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Spoil Your BabyLoss, Love & Epigenetics: How Nurture Rewrites Our Parenting Journey with Emily Getz | #21In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Spoil Your Baby, host Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum welcomes Emily Getz—Certified Fertility, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Coach—for a vulnerable and science-rooted conversation on what it means to parent through and after loss, fertility treatment, and donor conception. Emily shares her story with raw honesty: the emotional weight of navigating fertility trauma, the complexities of carrying a baby not genetically connected to her, and the deep healing work that began even before her baby was born. Greer brings insight from her neuroscience expertise, explaining how epigenetics, maternal neuroplasticity, and earl...2025-06-1142 min
Day 1 PodcastEP121: The unspoken side of pregnancy: Grief, Anxiety and Acceptance After Loss with Emily GetzTHEMES: fertility, pregnancy, grief, donor eggs, emotional journey, community support, mindset, trauma, family, acceptanceIn honour of Canadian Fertility Awareness Week 2025, and to help provide the unspoken side of what it is like to be pregnant after a multi-year fertility struggle. For Emily is being interviewed by one of her besties, prior podcast guest and fertility patient, Brooke Tkatch.In this heartfelt conversation, Emily and Brooke explore the complexities of pregnancy, grief, and the emotional journey of using donor eggs. They discuss the unexpected feelings that arise...2025-04-221h 11Day 1 PodcastEP120: The Nurture Revolution with Greer Kirshenbaum PhD*Themes: Nurture vs. Nature, Genetics, Epigentics, Donor Conception, Surrogacy, Pregnancy Loss, MiscarriageIn this enlightening conversation, Emily welcomes Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum PhD to explore the profound impact of early experiences on brain development, the ongoing debate of nurture versus nature, and the effects of generational trauma. They discuss the emotional and physical implications of pregnancy loss, emphasizing that the babies we lose leave a lasting imprint on our bodies and minds. They also touch on the intersection of science and spirituality in parenting, highlighting the importance of nurturing and...2025-03-1851 min
Day 1 PodcastEP117: The difficulty of decision-making in the fertility journey (Anonymous Fertility Conversations)ANOYMOUS FERTILITY CONVERSATION SERIES
*Themes: IVF // Secondary Infertility // Miscarriage // Age + Family Planning
During this anonymous conversation with a fertility patient Emily, chats with her guest about the complexities of fertility journeys, including the emotional toll of miscarriages, the challenges of fertility treatments, and the impact of age on family planning. This guest is still in the middle of her fertility journey and vulnerably shares how she maintains hope amidst repeated failures. The conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability and sharing stories in the fertility community. Our guest discusses finding joy in family moments and the...2025-01-211h 00Day 1 PodcastEP115: Forward movement with Anna Breton - Honeyman (A Fertility Story)*Themes: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss // Pregnancy After Loss // IVF // Spontaneous Pregnancy*
In today's episode, Emily sits down with friend and client, Anna Breton - Honeyman, who shares how she let go of the HOW in order to continue her pursuit towards her daughter. This is a story that speaks about multiple pregnancy losses, navigating the IVF world, investigating reproductive immunology and leaning into different mindset shifts to help keep the momentum going. This is the first time Anna is sharing her story, and I could not be more honoured to hold space for her to...2024-12-171h 51
Day 1 PodcastEP114: Update Episode: Five years in the making with Ev and Em*Pregnancy Announcement*
Since 2019, Emily and Evan have been struggling to build their family and today they share their news of being 14 weeks pregnant. This episode is a raw window into the complexities behind pregnancy after loss, their fears around an egg donor journey and a celebration of making it to this milestone. 2024-12-0349 minDay 1 PodcastEP111: How to let go with Catherine FarquharsonDuring CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey.
We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you missed it on the gram, here it is in podcast form.
Transformation coach, Catherine Farquharson, joins us to dive into a new perspective on how to let go inside the fertility journey, how having...2024-07-1642 minDay 1 PodcastEP110: A mother's POV of her daughter's fertility journey with Bleema GetzDuring CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey.
We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you missed it on the gram, here it is in podcast form.
Bleema Getz, Emily's MOM joins us to provide her POV of having live on the sidelines of Emily's journey. The focus of the...2024-07-0236 min
Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron127. How My Egg Donor Journey Connected Me To My Heritage with Emily GetzOn this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Emily Getz joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -how she and her husband had their first child naturally and never expected that it would be difficult trying to build their family -her stillbirth and multiple miscarriages, 1 ectopic, 4 rounds of IVF and still no baby -the grief, shock, loss and heartbreak that were almost pushed to the side as they pursued every possible step in order to try to have another child -the decision of whether to walk away and be done with...2024-06-1144 minDay 1 PodcastEP107: Keeping your eye on the prize when dealing with secondary infertility with Shauna WaltonOn today's episode Emily is joined by Shauna Walton, well- known Toronto interior designer and friend to share for the FIRST TIME her experience with secondary infertility. Shauna shares about what were the hardest moments, the funniest experiences and her mindset as she spent 3+ years keeping her eye on the prize to grow her family.
