FertiliTEA with Dr. D
By FertiliTEA with Dr. D
Categories: Health & Fitness, Medicine
Welcome to FertiliTEA with Dr. D, your go-to podcast for candid conversations about fertility. Join Dr. D as we spill the tea on all things fertility, tackling a diverse range of topics in each episode. Whether you're navigating infertility, exploring reproductive health, or simply curious about the science behind IVF, we've got you covered. Tune in for expert insights, personal stories, and empowering discussions to help you on your fertility journey.
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Recent episodes
- What Your Sperm Analysis Is Really Saying
A semen analysis is one of the first steps in evaluating male fertility—but what do all those numbers actually mean? In this episode, Dr. D. breaks down sperm count, motility, morphology, and more, explaining what your results can (and can't) tell you about fertility. He also talks about DNA…
- French Intended Parents: Navigating IVF in the USA - With Maxime Lebouteiller
In this French-only episode of FertiliTEA with Dr. D, we sit down with Maxime Lebouteiller, founder of Guiding Nest, to talk about the unique barriers French intended parents can face when pursuing IVF and surrogacy in the United States. Maxime has guided hundreds of families from around the world…
- RESOLVE & Fertility Advocacy: With Danielle Melfi
In this episode of FertiliTEA with Dr. D, we sit down with Danielle Melfi, CEO of RESOLVE, to talk about fertility advocacy, education, and making fertility care more accessible. Danielle shares resources available to patients in the US, the growing challenge of fertility deserts, and the…
- The Fertility-Sleep Connection: With Sleep Dr. Chris Allen
Sleep is one of the most underdiscussed factors in fertility, yet it has a powerful impact on hormone balance, egg and sperm quality, stress, and overall health. In this episode, Dr. D sits down with Sleep Dr. Chris Allen to explore the critical connection between sleep and infertility. They…
- Endangered Species & The Frozen Zoo: With Dr. Elena Ruggeri
What can endangered species teach us about the future of human fertility? Dr. D sits down at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with Dr. Elena Ruggeri of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance to explore the groundbreaking work being done to preserve some of the world's most vulnerable species. Learn how…
- The Many Paths to Parenthood: With Stephanie Levich of Family Match Consulting
This week, Dr. D sits down with Stephanie Levich, Founder and President of Family Match Consulting, to discuss the many paths to parenthood, including surrogacy and egg/sperm/and embryo conception. Stephanie shares her own personal story of being an adopted child and pursuing IVF treatment to…
- IVF Protocols Explained
IVF protocols are complicated! But understanding the basics can make the fertility journey a little less daunting. In this episode, we break down the most common IVF protocols, including antagonist, long Lupron, microdose flare, and natural cycle approaches. Dr. D breaks down why your fertility…
- 23/7 Fertility Support: With Lauren Berson of Conceive
Dr. D chats with Lauren Berson, founder of Conceive, about her mission to make fertility support, education, and community more accessible for people navigating fertility treatment. Lauren shares the inspiration behind Conceive, tells us some common challenges fertility patients face, and offers…
- AI and The Future of Healthcare
In this forward-looking episode, Dr. D explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the future of healthcare — and what that means for patients approaching fertility treatment in 2026. He breaks down the early history of A.I. in medicine and how machine learning is assisting…
- Egg Retrieval Day!
