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My Fertility Podcast
Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais
79 episodes
4 days ago
 Today we welcome to the show Marisa Bernardo. Marisa is an intended mother (IP), cancer survivor and surrogacy educator and advocate. Following a battle with cancer that took away her ability to become pregnant, she took on a surrogacy journey in the pursuit of motherhood. Along the way, she became an absolute pillar of the community, sharing her journey online with millions of people. Marisa is the founder of Defining Journeys: one space to go to for support from early surrogacy questions t...
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 Today we welcome to the show Marisa Bernardo. Marisa is an intended mother (IP), cancer survivor and surrogacy educator and advocate. Following a battle with cancer that took away her ability to become pregnant, she took on a surrogacy journey in the pursuit of motherhood. Along the way, she became an absolute pillar of the community, sharing her journey online with millions of people. Marisa is the founder of Defining Journeys: one space to go to for support from early surrogacy questions t...
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Episodes (20/79)
My Fertility Podcast
EP77: Marisa’s story: From intended parent to advocate and founder of Defining Journeys
 Today we welcome to the show Marisa Bernardo. Marisa is an intended mother (IP), cancer survivor and surrogacy educator and advocate. Following a battle with cancer that took away her ability to become pregnant, she took on a surrogacy journey in the pursuit of motherhood. Along the way, she became an absolute pillar of the community, sharing her journey online with millions of people. Marisa is the founder of Defining Journeys: one space to go to for support from early surrogacy questions t...
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4 days ago
1 hour 14 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP76: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) Part 2: Diagnosis and treatment options
Today we continue demystifying infertility by talking about the second part of RIF, which is looking into the diagnostic workup and the treatment options. We will start with the diagnostic workup and what do we actually do when we see a patient where we suspect they may have recurrent implantation failure? Our approach is really stepwise. We think about, what was the quality of the embryos? What was the genetics of the embryos like? Were these genetically tested embryos? Were they not? Were t...
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1 week ago
29 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP75: WTF Appt. Scenario 2: Fertilization failure – Now what?!
 Welcome back superhumans and thank you for joining us. Today we're diving into a topic that is often overlooked, but really important: fertilization failure during an IVF cycle. The WTF appointment is an informal, for very appropriate term, for a follow-up consultation that happens after an unsuccessful IVF cycle. We're going to explore why sometimes even with egg and sperm in the lab, fertilization doesn't happen or doesn't happen as expected. We're also going to talk in detail about egg ma...
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2 weeks ago
36 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP74: The legal side of family building with Sara Cohen, Fertility Lawyer
Today we welcome Sara Cohen to our show. Sara is a leading fertility lawyer based in Toronto, working with clients across Canada and internationally. She advises intended parents, surrogates, donors, clinics, hospitals, and cryobanks on a wide range of fertility law matters. Named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine and recognized by Lexpert as a Leading Lawyer to Watch, Sara combines deep expertise with a compassionate, collaborative approach. She...
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3 weeks ago
57 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP73: From advocacy to action: The mission of Black Fertility Agency with Patricia and Ekene
Today we welcome Black Fertility Agency or BFA. BFA was born from a deeply personal space, when Patricia, a black woman, navigating her own fertility journey in Canada, experienced firsthand the gaps and lack of representation in fertility care. She began documenting her journey and what started as a personal journal has since grown into a large movement! Today, Black Fertility Agency is co-led by Patricia, it's Founder and Ekene, a fellow black woman and a strategist dedicated to health eq...
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1 month ago
45 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP72: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) Part 1: What causes RIF? And why all the controversy?
Welcome back and happy Tuesday! Today we are tackling one of the most frustrating and emotionally difficult topics in reproductive medicine, and that is recurrent implantation failure (RIF). We'll cover definitions, causes (both known and unknown), the controversies, future directions, and of course some of the guidelines. The important thing to know, as you will hear from the data, the vast majority of patients do achieve a successful pregnancy, even after experiencing multiple implantation ...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP71: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 3: Beauty products and treatments
We're back with another "I'm pregnant, now what?" series topic. Today we discuss beauty products and treatments. Are you enjoying this series? Drop us a review, comment or DM on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast. You may also be interested in: EP61: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 2: Nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight & cats(!) EP55: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 1: Initial testing, vitamins & diet Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reac...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP70: Alexa and Kevin's story: The gift of life, twice – from donor eggs to a life saving transplant
Happy Tuesday! Today we welcome Alexa and Kevin to our show to speak about their 6 year fertility journey. Alexa is a former professional violinist who now teaches Pilates. Kevin is an accomplished composer of classical music, whose works have been played and broadcast around the world. He is also an aspiring writer. They have welcomed a baby boy to the world and we congratulate them! Four months after giving birth to their son, Robin, they embarked on yet another journey – one in which Alexa...
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2 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP69: Tom and Alexie's epic quest: A 6 year fertility journey, finding the right clinic & the emotional rollercoaster along the way
On today's episode we welcome Tom and Alexie to our show. Many of you know Alexie very well from her very popular Instagram account @wearethereillys (formerly @epicquest4babyreilly) and you may feel like you already know their journey so well, but we're going to get in depth about it. We speak about their 6 year fertility journey, the various clinics they went to and the many treatments that they tried. Tom and Alexie also get real with us about the emotional rollercoaster and what it means t...
