Episodes
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During 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.
Robbie Tkatch, joins us to speak about his personal experience on a 4 year fertility journey. How his perspective was different than his wife's, how he worked through tough conversations and emotions and proves AMAZING advice on how to support. If you want to hear his whole story listen to Episode 105 with Brooke Tkatch.
Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Oo8CQOKUh/
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☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call
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During 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 a new voice can be the answer to negative spirals and speaks to how supporting Emily over the past 4 years has evolved.
Don’t miss it, some of these concepts will blow your mind!
Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Jfr-BujDb/
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❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership
☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call
👋🏼 STAY IN TOUCH! Join my free weekly newsletter to get original mindset tips, a monthly round-up and more! https://day1fertility.myflodesk.com/f0xp904tv7
Day 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/
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Missing episodes?
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During 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 conversation is finding the balance of how much to inform so they can support and at the same time being honest with boundaries. But also talking about the parent’s experience and pain and how they are navigating that.
Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6HHKZ9OjcO/
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❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership
☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call
👋🏼 STAY IN TOUCH! Join my free weekly newsletter to get original mindset tips, a monthly round-up and more! https://day1fertility.myflodesk.com/f0xp904tv7
Day 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/
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During 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.
Sarah Smith, current fertility patient and Day 1 Member, joins us for an unparalleled conversation about the struggles to stay close to loved ones and how she worked hard to stay connected to family and friends while navigating her fertility journey.
Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6FfA9wMWw3/
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❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership
☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call
👋🏼 STAY IN TOUCH! Join my free weekly newsletter to get original mindset tips, a monthly round-up and more! https://day1fertility.myflodesk.com/f0xp904tv7
Day 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/
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During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" and TV personality, Chloe Wilde kicked it off!
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. We dive into Chloe's IVF journey, how she moved through fear, sadness and loss. How she managed work and IVF treatment and advice on how to approach the fertility struggle.
Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C585LtEu_VI/
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❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership
☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call
👋🏼 STAY IN TOUCH! Join my free weekly newsletter to get original mindset tips, a monthly round-up and more! https://day1fertility.myflodesk.com/f0xp904tv7
Day 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/
Chloe Wilde's IG: https://www.instagram.com/thechloewilde/
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On 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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❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership
☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call
👋🏼 STAY IN TOUCH! Join my free weekly newsletter to get original mindset tips, a monthly round-up and more! https://day1fertility.myflodesk.com/f0xp904tv7
Day 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/
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On today's episode Emily is joined by her husband, Evan to give a big update on what moving forward has looked like over the past 5 months. They discuss the difficulty of decision making, how things are blurry and that is okay, the steps they took to get on the same page and where they are today and what the future looks like as they embark on a new journey.
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Today we are joined by a very special person with a very special story. Brooke Tkatch joins us to dive into her 4+ year fertility journey, that has twists and turns like you couldn’t believe. Brooke takes us on a ride bravely sharing the ebbs and flows of her experience. With multiple rounds of IVF, over 8 transfers (of euploid embryos!), a surprise finding, an acceptance of moving to surrogacy and one of the most unexpected outcomes we have shared on the podcast! But this isn’t just about a story with a happy ending, it is a story of resiliency, growth and love and that is worth celebrating and honouring above all else.
Day 1 IG: @day1fertility
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In this episode, CJ Smith, a mindset coach and nervous system expert, discusses the impact of trauma on fertility and the role of neurosomatic intelligence in supporting the nervous system.
CJ explains that the nervous system is an input-output based system and that trauma can create dysregulation and a sense of unsafety in the body.
CJ also shares her personal journey to parenthood and highlights the intersection of spirituality and science in understanding the nervous system.
She also explores the power of nervous system work in navigating miscarriage and parenting. CJ concludes by offering advice for those starting their fertility journey and encourages finding meaning in every step of the process.
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In 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.
Kyla Fox is the founder of The Kyla Fox Centre - the first of its kind eating disorder recovery centre that treats those (across the entire spectrum) with eating disorders and disordered eating, along with actively supporting their loved ones.