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The Root & Remedy PodcastEP 31: How to NOT Let Your Infertility Journey Ruin Your Life with Emily Getz"You don't have to give up your life for your fertility."
In this episode I'm interviewing Emily Getz. She is a fertility mindset coach, trained in Neuro Linguistic Programming and the founder of Day 1, a first of its kind fertility support network and host of The Day 1 Podcast.
Expect to learn about Emily's fertility journey, how to navigate the process of not getting answers when you're trying to get pregnant, how to check in on your fertility proactively, why infertility impacts our relationships and what you can do to strengthen them, how to still have joy...2024-04-231h 14Day 1 PodcastS4EP103 // Redefining Eating Disorders, Control Behaviours + Open Conversations with Kyla FoxIn honour of Eating Disorder Awareness Week here in Canada, Kyla Fox, a clinical eating disorder therapist for almost 20 years, joins Emily to speak to how we need to consider the different spectrums that are involved when we talk about eating disorders and how the theme of control is shared between those who are healing from a eating disorder and those on a fertility journey. They dive into how eating disorders can impact one's fertility future and how there are eating disorder habits that happen within a fertility journey that you might not have considered.
2024-02-0651 minDay 1 PodcastS4EP102 // Surrogacy, Friendship + Self-Advocacy with Emily Palley-Samson + Stephanie CarrOn today's episode we hear from two close friends who embarked on a remarkable surrogacy journey together. Emily Palley-Samson and her husband faced a challenging period following the news that Emily wouldn't be able to carry her own children due to complications from an unguided D&C. In hearing the news, Stephanie and her husband extended an unbelievable gesture and life-changing offer. Join us as Emily recounts her journey from an early miscarriage to unexpected surrogacy, and discover how this experience has inspired her advocacy for women's health. We also gain valuable insight into Stephanie's perspective as she shares...2024-01-231h 02
The Light Within127. Infertility & the Holidays with Emily GetzIn this episode, Emily Getz shares some beautiful insights into navigating the holiday season while also navigating a fertility journey. FREE MASTERCLASS WITH EMILY happening Wed, Dec 13th. Two times are available. Sign up below:12pm class: https://www.addevent.com/event/uv194812788pm class: https://www.addevent.com/event/IO19481300More about Emily:Emily Getz is a Certified Fertility, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Coach, Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner, Mindset Coach, Podcaster, Advocate and fellow fertility patient prepping for her 5th round of IVF.In October of 2019, Emily experienced the loss...2023-12-0438 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP99 // "We digress" - A fertility update with Em & EvSummer 2023 recap with Emily and her husband Ev. Let's just say they took a ride on a very loopy roller coaster, with their first ever FET, a pregnancy, a loss and trying to figure out what next steps look like.
They don't hold anything back in this episode, so expect the banter, love and transparency that only Evan can bring.
SPONSOR: This episode is powered by First Response. With over 99% accuracy, First Response Early Results Pregnancy Tests can detect the pregnancy hormone 6 days sooner than a woman’s missed perio...2023-09-2448 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP98 // Fertility Expert: Know Your Cycle with Dr. Irena Bergmann, Naturopathic DoctorEmily (with a cold!) speaks to Dr. Irena Bergmann about the importance of understanding your cycle no matter what phase of the journey you are in. They also dive into so much more, such as how Dr. Bergmann has seen the infertility community shift over her 20 years working in the field!
This conversation hits so many important topics:
Emily goes on a tangent about how break sex isn't really a thing and what break sex actually looks like
Dr. Bergmann speaks to LH surges
Tracking your cycle through apps
What your discharge means
Advice to give...2023-09-2048 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP97 // Fertility Story: An Adoption Journey with Meagan McLeodOn today's episode, Emily chats with Meagan about her fertility journey, which for her is an adoption journey. This is the first time we have dove into the adoption experience and we couldn't have asked for a better guest! Meagan generously shares the hardships, anxieties, challenges and process surrounding adopting.
Meagan McLeod, ditched her job as a Communicative Disorders Assistant in pursuit of opening her own Autism Centre. Now, Co-founder and Clinical Director of Inclusive Milestones, she and her Fiancé are facing the challenges of infertility and the road to adoption to grow their f...2023-09-1352 min
Fertility ForwardEp 120: Managing Your Mindset with Emily Getz of Day 1 FertilityWhile navigating the fertility journey, women are encouraged to prepare their bodies for the intensive process of IVF. But equally important, is preparing your mind for the complex emotions and difficult challenges inherent to the process. Our guest today, Emily Getz, is the founder of Day 1 Fertility, a unique fertility network designed to support those struggling to bring home a baby. She is also a certified fertility, pregnancy and infant loss coach, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner, and fellow fertility patient. In our conversation with Emily, she opens up about how she was impacted by her late-stage pregnancy loss, what...2023-08-0341 min
Mom HaloS3 | E2 Expert Spotlight: Emily Getz, Fertility Mindset CoachEmily Getz is a certified fertility mindset coach and the founder of Day 1 Fertility. Day 1 offers a new perspective on how to experience the fertility journey—whether it’s listening to the podcast, joining the membership or by being a one-on-one coaching client, Emily provides the fertility community a fresh perspective by combining her personal experience with coaching.
