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The IVF Support Space
Real, raw and honest, therapist led conversations about the emotional side of IVF, donor conception, pregnancy after loss, and everything in between.
Hosted by Adele O’Connor, registered counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist, and fertility support specialist, this podcast offers grounded insight, compassion, and lived experience for those navigating the complex realities of fertility treatment.
From managing anxiety and grief to exploring donor IVF and early pregnancy, each episode helps you find steadiness, hope, and emotional clarity on your path to parenthood.
Adele’s mission is to bring honest discussion and transparency to the fertility space, helping families feel proud of their stories and supported through every stage.
📍 Based in Queensland, Australia | 🌐 ivfsupportspace.com
Episodes
72 episodes
73. Early Miscarriage. A Healing Guided Meditation.
In this special episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal guided meditation that I created for a client who was navigating the emotional aftermath of an early miscarriage. This meditation is designed to offer solace, healing, and a sense o...
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Episode 72
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72. Coping with Miscarriage on the Donor Egg Journey
In this heartfelt episode, we continue our conversation on the complex emotions and spiritual perspectives surrounding miscarriage, particularly for those on the donor egg journey. 💜 ✨ **What You’ll Hear:**- A discussion on the grie...
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Episode 72
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19:44
71. Some Words On Pregnancy Loss. It's NOT Your Fault.
In today’s episode, I’m tackling a deeply sensitive topic—pregnancy loss and miscarriage—especially for those who are on a donor egg journey. While donor eggs can significantly increase your chances of conceiving (often to 70-80%),...
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Episode 71
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6:01
70. Finding Peace After Donor Egg IVF: A Conversation With Lynn Masino
In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Lynn to discuss her journey through donor egg IVF, her anxieties before becoming a mom, and how those fears melted away once her son arrived. Lynn shares the surprising and beautiful reality of how...
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Episode 70
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41:52
69. Finding Hope with Donor Eggs: Expert Advice from Dr. Daniel Potter, HRC Fertility.
In this episode, host Adele interviews Dr. Daniel Potter, a leading reproductive endocrinologist from HRC Fertility in Newport Beach, California, and a specialist at DonorNexus. Togeth...
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Episode 69
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40:39
68. Behind the scenes at Donor Nexus: Jazmine Corona's journey from Egg Donor to IP Case Manager
In this episode, we sit down with Jazmine Corona, a dedicated IP Case Manager at Donor Nexus, a boutique egg and embryo donation agency based in California. Jazmine shares her unique journey from bein...
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Episode 68
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21:05
67.Educating and Empowering: The Mission of Plum Egg Donor Agency
In this episode of the Donor Egg Mama Podcast, Adele is joined by Amity Herrera, founder of Plum Egg Donor Agency, to discuss her extensive experience in the field of infertility and third-party reproduction. Key points include:Key Lear...
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Episode 67
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31:57
66. In the Thick of It: Lisa's Fertility Journey and Donor Sibling Considerations
In this episode I get to talk to one of my Podcast Listeners from the UK, Lisa from Dorset.You will learn:- About her decision to use donor eggs: Lisa moves to a Czech clinic to avoid local donor complications, highlighting her thou...
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Episode 66
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49:15
65. Hindsight reflections: What's really important when choosing an egg donor?
In this episode, we delve into the critical considerations for selecting an egg donor and understanding genetics. Reflecting on my own journey, I share practical advice and offer reframes on common fears about donor selection and g...
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Episode 65
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12:42
64. Considerations When Choosing A Known Egg Donor.
In this episode Adele explores considerations around choosing a known egg donor.This is a wonderful option and gold standard for child centred donor conception.There are also lots of considerations:What Relationsh...
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Episode 64
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10:46
63. How to Tell Your Child About Their Anonymous Donor?
In this short solo episode Adele O'Connor proud donor egg mama and fertilty coach, discusses the best strategies for introducing donor egg children to their origin story. This episode was inspired by a question from her community: Once you have...
