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Lucy and Yaelle are back! In their first episode of 2026, the hosts ease back into things with a check-in on where they’ve been. Then, things get a little unhinged. Listeners were asked to send in their most outrageous ,unexpected, and unforgettable fertility moments, and they absolutely delivered. From laugh-out-loud chaos to stories that made everyone pause and take a breath, the hosts read through submissions together and reflect on just how wild, emotional, and unpredictable this journey can be. Some stories are funny.Some are hard.Some are deeply emotional. All of them are a reminder that no one is alone in this. Thank you to everyone who trusted IVF Real Talk with their stories, and welcome back. DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: [email protected]

For the season finale, and the last episode of the year, we’re looking back at the moments that shaped this season. We chat about the episode we’d delete if we could, the one that almost didn’t make it to air, and what really goes on behind the scenes. A massive thank you to our listeners and sponsors. we’re taking a break and will be back in the new year! DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: [email protected]

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jen Edmonds todive deep into stress, nervous system regulation, and the transformative turning points that reshaped her life. Jen opens up about her own fertility journey and the moment she realised stress had completely taken over, the signsshe ignored, and the breakthroughs that sparked her healing. We explore how chronic stress shows up in the body, why somany of us miss the early warning signs, and what nervous system dysregulation really looks like beneath the surface. Jen breaks down the mind–body connection, themyths we need to let go of, and the simple daily tools anyone can use to regulate their system and rebuild calm. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly insurvival mode, this episode is for you. Links below; Register here for Jens free series in January; www.elementpilatesyoga.com/waitlist Where you can find Jen; Https://www.elementpilatesyoga.com/  Https://www.instagram.com/jen.elementpilatesyoga/  Https://www.tiktok.com/@elementpilatesandyoga  Jen’s podcast; Your Journey toFertility | Podcast on Spotify DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: [email protected]

Today Lucy and Yaelle are giving you a real-time update: how they are navigating food, what sleep currently looks like with toodlers, and how our parenting style continues to evolve. No perfect routines, no expert advice, just our experience, what’s working, and what we’re still figuring out our new IVF mums

We asked Dr Charley to take us through every part of his day, yes, including how many coffees he needs to survive it. He tells us when he starts, when he finishes, whether lunch is a myth, and all the chaos that happens behind the scenes of fertility care. It’s the nitty-gritty no one ever talks about, and it’ll make you appreciate your specialist even more.DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Lucy and Yaelle look at the fourth trimester and what those early weeks were really like from recovering after birth, getting the hang of feeding, adjusting to life at home, and working out new routines. We share what helped, what surprised us, and how we found our way through those first days of becoming mums.Trigger warning: This series includes discussions about successful IVF cycles, pregnancy, birth, and parenting. If you’re still in the thick of treatment or navigating loss, you may wish to come back when it feels right for you.

Ainara joins us to share her powerful story of being denied IVF in Ireland solely because she is HIV positive, a decision rooted in outdated laws, not modern science. We unpack the misconceptions, the medical truths, and the emotional toll of being told she cannot access fertility treatment in her own country. This episode shines a light on stigma, inequality, and the reality for people living with HIV who simply want the chance to build a family. Today’s episode is sponsored by arxi, nail your preconception with OvaGold Shop here: https://fromarxi.com/products/ovagold and follow along on socials at https://www.instagram.com/from.arxi 

After years of trying and the emotional journey of IVF, Lucy finally met her little miracle, Alexia. In this episode, she shares every detail of her birth: the long three-day labour, all the things she did to help labour come naturally. With her baby arriving one day before her planned induction and right on her due date, Lucy reflects on the anticipation, the challenges, and the ultimate joy of holding her baby for the first time. Trigger warning: This series includes discussions about successful IVF cycles, pregnancy, birth, and parenting. If you’re still in the thick of treatment or navigating loss, you may wish to come back when it feels right for you.

