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The Male Fertility PodcastWhy Fertility Matters at Work? In this powerful episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, hosts Shaun and Ciaran welcome Natalie Silverman and Becky Kearns, co-founders of Fertility Matters at Work. This Community Interest Company is dedicated to improving fertility support in workplaces across the UK and beyond. Both guests bring their personal fertility journeys and professional expertise to the conversation, creating a compelling discussion about the challenges faced by employees undergoing fertility treatment and how employers can better support them.Key Topics Discussed:The founding story of Fertility Matters at Work and how the co-founders' personal experiences shaped their missionThe impact o...2025-05-211h 01
Paths to Parenthub PodcastExciting news...In this mini-episode, listen as Becky and Hayley announce that season three of the podcast is underway and learn more about the upcoming Donor Conception Virtual Summit happening in April - an event not to be missed!Link to get tickets - www.pathstoparenthub.com/virtual-summit2025-03-0713 min
Literacy TalksBright Beginnings: Shaping the Next Generation of Literacy ChampionsThis bonus episode of Literacy Talks recaps the Bright Beginnings pre-service teacher conference. Hosted by Stacy Hurst and featuring insights from a panel of esteemed educators, Lori Anderson, Stephanie Edgren, Dr. Vicki Piquette, and Papae Wymore, the episode delves into the key sessions and takeaways from the conference. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on empowering pre-service teachers with the latest research and best practices in literacy instruction, from foundational skills to engaging and motivating learners. The episode highlights the collaborative spirit of the science of reading community and the passion shared by the committee in equipping the n...2025-01-081h 00Paths to Parenthub PodcastI sold my eggs to pay my rent’ - how one comedy sketch affected so manyIn this episode of the podcast, Becky and Hayley address the upset that was caused by a series of comedy sketches from a UK comedian, which centred around her experience as an egg donor. The sketches sparked widespread upset among our audience, amplifying deeper fears and concerns that are often felt by our community members. In an attempt to address the issue, Becky and Hayley explore how the sketches, intended as humour, inadvertently tapped into larger, unresolved complexities of donor, recipient and donor conceived relationships. The episode reflects on how comedy can sometimes unintentionally compound se...2024-12-1341 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastSolo and Supported: Navigating Donor Conception Through Community and CollaborationIn this episode, Becky and Hayley invite Mel Johnson to share her story of how a solo route to parenthood was the right choice for her. Mel candidly shares her experience of solo motherhood, using a sperm donor to conceive, and why she decided to set up the ‘Stork and I’ online community in order to support others on this path. Following on from an exciting announcement earlier this month, Becky, Hayley and Mel share the benefits of the new collaboration between Paths to ParentHub and The Stork and I and explain how solo members can gain acce...2024-11-2934 min
Building your familyMOM Shares Her Donor Egg Journey to Help Others!In this emotional and inspiring video, a brave mom shares her personal donor egg journey to help others who may be going through a similar experience. From the struggles of infertility to the joys of parenthood, she opens up about the highs and lows of her journey, providing a unique insight into the world of donor egg conception. If you're considering donor egg IVF or have already started your journey, this video is a must-watch.
Useful links from this episode
Becky Kearns
@definingmum: Instagram
@paths_to_parenthub: Instagram
Website: https://pathstoparenthub...2024-10-271h 00Building your familyMOM Shares Her Donor Egg Journey to Help Others!In this emotional and inspiring video, a brave mom shares her personal donor egg journey to help others who may be going through a similar experience. From the struggles of infertility to the joys of parenthood, she opens up about the highs and lows of her journey, providing a unique insight into the world of donor egg conception. If you're considering donor egg IVF or have already started your journey, this video is a must-watch.