Topics discussed:
Fertility mindset coaching and how Emily came to find it
The fertility journey
The Day 1 Fertility playbook
Finding happiness and taking control of how you experience your life
Spirituality
And more!
For mor...2023-07-2436 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP96 // Fertility Expert: Grief and Acceptance with Rena Gower, LCSWOn today's episode, Emily chats with Rena Gower, LCSW about how grief can show up in so many different ways in this journey. We connect on acceptance playing a major role in moving forward and how we can't go back, but we can make a choice to learn and grow.
What we discuss:
Different stages of grief and that moving through it isn't linear
Partnership and how each of you can be in a different stage and it acknowledging it is okay
How summer is the hardest season for those going through fertility (how COVID might...2023-07-1940 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP95 // Partner Solo Episode: Let us have our golf with Evan MintzFor the first time, Emily's husband, Evan Mintz, takes the mic to answer all your questions!
Ev shares his point of view on coping as a spouse, the importance of seeking help, how it feels to support when it is a female factor and some strategies that have worked for him in managing his emotions, he even manages to explain why we should LET THEM GOLF.
This is a good one if you ever wanted to understand the male perspective (and have a little giggle...)
This episode is powered by F...2023-07-1132 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP94 // Fertility Expert: Fertility and the impact it has on your relationship with Laura Reisman, MSWOn today's episode, registered social worker, Laura Reisman, joins Emily to talk about the impacts the fertility journey can have on your sex life. How hard it can be to keep the connection alive, when something fun has turned into something that feels like work. Laura shares some amazing tips on how to optimize intimacy in a way that feels doable.
Topics we discuss:
How to support each other through grief and loss.
Connection and disconnection with your partner
How to stay connected to your partner
The difference between sex and intimacy
Getting o...2023-07-041h 02Day 1 PodcastS3EP93 // Solo Episode: Love me some good fertility analogies with Emily GetzOn today's episode, Emily shares her favourite three analogies when it comes to the fertility journey.
Learn why Emily thinks a fertility journey is like...
Playing a video game and trying to beat the last bad guy
Planning and experiencing a camping trip
Training for the olympics
Want to work with Emily? There are limited spots available to be a 1:1 client or join The Day 1 Experience - a first of its kind 12 week group coaching program, that is rooted in community, mindset and more! Book a discovery call here. 2023-06-2723 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP92 // Fertility Expert: Tips you haven't heard before with Dr. Nicole Broadhurst (Acupuncturist)Today Emily speaks with First Response Ambassador, Dr. Nicole Broadhurst, who is an Acupuncturist and reproductive Medicine Expert and co-founder of Holistic Fertility Group. This episode dives into some unexpected tips on how to think and manage the fertility journey.
We dive into:
Nicole's personal fertility journey and why she decided to carve out a niche in the fertility community
Pain points, themes and conversations Nicole observes in her clinic
Dealing with the trauma of having to continue on in the journey, and the importance of at-home pregnancy testing with a...2023-06-2040 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP91 // Update Episode: We are still best friends with Ev and EmA first time in a long time, Emily is joined by her husband Evan, to bring everyone up to speed on how they are handling the journey. With Father's Day around the corner they discuss how to support (or not to support), they speak to ways in which they have kept their connection alive, and how the fertility journey can really impact intimacy.
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Sponser: First Response Canada2023-06-1447 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP90 // A Cancer & Surrogacy Story: The Most Unexpected Journey To Baby with Marissa B.On today's episode Emily speaks with cancer surviver and intended parent via surrogacy, Marissa G, about her most unexpected journey to baby. She hasn't been on a fertility rollercoaster, it has more been like going on Drop Zone time 5!
Marissa shares openly about her experience with being diagnosed with cervical cancer, and the mistreatment from doctors and nurses. She dives into how misinformed she was on how this would impact her fertility and shares how she has handled each step of the way (superstar is an understatement!)
Marissa goes...2023-05-301h 15Day 1 PodcastS3EP89 // Expert Series: Recurrent Euploid FET Loss with Dr. Prati SharmaOn today's podcast we have Dr. Prati Sharma, a Fertility Friends Foundation board member, talks with Emily about recurrent euploid FET failure, why it happens, what are steps we can take if it happens and so much more.
Dr. Sharma is an American Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist who has been in clinical practice for over 10 years. She has an excellent, consistent record of focused practice in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI), excelling in Infertility Management, treatment of Reproductive Endocrine disorders and utilizing Assisted Reproductive techniques to help her patients.
