What happens when you have a profound loss, but no grave to visit?  In this episode, Danielle shares her unique fertility journey — one that challenges our assumptions about what "fertility struggles" look like. From the joy of welcoming her third child to the unexpected trauma that followed, Danielle opens up about grief that doesn't come with a funeral, the profound loss of her ability to have more children, and the moments when her pain felt invisible.

We explore how her body carries memory and trauma, how medical care and community influenced her recovery, and the ways she has found growth and meaning in the aftermath. Danielle's story reminds us that resilience isn't about pretending nothing happened — it's about choosing how to live with it, learning from it, and finding new ways to move forward.  

More about Danielle Mizrahi (LCSW):

Danielle Mizrahi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified perinatal mental health specialist (PMH-C) with a private practice in West Hempstead, NY. She currently specializes in maternal mental health and working with women throughout the reproductive lifespan. Danielle was drawn to IWSTHAB because of her own personal experiences with infertility. She is committed to supporting others through their own journeys to creating a family. Danielle lives in West Hempstead with her husband and 3 miracles, Reuben, Jacob and Sarah.

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-Visit her Instagram: The Mended Motherhood Collective

-Contact Danielle via email

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Infertility isn't only a women's issue, though too often, it's talked about like it is. In this episode, we're digging into male factor infertility: what it means, how it's diagnosed, and how it impacts couples emotionally, physically, and relationally.

We're joined by Paul Kassebaum, a quantum physicist, and his wife Julia Cohen, an economist, who live in Westchester, NY. In 2021, their family-building journey took an unexpected turn with a diagnosis of male factor infertility. They open up about the medical and emotional twists and turns of their path, and why they hope sharing their story will help others feel less alone.

To give us a full picture, we also bring in experts: Dr. Ariel Moradzadeh, a reproductive endocrinologist, and Abbe Golding, a genetic counselor at Jscreen. Together, we explore:

• What male factor infertility actually is, what the causes are, and how it's evaluated

• Who should be doing the testing and why it matters

• The role genetics can play in male infertility

• The emotional and psychosocial impact on men and couples

• How couples like Paul and Julia navigate the unexpected and find resilience

Whether you're directly facing male factor infertility, supporting a partner, or simply learning more about the different paths to parenthood, this conversation is a mix of story, science, and support.

Note: This episode is the 3rd of a series of 5 that we are collaborating on with Jscreen in 2025. 

Take a look at our previous two episodes here :

• Episode 157: Introduction to Genetics and Infertility

• Episode 166: Fragile X Syndrome: A Silent Factor in Infertility

About Paul Kassebaum and Julia Cohen:

Paul Kassebaum (Kass-eh-bomb) and Julia Cohen live in Westchester, NY where Paul is a quantum physicist and Julia is an economist. In 2021 they were forced to reconsider how to start a family when presented with a diagnosis of male factor infertility. They hope that by sharing both the medical and emotional aspects of their journey they can be a resource for other couples navigating the infertility space.

About Dr. Ariel Moradzadeh:

Dr. Ariel Moradzadeh attended medical school at The David Geffen school of medicine at UCLA. Following medical school, he completed his General Surgery internship and Urology residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he developed his passion for men's health and male infertility. Following residency, he completed an andrology, men's health, male and infertility fellowship at UCLA, and he now works as a full-time reproductive Urologist at Cedars-Sinai. When he is not treating patients, he enjoys running, swimming, weight lifting and yoga.

About Abbe Golding:

Abbe Golding is a certified genetic counselor and works as a community education and outreach manager for JScreen. She is passionate about providing genetic knowledge that empowers individuals to make informed healthcare decisions. Abbe believes that accurate and relatable genetic information should be accessible to everyone. Abbe lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and daughter.

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"I couldn't have my child bearing years end with a dead baby" with Taliya Corbett

This is a messy, complicated truth of what it means to carry both heartbreak and hope.

After the devastating stillbirth of her daughter, Ora, all Taliya could think was—"The only thing that will make me feel okay again is another baby." But the road to pregnancy wasn't simple. And even when she finally conceived, she didn't feel joy. Or hope. Or love.