Useful links from this episode
Becky Kearns
@definingmum: Instagram
@paths_to_parenthub: Instagram
Website: https://pathstoparenthub...2024-10-271h 00Paths to Parenthub PodcastListening to Donor Conceived VoicesIn this episode Becky and Hayley speak candidly about their interactions and experiences of listening to donor conceived people, particularly within the online space.They discuss what they have learnt from listening to those voices and reflect on why it’s so important to keep an open mind when engaging in these conversations, even when some of those discussions can be challenging. Through thoughtful conversation Becky and Hayley share their tips and advice around how best to navigate spaces that discuss donor conception, and share with their audience alternative ways to gain insight without having to...2024-10-0736 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastI’ve told my child they’re donor conceived - but does anyone else really need to know?Disclosing to our children the truth about their conception story is now (thankfully) seen as practice within our communities - however, deciding who else to tell, whether other family members, friends or even our children’s school teacher or caregiver can be a more complex choice. In this episode Becky and Hayley talk about their own personal experiences of talking to others about how they built their families. The decision of who else to tell (and when) and how these conversations can differ depending on your family make up. During this episode Becky and Hayley’s offer some...2024-08-2739 min
The F Word at WorkZoe Sinclair - Employees MatterWelcome to the first episode of The F Word at Work, a conversation for busy HR, D&I and well-being leads with the aim to open your minds to the vast topic of fertility at work and why it really matters for employees and businesses too. Today you'll hear from all three co-founders Natalie Silverman, (your host) Becky Kearns and Claire Ingle sharing their thoughts on this new podcast series and what it is setting our to achieve and you'll hear our first conversation with a thought leader within the workplace wellbeing space, Zoe Sinclair, founder of...2024-07-2331 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastDonor Siblings - What You Need to KnowIn this episode, Hayley and Becky discuss a topic that is currently in the media due to the new Netflix Documentary, 'The Man with 1000 Kids'. This has raised questions and discussions about a number of donor siblings and the differences between worldwide family limits and UK family limits. Hayley, with personal experience dealing with donor sibling groups both as a DCP and RP, is extremely knowledgeable about current practices and what intended parents need to know. Knowledge is power, which is why we've recorded this episode to help you understand what questions to ask your clinic/bank, the implications of...2024-07-0838 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastWill I bond with my child if we don’t share DNA?In this episode, Becky and Hayley dive into the topic of ‘Attachment and Bonding’, a complex subject that many parents of donor-conceived children are understandably concerned about. Questions such as ‘Will I bond with my child born through egg donation?’ or ‘How will I feel about my baby if we don’t share genetics?’ are all addressed in a compassionate and validating way, whilst also offering some practical advice around how to overcome these feelings. Becky and Hayley draw on their own lived experience as parents through donor conception to offer comfort to the listener, whilst simultaneously looking to the research o...2024-06-0329 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastChoosing a donor: What to considerChoosing a donor can feel like a huge and momentous decision, with lots of emotions involved, information to consider, and steps to take as you move towards becoming a parent through donor conception. Hayley and Becky talk about their own personal experiences of selecting their donors, the smaller decisions that led them to go ahead with their decisions, and how they feel as they reflect on their choices now. They chat about what they wished they'd have known, and consider the different types of donor options and matching processes, as well as the transparency and support they'd like to...2024-04-2233 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastEarly and Often (ish!) - Talking to our children about their conception storyEarly disclosure within donor-conceived families is thankfully now considered best practice, however, that doesn’t mean that the process of ‘telling’ is as easy as child’s play. In this episode, Becky and Hayley take a closer look into the practicalities of discussing conception stories with our donor-conceived children, whilst also exploring some of the complex emotions that may arise for parents when attempting this process. Becky and Hayley provide some helpful examples of how they have tackled these discussions and share some of their favourites children’s story books, tips, and resources that have helped their families along the way....2024-03-2534 min
In Conversation with Nickie AikenFertility rights in the workplaceI recently brought together employers and fertility charities to Parliament to discuss the progress we are making on workplace rights for people undergoing fertility treatment.
Millions of people in the UK are struggling with infertility — and they are having to deal with multiple cycles, side effects and complications in silence in the workplace.
