29 APR 2024 · TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- 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 to reducing fertility journey anxiety shine through as she advocates for better workplace support for those facing similar challenges. Discover more about Emma's inspiring mission to educate and empower individuals through their fertility journeys  -- GUEST Emma Whitney is the Director of Embryology & Genetics at The Evewell, London.  With over 20 years of hands-on practical IVF laboratory experience, she specialises in pre-implantation genetic testing of embryos with a passion to prevent the transmission of inherited genetic disease, and to enhance the capabilities of embryo selection.Emma’s commitment to genetics – coupled with her multitude of experience – allows for a pragmatic and honest approach when discussing embryology. Emma believes IVF patients should have the opportunity to understand what goes on in the IVF laboratory. Her goal is to help patients alleviate some of the stress and anxiety caused by so many unknowns. “IVF is as much an emotional journey as it is a scientific one. I endeavour to protect the mental wellbeing of my patients through education and awareness. So, no matter what science has to offer, every patient is in a better position to deal with their outcomes.” Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmatheembryologist/  and https://www.instagram.com/theevewell/ Website: https://www.evewell.com/ -- CONNECT WITH US  You can engage with the hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: - emailing us: https://infertilityinthecity.com/ - website: http://www.infertilityinthecity.com/ - following us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity Instagram: https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity -- SEASON 4 SPONSOR:  Apricity https://www.apricityfertility.com/uk  

22 APR 2024 · TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. Explore the future of fertility with In/Fertility in the City as we welcome Caroline Noublanche, CEO of Apricity, a trailblazing company offering virtual fertility treatments… and our Season 4 sponsor. Learn how Apricity's unique model provides convenience, privacy, and high success rates, making the dream of parenthood a reality for many. From at-home scans to AI-driven medical insights, this episode unveils the next chapter in fertility care that's reshaping lives and creating families with love and science. --  Caroline Noublanche is the CEO of Apricity, the UK’s first virtual fertility clinic, a disruptive brand that is changing the way people access fertility treatment.  Apricity aims to improve the chances of conception for women and couples, by combining technology and AI with personalised human care.   Caroline has over 20 years’ experience in the new technologies market, having co-founded and CEO at PRYLOS, a French app development business, and Vice-President of Marketing and Portfolio for publicly listed tech company DORO AB. With years of strategic planning behind her, combined with her understanding of the mobile tech market, Caroline is leading the way for female entrepreneurs in the femtech market.  Her ability to generate revenue and growth for a company puts her in great stead for her amazing new venture, Apricity.   Caroline is a pioneer when it comes to start up and growing tech brands like PRYLOS and DORO and brings her knowledge of the tech industry to the ever -growing female technology market.   Drawing on her extensive experience and her passion for women’s empowerment, Caroline’s aim for Apricity is to disrupt the current way we are offer fertility treatment, making it a much more personal experience for both couples and women, by bridging the gap between consumer and clinic and allowing women and couples to feel like they are part of the journey.  https://www.apricityfertility.com/uk -- -- CONNECT WITH US  You can engage with the hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: - emailing us: https://infertilityinthecity.com/ - website: http://www.infertilityinthecity.com/ - following us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity Instagram: https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity   --   SEASON 4 SPONSOR: Apricity https://www.apricityfertility.com/uk

15 APR 2024 · We’ll be launching Season 4 next week but before that we have a bonus episode to share some news about the podcast. Since we launched the show in 2022 we’ve been a trio, but lives change and create new priorities, and Emma has decided that the time is right to step back and focus on being a mum, running her business, and lots more. In this episode, Emma talks with Natalie and Somaya about what In/Fertility in the City means to her, how it has helped her enormously over the last two years, and how proud she is of what the three of them have achieved. They also talk about how this situation is not unique with many people as they navigate their own fertility journeys – hopefully into parenthood – finding that you can’t do it all.    -- You can find out more about Emma and her fertility at work coaching and consultancy business Ready Steady Coach on her: Website: http://www.readysteadycoach.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmamenzies/ -- CONNECT WITH US You can engage with the hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: - emailing us: https://infertilityinthecity.com/ - website: http://www.infertilityinthecity.com/ - following us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity Instagram: https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity   --  