This episode is for anyone who's been told that a new baby will "fix it"—and then finds themselves drowning in guilt when it doesn't feel that way at all.

Because love after loss is not always immediate. And healing isn't always linear. And sometimes you need some medicine to help with the anxiety too

More about Taliya Corbett: 

Homeschooling mom of five and one angel always in her heart. Taliya is a stillbirth warrior turned storyteller who shares her wild, sacred, and unfiltered journey through motherhood, faith, grief, and healing. From iced coffee-fueled chaos to deep spiritual reflections, she invites you into a life that's messy, meaningful, and magnetic. 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rabbi Johnny Solomon joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-His approach to life and struggle

-Knowing one's needs and acknowledging the struggle

-How G-d can be with us during our pain, rather than viewed as causing our pain

-How we can emulate being with someone during their pain

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-Check out his website

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On this episode of Talking Away the Taboo, Kayla Haber-Goldstein joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-How to think about struggle

-Tests

-What happens when Gd says no

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-Follow her on Instagram

-Check out her book on Amazon

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Hott joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Her anger at G-d

-How anger not something negative or forbidden, but a demonstration of a her relationship with Him

-Her views on loss

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-Follow her on Instagram

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chanie Wassner joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-The unfairness of modern society placing undue emphasis on a women's fertility (while not talking about a man's fertile potential)

-Egg freezing and why it's not all it's cracked up to be (see what I did there?)

-The perils of single parenthood, and the false assumptions people make about singles

-Practical suggestions on what we as individuals and society can do to make this a little easier for anyone in this position

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Jenna Bishop Sharp joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Growing up in a secular home and her return to Judaism in college

-Her three miscarriages in the early part of her marriage

-How her cycle shifted over time

-Missing her fertile window because of taharas hamishpacha

-Her emotions as she discovered what's wrong, how she became angry with G-d, and how she's finding her way back

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On this episode of Taling Away The Taboo, Meria Albert joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Her fertility journey as a Rebbetzin in the YU (Yeshiva University) world -Sharing responsibilities with her husband

-Living in the public eye

-The genetic pre-mutation of Fragile X, secondary infertility due to ovarian insufficiency and the eventual birth of two of her children using an Egg Donor

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Amy Seroussi, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-How she and her husband have navigated 11 years of highs and lows in the quest to have a child

-Her miscarriage, several chemical pregnancies, ovarian hyperstimulation, and ovarian torsion

-The experiences that have been the most challenging, the things that have given her strength, and how she and her husband cope differently

-Her intentionality of wanting to share what has helped her get through all these years and how difficult life challenges, specifically regarding fertility, don't define her

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Aimee Baron, MD talks about…

-Her own personal experiences with loss

-How she grieved her losses 

-The person that helped her during that time

-Why she started I Was Supposed To Have A Baby

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Sarah Rivka Kohn, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her own experiences with loss

-The stigma surrounding infertility and loss

-Insensitive comments made to those who are grieving 

-Many of the feelings and emotions surrounding losing a loved one

 

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-Follow her on Instagram

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Judith, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Losing her son, Aiden, to SIDS

-What that day was like for her and how she grieved in the following weeks

-Navigating the grief, pain, comments, and all of the horribleness

-How Judaism helped and hindered the grieving process

- Suggestions on how people can help themselves through this kind of a tragedy and how you can help others who are reeling from this pain

 

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Renowned Jewish matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom joins us for a raw and honest conversation about the intersection of egg freezing and dating. We get into the pressure, the judgment, and the impossible choices many women face—whether they want to freeze, don't want to, or simply can't. Aleeza also shares how this shows up in the dating world: men asking about egg freezing before a first date, when (or if) to bring it up in the dating process, and what real support looks like from friends and family. Whether you're navigating this yourself or walking alongside someone who is, listen with an open heart…people are struggling and we don't need to add pressure to this already difficult time in people's lives.

