Kaela & Sarah are discussing harmful situations plaguing the infertility community. They discuss a fertility nurse who stole fentanyl, replacing it with saline, leaving patients undergoing egg retrieval surgery in excruciating pain. They comment on her sentencing, how she was treated, and how her victims were portrayed. They also discuss the dilemma of misrepresentation in social media. If you know someone isn't being truthful, should you say something? Lisa Ransome joins the podcast again t...
Sep 22, 2021•44 min
Sarah interviews Katie & Alex about their experience with fertility treatments and eventual decision to remain child free. Katie's shares her experience with PCOS, endometriosis, and eventual need for hysterectomy and oophorectomy. This loving and supportive couple is thriving and their story will warm your heart! Find Katie on Instagram: @mkaties1
Sep 15, 2021•37 min
Kaela is joined by her fertile sister and brother-in-law (this already feels biblical) to discuss infertility throughout history - especially in the advent of Christianity- and its affect on modern day stigmas around women and fertility. They also discuss the hit Hulu series, The Handmaids Tale, and talk about how infertility is portrayed in this modern day drama and what the show gets right and what it gets very wrong! Follow us on Instagram: @infertilemafiapodcast...
May 26, 2021•57 min
Kaela interviews board certified urologist, Dr. Mary Samplaski, who specializes in male factor infertility. Dr. Samplaski answers listener questions on a number of topics including - who should see a reproductive urologist, what’s the deal with morphology, what is a varicocele and when should it be repaired, sperm DNA fragmentation, frequency of ejaculation, environmental effects on male fertility, general tips for success, and so much more. Sarah and Kaela also discuss their experience with the...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Sarah & Kaela are discussing TTC superstitions including: McDonald's french fries, pomegranate juice, brazil nuts, pineapple core, warm socks, and even Mucinex! Are these based in any factual evidence? Listen to find out! They also discuss a surrogacy row scandal, and defend some unpopular opinions! Lisa Ransome joins the podcast again to talk about how to regulate our feelings. Lisa Ransome: @seeds_for_hope 5 IVF Superstitions Surrogacy Row Follow us on Instagram: @infertilemafiapodcast...
Apr 21, 2021•52 min
Kaela interviews Regina Townsend, founder of The Broken Brown Egg. She shares her perspective on what it means to be a person of color in the infertility community. Regina also shares her personal experience of missed diagnoses and being dismissed by doctors, the significance of self advocacy and compassionate medical care, and the importance of mental health during infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. Follow Regina here: https://thebrokenbrownegg.org/...
Apr 07, 2021•59 min
In today's episode Sarah interviews OG mafia member, Becca, and her sister-in-law, Kylie, about their experiences with being married to brothers who both share the same type of male factor infertility. Kaela and Sarah also discuss three person baby making. Three Person Baby Article Email us - infertilemafia@gmail.com Find us on Instagram - @infertilemafiapodcast...
Mar 31, 2021•43 min
Kaela & Sarah discuss the recent Oprah interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry and discuss an open letter Meghan wrote for the New York Times about a recent miscarriage. They also talk about Chrissy Teigen’s vulnerability after sharing intimate details of having a stillbirth son. They discuss the importance of sharing our struggles and how validating and healing it can be for people who aren’t able to share or may be suffering in silence. Always be kind - you never know what someone is...
Mar 24, 2021•43 min
Sarah & Kaela discuss a new treatment for male factor infertility, a new heartbeat bill in South Carolina, and a fertility doctor in Australia that is breaking all the molds on what it means to have a successful fertility clinic. Lisa Ransome, registered psychologist, joins again to give tips on sensory grounding and the benefits of staying grounded in the present moment. Find Lisa on Instagram @seeds_for_hope Articles cited in this episode: Injecting protein into testes South Carolina Heart...
Mar 17, 2021•37 min
Kaela & Sarah are talking about the internet rumor that the Covid-19 vaccine causes miscarriage. They also discuss THC and pros and cons of marijuana and fertility treatments. And, for the Out of the Box segment, Botox is the topic; but it’s not what you think. Lisa Ransome, a registered psychologist in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, shares a moment for your mental health on mindfulness. Find Lisa on Instagram and Facebook @seeds_for_hope Articles cited in this episode: The Covid-1...
