Race Across the World to MRKH Advocacy: Betty Mukherjee

Welcome to this episode of The Fertility Podcast and joined by Betty Mukherjee, who you may know, if you're a fan of Channel 4's Race Across the World as she was in series 4 with her brother James and spoke about her condition MRKH (Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser) and is now doing amazing advocacy work on the topic and sharing her own experiences as she finds out more regarding her family building options.

Betty opens up about receiving her MRKH diagnosis at 16, how it shattered the future she had imagined, and how sharing her story publicly on national TV changed her life. She reflects on the healing power of vulnerability, the support of her partner Dan, and the importance of balancing self-care, fitness, and mental wellbeing during fertility treatment.

What we talk about:

• The challenges of being a teenager diagnosed with MRKH
• Why conversations with siblings and friends were avoided for years
• The reality of egg freezing, hormone injections, and physical side effects
• The role of mental health support—both professional and personal
• Using YouTube and social media to share raw, vulnerable moments
• Finding comfort in everyday rituals, like lighting candles, cooking, and walking her dog, Maple

Betty’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and hope—and a reminder that “shame dies when stories are shared in safe spaces.”

Resources & Links

• Follow Betty on Instagram
• Watch Betty’s journey on YouTube
• Learn more about MRKH: MRKH Support Resources
• Previous podcast episodes with Julianne Boutileb (psychological advisor mentioned in this episode)
• Andria Trigo shares her story of life with MRKH
• Sign up for support groups and advocacy through Fertility Action
• Explore more about the Fertility Matters at Work initiative and tell your workplace about The F Word at Work Live