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The Repro Files Podcast
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The Repro Files Podcast dives headfirst into the raw, rage-filled, and relentlessly human realities of reproductive health care in America. It's everything “Infertility, Injustice, and All the Things Nobody Warned You About."Co-hosts AnnMarie Luft and Elizabeth Lee bring decades of frontline nursing experience, policy insight, and unfiltered storytelling to the mic. The show is unapologetically intersectional, blending clinical expertise with social justice advocacy to tackle the issues most platforms won’t touch: IVF denial, abortion bans, LGBTQ+ family building, Medicaid collapse, immigration injustice, and the personal toll of living in a system designed to fail you.Each weekly episode of The Repro Files features a mix of personal narratives, expert interviews, policy breakdowns, and what the hosts call their “rage share of the week”—a segment spotlighting real-world consequences of legislative overreach and systemic neglect.Listeners can expect fearless coverage of the cost of t
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Surrogacy Today with guests Rebecca Gallegos and Shane Zozula of Les Petits Surrogacy
The conversation delves into the world of surrogacy, exploring personal journeys, concierge service and agency standards. It also covers the significance of agency vetting processes, motivations of gestational carriers, educational support, disqualifying factors, and the post-match process. The...
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Talking Mini IVF with Dr. Sherman Silber
The conversation with Dr. Sherman Silber provides a comprehensive understanding of Mini IVF, its principles, misconceptions, patient criteria, and future innovations. Dr. Silber explains the goals of Mini IVF, the use of birth control pills, and the synchronization of stimulation cycles. He also...
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Abortion on Television with Guest Steph Herold
The conversation explores the portrayal of abortion on TV and its impact on public perception. It delves into the need for diverse and inclusive representation of abortion storylines, challenges in depicting abortion on TV, and the influence of TV portrayal on research. The discussion also...
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Politics and Healthcare: In The News Again
The ongoing legal battle over the abortion pill in the United States has created chaos and confusion, impacting access to healthcare for women. The issue extends beyond abortion to medication access, regulatory power, and interstate enforcement. The financial barriers to healthcare and the impact...
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National Infertility Awareness Week with Special Guest, Elizabeth Carr- America's First IVF Baby
The conversation with Elizabeth Carr, the first IVF baby born in the United States, delves into the challenges and triumphs of her parents' journey to conceive her through IVF. It also explores the ongoing struggle for insurance coverage, the impact of IVF advocacy, and the personal experiences…
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The Impact of Language and Managing Uncertainty in Fertility Treatment
The conversation explores the impact of language on fertility patients and the challenges of managing uncertainty in fertility treatment. It delves into the use of specific phrases and terminology in the context of failed cycles and the two-week wait, highlighting the emotional and psychological...
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To Test Or Not To Test: Talking About PGT
The conversation delves into the world of IVF and PGT, exploring the ethical, financial, and societal implications of genetic testing. It highlights the challenges and complexities of decision-making, access, and the impact of cost on patient choices. The discussion also touches on the role of...
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Reproductive Health in the News: How It Is Impacting Us
The conversation covers a range of topics including personal updates, a case of forced C-section, the psychological impact of labor and delivery, the role of doulas in labor and delivery, the impact of birth control misinformation, reproductive coercion and historical context, discussion on the...
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Fertility Support for You: With Guests Allie Moise and Jenn Creacy of Cove
The conversation features the founders of Cove Family, Allie and Jenn, who share their personal experiences with infertility and the founding of Cove Family. They discuss the challenges they faced, the need for support, and the changing landscape of fertility support. They also highlight the...
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! News of the Week
In this episode, the hosts discuss the reproductive news that has come out this past week. Elizabeth and Ann Marie spoke on endometriosis awareness last week and the film "This is Endometriosis" won a BAFTA, coincidence? Perhaps. The AHA has a new study on the link between pregnancy complications...
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Endometriosis Awareness Month: Elizabeth Shares Her Personal Endometriosis Story
The episode begins with a podcast milestone celebration and a discussion about Henrietta Lacks and HeLa cells. It then transitions to Endometriosis Awareness Month, followed by an exploration of endometriosis, its symptoms, and challenges in diagnosis. The conversation delves into the…
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When “Go Forth And Multiply” Doesn’t Add Up
Elizabeth and Ann Marie are back at it with the newest episode of The Repro Files. This week they tackle the pressure of young people to procreate. The conversation covers the government's messaging on fertility and the financial implications of having children. The conversation delves into the...