Today we’re diving into the comments, advice and unwanted opinions every couple trying to conceive seems to collect. From the classic “just relax” to annoying advice, oversharing success stories, and those deeply intrusive questions, we’ve heard it all. We share our own experiences, what we wish we said in the moment, and the ultimate trio of responses we’ve crafted: a nice reply, a deflective reply, and a straight-up savage reply for when you’ve had enough. Whether you need validation, empowerment, or the perfect clapback for your aunt at Christmas, this is your episode. DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast Email: [email protected]

Yaelle shares her beautiful and empowering birth story, a moment that brought her long three-year IVF journey full circle. After three heartbreaking miscarriages, Yaelle opens up about finally welcoming her miracle baby, Olivia. She talks about her decision to have a c-section, how she overcame her deep fear of birth, and the incredible experience of having her own IVF doctor, Dr Charley, there to deliver her baby, a truly full-circle moment. Trigger warning: This series includes discussions about successful IVF cycles, pregnancy, birth, and parenting. If you’re still in the thick of treatment or navigating loss, you may wish to come back when it feels right for you.

This episode is your ultimate guide to preconception health, what it really means, when to start preparing, and how to get your body (and mind!) ready. We’re joined by Dr Hector Georgiou, Fertility Specialist from Melbourne IVF, to break down everything you should know before trying to conceive. We cover it all: from key health areas like nutrition, sleep, and exercise, to fertility testing, sperm health, and managing medical conditions before you start trying. Plus, we dive into AMH testing, mental wellbeing, and the honest truths every hopeful parent should know before beginning their fertility journey. This episode is proudly sponsored by Melbourne IVF Links: This episode is proudly sponsored by ⁠Melbourne IVF: Victoria's Leading Fertility & IVF Specialists⁠ Dr Hector’s website  ⁠Home - Dr. Hector Georgiou - Fertility Specialist⁠ Socials: ⁠Dr Hector Georgiou (@dr.hector.georgiou) • Instagram photos and videos⁠ ⁠Dr Hector Georgiou : Find an Expert : The University of Melbourne⁠ DISCLAIMER: Please refer to your medical professional for medical advice. This podcast is based on individual personal experiences.

After years of trying to get pregnant, we finally made it through IVF. This mini-series takes you inside our pregnancies from the first pink line to each passing week. We share the highs, the fears, and everything in between: symptoms, sleep, cravings, doctor appointments, and the emotional rollercoaster of each trimester. Yaelle opens up about navigating pregnancy after loss, while Lucy shares the excitement and surprises of her first pregnancy. We also share the same IVF doctor, Dr. Charley, and talk about our private OB experience, from personalised care to the peace of mind it brought throughout our journeys. Trigger warning: This series includes discussions about successful IVF cycles, pregnancy, birth, and parenting. If you’re still in the thick of treatment or navigating loss, you may wish to come back when it feels right for you.

Lucy and Yaelle are diving into all the trickyquestions and real-life scenarios, from leftover embryos and untestable ones, to navigating pregnancy after miscarriage, ovulation induction, and so much more. No topic is off-limits.  DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medicalprofessional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia.

Two weeks that felt like forever. The waiting, the overthinking, the symptom spotting, and the constant swing between hope and fear. In this mini-series, Lucy and Yaelle open up about our two very different experiences: Yaelle, holding her breath after going through prior miscarriages, and Lucy, feeling everything for the very first time. They share how they coped, what was running through our minds, the early testing debates, and the rollercoaster of emotions that led to that life-changing moment, seeing those two pink lines. Trigger warning: This series includes discussions about successful IVF cycles, pregnancy, birth, and parenting. If you’re still in the thick of treatment or navigating loss, you may wish to come back when it feels right for you.

Get ready, this one’s a big one! We’re joined by Dr Lynn Burmeister, the fertility queen herself and founder of  No.1 Fertility, for one of our spiciest and most insightful episodes yet. Dr Lynn doesn’t hold back as we dive into what’s trending in IVF treatments, how to boost sperm health, why perfectly normal embryos sometimes don’t implant, and the growing role of holistic therapies. Real talk, expert tips, and plenty of truth bombs, this is an episode every fertility warrior needs to hear. Dr Lynn’s Socials: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/fertility_queen_dr_burmeister/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠No.1Fertility - Fertility Clinic (@no1fertility) • Instagram photos and videos⁠⁠ No1 fertility website : ⁠⁠Expert Fertility Specialists-Fertility Expert Dr Lynn Burmeister⁠⁠ DISCLAIMER: please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast is based on individual personal experiences. This specific episode is relating to fertility treatments and medical procedures taken place in Australia. IVF Real Talk Podcast Socials: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivfrealtalkpodcast/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ivfrealtalkpodcast⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