FriedEggs Podcast

Ep 43: Surviving another year of infertility and ivf (✌️2025)

2025 came at us hard. Kayti navigated life with a newborn, Amy faced the unpredictable world of surrogacy, and together we kept running the IVF and infertility marathon. In this episode, we reflect on the lessons this year taught us — the emotional highs and lows, the moments of resilience, and the ways we’ve grown stronger and softer in equal measure.We share practical strategies for handling infertility in the new year, from building your support system to creating tools that make the chaos more manageable. We talk about the challenges of parenthood, the emotional work of surrogacy, and the victories — big and small — that remind us why community matters. Plus, stick around for a surprise at the end of the episode you won’t see coming.We’ll be taking a short holiday break and will be back with new episodes on January 9, 2026.⭐️ If this episode resonates, follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — it helps others in the IVF and infertility community find us and feel less alone.💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter "Everyone's Getting Pregnant Without Me"⁠⁠ for stories from the TTC frontlines, episode highlights, and practical tips.🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

Ep 42: Learning to love our bodies during (and after) IVF

In this episode, we spill the truth about how infertility and IVF mess with our body image, from surprise weight shifts to feeling like we don't recognize our own bodies. We’re keeping it honest, funny, and real, celebrating the ways our bodies are resilient while still owning that it’s okay to want a few tweaks. Plus, we share our favorite self-care hacks (everything shower, anyone?) and why leaning on our people makes the chaos a lot more manageable.⭐️ 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!💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter "Everyone's Getting Pregnant Without Me"⁠⁠ for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful recs from the TTC frontlines.🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

Ep 41: Acupuncture for fertility with Dr Sarah Bentolila, DAIM, L.Ac

Our favorite acupuncturist — and Kayti’s personal fertility fairy godmother — is on the pod today! Dr. Bento (Dr. Sarah Bentolila), DAIM, L.Ac, who treated Kayti for two years and played a huge role in helping her get pregnant, joins us for a deep and grounded conversation about acupuncture for fertility.We get into all the big questions: how acupuncture supports IVF and infertility, how Chinese herbal medicine can complement IVF and Western medicine, the truth about eating liver, and the mystery of whether you really need to wear socks.Dr. Bento brings so much clarity, compassion, and humor to a topic that’s often overwhelming — and if you’ve ever sat on an acupuncture table wondering what on earth is happening, this episode will hopefully give you answers and ease your mind.❤️ Follow Dr. Bento and her work at https://www.instagram.com/_taproot and https://www.acupuncturetaproot.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.💌 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, “Everyone’s Getting Pregnant Without Me,” for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful TTC-frontline recommendations.🎶 Intro 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 40: The one where we cry a lot: canceled cycles, pregnant friends, and our holiday plans

We’re crying, we’re laughing, and we’re surviving the holidays without losing it. Amy’s egg retrieval got canceled (spoiler: insurance companies can kick rocks), and we’re talking getting lapped by friends with pregnancy announcements, plus all the messy emotions infertility brings. We get real about feeling left behind, share how we find small joys, practice self-care, binge our favorite holiday movies, and lean on each other (and you!) to get through it.⭐️ 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!💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter "Everyone's Getting Pregnant Without Me"⁠⁠ for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful recs from the TTC frontlines.🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

Ep 39: Kick-starting IVF–How to choose your clinic & what your embryologist wants you to know with Embryologist Allison Anderson

Our favorite embryologist is back! Allison Anderson is here to kick off a new real-time IVF series as Amy begins another cycle. We’re starting at square one: how to choose the right clinic, doctor, and embryology lab, and how to communicate with the team who will be caring for your embryos. Allison demystifies what actually happens in the lab, shares empowering patient advocacy tips, along with funny behind-the-scenes stories (yes, embryologist nicknames are real). Follow Allison on Instagram @askanembryologist and Tiktok. ⭐️ 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!💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter "Everyone's Getting Pregnant Without Me"⁠⁠ for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful recs from the TTC frontlines.🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.