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Just Scratching the Surface Of Reproductive Mental Health
Join Elizabeth and Ann Marie and guest, Dr. Julie Bindeman as they weave a tapestry about reproductive mental health. They touch on the psych consult that some clinics require or recommend, what a reproductive psychologist's role is, men's mental health in regard to infertility, how the outside...
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Choosing Cancer Risk Reducing Surgery, A Peek at TrumpRx and that Super Bowl LX Ad
Our conversation covers a range of topics related to health awareness, genetic mutations, and personalized decision-making. It delves into the impact of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations on cancer risk, the importance of individualized choice, and the role of support systems in decision-making....
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Fertility Horror Stories and What Really Happens in an Embryology Lab.
We see the headlines- embryo mix-ups at a fertility clinic. These stories are tragic. Are these mix-ups common? How can this happen? We explore this emotional topic and speak with a senior embryologist to get a better understanding of the embryology lab.
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A Conversation on Talking to Your LGBTQ Child and the Art of Compassionate Communication
Elizabeth and Ann Marie are joined by guest, Heather Hester, author of Parenting With Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen and podcaster of More Human More Kind. The conversation delves into the importance of representation and the power of open-mindedness and...
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Get Me Off This Thing Called 2026
The conversation delves into the challenges and uncertainties of the year 2026, highlighting the impact on reproductive health legislation and the complexities of navigating fertility medication costs. The hosts discuss the overwhelming news cycle, the need for reliable information sources, and…
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Ann Marie Solo: 2025 Retrospective
In Elizabeth's absence, Ann Marie takes over the studio and covers a retrospective of 2025, including legislative impact on reproductive health, National Infertility Awareness Week, maternal health monitoring, a fertility clinic bombing, federal advocacy day, state legislators, ASRM Congress,...
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When the Odds Aren’t in Your Favor: Still Showing Up for Patients
In this episode of The Repro Files, Elizabeth and AnnMarie sit down with Dr. Eric Chang, DO, a reproductive endocrinologist with CNY Fertility in Rochester, New York, to explore what it truly means to care for patients when the odds are not in their favor. Dr. Chang shares his personal journey…
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The Dark Underbelly of Surrogacy: Exploitation, Trafficking, and Systemic Risk
A recent New York Times Magazine investigation exposed a disturbing reality within parts of the global surrogacy industry: women recruited under false pretenses, coerced across borders and exploited through loosely regulated reproductive labor arrangements. In this episode of The Repro Files…
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Make It Make Sense: Congress Gets IVF, Soldiers Don’t, And Men Are Betting On Menstrual Cycles
This week, Elizabeth and Ann Marie break down one of the most chaotic stretches in reproductive health news. From Congress quietly stripping IVF coverage for military families to men literally placing bets on WNBA players’ menstrual cycles, America continues to prove it is not serious about...
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Debunking Fertility Myths: What You Need to Know
Ever been told to eat pineapple core before transfer? Lie flat for 20 minutes? Wave essential oils toward your cervix? Welcome to the wild world of fertility urban legends. In this episode, Elizabeth and AnnMarie break down the funniest, strangest, and most persistent myths they’ve heard in…
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Holidays, Grief, and Infertility -Preparing for the Season When Your Heart Is Already Heavy
The holidays can be a time of light, ritual, and family. They can also be a season of sharp grief for anyone navigating infertility, miscarriage, IVF cycles or infant loss. In this episode, Elizabeth and Ann Marie unpack the emotional, clinical and relational pressures that collide during this…
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Let’s Talk Men’s Health — From Heart to Hormones
In this powerful Men’s Health Month episode, Elizabeth and Ann Marie pull back the curtain on the issues men face but rarely discuss. From the silent rise of cardiovascular disease and diabetes to the deep connections between testosterone, metabolic health, mental wellness, and fertility, this...
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ASRM 2025: Science, Shenanigans & San Antonio
This week, AnnMarie and Elizabeth are back from an unforgettable trip to San Antonio for the 2025 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo — and they’re spilling all the tea! From the science that moved them to the conversations that changed them, the hosts share their favorite sessions, big takeaways…
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Defending the Science of Reproductive Medicine
In this powerful pre-ASRM 2025 episode, hosts Elizabeth Lee and AnnMarie Luft unpack one of the most consequential moments in reproductive medicine’s modern history. With the field under mounting political, economic, and ideological pressure, they break down the week’s biggest headlines — from…
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Planning Your Parenthood
In this candid, evidence-based conversation, Elizabeth and AnnMarie dive into one of the most practical and empowering topics in reproductive health - contraception. From abstinence to IUDs and everything in between, they explore how knowledge, choice and autonomy intersect in planning one’s...