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May 4, 2023 @ 7:00pm EST: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqfu-tpjsjE9ehOqTlaG47VtOH0cX3OtFR2023-05-0229 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP87: Fertility Story: Destigmatizing help with Pooja HandaThe co-host of CHFI's hit radio show, The Pooja and Gurdeep Show, Pooja Handa is one of the friendliest voices and faces in Canadian media. Whether you watched her on TV when she was an anchor and host of CP24 Breakfast, or currently enjoy listening to her upbeat voice on the radio early morning, Pooja has made her way into your home with a full heart.
But behind the scenes, over a span of 8 years, Pooja was struggling to grow her family. For multiple years in between segments Pooja would take calls from doctors...2023-04-251h 02
Fertility in Focus by Fertility Matters CanadaHow Shifting Your Mindset Can Help Reframe Your Fertility Story With Emily GetzSend us a textIn this episode on Fertility in Focus, we are having Emily Getz on the show! Emily is a fertility mindset coach and the founder of Day 1, a first of its kind fertility support network and host of The Day 1 Podcast. In October 2019, Emily was pregnant with her second child whom she lost unexpectedly at six months pregnant, due to an external infection. This experience changed her life and was the precipice of how Day 1 came to be. Over the past three plus years, Emily has experienced a late pregnancy loss followed b...2023-04-2335 min
The Mom RoomEnjoy the Messy Middle with Day 1 Fertility Founder, Emily GetzEP287. Emily Getz shares her fertility journey with us and explains why it's so important to enjoy the messy middle, allow yourself to feel all the feelings, and ask yourself what you ACTUALLY want. She tells us how we can best support someone going through fertility struggles and, so much more!RENEE REINAwww.themomroom.comInstagram: @themomroompodcast | @themomroomTikTok: @reneereina_Facebook CommunityYoutube: Renee Reina- The Mom Room PodcastEMILY GETZInstagram: @day1fertility...2023-04-181h 04Day 1 PodcastS3EP85 // Update Episode: IVF Round 4 with Emily Getz*No news of a pregnancy is shared in this episode.
Staying true to the way Emily shares about her own fertility journey, this is a 'fly on the wall' episode as Emily documents her day to day experiences from when she started STIMS to the final outcome after transfer. When we talk about sharing the unspoken side of the journey, this episode is exactly that.
2023-04-111h 11Day 1 PodcastS3EP84 // Expert Series: The History of IVF with Dr. Al YuzpeOne of the pioneers of IVF, Dr. Al Yuzpe, joins Emily to speak about the history of IVF.
Dr. Yuzpe is the world-renowned co-founder and co-director of Olive Fertility Centre. As Canada’s most senior Reproductive Endocrinologist, he has been involved in IVF for the past 30 years and in the field of infertility for the past 43 years. Dr. Yuzpe will help further TFP’s growth ambitions and be an advocate for increased employer buy-in, third-party coverage and government healthcare support to achieve optimal patient care. Dr. Yuzpe shares TFP’s vision to advance the profes...2023-04-041h 01Day 1 PodcastS3EP83 // Expert Series: Fertility & Cancer with Emma Rinaldo, MSW, RSW, BEdToday we talk with Emma Rinaldo, a registered clinical social worker and psychotherapist at Women's College Hospital and happens to be one of Emily's BFFs. Together, they tackle they conversation around fertility preservation due to a cancer diagnosis. Emma speaks to the different clients she works with day to day that have to face life altering decisions and how she helps them navigate both cancer and fertility conversations with a high pressure timeline.
For the past seven years she has worked in clinical settings including the Neuro-Oncology program and Family Therapy Training Program at...2023-03-2838 min
Day 1 PodcastS3EP82: A Fertility Story: Learning through the pain with Leanna HefterFor the first time, Leanna Hefter, shares her story in a very in-depth way by joining Emily to recount her recent miscarriage. After finding out she was pregnant with her second child along with her twin sister, Jackie, Leanna was on cloud 9, until she unexpectedly starts bleeding, which is the beginning of a challenging month of her having to work the medical system, listen to her gut and find the hidden blessings.
In this episode we talk about:
Leanna's recent miscarriage experience
How her and her sister are navigating the loss and the...2023-03-2156 minDay 1 PodcastS3:EP81: Expert Series: Pre-care through naturopathy with. Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, NDEmily speaks with Dr. Rachel Corradetti-Sargeant, ND, who is a fertility-focused naturopathic doctor practicing at Conceive Health @ Niagra Fertility in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada. After her own difficulties with pregnancy loss she is passionate about empowering her patients to improve their preconception health by making changes that help them conceive and maintain healthy pregnancies.
