the couple that had the WRONG embryos transferred, gave birth to twins, only to discover that they belonged to...
07.23.2019
We Were On A Break!
Sarah & Kaela are talking about taking a break from trying to conceive. They share their own experiences when it comes to taking a break, and how they spent their time - good, bad, and ugly. And, they share comments...
07.09.2019
Advocacy In The Mafia
Kaela & Sarah are talking about ways to have a positive impact in the infertility community, including ways to get involved whether through support groups, social media, or active advocacy for continued and expanded rights for people seeking fertility treatments. They...
06.18.2019
LIVE at the Abbott Mansion - Chicago, IL!
Sarah & Kaela have FINALLY met - and they're talking about it, live in Chicago, with lots of infertile friends and healthcare professionals. Enjoy this episode full of inspiration from these amazing special guests! Christine McDonough, the artist behind Infertility Illustrated,...
05.21.2019
Everyone Needs Puppy Therapy
TRIGGER WARNING: Sarah & Kaela are discussing new abortion laws and the government making decisions that could affect your access to fertility treatments (you can skip this portion from 12:00 to 27:30). They answer some of your questions about secondary...
05.14.2019
The Mafia Joins Infertile AF Summit
Kaela & Sarah are unpacking their recent time at the Infertile AF Summit! Hear live clips from the cocktail hour where Kaela talks to women, and men, from all walks of infertility including adoption, secondary infertility, miscarriage, child-free not by...
05.07.2019
A Mafia Mother's Day
Mother's Day is Sunday and Sarah & Kaela know this day can really blow when you're infertile. In this episode, they share listener comments about some fun and unique ways they're planning to spend the day that might make you...
04.27.2019
Bonus: NIAW - Wa*king & Infertility
It's the last day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." As the week comes to a close, Sarah & Kaela talk about that awkward thing that no one talks about...except Kaela. Just in...
04.26.2019
Bonus: NIAW - Money & Infertility
It's the sixth day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today, Sarah & Kaela share an exciting update from Kassie Moon, the popular YouTuber and Instagrammer behind the popular Instagram account @kassiemoon They revisit the...
04.25.2019
Bonus: NIAW - Family & Infertility
It's the fifth day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today, Sarah & Kaela are revisiting the topic of infertility and family. This episode is all about the perspective of someone who isn't...
04.24.2019
Bonus: NIAW - Art & Infertility
It's the fourth day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today, Sarah & Kaela share a big update from Christine McDonough, the popular illustrator behind the hugely popular Instagram account @infertilityillustrated They also revisit the...
04.23.2019
Mafia Meet Andrea - Founder, Editor in Chief of Pregnantish
On this third day of National Infertility Awareness Week, Kaela talks all about relationships with Founder and Editor in Chief of Pregnantish, Andrea Syrtash. Pregnantish is an online lifestyle magazine helping people of all walks of life - singles, couples,...
04.22.2019
Bonus: NIAW - Humor & Infertility
It's the second day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today Sarah & Kaela are revisiting a topic near and dear to their hearts - humor. They believe it's absolutely essential to survive...
04.21.2019
Bonus: NIAW - Men & Infertility
It's the first day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." To kick off the first day, Sarah & Kaela are talking about men and infertility. In this episode, you hear Kaela talk to...
04.16.2019
Mafia Meet Gabby & Emma - Big Fat Negative Podcast
Kaela & Sarah are teaming up with British co-hosts Gabby & Emma of the Big Fat Negative Podcast for a podcast swap! They’ve asked burning questions like, “What’s the worst part of infertility?” and also questions like, “When it comes...
04.09.2019
Mafia Meet Brittney - BellBelleBella
Sarah & Kaela talk to the popular beauty vlogger/blogger Brittney of BellBelleBella about her rare experience with a molar pregnancy. She also shares her perspective on infertility as a woman of color including discussing some common myths and stereotypes surrounding...
04.02.2019
Surrogacy - Debunking the Myths with Dr. Lauren Schneider, DC
Kaela is joined by chiropractic doctor, certified acupuncturist, and fertility expert Dr. Lauren Schneider. Dr. Lauren to talk all about surrogacy. Dr. Lauren debunks myths about surrogacy, explains what it means to be a surrogate vs. a gestational carrier, and...
03.26.2019
Mafia Meet Dr. Lora Shahine, MD, FACOG - Part 2
Kaela & Sarah are joined again by board certified reproductive endocrinologist and recurrent miscarriage specialist, Dr. Lora Shahine! In part two of this interview, Dr. Shahine is answering more listener questions about miscarriage with PGS tested embryos, efficacy of reproductive...
03.19.2019
