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Modern Conception
by Brittney Sobel
A New Era of Fertility, Decoded.No shame. No stigma. Just real talk about modern fertility.On Modern Conception, hosts Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski—founders of it is Sloane—bring you intimate conversations with fertility doctors, patients, advocates, and thought leaders to explore what it really takes to build a family today.From IVF to IUI, egg freezing to surrogacy, reproductive rights to emotional resilience, we break it all down so you can feel informed, supported, and seen.Whether you’re trying now, trying later, or just trying to understand, you belong here.
Episodes
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GLP-1s, PMOS & the Hormone Tests Your Doctor May Be Missing | Michaela Robbins
Can you have insulin resistance even if your A1C is normal? And could low-dose GLP-1s have applications beyond weight loss? Michaela Robbins joins Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski on Modern Conception to talk about the hormone and metabolic markers women may be overlooking—and how they can...
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Finding Love Later, Male Infertility & IVF in Your 40s | Matchmaker Anna Morgenstern
As a professional matchmaker, Anna Morgenstern has built a career helping people find love. But her own path to marriage and family building didn’t follow the timeline she once imagined. In this episode of Modern Conception, Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski sit down with Anna for an honest...
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GLP-1s, Peptides & Fertility: What Every Woman Should Know from Harvard Educated Dr. Yadav
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound have changed the way we think about weight loss—but what do they mean for fertility? In this episode of Modern Conception, Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski are joined by Dr. Nandini Yadav, who specializes in internal medicine and obesity. Dr....
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One Embryo. One Chance. One Miracle. | Sarrah Strimel's Journey to Motherhood After Cancer
Sarrah Strimel received a life-altering cancer diagnosis. Before beginning cancer treatment, Sarrah Strimel faced a decision many young cancer patients never expect to make: whether and how to preserve her chance of having a biological child someday. In this powerful episode of Modern Conception,...
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"When Are You Having Kids?" Charlotte Bickley Meller on Fertility, Pressure & Taking Control of Your Timeline
Charlotte Bickley Meller is newly married, thriving in her career, and not rushing into motherhood just because society expects her to. In this candid conversation, Charlotte chats with Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski about why she decided to learn about fertility preservation, what surprised...
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Lauren Tetenbaum joins Brittney Sobel: Perimenopause, Hormones & Why No One Talks About It
In this episode of Modern Conception, Brittney sits down with women’s health advocate, licensed therapist (and attorney) Lauren Tetenbaum to unpack one of the most overlooked stages of reproductive health: perimenopause. Lauren breaks down what perimenopause actually is, why it can begin earlier...
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Who Gets the Embryos? IVF, Divorce & the Law | Brett Ward
In this episode of Modern Conception, Brittney sits down with leading family law attorney Brett Ward to unpack one of the most complicated—and increasingly common—legal questions in modern fertility care: what happens to embryos if a relationship ends? Brett explains how courts approach embryo...
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Ali Mann Stevens: Maternal Hope, Loss & the Power of Sharing Your Story
In this episode of Modern Conception, Brittney sits down with author Ali Mann Stevens to discuss her deeply personal fertility journey and the inspiration behind her book Maternal Hope. Ali opens up about navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and the emotional complexity of holding onto hope...
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Batya Novick: The Grief of Infertility & Letting Go of the Family You Imagined
In this intimate episode of Modern Conception, Brittney sits down with therapist Batya Novick to explore one of the most complex and least discussed aspects of infertility: the grief that lingers even after becoming a parent. Batya shares her personal and professional perspective on the emotional...
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The Truth About Endometriosis (And Why So Many Women Are Misdiagnosed) with Dr. Sheeva Talebian
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women — yet it remains one of the most misunderstood and misdiagnosed conditions in women’s health. In this episode of Modern Conception, I sit down with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Sheeva Talebian for a candid, no-BS conversation about: • What endometriosis...
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Liza Camellerie: Choosing Single Motherhood by Choice
In this episode of Modern Conception, Liza Camellerie shares her decision to become a mother on her own—and why waiting for the “right” partner was no longer part of her plan. Liza opens up about what it really means to choose single motherhood by choice: the clarity, the grief, the empowerment,...
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Alyssa Tucker: Twiblings, Two Pregnancies & Redefining Family
In this episode of Modern Conception, Alyssa Tucker shares her extraordinary path to creating twiblings—siblings born around the same time through two completely different pregnancies. Alyssa opens up about transferring an embryo to a surrogate while simultaneously becoming pregnant herself, and...
