Podcasts by For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years
This podcast is a no holds barred account of the highs and lows experienced during the emotional rollercoaster to pregnancy and parenthood. Romana and Ewan have been trying to conceive since 2016. In the quest for a baby they have laughed and they have cried but most importantly they've learnt a crazy amount about the world of Infertility and IVF. Join them on their fertility journey as they wait for their elusive BFP. As well as sharing tips and tricks to help you stay sane they also chat to health care professionals to bring you information and advice about all things TTC.
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Update: The Results of our 7th Embryo Transfer from 2021-12-17T05:00
We've missed you! Thanks for tuning back in for our update. The last few months have been busy so it was great to finally get back to the podcast. In this episode we chat about how our most r...
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IVF: The Road is Long.... from 2021-07-16T04:00
It's the final episode of Season 3 and in this weeks bumper episode we answer some listener questions.
Romana also chats to fellow IVF warrior Saira (@ivfmyeggshatesperm). Saira has be...
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Ewan and Romana ask each other........ from 2021-07-02T04:00
We're going solo this week as we reflect on the past 5 years. It's not been an easy few years so we thought it was time to take stock and ponder on some of the highs and lows. We ask each othe...
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Diabetes, TTC, Supplements and more with Dietitian Anita Beckwith from 2021-06-18T04:00
After an epic four and a half months away we're back on home turf. Today we discuss how our follow up went at our clinic in Bulgaria and what the plan is moving forward.
Romana also cha...
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Fertility Chats: Tony aka @thehopefulfather from 2021-06-04T04:00
We're back in Sofia and back at the clinic. This time for a Hysteroscopy. Find out why Romana really enjoyed it!!
Ewan also chats to Tony aka @thehopefulfather. Tony is a big advocate f...
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The Aftermath of 3 back to back IVF's and The Chick Mission with Tracy Weiss from 2021-05-21T04:00
3 back to back rounds of IVF is bound to have an impact and in this episode we discuss how it has affected us both individually.
Romana also chats to Tracy Weiss, Executive Director of ...
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The Final Ever PGS Results and Advocating for Yourself whilst TTC from 2021-05-07T04:00
This is it! The results of our 7th and final IVF round are in! Do we have any normal embryos? Tune in to find out.
Romana also chats to Hayley @hayleybanxy Hayley has been trying to...
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Endo, MTHFR, 6 rounds of IVF and SMBC with Ravid Israel, founder of Embie from 2021-04-23T04:00
This week we update you on our 7th and FINAL round of IVF.
Romana also chats to Ravid Israel (@embie2baby) founder of Embie, the first app exclusively designed for women going through fer...
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PGS Results and Tracking Hormones at Home with Mira from 2021-04-09T04:00
The results are in from IVF cycle #6 We discuss the implications of our Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening and the Natural Killer Cell Test.
Romana also chats to Sylvia Kang. Sylvia i...
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Bulgaria Update and IVF, Miscarriage & Donor Conception w/ author Myriam Steinberg from 2021-03-26T05:00
Lots has been happening in Bulgaria since the last episode. As always we share the highs and the lows!
Romana also chats to author of new graphic novel Catalogue Baby: A Memoir of (in)fe...
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Bulgaria or Bust: Our IVF Update from 2021-03-12T06:30
Thanks for listening! If you're new to the podcast we highly recommend listening from the very beginning. We share our story from episode 1 right up until present day and there is ALOT! We al...
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Hormones and Detoxing after an IVF Cycle from 2020-12-11T05:00
Ever feel sluggish and generally yucky at the end of an IVF/ICSI cycle? That's because our bodies are having to deal with lots of extra hormones. In this episode Coral Dabarera Edelson, MS, RD...
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Creating a Fertility Strategy with Jasmine Katatikarn from 2020-11-27T05:00
Today we talk Clomid and TSH Levels.
Ewan chats to Jasmine Katatikarn (@jazzkatat). Jasmine is a fertility warrior who struggled to have a child for 6 years. Afte...
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Learn How To Chart Your Cycle With The Sympto-Thermal Method from 2020-11-13T05:00
It's all about upleveling your fertility tracking this week as we chat all things BBT (Basal Body Temperature), CM (Cervical Mucus) and Hormones. Chantelle Meikle is a registered Naturopath and...
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Navigating 8 Years of Fertility Treatment with Zoe Jones from 2020-10-30T05:00
The nights are drawing in. It's getting dark. So grab a cuppa, get cosy and listen to this weeks chat with Zoe Jones (@zoe_joneshft).
Zoe is a holistic therapist and specialises in help...
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Experiencing Infertility as a Man, a Therapist and a Modern Orthodox Jew from 2020-10-16T04:00
Ewan is back and this week we reflect on how we're feeling after being sucker punched by our last round of IVF!
The winners of the soap competition are announced and Ewan chats to Eli Wei...
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Yoga, Aromatherapy and Self Care for Fertility (and some devastating news) from 2020-10-02T04:00
We got some really awful news today and although it was a tough episode to record we felt it was important to share.