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Pride in the Name of Love
It’s the start of LGBTQ+ History Month, and we’re diving headfirst into the intersections of reproductive justice, queer family building, and the battles that still lie ahead. In this episode of The Repro Files, Elizabeth and AnnMarie sit down with Lis Regula — advocate, educator, author, and...
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From Misinformation to Motherhood: Jess’ Journey with PCOS, IVF, and the Truth About RRM
In this episode of The Repro Files Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with Jess, a science teacher, mother of two, and patient advocate who bravely shared her story on Capitol Hill earlier this month. Jess opens up about her fertility journey with PCOS -- the conservative measures she tried, the…
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Nurse Lee Goes to Washington, Part II: From Capitol Hill to Acetaminophen
This week on The Repro Files, we pick up where we left off in “Nurse Lee Goes to Washington.” Elizabeth shares her experiences on Capitol Hill—what surprised her most in D.C., how the Restorative Reproductive Medicine briefings landed with lawmakers, and whether there’s any hope of bipartisan...
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Lives on the Line: Gun Violence, Infant Mortality, and the Politics of Reproductive Freedom
On this week’s episode of The Repro Files Podcast, AnnMarie and Elizabeth confront the hard truth that lives are on the line when it comes to reproductive freedom. They begin with the tragic school shooting in Minnesota, honoring the children and families whose futures were stolen by gun…
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It’s Gettin’ Hot in Here: The Real Deal on Menopause
This week, Elizabeth and AnnMarie tackle a topic that half the population will experience but too few are prepared for: menopause. From hot flashes to hormone replacement therapy, they cut through the stigma, myths, and misinformation to bring clarity to one of the most misunderstood stages of...
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RRM, Personhood, and the Fertility Shell Game
This week, Elizabeth and AnnMarie decode yet another acronym in the fertility alphabet soup: RRM (Restorative Reproductive Medicine). At first glance, it sounds innovative and holistic. But dig deeper, and it’s less about science and more about ideology. In this episode, they break down: What RRM...
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The Birds + The Bees
In this episode, Elizabeth and AnnMarie tackle the word everyone whispers but rarely discusses out loud: sex. From awkward childhood lessons to today’s culture wars, they trace how sex education has evolved, and why silence, shame, and politics have shaped generations of misunderstanding.…
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Broken Systems + Broken Promises
Politicians love to make promises about protecting families and expanding access to care — but what happens when those promises collapse under the weight of politics and power? In this episode, Elizabeth and AnnMarie take you inside the fight for reproductive healthcare access. From the Senate’s...
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Infertility, Injustice, and All Things No One Warned You About
In this inaugural episode of "The Repro Files," hosts Elizabeth Lee and Ann Marie Luft delve into the complex intersection of politics and healthcare. As experienced nurses, they share personal stories and insights on how political decisions impact healthcare access and quality. From the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Repro Files Podcast dives headfirst into the raw, rage-filled, and relentlessly human realities of reproductive health care in America. It's everything “Infertility, Injustice, and All the Things Nobody Warned You About."Co-hosts AnnMarie Luft and Elizabeth Lee bring decades of frontline nursing experience, policy insight, and unfiltered storytelling to the mic. The show is unapologetically intersectional, blending clinical expertise with social justice advocacy to tackle the issues most platforms won’t touch: IVF denial, abortion bans, LGBTQ+ family building, Medicaid collapse, immigration injustice, and the personal toll of living in a system designed to fail you.Each weekly episode of The Repro Files features a mix of personal narratives, expert interviews, policy breakdowns, and what the hosts call their “rage share of the week”—a segment spotlighting real-world consequences of legislative overreach and systemic neglect.Listeners can expect fearless coverage of the cost of t
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The Repro Files Podcast dives headfirst into the raw, rage-filled, and relentlessly human realities of reproductive health care in America. It's everything “Infertility, Injustice, and All the Things Nobody Warned You About."Co-hosts AnnMarie Luft and Elizabeth Lee bring decades of frontline...
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