In this episode, I speak to Becky Kearns from Fertility Matters at Work and Laura-Rose Thorogood from LGBT Mummies about our Workplace Pledge (almost 50 companies have now voluntarily signed up); my Parliamentary Bill which aims to give people the right to take time...2024-03-2214 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastLet's talk about genetic lossManaging feelings and emotions around ‘Genetic Loss’ can be a challenge for many parents who have used a donor to build their family. In this episode, Becky and Hayley take a deep dive into the complexities of the emotions surrounding genetic loss, how they can present themselves, and why it’s so important for us to validate and speak up about this often unspoken topic. During this episode Becky and Hayley discuss how Genetic Loss has personally impacted them, both as parents who do not share DNA with their children, and in Hayley’s case as a donor con...2024-01-1731 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastTalking Terminology: Exploring the NuanceIn a recent social media post Becky talked about 'acceptance' being key as a recipient parent through donor conception, specifically around accepting that there is another person who holds a 'parent' title in the scientific, genetic sense, as opposed to the day-to-day parenting role. This sparked a discussion within the comments thread, which is why Hayley and Becky decided to record a spontaneous podcast to discuss this further, with more content and nuance that this topic needs.In this episode you'll hear our own thoughts and opinions, how we approach terminology with our kids, the thoughts of...2023-11-1741 min
The Hoops CrewThe Chaps Chat Cats - AFLW Cats v Dockers Week 7 Recap!Johnny and Sambo jump into the virtual studio to discuss all of their thoughts from Geelong's comfortable victory over the Dockers at Kardinia Park! They talk about peer pressuring their neighbours into mowing the lawn, forward line efficiency, midfield improvements, the continued improvement of Rachel Kearns, and much more! ***For Patreon Subscribers Only*** the Chaps take a look at the ongoing 2023 performance of Becky Webster!2023-10-1742 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastWhy context is key when talking to our childrenIn this episode Hayley and Becky discuss some of the phrases that can be used by recipient parents in speaking to their children, specifically 'You are a gift' and 'You were so wanted'. We discuss how these phrases can sometimes be contentious in social media forums, the different perspectives that people may have, why we as parents might use these phrases, and how important context is when these are shared.With Hayley's experience as a donor-conceived person and both Becky and Hayley's experiences as recipient parents, they explore the nuances, intentions, and potential impacts of using these...2023-10-0929 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastIt’s good to talk (about donor conception)In this first episode of the new season of The Paths to Parenthub Podcast, Becky and Hayley discuss the complexities of social media within the context of donor conception. Specifically, posting as parents and (in Hayley’s case) a donor-conceived person too, they highlight the struggles and the triumphs that can come from being part of this growing online community.During this episode, the pair also discuss what their current challenges are when it comes to navigating life as parents of donor-conceived children, as well as what their hopes and plans are for the podcast series as th...2023-09-1821 min
Paths to Parenthub PodcastIntroducing Series Two of the Path to Parenthub PodcastFollowing on from series one of the previously named ‘Redefining Parenthood Podcast’, host Becky of DefiningMum is joined by co-host Hayley King of All Things Donor Conception to form the ‘Paths to Parenthub podcast’. Sharing perspectives as parents to donor-conceived children, and in Hayley’s case being a donor-conceived person herself, they focus on conversations about some of the more complex, nuanced aspects of donor conception. With the hope of providing different perspectives, information, reflection, and validation as they openly discuss different topics, share stories and ask listeners for their input.Resource links:www.pathstoparenthub.com...2023-09-1200 min
My Surrogacy Journey - The PodcastSurrogacy and your workplace rights ft. Fertility Matters at Work co-founders; Clare and BeckyMy Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.Welcome to Episode 2; Surrogacy and workplace rights ft. Fertility Matters at WorkMike and Wes are back with a brand new episode. Chatting to two of the co-founders of Fertility Matters at Work, Clare Ingle and Becky Kearns. Sadly Natalie Silverman couldn't join us due to prior commitments. In this episode we tackle the conversations to have with your employer. What does good practice look like and how can you work with...2023-08-0648 min
40 and Infertile - A Fertility Podcast for the 40 and olderEpisode 43: WARRIOR STORY - Becky Kearns @definingmum Talks Premature Ovarian Failure in her 20s and Donor Conception and Support with Paths to ParenthubThis is Episode 43! Today, we have Becky Kearns @definingmum and founder of Paths to Parenthub
I think what you’ll notice right away is the gentle soothing manner Becky has about her. She tells her story about premature ovarian failure in her late 20s and the path she took to egg donation. She is incredibly vulnerable today in sharing her fears, her thoughts, the struggle that she had during this time in her life.
We talk about the conversations we have with families about donor conception and the conversations we think about having with our childre...2023-08-051h 47
My Surrogacy Journey - The PodcastComing Up On Episode 2My Surrogacy Journey - The Podcast is the UK's leading multi award winning podcast from a non profit UK surrogacy organisation.Welcome to Episode 2; Surrogacy and workplace rights ft. Fertility Matters at WorkMike and Wes are back with a brand new episode. Chatting to two of the co-founders of Fertility Matters at Work, Clare Ingle and Becky Kearns. Sadly Natalie Silverman couldn't join us due to prior commitments. In this episode we tackle the conversations to have with your employer. What does good practice look like and how can you work with...2023-08-0302 min
Women in TransportThe Women in Transport Podcast. Episode Four. Infertility AwarenessIn this episode we are lifting the lid of infertility and how this effects women at work.
