In this episode of the Saige Jones Podcast, Saige is joined by Liz, who gave birth to someone else's child just 2 weeks before recording this episode. She shares what led her to consider surrogacy and the steps she took to become a surrogate. Liz tells us about the conversation with her husband when she introduced the idea of potentially becoming a surrogate and explains the standards needed to meet to become a surrogate along with the process of getting approved. If you are interested in hearin...
May 28, 2024•34 min•Season 7Ep. 16
In this episode, Saige shares helpful questions to ask in your egg freeze consult. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en Season 7 is focused on fertility, egg freezing, infertility, infertility awareness, alternative paths to parenting, pregnancy, and related topics. Saige's insight is from her experience freezing her eggs; s...
May 14, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 15
In this episode, Saige explains some basics about the way that fertility clinics generally work pertaining to the patient and why understanding this can help you set yourself up for success in the areas where you have more control when choosing your clinic. Saige discusses why she suggests doing more than 1 consult as well as why understanding someone's perspective can be helpful when taking recommendations for clinics. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gl...
Apr 30, 2024•9 min•Season 7Ep. 14
In this episode, Saige shares insight on why starting the process of egg freezing at the top of the year might be financially beneficial if you are doing or might do more than 1 cycle. She also provides advice and questions to ask to avoid financial surprises pertaining to yearly egg storage fees. Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en Season 7 is focused on fertility, egg freezing, infertility, alternative paths to pare...
Apr 17, 2024•12 min•Season 7Ep. 13
In this episode, we are joined by Liz, who shares her 9 year journey with infertility, 4 miscarriages, a PCOS diagnosis and a completely shocking cancer diagnosis. She discusses doing IUI (including having 2 hours to get the sperm to the doctor's office,) feeling like it was her fault, hearing that she couldn't have kids, getting so used to being told 'no' that it took a while for the 'yes' to set in, finally getting pregnant and getting a second chance. Find us on socials: https://www.instagram...
Apr 03, 2024•54 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Saige recorded this episode on the day of her egg retrieval and shares the play-by-play of what the day involved. She also discusses the full egg freeze cycle process from her experience i.e., how she felt, when she was taking certain medications, the protocol prior to the retrieval and more. [How this worked for Saige is not a reflection of the same protocol that you should expect. Please refer to your doctor.] Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagra...
Mar 19, 2024•16 min•Season 7Ep. 11
In this episode, Saige discusses how the ovaries function with respect to releasing eggs monthly and how this relates to egg freezing. Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en Season 7 is focused on fertility, infertility, egg freezing, ivf and related topics.
Mar 05, 2024•4 min•Season 7Ep. 10
In this episode, we are joined by IVF nurse Jess. We discuss fertility terms for our general understanding, learn about the way Jess’s clinic functions and hear about what she sees most women coming in for and at what ages. She also tells us what priming is and why it can be beneficial, the difference between egg freezing and IVF and Jess shares further insight into various fertility-related topics. Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejo...
Feb 20, 2024•54 min•Season 7Ep. 9
In this episode, we are joined by Sarah, whose parents used an egg donor to bring her and her twin into this world in 1994. She shares her recollection of how she learned about the concept of the egg donor and tells us about how her parents were given a binder full of potential donors in the beginning of the process. Sarah shares that she is not lacking in her personal identity and her parents gave her all of the reasons why having children later in life is a good thing. Find us on socials: http...
Feb 06, 2024•47 min•Season 7Ep. 8
In this episode, Saige chats with Ari, who did an egg freezing cycle then did a second cycle to freeze embryos in 2023. She talks about what the financial cost of egg freezing and embryo banking was for her as well as the disappointment that came with the first cycle. Ari shares that she got out of a 6 year relationship at 31/32 years old and wasn't sure what the future would hold for her. She also tells us about meeting her now-boyfriend and deciding to freeze embryos. Find us on socials: https...
Jan 23, 2024•28 min•Season 7Ep. 7
In this episode, Olivia King discusses her current journey in getting pregnant. She shares her experience and the results of IUI and her IVF cycles, including rescue ICSI and how her thyroid may play a role in what’s happening. She tells us about never meeting her first 2 doctors, working to find a promising doctor for her next cycle and driving an hour and a half to appointments. Olivia also shares insight about her insurance and what infertility treatments are covered. Find us on socials: http...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Beth Gulotta is this week's guest and speaks on: -Having a relationship end around 30/31 years old -Being single in her early thirties -Still choosing a happy life even if what she wanted didn’t happen -Freezing her eggs at 37 while in a relationship -At one point having considered leaving her relationship due to not being on the same page about having a baby at the time -Paying for her egg freeze by credit card -Getting pregnant naturally at 39 -Quieting narratives that at certain ages you shou...
Dec 26, 2023•46 min•Season 7Ep. 5
What conversations are you having with your gynecologist or OBGYN? Are you being informed about fertility in any way? Saige covers what might be helpful to be discussed in an annual appointment, if it's not already being talked about. She also discusses giving some thought to family goals and advocating for yourself in your fertility journey. Thank you for joining us in this safe space where all are welcome! Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.co...