On a lighter note Romana chats to the wonderful Helen @at_the_fold. H...
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Dr Trolice talks IVF, Pros and Cons of PGS, AMH Testing & Emotions whilst TTC from 2020-09-18T04:00
This episode Romana chats to the brilliant Dr Trolice www.myfertilitycare.com Dr Mark Trolice is the director of F...
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Vaginal Steaming....What is it? And how can it help whilst TTC? from 2020-09-04T04:00
We're relaxing in the Scottish highlands this week and taking a break from all things TTC. We highly recommend a change of scenery and some fresh mountain air when the grind of infertility star...
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The Fertile Mind with Russell Davis from 2020-08-21T04:00
This week we reflect on what we've been through over the last few weeks and look forward to the future.
Ewan also chats to Russell Davis Listen
Our PGS Results and Traveling Donors from 2020-08-07T04:00
This week we discuss our PGS results. Did our 3 embryos make the grade?
Romana also chats to Genevieve Uys from Traveling Donors www.travelingdon...
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Getting to the Root of Unexplained Infertility and How Useful is AMH Testing? from 2020-07-24T04:00
This week Romana chats to the wonderful Jessica Bourke aka @thefertilitydetective. With over fourteen years of experience in the field of reproductive health, Jessica has...
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IVF Round 3: The Good, the Bad and the Condom! from 2020-07-10T04:00
Welcome to our warts and all account of IVF Round 3. We've been through 2 fresh rounds of IVF and 5 transfers in total. Will it be third time lucky?!
In this episode we take you through...
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Hope, Porn and Travelling Abroad for IVF from 2020-06-26T04:00
This week we chat about the endless cycle of hope and disappointment whilst battling infertility. We also mention the 'P' word and discuss its role when trying to conceive.
Romana tal...
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Nutrition for Fertility and IVF with Melanie Brown from 2020-06-12T04:00
This week we bring you fabulous Melanie Brown (www.melaniebrownnutrition.com) Mel has specialised in nutrition for fertility, IVF and pregnan...
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Life in Lockdown and Male Factor Infertility from 2020-05-29T04:00
Welcome back to Season 2! Thanks for listening and continuing to support the podcast. We've really missed you and we can't wait to bring you lots of great content over the next few months. Th...
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UPDATE: When The Happy Ending Goes Wrong from 2020-03-22T14:20:14
We wanted to bring out this Update episode to let you know what's been happening with us over the last few months. Despite the title it's not all been doom and gloom and we have managed to stil...
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The Results Episode from 2019-12-20T05:00
In the final episode of this season we reveal the results of our fifth and last NHS transfer. We also reflect on this first season of the podcast and share some resources which have really help...
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What is Missing with Michael Frank from 2019-12-13T05:00
This week Romana talks about her fear of pregnancy tests as we gear up to find out the results of our recent IVF transfer.
Romana also chats to Michael Frank. Michael is the author of
Fertility Chats: Chris aka @ittakes_three from 2019-12-06T05:00
This week we talk about winning the lottery (we haven't won!), our last NHS frozen embryo transfer and feelings of anxiety and overwhelm.
We also chat to Chris aka @ittakes_three on Insta...
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Fertility Chats: Sinéad McNally Singer/Songwriter from 2019-11-29T05:00
This week we talk about coping strategies as our fifth IVF transfer approaches. We also share the story of our engagement which happened on a mountain top in Slovakia!
Romana chats to ...
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Fertility at 40+ with Andrew Loosely (The Natural Fertility Expert) from 2019-11-22T05:00
Fertility Chats: All Things TTC and IVF from 2019-11-15T05:00
This week Ewan talks about the difficulties in discussing fertility issues with family and Romana talks to Elaine about all things IVF and trying to conceive. Elaine is not only a beautiful per...
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An Honest Review of The Fertility Show, London from 2019-11-08T17:32:07
This week Romana shares her thoughts on the Fertility Show in London. Hear what she thought of the various clinics she chatted to and also what she learnt from the Seminars she attended. We al...
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Fertility Chats: Mike aka @fortyyearolddad from 2019-11-01T05:00
We love our Fertility Chats episodes as we really enjoy hearing other peoples TTC and infertility stories. This week Ewan chats to Mike aka @fortyyearolddad on Instagram. Mike shares his ferti...
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Navigating Fertility and IVF as a Solo Mum from 2019-10-25T04:00
We had a lovely time in York last week and share some tales from our time there. Including our scarefest adventures at Hallowscream! We also chat to Zoe aka @drunkleopard on Instagram. Zoe is...
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How Functional Medicine Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally from 2019-10-18T04:00
This week, as well as our usual ramblings, Romana chats to Sarah Clark (www.fabfertile.com) Sarah is a certified life coach with accreditation from the Inte...