This episode we are joined by:
Becky Kearns, Fertility Matters at Work
Jo Foxall, Transport for Wales and Women in Transport Wales hub lead
Jo Pobrotyn, Women in Transport
Karen Camilleri, Camilleri Appointments
Lucy Smith, Taylor Woodrow
Vicky Glover, Kier Highways
and hosted by Shireen Ali-Khan Women in Transport
This episode is supported by Fertility Matters at Work...2023-06-231h 01
The Progress Educational Trust podcastFertility-Friendly Workplaces? Attitudes to Assisted Conception and EmploymentThis episode of the Progress Educational Trust (PET) podcast discusses what employees and employers can – and should – expect from one another, if an employee has fertility problems or needs assisted conception.The discussion is chaired by Sarah Norcross (Director of PET), with contributions from:⚫ Nickie Aiken MP (Member of Parliament for the Cities of London and Westminster)⚫ Dr Zeynep Gurtin (Lecturer in Women's Health at University College London)⚫ Anya Sizer (Lead for the Fertility in the Workplace initiative at Fertili...2023-03-231h 34
Shortwave Theatre FestivalArtist Talkback: “Jabberwocky & The Listeners”In this Shortwave Theatre Festival presentation, Festival Director Mariah Horner chats with a couple of the artists who made Sarah Emtage’s Jabberwocky & The Listeners come to life on our airwaves: Becky Bridger and Billie Kearns!2022-11-0800 min
Shortwave Theatre FestivalJabberwocky & Listeners Artist TalkbackIn this Shortwave Theatre Festival presentation, Festival Director Mariah Horner chats with a couple of the artists who made Sarah Emtage’s Jabberwocky & The Listeners come to life on our airwaves: Becky Bridger and Billie Kearns!
2022-11-0855 minShortwave Theatre FestivalHalf Past LunchtimeA feline flâneur wanders the sidewalks, gardens, and – to the chagrin of some – open windows of a downtown neighbourhood on a Sunday afternoon. Along the way, he meets a forager, a flirt, a fatigued full-time worker, a grossed-out gardener, a concussed daydreamer, a robin, a widow, and dozens of cucumber beetles. Will he make it home in time for dinner? Will the humans who cross his path make it through the day without losing their minds? This collection of scenes set around Friendship Park is illustrated with songs – some silly, some sombre – composed and sung by Haley Sarfeld. The human...2022-11-0556 min
Shortwave Theatre FestivalHalf Past LunchtimeA feline flâneur wanders the sidewalks, gardens, and – to the chagrin of some – open windows of a downtown neighbourhood on a Sunday afternoon. Along the way, he meets a forager, a flirt, a fatigued full-time worker, a grossed-out gardener, a concussed daydreamer, a robin, a widow, and dozens of cucumber beetles. Will he make it home in time for dinner? Will the humans who cross his path make it through the day without losing their minds? This collection of scenes set around Friendship Park is illustrated with songs – some silly, some sombre – composed and sung by Haley Sarfeld. The human...2022-11-0500 minThe F Word at WorkZoe Sinclair - Employees MatterWelcome to the first episode of The F Word at Work, a conversation for busy HR, D&I and well-being leads with the aim to open your minds to the vast topic of fertility at work and why it really matters for employees and businesses too. Today you'll hear from all three co-founders Natalie Silverman, (your host) Becky Kearns and Claire Ingle sharing their thoughts on this new podcast series and what it is setting our to achieve and you'll hear our first conversation with a thought leader within the workplace wellbeing space, Zoe Sinclair, founder of...2022-11-0151 minThe Fertility PodcastZoe Sinclair - Employees MatterWelcome to the first episode of The F Word at Work, a conversation for busy HR, D&I and well-being leads with the aim to open your minds to the vast topic of fertility at work and why it really matters for employees and businesses too. Today you'll hear from all three co-founders Natalie Silverman, (your host) Becky Kearns and Claire Ingle sharing their thoughts on this new podcast series and what it is setting our to achieve and you'll hear our first conversation with a thought leader within the workplace wellbeing space, Zoe Sinclair, founder of...2022-11-0151 min
In/Fertility In The CityWill the infertility community finally get the workplace legal protection it needs?TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss.--Imagine losing your job because you took time off ‘sick’ for infertility treatment.Nickie Aiken is the MP for the cities of London and Westminster and decided to act after a constituent brought to her attention the injustice of the current system.She is hoping that Parliament will vote in favour of her proposed legislation which would boost fertility employment rights – and change the narrative around fertility treatment in society and in the workplace.--GUEST...2022-10-3132 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastJen - Using a known egg donorIn the final episode of The Redefining Parenthood Podcast's first series, I speak with Jen, one of the very first people I connected with on Instagram as she was in the midst of her own fertility journey. Over many years Jen and her husband have been on a difficult path to parenthood through IVF and loss. Now, as a mum to 'M' all thanks to known egg donation, Jen shares the journey, emotions and personality traits that led her to find their egg donor through a Facebook group and ultimately becoming friends. We talk about...2022-10-121h 14Paths to Parenthub PodcastWhy I donated my eggsIn this special bonus episode of The Redefining Parenthood Podcast I chat with two egg donors from Altrui Egg Donation, Mollie* and Sarah*. We hear about their experiences in donating their eggs in the UK, why they chose to donate, how it has made them feel and what their hopes are for both the recipient parents and the future children. Such a lovely perspective to hear and understand more about, with some really helpful and reassuring insights for recipient parents and also great advice for anyone considering donating too.