The Ribbon Box Podcast
by The Ribbon Box
A podcast series brought to you by The Ribbon Box (formerly Fertility Help Hub).Listen to inspiring conversations with holistic experts around the world, as well as shared stories within the wellbeing, fertility, pregnancy and parenting space.Every journey is unique and we're here by your side through the highs and lows - whatever your family-building scenario.Help us grow our community far and wide, to help others out there get what they need. You can do so by subscribing, rating and reviewing – THANK YOU!For giveaways, expert articles and videos, don’t forget to sign up to our weekly newsletters to stay in the loop. We are a likeminded community, smashing taboos. Open up The Ribbon Box and join the conversation today ❤️
Episodes
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Power up – 4 key aspects of women’s health that Ubiquinol can support (episode 4 - Fertility)
Eloise Edington speaks with Dr Joel Evans, OB/GYN Director at The Center for Functional Medicine and Senior Medical Consultant to Kaneka Nutrients, about the role of cellular energy and mitochondrial function in reproductive health. They explore how age-related changes in CoQ10 levels may affect...
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Power up – 4 key aspects of women’s health that Ubiquinol can support (episode 3 - Heart Health)
Eloise Edington speaks with Risa Schulman, Ph.D., President of Tap~Root and Senior Science and Regulatory Advisor to Kaneka Nutrients, about women’s cardiovascular health and the importance of cellular energy for heart function. They explore the science behind ubiquinol and its potential role in...
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Power up – 4 key aspects of women’s health that Ubiquinol can support (episode 2 - Menopause)
Eloise Edington speaks with Melissa Olivadoti, Ph.D., CMPP, President of Assisi Consulting LLC and Medical Affairs Consultant to Kaneka Nutrients, about the biological changes that occur during menopause and their impact on cellular energy and oxidative stress. They explore the role of CoQ10 and...
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Power up – 4 key aspects of women’s health that Ubiquinol can support (episode 1 - Healthy Ageing)
Eloise Edington speaks with Kien Vuu, M.D. (“Doctor V”), triple board-certified physician and medical advisor to Kaneka Nutrients, about cellular ageing, declining CoQ10 production, and the role of ubiquinol in energy production and antioxidant protection. They explore the research behind...
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There’s a memory gap in early parenthood that we don't talk about – and it’s why these two mums are giving the baby book a modern revival
In this episode, Eloise is joined by Katie Grosse and Talia Pollock, founders of Little Love Books, to explore what they call “the memory gap” in early parenthood - those intense, fleeting months where everything happens at once, yet so much becomes difficult to recall later. After experiencing...
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Beyond the catalogue – what really matters when choosing a sperm donor?
In this episode of The Ribbon Box Podcast, Eloise Edington is joined by Dr. Gili Band (Co-Founder & CEO) and Dr. David Kulak (Medical Director) from Cryomate — a leading sperm bank redefining safety, transparency, and genetic screening in donor conception. Together, they unpack what actually...
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Things no one tells you about surrogacy family building, with Be Parent
Surrogacy is often talked about in milestones — matching, transfer, birth. But what about the parts no one prepares you for? In this episode, Eloise Edington is joined by Naia Adamia, Founder & CEO of Be Parent - a full-service surrogacy agency dedicated to creating ethical, inclusive journeys…
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Surrogacy family building – navigating emotions & building bonds
In this episode of The Ribbon Box Podcast, Eloise Edington is joined by Samantha Stacks, Intake Manager in the Surrogacy Department at ACRC Global, to explore the emotional side of surrogacy and the connections that make this path to parenthood so meaningful. Samantha sits at the very beginning…
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Challenging the Endo status quo: Diagnosis myths
Getting a diagnosis for endometriosis can feel overwhelming, and far too many people are told “everything looks normal.” In Episode 3 of our mini-series Challenging the Endo Status Quo, our founder and CEO, Eloise, speaks with Dr Mona Orady MD, FACOG, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon…
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Challenging the Endo status quo: Fertility myths
Does having endometriosis automatically mean you’ll struggle to get pregnant? In Episode 2 of our mini-series Challenging the Endo Status Quo, our founder and CEO, Eloise, speaks with Dr Mona Orady MD, FACOG, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, about the myths surrounding endometriosis and...
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Challenging the Endo status quo: Pain myths
Period pain is often dismissed as “normal”… but truth is it isn’t In Episode 1 of our podcast mini-series Challenging the Endo Status Quo, Eloise, our founder and CEO, sits down with Dr Mona Orady MD, FACOG, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, to break down some of the biggest myths around...
