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Hopeful Hints — 161 episodes

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The Vascular Cause of Pelvic Pain No One Is Talking About | Dr. Brooke Spencer, MD, FSIR

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Your UTIs Aren't Bad Luck — They're Hormonal

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The Pain You Were Told Was Normal: The Truth About Endometriosis Your Doctor Missed

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Doctors Told Me It Was Anxiety. It Was Hormones.

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Why Weight Loss Stops Working for Women After 30 (It's Not Calories)

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Your Labs Are Normal, But You're Not: What's Being Missed in Women's Healthcare

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My Gut Health Journey: What I’m Learning About Endometriosis, Infertility, and Women’s Health. Guest Episode with Dr. Shylah Schauer, NP

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The Parasite Cleanse Debate: Legit Root Cause or Overblown Trend?

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The Truth About Hypothyroidism + Hashimoto’s: What Labs to Ask For and Why

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POTS and Hormones: The Overlooked Connection Every Woman Should Know

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Iron Deficiency: Beyond Hemoglobin Limits

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PCOS, Endometriosis, or Just Hormones? Decode Your Symptoms Fast

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What No One Tells You About Perimenopause (But Should!)

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Hormone Imbalance Signs You’re Ignoring (And What to Do About Them)

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Top 5 Labs Every Woman Should Ask For (Even If Your Doctor Says You’re Fine)

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Guest Episode: Dr. Liz Jones Mens Pelvic Health

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Menopause: Celebrating a New Chapter and Up To Date Treatment Guidelines

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The Hidden Clues: Symptoms of Infertility You Might Be Ignoring

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PMDD 101: What It Is, What It’s Not, and Why It Matters

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Unexplained Infertility: The Garbage Diagnosis We Need to Challenge

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The Rise of Male Infertility: Causes and Solutions

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Teens & Endometriosis: How Early Signs Get Ignored

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Endometriosis & Gut Health: Why Your IBS Might Not Be IBS

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Endometriosis Pain: Why It’s More Than ‘Just Bad Periods’

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Part 4: Life After Endometriosis Surgery: Recovery, Healing, and What’s Next

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Part 3: Endometriosis Q&A: Answering Your Top Questions About Symptoms, Surgery, and Recovery

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Part 2: Caregiver’s Guide to Supporting Endometriosis Surgery: Practical and Emotional Tips

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Part 1: My Endometriosis Diagnosis Journey: From Symptoms to Choosing Excision Surgery

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The Role of Hormones in Migraines: Understanding the Influence and Managing the Pain

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Testosterone and DHEA: A Guide for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause

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Estrogen: A Guide for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause

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Progesterone: A Guide for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause

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Guest Episode: Dr. Robert Kiltz the Founder and Director of CNY Fertility

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Women's Health Month: Empowering Women to Prioritize Their Health and Wellness

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Unveiling the Mysteries of Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome (LUFS): Understanding and Navigating Infertility

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Unexplained Infertility: The Value of Second Opinion

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Bridging the Gap: What People Without Infertility Should Know

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The Lowdown on Low T: Understanding Testosterone Deficiency and Fertility

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The Connection Between PCOS and Infertility: What You Need To Know

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Conception Connection: Optimizing Sperm for Pregnancy Success

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Sperm Matters: Navigating Fertility Treatments with Sperm Issues

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The PCOS struggle with Infertility and Medical Gaslighting: Meet Krysta Wishek

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Stop! Don’t Have A Hysterectomy Until You Listen To This

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Can Teen Girls Have Endometriosis? A Guide for Teens and Their Families

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Adenomyosis: What is it, Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Adam Duke

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Endometriosis and Adenomyosis: Meet Naomi Kranz

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The Energy Drink Dilemma: Navigating Health Risks With Energy Drinks

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Symptoms and Signs of Thyroid Disorders + Thyroid Testing and Diagnosis

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Thyroid Health in Women: The Critical Intersection of Gender and Well-Being

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The Connection Between Thyroid and Weight

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Understanding Thyroid Function + Thyroid Disorder Causes

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Exploring Semaglutide: A New Hope for PCOS Management

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What Is Insulin Resistance?