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Episode 63
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16:02
62. Navigating the Donor Egg Pathway: Essential Considerations
Welcome to the Donor Egg Mama podcast! In today's episode, we continue our "Back to Basics" series, providing an in-depth overview of key considerations on the donor egg pathway. As your guide, I've supported many women through this journey, fr...
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Episode 61. Breakdown of the Emotional and Medical Steps Involved with Donor Egg IVF.
This episode marks the first of a new series of back to basics understanding of Donor Egg IVF, so far on this podcast we've delved very deeply into many topics. Now it's time to step you through each step of the process.In t...
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Episode 61
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15:33
60. From Doubt to Double Joy: Steph’s Twin Miracle with Donor Eggs
In this episode we hear about Steph's journey from her initial connection with the coaching service Donor Egg Mama to joining the Donor Egg Pathway membership program and preparing to give birth to twin babies.Steph shar...
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Episode 60
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46:26
59. Recharging for Resilience: Lessons Learned on the Donor Egg Pathway with Adele
In this episode Adele discusses the importance of disconnecting from work and the fertility journey to prioritize mental well-being.Adele shares a recording excerpt from one of her live webinars that she hosts in the Donor Egg Mam...
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Episode 59
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26:28
58. The Power of Fertility Massage & Emotional Wellness with Edwina Taylor
In this podcast episode, I speak to the incredible Edwina Taylor, a highly experienced fertility massage therapist from Perth, Australia to discuss the profound impact of fertility massage and holistic therapies on women's fertility journeys.
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Episode 58
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37:54
57. Childbirth Attorney Speaks Up About Safe Delivery Options, with Gina Mundy
In this episode, I speak to an incredible guest Gina Mundy, a U.S. attorney specializing in childbirth cases. Gina shares insights from her book 'A Paren...
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Episode 57
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40:46
56. 'Big Miracles' Star Shelia V & Her Public Journey to Motherhood
In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila V, an ex-corporate executive turned author, spiritual coach and motivational speaker, who found herself being featured in 'Big Miracles' the tv series, and sharing her vulnerable yet he...
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Episode 56
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41:06
55. Marie's Surrogacy Journey & Finding Hope After 6 years of Infertility
In this episode, I speak to Marie from California to discuss the complexities and emotional journey of using surrogacy to achieve parenthood after experiencing infertility and multiple miscarriages.Marie shares her extensive six-year ba...
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Episode 55
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48:53
54. Empowering Fertility Insights with IVF Educator & Embryologist, Lucy Lines
In this episode, I speak to an Australian embryologist, fertility educator and IVF coach, Lucy Lines the Founder of Two Lines Fertility. This conversation dives into Lucy's background, starting from her fascination with animal bre...
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Episode 54
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32:03
53. The Egg Donor's Journey with Karen from Global Egg Donors
This episode features Karen, a former egg donor who now serves as the lead donor coordinator for Global Egg Donors. Karen discusses her experience as an egg donor, the process of egg donation at Gl...
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Episode 53
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28:37
52. Narrating the Donor Egg Story with Natalie Hart, Children's Book Author
In this episode, I had the honour of speaking to Natalie Hart, a children's book author and fellow donor egg mama herself, who wrote the beautiful series for donor egg intended parents, called 'The Journey To You.'Natalie, openly shares...
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Episode 52
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39:08
51. Maximizing Fertility Success & MTHFR with Naturopath, Corinne Leach
In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Corinne Leach, a Brisbane-based clinical naturopath and nutritionist who specializes in fertility and reproductive health.We delve into the MTHFR genetic mutation, its implications for f...
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Episode 51
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41:49
50. Embodied Motherhood and Femininity with Author & Alchemist, Saoirse Connolly
This episode features a special guest Saoirse Connolly, an author, womb activator, alchemist, leader and founder of House of Wild Media, who empowers women to embrace their feminine superpowers through the art of storytelling and connection.
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Episode 50
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33:19
49. Fertility Insights with Senior Embryologist Hema Sarna
In this incredible episode, we have Hema Sarna, a senior embryologist at IVF Advice with over 10 years of experience in the fertility field. She shares her mission of simplifying IVF, debunking myths, and answering questions related to egg dona...
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Episode 49
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39:05