In today's episode we chat about:
Dr. Rachel's personal fertility story, and going through peri-menopause at 38
How stress plays a role on conception and different strategies to help reduce it
The importance of pre-care when it comes to your mindset, lifestyle and s...2023-03-1442 minDay 1 PodcastS3:EP79 // Expert Series: Fertility Innovations with Dr. Dan NayotDr. Dan Nayot, Bird&Be (Chief Medical Advisor); Future Fertility (Co-Founder); The Fertility Partners (Medical Director); RCC Fertility (Staff Physician), joins Emily to talk all about fertility innovations.
Listen to hear:
Innovations from a finance, medical and patient care perspective
Automated freezing, misconceptions about egg quality
AI with egg quality and patient care
History and appreciation for innovations
5 year predictions and hopes
What would you like to see in the next five years?
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Dr. Dan...2023-02-2851 minDay 1 PodcastS3:EP78 // Solo Episode: Decision Making Tips & A Fertility UpdateThis week Day 1 brings you a SOLO episode. Emily talks about how overwhelming decision making can be and tips on how to make decisions to help protect the version of yourself that will have to experience them. She shares an update on her next steps in her own journey, how and why she made these big pivots. 2023-02-2133 minDay 1 PodcastS3:EP77 // Expert Series: Insights from an Embryologist with Lucy LinesAre you looking for a fertility specialist or already have one but you aren’t sure it’s the best fit for you? Maybe you’re struggling with all the lifestyle changes that you’ve been told to implement? If you feel it's time to be more empowered and take control of your fertility journey, this episode is a must-listen.
This week Emily is joined by Lucy Lines, an experienced embryologist turned fertility educator and advocate and the creator of Two Lines Fertility. With over 20 years of experience in the fertility field, including 12 years as a clinical embryolo...2023-02-1441 minDay 1 PodcastS3:EP76 // Accessible Egg Donation & Freezing with Lauren MaklerWhether or not you have never considered egg freezing, egg donation or becoming an intended parent, this episode is an important and inspiring listen!
In this episode, Emily is joined by Lauren Makler, the co-founder and CEO of Cofertility, a company bringing together egg donation, egg freezing and donor matching through their human-centred platform. Cofertility is empowering people to take control of their fertility and helping intended parents build their families. Join Emily and Lauren as they delve into the story behind Cofertility and the impact it is making in the world of reproductive health.
...2023-02-0748 minDay 1 PodcastS3EP75 // Expert Series: Imperfect Nutrition with Michelle Strong*Apologies for the sound quality, we are imperfectly perfect here at Day 1!
If you’ve ever thought that the reason you aren’t pregnant yet is because of something you are doing (or not doing), you won’t want to miss this week's episode. Tune in as Emily is joined by Michelle Strong to explore how to tackle your fertility journey without feeling like you have to be perfect with your nutrition and be reminded that it is not your fault that you are not yet pregnant.
Michelle is a registered nutritionist and fertility expert. She's a...2023-01-2433 minDay 1 PodcastS3: EP74 // Expert Series: Fertility Hypnotherapy with Lynsi EastburnWelcome to Season 3 of the Day 1 Podcast!
To kick off the new season, Emily is joined by Lynsi Eastburn, a board certified hypnotherapist who specializes in helping those trying to get pregnant to release blocks and shift their energy to increase their chances of conceiving. If you have not heard of HypnoFertility, prepare to learn some new ideas around fertility! In this episode, Emily & Lynsi discuss the power of fertility hypnotherapy and Lynsi shares her expertise on combining the physical and spiritual aspects of fertility to open the subconscious mind up to the idea of receiving a...2023-01-171h 01Day 1 PodcastS2: EP73 // Update Episode: Where do we go from here with Evan MintzIn the final episode of 2022, Emily is joined by her husband, Evan Mintz, to discuss what the last few months have been like in their own fertility journey as well as recap the year overall.
Like most people experiencing infertility, the year has been a rollercoaster of emotions. But through the highs and lows, they have learned what works for them and what doesn’t, both in their fertility plan and in their relationship.
LISTEN TO HEAR:
✨What the next steps in their fertility journey are as they move into 2023
✨How they h...2022-12-2048 minDay 1 PodcastS2: EP72 // Expert Series: Breath-work to heal with Jenn MansellYou’ve probably heard the phrase “just relax”, but it’s typically much easier said than done.
In what may be the most calm inducing episode to date, Jenn Mansell, a Certified Breathwork Facilitator and Somatic Coach, joins Emily to discuss the power of breathwork to heal and reconnect with the wisdom of your body. Breathwork is a conscious technique used to create a different feeling or state in your body, and it can be used to retrain your nervous system and release tension and stress.
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✨How breath-work can help heal and r...2022-12-1441 minDay 1 PodcastEP71 // Expert Series: Don't sleep on sleep with Talia ShaperoSleep plays an important role not only on fertility, but our lives in general, yet there is so much about sleep that we are unaware of. That’s why in this week's episode, Emily sits down with Talia Shapero, a certified adult sleep coach who explains why sleep is so important and offers tips to help alleviate some stress for those that are on their fertility journey.
