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
183 episodes
Ep 182: Reflecting on 2025
This episode of Fertility Forward is a very special and highly anticipated one! Today, we are reflecting on the year that is about to end and sharing our hopes for 2026. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about what we want to leave in 2025, what we wa...
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Episode 182
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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 180: Redefining the Path to Motherhood with Cheri Bergeron
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss and fertility challenges. Please take care while listening, and pause if you need to. Motherhood doesn’t always follow a traditional script, and you don’t nee...
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Episode 180
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Ep 179: Mosaic Turner Syndrome and IVF Outcomes with Dr. Emily Clarke
Discoveries made during fertility testing can sometimes reveal more than patients expect. In this episode of Fertility Forward, Dr. Emily Clarke, a third-year fellow...
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Ep 178: Dr. Stein & Dr. Reckhow on Their Latest Research for ASRM
Joining Rena and Dara on the podcast today are two special guests, a reproductive endocrinologist and ...
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Episode 178
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Ep 177: ‘Time to Undetectable HCG Following Early Pregnancy Loss in ART Pregnancies: A Comparison of Management Strategies’ with Dr. Erkan Buyuk
Welcome back to another sneak peek of the upcoming ASRM Conference. Today, we welcome Dr. Erkan Buyuk back to the show to hear about his abstract at the
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Episode 177
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Ep 176: An ASRM Abstract: ‘Outcomes for Patients Who Underwent Oocyte Cryopreservation at Age 35 Years and Older: Results from a Large, Multi-Centre Cohort’ with Dr. Michelle Bayefsky
Is fertility preservation worth it for women over the age of 35? In this episode of Fertility Forward, we welcome Dr. Michelle Bayefsky to discuss her ASRM Abstract, ‘...
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Episode 176
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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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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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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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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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Episode 165
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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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