After a hiatis from the pod to get my shit & schedule in order, I am back with all new (and improved, IMO) programming for the show. I will quickly share what is in store for season 2, including how YOU will be able to vote on the topics I cover. Thank you for sticking around, being patient & being a BADASS infertility warriors!

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Season 2 Trailer: Guest Interviews, IVF Lessons Learned + Listener Chosen Topics

On our inaugural episode of FFIF: Roast or Toast, we pick apart the new Hulu original movie, False Positive - a thriller/suspense film about a woman who undergoes a fucked up and entirely unrealistic version of IVF to start her family. There is a villain - spoiler, it's Pierce Brosnan. Spoiler 2: this is a roast, not a toast. We promise a shit-ton of laughs whether you've watched the film of not. But you'll def want to watch bc it is so ridic. If you guys like this, we will do it once a month!

Episode 6: FFIF: Roast or Toast: False Positive - A Fertility Related Movie Review

On today's episode, Alex and I give you tips on traveling with medication during treatment and discuss the weirdest place we've ever given ourselves or gotten shots. We also discuss clear purses, eyebrows & Alex catches me up on the latest Britney Spears news #freebritney

Episode 5: FFIF: IVF Travel Tips, The Weirdest Places We've Gotten Shots, Brows & Britney

On this episode, Alex and I address the use of #infertility at every stage of your journey to and through parenthood. Alex educates me on what a soggy cracker is (ummmm.... what???!!!!) and we share what events we would compete in if there was an, "Infertility Olympics"! Per usual, we end answering some listener Q's. 

Episode 4: FFIF: Infertility Olympics, Soggy Crackers & the Great #StillInfertile Movement

Alex and I small talk like two blue-haired BFFs about the Olympic trials, the weather and COVID and then dive into listener Q & A (both fun and serious) involving betas, Chick-fil-a, why birthdays suck so bad when you're battling infertility, and why Alex and I have avoided TTC the old fashion way during our IVF cycles. We also talk about shrimp and pink champagne... listen to find out why!

Episode 3: FFIF: Listener Infertility Q & A + Shrimp & Pink Champagne

This episode is quick but action packed! We "hit the ground jogging" discussing mosaicism (fun fact, Alex & I both have frozen mosaic embryos). We then have a friendly debate on full bum versus nighttime panties vernacular, talk about Hulu, and round our chat with a list of our favorite fertility/infertility products. 

Episode 2 FFIF: Mosaicism, Our Favorite Fertility/Infertility Items & Our Great Full Bum Versus Night-time Panty Debate

Heyyyyy youuuuu guyyysssss - we are SO happy to be back and better than ever for season 2. Alex brings us up to speed on her surrogacy journey, we discuss our Starbucks orders and our romper requirements and give advice on fertility fundraising, answer listener questions and leave you with all the randomness you've been missing!

Episode 1: FFIF: Blocking Our Husbands & Romper Rules

Holy shit! It is the LAST episode of season 1! Alex and I have quite the spirited conversation about butts so buckle up. Alex shares about her current IVF cycle and surrogacy journey, we get into how to cope with Mother's Day triggers, answer a few questions from all of you, and round out the season with a conspiracy theory and the introduction of our NEW hashtag #WUITTHEHELL

Episode 156: FFIF Season 1 Sendoff: Starbutts, Mother's Day Chat & the Introduction of #WUITTHEHELL

This is the LAST Wednesday episode of season one before I take a brief hiatus the remainder of May. I will be back in June with an all new season full of new guests, new topics and tons of inspiration. I asked you all to vote on what topic you wanted covered on this last ep, and you all chose my top advocacy tips. While this episode isn't long, it captures the most critical tips I have learned over the past three years and used in my own journey to advocate for what I wanted and what my body needed. I hope you can apply some of these strategies into your own journey!

Episode 155: My Top Infertility Advocacy Tips

This episode is a hot mess - from our basket of bothers, to Alex's in depth (& very exciting) surrogacy/IVF update to answering serious & silly questions submitted by you, we cover a lot of shit! We answer how to deal with shit hurdles you come across during treatments & also what to do what you are getting differing opinions from different doctors. Also, in case you're curious what names we think are sexy & what animals we think would be rude if they could talk, this is the episode for you - LOL! Enjoy!

Episode 154: FFIF: Coping w/ Infertility Shit Hurdles, Red Light Green Light IVF & Alex's IVF/Surrogacy Update

There is only so much a doctor or nurse who have never experienced these procedures can tell you. Only true warriors who have been through it can tell you the real deets. After going through five retrievals and five transfers and talking to SO many of you through Fab Fertility and Fertility Rally, I feel very equipped to cover this topic with you. This was far and away one of the most voted for topics when I asked you all what you wanted to hear in future episodes. I hope this episode leaves you educated and/or shaking your head, YES! 

Episode 153: What No One Tells You About IVF Egg Retrievals & Frozen Embryo Transfers

On this episode, Alex and I laugh... A LOT. We answer a couple of questions about the plan for FFIF going forward, discuss NIAW and answer the listener question, "Why the wait between retrievals and genetic test results sucks so hard?" We then have quite the spirited conversation about butt stuff including plastic poop hammocks and talk about the "right way" to say certain words and ask YOU to cast your vote on IG...

Episode 152: FFIF: Dinosaur or Butterfly?! Cast YOUR Vote...

On this episode, Chicago travel/food/lifestyle blogger & IVF mama to baby Gwen shares her infertility story. Kit is a fragile X carrier which resulted in diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), making TTC extremely difficult, leading her and her hubby Charles to IVF. Kit has always prided herself in being able to maintain her identity amidst it all and provides some advice on how to not lose yourself while going through treatment. Follow Kit HERE Check out Kit's website HERE  

Episode 151: IVF, Fragile X & Putting Hope Into Your Last Shot w/ Chicago Blogger Kit Graham

On this episode, Alex and I tell you what about our respective cities are bothering us. Then we get into the dreaded April Fools' Day drama that lurks around our community each and every year. Alex gives some updates on her surrogacy journey and then we answer the question, "How do I balance hope and fear going into a repeat IVF cycle?"

Episode 150: FFIF: Fertility World Scandals, IVF Advice & Other Updates

On this episode, I interview Founder & CEO of Juliet, Heather Smith. Heather founded Juliet after navigating her own fertility journey where she has pursued single motherhood. Through her two healthcare products, pregnancy test & ovulation tests, she has created a more supportive, stigma & shame free experience, built to bring comfort and certainty to moms in the making. No more inconvenient trips to the grocery store. No more unwanted conversations with well-meaning checkout clerks. No more uncomfortable questions from your mail carrier. Just the healthcare products women need and the support we crave, in one convenient spot that make you feel fucking empowered, not ashamed or uncomfortable. Can I get a HELL YEAH?!  Follow Juliet HERE Check out the Juliet website HERE

Episode 149: Single Motherhood by Choice & Playing by Your Own Rules w/ Founder & CEO of Juliet, Heather Smith

Infertility is a topic too often ignored. The mission of this podcast is to bring inspiration, facts, tips, education, support and most importantly a VOICE to all things fertility so that those listening feel empowered and proud to take control of their journey. Just because fertility is hard, doesn't mean it can't be fabulous.

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