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School Reading ListEpisode 27 - Why teaching discrete subjects encourages reading for pleasureSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 27For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-27/Part 1Book postLoverboy by Ben TomlinsonOne Day: A True Story of Courage and Survival in the Holocaust by Michael Rosen and Benjamin PhillipThe Really Beautiful Thing by Frances TosdevinGuardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Rat by Eric Huang, illustrated by Phung Nguyen QuangSammy and the Stolen Paintings by Charlie P. BrooksMission: Manta Ray by Philip...2025-01-3136 min
Stork'dS5 EP5 - For the Silent Sufferers - Making Infertility Visible to Communities of Color With Monique FarookMonique Farook, the host of the award-winning Infertility and Me podcast, joins Julia to discuss her journey through infertility. Monique faced a multi-year battle with infertility in which she grappled with feelings of shame and anger, experienced racial discrimination by her doctors, navigated a tubal blockage, hypothyroidism, surgery, and natural cycle IVF. We discuss her decision to return to the medical system following a loss of trust in the medical community following experiencing racial bias in her fertility treatment. We laugh about the challenges of raising toddler boys and celebrate that her podcast reaches the unseen and underserved communities fac...2023-04-0649 min
Hormonally Yours with The Hormone DietitianInfertility & Me: A Journey to Infertility AdvocacyAn Infertility Advocacy Episode If you're struggling to get pregnant, are you public with your journey? Infertility advocacy is not easy, and it puts your private life in the public eye. But my guest today decided that the pros far outweighed the cons of sharing her journey to becoming a mother. As a result, she built a strong infertility community of people who understand the struggles where she shares others' stories and helpful resources. Wife, mom, women's health, and infertility advocate. Monique Farook has been an entrepreneur for more than ten years. When she isn't obsessing over h...2022-09-2059 min
The Dirty Bag PodcastSeason 2 Ep:22 "Creating For The Voiceless"Host of Infertility And Me Podcast Monique Farook joins Cookie to unpack creating a platform around her personal experiences with infertility. They discuss everything from intentionality with using your voice, the responsibility that comes with creating your own community, and what support looks like. What is it to be vulnerable in the podcast space? How different is being a creative in comparison to a business professional? How do we best serve our audience?2022-09-1849 min
The Perinatal PodcastInfertility and Me Podcast Crossover | Let's Discuss... with Special Guest, Monique FarookIn this week's episode, it is my true pleasure to introduce Monique Farook of Infertility and Me chats with me about the importance of mental health in our fertility journeys. Monique tells me about her path to launching her podcast in order to be the voice she needed when she was going through her own journey and to provide a space for others to feel empowered to not suffer in silence.
We also use this space to address the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade in matters of fertility. My many thanks to Monique for coming alongside m...2022-09-0645 min
Hopeful HintsGuest Episode: Monique Farook from Infertility and Me PodcastJoin Dr. Tara Brandner and Monique Farook from Infertility and Me Podcast as she shares her three hopeful hints and how infertility impacts your relationship as a couple. You don't want to miss this dynamite episode!
Monique is an entrepreneur, wife, and mom. She was diagnosed with infertility in 2012, at the age of 29 years old, and married for two years. The HSG test at the time showed a blocked tube. Monique and her husband attempted one IUI cycle, which was unsuccessful. They decided they were not ready to have further testing or proceed with IVF treatment. Four...2022-05-2421 min
Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility and ParenthoodHow to Honor Unique Paths to ParenthoodWe’re kicking off 2022 by recapping some of our favorite episodes from the past three seasons. In six special podcast episodes, we’ll highlight some of the best tips and advice from our previous guests. In this third bonus episode, we'll be talking about the different experiences people have on their unique paths to parenthood. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Founder of Robyn, Alli Kasirer Fellow fertility advocates: Marilyn Gomez, Eli Weinstein, Monique Farook, and Krystle Chavez Tune in to hear from these incredible guests on how to navigate the complexities of fer...2022-02-2644 min
Fearless Infertility30. Infertility YOUR Way with Monique FarookMonique gives us a look into her experience with infertility and having her son prematurely. There’s so much adjustment, flexibility, and reconciliation necessary on this challenging path, and Monique is here to remind us of the compassion and grace we have to give ourselves because - even though it doesn’t feel like it - you can feel empowered right now to approach infertility your way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.fearlessinfertility.com/blog/302021-09-2053 min
TTC SocietyEp. 25: Real Life with Monique Farook: Navigating infertility and racismMonique walked into a fertility clinic, a time when we are often our most vulnerable selves, and she was treated differently than another couple in the clinic... because she was black. In today’s episode, we are continuing the hard (and necessary) conversation about racism and infertility and how racism extends far beyond treatment in a fertility clinic lobby. While Monique Farouk, host of the Infertility and Me Podcast, is making a profound impact on social media and via her podcast, she’s also sitting down with us in today’s episode to talk about her pe...2021-05-171h 01
