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Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building
What's New and Innovative in Sperm Donation, with Dylan Morgan of Cascade Cryobank, a forward-thinking sperm bank
On this expert minisode, Dylan Morgan of Cascade Cryobank, a sperm bank based in Washington, talks about innovations and recent happenings in the world of sperm donation. Cascade Cryobank was founded in response to the need for safe, high-quality donor sperm that has emerged in recent years. Their mission is to recruit outstanding donors and to produce frozen sperm of exceptional quality for use by families and individuals pursuing assisted reproductive care. Dylan talks about how Cascade Cryobank is implementing video calls between potential donors and recipients, and how AI is being incorporated into the fertility and sperm donation wor...
2025-07-22
18 min
Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building
Infertility, child loss and surrogacy advocate Keri Croft on 16 years of infertility, her two earthside babies, losing three girls, and finding her dream surrogate
Meet Keri Croft, an infertility, child loss and surrogacy advocate who went through 16 years of infertility. On today's ep, Keri tells Ali all about her family building journey, which includes having her son, and also the devastating loss of her first girl, Angel, who was missing part of her cerebellum. "It was a horrible, horrible decision to have to make, and I wouldn't wish it on anybody," Keri says of undergoing a TFMR (Termination for Medical Reasons). Keri talks about how a balanced translocation affected their fertility journey, and also how she navigated IUI and IVF. "I tried everything. And...
2025-07-18
42 min
Daily Dose of Dana
Jax Taylor is DONE - He's GONE From the Valley! Blake Lively Is LOSING in Court of Public Opinion & EW Alison Brie & James Franco, Kelly Ripa & Marc Consuelos & Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott
Welcome to the latest Hollywood gossip roundup! 🍵 In this video, we dive into the jaw-dropping drama surrounding Jax Taylor—has he finally gone too far? 😱 We’re breaking down why there’s no coming back for him this time. Plus, Blake Lively is facing a major backlash in the court of public opinion—what’s got everyone talking? 👀 And hold onto your seats for the cringe-worthy details: Alison Brie caught cutting James Franco’s toenails in PUBLIC! 🤢 Lastly, Kelly Ripa spills some way too personal tea about Mark Consuelos’ morning routine that’ll leave you speechless. 😬 🔥 Don’t miss out on the hottes...
2025-07-16
1h 06
Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building
Zach and Alexandra French on surviving breast cancer, navigating surrogacy and giving back via their nonprofit, The Surrogacy Foundation
Today, Ali is talking to Zach and Alexandra French, the founders of the nonprofit organization The Surrogacy Foundation, whose mission "isn't just to raise funds, but to propel surrogacy into the mainstream." Zach and Alexandra share their entire family building story, from how they met and got together to having their first child without Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). They talk about what happened when Alexandra found a lump in her breast, and how they navigated her cancer diagnosis and treatment. They also talk about Alexandra's double mastectomy, and how they pivoted to surrogacy after her surgery. "My doctor said if...
2025-07-11
57 min
Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building
Dr. Nirali Jain, RE at RMA, on the Importance of Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients
Today, Ali is talking to Dr. Nirali Jain, a Reproductive Endocrinologist at RMA, about the importance of fertility preservation for cancer patients. "I do feel like the system failed us a little bit, and I tell all my patients when they come in for their first visit, your entire life, you learned how to not get pregnant, and you never thought you'd be sitting in this office learning about timed intercourse and figuring out when you're ovulating," Dr. Jain says. Ali and Dr. Jain talk about how chemo can affect fertility, what your options are when you get a c...
2025-07-03
16 min
Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building
Endo, IVF, miscarriage, secondary infertility and pregnancy after loss with Fertility Coach Julia Midwinter
On this episode, Ali talks to Julia Midwinter, a Fertility and Pregnancy Mindset Coach who supports women struggling to conceive or who are pregnant after IVF or miscarriage. Julia shares her own infertility journey, including her diagnosis of endometriosis, her five year journey to conceive her son through IVF, and her two miscarriages. She talks about ovarian cysts, fertility acupuncture, and how she felt navigating all of the above. She also talks about what she learned from her own infertility coach, and why she decided to become one. "So many of us have experienced the elation of having a...
2025-06-27
33 min
Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building
Fertility and Family Building for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents, with midwife and Pregnant Together Founder Marea Goodman
Today, Ali is talking to Marea Goodman, licensed midwife, author, and founder of PregnantTogether, a virtual community supporting queer folks and solo parents from preconception through parenting. Marea co-authored the book, Baby Making for Everybody–Fertility and Family Building for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents, and today, they share their family building story, including having an early loss via IUI, and also having their son through IUI. They talk about their passion for empowering people with the information they deserve to grow their families, and about dismantling the isolation and stigma that still surrounds queer and solo parenthood. They also talk abo...
2025-06-20
32 min
Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building
Everything You Need to Know About Preserving Your Reproductive Tissues with Generations CryoVault Co-Founder Courtney Dennewitz
It's another Expert Minisode! Did you know that when it comes to storing your reproductive tissue—including eggs, sperm, and embryos—you have a choice? Most clinics automatically store your tissues—or hand you off to their partner. But guess what? It doesn’t have to be that way. Today, Ali is talking to Courtney Dennewitz, Chief Operations Officer and Co-Founder of Generations CryoVault, which is driven by a deep passion to “do things right” in the world of fertility preservation, armed with the motto, "Your Tissues, Your Choice." Courtney, who has more than 17 years of industry experience in cryostorage, tal...