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3 months ago
47 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP68: Frozen embryo transfer (FET) Part 1: Natural cycle FET, medicated FET & stimulated FET explained
Welcome back superhumans! We are so glad that you're joining us today for another episode of My Fertility podcast. The topic for this episode has been very wildly requested. We're going to talk about Frozen embryo transfers, otherwise known as FETs. If you're interested in learning about fresh embryo transfers, please refer back to EP67: Fresh embryo transfers (ET) Part 1: The procedure, timelines, the pro & cons. You may also be interested in: EP14: IVF Part 1: Let's talk about IV...
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3 months ago
37 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP67: Fresh embryo transfer (ET) Part 1: The procedure, timelines & pros and cons
Let's talk about fresh embryo transfers (ET), of course, a key step in many fertility journeys: how they work and what you can expect, timelines, the science behind them, the pros, the cons, and the challenges that come with fresh embryo transfers. Now, if you are interested in hearing about frozen embryo transfer (FET) – stay tuned for a series on this topic coming out soon! Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfert...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP66: Jessica's story: My personal fertility journey inspired the creation of myStoria
Today we welcome Jessica Chalk, Founder of myStoria to our show.  Jessica speaks to us openly about her 6 year fertility journey and how her experience led her to where she is today. She founded the myStoria to give patients the support, knowledge and tools to take charge of their fertility – transforming their journey into a patient-centered and empowering one. This is a conversation that you don't want to miss! Guest Bio: Jessica Chalk is a serial entrepreneur, patient advocate, and a pa...
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4 months ago
44 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP65: Strength from within – Why your pelvic floor matters in pregnancy and postpartum with Courtney and Aparnaa from Cornerstone Physiotherapy
Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com
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5 months ago
40 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP64: Zane's story: From a personal journey to policy change: Surrogacy, fertility advocacy & Scottie's Law
On today's episode we are joined by Zane. He is a keen relationship builder and he lives and breathes political outreach and fertility advocacy. Having spent years working at Queens Park, he now works in government relations consulting for one of Canada's premier boutique firms. Together with his wife, they launched the blog, Not my Yummy but I'm still Mummy in 2021 to chronicle their journey to building a family with the help of a gestational surrogate. Their daughter, Scottie, was born in...
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5 months ago
43 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP63: 2SLGBTQ+ fertility and family building support with Laine Halpern Zisman, Full Spectrum Doula & Fertility Support Practitioner
June is Pride Month – a time to celebrate, uplift and advocate for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. At Markham Fertility Centre we are proud to support individuals and couples of all gender identities and sexual orientations on their journey to building a family. Whether through donor sperm, donor eggs, reciprocal IVF, surrogacy fertility preservation, we are committed to removing barriers, honouring diverse family structures, and ensuring every patient is seen, heard, and respected. Love makes a fami...
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5 months ago
50 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP62: WTF Appt. Scenario 1: You get less eggs than expected at retrieval
That's right – we're starting a series of WTF appointments that cover scenarios where you and your doctor are thinking "WTF happened?!". Today we cover WTF: You get less eggs than expected at your egg retrieval and talk through the reasons why this can be the case. You may also be interested in: EP02: The menstrual cycle EP33: The impact of decreased ovarian reserve (DOR) on fertility and IVF treatments Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach ou...
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5 months ago
40 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP61: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 2: Nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight & cats(!)
We're back with another "I'm pregnant, now what?" series topic. Today we discuss nausea, medications, nutrition, exercise, weight & cats(!). Are you enjoying this series? Drop us a review, comment or DM on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast You may also be interested in: EP55: I'm pregnant, now what? Part 1: Initial testing, vitamins & diet EP45: Pelvic physiotherapy treatments and vaginismus explained with Courtney and Aparnaa from Cornerstone Physiotherapy Follow us on Instagram @myferti...
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5 months ago
49 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP60: Baden & Zane's story: Surrogacy chose us!
Today we welcome Baden and Zane to the show. Baden is the Founder of Not My Tummy, which turns traditional model of finding a surrogate on it's head using the power of public relations, marketing and digital media. Zane lives and breathes political outreach and fertility advocacy. Having spent years working at Queen’s Park, he now works in government relations consulting for one of Canada's premier boutique firms. the proud board chair of Conceivable Dreams - Ontario's fertility patient adv...
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6 months ago
53 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP59: Ectopic pregnancy: Symptoms, risks & what you need to know
 Welcome back to My Fertility Podcast. Today we are tackling a topic that is not only medically significant, but also deeply personal, and that is ectopic pregnancy. While this condition affects only 1 to 2% of all pregnancy is impact extends far beyond statistics. For those that have experienced an ectopic pregnancy after infertility, the fear, the heartbreak can be really overwhelming. Our goal today is to provide clarity, support and reassurance. We want you to understand the causes, the ...
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6 months ago
34 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
EP58: IVF Part 4: Low dose IVF or mini IVF, is it right for you?
Today we focus on low dose IVF or mini IVF. So many patients out there have lower egg reserve or are looking for something different, and this is where this discussion comes up a lot and we thought it'd be really helpful to break it down, talk about it, and go through some of the actual evidence. Have a great week and we'll be back next Tuesday! You may also be interested in: EP14: IVF Part 1: Let's talk about IVF EP20: IVF Part 2: Risks related to the egg producer, procedure, pregnancy &...
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6 months ago
17 minutes

My Fertility Podcast
 Today we welcome to the show Marisa Bernardo. Marisa is an intended mother (IP), cancer survivor and surrogacy educator and advocate. Following a battle with cancer that took away her ability to become pregnant, she took on a surrogacy journey in the pursuit of motherhood. Along the way, she became an absolute pillar of the community, sharing her journey online with millions of people. Marisa is the founder of Defining Journeys: one space to go to for support from early surrogacy questions t...