FriedEggs Podcast

Ep 49: How to care for your mental health while going through IVF with Dr. Sarah Oreck, Founder of Mavida Health

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Oreck, founder of Mavida Health and a reproductive psychologist specializing in infertility, IVF, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health. We talk about the emotional impact of infertility and fertility treatments, why mental health care is such a critical — and often missing — part of reproductive healthcare, and how therapy and emotional support can improve the fertility journey. Dr. Oreck shares expert insight from her clinical work, common struggles she sees in patients going through IVF, and practical ways to support mental health during fertility treatments.Follow Dr. Oreck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahoreckmdLearn more about Mavida Health: https://www.mavidahealth.com/⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel less alone in infertility or IVF, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — it helps more people find support!💌 Join the worst club with the best members: friedeggspodcast.substack.com🎶 music by Fog Chaser🎥 photography by 20Twenty ProductionsDisclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

Ep 48: How infertility impacts our sex lives: are we having fun yet?

Let’s talk about sex, bb — minus the babies. Today’s episode starts a conversation we hope to keep going: how infertility and IVF impact sex and physical intimacy. When everything is timed to ovulation and driven by pressure, how do you keep romance alive?Thank you to our listeners who vulnerably shared their stories — listen through the end of the episode to hear from the community.⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us.💌 Join the worst club with the best members: friedeggspodcast.substack.com🎶 music by Fog Chaser🎥 photography by 20Twenty ProductionsDisclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care

Ep 47: What we'd tell a friend starting IVF

In today’s episode, we’re taking it back to the early days of IVF and sharing what we wish we’d known then—and what we’d tell a friend starting IVF for the very first time.⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us.💌 Join the worst club with the best members: friedeggspodcast.substack.com🎶 music by Fog Chaser🎥 photography by 20Twenty ProductionsDisclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care

Ep 46: Resilience, loss, and finding your people with Rosie Nestingen, co-founder of Rebloom Health

Today we’re talking with Rosie Nestingen, co-founder of Rebloom Health, a space for families navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and adoption loss. Rosie shares her personal journey—from late-term pregnancy loss to having her daughter to navigating secondary infertility—as well as some major health challenges along the way, including a brain aneurysm and surgery.Follow Rosie on social media (https://www.instagram.com/rosienest/) and at https://rosienest.substack.com/Learn more about Rebloom Health: https://www.rebloomhealth.com/⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us.💌 Join the worst club with the best members: friedeggspodcast.substack.com🎶 music by Fog Chaser🎥 photography by 20Twenty ProductionsDisclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care

Ep 45: The year is 2026 and we're still infertile

We’re back for 2026 and diving straight into the deep end of IVF and infertility. In today’s episode, we’re talking about SB 729, Amy’s surrogacy journey, and the very obvious answer to whether we still pee on a stick before every period. We also talk through what might be coming in 2026 for our fertility journeys—possible egg retrievals, mounting insurance nonsense, balancing postpartum hormones, and the specific mix of angst, dread, and cautious hope that defines infertility.join the worst club with the best members: friedeggspodcast.substack.com🎶 music by Fog Chaser🎥 photography by 20Twenty ProductionsDisclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care