During this conversation, Talia discusses her own sleep story and how she came to be a sleep coach, including the time spent getting her own sleep back on track and re...2022-12-0650 minDay 1 PodcastEP70 // A Fertility Story: A strength based approach with Dr. Taunya Wideman-JohnstonIn this powerful episode, Dr. Taunya Wideman-Johnston joins Emily to share her epic 10 year fertility journey while also living with a chronic illness. After experiencing chronic pain in college, Taunya was diagnosed with a motility disorder, which eventually led to major surgery and being told early on that she may not be able to have kids.
Taunya also discusses how her diagnosis and fertility journey has changed how she views individuals with disabilities, and how using a strength-based approach can shift one's perspective and mindset. She uses this approach to discuss the importance language has when talking...2022-11-2959 minDay 1 PodcastEP69 // Expert Series: Mental health and Fertility with Dr. Bev YoungThe impact of infertility on mental health is huge, but is often not an area that is focused on due to stigma, lack of supports and feeling like other aspects of fertility are more important. But addressing your mental health, including stress, anxiety and depression, is such an important part of the process and should not be ignored.
In this episode, Emily is joined by Dr. Bev Young for a discussion on the safety of medications used to treat anxiety and depression and their impact during fertility treatments and pregnancy outcomes. Additionally, they chat about why you...2022-11-2242 minDay 1 PodcastEP68 // A fertility story: The NICU journey with Becca Mintz*Trigger warning - Premature Delivery*
This episode is on a topic that is often shied away from when speaking about fertility, because it can be so triggering. However, premature delivery is an important topic that cannot be overlooked when speaking about the fertility spectrum.
In honour of World Prematurity Day happening this week on November 17, Emily invited Becca Mintz, her close friend and cousin, onto the show to share her story of needing an emergency c-section at 27 weeks pregnant and the subsequent 78 day NICU stay for her son. They discuss the parallels between the emotions an...2022-11-151h 07Day 1 PodcastEP67 // A Fertility Story: Worthy Enough with Victoriya ReichThis episode is for those who have felt alone in their journey or have not been able to speak about their experiences because they felt it wasn’t important enough or have been silenced.
When sharing fertility stories, the talk often centers around IUIs and IVF, because having support and the ability to speak openly about such an intense experience is so important.
However, who are struggling in their own way, but because they don’t necessarily need that level of intervention they don’t feel what they are going through is “worthy enough” to be spoken...2022-11-0830 minDay 1 PodcastEP66 // A Fertility Story: Paying it forward with Erin BulcaoIf you have experienced feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation while going through your own fertility journey, know you are not alone, but you don’t have to feel this way. There is a vibrant and wonderful community of others who are sharing their own stories and experiences as they navigate this journey.
One of these women is Erin Bulcao, who joins Emily on the podcast to tell her story of being diagnosed with infertility at the age of 26. After going through IUI, IVF, miscarriage and carrying multiples, she has 11-year-old twins and a 21-month-old baby girl. Sh...2022-11-0136 minDay 1 PodcastEP65 // Expert Series: You are more than your labs with Dr. Marc SklarIn this not to be missed episode, Emily shares the mic with Dr. Marc Sklar, aka The Fertility Expert, and has an epic conversation about the importance of doing due diligence before heading into IVF. They also chat about possible next steps when the standard treatments for infertility have been unsuccessful and why he believes that moving to an egg donor isn’t always the right next move.
Dr. Marc Sklar, has been helping couples struggling to conceive and supporting women and men with regulating their hormones and reproductive health for over 19 years with his virtual fertility co...2022-10-2551 minDay 1 PodcastEP64 // A Fertility Story: Queer family truths with Jaimie KeltonOn this episode, Jaimie Kelton joins Emily and shares her own infertility journey, including over 20 IUI, 2 IVF retrieval, 3 transfers over 3 years and how it led to the creation of her podcast. They also discuss the bias that exists for the LGBTQIA+ community when accessing fertility/infertility care.
Jaimie is the co-creator, producer and co-host of, If These Ovaries Could Talk - The Queer Families Podcast. She is also an actor, award-winning voice over actress and co-author of the book based on the podcast, “If These Ovaries Could Talk, The Things We've Learned About Making an LGBTQ Family”.
2022-10-1853 minDay 1 PodcastEP63 // Expert Series: Functional nutrition and fertility with Celine ThompsonYou already know the importance of nutrition while trying to conceive, but it may feel challenging because there is so much to consider and there is often not as much guidance from your doctor as you’d like.
