My Fertility Podcast
Hello superhumans! My Fertility Podcast is hosted by Dr. Meivys Garcia and Dr. Marta Wais, REIs at Markham Fertility Centre. We explore the many facets of conception, pregnancy, and reproductive health. We're not just talking about the medical side of things, but also the emotional, psychological, and even the societal aspects that come with the journey to parenthood. Infertility is hard enough. Our goal is to provide education along with a good dose of encouragement and support. Whether you're just starting to think about having a baby, actively trying or facing challenges along the way, My Fertility Podcast will be your go to resource for honest conversations and a supportive community. Let's demystify the world of fertility together.
Episodes
105 episodes
EP102: Reproductive immunology Part 6: Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy & subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) therapy explained with Dr. Crystal Chan, REI
Today we welcome Dr. Crystal Chan, REI, back to our show to share her expertise on the topic of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy and subcutaneous immunoglobulin (SCIg) therapy. Immune treatment is a highly skilled treatment(s) we offer...
EP101: CFAS 2026 Fertility Reimagined: Patients First, Progress Always: Key takeaways and expert insights
Today we report back on the key themes and takeaways from CFAS 2026. The 72nd annual meeting was incredible and we learned a lot! We also had the chance to catch up with fellow colleagues in the fertility field and have included segments from o...
EP100: Celebrating 100 episodes! What we've learned along the way
Today we are celebrating our 100th episode by looking back at what we’ve learned along the way - the conversations that have stayed with us, and the incredible guests who have joined us over the years. Thank you to our listeners and supporters ...
EP99: Cycle monitoring: Medications, hormone levels, follicle size & the "trigger shot" explained + FAQ
Today's topic covers one of the most fundamental parts of fertility care, because it really is something almost every single fertility patient will experience - and that is cycle monitoring. We discuss everything you need to know and answer FAQ...
EP98: Reproductive immunology Part 5: A deeper discussion on RIF and RPL with Dr. Crystal Chan, REI
Today we welcome Dr. Crystal Chan, REI back to our show! Dr. Chan shares her opinions and feelings about the reproductive immunology program, and also about recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) in genera...
EP97: Challenges that impact intimacy and the fertility journey with Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich, Clinical Psychologist
Let's talk about the important topic of intimacy and the fertility journey. Today we welcome Dr. Arielle, who specializes in sex and relationships, to help individuals and couples thrive. Stay tuned - we'll have Dr. Arielle back on ...
EP96: Let's go to London, UK! The top studies from ESHRE 2026
Make a cup of tea and let's go to London, UK! Dr. Garcia attended the ESHRE (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology) 2026 conference, which is one of the largest and most influential fertility conferences in the world. Today we w...
EP95: Cutting through the noise of fertility misinformation with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, REI
Today we welcome Dr. Lucky Sekhon to our show! We talk about navigating the overwhelming amount of fertility misinformation with a focus on social media and what to look for in credible sources.Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a board-certified repr...
EP94: IVF Part 5: Is IVF painful? Is egg retrieval painful?
Happy Tuesday! Today we continue our IVF series by answering your question: Is IVF painful? Know that there are sedation protocols available that can actually make most patients, if not all patients, very comfortable. It would break our hearts ...
EP93: Sean's story: The path from infertility to Father's Day
Today we welcome Sean and Brittany to our show. Sean is a Civil Engineer, husband and father of two, who has first-hand experience navigating male factor infertility. As Father's Day is quickly approaching, we wanted to make sure that we hold s...
EP92: Reproductive immunology Part 4, Cytokines Part 2: Treatment options for elevated cytokines (Intralipids, Steroids, TNF Alpha Inhibitors, IVIG, Tacrolimus & Hydroxychloroquine)
Today we get into the nitty gritty of treatments for elevated cytokines. This is Part 2 in our series on the topic of cytokines. This episode covers: Intralipids, Steroids, TNF Alpha Inhibitors, IVIG, Tacrolimus and Hydroxychloroquine. We inclu...
