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Day 1 Podcast
by Emily Getz
The Day 1 Podcast is hosted by Emily Getz, certified fertility coach, neuro-linguistic practitioner and fellow fertility patient. The show is dedicated to the unspoken side of fertility. Here Emily share's her story and brings together moms, dads, parents to be, doctors, specialists and healers to help break stigmas, normalize the conversation, bring education to the fore front and most importantly build a community so the journey doesn’t feel so lonely.
Episodes
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EP122: Update Episode: When the universe takes the reins with Em + Ev
PLEASE PROTECT YOUR HEART Themes: Donor conception; unexpected pregnancy; spontaneous pregnancy After a year-long hiatus, Day 1 founder Emily Getz returns alongside her husband, Evan Mintz, to share a heartfelt life update following the birth of their daughter and an unexpected twist: a surprise...
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EP121: The unspoken side of pregnancy: Grief, Anxiety and Acceptance After Loss with Emily Getz
THEMES: fertility, pregnancy, grief, donor eggs, emotional journey, community support, mindset, trauma, family, acceptance In honour of Canadian Fertility Awareness Week 2025, and to help provide the unspoken side of what it is like to be pregnant after a multi-year fertility struggle. For Emily…
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EP120: The Nurture Revolution with Greer Kirshenbaum PhD
*Themes: Nurture vs. Nature, Genetics, Epigentics, Donor Conception, Surrogacy, Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage In this enlightening conversation, Emily welcomes Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum PhD to explore the profound impact of early experiences on brain development, the ongoing debate of nurture versus...
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EP119: The Miles We Run with Alison Beder Solway
*Themes: IVF, surrogacy, genetic challenges, miscarriage, genetic conditions, secondary infertility, resilience, parenting, emotional journey, advocacy, personal growth, life lessons, grief, acceptance In this conversation, Alison Beder Solway, author of the amazing book, The Miles We Run, shares...
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EP118: The journey of acceptance with Andy Hanson
*Themes: IVF, egg donation, surrogacy, genetic challenges, emotional support, secondary infertility, resilience, family dynamics, mental health, advocacy In this conversation, Andy Hanson shares her deeply personal journey through fertility challenges, including genetic issues, multiple...
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EP117: The difficulty of decision-making in the fertility journey (Anonymous Fertility Conversations)
ANOYMOUS FERTILITY CONVERSATION SERIES *Themes: IVF // Secondary Infertility // Miscarriage // Age + Family Planning During this anonymous conversation with a fertility patient Emily, chats with her guest about the complexities of fertility journeys, including the emotional toll of miscarriages,...
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EP116: Managing pregnancy announcements (Anonymous Fertility Conversations)
*Themes: IVF // Pregnancy Announcements // Staying connected with loved ones Introducing a new series called, Anonymous Fertility Conversations, which is addressing the gap around ensuring we are capturing stories and real struggles of those who are still on a fertility journey. Today's...
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EP115: Forward movement with Anna Breton - Honeyman (A Fertility Story)
*Themes: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss // Pregnancy After Loss // IVF // Spontaneous Pregnancy* In today's episode, Emily sits down with friend and client, Anna Breton - Honeyman, who shares how she let go of the HOW in order to continue her pursuit towards her daughter. This is a story that speaks...
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EP114: Update Episode: Five years in the making with Ev and Em
*Pregnancy Announcement* Since 2019, Emily and Evan have been struggling to build their family and today they share their news of being 14 weeks pregnant. This episode is a raw window into the complexities behind pregnancy after loss, their fears around an egg donor journey and a celebration of...
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EP113: The partner POV with Robbie Tkatch
During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey. We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you...
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EP111: How to let go with Catherine Farquharson
During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey. We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you...
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EP110: A mother's POV of her daughter's fertility journey with Bleema Getz
During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey. We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you...
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EP109: How to stay connected to your loved ones with Sarah Smith.
During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey. We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you...