Dec 12, 2023•13 min•Season 7Ep. 4
In this episode, Saige talks about administering self-injections throughout the egg freezing process and how we are all capable of doing this no matter how scary it may seem. She shares the huge mistake that she made when doing her injections as well as insight on what helped her in the process. Thank you for joining us in this safe space where all are welcome! Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en Season 7 is focused o...
Nov 28, 2023•10 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In this episode, Saige shares what she has realized about the importance of educating ourselves on fertility for those who do want or may want to have biological children. Find us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/?hl=en
Nov 14, 2023•6 min•Season 7Ep. 2
This season is focused on fertility, infertility, egg freezing and related topics. We are opening up space for these topics that can be devastating for some, immensely exciting for others while somewhere in between for others. On this episode, Saige shares that she froze her eggs this year. With the disclaimer that Saige is NOT a doctor, she dives into her general understanding about the following: -An overview of the egg freezing process -Why you need to take medicine throughout the process -Wh...
Nov 01, 2023•8 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Today Saige has an exceptionally special guest, her dad, who talks about his experience with Covid. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/ https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 10
On this episode of the Saige Jones Podcast, you'll hear the audio version of a recent episode of her YouTube show, Street Walks With Saige. Nasty C joins Street Walks and talks about: -His home life growing up & the challenges he endured -The loss of his mom at 11 months old & the car accident she was in leading to this -Building his dad a house -Building a gaming center -Where to start when learning to rap -His process for making music -Being the odd one out amidst his siblings -Staying...
Oct 18, 2022•48 min•Season 6Ep. 9
On this episode of the Saige Jones Podcast, you'll hear the audio version of a recent episode of her YouTube show, Street Walks With Saige. Midwxst joins Street Walks and talks about: -Taking leave from college -Perspective on pursuing music v college -Being diagnosed with ADHD + taking medicine for it -Process of making music -Deep love for his family -Living in South Carolina, Tennessee, Belgium, Indiana and New York -His mental health evolution -Dealing with bullying -Getting overwhelmed -Mar...
Oct 04, 2022•44 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Saige provides a healthy and important reminder to prioritize yourself and make sure that you're putting time aside for YOU. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/ https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones
Sep 20, 2022•5 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Saige talks about how she's dealing with anxiety; how she focuses on what she can control in order to help the feeling. She also shares a story about someone's generous and kind gesture that made her week. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/ https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones...
Sep 06, 2022•7 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Lakeyah joins Street Walks and discusses: -Manifesting her deal with Quality Control + making a lot of money. -How she dealt with not getting a response from Pierre “Pee” Thomas when she was working on getting signed to QC. -Not just looking the part but having talent. -XXL Freshman Class: where she was when she found out she got it. -Her calm, cool and collected demeanor. -Her EP ‘No Pressure’ out now. -Learning not to say ‘yes’ to everything. -What led her to the lesson not to sign anything yo...
Aug 09, 2022•38 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Saige talks about the drastic impact that the way we communicate can have on a situation or relationship. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/ https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones
Jul 26, 2022•9 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Saige discusses some of the possibilities along the way to finding the right therapist. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/ https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones
Jul 12, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Saige talks about going for what you WANT even if it's hard to acknowledge what that is. She discusses the feelings and fear around pursuing what you truly want to pursue.
Jun 28, 2022•6 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Closing out season 5, Saige talks about failure's relationship with success. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/ https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SaigeJones
Apr 26, 2022•6 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Joelle joins Saige and opens up about the privileges and blessings that have made up much of her life as well as the challenges that she has and is facing. Follow Joelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjoelleashley/?hl=en Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/saigejones/ https://www.instagram.com/saigejonespodcast/...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Harry Jowsey joins Street Walks With Saige and discusses: -What stands out to him in the bedroom. -His family’s take on him not finishing university. -Parents being alcoholics. -Not wanting to live in his hometown and follow in his dad’s footsteps. -Not taking over his dad’s business. -His tactics to how he initially gained 10k followers. -Not liking people telling him how to think at university. -Abundance mentality. -Reality TV. -People being scared of putting themselves on the line and being ...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Saige speaks about the concept of time. She dives into the importance of how you choose to spend your time, time serving as a marker of certain occassions, not having enough time with those we love and being in the moment.
Mar 16, 2022•11 min•Season 5Ep. 7
IV Jay joins Street Walks With Saige and talks about: -Growing up in a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with 8 people. -Being stuck in her brain in the house; feeling empty. -Her mom not knowing IV could sing until she posted a video singing. -Being made fun of by students and teachers for her hair. -Not being ashamed of suffering from anxiety and depression; she explains her experience. -How much therapy helped her. -Feeling like she’s running out of time. -Some of the personal details that she ...
Mar 01, 2022•44 min•Season 5Ep. 6