More about Aleeza Ben Shalom:

Aleeza Ben Shalom is the renowned globe-trotting Jewish Matchmaker, who captivated audiences worldwide with her highly popular Netflix show, "Jewish Matchmaking," reaching millions of viewers across 130 countries. She continues to wow audiences worldwide with her in-person and virtual appearances and has recently published her third book, "Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Find Me A Love That Lasts." To date, she has successfully helped thousands of people get married, and has trained over 350 matchmakers and coaches

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Alex from Lizush, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-The behind the scenes of our Pamper Packages 

-Her incredible fertility story (20+ rounds of IVF!)

-Why Lizush is so special as a company

-How they make their products and pack our special pamper packages.

All proceeds of our boxes go to IWSTHAB - buy them for yourself or someone you know who needs a hug in their life! Link to purchase is in our bio.

 

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-Buy Lizush products

-Shop our pamper packages 

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Melissa Lindsey, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-The donor conceived community

-The supports they offer for children who are donor conceived

-The programs they run for the parents of donor conceived people and the DCPs themselves

-Her personal story

 

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-Check out Donor Conceived Community's website 

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Lori Metz, LSCW, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Third party reproduction

-How to come to terms with this possibility

-What kinds of emotions one goes through when faced with this option

-Should you tell your child? And if yes, when should you tell them? 

-How to give yourself grace and love when going through all of this

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rachel Honeyman and Tzvi Doron join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Not wanting to have children, wanting to try and discovering male infertility

-Multiple surgeries to try to extract sperm.

-Contemplation about using a sperm donor

-Multiple rounds of IVF

-Their fertility journey

 

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-Follow Rachel on Instagram 

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Keshet Starr  joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her diagnosis of PCOS in her late teens

-How and when she told her future husband about her diagnosis

-The long-winded journey to have each of her children

-The real and raw pain of secondary infertility

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Abbie Sophia, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her fertility story of multiple IUIs, failed IVF transfers, reductions, difficult pregnancies

-Her road to having her three children

-Her strength, hope, faith and resilience

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Abbe Feder joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Why passover was so difficult 

-Practical suggestions on how to make it a little easier

-The Affirmation Cards she created, which don't include any toxic positivity

 

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-Follow her on Instagram 

-Follow InCircle Fertility on Instagram 

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chani Melamed joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her experience with infertility over 11 years

-How to take care of yourself during the holiday

-How to deal with others who are not as sensitive

-Gd and how she relates to Him during this holiday and through her years of struggle

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Breindy @futuremominthemaking and Tamar @talesoftamar join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-How to manage Passover during infertility

-Dealing with holiday stresses 

-Suggestions on what everyone else can do to help when they know someone is struggling

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Risa Levine, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her own personal story, riddled with pain and disappointment

-How her marriage failed in the middle of her own IVF journey

-Her four miscarriages

-The ups and downs, how she managed her sadness, and worked to change the lives of so many struggling to have a baby

-Her life as a childless single woman, what things trigger her and how she copes

 

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In this anonymous and deeply moving episode, a woman shares the story she never imagined would be hers.   She always thought getting pregnant would be a struggle, but when it finally happened naturally (and it was twins!), there were mixed emotions... because she and her husband both carry a serious genetic disorder. And that meant there was a possibility the babies might be affected.   What follows is a harrowing journey of diagnostic testing, endless waiting, and pain. This is a story about maternal love, medical complexity, and emotional devastation. About the babies she chose to protect, even if it meant letting them go. About what life looks like after, and how a single question—"How many kids do you have?"—can carry a thousand invisible layers.   She speaks straight to the hearts of those who've faced impossible choices, and to the people who want to support them but don't know how. It's not an easy listen, but it's a necessary one.    Content warning: This episode includes discussions of TFMR (termination for medical reasons), genetic illness, and pregnancy loss.    Mentions: Jscreen Genetic testing  

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Lielle Sugar, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her fertility journey

-The process of trying for two years to get pregnant naturally

-Early morning appointments, needle-phobia, fruitless IUIs, two miscarriages, estrace-induced emotional breakdowns before finally having her two IVF children

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Aimee Baron, MD goes solo to answer some of your most asked questions. She will talk about…