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How to Advocate for Yourself When You Have PMDD Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

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PMDD Treatments: Myth versus Facts

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The Science Behind PMDD: Hormonal Shifts, Brain Chemistry, and More

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PMS vs. PMDD: The Fundamental Differences

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Detecting Breast Cancer: 5 Signs, Timing, and Understanding the Stages

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Early Awareness: Breast Cancer Screenings for Young Women

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10 Steps for Women Suspecting Breast Implant Illness

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Unveiling Breast Implant Illness: Understanding, Signs, and Causes

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Breast Implant Illness: Meet Gina Norton

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Exploring Surrogacy: Steps for Both Surrogates and Intended Parents

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Grief and Infertility: Navigating the Silent Struggle

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Miscarriage 101 : Miscarriages, Autoimmune Diseases, and the Medical Missteps

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12 Miscarriages, Marriage Struggles, Autoimmune Protocol, and Growing Your Team: Meet Lisa Rahaja

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It's Ok To Not Be Ok : The Hidden Struggle: Women Not Being Okay and the Importance of Speaking Out

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10 Ways To Advocate For Your Healthcare And Avoid Medical Gaslighting

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The Power of a Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team in Women's Health

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Can You Experience Postpartum After A Miscarriage?

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Miscarriage, Post Partum, Marriage, and Creating Your Healthcare Team: Meet Kelsey Nisbet

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Empowering Teen Girls: Navigating Hormones, Healthcare, and Treatment Options

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Battling Hormonal Acne: Causes, Testing, and Treatments

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The Impact of Imbalanced Hormones on Mental Health

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Acne, Mental Health, PCOS, Endometriosis: Meet Kristin Himmelspach

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Endometriosis Surgery, Should You Have It?

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All Things Endometriosis: Guest Episode Dr. Adam Duke, Excision Surgeon and Endometriosis Expert

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Diagnosing and Treating Endometriosis

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What is Endometriosis and Do You Have It?

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Guest Episode: Andrea Hensrud Infertility Disruptor, Certified Health and Life Coach

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What Is Stress and How Does It Impact Your Health and Fertility

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6 Tips For Surviving The Two Week Wait

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Guest Episode: 3 Tips For Any Stage Of Conception with Hanna Bowers

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8 Tips For Surviving The Holidays When Going Through Infertility

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Are Clots and Cramps During Your Period Normal? 6 Reasons This May Be Happening

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Guest Episode: Sheri Johnson With 3 Tips For You Whether You Are Going Through Infertility, Childlessness, or Perimenopause

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Not Feeling Heard By Your Healthcare Provider? Here Are Five Signs of Medical Gaslighting

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Abnormal Hair Growth. Is Excessive Hair Growth Normal With PCOS? And My First Viral TikTok That Had Me Feeling Frustrated

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Guest Episode: Eran Amir of GoStork

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PCOS and Adolescents. When Can Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Be Diagnosed?

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Complications of Uncontrolled or Undiagnosed Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

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How Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ( PCOS ) Impacts Your Fertility, Pregnancy, and Post Partum Care

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Do I Have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) ?

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3 Tips After Failing An IUI

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3 Tips After Failing An IVF Cycle

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Metformin versus Myo Inositol for PCOS

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Guest Episode: Monique Farook from Infertility and Me Podcast

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How To Become An Infertility Advocate

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Can You Improve Your Egg Quality?

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Mental Health and Infertility

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Should I Share My Infertility Journey?

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Guest Episode: Tess Kossow, Author, Fertility Warrior, Coach, and Cardia Arrest Survivor

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Guest Episode: Michelle Oravitz, Oriental Medicine and Hypnotherapy for Fertility

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Guest Episode: Hypnotherapy with Natalia Griffin

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Should I Have Surgery For Endometriosis?

