The Fertile Life with Dr. Shahin Ghadir

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Relationships and Egg Freezing with Violet Benson (Daddy Issues) Dec 09, 2021

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On today's episode of The Fertile Life podcast we will be speaking to Violet Benson who is the person behind the daddy issues Instagram page. She is a very well-known influencer who has entertained people talking about relationships and dating advice and now also diving into mental health. We discussed the pricing and process of egg freezing and how it has become more accessible.

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Daddy Issues:https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/?hl=en

Too Tired to Be Crazy: https://www.instagram.com/tootiredtobecrazy/?hl=en

The Fertile Life Podcast is for informational and Entertainment purposes. The content of the episode should not be considered medical advice or consultation. In the field of medicine there are many different perspectives and opinions and The Fertile Life Podcast is based on the opinion of Dr Shahin Ghadir. Please consult your own MD

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Steps and Options for Egg Donations and Surrogacy with John Willam Barger III Dec 02, 2021

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On today's episode of The Fertile Life Podcast we will be talking to John Willam Barger III who is a highly accomplished fashion and lifestyle TV host. John is a single male who is interested in learning the steps and options of proceeding with egg donation and surrogacy. Get ready to learn a lot about how to begin your fertility journey though the lens of an LGBTQ parent.

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Healing Life with Kelly Gores. Nov 25, 2021

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On this episode of the fertile life podcast Dr. Shahin Ghadir and Kelly Gores discuss all aspects of healing and also a documentary that went deep into the way that a persons beliefs and emotions have an impact on their health and ability to heal. Discussion about family and the love that has come into her life as she became a mom as well as her dreams of future parenting Kelly also talks about hypothetically what her new movie would be about,

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Relationship between your gut and your brain with DR Uma Nov 18, 2021

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On this episode of the Fertile life podcast we will be speaking to Dr. Uma Naidoo the Harvard director of nutritional and lifestyle psychiatry and a nutritional psychiatrist. She addresses the effects of mental health and how food can affect overall health and mental well-being. She also addresses the affects of food on Fertility and how to improve fertility by eating better.

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Life as New Parents with Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Justin Mikita Nov 11, 2021

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Dr. Ghadir sits down with new parents, actor and star of former hit tv show Modern Family, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband, lawyer/cofounder of the organization @pronounorg, Justin Mikita. Justin and Jesse dive into what life is like at home as new dads to baby Beckett, the challenges of parenthood, how they chose an egg-donor and surrogate, whether they want more children, and what it was really like parenting a newborn during a pandemic. Dr. Ghadir relates to the new fathers, as they all agree that being a parent is the most difficult job in the world. The couple also gets real with Dr. Ghadir about the many ups and downs in their relationship, from Justin studying for the bar exam in the early days of dating, to trying to become parents via surrogate, and how their large age difference played a role in how differently they saw themselves in a relationship and ultimately as parents.

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Family is Everything with @laurynbosstick Nov 04, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Ghadir speaks with LAURYN EVARTS BOSSTICK, Founder of @theskinnyconfidential brand and blog, host of THE SKINNY CONFIDENTIAL PODCAST (@tscpodcast), wife to @michaelbosstick, and her most important role, mother. Lauryn gets candid about how she manages her busy life and schedule as a mom while running and growing multiple brands and businesses. She shares what she believes is the secret to her success, and what she does to use your time most efficiently. Dr. Ghadir asks Lauryn if she plans on expanding her family and if she would consider egg and/or embryo freezing with her husband Michael. Dr. Ghadir and Lauryn also dive into why they both strongly believe that family is what matters most, and how that is one of the main lessons people learned from the time spent at home during the pandemic. Lastly, Lauryn and Dr. Ghadir discuss why and how people should be proactive about their fertility and starting a family.

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The importance of mental health while trying to conceive with Sydel Curry-Lee Oct 28, 2021

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On this week's episode of @thefertilelifepodcast, Dr. Ghadir dives deep into conversation with soon to be mother, mental health advocate, and host of the Because Life Podcast Sydel Curry-Lee @sydelcurrylee. Sydel shares with Dr. Ghadir her own journey of trying to conceive with her husband Damion Lee @dami0nlee, the many ups and downs along the way, and how she felt physically, emotionally and mentally during the IVF (in-vitro fertilization) process. Sydel describes how her desire to overcome trauma from a past abusive relationship, led her to become a mental health advocate and use her platform to help others that may be experiencing the same hardship. Dr. Ghadir explains how his own background in psychology helps him treat patients by emphasizing to them the importance of a positive mental state, as both Sydel and Dr. Ghadir agree how big a role mental and emotional health plays during fertility treatments.

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What is PCOS? Oct 21, 2021

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Dr. Ghadir sits down to explain to his listeners the symptoms of a common but often ignored condition known as PCOS (Polycystic ovary syndrome) and its effects on a woman's health. Dr. Ghadir discusses how PCOS can drastically affect a woman's fertility, physical appearance, and lead to other more serious health issues. As PCOS can be a spectrum, he goes over how to detect the symptoms and the best ways to treat it with a combination of modern medical intervention and lifestyle changes.

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Starting Over with Jesse Golden @jessegolden Oct 14, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Ghadir sits with mother, holistic health practioner, yoga teacher, and CEO/Founder of the successful skincare line @thegoldensecrets, Jesse Golden, to discuss Jesse's IVF (in vitro fertilization) process and what's like to start trying to conceive again after 17 years of being a single mother to her son Kaleo. Jesse gets very real and honest about the miscarriages she has recently experienced, and everything that has come with starting IVF, while her husband and soulmate is out of the country.

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Emotional and Mental Readiness for Pregnancy with Doula Lori Bregman Oct 07, 2021

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In this episode of The Fertile Life, Dr. Ghadir speaks with Doula, author and founder of @seedlyfe_ Lori Bregman. Lori has worked as a Doula for over 22 years, helping hopeful parents before, during and after pregnancy as a birth coach and beyond. Like Dr.Ghadir, Lori believes the mind and soul need to be prepared, ready and calm to bring life into the world. She advocates for inner peace and letting go of one's past anxieties, to create space for pregnancy and helping to promote fertility. Her doula work involves removing emotional and mental blocks one may possess that are holding them back from the life they want to live as a new parent. Through restorative work, nutrition, and mindfulness, she creates a space for a child to enter the world. Dr. Ghadir and Lori also discuss the emotional toll infertility can take on a couples relationship and how to get through it.

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