-How to handle a baby shower if you're dealing with primary infertility

-How to be a supportive mother/mother-in-law

-How to suggest to people that they might want to check out this page/nonprofit

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Romy Shulman, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-How to survive Purim

-Going to a smaller megilla reading with fewer kids

-Giving gifts of food to people who have supported you during your journey, rather than giving to everyone you know

-Making your Purim seuda (meal) an intimate, romantic one instead of filled with tons of people and lots of noise

 

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-Check out Chana on Instagram 

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chani Ziggy-Hasis, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-All the crazy things people ask you and what you can say back to them

-Her marriage and three year old son, and the comments that just keep coming and coming

-Practical suggestions about how to respond, while keeping your dignity, but definitely putting *them* in their place

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rabbi Idit Solomon, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her own story of infertility and loss, which ignited her passion to help others going through similar struggles

-How she founded Hasidah while still in her fertility years, with the mission of helping people financially with their treatments

-Her organization, which provides awareness and advocacy, emotional and spiritual care, in addition to the funding

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rabbi Yosef Shapiro, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-His journey through infertility 

-What led him to write the book "In It Together" 

-Why he wants to aid other struggling families

 

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-Check out his book In It Together

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Hott, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-A clot diagnosed in her teens

-Dealing with osteoporosis in her twenties

-Being mismanaged by multiple medical providers

-Her story of heartbreak with her stillbirth

-How she dealt with the pain and the grief

-What kind of support she sought and what was helpful

-How she dealt with her faith in Gd during those hardships

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Eran Amir, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-The process of combing Google to find an IVF clinic, egg donor and surrogate to have his first child

-His realization that there must be a better way

-How he created a way to help other intended parents avoid the complexity and confusion he experienced

-The myriad of services that GoStork provides and what's on the horizon for this incredible company

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Monica Bivas, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her journey with IVF, stillbirth, suicidal thoughts, miscarriage and being on the brink of a divorce

-Her time as a Mindset and Holistic Fertility Coach

-Her remarkable story about her fertility and personal struggles

-How her Rabbi, family and community helped through those dark moments

-How she was finally able to heal from all her pain 

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Wendy Litner, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her fertility journey

-What led her to embark on a writing career

-How she turned to adoption

-How her Jewish background was sometimes comforting and sometimes not, as she was trying to have a baby

 

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In this raw and real conversation, we sit down with a therapist and mom of four who opens up about what it was like to fall apart just when everything looked "fine." She shares the unexpected crash of antenatal depression during her third pregnancy, the challenge of diagnosing herself when she's supposed to be the expert, and how she finally got the help she needed. We talk about receiving a BRCA+ diagnosis after her mother's cancer, deciding to undergo a preventive mastectomy (with a hysterectomy still to come), and grieving the loss of future fertility.  Julia also reflects on how her view of G-d has shifted from religious anxiety and bargaining to a more grounded kind of faith, and why posting honestly on social media became her lifeline. If you've ever felt pressure to "hold it together," questioned your faith, or wondered how anyone survives the chaos of being human—this episode is for you.   Topics include: - What antenatal depression can actually look like (even when you're a therapist)

- Getting a BRCA+ diagnosis and making hard decisions

- Letting go of the fantasy of more children

- Religious anxiety, fear, and finding balance

- How humor and public storytelling became part of her healing

- Control, or lack thereof—and learning to live with it

Mentions:

Sharsheret and Chai Lifeline

More about Julia Makowsky: 

Grew up in Los Angeles moved to New York for school where I was set up with my husband. I have a masters degree in social work and have been working in the field for over 13 years. I am a mom of 4 children and reside in the five towns. Recently I was diagnosed with BRCA1 where I have been navigating what is the best course of action for myself and my family.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Cynthia Darrison, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-The hurdles to adopt a baby girl from China

-How her community accepted her daughter, Rachel, and what advice she gives to would-be singles and couples wanting to adopt

-Resources to turn to such as Orphan Doctor and JCCA

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Michele Katz, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her own journey to adopt two children (one as an infant and another at the age of 8) 