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Next Steps and Finding Trusted Answers to your Fertility Questions from 2019-10-11T04:00
It's always a struggle after a failed IVF transfer but we are starting to feel more optimistic and having a plan moving forward always helps. This week we share some good news and also discuss ...
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Two Week Wait Audio Diary and the Results of our IVF transfer from 2019-09-27T04:00
It's been a tough and emotional couple of weeks since our frozen embryo transfer and this week we share Romana's audio diary along with the result. Have all of our hopes and dreams finally come...
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Fertility Massage, Emotional Blocks and a bonus Meditation from 2019-09-20T04:00
Embaby on board! We finally got to transfer our little frozen embryo so we are now in the delightful two week wait! We will update you on the results of our fourth embryo transfer on next week...
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Essential Oils, Homemade Skincare and Tips to lead a more Toxic Free and Fertility Friendly Life from 2019-09-13T04:00
This week we talk Spiders, feeling left behind whilst going through infertility and we also discuss our upcoming frozen embryo transfer.
Romana also chats to Geraldine McCullagh ( Listen
Fertility Chats: Male Factor Infertility from 2019-09-06T04:00
This week Romana puts Ewan's fertility knowledge to the test with a TTC Acronym Quiz. Romana is also put to the test with a (brief) football quiz!
Ewan also chats to Charlie. They have ...
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Miscarriage and Pregnancy after Loss from 2019-08-23T04:00
This week we chat about mistaken identity (of the condom variety!). And we chat back up plans and the pros and cons of planning for a negative outcome.
And we also share the second part o...
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IVF, Sperm Donation and Artificial Insemination at Home from 2019-08-16T04:00
This week Romana chats to Helen and Linzi about the journey they have been on to grow their family. This chat is split into two episodes and in this one Helen and Linzi talk very honestly about...
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The Moon, Astrology and Birth Charts from 2019-08-09T04:00
We're going a bit mystic for todays episode! Trying to conceive can be all consuming and tiring and sometimes connecting back with nature and the universe can be really empowering and can give ...
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Fertility Chats: Mike aka @infertilitybloke from 2019-08-02T04:00
Welcome to episode 10! Thanks for listening.
Today we talk about raising funds for IVF, coping with pregnancy announcements and 21 Miles by Jessica Hepburn.
Ewan speaks to @inf...
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Cats, WTF Appointment and Vaginismus from 2019-07-26T03:00
In this episode we talk Cats (the fur baby kind not the new film!) and also discuss our recent WTF appointment. Romana talks to Kat Wilson (co-founder of the Listen
Fertility Support with Dr Emma Brodzinski from 2019-07-19T03:00
We're back! Thanks for re-joining us. It's lovely to have you here.
In this weeks episode Romana chats to Dr Emma Brodzinski (www.emmabrodzinsk...
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Luteal Spotting, Masculinity & Acupuncture for Fertility from 2019-06-21T04:00
In this weeks episode Romana talks Luteal phase Spotting, Ewan talks Masculinity and Rachael Forrest talks Acupuncture for Fertility. Rachael runs the Natural Fertility Centre in Edinburgh Listen
Endometriosis and Egg Freezing from 2019-06-14T04:00
Thank you for joining us. This week Romana chats to writer Elaine Gracie about Endometriosis and her quest to raise awareness. For more details of her short film you'll find her on Instagram @en...
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The Male Perspective from 2019-06-07T05:00
This week we chat about the next steps on our fertility 'journey' and Ewan shares the male perspective as he chats to one of his close friends who has also been through IVF. This weeks Fertility...
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IVF Survival Tips with Claire Brett from 2019-05-31T05:00
In this weeks episode we reveal the results of our third IVF cycle. Is it a BFP (Big Fat Positive) or a BFN (Big Fat Negative)?
We also chat to the wonderful Claire Brett. Claire is a f...
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Short Protocol and The Fertility Show from 2019-05-24T05:00
Thanks for joining us for Episode 3. We're so happy to have you listening.
Lots has been happening for us over the last 3 weeks so in this episode we get back to present time and update...
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Zika, Clowns and Coping with Disappointment from 2019-05-17T06:24:33
Welcome back to Episode 2! This week marks the start of 'Fertility Follow' a new feature where we share stories from other couples going through Infertility and IVF. This weeks featured story ...
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Zika, Clowns and Coping with Disappointment from 2019-05-17T06:24:33
Welcome back to Episode 2! This week marks the start of 'Fertility Follow' a new feature where we share stories from other couples going through Infertility and IVF. This weeks featured story ...
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Zika, Clowns and Coping with Disappointment from 2019-05-17T06:24:33
Welcome back to Episode 2! This week marks the start of 'Fertility Follow' a new feature where we share stories from other couples going through Infertility and IVF. This weeks featured story ...
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Fertility Tests, Fear and Finding Laughter from 2019-05-06T16:33:49
Welcome to the first episode of For Trying Out Loud. In this episode Romana and Ewan discuss life before TTC, fertility testing, alcohol and finding laughter during the hard times.
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