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Protocol, or pause? How to navigate a fertility journey when you feel like you’re running out of time
When fertility timelines feel tight, many people feel pressured to push harder and move faster. In this episode, Eloise is joined by Danielle Cohen, Certified Integrative Fertility and Hormone Health Coach and Founder of Danielle Fertility, to explore when doing more isn’t always the answer. They...
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How can specialist support help me navigate?
In this episode, Eloise Edington is joined by Danny Chu, in-house Prescriber at Envigore, to explore what personalised, medically supported weight management looks like during perimenopause and menopause. Danny breaks down the key health priorities at this stage of life — including hormonal...
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How do I tune my routine to create lasting habits during this season of life?
In this episode, Eloise Edington is joined by Matthew Leckie, certified hypnotherapist and Hypnotherapy Service Lead at Envigore, to explore how menopause and perimenopause can quietly reshape our thoughts, habits, and relationship with food, weight, and routine. Drawing on his clinical work,...
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Why do I feel like a different version of myself in menopause, and what should my health priorities be right now?
In this episode, Eloise Edington is joined by Dr. Irina Jahn, Menopause Support Coach at Envigore with over 30 years of medical experience, for an honest, grounding conversation about what’s really happening in perimenopause and menopause. Together, they break down what these stages actually…
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Where small details = big outcomes: Your IVF lab questions, answered
In Episode 2 of our podcast, our CEO and founder Eloise is back in conversation with Dr. Dana Ambler, Reproductive Endocrinologist, OB-GYN, and Fertility Specialist at Denver Fertility Care — for a look behind the scenes of the IVF lab. They unpack the details most patients never see, from how...
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Who’s behind your fertility care? Meet the Colorado clinic helping demystify the conversation
In our latest podcast episode, our founder Eloise sits down with Dr. Dana Ambler — Reproductive Endocrinologist, OB-GYN, and Fertility Specialist at Denver Fertility Care — to talk about the role of autonomy and individualised care in fertility treatment. Dr. Ambler shares how creating space for...
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Fertility without borders – One patient’s experiences, revealed
In this deeply personal episode, Eloise Edington is joined by Seetal Savla, fertility advocate and TMTC Brand Ambassador, to share her real and raw experience navigating fertility treatment in the UK — the highs, the heartbreaks, and the lessons learned along the way. Seetal opens up about her…
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Fertility treatment in India – Myths, facts & what to expect
In this episode, Eloise Edington sits down with the brilliant Dr. Puneet Rana Arora to uncover what fertility treatment in India is really like — separating myths from facts, and offering clear insights for anyone considering cross-border fertility care. Dr. Rana Arora shares her personal journey...
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Closing the gap – South-Asian egg donor shortages in the UK, and overcoming barriers to treatment
In this powerful episode, Eloise Edington speaks with Dr. Rima Rajkhowa, Medical Director of Gynaecology & Fertility at TMTC, to unpack one of the most pressing issues in reproductive care today — the shortage of South-Asian egg donors in the UK. Together, they explore why this gap exists, how it...
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Does egg freezing affect future fertility? No, but here’s what to know if you’re planning
In this episode, TRB Founder Eloise sits down with Dr. Shirin Khanjani — Dr Shirin Khanjani, Consultant Gynaecologist, accredited subspecialist in reproductive medicine and surgery and co-founder at Fitzrovia fertility — to unpack one of the biggest questions in modern fertility: does egg…
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An MD’s guide to navigating slow and no response to IVF stimulation
What happens when IVF doesn’t go to plan? When your body doesn’t respond to stimulation meds the way you hoped? In this episode, TRB Founder Eloise sits down with Dr. Monica Best, Reproductive Endocrinologist at Reproductive Biology Associates in Georgia and part of The Prelude Network, to talk...
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The power of you - what is integrative medicine & why is it the future of you-shaped healthcare?
In this episode, Eloise sits down with Phoenix Maas, a qualified Osteopath and Functional Medicine practitioner at The Maas Clinic – a beautifully designed, holistic health centre in West Sussex and London, known for its root-cause approach and calming, detail-oriented environment. Together, they...
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Our go-to in Spain - Cliníca Tambre’s Inge Kormelink on pioneering protocols, personalisation, and travelling for treatment
In this episode, we’re joined by Inge Kormelink, CEO of Cliníca Tambre—a leading fertility clinic in Madrid with over 45 years of experience delivering world-class, personalised fertility care. We explore what makes Tambre one of the most trusted clinics in Europe, from their groundbreaking...