Mar 10, 2021•45 min
Sarah & Kaela are talking about the pandemic wreaking havoc on fertility treatments and Paris Hilton doing IVF to have boy/girl twins. They also share some of their favorite pandemic binges! TRIGGER WARNING: Talk of depression, anxiety and abuse in this episode starting at 23:25. Pandemic article here Paris Hilton article here Follow us on Instagram @infertilemafiapodcast...
Mar 03, 2021•48 min
TRIGGER WARNING: Just in time for Halloween, Sarah & Kaela are serving up another episode of creepy, spooky, horrifying stories related to fertility! Included in this episode is an unbelievable story about syphilis and the US government experimenting on African-American men. They also talk about the devastating, sadistic, and demented ways the Nazis caused infertility for their own citizens and how they treated victims of the Holocaust. They share the story about the 74-year-old woman from I...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 87
Kaela & Sarah are talking about infertility related books! This includes fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, children’s books, stories that will make you laugh and some that will make you cry - something for everyone! Joining the show is Tess Kossow, author of I’m Very Ferris a children’s book about In Vitro Fertilization. Tess shares her inspiration behind writing a children’s book about such a complicated (and sometimes confusing) topic and shares what an impact infertility has had on her own f...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 86
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. 1 in 4 women experience a miscarriage and millions of women have lost infants during pregnancy or after birth. Unfortunately, many of them suffer in silence. In this episode, Kaela is joined by Christine McDonough, of Infertility Illustrated , and together they are breaking the silence by sharing stories from listeners about how they have honored their losses and what has given them closure and comfort. October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant ...
Oct 15, 2019•56 min•Ep. 85
PCOS is the topic for this episode! After a podcast break during PCOS Awareness Month, Sarah & Kaela are offering some new information about PCOS - signs, symptoms, treatments and even discuss an article about what your poop says about you (and PCOS)! They cover the New York Times article "When You're Told You're Too Fat To Get Pregnant" and share their own opinions around weight and fertility treatments. And finally, they get real talking about taking control of habits and coping skills to ...
Oct 09, 2019•45 min•Ep. 84
Kaela & Sarah are baaaaack! In this episode they talk about the biggest news in fertility from this past summer - the couple that had the WRONG embryos transferred, gave birth to twins, only to discover that they belonged to two different families! They also share some podcasts they binged over the summer and respond to a crazy Mom rant that went viral about Disney World and “childless women.” They introduce a new segment to the show - CALL THE CONSIGLIERE: The guest spot this week goes to t...
Oct 02, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 83
Sarah & Kaela are talking about taking a break from trying to conceive. They share their own experiences when it comes to taking a break, and how they spent their time - good, bad, and ugly. And, they share comments from listeners about when and why they took a break and how it helped (or not)! They also discuss whether they’re team Ross or team Rachel on the “We were on a break!” FRIENDS topic! And, they ponder things like mushrooms for men and their favorite wedding moments. Finally, stay ...
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 82
Kaela & Sarah are talking about ways to have a positive impact in the infertility community, including ways to get involved whether through support groups, social media, or active advocacy for continued and expanded rights for people seeking fertility treatments. They also revisit the topic of IVF tourism and share some of the highlights from their recent live show and RESOLVE: Chicagoland Walk of Hope. And finally, they expound on some of their favorite Would You Rather Questions! Get invol...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 81
Sarah & Kaela have FINALLY met - and they're talking about it, live in Chicago, with lots of infertile friends and healthcare professionals. Enjoy this episode full of inspiration from these amazing special guests! Christine McDonough, the artist behind Infertility Illustrated, is such a talent! We instantly bonded after meeting her over a year ago. She shares some of the inspirations for a few of her favorite illustrations (and wins the award for the best giveaway item!). Kaela & Sarah ...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 80
TRIGGER WARNING: Sarah & Kaela are discussing new abortion laws and the government making decisions that could affect your access to fertility treatments (you can skip this portion from 12:00 to 27:30). They answer some of your questions about secondary infertility, PGS tested embryos, and their favorite types of wine! They also give you some updates on Facebook happenings, and finally, they discuss the importance of puppy therapy. Don't forget to get your tickets to the Infertile Mafia Podc...
