Fertility Forward
Fertility Forward, the official podcast of RMA of New York, is dedicated to bringing listeners cutting edge and accurate information on different aspects of the fertility space. Hosts Rena Gower and Dara Godfrey interview a wide range of experts including medical professionals, mental health specialists, wellness practitioners, personal trainers, and entrepreneurs in the fertility realm. Each podcast concludes with a message of positivity, authenticity, and a healthy dose of gratitude.
Episodes
164 episodes
Ep 163: Mosaic Embryo Transfers and the Future of Fertility with Dr. Phillip Romanski
How can data enable doctors to best support their patients? Reproductive endocrinologist and associate research director Dr. Phillip Romanski joins us in convers...
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Ep 162: Navigating Fertility and Cancer Treatment with Alexandria Touris and Dr. Matthew Lederman
When is the right time to have children? What if you put having a family on the back burner and then something tragic happens that prevents you from conceiving? Today, we are joined by cancer survivor and RMA client
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Ep 161: Alleviating the Financial Strain of Infertility in the Jewish Community with Jenn Leffell
An infertility journey comes with many stressors, from emotional and social challenges to family pressures and the unavoidable financial strain. Today’s guest, Jenn Leffell...
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Episode 161
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28:36
Ep 160: A Journey of IVF, Ovarian Cancer, Surrogacy, and Motherhood with Jess Jata
Every single fertility journey is unique and often, things don’t go as planned. Today on Fertility Forward, we are joined by ovarian cancer survivor and mom of twins, Jess Jata to hear all...
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Episode 160
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33:52
Ep 159: Microbiome Health and Fertility with Cheryl Sew Hoy
Could the secret to better fertility and lasting health be hidden in the tiny world of your gut microbiome? Cheryl Sew Hoy, CEO and Founder of Tiny Health
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Episode 159
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53:52
Hopefulness and Being Open to New Ideas with Jaclyn Fieberg and Dr. Matthew Lederman
During your infertility journey, it’s important to align yourself with an ethical physician who is going to be honest with you about when your plans need to pivot. Today, we’re joined by the wonderful
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Ep 157: Reflecting on 2024 and Leveling Up for 2025 with Rena Gower and Dara Godfrey
As the year comes to an end, we’re reminded of the value of reflecting on the past, looking ahead, and setting meaningful goals. In this episode of the Fertility Forward podcast, join Rena and Dara as they take a moment to ground themselves and...
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Episode 157
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40:33
Ep 156: The Power of Somatic Therapy with Sarah Geissah
Are you overwhelmed by the whirlwind of emotions that come with infertility? Today, we welcome Sarah Geissah, a Columbia University School of Social Work graduate, to explore the transform...
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Episode 156
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41:36
Ep 155: The Fight for Families: Advocating for Fertility Rights and Accessible Care with Dr. Kimberley Thornton
When access to fertility treatments is under threat, advocates like Dr. Kimberley Thornton step up to protect the rights of patients. In this episode of Fertil...
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Episode 155
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22:14
Ep 154: ‘Evaluating the Relationship Between Ejaculatory Abstinence and the Incidence of Embryo Mosaicism’ with Atoosa Ghofranian
Does ejaculatory abstinence really affect embryo mosaicism? Today on Fertility Forward, Fellow at RMA New York, Dr. Atoosa Ghofranian joins us to discuss her study titled: ‘...
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Episode 154
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Ep 153: ASRM Abstract: The Effect of Trophectoderm Rebiopsy on Serum B-Human Chronic Gonadotropin Levels in Pregnancies Resulting in Live Births with Dr. Erkan Buyuk
Joining Rena and Dara on the Fertility Forward podcast today is Dr. Erkan Buyuk, who is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and OB-GYN pr...
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Episode 153
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Ep 152: Understanding Egg Maturation with Dr. Keri Bergin
Knowledge is power and understanding the nuances of egg maturation is incredibly helpful in any fertility journey. Based on her abstract on Assessing the Reproductive Potential of Late Mature Oocytes and Egg-Freezing Cycles, Reproducti...
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Episode 152
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Ep 151: Revolutionizing Reproductive Medicine: The Future of Genetic Testing and Single Euploid Embryo Transfers with Dr. Rachel Danis
Imagine a world where parents have the power to protect their future children from inherited genetic disorders before they even take their first breath. In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking science of single euploid embryo transfers...
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Episode 151
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25:28
Ep 150: The Revive Project: Navigating Your Unique Fertility Journey with Christina Honeysett
Each patient’s journey comes with a unique set of challenges – especially in the vast landscape of infertility treatments – and finding the right support is essential. Chris...
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Episode 150
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39:32
Ep 149: Holding Onto Hope, Patient Advocacy, and Choosing the Right Reproductive Endocrinologist with Dr. Rachel Danis and Kristen Tomlan
So many women battle with having thin uterine linings when trying to conceive and today’s guest, Kristen Tomlan joins us today with her reproductive endocrinologist,
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Ep 148: Navigating Fertility Choices: Understanding SART Rankings and Choosing the Right Clinic with Dr. Eric Flisser
Choosing the right fertility clinic can be overwhelming for prospective parents, with so many options and factors to consider. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Eric Flisser...
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Ep 147: The Link Between Dental Health and Fertility with Dr Katie Lee
In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Katie Lee, a multifaceted professional hailing from Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lee is a dentist, speaker, a...
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29:24
Ep 146: Optimizing Western and Eastern Medicine to Help with Infertility and IVF, with Dr. Mary Sabo
We are excited to welcome Dr. Mary Sabo to the podcast. Dr. Sabo is a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and the founder of
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Ep 145: What You Didn’t Know About Celiac Disease with Jessica Lebovits, RD, CDN
Most people know (or have at least heard) of gluten and understand that some may be affected by an intolerance of it, but many are unaware that this immune reaction to eating gluten is actually called celiac disease. Today on Fertility Forward,...
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39:07
Ep 144: Being a Fertility and Reproductive Health Influencer with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
Medical professionals have a duty to educate their patients and help them learn how to advocate for themselves and a great platform to do so is social media! Today on Fertility Forward we welcome Dr. ...
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39:31
Ep 143: IVF as a Same-Sex Couple with Ashley Quintero and Amy Deal
Navigating infertility is an incredibly difficult journey as it is, but there are even more hurdles involved for same-sex couples. Today on Fertility Forward, we are joined by wonderful RMA clients, Ashley and Amy Deal to discuss their fer...
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Episode 143
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47:38
Ep 142: Expanding Maternal Healthcare with Jennifer Jolorte Doro
Whatever the nature of your fertility journey, you’re bound to face some stressful decisions and the truth is that we could all use some extra support. One of the areas where American moms could really use a helping hand is in the realm of nutr...
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Ep 141: Peripartum and Reproductive Depressions with Dr. Ida A. Eden
We need to be talking more about perinatal, postpartum, and peripartum depression to reduce the stigma around these disorders. Here today, to do just that, is Dr. Ida A. Eden. Dr. Eden is a board-certifi...
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Episode 141
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37:33