*Names changed to protect identities.2022-09-2347 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastWhat DCP want parents to know with Hayley & Emma.This episode of the Redefining Parenthood Podcast has been released to coincide with International Donor Conception Awareness Day (ICDAD), where this year the focus is on "talking, listening and learning". As part of this series I wanted to focus on the important perspective of Donor Conceived People (DCP). Social media can be a brilliant tool for opening up discussions, but can often become heated in rapid-fire comment threads, which is why I wanted to host a discussion with two donor conceived adults to bring to life through conversation "What DCP want parents to know". I'm grateful to be j...2022-04-271h 01
The Fertility SuiteBecky Kearns - Donor conception & BeyondBecky is the founder of 'Paths to Parent Hub' which is an online support network & community for couples going down the route of doner conception. She also co-founded 'Fertility Matters at Work', a company which is dedicated to raising awareness and education of fertility issues in the workplace. In this episode we discuss: - When to consider, or when you might have to consider, donor conception- Different types of donation - ie: egg, sperm, embryo, double - The main things to consider when choosing a donor - Where to go...2022-04-2545 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastJulie's story - Talking to our childrenIn this episode, Becky chats with fellow DEIVF mum and author of Happy Together Children's Book, Julie Marie. We hear Julie's story and what led to her creating Happy Together, before delving deeper into our emotions and experiences of talking to our children about their conception. We also talk about our hopes and fears for the future, as well as the importance of listening, learning and growing as parents, including the many different perspectives that are shared from donor conceived people too. Following their chat, Becky and Julianne (Perinatal Psychologist at Parenthood in Mind) pick up on why...2022-04-131h 13
In Conversation with Nickie AikenImproving IVF support in the workplaceDid you know 1 in 6 couples are affected by infertility and it cuts through all socio-economic backgrounds and ethnicities? Undergoing IVF treatment while juggling a career is tough - over 36% of staff undergoing treatment have considered leaving their job. We need to improve IVF support in the workplace. In my this episode I talk to Becky Kearns and Claire Ingle from Fertility Matters at Work - they educate businesses and organisations about the reality of IVF at work. I'm also joined by Natalie Sutherland from Burgess Mee, a law firm that helps families with fertility law.2022-04-0120 minIn Conversation with Nickie AikenImproving IVF support in the workplaceDid you know 1 in 6 couples are affected by infertility and it cuts through all socio-economic backgrounds and ethnicities? Undergoing IVF treatment while juggling a career is tough - over 36% of staff undergoing treatment have considered leaving their job. We need to improve IVF support in the workplace. In my this episode I talk to Becky Kearns and Claire Ingle from Fertility Matters at Work - they educate businesses and organisations about the reality of IVF at work. I'm also joined by Natalie Sutherland from Burgess Mee, a law firm that helps families with fertility law.2022-04-0120 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastSeetal Savla - Hope, expectation and cultural challengesIn this episode Becky chats with Seetal at a point in time where she is still on her path to parenthood through donor conception. Knowing that there are many out there still on their journey, feeling even more isolated when donor conception isn't working in the way they'd expected, Becky wanted to give air-time not just to the success stories, but also to the reality of when things don't always go to plan. *Sensitive warning - talk of miscarriage* In this chat Becky and Seetal focus on the emotions she went through right from making t...2022-03-2852 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastShaun - The Male PerspectiveIn this episode, Becky chats with Shaun, a dad to one-year-old twins conceived using donor sperm following a diagnosis of azoospermia. They focus on Shaun and Jenna's journey to conceive from the male perspective, such as how at the time he didn't realise his grief was presenting as anger and how it impacted his identity as a man. He shares how he started to process his feelings of grief and started to question whether he really needed to share genetics to be a father, leading him to where he is today - a proud dad who in his words...2022-03-1450 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastCamille Guaty - Shame and sharing your storyIn this episode Becky chats with fellow donor egg mama, Camille Guaty, a US TV and Film Actress who is one of the first in Hollywood to openly speak about using an egg donor. They focus on Camille's fertility struggle, her journey towards using donor egg IVF to conceive and the shift in emotions surrounding this. It's emotional, honest and relatable with a focus on the difficult feelings of loss as well as the joy that this path has led to. Becky then speaks with Julianne Boutaleb, Perinatal Psychologist at Parenthood in Mind to delve deeper into t...2022-02-281h 04
