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EPISODE · Oct 16, 2025 · 58 MIN

Breaking Barriers in Fertility Access

from Females Thriving Over Thirty · host Jasmine Foley & Soraya Barrera

In this episode, Katie Rollings, founder of Fertility Action, shares her personal journey through fertility challenges and the creation of her organization aimed at advocating for equitable access to fertility treatments. The conversation explores the disparities in IVF access across the UK, the importance of education and awareness in fertility health, and the often-overlooked role of men in fertility discussions. Katie emphasizes the emotional impact of fertility struggles and the need for community support, while also outlining how listeners can get involved in advocacy efforts.Stay in touch:@fertility.action@fertilityaccessukChapters00:00 Introduction to Fertility Advocacy05:16 Personal Journey and the Birth of Fertility Action11:00 Understanding the IVF Postcode Lottery16:43 The Need for Comprehensive Fertility Education28:34 Understanding Fertility: The Basics29:32 Breaking the Silence: The Stigma of Infertility31:18 The Emotional Toll: Navigating Feelings of Shame and Anger33:07 The Complexity of Support: Finding Community in Struggles34:55 The Journey of IVF: Anxiety and Expectations36:56 Future of Fertility Access: Advocacy and Support38:47 Navigating Inequities: Access to Treatment and Resources40:58 The Cost of Treatment: A Comparative Perspective43:49 Advocacy and Change: The Role of Community45:55 Getting Involved: How to Support Fertility Initiatives—----fertility, IVF, women's health, fertility access, reproductive health, fertility advocacy, emotional support, education, male fertility, healthcare disparities, fertility action, fertility access, postcode lottery

In this episode, Katie Rollings, founder of Fertility Action, shares her personal journey through fertility challenges and the creation of her organization aimed at advocating for equitable access to fertility treatments. The conversation explores the disparities in IVF access across the UK, the importance of education and awareness in fertility health, and the often-overlooked role of men in fertility discussions. Katie emphasizes the emotional impact of fertility struggles and the need for community support, while also outlining how listeners can get involved in advocacy efforts.Stay in touch:@fertility.action@fertilityaccessukChapters00:00 Introduction to Fertility Advocacy05:16 Personal Journey and the Birth of Fertility Action11:00 Understanding the IVF Postcode Lottery16:43 The Need for Comprehensive Fertility Education28:34 Understanding Fertility: The Basics29:32 Breaking the Silence: The Stigma of Infertility31:18 The Emotional Toll: Navigating Feelings of Shame and Anger33:07 The Complexity of Support: Finding Community in Struggles34:55 The Journey of IVF: Anxiety and Expectations36:56 Future of Fertility Access: Advocacy and Support38:47 Navigating Inequities: Access to Treatment and Resources40:58 The Cost of Treatment: A Comparative Perspective43:49 Advocacy and Change: The Role of Community45:55 Getting Involved: How to Support Fertility Initiatives—----fertility, IVF, women's health, fertility access, reproductive health, fertility advocacy, emotional support, education, male fertility, healthcare disparities, fertility action, fertility access, postcode lottery

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