On today’s episode, Emily is joined by Celine Thompson, a registered dietitian, nutritionist and an integrative and functional medicine practitioner. She is the founder of fuelling fertility and creator of the Restore Fertility Roadmap, a 12 week virtual program that is personalized to each couple’s fertility journey to optimize fertility by uncovering and addressing the root causes of their...2022-10-1152 minDay 1 PodcastEP62 // Solo Episode: The In Between Moments with Emily GetzIn this very personal and vulnerable solo episode, Emily gives a behind the scenes look into the emotional toll her infertility has had on her these last 3 years. The part of the journey no one talks about. She shares how the mundane stressors in other areas of her life become amplified as do her reactions to them and how she has learned to recognize this is what’s happening and move forward.
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✨ The importance of setting and maintaining boundaries for your own mental health
✨ How fight or flight mode in this j...2022-10-0422 minDay 1 PodcastEP61 // Expert Series: Pelvic floor health and your fertility with Chana RossIf pelvic floor health is something you assumed doesn’t need to be considered until you are postpartum or experiencing discomfort, think again!
Emily is joined by Chana Ross, the clinic director and pelvic health physiotherapist at Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness in midtown Toronto. Chana is a passionate women’s health advocate providing prenatal and postpartum physiotherapy and rehabilitation for all forms of pelvic pain and dysfunction. She loves to empower her clients to take the lead in their health and lifestyle. She is also the host of She Has the Audacity, a podcast about women who are entre...2022-09-2742 minDay 1 PodcastEP60 // Expert Series: Your menstrual cycle, the fifth vital sign with Nora DeBoraIf you think you know all there is to know about your menstrual cycle and tracking, be prepared to have your mind blown.
In this episode, Emily is joined by Nora DeBora, a Preconception Health Coach, Holistic Nutritionist and Fertility Awareness Practitioner who helps women and couples prepare for pregnancy and have a healthy baby after 30.
Through her signature program, Master Your Cycle To Get Pregnant, she teaches women how to optimize their hormones and fertility by harnessing the power of their menstrual cycle with targeted nutrition, cycle charting and self-care practices.
When...2022-09-201h 18
The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep PodcastMindset shift and the unspoken side of infertility with Emily GetzIn today’s episode I interview Emily Getz, a mindset coach and founder of Day 1 Fertility, a first-of-its-kind fertility support network. Emily is also the host of Day 1 podcast, a show dedicated to the unspoken side of fertility where her goal is to normalize these conversations, bring education to the forefront and most importantly build a community so the journey doesn’t feel so lonely. Emily knows the infertility experience first hand and provides us with a unique perspective on how to live your life with purpose and joy while going through infertility. Episode Highlights Not being...2022-09-181h 00Day 1 PodcastEP59: Update Episode: The Fertility Matrix with Emily Getz and Evan MintzAfter taking a much needed break this summer, Emily is back and joined by her husband, Evan Mintz, with an update episode!
Join them as they chat about their decision to take a "break" this summer and the complexities that comes with going through infertility during the summer season.
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The expectation of what a summer break from trying would feel like vs. the reality of how it played out
The unexpected emotions that came up for both Emily and Evan over the summer and how they managed those feelings
Why summer i...2022-09-1345 minDay 1 PodcastEP58 // Expert Series: Infertility burnout prevention and healing with Michelle Kapler, R.Ac, R.TCMPIf you've been feeling exhausted all the time, like you have a short fuse, haven’t been able to bounce back from things the way you usually do, or have thought to yourself (or said out loud) “I’m just done with this whole thing”, you're not alone!
In this episode Emily is joined by @michellekapler, Registered Acupuncturist and Certified Stress/Anxiety Coach whose focus is on reproductive health concerns. We have an epic conversation exploring burnout in the context of fertility and how certain thought patterns and internalized beliefs may not be serving you and your goals.2022-07-2643 minDay 1 PodcastEP57: The Fertility Hotline // Endometriosis with Anne Matthews, FABROMEpisode 3 of the Day 1 Fertility Hotline episode!
Anne Matthews, FABROM joins Emily this month for a fast fire interview where she answered questions directly from YOU on all things Endo! (Well as fast fire as we can be given we are talking about fertility and there are never straight answers!)
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✨ What supplements and diet restrictions to consider if you are diagnosed with Endo
✨ Validation that IVF is the right path if you have endometriosis
✨ When you are researching clinics to consider when you have endometriosis - what to...2022-07-2139 min
Day 1 PodcastEP55 // Fertility Expert Series: Testing your embryos with Certified Genetic Counselor, Meaghan Doyle, MS, CGCEP46. Meaghan Doyle is a Certified Genetic Counselor specializing in fertility genetics. After realizing that most fertility clinics do not have an in-house genetic counsellor, she joined Instagram to help patients get the important genetics information they were looking for. Earlier this year she built on this with the launch of her private genetic counselling practice, @DNAideGC which allows her to see fertility patients for genetic counselling internationally.
Emily and Meaghan chat about the million dollar question in IVF - to test or not to test your embryos and dives into the lack of access when it...2022-07-0556 minDay 1 PodcastEP54: The Fertility Hotline // PCOS with Anne Matthews, FABROMEpisode 2 of the Day 1 Fertility Hotline episode!