2025-06-13
33 min
That Rom Com Pod
Category romance (with Ally Blake)
Subscribe to our Substack for full, linked shownotes: https://thatromcompod.substack.com/Guest: @allyblakebooksDating Deal with the Italian, Ally Blake Adaptable@five_bush_weddings movie updatesLick (2024, Passionflix) / Blussh Romance Festival / Kylie Scott’s novelAddition (2024) / Addition, Toni Jordan (2008)The Family Next Door / Sally Hepworth’s 2018 novel McBrides of Montana series, Amy BarryThe Winning Formula, Cara Veloce (Audible Original)Not Here To Make Friends, Jodi McAlisterThe Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin, Alison Goodman W...
2025-04-29
1h 06
Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building
Single Mom by Choice Kristin Duncan on sperm donation, IVF, egg donation, and never regretting having a baby on her own
On today's episode, Ali interviews Kristin Duncan, a single mom by choice, about the journey to having her 2 1/2 year old son, Blake. Kristin explains why she made the decision to have a kiddo on her own and talks us through the entire process, from having a "sperm donor choosing party" with her sisters to finding out she had stage two silent endometriosis (but no symptoms). She talks about connecting with others in the single mom by choice community, and says, "In the single mother by choice community, you don't find a lot of people who regret going ahead and hav...
2025-04-10
54 min
Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend
Daniel and Alison (Daniel's Long Game)
Alison is simply bathed in a new warm light and Daniel's playing the long game but denies it. We pose some critically important questions regarding Ginger Ale. Mike August accidentally texts me. We talk about sports agents and in particular, Jerry Maguire. At the end Daniel shares some Blake Lively/Justin Baldoni news. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and Podcast Pals Product Picks. Get yourself some new ARIYNBF merch here: https://alison-rosen-shop.fourthwall.com/ Subscribe to my Substack: http://alisonrosen.substack.com Podcast Palz Product Picks: http...
2025-03-10
1h 10
The Outlier Podcast
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Legal Drama Heats Up & Alison Holker’s Backlash
We're diving into the latest controversies: Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni heats up, and Alison Holker faces criticism for sharing personal details about DJ Twitch...Watch on PopCrimeTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMQELisqrgY&t=22s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-09
49 min
The Self Advocate
Annual Holiday Music Episode
This is my Annual Holiday Music Episode! If you have any questions or comments, please email me at alison.mira.klein@gmail.com. My playlist is: Christmas Dinner by Luc Picard Maybe This Christmas by Michael Buble and Carly Pearce White Christmas by George Ezra Merry Christmas, Please Don't Call by Bleachers Home by Blake Shelton featuring Michael Buble Merry Christmas, I Miss You by Alex Crichton Hallelujah by Choir! Choir! Choir! Happy Xmas (War is Over) by Celine Dion featuring Michael Buble
2024-12-17
59 min
Starzology Astrology
129: Astrologer Interview FAYE BLAKE from Amsterdam: 💙 Astrology Business
⭐️ Text your Astro questions to Starzology now! ⭐️ In this audio only episode, Alison chats with professional astrologer FAYE BLAKE about her astrology work. Faye is the author of the highly praised book Vocational Astrology: Finding the Right Career Direction. Faye will be touring Canada during October 2024 and Alison looks forward to meeting her in-person at her presentation in Vancouver.YOUR HOSTS⠀Find Alison at Starzology⠀⭐️ EPISODE RESOURCES ⭐️⠀Book: Vocational Astrology: Finding the Right Career Direction by Faye BlakeVisit Faye's websiteFaye's Information for astrologersFaye's Canada L...
2024-10-02
36 min
The Modern Customer Podcast
Customer-Centric Marketing: How CMOs Drive Brand Loyalty and Growth
How does a CMO ensure the customer experience remains at the forefront of their brand's strategy? In this episode of the Modern Customer Podcast, Alison Hiatt, the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer at Vera Bradley Designs Inc., shares her invaluable insights from her journey in marketing, including experiences with iconic brands like Starbucks and Amazon. Discover how Alison views CX as an all-encompassing concept, intertwined with brand identity, and learn how Vera Bradley leverages diverse customer engagement channels to tailor CX strategies and the art and science of understanding customer behavior. ...
2024-06-18
31 min
How I Built My Small Business
Alison Hotchkiss - How ALISON EVENTS became one of Vogue's Top 50 Event Planners in the World
Alison Hotchkiss is one of Vogue’s top 50 “Best wedding planners around the world,” and has topped over half a dozen other prestigious lists.Alison is the founder CEO of Alison Events. She is a destination wedding planner, event producer, luxury concierge, and now a third-time author of “Gorgeous Gatherings” a large format coffee-table book that showcases some of her most stunning events and is an explosion of visual inspiration with practical tips and how-to for anyone designing a bespoke event.She has produced over 500 jaw-dropping events in 15 countries and 29 cities. Her exquisite celebrations have been featu...
2024-05-28
47 min