With the holidays around the corner, we’re bringing back our conversation with Tzipora Grodko: 7 Things You’re Doing That Make Your Guests Uncomfortable. This episode is a gentle but honest reminder that gatherings can be complicated, especially for those navigating fertility struggles and loss.

Jessica Zucker, PhD, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her new book, “Normalize It,” how she expands her lens to address a multitude of challenges that women face and how to speak about the uncomfortable to help make you feel less alone.

Ariella Azaraf, LCSW joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about what you can do to unlock your inner voice and not be afraid of what it is saying, what gets in the way of trusting yourself, and how to create boundaries with people/environment.

Eli Weinstein, LCSW joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about different kinds of difficulties that couples can experience when trying to have a baby, how they can overcome them, and how guilt and shame factor in, along with the “I didn’t sign up for this” emotion.

Beth Moskovic joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her experience as a relationship coach and kallah teacher, how to make your relationship better, even during times when you are a niddah and creating points of connection during the day.

Rachel Tuchman, LMHC joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about the most common emotions that people experience while on a fertility journey, when you should seek support and whether medication is safe for fertility treatments and/or pregnancy.

Rachel Tuchman, LMHC joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about being angry at G-d, what it means, if it is allowed, and how you can still be angry and have a relationship with G-d.

Michael Bleicher joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about relationship challenges that can come up when a couple is dealing with any kind of fertility challenge, how you can support each other through it, and practical examples on how to gently get someone talking when they are shut down.

Lori Metz, LSCW joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about third party reproduction, how to come to terms with this possibility and what kinds of emotions one goes through when faced with this option.

Abbe Feder joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about why passover was so difficult, practical suggestions on how to make it a little easier and the Affirmation Cards she created, which don’t include any toxic positivity.

Chiemi Rajamahendran, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about anxiety during uncertain times, how to keep ourselves grounded and what to do when our partners are not exactly in the same place as we are.

Dana Sicherman, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her journey with PCOS, how she "took back" her life and her outlook about her diagnosis.

Dvora Entin joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about the isolation of infertility and loss, how to be helpful when someone is suffering, and the unique pain of secondary infertility.

Rachel Tuchman, LMHC, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about body compassion, acceptance, and ow to advocate to your healthcare providers.

Eli Weinstein, LMSW, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about his fertility journey, primary infertility due to a male and female factor, and how he coped with diagnosis and treatment.

Yonina Kaufman, LCSW, MSED joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about what is typical in the grieving process and how to support your friend or loved one.