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EP108: 'From The Sidelines' CFAW IG Live Series with Chloe Wilde
During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" and TV personality, Chloe Wilde kicked it off! We recorded this as an IG Live, but also as a podcast! So if you missed it on the gram, here it is in podcast form. We dive into Chloe's IVF journey, how…
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EP107: Keeping your eye on the prize when dealing with secondary infertility with Shauna Walton
On today's episode Emily is joined by Shauna Walton, well- known Toronto interior designer and friend to share for the FIRST TIME her experience with secondary infertility. Shauna shares about what were the hardest moments, the funniest experiences and her mindset as she spent 3+ years keeping…
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EP106: Moving Forward with Em + Ev
On today's episode Emily is joined by her husband, Evan to give a big update on what moving forward has looked like over the past 5 months. They discuss the difficulty of decision making, how things are blurry and that is okay, the steps they took to get on the same page and where they are today...
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EP105: Focusing on more than just outcomes with Brooke Tkatch
Today we are joined by a very special person with a very special story. Brooke Tkatch joins us to dive into her 4+ year fertility journey, that has twists and turns like you couldn’t believe. Brooke takes us on a ride bravely sharing the ebbs and flows of her experience. With multiple rounds of...
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S4E104 // Addressing your nervous system to support fertility with CJ Smith
In this episode, CJ Smith, a mindset coach and nervous system expert, discusses the impact of trauma on fertility and the role of neurosomatic intelligence in supporting the nervous system. CJ explains that the nervous system is an input-output based system and that trauma can create…
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S4EP103 // Redefining Eating Disorders, Control Behaviours + Open Conversations with Kyla Fox
In honour of Eating Disorder Awareness Week here in Canada, Kyla Fox, a clinical eating disorder therapist for almost 20 years, joins Emily to speak to how we need to consider the different spectrums that are involved when we talk about eating disorders and how the theme of control is shared...
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S4EP102 // Surrogacy, Friendship + Self-Advocacy with Emily Palley-Samson + Stephanie Carr
On today's episode we hear from two close friends who embarked on a remarkable surrogacy journey together. Emily Palley-Samson and her husband faced a challenging period following the news that Emily wouldn't be able to carry her own children due to complications from an unguided D&C. In hearing...
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S4EP101 // An Update Episode: Feeling a shift with Em + Ev
Welcome back! We kick off season 4 with Em + Ev sharing a candid update on how things are going in their fertility journey. After recovering from their 4th loss back in August 2023, Em and Ev are starting to feel a shift in what this year means for their fertility. They discuss the big…
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S3EP100 // Celebrating 100 Episodes with an in-person live taping!!
We did it friends! We made it to 100 episodes! To celebrate, we hosted a live taping of the 100th episode at Twig Fertility with 30. amazing Day 1 listeners. We had 4 amazing experts join a panel answering questions submitted by attendees. Season 4 will be announced shortly! A big thank you to…
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S3EP99 // "We digress" - A fertility update with Em & Ev
Summer 2023 recap with Emily and her husband Ev. Let's just say they took a ride on a very loopy roller coaster, with their first ever FET, a pregnancy, a loss and trying to figure out what next steps look like. They don't hold anything back in this episode, so expect the banter, love and...
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S3EP98 // Fertility Expert: Know Your Cycle with Dr. Irena Bergmann, Naturopathic Doctor
Emily (with a cold!) speaks to Dr. Irena Bergmann about the importance of understanding your cycle no matter what phase of the journey you are in. They also dive into so much more, such as how Dr. Bergmann has seen the infertility community shift over her 20 years working in the field! This...
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S3EP97 // Fertility Story: An Adoption Journey with Meagan McLeod
On today's episode, Emily chats with Meagan about her fertility journey, which for her is an adoption journey. This is the first time we have dove into the adoption experience and we couldn't have asked for a better guest! Meagan generously shares the hardships, anxieties, challenges and process...
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S3EP96 // Fertility Expert: Grief and Acceptance with Rena Gower, LCSW
On today's episode, Emily chats with Rena Gower, LCSW about how grief can show up in so many different ways in this journey. We connect on acceptance playing a major role in moving forward and how we can't go back, but we can make a choice to learn and grow. What we discuss: Different stages of...
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S3EP95 // Partner Solo Episode: Let us have our golf with Evan Mintz
For the first time, Emily's husband, Evan Mintz, takes the mic to answer all your questions! Ev shares his point of view on coping as a spouse, the importance of seeking help, how it feels to support when it is a female factor and some strategies that have worked for him in managing his emotions,...
