In/Fertility In The City
In/Fertility in the City is a podcast dedicated to exploring the complex relationship between in/fertility and work and how to manage this effectively. It is hosted by Natalie Sutherland and Somaya Ouazzani (and Emma Menzies for Seasons 1-3), who have had to navigate their own fertility challenges alongside professional life, and are united in their passion for ensuring that better quality information and support is made available to others doing the same. Together they interview incredible guests, from a variety of industries, who generously share powerful stories and valuable insights into in/fertility at work issues. Their moving and thought-provoking discussions are intended to break the silence around this taboo topic, and inspire new attitudes and behaviours that will improve and normalise the management of fertility challenges in professional contexts. If you’re a professional managing in/fertility, baby loss, fertility treatment or other paths to parenthood, or you have an interest in understanding and supporting those who are, then this is a ‘must listen’ for you. TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. You can also engage with your hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: emailing us: info@infertilityinthecity.com following us on LinkedIn ( www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity ), Instagram ( https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity ), or X ( https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity ). Music created by Jon Nicoll.
Episodes
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In this enlightening episode of In/Fertility in the City, we sit down with James Nicopoullos, Clinical Director at the Lister Fertility Clinic, and Fran Garrigan, Fertility Matron, to discuss the intricacies of fertility treatment. Discover the history and ethos of the Lister Fertility Clinic, renowned for its transparency and patient-centred ap...
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Our guest this time is Bethan Carr, a senior associate solicitor, who bravely shares her personal journey through a molar pregnancy. Despite her professional knowledge in family law and surrogacy, Bethan was unprepared for the emotional and physical challenges of this rare condition.
Join us as she recounts the shock of her diagnosis, the arduous...
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Joining us for this insightful and heartfelt episode is Dr. Kiran Rahim, a paediatrician and mother to three children (the eldest of whom tragically died earlier this year), shares her personal journey through motherhood and miscarriage with honesty and vulnerability.
Dr. Rahim candidly discusses the devastating los...
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In this episode we are joined by Dr. George Ndukwe, a leading IVF specialist with nearly four decades of experience. Dr. Ndukwe shares his insights on the complexities of recurrent IVF failure and the role of immune tolerance in successful pregnancies.
Dive into the discussion on the importance of embryo chromosomal normality, immune components,...
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Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Sarah Elmer, a transformational life coach and yoga teacher, as she shares her personal journey with infertility and the impact of unsuccessful IVF treatments. Discover how Sarah found peace and purpose through her experiences and now supports others facing similar challenges. This episode delves into th...
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In this episode we welcome Emma Haslam, founder of Your IVF Abroad, the UK's only fully independent reproductive agency.
Emma shares her personal journey through infertility, leading to the creation of her agency, which has assisted hundreds of families in navigating fertility treatments across Europe.
Discover the challenges, emotional rollercoas...
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In this compelling episode we’re joined by Shrara McCue from Chicago to explore her profound fertility journey. She shares her experiences navigating the challenges of hyperemesis gravidarum, early ovarian failure, and the emotional rollercoaster of IVF.
She also sheds light on the stark realities of fertility treatment and parental leave in the ...
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In this insightful episode we’re joined by Alejandra Lozada Andrade, a psychotherapist and the founder of Fertility Support, the UK's only psychotherapy practice focused exclusively on fertility and gynaecological issues.
Alejandra shares her journey in establishing this unique practice, the services offered, and the pressing need for emotional ...
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In this compelling episode, we chat with Betty Mukherjee, a former contestant on the BBC's "Race Across the World," as she shares her personal journey with MRKH syndrome. Diagnosed at 16, Betty opens up about the challenges and triumphs of living with this rare disorder that affects the female reproductive system.
From the initial diagnosis to t...
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In the premiere episode of season five we welcome Joe Ailion, an associate solicitor at Brabners in Manchester, who opens up about his personal journey through miscarriage and the emotional landscape of fertility challenges.
Joe shares the poignant story of how he and his wife navigated the grief of a miscarriage, the societal perceptions of fer...
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In this powerful episode, we delve into the complexities of fertility struggles in the professional world. Hosted by Natalie Sutherland & Somaya Ouazzani, this panel discussion, held at the London offices of law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, brings together experts and personal stories to illuminate the challenges faced by individuals undergoi...
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In the final episode of season four, we’re joined by Sophie Docherty, a midwife sonographer with over 10 years’ experience and mum of two, who shares her personal journey through fertility issues.
Sophie, the sister of our episode five guest Amy Simpson (founder of The MBB Method), opens up about her experiences with early menopause, IVF, and ul...
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In this episode, we have an enlightening conversation with Jaime Gher, a reproductive justice lawyer who has dedicated over 20 years to advancing reproductive rights and justice. Jaime shares her personal journey through both biomedical and social infertility, including the challenges she faced in creating her family using assisted reproductive ...
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In this episode of In/Fertility in the City, we’re joined by Dr. Anita Raja, a respected GP, broadcaster, and campaigner for well-being within the BAME communities.
She shares her deeply personal fertility journey, discussing her struggles with uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and multiple miscarriages and opens up about the cultural pressures ...
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In this episode we welcome Danusia Malina-Derben, a mother of ten, founder and CEO of DMD Global, and author of "Noise" and "Spunk" manifestos. Danusia shares her incredible journey of balancing a demanding academic career with motherhood, including her surprising early pregnancies, her secretive start in academia, and her work with the BBC.
She ...
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In this episode Natalie and Somaya are joined by Jemma Shanley, a paediatric doctor who shares her tumultuous journey through fertility challenges while balancing a demanding medical career. From initial naivety about conceiving to enduring multiple miscarriages, IVF treatments, and the emotional toll of working in paediatrics, Jemma opens up a...
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In this episode of In/Fertility in the City we’re joined by Amy Simpson, the founder of the Mind Body Belief Method, to discuss the transformative power of emotional and physical preparation in the fertility journey.
Amy shares her personal connection to the struggle through her sister's story, the success of unconventional methods, and the imp...
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In this episode of In/Fertility in the City we're joined by the inspiring Claire Burton, a family lawyer who shares her journey from confronting unexpected jealousy at a friend's pregnancy to embracing solo parenthood, navigating the complex world of sperm donation, and defying medical odds.
Along the way, Claire and her team have switched firms ...
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This episode of "In/Fertility in the City" brings the spotlight onto an often-overlooked struggle: male involuntary childlessness. Dr. Robin Hadley, author and founder member of the campaign group Ageing without Children, joins us to speak candidly about his personal battle with wanting to be a dad and the complex emotions surrounding male child...
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In this episode, Natalie and Somaya have a poignant conversation with Emma Whitney, a leading embryologist who has dedicated her life to helping others conceive.
Emma discusses the delicate balance of her professional duties amidst her own fertility struggles, including the loss of a child and multiple miscarriages.
Her resilience and commitment t...
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