11 DEC 2023 · TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- It’s our Season 3 finale and for the first time on the podcast we are bringing you one of our live events, our third so far. Joining Natalie, Somaya and Emma at the offices of law firm Clifford Chance in London are panellists Keeley Lengthorn, Eraldo D’Atri, Nina Goswami, and Sophie Wellings. They share their in/fertility journeys and discuss how things can be improved for employees, the self-employed, and anyone going through miscarriage, IVF, or adoption. Our thanks to the panellists, our live audience, and to Clifford Chance for hosting the event. The episode also includes a chat with James Nicopoullos, clinic director at the Lister Fertility Clinic, our Season 3 sponsor. We’ll be back with Season 4 in Spring 2024. -- CONNECT WITH US You can engage with the hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: - emailing us: https://infertilityinthecity.com/ - website: http://www.infertilityinthecity.com/ - following us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity Instagram: https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity -- SEASON 3 SPONSOR: The Lister Fertility Clinic Find them on: - their website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/facilities/the-lister-hospital/units-and-teams/lister-fertility-clinic - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listerfertilityclinic/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D - Twitter (X) https://x.com/listerfertility?s=21&t=Fs307LOBs3ujypHYHk4OFg - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lister-hospital/

4 DEC 2023 · TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this episode, we are joined by ITV news anchor Andrea Byrne who shares her experience of being diagnosed with unexplained infertility and suffering multiple miscarriages. Her daughter was born naturally, defying the odds to some extent, but as with so many in/fertility stories, Andrea’s takes several twists and turns along the way. Somaya, Natalie, and Emma discuss with Andrea about how she managed the demands of a high-profile, high-pressure job with her fertility challenges, and how the language people use while trying to be supportive can sometimes be the last thing you want to hear. Guest Bio: Andrea Byrne is one of the faces of ITV News. She anchors the BAFTA award-winning daily news programme Wales at Six, as well as ITV’s national bulletins. This has included ITV Weekend News, Lunchtime News, Evening News and News at Ten. Prince Harry is among the many high-profile names she has interviewed. Andrea also presents the current affairs programme Wales This Week; presents her own fertility podcast ‘Making Babies’; and is a TEDx speaker. She is an ambassador for ‘The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme’ and a Non-Executive Director for Hockey Wales. Andrea is married to Wales and Lions legend Lee Byrne. She is passionate about wellbeing and pioneered the introduction of Mental Health First Aiders in ITV’s newsrooms. Away from the newsroom, she is a keen yogi, a novice stand-up paddle-boarder and a budding novelist! -- CONNECT WITH US You can engage with the hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: - emailing us: https://infertilityinthecity.com/ - website: http://www.infertilityinthecity.com/ - following us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity Instagram: https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity -- SEASON 3 SPONSOR: The Lister Fertility Clinic Find them on: - their website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/facilities/the-lister-hospital/units-and-teams/lister-fertility-clinic - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listerfertilityclinic/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D - Twitter (X) https://x.com/listerfertility?s=21&t=Fs307LOBs3ujypHYHk4OFg - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lister-hospital/