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Andy Youmans: Single Dad by Choice & Building a Family Without the Script
In this episode of Modern Conception, Andy Youmans shares his journey to becoming a single father by choice through surrogacy and egg donation—and why waiting for the “right” partner was never part of his plan. Andy opens up about deciding to pursue parenthood on his own terms, navigating the...
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Anna Herrin: Why There’s No “Right” Way to Need IVF
In this episode of Modern Conception, model Anna Herrin opens up to Brittney Sobel about a decision that sparked both curiosity and criticism: turning to IVF after only a few months of trying to conceive. In a culture that often ranks suffering and treats fertility care as something you have to...
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Repeated Pregnancy Loss, Endometriosis & the Path to Surrogacy — Amanda Warsavsky’s Story
Amanda Warsavsky is a mom of three whose path to building her family was anything but simple. After a successful IVF cycle and the creation of healthy, genetically tested embryos, Amanda experienced recurrent pregnancy loss — including early miscarriages and multiple failed and complicated...
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Selby Drummond on Staying on Antidepressants During Pregnancy
Selby Drummond joins Modern Conception for an honest, nuanced conversation about her decision to remain on antidepressants during pregnancy—and the importance of prioritizing maternal mental health. In this episode, Selby shares how she weighed medical guidance, stigma, and fear while making…
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What Everyone Should Know About IVF and Surrogacy with Dr. Brian Levine
In this episode of Modern Conception, hosts Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski sit down with world-renowned reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Brian Levine to break down what every person should know about IVF, surrogacy, egg freezing, and maximizing your chances of success on the path to…
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Simmone Taitt on Infertility, Surrogacy and Building a Family on Your Own Terms
In this powerful episode of Modern Conception: A New Era of Fertility, Decoded, hosts Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski sit down with Simmone Taitt, founder of Poppy Seed Health, to share an intimate and deeply moving look at her journey through infertility, loss, healing, and now—surrogacy.…
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Jenna Wolfe on Coming Out on National TV, Motherhood, Cancer, and Redefining Wellness
When Jenna shared on national television that she was expecting her first child — and that she was a lesbian — she had no idea how many people her story would touch. In this episode of Modern Conception, Jenna opens up about her life as a single mother raising two daughters in New York City, her...
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Dr. Jen Lincoln: The OB-GYN Teaching Millions What We Were Never Taught About Our Bodies
Why do so many women grow up not understanding their own bodies—and what can we do about it? In this powerful episode of Modern Conception: a new era of fertility, decoded, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, OB-GYN, author, and founder of ThreeForFreedom, joins Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski to unpack the...
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Katie Grossbard on Freezing Her Eggs Young, Taking Control of Her Fertility, and the Power of Being Informed | Modern Conception x it is Sloane
Content creator, attorney, and strategist Katie Grossbard joins hosts Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski on Modern Conception: a new era of fertility, decoded to share her personal journey of proactively freezing her eggs at a young age—and why she believes knowledge is power when it comes to...
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Demystifying IVF with Dr. Arielle Bayer
What really happens during IVF—and what’s just a myth? In this episode of Modern Conception, we sit down with Dr. Arielle Bayer, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, to tackle the questions you actually want answered. From whether you can stay on GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) during IVF, to...
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America’s Infertility Crisis: Chelsea Clinton on Reproductive Justice and the Future of Fertility
Infertility is on the rise—and access to care is falling behind. In this powerful episode, Chelsea Clinton joins Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski of it is Sloane to unpack why more Americans are struggling to build families, how systemic inequities are deepening, and why infertility is a public...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A New Era of Fertility, Decoded.No shame. No stigma. Just real talk about modern fertility.On Modern Conception, hosts Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski—founders of it is Sloane—bring you intimate conversations with fertility doctors, patients, advocates, and thought leaders to explore what it really takes to build a family today.From IVF to IUI, egg freezing to surrogacy, reproductive rights to emotional resilience, we break it all down so you can feel informed, supported, and seen.Whether you’re trying now, trying later, or just trying to understand, you belong here.
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Brittney Sobel
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A New Era of Fertility, Decoded.No shame. No stigma. Just real talk about modern fertility.On Modern Conception, hosts Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski—founders of it is Sloane—bring you intimate conversations with fertility doctors, patients, advocates, and thought leaders to explore what it...
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