Anne Matthews, FABROM joins Emily this month for a fast fire interview where she answered questions directly from YOU on all things PCOS! (Well as fast fire as we can be given we are talking about fertility and there are never straight answers!)
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✨ Exactly what PCOS is, things to be aware of and a reminder that PCSO is a syndrome!
✨ IVF and PCOS - why it is an isn't the right path
✨ What Anne wishes PCOS patients knew and what sh...2022-06-2135 minDay 1 PodcastEP53 // A Fertility Story: Giving purpose to tragedy with Michelle O'BrienTrigger Warning: LATE TERM PREGNANCY LOSS
What a beautiful and deep episode this one is. Michelle O’Brien, founder of Aiyana Nutrition joins Emily to share her heart wrenching story of the birth and loss of her first daughter, Harper. Michelle is so strong in her ability to share this story and through the conversation you hear how this life altering moment has shaped her decisions and has played a role in the development of Aiyana
Following Harper’s passing, Michelle has learned to navigate her family’s tragic loss through movement, mindfulness, and nutrition. It is...2022-06-1443 minDay 1 PodcastEP50: The Fertility Hotline // Male Factor Infertility with Anne Matthews, FABROMWelcome to our first Day 1 Fertility Hotline episode!
Every month fertility fairy, Anne Matthews, FABROM joins Emily for a fast fire interview where she will answer questions directly from YOU on monthly topics provided. (Well as fast fire as we can be given we are talking about fertility and there are never straight answers!)
This month we dive into male factor infertility, we had a ton of questions come in and narrowed the conversation down to address common themes.
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✨ The importance around men changing their lifestyle to maximize spe...2022-05-2432 minDay 1 PodcastEP49: Update Episode: Keeping the belief with Emily Getz & Evan MintzEmily and Evan share how they are holding up after their recent 8-week miscarriage. They talk through the struggle to keep the belief, the anxieties that come with trying again and how after almost three years of trying for baby number two is weighing on them both all while laughing along the way - thanks to Ev! 2022-05-1725 minDay 1 PodcastEP48 // The Support Episode: Permission Granted with Jillian Pearson & Emily GetzOver the past few months we have received many questions from friends and family who are supporting loved ones experiencing infertility asking us “How do I show up for them?” “What can I do?” “How can I be there for them if I can’t fully relate”
Well folks… this is the episode for you!
Emily invited one of her BFFs, Jillian Pearson, on the podcast to chat about all the things that come with trying to be there for a friend trying to conceive.
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✨ How Jill worked through the best wa...2022-05-101h 22
The Fill Your Cup Podcast155: When You're Seeking Help on Your Infertility Journey - Emily GetzInfertility affects every 1 in 6 people. Emily Getz is that 1 in 6, and in the span of a few years experienced a pregnancy loss at 23 weeks, an ectopic pregnancy, and then a miscarriage at 8 weeks. During her infertility journey, Emily started doing mindset work and using strategies to feel and work through her grief, and envision what she wanted for her future. Because of this work, she started Day1 Fertility to help open the infertility conversation, make it less taboo, and create a safe space for anyone needing answers and someone to talk to. Dive into the...2022-05-0350 min
We Go There PodcastS5 | E42 Finding Strength Through Fertility Struggles with Emily GetzEmily Getz lost her second child unexpectedly at six months pregnant, due to an external infection. Emily has since struggled with her fertility. She has undergone medical interventions such as IUI and multiple failed rounds of IVF, an ectopic pregnancy, (which resulted in the removal of her right fallopian tube) and most recently in February had a miscarriage at 8-weeks pregnant, which resulted in her first D&C after getting pregnant through natural conception. In this episode we talk about the emotional toll of fertility struggles, what fertility looks like for different people, and how to support those around y...2022-05-0355 minDay 1 PodcastEP46 // Solo Episode: Quest To Baby with Day 1 Founder, Emily GetzFertility Update // Tips on how to keep believing // Day 1 Offerings
In honour of #NationalInfertilityAwarenessWeek, Day 1 Founder, Emily Getz, recorded her first solo episode.
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✨ Where Emily is at on her personal fertility journey
✨ Emily’s advice on how to keep the belief alive
✨ Tips and tricks on how to get out of the dark and into the light
✨Updated information on Day 1’s Membership Programs2022-04-2627 min
All Things Relax with Sandi D.Ep 67: You’re Not Alone, Emily GetzShow NotesIn this episode, I interview Emily Getz, founder of Day 1 Fertility, based in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). Emily shares how she started Day 1 Fertility as a membership group to support other women like herself who are on their fertility journey. Her online membership group includes access to guest experts, curated educational content, weekly group Zoom meetings, and access to speak with Emily 1:1. Emily shares how she created the space that she wanted for herself–a place where women can learn and support one another. Day 1 FertilityWebsiteA...2022-04-2542 min