The Worst Girl Gang EverS4, E8 - Becky Kearns @definingmum - Donor ConceptionThis week we chatted to Becky Kearns. Here is what she had to say: Hi I'm Becky, a fertility advocate and grateful mum to three girls following an early menopause diagnosis, a long fertility journey, miscarriage and eventually redefining and achieving my dream using donor eggs. As @definingmum I now raise awareness of this alternative path to parenthood and support others needing to explore this route to build their family. I launched my membership platform Paths to Parenthub in 2020, providing people with both support and connection for donor conception. I'm also a co-founder o...2022-02-2046 minPaths to Parenthub PodcastThe Redefining Parenthood PodcastHosted by Becky of DefiningMum, The Redefining Parenthood (RP) podcast focuses on family building when using a donor, featuring stories where a difficult trying to conceive journey has unexpectedly led them towards this path. Through personal stories Becky will sharing relatable conversations, talking about hope and expectations, alongside feelings of shame, dealing with genetic loss, family resemblances, talking to others and importantly to our children about this lesser discussed family building story. She'll be joined by guests who have become friends of mine, all at different stages of their journey, along with Julianne Boutaleb a Per...2022-02-1102 min
Henpicked Menopause PodcastEarly Menopause, Fertility, Work - Becky Kearns Ep 20In this episode the story of Becky Kearns. She is a mum to three girls all thanks to egg donation. ‘Mum’ is a word Becky feared she’d never get the chance to use, due to a diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency, a form of very early menopause. In this episode Becky tells her own story, her long fertility journey including many failed IVF cycles and miscarriage before she made the momentous decision to build a family using an egg donor. Resources: Defining Mum: https://definingmum.com Fertility Matters at Work: https...2022-01-1729 min
The Fertility PodcastFertility Matters at WorkContinuing our series on all things to do with navigating a fertility journey whilst working, we’re delighted to chat with Natalie’s co-founder and partner in crime at Fertility Matters at Work - Becky Kearns. Sadly, Claire Ingle who is also a co-founder had tech gremlins and couldn’t join us to chat. We’re also joined by Helen Burgess who, like Kate, is a partner at Fertility Matters at Work and an employment lawyer at Shoosmiths. Becky gives us the low down on the recent launch of the Fertility Matters at Work e-learning training...2021-11-2249 min
Wired EducatorBoom! Deliver Awesome Feedback, an Interview with Ben KalbThis is episode 210 of The Wired Educator Podcast, and I have the privilege to share with you the awesomeness of Ben Kalb. Ben is an amazing educator and we are both members of The Apple Distinguished Educator Community. Ben teaches some important things we need to know about delivering awesome feedback. We also have a great conversation about deficit thinking and the power of storytelling in education. Ben Kalb is the Director of Communication for the Muskegon Area ISD in Muskegon Michigan. As a former classroom teacher he is a passionate advocate for Public Schools. Be...2021-10-1842 min
Fertility Life RaftDonor Conception and Shifting Perspectives with Becky KearnsI had the pleasure of chatting to Becky Kearns in today's episode. Becky is a friend of mine who I met through the online community sharing our stories and how we found we didn't have the support we needed as we were going through our experiences. In this episode she shares her story and says she remembers how lost and alone she felt. By hearing these stories, by opening the dialogue, by smashing down these taboos it just makes it so much easier and so much better for all of us to understand much more about donor conception. I...2021-09-201h 01
The Fertility PodcastDonor Sperm and Treatment abroadIn this episode, we’re talking about donor sperm and treatment abroad. We have discussed donor conception on the podcast before and refer throughout the episode to previous chats we’re had as we’ve spoken to egg donors, as well as organizations that help match you with donors both in the UK and abroad and we’ve heard your stories about having treatment abroad with a donor egg or sperm, for a multitude of reasons. The idea of using a donor to make your baby can take a lot of time to get your head around and it's...2021-09-0649 min
Friends With FertilityDonor Conception with Becky Kearns (@definingmum)In today’s Pretty Little Tribe Podcast episode, we speak with Becky Kearns, creator of Paths to Parent Hub, a resource that connects, supports, and answers all your questions about donor conception. When Becky’s plans for motherhood were first interrupted by early menopause, she refused to believe that her only option would be donor conception. Now, looking at her three beautiful children, she wouldn’t have it any other way. Join us as Becky talks about her fears surrounding donor conception and how she was able to overcome them over time. If you e...2021-06-1843 min
