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In today's episode, I am joined by LGBTQ+ expert, Dr. Brent Monseur who walks us through important need to know tips regarding LGBTQ+ family building. They provide need to know information vital for both national and international listeners. This episode is truly not to be missed. See more on Dr. Brent Monseur's extensive background:  Brent Monseur, MD, ScM, FACOG (they) is Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist. They were the founding director of the Q+ LGBTQ+ Family Building clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. As an Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, they led a specialized team dedicated to researching and improving reproductive outcomes for sexual and gender minority populations. Dr. Monseur earned their MD from the Medical College of Virginia and completed OB/GYN residency training at Thomas Jefferson University, followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Stanford. They also hold an ScM in reproductive biology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a BS in biochemistry (with a concentration in Spanish) from the University of Mary Washington. A recognized leader in queer reproductive science, Dr. Monseur has received the inaugural Stanford Graduate Medical Education Award for Promoting Health Equity, the Diversity Fellowship Research Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and an NIH Health Disparities Research Loan Repayment Program award. They served as the chair of American Society for Reproductive Medicine's LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group and have held board roles with Medical Students for Choice, Path2Parenthood, and TEACH (Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare) reflecting their commitment to advancing reproductive justice and health equity. Social Handles: Website: https://www.pacificfertilitycenter.com/  Facebook: @PacificFertilityCenter Instagram: @PacificFertilityCenter  LinkedIn: @PacificFertilityCenter    If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

In this episode, I share 10 important things to know about IVF. These 10 tips are from what I have heard over the years from experts; IVF patients and professionals alike.    If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

Navigating IVF with a partner can be stressful, confusing and bring up long standing relationship issues that were never fully addressed. In this episode, I walk you and your partner through different exercises that can be helpful in creating ease and collaboration during the IVF journey. I offer some important reflections about how to help each other through the intensity of IVF.  If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

In this follow-up episode from last week's 'How to Choose an IVF Doctor & Clinic,' I unpack how to create specific consultation questions for your needs for that all important IVF consultation appointment. I also include the top four key foundational IVF consultation questions that really every person must ask. This is a crucial episode for guiding you through your IVF journey at a very important and essential step of the journey; and helping you decide best fit for your IVF experience.  If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

Choosing an IVF Doctor and Clinic is one of the most fundamental aspects of a smoother IVF journey. It can be confusing to know how to choose or what to look for. In this episode, I offer concrete steps to guide you in choosing the right fit IVF doctor and clinic. If you are in a position where you don't have a choice, there are some recommendations for you too. Stay tuned for next week's episode, where we get more specific about what kinds of consultation questions to ask that are based on your specific IVF doctor and clinic needs.  If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

How long does IVF actually take and what is a realistic IVF time-line? In this episode, I walk you through a realistic IVF timeline and what to expect at each phase. I share IVF tips about the time-line you won't find on google or Chatgpt. If you are preparting for IVF, new to the journey, or know someone who is--this is a must listen too epsidoe.  If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

New to IVF? This is a great episode to help you prepare and focus on what matters most during the IVF journey. I cover key and essential things to do and think about before starting (things that ChatGPT might miss). If you are stuck in the middle of the journey, this episode is a great reset to make sure you are covering some of these basic and key steps during this unpredictable time.  If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

IVF can be completely exhausting, overwhelming and consuming. Even a straight-forward IVF journey has uncertainty and can be a nerve-wracking experience. In this episode, I give a brief but thorough summary of the essential tools for coping and how to start building an emotional toolbox to prepare for the anxiety, just as you prepare physically for the journey. I talk about key resources like RESOLVE: https://resolve.org/get-help/support-groups/ If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

Did you have an unsuccessful IVF retrieval or embryo transfer? Are you dealing with the agonizing IVF loss experience and not sure what to do next-what will actually work? In this spicy episode, I highlight 10 things to consider and explore (some standard and controversial) when IVF hasn't worked. In this thought provoking episode, I offer ideas that might help you feel less stuck and lost as you consider what to do next alongside your care team.   If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