Mafia Meet Dr. Lora Shahine, MD, FACOG - Part 1
Sarah & Kaela are joined by board certified reproductive endocrinologist and recurrent pregnancy loss specialist, Dr. Lora Shahine! She currently practices at Pacific Northwest Fertility & IVF Specialists in Seattle, Washington. She’s also authored books on the topic of fertility...
03.05.2019
Mafia Meet Steph - Endometriosis Awareness Month
It’s officially March which means it’s Endometriosis Awareness Month! Kaela and Sarah are talking to Steph Kelly about her experience with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. She's experienced years of pain and misdiagnosis, and was eventually diagnosed with stage four Endometriosis and...
02.26.2019
Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!
Sarah & Kaela are talking about changing doctors/clinics and the many factors that go into such a big decision! They share listener comments and experiences about why/when they decided they needed to make a switch. Are you feeling like a...
02.19.2019
Oh Holy Sh*t Syndrome
Kaela & Sarah cover OHSS (Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome) and talk about what it is, symptoms to look for, and ways to mitigate it! Kaela shares her own experience, and even shares a throwback clip from her YT channel. They’re also...
02.12.2019
The Keto Diet (Part 2) - My Nutritionist Says Don't Do It!
Sarah & Kaela continue exploring the Keto diet in part two of this two part episode. This time, they talk about the downside of Keto including health risks, long-term side effects, and even some not so pleasant short-term ones (like...
02.05.2019
The Keto Diet (Part 1) - My Doctor Says Do It!
Kaela & Sarah explore the trendy Keto diet in part one of this two part episode. In this episode, they share some positive aspects of the Keto diet and discuss why it’s so popular among women trying to conceive, especially...
01.29.2019
You Really Got A Hold On Me
Sarah & Kaela are talking about the paralyzing feelings surrounding infertility treatments! They share their own experiences and that of listeners about their fears when it comes to big treatment decisions as well as things that motivated them and gave...
01.22.2019
Golden Retrieval
Kaela & Sarah are discussing the egg retrieval surgery! They let you know what their experience was like and share advice and stories from other listeners (ahem, up your fiber intake). They also talk about new stats on adenomyosis and...
01.15.2019
Celebrities And Infertility - Part 2
Sarah & Kaela are joining listeners in the Infertile Mafia Podcast facebook group as they dish about more celebrities who have shared their infertility stories and unique paths to parenthood! They cover a number of topics that celebrities have dealt...
01.08.2019
Celebrities And Infertility - Part 1
What do an actress, a comedian, a supermodel, and a pop star have in common? You guessed it...infertility. In part one of this two part episode, Kaela and Sarah talk about four celebrities who have recently been open about their...
01.01.2019
Happy New Year Mafia!
Sarah & Kaela say goodbye to 2018 and bring in the new year by sharing listener emails about infertility and the holiday season. They also discuss everything from Legally Blonde to Golden Girls and horrifying “infertility themed” Christmas gifts! And...
11.27.2018
All I Want For Christmas Is To Get Knocked Up
Sarah & Kaela reunite in this episode to talk about infertility and surviving the holiday season! They share listener comments of solidarity and ways to cope with nosy relatives, awkward gift exchanges, and the overall crippling sadness and depression that...
11.20.2018
Mafia Meet Dr. Lauren - Conception Consultant
In this episode, Kaela is talking to chiropractic doctor, certified acupuncturist, and fertility expert Dr. Lauren Schneider. Dr. Lauren debunks myths about fertility diet fads, prenatal vitamins, toxins, and acupuncture! Kaela also talks with her about topics like MTHFR, immunology,...
11.13.2018
You Might Be Infertile If...
Gender disappointment, whiny pregnant women, infertility and family dynamics, being an egg donor, surrogacy, MTHFR, progesterone shots - these are some of topics you’ll hear in this episode as Kaela is joined by her guest co-host, and younger sister, Lara....
11.06.2018
Pull The Trigger
Kaela is joined this week by the talented, Christine, of the popular Instagram account "Infertility Illustrated." These two have teamed up to talk about trigger shots! They'll give you the low down on different types of triggers, their pros and...
11.02.2018
Bonus: World Fertility Day!
Today is World Fertility Day! Thanks to the ladies at IVF Babble, an online fertility magazine, for dedicating this entire day to providing the infertility community with support, guidance and lots of positive and empowering resources. Check them out on Facebook,...
10.30.2018
Infertility Is Scary
Just in time for Halloween, Kaela & Sarah are holding nothing back in this horrifying episode! They give you an in depth look at some of the scariest and creepiest “treatments” and rituals for infertility from Ancient Rome to modern...