EP91: Teri's story: Childfree not by choice - I'm living a full and intentional life!
Today we welcome Teri Hart to our show! Teri openly shares with us her fertility journey, reflections and what it is like at present day to be childfree not by choice - living a full and intentional life. About Teri: With over...
EP90: Mother's Day: Partner support, SMBC, and the fertility journey with Brittany Marshall, Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Today we talk about Mother's Day and all the emotions this day brings. We welcome Brittany Marshall, Social Worker & Psychotherapist, to discuss coping mechanisms to you help navigate this day as someone going through a fertility journey, h...
EP89: Holding space for loss: Navigating miscarriage with Dara Roth Edney, Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Today we welcome back to our show, Dara Roth Edney (MSW, RSW), who is the Founder and Clinical Director Informed Fertility, Reproductive Counsellor, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist. We speak about various forms of grief and navig...
EP88: CFAW Special: Recent breakthroughs in the world of fertility
This week is Canadian Fertility Awareness Week (CFAW), and we are going talk about recent breakthroughs that have come about in the world of fertility. If you're trying to conceive, thinking about fertility treatment or already going through tr...
EP87: Reproductive immunology Part 3, Cytokines Part 1: What are cytokines? And who should be testing?
Today we are continuing our reproductive immunology series, with a deep dive into cytokines — a topic that generates so many questions, confusion and honestly mixed emotions for patients. We cover cytokines in the context of recurrent implantat...
EP86: Supporting the whole woman: Mental health care through fertility, loss & postpartum with Dr. Bev Young
Today we welcome Dr. Bev Young to our show! Dr. Young is the Co-Founder of BRIA, a one-stop shop for women's mental health care. She is a psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in women’s mental health issues across the rep...
EP85: You asked, we answered: Fertility Q&A - 2 years of My Fertility Podcast!
Superhumans! Welcome to My Fertility Podcast for the 85th time! If you are new here, we are so happy you found us and if you are a loyal listener, we are so so grateful for you! Today is special as the podcast turns 2 this week! We have turned ...
EP84: Exploring endometriosis and endo ultrasounds with Dr. Leonardi
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and we wanted to bring an expert onto our show to spread knowledge and insight on this topic. Today we welcome Dr. Mathew Leonardi, a specialist in complex gynecology and ultrasound with a focus on endome...
EP83: Reproductive immunology Part 2: LAD & LIT (Leukocyte Antibody Detection & Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy)
Today we are continuing to explore the fascinating, mysterious and complicated topic: the immune system and fertility, with a focus specifically on LAD and LIT.You may also be interested in: EP78: Reproductive immunology Part 1...
EP82: Finding clarity and confidence to make difficult decisions with Rebecca Greenberg, Bioethicist
Today we welcome Rebecca Greenberg to our show! Dr. Greenberg is a Nurse and Bioethicist. She is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Greenberg Consulting. She specializes in helping individuals and organizations to navigate difficult decisi...
EP81: Frozen embryo transfer (FET) Part 2: The procedure & FAQ
We are back with another episode in our series on frozen embryo transfers (FETs). We are going to walk you through the actual procedure and answer some frequently asked questions. You may also be interested in: EP68: ...
EP80: Fresh embryo transfer (ET) Part 2: Choosing fresh vs frozen, fresh transfer success rates & FAQ
Happy New Year! We're excited to be back. Today we continue the series for fresh embryo transfer (ET) and discuss choosing fresh versus frozen, fresh transfer success rates and answer some common questions that come up during this journey. ...
A 2025 holiday message from Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais
Happy holidays from us! Thank you for listening superhumans and we'll be back on January 6th! Includes episodes recap for 2025.
EP79: Molly's story: A 8 year IVF journey and fertility access in Northern Ontario
Today we welcome Molly to our show! Molly describes her 8 year fertility journey as long, full of surprises and a crazy rollercoaster. Molly and her husband started trying to conceive in their mid to late twenties. Fast forward to a few years a...