We're walking you through exactly what to expect on the day of your egg retrieval! Dr. D breaks down the entire process step by step, from when you arrive at the clinic to what happens during the procedure itself. We talk about anesthesia, OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome), and what happens…
- The Big Business of IVF: With Kathryn Blaze Baum
Dr. D sits down with investigative journalist and author Kathryn Blaze Baum to unpack the complex and growing world of the fertility industry. Drawing from her new book, In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind It, Kathryn takes us through her own personal fertility story…
- At-Home Sperm Testing Explained: The Future of Male Fertility with Tiffany Najjar
This week, Dr. D sits down with Tiffany Najjar from Fellow to unpack the growing shift toward at-home sperm testing and what it means for the future of male fertility care. Tiffany explains how Fellow, an at-home diagnostic tool, is making fertility testing more accessible, private, and convenient…
- PGT-P & Designer Babies - Where Science Meets Ethics: With Jonathan Anomaly
Advances in reproductive genetics are pushing the boundaries of what's possible and raising profound ethical questions along the way. In this episode, we discuss PGT-P (polygenic embryo screening) and the emerging debate around so-called "designer babies." We're joined by Jonathan Anomaly from…
- Families Out Loud: With Mike Snaric and George Moore
In this episode, Dr. D sits down with Mike Snaric and George Moore, co-founders of Families Out Loud, a nonprofit dedicated to elevating the voices of those navigating infertility and family-building challenges. Families Out Loud is the ultimate family building experience! Born from their own…
- Common Misconceptions About Embryology: With Alease the Embryologist
This week, Dr. D is joined by Alease Daniel Barnes, known as Alease the Embryologist on TikTok and Instagram, to break down the most common misconceptions about embryology and the embryological process. Alease and Dr. D cover what embryo grading really means, myths about "perfect" embryos, day 3…
- Surrogacy Simplified: With Jessie Jaskulsky
This week, Dr. D speaks with Jessie Jaskulsky, founder of Surrogacy Simplified, about her work supporting intended parents and surrogates through the surrogacy process. Jessie shares how her business helps simplify complex decisions, addresses common misconceptions about surrogacy, and provides…
- My IVF Story: With Jason and Jay
This week, Dr. D sits down with former patients Jason and Jay to discuss their journey to parenthood through IVF and third-party reproduction. As LGBTQ+ intended parents, they share how they accessed information, asked the right questions, and educated themselves on IVF options—including egg…
- My IVF Story: With Corey and Nakia
This week, Corey and Nakia share their IVF story, opening up about the realities of infertility, IVF, and their journey to parenthood through surrogacy. From the early decisions that led them to IVF, to the decision to move forward with surrogacy, they reminisce with Dr. D about their 10 year…
- How To Talk to Your Family About IVF During the Holidays
The holidays can be joyful—but if you're going through IVF, they can also bring tough questions, unsolicited advice, and emotional conversations with family. In this episode, we're talking about how to navigate IVF conversations during the holidays in a way that protects your mental health and…
- The IVF Magician: With Dr. Andy Huang
Dr. D sits down with his longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Andy Huang, known in the fertility world as the IVF Magician. They break down recurrent implantation failure, what's driving the conversation around PGT-P, and how emerging technologies are reshaping the future of IVF. Dr. Huang is a…
- Unexplained Fertility Explained
We've all heard the term "unexplained infertility" — but what does it actually mean when all your tests look normal and you're still not getting pregnant? In this episode, Dr. Daneshmand breaks it down and what might really be going on beneath the surface — from egg and sperm quality to hidden…
- Redefining the F Word: With Rijon Charne
This week, Dr. D sits down with reproductive attorney Rijon Charne to talk about how a cancer diagnosis changed the course of her life — and ultimately led her to her purpose. After being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma days before graduating from law school, Rijon faced the daunting reality of…
- Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in the Fertility Journey: With Dr. Sarah Oreck
Navigating fertility challenges can be one of the most emotionally taxing experiences in a person's life — filled with uncertainty, hope, and heartbreak. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Oreck, reproductive psychiatrist and founder of Mavida Health, to explore the…
- Mission Motherhood: Rewriting the Fairy Tale with Cheri Bergeron
In this episode, Dr. D sits down with Cheri Bergeron, author, life coach, and founder of Cheri's Choice which explores what it truly means to build a family on your own terms. From navigating fertility treatments and foster care to winning a landmark Texas case that reshaped laws around assisted…
- Serving Miracles: IVF Wins with Esther Vergeer
Today we're joined by the legendary Esther Vergeer — widely regarded as one of the greatest wheelchair tennis players of all time. A seven-time Paralympic gold medalist, 48-time Grand Slam champion, and former world number one who held her title for over a decade with an astonishing 470…
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