In this episode, I discuss and explore the complicated decision around sharing your fertility journey and offer practical tools to help you decide what feels right to you. We'll look at what you may need to feel both supported and protected, whether you choose to share your IVF journey openly or keep it to yourself.  If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

In this follow-up episode, Dr. Diana Kayal answers the most common IVF embryo transfer questions that are on most people's minds when going through IVF. Here is more about her: I’m Dr. Diana Kayal, and I’ve spent decades by the side of women and couples navigating fertility. Every fertility path is different, and my goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and truly seen. Whether you’re just starting or already deep in the journey, you’re not alone. Let’s connect in the language that feels right for you. #FertilityDoctor #WomenInMedicine #PersonalizedCare #FertilitySupport #MultilingualDoctor #TTCExpert #FertilityJourney #UAE If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

In today's episode, the renowned RE, Dr. Diana Kayal, answers some of the most common questions that come up before and during the IVF journey. Whether you're preparing for your first egg retrieval or looking for reassurance along the way, this episode offers practical guidance and medical insight. Here is more about her: I’m Dr. Diana Kayal, and I’ve spent decades by the side of women and couples navigating fertility. Every fertility path is different, and my goal is to help you feel informed, supported, and truly seen. Whether you’re just starting or already deep in the journey, you’re not alone. Let’s connect in the language that feels right for you. #FertilityDoctor #WomenInMedicine #PersonalizedCare #FertilitySupport #MultilingualDoctor #TTCExpert #FertilityJourney #UAE If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

If you are just starting IVF or stuck somewhere in the middle of the journey, it can feel defeating, overwhelming and demoralizing. It can be hard to focus in on what to ask or how to make decisions. In this episode, I walk you through the IVF journey step by step offering the top essential questions to ask at each phase. This is a wonderful episode that provides a summary or cliff notes to all the other information and education out there that can be both helpful but also overwhelming, burdensome and overstimulating. This episode is meant to be repeated so you can keep getting more clarity, ease and assurance at each step of the process.  *****Check out my new offering: IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence*****https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises.  *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected] ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

If you are wanting to know how to support and improve egg quality, this is the episode for you. The Egg Whisperer herself, Dr. Aimee, gives you a clear summary of how to support egg quality--you don't want to miss this episode.  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, MD, MPH also known as The Egg Whisperer, is a full-time practicing fertility doctor and is beloved by patients and media alike. Dr. Aimee graduated from UCLA School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Harvard Medical School. She also completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility and holds a Masters in Public Health Management and Policy from the University of Michigan. Her focus is on finding the sweet spot where science and patient care meet, and empowering people to better understand their fertility.  She launched the Egg Freezing Party in 2014 to help educate people about their fertility preservation options. She then launched The Egg Whisperer Show, to further the reach of how she educates people. It's broadcast to Youtube, IGTV, Facebook, Twitter and as a podcast of the same name. In addition, Dr. Aimee has simplified how people understand fertility by introducing the TUSHY Method, BALLS Method and the Egg Whisperer DIET as mnemonics to remind people of the basics of fertility diagnosis and care.  Find Dr. Aimee Online: Dr. Aimee: DrAimee.org Egg Whisperer: eggwhisperer.com Egg Freezing Party:eggfreezingparty.com Youtube: Egg Whisperer Show Instagram: @eggwhisperer Twitter: @eggwhisperer Facebook: Doctor Aimee Phone: (925) 277-0600 Office Address: 5401 Norris Canyon Rd, Suite 106 San Ramon, CA 94583 Email: [email protected]   Struggling through IVF and need clarity and concrete tools to help ease the overwhelm? Check out my new workshop: IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. I walk you through each step of the process with tons of tips, reflection moments, mantras and more: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected] ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

Feel more prepared and confident going into your IVF embryo transfer. In today's episode, I provide an overview of the different types of embryo transfers, common obstacles you might encounter and important  questions to ask your care team.  Also stay tuned for next week's episode with our fabulous guest, a reproductive endocrinologist and *the* expert on egg quality. Can you guess who it is? *****Check out my new offering: IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence*****https://payhip.com/b/bYn59 If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises.  *****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here: https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html www.alexandragearystock.com [email protected]   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****