27 NOV 2023 · TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this episode we're delighted to be speaking with Yvonne John, author of ‘Dreaming of a Life Unlived: Intimate Stories and Portraits of Women Without Children’ and a leading voice for women of colour’s experience around infertility and childlessness. Yvonne was diagnosed with ‘unexplained infertility’ in October 2014 and was engulfed by grief after facing the reality that she would never be a mum. She talks about how this affects her and so many others, including feeling it was her fault having had two terminations in her 20s and how she came to realise this was not the case. Yvonne also talks about the unique experiences that women of colour have with infertility and how this is not frequently discussed. The conversation also covers how workplaces do not generally recognise bias towards those who do not have children and how common occurrences at work can be emotionally triggering for childless women and men. Guest Bio: As a public speaker Yvonne has appeared on numerous radio and television programmes, including ‘Woman's Hour’ on BBC Radio 4, to talk about her experience of recovering from the devastating grief of involuntary childlessness. Yvonne is a graduate of Gateway Women (GW) year-long Plan B Mentorship programme and is a trained facilitator of the GW reignite weekend workshops. Jody Day (founder of Gateway Women) personally invited Yvonne to lead the Reignite weekends for women of colour having come to understand through many conversations together that there are unique aspects to the women of colour experience of childlessness that would be better served in a dedicated workshop. Yvonne is passionate about creating an inclusive space for black women and women of colour to openly talk about their childless journey and is the leading voice on the childless experience of WoC and blogs at http://www.findingmyplanb.com -- CONNECT WITH US You can engage with the hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: - emailing us: https://infertilityinthecity.com/ - website: http://www.infertilityinthecity.com/ - following us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity Instagram: https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity -- SEASON 3 SPONSOR: The Lister Fertility Clinic Find them on: - their website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/facilities/the-lister-hospital/units-and-teams/lister-fertility-clinic - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listerfertilityclinic/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D - Twitter (X) https://x.com/listerfertility?s=21&t=Fs307LOBs3ujypHYHk4OFg - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lister-hospital/

20 NOV 2023 · TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this episode, we are joined by Jenny Saft to discuss fertility benefits and how they not only support people with their in/fertility journeys, but can also give employers an advantage in attracting and retaining talent, and creating a positive workplace culture that aligns with DE&I. Jenny candidly discusses deciding to freeze her eggs as a single 32-year-old, struggling through treatment alone, realising that more support was needed and rallying friends to invest in her startup business Apryl, which partners with companies to offer fertility coverage, clinic guidance, and inclusive culture. Guest Bio: Jenny Saft is CEO and co-founder at Apryl: a Berlin-based fertility benefits platform helping companies across Europe offer staff access to inclusive fertility and family forming services - everything from egg freezing through to adoption and IVF. Prior to starting Apryl, Jenny worked in project management and Business Development at several different companies, including Fyber in San Francisco and Dutch fintech Adyen. She was inspired to start Apryl following her own experience of freezing her eggs. In addition to founding Apryl, Jenny is an Angel investor, investing in early-stage startups through the Atomico Angel Programme. Find at more at https://apryl.co/ -- CONNECT WITH US You can engage with the hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: - emailing us: https://infertilityinthecity.com/ - website: http://www.infertilityinthecity.com/ - following us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity Instagram: https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity -- SEASON 3 SPONSOR: The Lister Fertility Clinic Find them on: - their website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/facilities/the-lister-hospital/units-and-teams/lister-fertility-clinic - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listerfertilityclinic/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D - Twitter (X) https://x.com/listerfertility?s=21&t=Fs307LOBs3ujypHYHk4OFg - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lister-hospital/

13 NOV 2023 · TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this episode, we are joined by Amy McKeown who has a very unique story to tell us today about her personal experience of miscarriage, redundancy, and taking on her employer. She shares the trauma of baby loss and how this was exacerbated by employment policies that are all-too-often inadequate to truly reflect the pain and challenges experienced by those affected by miscarriage and other in/fertility issues. Guest Bios: Amy McKeown is an award-winning health, mental health and wellbeing consultant. She coaches organisations of all sizes to build strategies with are both innovative and measurable, whilst providing unique expertise in implementing said strategies. Amy is also a respected thought-leader within her field, sharing her advice regularly on LinkedIn and at speaker events such as Mad World. -- CONNECT WITH US You can engage with the hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: - emailing us: https://infertilityinthecity.com/ - website: http://www.infertilityinthecity.com/ - following us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity Instagram: https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity -- SEASON 3 SPONSOR: The Lister Fertility Clinic Find them on: - their website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/facilities/the-lister-hospital/units-and-teams/lister-fertility-clinic - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listerfertilityclinic/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D - Twitter (X) https://x.com/listerfertility?s=21&t=Fs307LOBs3ujypHYHk4OFg - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lister-hospital/