Reading EnvyReading Envy 220: Pronunciations with ScottScott returns from a coastal vacation and three recent reads. We also discuss group reads via BookTube, the appeal of series, and more.Download or listen via this link: Reading Envy 220: Pronunciations Subscribe to the podcast via this link: FeedburnerOr subscribe via Apple Podcasts by clicking: SubscribeOr listen through TuneIn Or listen on Google Play Or listen via StitcherOr listen through Spotify Or listen through Google Podcasts Books discussed: Njal's Saga by AnonymousTrue Story by Kat...2021-05-1800 min
The LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleSaoirse Noonan & Muireann DevaneyThis week Shelbourne's high profile signing Saoirse Noonan and Athlone Town debutant Muireann Devaney join Stephanie Roche and Breifne Earley to chat about their conflicting experiences on the opening day of the SSE Airtricity League Women's National League season.Stephanie talks through each of the four games played on Saturday including her own Peamount side's late win down in Wexford, Becky Cassin's long range strike to level matters after Rachel Kearns had given Galway the advantage with a first half hat trick and Bohemians blistering start to the campaign with goals aplenty against Treaty United....2021-03-3150 min
The Stork and IS2: Donor Eggs with Becky from Defining MumIn todays episode I chat to Becky Kearns AKA @definingmum
Becky has 3 gorgeous girls with her husband, who she conceived using donor eggs in the Czech Republic.
In this episode we discuss:
- Feelings of loneliness when on the donor conception journey
- Why Becky started her blog Defining Mum
- Societal expectations of parenthood
- What shapes a person over and above genetics
- The pros and cons of having a partner when you're going through this process
- Connecting with others in the same situation
- Our fears about this route to parenthood and the importance of sharing them i...2021-02-1045 min
Motherhood Exposed PodcastDefining Mum - Interview with Becky KearnsToday Zoe speaks to Becky Kearns, also known as the defining mum! Becky shares her journey into parenthood which resulted in using donor eggs to conceive her three beautiful girls. Zoe learnt so much from listening to Becky and found her story fascinating. Listen in today for an emotional and insightful episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS Becky met her husband after being in a long-term relationship, they were introduced by friends and hit it off straight away. They both knew what they wanted from life which meant things moved quite qui...2021-01-141h 00
Spoilerpiece TheatreRacial Justice Films, "Becky," and "Shirley"Because we support Black Lives Matter, and we believe in amplifying Black voices, we open our show this week by discussing Coolidge Corner Theatre's anti-racist film list (5:44) and offering our own racial justice film recommendations. Then we talk about the brutally violent, wildly entertaining movie, BECKY (20:06), where Lulu Wilson fights a neo-Nazi played by Kevin James. Next, we cover the beautiful, psychological film SHIRLEY (39:33), where Elisabeth Moss plays a fictionalized version of writer Shirley Jackson. In our Patreon bonus audio, we review Takashi Miike's DEAD OR ALIVE, which caused one of us to turn it off after just 15 minutes.2020-06-051h 08
Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVFNavigating fertility treatment at work; AMH vs egg qualityHello! Are you a new listener? Why not start from the first episode? You'll get to know us better that way.It's a post-Easter egg-stravaganza: while the Foxes browse an egg bank for the first time, Professor Tim talks low AMH and egg quality - is there a correlation? Meanwhile, Emma and Gabby talk to HR specialists Becky Kearns and Claire Ingle, who explain what your rights are at work when you're undergoing fertility treatment - and whether it's a good idea to take that big new job.Mild swears throughout....2020-04-141h 05
The Fertility PodcastHow to have the TTC conversation at workWe all spend A LOT of our time at our place of work of if you freelance, you possibly spend time in and out of workplaces.However it manifests, if you are working it takes up a lot of your time. So when it comes to trying to conceive and struggling - the one thing you really need in place is a supportive workplace. Sadly, this often isn't the case, which is why Natalie has teamed up with two brilliant ladies Becky Kearns and Claire Ingle to create Fertility Matters at work. This epi...2020-02-2419 min
Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping EducationDr. John Medina, Brain RulesEpisode 046: Dr. John Medina - Brain RulesWe’ve been waiting for years now for the chance to interview Dr. John Medina: Developmental Molecular Biologist, Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and author of Brain Rules, Brain Rules for Baby, Brain Rules for Aging Well, and Attack of the Teenage Brain, to name a few. Dr. Medina takes time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about Theory of Mind, stress and learning, and some history behind our fancy brains. Connect with Dr. John MedinaWebsite: http://www.br...2019-10-0742 minVrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping EducationMaking the Most of Your SummerEpisode 041: Making the Most of Your Summer
A compilation episode highlighting advice on how to make the most of your summer, courtesy of the interviews from some of our amazing guests. Don’t let decision fatigue get you down! And share with us your summer plans at #makesomevrainwaves.