What's The Infertile Mafia: Real talk about infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive. about?

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The Infertile Mafia: Real talk about infertility, IVF, and trying to conceive. episodes:

Secrets Secrets are No Fun...

Mafia Meet Katie & Alex - Childfree After Infertility

Infertility is Biblical - The Handmaids Tale

Mafia Meet Dr. Mary Samplaski - Reproductive Urologist

Very Superstitious: TTC Myths - Fact or Fiction?

Mafia Meet Regina - The Broken Brown Egg

Infertile Families and a Three Person Baby

Meghan Markle & Chrissy Teigen - They're One of Us

Injecting Balls, Heartbeat Bills, and Clinic Bells & Whistles

The Vaccine, THC, & Your Fertility

Pandemic Protocols & Paris Hilton

Infertility Is Still Scary

Bosses Book Club

You Are Not Broken (Re-Air)

Probably Can't Ovulate...S#!T

Since We've Been Gone

We Were On A Break!

Advocacy In The Mafia

LIVE at the Abbott Mansion - Chicago, IL!

Everyone Needs Puppy Therapy

The Mafia Joins Infertile AF Summit

A Mafia Mother's Day

Bonus: NIAW - Wa*king & Infertility

Bonus: NIAW - Money & Infertility

Bonus: NIAW - Family & Infertility

Bonus: NIAW - Art & Infertility

Mafia Meet Andrea - Founder, Editor in Chief of Pregnantish

Bonus: NIAW - Humor & Infertility

Bonus: NIAW - Men & Infertility

Mafia Meet Gabby & Emma - Big Fat Negative Podcast

Mafia Meet Brittney - BellBelleBella

Surrogacy - Debunking the Myths with Dr. Lauren Schneider, DC

Mafia Meet Dr. Lora Shahine, MD, FACOG - Part 2

Mafia Meet Dr. Lora Shahine, MD, FACOG - Part 1

Mafia Meet Steph - Endometriosis Awareness Month

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

Oh Holy Sh*t Syndrome

The Keto Diet (Part 2) - My Nutritionist Says Don't Do It!

The Keto Diet (Part 1) - My Doctor Says Do It!

You Really Got A Hold On Me

Golden Retrieval

Celebrities And Infertility - Part 2

Celebrities And Infertility - Part 1

Happy New Year Mafia!

All I Want For Christmas Is To Get Knocked Up

Mafia Meet Dr. Lauren - Conception Consultant

You Might Be Infertile If...

Pull The Trigger

Bonus: World Fertility Day!

Infertility Is Scary