6 NOV 2023 · TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. In this episode, we’re joined by Sara Van Der Meer, who is an HR business partner at Cancer Research UK and head of their Fertility and Baby Loss Network. Following a difficult journey with fertility struggles, she successfully created her family through adoption and now has two girls, aged six and four. We met Sara through a bespoke online event that we did for Cancer Research UK and when we heard about her experiences, we thought she would make an absolutely fabulous guest because we haven't talked about adoption yet on this podcast. Guest Bio: Sara's personal experience of recurrent miscarriage, unsuccessful IVF and becoming a mother through adoption has inspired her to lead a staff network for her organisation that supports colleagues, managers and leadership through Fertility and Baby Loss at work and influences leadership on the support staff need when going through their own journeys. Having worked in the charity sector for the majority of her career Sara has recently moved into Human Resources where she hopes her personal experiences of creating a family the ‘unconventional way’ will lead to positive change for others. -- CONNECT WITH US You can engage with the hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: - emailing us: https://infertilityinthecity.com/ - website: http://www.infertilityinthecity.com/ - following us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity Instagram: https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity -- SEASON 3 SPONSOR: The Lister Fertility Clinic Find them on: - their website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/facilities/the-lister-hospital/units-and-teams/lister-fertility-clinic - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listerfertilityclinic/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D - Twitter (X) https://x.com/listerfertility?s=21&t=Fs307LOBs3ujypHYHk4OFg - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lister-hospital/

30 OCT 2023 · TRIGGER WARNING: This episode deals with discussions of in/fertility and/or baby loss. -- In this episode we are joined by Hannah and Lewis, who are both journalists and met at journalism college many moons ago! Lewis presents on the BBC News channel while Hannah anchored CNN International until she finally got pregnant in 2019. They have been very public about their infertility struggle since 2017 when Hannah wrote https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/53ce7e2a-b4e7-11e7-a7ed-96e3d3dae681?shareToken=2b18a0be0f4969fe1153a8f30be378ad following a chemical pregnancy. They went on to document their seventh round of IVF treatment with “Our IVF Diary” on YouTube. After 15 rounds of treatment, they welcomed their son, Sonny in late 2019. Guest Bios: Hannah Vaughan Jones is an Emmy-nominated journalist, broadcaster, moderator & media consultant. She anchored primetime shows for CNN and Sky News before branching out on her own. Hannah has interviewed the last three Prime Ministers as well as countless heads of state, change makers, and thought leaders. She runs her own production company, Lewnah Ltd, sits on the McCain Global Leaders Advisory Council, and advises communications consultancies - predominantly in the Global Health space. Lewis Vaughan Jones is a presenter on the BBC News channel. He has been a journalist for twenty years - working initially as a reporter and correspondent for ITN covering politics, health, tech and the biggest stories in the UK and around the world. He regularly interviews world leaders and newsmakers. Lewis uses a hearing implant after losing the majority of his hearing in 2018. Guest Links: The Times article mentioned: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/53ce7e2a-b4e7-11e7-a7ed-96e3d3dae681?shareToken=2b18a0be0f4969fe1153a8f30be378ad Our IVF Journey on YoutTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-sMdag5fEk -- CONNECT WITH US You can engage with the hosts and the growing In/Fertility in the City community by: - emailing us: https://infertilityinthecity.com/ - website: http://www.infertilityinthecity.com/ - following us on: LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/infertilityinthecity Instagram: https://instagram.com/infertilityinthecity X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/InFertilityCity -- SEASON 3 SPONSOR: The Lister Fertility Clinic Find them on: - their website https://www.hcahealthcare.co.uk/facilities/the-lister-hospital/units-and-teams/lister-fertility-clinic - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/listerfertilityclinic/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D - Twitter (X) https://x.com/listerfertility?s=21&t=Fs307LOBs3ujypHYHk4OFg - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lister-hospital/