Connect with Vrain Waves
Website: vrainwaves.com | Twitter: @VrainWaves | Becky Twitter: @BeckyEPeters | Ben Twitter: @mrkalb
Links & Show Notes
Physical exercise (03:53)
Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina
Episode with Doris Kearns Goodwin
Benjamin Hardy blog post in Medium: “Behavior drives motivation.”
Robyn Jackson: “First you make your hab...2019-06-1015 min
Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVFEgg donation, early menopause and the 12 week progesterone puzzleHello! Are you a new listener? It might be a good idea to go back to the start of the podcast and listen from there. You'll get to know us better.Emma and Gabby are joined by Becky Kearns to talk about how she conceived her three daughters via egg donation after she was diagnosed with early menopause. Professor Tim explains why clinics ask IVF patients to stop drugs at different stages during early pregnancy.Some swears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-041h 20Vrain Waves: Teaching Conversations with Minds Shaping EducationDoris Kearns Goodwin & Michael Goodwin - Learning Through HistoryEpisode 038: Doris Kearns Goodwin & Michael Goodwin, Learning from History
Connect with Doris Kearns Goodwin
Website: https://doriskearnsgoodwin.com/ | Twitter: @DorisKGoodwin
Connect with Michael Goodwin
Website: https://riversc9.wixsite.com/riversandrevolutions/michael-goodwin-rivers
Connect with Vrain Waves
Website: vrainwaves.com | Twitter: @VrainWaves | Becky Twitter: @BeckyEPeters | Ben Twitter: @mrkalb
Links & Show Notes
Constitutional Convention Story (01:32)
Doris Kearns Goodwin (Website)
Leadership in Turbulent Times
Rivers and Revolutions (3:51)
How Doris & Michael got started in education (04:01)
The impact of Concord on their lives (05:46)
Layers of history
Richard Goodwin (08:22)
NPR story on Richard...2019-05-2753 min
Screen The Screener College Basketball PodcastMid-Major Rundown: Gonzaga's problem, Bucknell & Becky HammonGus Kearns @ckearns12 brings you his weekly Mid-major rundown of all the games past, present, and future!
SoCon: ESTU drops one to UNCG
Patriot: Bucknell rides the magic carpet
MEAC: Savannah State keeps it 100
America East: 15 and counting...
Big West: Gauchos garner road win
WAC: NMSU finally falls to Utah Valley
MWC: Wolfpack wins while losing...
SWAC: Grambling gets going
WCC: Gonzaga's got a problem?
Dr. Tony Trivia
Gus Got Next!
Weekend Rundown goes through Cincy!
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Listen to short clips from the podcast on you tube at: ...2018-02-1748 min
Screen The Screener Basketball PodcastMid-Major Rundown: Gonzaga's problem, Bucknell & Becky HammonGus Kearns @ckearns12 brings you his weekly Mid-major rundown of all the games past, present, and future! SoCon: ESTU drops one to UNCGPatriot: Bucknell rides the magic carpetMEAC: Savannah State keeps it 100America East: 15 and counting...Big West: Gauchos garner road winWAC: NMSU finally falls to Utah ValleyMWC: Wolfpack wins while losing...SWAC: Grambling gets goingWCC: Gonzaga's got a problem?Dr. Tony TriviaGus Got Next!Weekend Rundown goes th...2018-02-1747 min
Weekly Leader Podcast21 | Fran Maier, CEO of Truste.comWelcome/Intros
Twitter shout outs from @TerribleTed66 and Becky Robinson of @LeaderTalk
Leadership News
Obama and the Olympic Failure
WL Website of the Week
1-800-CEO-READ blog / website / In Bubble Wrap
Pam's Research Finding of the Week
Multiple Team Membership: A Theoretical Model of its Effects on Productivity and Learning for Individuals, Teams, and Organizations by Michael Boyer O'Leary, Boston College, Carroll School of Management, Department of Organization Studies; Mark Mortensen, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Sloan School of Management and Anita Williams Woolley, Carnegie Mellon University
Weekly Leader
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