May 21, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 79
Kaela & Sarah are unpacking their recent time at the Infertile AF Summit! Hear live clips from the cocktail hour where Kaela talks to women, and men, from all walks of infertility including adoption, secondary infertility, miscarriage, child-free not by choice, and others about their empowering experience at the summit. They also share some exciting news about what’s next for the Infertile AF Community! Sarah & Kaela also share some big news about their upcoming LIVE SHOW in Chicago, IL....
May 14, 2019•55 min•Ep. 78
Mother's Day is Sunday and Sarah & Kaela know this day can really blow when you're infertile. In this episode, they share listener comments about some fun and unique ways they're planning to spend the day that might make you feel, think, laugh, or take up gardening. They also discuss the trending 90's fashions, a cactus mishap, and they get raw and real about how they deal with difficult emotions. Finally, JOIN US in Chicago on June 8th, for the RESOLVE: Chicagoland Walk of Hope (9am) and a ...
May 07, 2019•49 min•Ep. 77
It's the last day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." As the week comes to a close, Sarah & Kaela talk about that awkward thing that no one talks about...except Kaela. Just in time for her birthday, this episode is all about the jerk off room. Over the course of the podcast, many listeners have shared their often hilarious mishaps from the other side of that infamous door - and now they're all in one place for your listening...pleasure....
Apr 27, 2019•32 min•Ep. 76
It's the sixth day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today, Sarah & Kaela share an exciting update from Kassie Moon, the popular YouTuber and Instagrammer behind the popular Instagram account @kassiemoon They revisit the episode where she talks about crowd sourcing and how she raised money for IVF after years of trying and failed fertility treatments. Kaela & Sarah also share resources about finding companies that offer infertilit...
Apr 26, 2019•32 min•Ep. 75
It's the fifth day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today, Sarah & Kaela are revisiting the topic of infertility and family. This episode is all about the perspective of someone who isn't infertile, but still wants to be caring and supportive to those who are. They share clips from Episode 47: "You Might Be Infertile If..." when Kaela sits down and talks to her (fertile) sister. Lara openly and candidly talks about ways she fields in...
Apr 25, 2019•35 min•Ep. 74
It's the fourth day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today, Sarah & Kaela share a big update from Christine McDonough, the popular illustrator behind the hugely popular Instagram account @infertilityillustrated They also revisit the episode where she shares the motivation for her Instagram account and talks about how art helped her cope with infertility. Christine explains her process as an artist and tells Sarah and Kaela the inspir...
Apr 24, 2019•37 min•Ep. 73
On this third day of National Infertility Awareness Week, Kaela talks all about relationships with Founder and Editor in Chief of Pregnantish, Andrea Syrtash. Pregnantish is an online lifestyle magazine helping people of all walks of life - singles, couples, LGBTQ, people of color, navigate fertility treatments and infertility. Andrea is also a relationship expert and has authored books such as “It’s Okay to Sleep With Him on the First Date - And Every Other Rule of Dating Debunked” , “He’s Just...
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 72
It's the second day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." Today Sarah & Kaela are revisiting a topic near and dear to their hearts - humor. They believe it's absolutely essential to survive infertility! In this episode, you hear from Karen. She's the author, Spanish teacher, Instagram influencer, wife, and mother behind the wildly popular @hilariously_infertile on Instagram. Karen shares clips from her book, and talks about her motivation...
Apr 22, 2019•32 min•Ep. 71
It's the first day of National Infertility Awareness Week, and the theme this year is "Infertility Uncovered." To kick off the first day, Sarah & Kaela are talking about men and infertility. In this episode, you hear Kaela talk to her husband Bill, you learn about the scandalous way sperm was discovered, and you get to hear Sarah and Kaela role play! Clips in this episode are from Episode 31: Let's Hear It For The Boy." This week, use the hashtag #infertilityuncovered to spread awareness! An...
Apr 21, 2019•32 min•Ep. 70
Kaela & Sarah are teaming up with British co-hosts Gabby & Emma of the Big Fat Negative Podcast for a podcast swap! They’ve asked burning questions like, “What’s the worst part of infertility?” and also questions like, “When it comes to the Royal Family, are you ‘Team William’ or ‘Team Harry?’” Gabby & Emma talk candidly about their infertility “journey’s” (spoken in the best valley girl accent you can muster) and give some insight into how the healthcare system treats infertility in...
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 69
