FERTILITY VILLAGE LIVE * Episode 14 * Transforming patient care with advocacy and awareness with Jess and Carly from MyStoria

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Fertility Village Live, we dive into the essential topic of self-advocacy with ⁠Jessica⁠ and ⁠Carly⁠ from ⁠MyStoria⁠—a game-changing platform designed to help individuals navigate fertility with more knowledge, confidence, and support. Whether you're just beginning your fertility journey or deep in the trenches of treatment, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and practical tools to help you feel more in control.Ashley and Erin guide the conversation as we explore what self-advocacy really means in the fertility space and why it’s so critical for improving outcomes and feeling empowered. Jess and Carly share both professional and personal insights into the importance of asking the right questions, pushing back when things don’t feel right, and making sure your emotional needs are taken seriously by care providers. We talk about how hard it can be to speak up when you’re feeling gaslit or overwhelmed in medical appointments—and how to prepare yourself to walk in with confidence and clarity. From tips on how to ask better questions to knowing when and how to seek a second opinion, this episode is like a mini masterclass in standing up for your own fertility needs.We also explore the emotional side of the journey—how to protect your mental health, prevent fertility burnout, and stay resilient throughout what can be a long and winding process. Plus, we share some of the wildest fertility stories we’ve heard (seriously, you can’t make this stuff up!) to remind you that if something strange has happened to you—you are definitely not alone.To top it off, we wrap with some practical advice you can take with you, including Jess and Carley’s number one piece of wisdom for anyone struggling to advocate for themselves right now. You’ll walk away feeling more empowered, more equipped, and more connected.Special bonus: our listeners can get 25% off their first month with MyStoria using the code mystoriaXoasis25.Find MyStoria online at their website ⁠https://www.mystoria.com/ ⁠or on Instagram ⁠@mystoriafertility⁠. You can also connect with us at ⁠oasisfsn.com⁠, on Instagram @oasisfsn, or catch the replay of this episode on The Oasis Fertility Podcast, available on Spotify and YouTube. And don’t forget—tickets to our Fertili’tea Party Fundraiser are officially on sale now, so grab yours and join us for a beautiful day in support of the fertility community.This episode is part of our April series, Fertility Unfiltered, leading into Fertility Awareness Week (April 20–26). If you’ve ever thought about leading a support group in your own town, now’s your chance—reach out to us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ or send a DM. We’d love to welcome you into the village.Connect with Jessica ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jessicalchalk/⁠Connect with Carly⁠https://www.instagram.com/carly_fertilityadvocate/⁠