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From the archives: Today's bonus episode is a flashback to October 2024, the day of Kayti's embryo transfer. After recording an episode for the pod, Amy and Kayti talk about how the transfer went, Kayti's valium nap, and whether she plans to test early or not.

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Come hang with us after we hit “stop” on the recording! In the first episode of We Should Cut This, we’re talking AI sperm, IVF insurance chaos, our summer egg retrieval plans, and how to field telemarketers in 2026 (really—one comes to the door during the call). It’s our first unedited, unfiltered bonus content episode for listeners who want a little extra!

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Our favorite acupuncturist — and Kayti’s personal fertility fairy godmother — is on the pod today! Dr. Bento (Dr. Sarah Bentolila), DAIM, L.Ac, who treated Kayti for two years and played a huge role in helping her get pregnant, joins us for a deep and grounded conversation about acupuncture for fertility.

We get into all the big questions: how acupuncture supports IVF and infertility, how Chinese herbal medicine can complement IVF and Western medicine, the truth about eating liver, and the mystery of whether you really need to wear socks.

Dr. Bento brings so much clarity, compassion, and humor to a topic that’s often overwhelming — and if you’ve ever sat on an acupuncture table wondering what on earth is happening, this episode will hopefully give you answers and ease your mind.

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🎶 Intro music by Fog Chaser
🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

We’re crying, we’re laughing, and we’re surviving the holidays without losing it. Amy’s egg retrieval got canceled (spoiler: insurance companies can kick rocks), and we’re talking getting lapped by friends with pregnancy announcements, plus all the messy emotions infertility brings. We get real about feeling left behind, share how we find small joys, practice self-care, binge our favorite holiday movies, and lean on each other (and you!) to get through it.

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🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠

🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

Our favorite embryologist is back! Allison Anderson is here to kick off a new real-time IVF series as Amy begins another cycle. We’re starting at square one: how to choose the right clinic, doctor, and embryology lab, and how to communicate with the team who will be caring for your embryos.

Allison demystifies what actually happens in the lab, shares empowering patient advocacy tips, along with funny behind-the-scenes stories (yes, embryologist nicknames are real).

Follow Allison on Instagram @askanembryologist and Tiktok.

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🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠

🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

🎃 It’s Halloween, and the vibes are mystical. ✨ This week, Amy and Kayti welcome the enchanting Ferin Petrelli — actor, writer, intuitive, and tarot card reader — for a conversation that blends fertility talk with a touch of the magical.

Ferin shares her experience with egg freezing, the deeply personal story behind why she chose to do it, and how we can use intuition, spirituality, and a dash of cosmic timing to navigate big life transitions. Then she turns the tables (and the cards!) for live tarot readings with Amy and Kayti — pulling insights that are as spooky-accurate as they are inspiring. 🃏💫

This episode will leave you reflecting, laughing, and maybe even reaching for your own deck.

Follow Ferin on Instagram ⁠@ferinpetrelli

⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us!

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🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠

🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

This week on the FriedEggs podcast, we’re answering listener questions like when to seek out a doctor for infertility, coping strategies during the two-week wait, and how to manage work with IVF.

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🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠

🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

This week on the FriedEggs podcast, we’re diving into the weird and wonderful world of liver juice, supplements, red light therapy, and a nostalgic throwback to the Preseed era (life before fertility treatments, iykyk). Amy shares the new therapy she’s trying for her hip and how IVF makes it nearly impossible to deal with any other medical issue because, honestly, who has the time? Plus, Kayti celebrates baby girl’s transfer anniversary and her very first Halloween. 🎃

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🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠

🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

Today’s episode is a very special one—we’re sharing more of your stories on the pod, and we’re so honored that you trusted us with them. These stories cover the full spectrum of this journey: donor eggs, missed miscarriage, menopause, cancer diagnoses, and everything in between. Your courage and honesty on this brutal, beautiful, complicated road are nothing short of inspiring.

Our hearts are with every one of you. We see you, we love you, and we are so grateful for your voices.

A gentle heads-up: today’s episode includes stories that touch on miscarriage, infertility, menopause, cancer, and other deeply personal experiences. Please listen in a way that protects your heart.

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Intro music by Fog Chaser, https://www.fogchaser.net/

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized care.

We’re back! 🙌 This week on FriedEggs pod, we’re catching up on summer breaks, Amy’s surrogacy updates, and how Kayti’s settling into motherhood after the birth of her IVF baby and maternity leave.

We also get into infertility realities, the small but important practice of letting ourselves feel joy, and the ongoing mess of insurance barriers. Plus, a look at what’s ahead for the pod this fall—more conversations on IVF, infertility, and surrogacy (with our usual unfiltered energy).

⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us!

💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter “Everyone’s getting pregnant without me”⁠⁠ for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful recs from the TTC frontlines.

🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠

🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠

Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.