-How she immersed them into her own family which includes two biological children

-Some of the common questions one has about the adoption process

-Myths surrounding adoption and exposes the truth 

-Her thoughts about integrating children into a new country, religion and culture

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Zoe Clark-Coates, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her heartbreaking fertility journey 

-Her role in one of the most successful campaigns to change government policy around these issues

-The four books she has written for those who are grieving

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Dan Nayot, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Reopening post-COVID-19 shutdown

-Getting second opinions

-What unexplained infertility really means

-Day 3 vs day 5 transfers

-Genetics testing

-Recurrent miscarriages

 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Yettie Katz, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her change of heart when debating adoption

-The circumstances surrounding each adoption

-A window into some of the differences in state laws

-The emotional aspects that she went through with her husband 

-What her kids experience and continue to experience

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Breindy and Tamar, join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-How to handle the holidays when you're struggling

-How to deal with pregnant family members that you're spending the holiday with

-What to do about those insensitive friends and family members

-How to support someone that is struggling 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Michael Werner, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Medical options for male infertility patients

-ESSM, sperm mapping, and more  

-Azoospermia and how those with this diagnosis actually do have viable sperm that can be found through various techniques

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Halon-Weinberg, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her experience with secondary infertility 

-How she dealt with her pain being surrounded by others in her family/community who were popping out babies

-The nicest thing that someone did for her during her journey

-Why she's finally opening up about her story after all these years

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Betty Gulko, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Boundaries regarding sharing your fertility journey

-How she approaches these discussions in her life

-Her struggle with endometriosis

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Kat Vellos, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Tips and suggestions as to how to make and keep meaningful friendships in our lives

-Her book "We Should Get Together"

-How to maintain your friendships with those who knew you "before."

-How to approach someone in your life that is struggling

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"I finally wanted this baby—and then I lost her." In this heartbreaking and brave conversation, Hasidic Hipster Girl Sarah Guigue shares the story behind her stillbirth with honesty, vulnerability, and warmth.  It's filled with hope, loss, and survival, told with stunning courage.   Sarah grew up carrying adult responsibilities from a young age. Taking care of her siblings, holding the household together, she longed for freedom. So when she got married, she felt relief. Independence. And for a long time, no desire to have children. It took years of healing and hard work before she finally felt ready.   And then came the pregnancy.   It was complicated, filled with uncertainty—but also faith. Sarah deeply believed things would be okay. She and her husband saw many doctors, and were prepared for every possibility.    Still, nothing could prepare them for the day they lost their baby.   In this episode, Sarah opens up, raw, beautiful, and utterly unfiltered, about the complicated emotions around becoming a mother after childhood parentification, the day she gave birth and said goodbye, and how she copes when the grief feels unbearable. 

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Sarah Encaoua Guigue is a passionate coach, educator, writer, MC, and content creator devoted to living and sharing the light of Chassidus. Through her platform Hassidic Hipster Girl, she brings deep spiritual ideas into relatable, modern conversation—infusing daily life with meaning, joy, and connection to Hashem. Driven by the Lubavitcher Rebbe's vision of Dira Betachtonim—making a dwelling place for Hashem here in the physical world, Sarah guides women & girls from stuck to soul-aligned through her 1:1 coaching, and various offerings. She can be reached via Instagram DMs @hassidic.hipster.girl

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chavie Bruk, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Dealing with unmet expectations and how to have a mindset shift

-Leaning in and feeling the pain

-The good and hard things about being an adoptive parent

-How to raise a biracial child and dealing with racism

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Chavi Karkowsky, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Why one would need a MFM even before getting pregnant

-A pre-viable pregnancy and how a patient and her doctors can tell that "story" to make sure it's one that the mother is comfortable with in the moment and in the months and years ahead

-When it's hard for a care team to change their narratives about a patient

-Her book "High Risk: Stories of Pregnancy, Birth, and the Unexpected" 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Marion Haberman, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Making Jewish experiences more meaningful and personal

-Her new book, "Expecting Jewish"

-Her own personal experiences with miscarriage and pregnancy

 

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