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
177 episodes
Ep 175: Postpartum Care with Dr. Jessica Vernon
Dr. Jessica Vernon is a board-certified OBGYN who has cared for thousands of people throughout their reproductive journeys over the past 15 years. She is an Associate Medica...
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Episode 175
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23:29
Ep 174: Midwifery Uncovered: Navigating Holistic Maternity Care with Casey Selzer
What if your pregnancy care was centered on your values, offering personalized support every step of the way? In this episode of Fertility Forward, licensed midwife Case...
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Episode 174
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Ep 173: Surrogacy with Carly Joseph
Surrogacy is often considered a ‘last resort’ for people dealing with infertility, but it can be an incredibly beautiful (and challenging) way to start a family. In this episode of Fertility Forward,
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Episode 173
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28:29
Ep 181: Adjusting to the Reality You Find Yourself Living In with Jared Walker
Couples journeying through infertility often grieve differently and find themselves disconnecting. Our guest’s solution to this was to write a book for his beautiful wife. Joining Rena and Dara on the Fertility Forward podcast today is
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Ep 172: Navigating the Cost of Your Fertility Journey with Dr. Taraneh Nazem, Carissa Simek, and Ben Howard
Insurance coverage, healthcare benefits, and navigating the fertility journey from a cost perspective are incredibly important topics of discussion. Today on Fertility Forward, we welcome
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Episode 172
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Ep 171: Fertility and Perimenopause Dr. Adrienne Mandelberger
Perimenopause is a topic that is not discussed often enough and having the conversation helps empower women to know that they don’t need to suffer through it! Today, on Fertility Forward, we are discussing all things perimenopause with the CEO ...
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Episode 171
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Ep 170: Inside the Embryology Lab with Rick Slifkin
The embryology lab is often a mystery to patients, but it plays a critical role in every IVF journey. In this episode, we’re joined by Rick Slifkin, Embryology ...
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Episode 170
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Ep 169: Sperm Health and Family Planning with Deb Valentin of Sage Wellness (Part 2)
The male factor is one-third of fertility overall and therefore, sperm health is imperative to fertility! Welcome to part two of our conversation with Deb Valentin about...
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Episode 169
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Ep 168: Sperm Health and Family Planning with Deb Valentin of Sage Wellness (Part 1)
What if the key to unlocking fertility lies in addressing both partners equally? Today on Fertility Forward, we’re joined by Deb Valentin, a renowned integrative acupunc...
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Episode 168
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Ep 167: Navigating Pregnancy and Parenthood as a Transgender Man: A Conversation with Trystan Reese
Joining us on the Fertility Forward podcast today is Trystan Reese, an award-winning author, facilitator, and longtime advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion with nearly two...
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Episode 167
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Ep 166: Support for the Journey to Motherhood with Dr. Catherine Birndorf
The journey from trying to conceive, to pregnancy, to postpartum, can be the most beautiful time of someone’s life, but also the hardest, and that’s where finding the right support is key.
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Ep 165: Raising Awareness for Perinatal Mental Health with Hamish Magoffin from the PAM Foundation
Today’s guest is leading the charge in raising awareness for perinatal mental health (PMH). On the Fertility Forward podcast today is Hamish Magoffin, Founder of the
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Ep 164: The Power of Knowledge with Dr. Taraneh Nazem and Carissa Simek
Here on the Fertility Forward podcast, we often say that knowledge is power — and that you are your own best advocate! Joining Rena and Dara on the show today are two passionate guests who are dedicated to educating women about infertility, fer...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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