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Navigating a donor conception journey solo - what I wish I'd known before
An honest look at starting out as a solo mother by choice What happens when a long-held longing to become a parent starts to take shape in real life? In this candid and deeply personal conversation, TRB Founder Eloise sits down with PhD student Megan McKee to talk about choosing donor conception…
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Adenomyosis vs. endometriosis - what’s the difference, and how do we navigate fertility treatment?
This episode is powered by The Prelude Network, the largest and fastest-growing network of fertility clinics in the U.S. and Canada. Eloise is joined by Dr. Shannon Alexa from Mainline Fertility to explore the key differences between adenomyosis and endometriosis. They discuss how each condition...
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Managing egg freezing and fertility treatment around a career
This episode is powered by CRGH, who have over 30 years of experience in delivering bespoke fertility care in London. In our latest podcast episode, Eloise sits down with Emma and Megan, who are both considering freezing their eggs, and Jasmine, who has already been through two egg freezing…
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Seaweed, fertility and your hormones - What's the link?
In this episode, we’re joined by Sachi Singh, Founder and CEO at Rootless, and Dr. Gabby Pavelko, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and licensed acupuncturist to talk all things seaweed, fertility and your hormones. Rootless is dedicated to promoting hormonal harmony through daily…
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IVF with Uterine Didelphys - Kelsi’s Story
In this episode, we’re joined by Kelsi Wendling, IVF warrior and TikTok creator. She shares her journey with IVF whilst being diagnosed with Uterine Didelphys. Listen to the full episode now, and subscribe to The Ribbon Box podcast today to listen to more like this. Follow Kelsi’s journey on…
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Surrogacy ethics, processes and practice - Ep 3: New pathways for surrogates
This is the final of three episodes with the incredible team at Pinnacle Surrogacy – a distinguished program offering expedited surrogate matching to Pinnacle network patients. In this episode, we’re joined by Christian Fountain, Gestational Carrier, from the Pinnacle Surrogacy team. She shres…
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Surrogacy ethics, processes and practice - Ep 2: Notes on the surrogacy process
This is the second of three episodes with the incredible team at Pinnacle Surrogacy – a distinguished program offering expedited surrogate matching to Pinnacle network patients. In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Campeau, the Surrogate Coordinator at Pinnacle Surrogacy. She walks us through...
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Surrogacy ethics, processes and practice - Ep 1: Ethical approaches to surrogacy in 2024
This is the first of three episodes with the incredible team at Pinnacle Surrogacy – a distinguished program offering expedited surrogate matching to Pinnacle network patients. In this episode, we’re joined by Amber Danley, Surrogacy Program Manager, who tells us more about her role, and some of...
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How to enhance sperm motility - a urologist’s Q&A
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Brian Steixner, board-certified urologist, expert in men’s sexual medicine, and cofounder of Popstar Fertility to talk all things sperm motility. Popstar Fertility is an all-natural sperm health supplement, with a combination of twelve ingredients including...
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LGBTQ+ fertility treatment options - how to navigate and self-advocate, in 2024
In this episode, we’re joined by TFP Fertility Consultant in Reproductive Medicine, Dr Chantal Simonis. As we're in the middle of Pride Month, we've asked Dr Simonis how the LGBTQ+ community can navigate and self-advocate during their fertility journeys. Listen for her insight now. If you need…
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A decidedly different surrogacy experience, with the team at Alcea Surrogacy - Ep 3: Madison’s Story
This is the final of three episodes with the team at Alcea Surrogacy. In this episode, we’re joined by Madison Heggins, Head of Community Outreach at Alcea. She talks about being a law graduate with a familial background in family law and third-party reproduction - and the ways in which Alcea...
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A decidedly different surrogacy experience, with the team at Alcea Surrogacy - Ep 2: Christy’s Story
This is the second of three episodes with the team at Alcea Surrogacy. In this episode, we’re joined by Christy Leonardo, Chief Operating Officer at Alcea. Christy is a mother via reciprocal IVF, 3-time traditional carrier and 1-time gestational carrier that understands first hand what it means…
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A decidedly different surrogacy experience, with the team at Alcea Surrogacy - Ep 1: Angela’s Story
This is the first of three episodes with the team at Alcea Surrogacy. In this episode, we’re joined by Angela Richardson-Mook, CEO & Founder of Alcea. She talks about her personal journey of being an adoptee and mother via IVF mother, 6-time gestational carrier and egg donor that has dedicated…
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How AI advancements in donor egg matching can benefit you
How does AI assist in the egg donor selection process? This week on The Ribbon Box Podcast, we're joined by Birol Aydin, Scientific Director at Ovogene, the first egg bank using AI to enhance results. We cover all things AI & fertility, from; Can AI help track oocyte development? How does AI…
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Advances in IVF transparency - why should we care, and how to choose the right clinic
In this episode of The Ribbon Box Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Vladimio Silva, embryologist and Scientific and Executive Director at Procriar, a leading IVF centre in Portugal. We chat through the advancs in IVF treatment, success rates and how o choose the right fertility clinic. Looking for more...