Tootsie Rolaids -Life's Sweet ReliefIVF Stories: Infertility and Me w/ MoniqueIn this episode I had the honor to speak with Infertility and me podcast creator Monique! Infertility and me is a great podcast and an amazing platform for Women of Color to see themselves reflected in their host. We discuss how she started her podcast, her journey, spirituality, and so much more!Monique Farook is so accomplished in this field of advocacy in the infertility community she is a recipient of the cade foundation award for Family Building Champion. She is the host and creator of her podcast Infertility and me and continues to br...2021-01-1532 min
Only One In The RoomScott Talks To Monique FarookScott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Monique Farook right after the show.Don't miss our Now Normal series releasing every Thursday.Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more.You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.comAlso visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured...2020-12-2314 minOnly One In The RoomMonique Farook Is The Only Black Woman Who Couldn't Conceive NaturallyPicture this, you and your husband are young and in love and the only thing that’s missing from your lives is a baby. Monique Farook, host of the popular podcast, Infertility And Me, found herself in an impossible position when it became clear that she wasn’t going to get pregnant the way the rest of her friends and family had, that she and her husband were not going to conceive a baby naturally.More From Monique Farook:Listen to Infertility and MeWebsite: https://www.infertilityandmepodcast.comFindin...2020-12-2245 min
Been There, Injected ThatPreterm Labor Post-Infertility Women who become pregnant through IVF have an 80% higher risk for spontaneous preterm birth before both 37 and 34 weeks gestation, compared with those who conceived naturally, according to a 2017 study. Today we’re talking to Monique Farook, the host of the podcast Infertility and Me, about her long path to parenthood after IUIs, IVF, a 24-week delivery and 129 days in the NICU. Warrior, indeed.2020-12-0439 min
Crowned OpulenceInfertility Chose Me, But IVF Helped Me To Become A Mommy Part IIThis is part 2 of a 2-part series on a silent struggle many women face: infertility. So if you haven’t caught part 1 yet, go back and listen to part 1 before continuing to part 2. Our guest on the show is the host of the Infertility and Me Podcast, Monique Farook. In part 1, Monique shared about her experience trying to get pregnant naturally without success, her subsequent infertility diagnosis, its impact on her life, self-esteem and relationship with her husband. We continue our conversation with Monique, discussing:Fertility treatment options for women like in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and...2020-11-2944 minCrowned OpulenceInfertility Chose Me, But IVF Helped Me To Become A Mommy Part I“So when are you going to give your mother some grandkids?” your well-meaning aunt asks good-naturedly at Thanksgiving dinner. Every. Single. Year. You take a deep breath, trying to suppress the longing the question stirs inside your heart, plaster on a smile that you hope seems genuine and reply, “All in good time, Auntie,” and quickly try to change the subject or extract yourself from the conversation. As we head into the holiday season with extended family gatherings, the question may become more frequent, a painful reminder of your longing to become a momma.As a lit...2020-11-2941 min
Black at WorkI am Not Your Negro, KarenOn today's episode of Black at Work we are joined by guest Monique Farook, former minister, podcaster and business owner. We unexpectedly took a deep dive into religion as Monique shares her story of why she left the church and religion behind to explore her own spiritual awakening. Today's episode is sponsored by Brittany L. Hill Wellness Co. you can reach her on IG @itsbrittanyhill and @backtrapyogaDallas co-workers! FREE live recording featuring gospel singers Crystal Aikin, Billy Mitchell, Karisma Evans and Jerimia Cannon is 11/27 at 7:00 PM at Faith Church located at 825 West Pentagon Pkwy, Dallas...2020-11-231h 43
An Amber a Day: The Functional PCOS PodcastEpisode 21: Spirituality, Being a Healer, Infertility and NICU motherhood with Monique of the Infertility and Me PodcastText with your questions & comments for future episodes!In this episode, Amber interviews Monique Farook of the Infertility and Me Podcast about her life journey as a spiritual person called to healing. They discuss both of their early days in ministry, finding their purpose, the struggles of infertility and being mothers do premature infants. Monique has a unique and important perspective on hope, healing, faith, and bravery. Follow Monique on Instagram@journeywiththefarooks@infertilityandmepodcastwww.infertilityandmepodcast.comPlease ask questions for the podcast- any nutrition, infertility, or motherhood topic is welcome! Emai...2020-10-0848 min
Your Next LevelLessons From Lockdown: Interview With Monique Farook - "Balance"Lessons From Lockdown: Interview With Monique FarookThis interview is a part of a series called “Lessons From Lockdown” where I will be interviewing various people to find out how this “pandemic” has impacted them in hopes of encouraging others who are struggling emotionally during this uncertain time. Despite any challenges faced, the interviewees are transparent with our listeners, share real struggles, explain how they were able to push through their struggles, and share their plans for the future to show there is still hope. #covid19 #2020You can connect with Monique via these methods: Podcast...2020-08-3133 min
Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family BuildingMoniqueMonique Farook is a an infertility survivor, a former NICU Mom, a wife, and host of the podcast, "Infertility and Me." She and her husband began their journey to parenthood in 2012 when she was 29, and today, she tells Ali all about their long and bumpy road, from her unsuccessful IUI and uterine and cervical polyps to how she experienced prejudice at the fertility clinic. Monique also talks about why, when she started looking for people in the infertility community who looked like her, she couldn't find anyone—and how she felt when she finally had her son, who spent 129 days...2020-08-0544 min