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Your Fertility Story PodcastYou're My Main Event: Staying Connected Through Your Fertility JourneyIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, my guests and I are discussing relationships and how fertility affects those relationships. We’re going to talk about the issues that arise and why fertility places so much strain on partner connections. In this episode, you’ll hear: How they knew they might face fertility issues and what they were willing to do in order to create a family. This family’s tips for getting through the fertility process intact as a couple and sharing the hardships and celebrations with one another. What they did to support each other in...2022-02-2225 minYour Fertility Story PodcastHow to Avoid Critical Mistakes with BiotransportIn this episode, my guest is Peter Hura. He’s a biotransport expert with ArkCryo and believes that biotransport is not just moving samples but caring for them as well. ArkCryo’s specialty is moving biological material from one point to another. In this episode, you’ll hear: What biotransport is and how it is used in the fertility world. Why timing and safety are crucial to the fertility process. The most important thing to remember when it comes to transporting samples and embryos. How biomaterial is transported and why hand-carrying it is preferential to cargo shipment...2022-02-0833 min
Your Fertility Story PodcastA Mental Health Counselor's Tips for Emotional Balance During InfertilityIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, I’m speaking with Maureen Rule. She’s an expert in the fertility world and also has some personal experience with infertility, which gives her a unique perspective on this journey. She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in New Mexico, USA and she’s spent the majority of her years as a counselor working with people who are experiencing crisis situations such as loss of a child, addictions, homelessness. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Maureen Rule initially became involved in the fertility...2022-01-1842 min
Your Fertility Story PodcastInfertility and Self-Confidence: She Never Considered Being Unsuccessful Until..In this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, my guest is Lisa. Lisa and I are talking about how you see yourself as you experience infertility. Lisa and her husband are both attorneys and built a successful law firm. When they decided to start their family, Lisa was diagnosed with several health issues, which they had never considered before. After several rounds of IVF, the only option left for them was surrogacy. Their baby didn’t survive, and it left their lives reeling. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why not succeeding never seemed...2022-01-1119 min
Your Fertility Story PodcastAnything is Possible: An Interview with Patient CoordinatorSurrounding yourself with people who believe in you and care from the bottom of their hearts -- who treat your fertility journey not as a transaction, but as a mission of their life -- is something that can make a huge difference. Ivanna is experienced on the support side of the fertility and has been in this world for nine years. She works with families who are going through fertility issues and has a unique perspective on this journey. As you listen to Ivanna, you may recognize some patterns to look for when you are selecting your providers, your su...2022-01-0327 min
Your Fertility Story PodcastExtreme Babysitting: An Interview with a SurrogateIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, Maria welcomes her guest, Amanda. Amanda is a surrogate who is passionate about helping people complete their families. She shares her story with Maria and why she was so drawn to becoming a gestational carrier. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Amanda became a surrogate and why she is so passionate about helping families achieve their baby dreams. The myths surrounding surrogacy and why they aren’t true. The process for becoming a surrogate, what physical exams are required, and why it is so import...2021-12-2739 min
Your Fertility Story PodcastThe Myths of FertilityIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, Maria is sharing some of the myths surrounding the fertility world and debunking them one by one. These myths are the basis for other myths, which abound in the fertility world. By dispelling these untruths, Maria wants to empower and inspire you to take control of your fertility journey and become the author of your own story. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why guiding your journey by what the majority of people do doesn’t work because there are so many variables. Why you need t...2021-12-2022 min
Your Fertility Story PodcastChoosing Your Fertility Clinic with Eva SchenkmanIn this episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, Maria focuses on your clinic selection. Her guest on this episode is Eva Schenkman, an embryologist of nearly 30 years. She completed her undergraduate at Cornell University and went on to complete her master’s degree and Ph.D. at Eastern Virginia Medical School. In recent years, she’s become a consultant and runs the New York Metropolitan Embryology Society. She is also a clinical instructor at the EVMS Master’s Program in Embryology and sits on several committees for the Society of Reproductive Biologists and Technologists as well as the College of Reprod...2021-12-1319 min
Your Fertility Story Podcast5 Ways These Families Would Change Their Fertility JourneysIn this inaugural episode of YOUR FERTILITY STORY, Maria shares her vision for the podcast, which will include some solo episodes with Maria and some episodes with expert guests and families who have navigated the fertility journey. She will also welcome parents who are on the other side of this journey, who can offer their experiences and what they learned along the way. Expect some deep dives into some topics in addition to some shorter episodes that may consist of Q&As or a particular subject. In this episode, you’ll hear: What...2021-12-0616 min
Your Fertility Story PodcastWelcome to Your Fertility Story PodcastWelcome to the Your Fertility Story podcast with Maria Feekes, founder of Adonis Fertility International. This show is dedicated to helping individuals and families make their dreams of having a child a reality. Maria believes every fertility journey is unique, and you are ultimately your own best advocate. Your Fertility Story is designed to provide unbiased information, help you learn how to navigate challenges, and find support during your fertility journey. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why Maria believes you have the right to ask tough questions durin...2021-11-2903 min