Podcast — #IVFSupport
Holding Your Breath: Fertility, Unsuccessful IVF, and Freediving with Claire Walsh #114
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by freediver, author, and speaker Claire Walsh for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about fertility, identity, and the emotional toll of IVF. Claire shares her deeply personal experience of going through seven IVF cycles that didn’t lead to pregnancy, opening up about the physical side effects, financial burden, and emotional rollercoaster that so many women silently endure. We explore how infertility can seep into every part of life—from friendships and family dynamics to self-worth and future plans—and why conversations around failed fertility treatments are still so rare. Claire also speaks about how she found...
Navigating Fertility: Age, Emotional Hurdles & IVF Insights with Dr. John Kennedy #087
Wondering how age impacts fertility and what emotional challenges couples face on their IVF journey? Join us as we chat with Dr. John Kennedy from Therapy Fertility about everything from the IVF process—like ovarian stimulation and embryo transfers—to the ups and downs of fertility treatments. We’ll break down the effects of age on fertility, success rates, and what really affects egg quality (spoiler: it’s not supplements!). Dr. Kennedy also shares insights on male infertility, acupuncture, and the tough choices around multiple embryos. It’s an open, honest talk about navigating fertility enjoy!

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