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Donor eggs and the latest on fertility preservation, from the experts at TFP Fertility
In this episode of The Ribbon Box Podcast, we're joined by TFP Thames Valley Fertility Embryology Manager Danielle Breen and TFP Oxford Fertility Donation & Surrogacy Lead Stacey Rohling, to chat through using donor eggs, and the latest on fertility preservation. In this episode, we cover; How do...
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The test that picked up low ferritin in my twin pregnancy, and how I’m navigating
This week on The Ribbon Box Podcast, we’re joined by Dr Laura Mooney from Randox Health. With TRB Founder Eloise currently expecting twins, she has taken the Randox EveryMother test, a comprehensive health check for women prenatal and postpartum. Dr Mooney joins Eloise to review her results, and...
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Insulin resistance, fertility and well-being (and the latest research to know)
In this episode, we're joined by Emily Johnson, MS, RD and Research Lead at Veri, the program that combines your continuous glucose monitor data with behavior-change psychology and health science to guide you on your fertility journey. We chat insulin resistance and its impact on overall health,...
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Having twins, triplets or multiples? Here’s what to know (with a specialist who knows!)
This week on The Ribbon Box Podcast, we're joined by Professor Asma Khalil, a Consultant Obstetrician and Fetal Medicine specialist at St George’s Hospital, London. With the TRB Founder currently expecting twins, we wanted to get our questions asked by the expert. From the key challenges to be...
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Why we wish we tested his sperm sooner - Sophie and Lee’s story
This week on The Ribbon Box Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sophie & Lee about their fertility journey, and how the male factor played a role. In the fertility space, the focus is overwhelmingly on the female partner. However, in this episode, we deep-dive into the male perspective...
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Beyond kegels - pelvic floor care tips, from TTC to postpartum
If you've ever wondered what's going on down there or how to keep your pelvic floor in top shape, you're in the right place. We're joined by Dr. Sara Reardon aka. The Vagina Whisperer, as she dives deep into pelvic floor care, covering topics from pre-conception to postpartum recovery. From…
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Baby and toddler sleep FAQ - a sleep coach answers your questions
This week, Eloise is joined by Teach to Sleep's Founder Sarah Patel. She answers some of the most frequently asked questions about baby and toddler sleep: How much sleep does your child need at different ages? When will your baby sleep through the night, and what about sleep regressions? Is…
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Navigating the First Trimester: When There's Little to See, but Lots to Feel
This week, Eloise is joined by Juno Diagnostic's Director of Genetic Counselling Katie Sagaser. She shares her insight on bonding with your baby and supporting your partner during pregnancy. Whether you’re navigating the anxiety of early pregnancy after a loss, embarking on the path of fertility...
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Sex after miscarriage. Sex after pregnancy. Sex when TTC.
Catch TRB founder Eloise’s chat with Hot Octopuss Head of Creative Kelly Gordon. Hot Octopuss design and build cutting-edge sex toys - they are passionately inclusive and celebrate diversity, actively working to break down stigmas around all forms of consensual sexual expression. Eloise & Kelly...
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From an endometriosis diagnosis to IVF success
From an endometriosis diagnosis to IVF success
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Getting specific: Diet & lifestyle tips for a successful round of IVF
Catch FHH founder Eloise’s chat with Seed Fertility creator Dr. Danica Thornberry, DAOM, L.Ac. Used by thousands of patients, The Seed Fertility Program is designed to pinpoint specific diet and lifestyle tips and strategies to each stage of your cycle. Optimise your diet and think small, daily...
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A podcast series brought to you by The Ribbon Box (formerly Fertility Help Hub).Listen to inspiring conversations with holistic experts around the world, as well as shared stories within the wellbeing, fertility, pregnancy and parenting space.Every journey is unique and we're here by your side through the highs and lows - whatever your family-building scenario.Help us grow our community far and wide, to help others out there get what they need. You can do so by subscribing, rating and reviewing – THANK YOU!For giveaways, expert articles and videos, don’t forget to sign up to our weekly newsletters to stay in the loop. We are a likeminded community, smashing taboos. Open up The Ribbon Box and join the conversation today ❤️
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