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On 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 the profound experience of carrying her lifelong friend's baby.
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Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership
This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call
STAY IN TOUCH! Join my free weekly newsletter to get original mindset tips, a monthly round-up and more! https://day1fertility.myflodesk.com/f0xp904tv7
Day 1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/
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Welcome back! We kick off season 4 with Em + Ev sharing a candid update on how things are going in their fertility journey. After recovering from their 4th loss back in August 2023, Em and Ev are starting to feel a shift in what this year means for their fertility. They discuss the big 'breakdown' during Em's 39th birthday, new test results that have them navigating male factor for the first time and the complicated emotions they face when starting to ask hard questions and explore new possibilities.
Sponsor:
Pollin Fertility, Toronto's newest fertility clinic. To experience personalized care and the Pollin Difference visit pollinfertilty.com to book an OHIP covered consultation today.
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We did it friends! We made it to 100 episodes! To celebrate, we hosted a live taping of the 100th episode at Twig Fertility with 30. amazing Day 1 listeners. We had 4 amazing experts join a panel answering questions submitted by attendees.
Season 4 will be announced shortly!
A big thank you to our panelists:
🪡 Anne Matthews: TCMP RaC FABORM - @energytreeanne is the creator behind Energy Tree Studios, a Registered Acupuncturist (RaC) and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (FABORM).
🥼 Dr. Dan Nayot: REI & OB/GYN - One of North America’s top reproductive endocrinologists and infertility specialists, @dan.nayot is committed to providing his patients with individualized evidence-based care.
💪Krystle Ng-A-Mann: Fertility Patient & Content Creator: @dineandfash has been bravely sharing her personal fertility journey publicly over the past few years providing education, awareness and support.
🔬Christine Sykas Yeh: Lab Director at @twigfertility : Christine is passionate for evidence-based research and overall exposure to multiple parts of the patient journey, meticulously designing the Twig lab. -
Summer 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 period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it’s important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like.
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Emily (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 those who are struggling to build their familyDr. Bergmann has been practicing for over 20 years and her practice focuses primarily on women’s health and fertility. She has a strong passion for helping her patients through their hormonal challenges especially when it comes to conceiving. She works at a fertility clinic in North York as well as a multi-disciplinary clinic in Aurora.
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 period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it’s important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like.
Dr. Irena Bergmann
Instagram: @dr.irenabergmann_nd
Website: www.irenabergmann.com
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Website: Day 1 Fertility
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On 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 family. Her goal is to share their story in hopes of reaching someone experiencing the same struggles and to know they are not alone, even when the feel they are.
What we discuss:
Male factor infertility and how this diagnosis shaped their fertility decisions The conversations around IVF and how that was not their road and the push back they received from family and friends The unspoken side of the adoption journey - barriers, challenges, anxieties and more Positive language to be used when speaking about adoptionSPONSOR: 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 period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it’s important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like.
Meagan McLeod
Instagram: @meaganjmcleod / @following_our_detour
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Website: Day 1 Fertility
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On 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 have been the easiest!) Examples of intangible loss and how society plays a role.Rena believes that having an empathic support system and access to resources can help patients through difficult times and prevent mental health struggles from becoming all-consuming. Rena approaches her clients from a strengths perspective and helps them work to find the resilience and courage to carry on.Outside of her private practice, Rena is the Director of Social Work Services at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New York. She is the founder and co-host of Fertility Forward, a podcast dedicated to bringing listeners cutting edge and accurate information on different aspects of the fertility space. She is also the author of "Infertility 101: A Quick & Concise Guide" available on Amazon.
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 period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it’s important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like.
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Website: Day 1 Fertility
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For 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 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 period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it’s important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like.
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TikTok: @day1fertility
Website: Day 1 Fertility
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On 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 out of the fertility rutThis 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 period with unique patented technology. With all of the anxiety around testing, it’s important to know that a brand like First Response has your back, no matter what your journey may look like.
Day 1
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TikTok: @day1fertility
Website: Day 1 Fertility
Laura Reisman
IG: @lr_therapy
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On 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 olympicsWant 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.
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