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S3EP94 // Fertility Expert: Fertility and the impact it has on your relationship with Laura Reisman, MSW
On today's episode, registered social worker, Laura Reisman, joins Emily to talk about the impacts the fertility journey can have on your sex life. How hard it can be to keep the connection alive, when something fun has turned into something that feels like work. Laura shares some amazing tips on...
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S3EP93 // Solo Episode: Love me some good fertility analogies with Emily Getz
On today's episode, Emily shares her favourite three analogies when it comes to the fertility journey. Learn why Emily thinks a fertility journey is like... Playing a video game and trying to beat the last bad guy Planning and experiencing a camping trip Training for the olympics Want to work…
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S3EP92 // Fertility Expert: Tips you haven't heard before with Dr. Nicole Broadhurst (Acupuncturist)
Today Emily speaks with First Response Ambassador, Dr. Nicole Broadhurst, who is an Acupuncturist and reproductive Medicine Expert and co-founder of Holistic Fertility Group. This episode dives into some unexpected tips on how to think and manage the fertility journey. We dive into: Nicole's...
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S3EP91 // Update Episode: We are still best friends with Ev and Em
A first time in a long time, Emily is joined by her husband Evan, to bring everyone up to speed on how they are handling the journey. With Father's Day around the corner they discuss how to support (or not to support), they speak to ways in which they have kept their connection alive, and how the...
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S3EP90 // A Cancer & Surrogacy Story: The Most Unexpected Journey To Baby with Marissa B.
On today's episode Emily speaks with cancer surviver and intended parent via surrogacy, Marissa G, about her most unexpected journey to baby. She hasn't been on a fertility rollercoaster, it has more been like going on Drop Zone time 5! Marissa shares openly about her experience with being...
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S3EP89 // Expert Series: Recurrent Euploid FET Loss with Dr. Prati Sharma
On today's podcast we have Dr. Prati Sharma, a Fertility Friends Foundation board member, talks with Emily about recurrent euploid FET failure, why it happens, what are steps we can take if it happens and so much more. Dr. Sharma is an American Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who has...
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S3EP88 // Solo Episode: Get inside my brain with Emily Getz
This solo episode Emily pulls back the curtain, talking about the past five months in regards to the business, personal life and fertility. She shares why mindset work has been so powerful in her life, next steps when it comes to her fertility journey and why she decided to do a free masterclass…
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S3EP87: Fertility Story: Destigmatizing help with Pooja Handa
The co-host of CHFI's hit radio show, The Pooja and Gurdeep Show, Pooja Handa is one of the friendliest voices and faces in Canadian media. Whether you watched her on TV when she was an anchor and host of CP24 Breakfast, or currently enjoy listening to her upbeat voice on the radio early morning,...
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S3EP86 // A Fertility Tell All with Bachelor Alumni Astrid Loch & Kevin Wendt
Stars, they're just like us. Millions of viewers tune into Bachelor in Paradise to escape to a secluded island in Mexico to watch shiny, beautiful 20-somethings find love, with the promised added drama along the way. But for show alumni Astrid Loch and Kevin Wendt, who found love and later…
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S3EP85 // Update Episode: IVF Round 4 with Emily Getz
*No news of a pregnancy is shared in this episode. Staying true to the way Emily shares about her own fertility journey, this is a 'fly on the wall' episode as Emily documents her day to day experiences from when she started STIMS to the final outcome after transfer. When we talk about sharing…
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S3EP84 // Expert Series: The History of IVF with Dr. Al Yuzpe
One of the pioneers of IVF, Dr. Al Yuzpe, joins Emily to speak about the history of IVF. Dr. Yuzpe is the world-renowned co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre. As Canada’s most senior Reproductive Endocrinologist, he has been involved in IVF for the past 30 years and in the field…
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S3EP83 // Expert Series: Fertility & Cancer with Emma Rinaldo, MSW, RSW, BEd
Today we talk with Emma Rinaldo, a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist at Women's College Hospital and happens to be one of Emily's BFFs. Together, they tackle they conversation around fertility preservation due to a cancer diagnosis. Emma speaks to the different clients she…
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S3EP82: A Fertility Story: Learning through the pain with Leanna Hefter
For the first time, Leanna Hefter, shares her story in a very in-depth way by joining Emily to recount her recent miscarriage. After finding out she was pregnant with her second child along with her twin sister, Jackie, Leanna was on cloud 9, until she unexpectedly starts bleeding, which is the...