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Diagnosing and Treating Endometriosis

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5 Signs You May Have Endometriosis

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Endometriosis 101

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Do I Need A Fertility Coach?

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Guest Episode: Cathie Quillet Part 2: Marriage and Infertility

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Guest Episode: Cathie Quillet Part 1: Marriage During Infertility

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5 Tips to Surviving the Two Week Wait

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5 Steps to Picking a Prenatal Vitamin

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Guest Episode: Myriam Steinberg of Catalog Baby

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10 Tips For Going Through IVF from Dr. Brandner

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Guest Episode: Tricia Roos from When Wishes Change

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Dear Friends and Family, I Have Infertility

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Guest Episode: Marilyn Gomez of Infertile Tees shares three pillars to help navigate infertility

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Holidays and Infertility

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Guest Episode: Dr. Amy Divaraniya, Founder and CEO of OOVA shares about implementing OOVA into your routine as well as the power of advocating, speaking out, and showing yourself grace.

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Guest Episode: Dr. Maria T Rothenburger, PhD, LPC shares ways to be in control during infertility treatments and explains spirit baby communication

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Depot Lupron for unexplained infertility, failed embryo transfer, and recurring miscarriage?

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Guest Episode: Marley Perron shares for the first time her infertility story along with the impact of endometriosis and vasectomy reversal.

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Guest Episode: Annie Schlecht Shares About Her Recent Miscarriage Along With Ways to Grieve

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Conceiving After a Miscarriage

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Guest Episode: Kristin Shadick of GoStork Discusses Third Party Reproduction

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5 Things You Need to Know About Having a Miscarriage From a Nurse Practitioner

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PCOS Series Part 4: PCOS Lifestyle and Management

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PCOS Series Part 3: Common Supplements and Medications Used For PCOS

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PCOS Series Part 2: The Ugly Truth About Diagnosing PCOS

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PCOS Series Part 1: Do You Know What Type of PCOS You Have?

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Guest Episode: Emily Ginn talks about mindset during IVF and beyond

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Guest Episode: Lisa White with IVF Manifesting a Miracle

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AMH Levels: What are they? What do they tell us? Can you improve your level?

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Unexplained Infertility: Definition, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Guest Episode: Ali Prato from Infertile AF and Fertility Rally!

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Progesterone 101

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5 Cares To Have In Place When Starting IVF

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Fertility Yoga with Lauren Blandin

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First Trimester Bleeding After IVF Treatment

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Kela Smith of The Puzzle Hormone Method joins us this week!

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Top 3 Causes of Male Factor Infertility

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Can You Improve Sperm Motility and Morphology?

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Trauma, finding support, and speaking your story with this week's guest Justine Froelker

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Understanding Your Treatment Options and Implementing a Fertility Lifestyle

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Maria McMaster of Fitness Fertility Discusses Exercise While Going Through Infertility

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Seeking a Second Opinion When Going Through Infertility

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5 Statistics About IUI You Probably Didn't Know

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How to Strengthen Your Marriage During Infertility with Natalie Reiter

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Self - Care During Infertility and Beyond with Special Guest Lindsay Fischer

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Dear Friends and Family, I have Infertility

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The Impact of Infertility on Mental Health

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3 Ways to Share Your Story- Infertility or Otherwise

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BONUS EPISODE: Are you using Google to find answers while going through infertility?

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How to Become an Infertility Advocate and Share Your Infertility Story

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Cathie Quilliet of the Quilliet Institute Discusses Sex During Infertility and Much More

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Mollie Walker from Tennessee Fertility Advocates Shares 3 Hopeful Hints

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3 Ways You Can Research Fertility Clinic’s

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Why Should You Work With a Fertility Coach?

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10 Questions to Ask Your Reproductive Endocrinologist

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Hi, I’m Tara! My story of miscarriage, IUI, IVF, Traumatic Pregnancy, Non-Profit Founder, and Fertility Coach