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S3:EP81: Expert Series: Pre-care through naturopathy with. Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, ND
Emily speaks with Dr. Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, ND, who is a fertility-focused naturopathic doctor practicing at Conceive Health @ Niagra Fertility in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada. After her own difficulties with pregnancy loss she is passionate about empowering her patients to improve their...
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S3:EP80// Expert Series: The 411 on Surrogacy with Agatha Wisniowska
In today's episode we dive deep into the world of surrogacy with intended parent coach, Agatha Wisniowska. Agatha is a mom via surrogacy after 7 years of a fertility journey. Her mission now is to help intended parents take the confusion out of starting a Canadian surrogacy journey from start to...
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S3:EP79 // Expert Series: Fertility Innovations with Dr. Dan Nayot
Dr. Dan Nayot, Bird&Be (Chief Medical Advisor); Future Fertility (Co-Founder); The Fertility Partners (Medical Director); RCC Fertility (Staff Physician), joins Emily to talk all about fertility innovations. Listen to hear: Innovations from a finance, medical and patient care perspective…
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S3:EP78 // Solo Episode: Decision Making Tips & A Fertility Update
This week Day 1 brings you a SOLO episode. Emily talks about how overwhelming decision making can be and tips on how to make decisions to help protect the version of yourself that will have to experience them. She shares an update on her next steps in her own journey, how and why she made these…
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S3:EP77 // Expert Series: Insights from an Embryologist with Lucy Lines
Are you looking for a fertility specialist or already have one but you aren’t sure it’s the best fit for you? Maybe you’re struggling with all the lifestyle changes that you’ve been told to implement? If you feel it's time to be more empowered and take control of your fertility journey, this...
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S3:EP76 // Accessible Egg Donation & Freezing with Lauren Makler
Whether or not you have never considered egg freezing, egg donation or becoming an intended parent, this episode is an important and inspiring listen! In this episode, Emily is joined by Lauren Makler, the co-founder and CEO of Cofertility, a company bringing together egg donation, egg freezing…
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S3EP75 // Expert Series: Imperfect Nutrition with Michelle Strong
*Apologies for the sound quality, we are imperfectly perfect here at Day 1! If you’ve ever thought that the reason you aren’t pregnant yet is because of something you are doing (or not doing), you won’t want to miss this week's episode. Tune in as Emily is joined by Michelle Strong to explore how...
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S3: EP74 // Expert Series: Fertility Hypnotherapy with Lynsi Eastburn
Welcome to Season 3 of the Day 1 Podcast! To kick off the new season, Emily is joined by Lynsi Eastburn, a board certified hypnotherapist who specializes in helping those trying to get pregnant to release blocks and shift their energy to increase their chances of conceiving. If you have not heard...
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S2: EP73 // Update Episode: Where do we go from here with Evan Mintz
In the final episode of 2022, Emily is joined by her husband, Evan Mintz, to discuss what the last few months have been like in their own fertility journey as well as recap the year overall. Like most people experiencing infertility, the year has been a rollercoaster of emotions. But through the...
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S2: EP72 // Expert Series: Breath-work to heal with Jenn Mansell
You’ve probably heard the phrase “just relax”, but it’s typically much easier said than done. In what may be the most calm inducing episode to date, Jenn Mansell, a Certified Breathwork Facilitator and Somatic Coach, joins Emily to discuss the power of breathwork to heal and reconnect with the...
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The Day 1 Podcast is hosted by Emily Getz, certified fertility coach, neuro-linguistic practitioner and fellow fertility patient. The show is dedicated to the unspoken side of fertility. Here Emily share's her story and brings together moms, dads, parents to be, doctors, specialists and healers to help break stigmas, normalize the conversation, bring education to the fore front and most importantly build a community so the journey doesn’t feel so lonely.
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