On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Lielle Sugar, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her fertility journey, the process of trying for two years to get pregnant naturally and estrace-induced emotional breakdowns before finally having her two IVF children.

Aimee Baron, MD goes solo to answer some of your most asked questions. She talks about how to handle a baby shower if you’re dealing with primary infertility, how to be a supportive mother/mother-in-law and how to suggest to people that they might want to check out this page/nonprofit.

Dr. Romy Shulman, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about how to survive Purim, going to a smaller megilla reading with fewer kids, and giving gifts of food to people who have supported you during your journey, rather than giving to everyone you know.

Chani Ziggy-Hasis, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about all the crazy things people ask you and what you can say back to them, her marriage and three year old son, and the comments that just keep coming and coming.

Rabbi Idit Solomon, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her own story of infertility and loss, how she founded Hasidah while still in her fertility years, with the mission of helping people financially with their treatments and her organization, which provides awareness and advocacy, emotional and spiritual care, in addition to the funding.

Rabbi Yosef Shapiro, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about his journey through infertility, what led him to write the book “In It Together”, and why he wants to aid other struggling families.

Chaya Hott, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about a clot diagnosed in her teens, dealing with osteoporosis in her twenties, being mismanaged by multiple medical providers and her story of heartbreak with her stillbirth.

Eran Amir, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about he process of combing Google to find an IVF clinic, egg donor and surrogate to have his first child, his realization that there must be a better way and ow he created a way to help other intended parents avoid the complexity and confusion he experienced.

Monica Bivas, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her journey with IVF, stillbirth, suicidal thoughts, miscarriage and being on the brink of a divorce, her time as a Mindset and Holistic Fertility Coach and her remarkable story about her fertility and personal struggles.

Wendy Litner, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her fertility journey, what led her to embark on a writing career, and how she turned to adoption.

Cynthia Darrison, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about the hurdles to adopt a baby girl from China, how her community accepted her daughter, Rachel, and what advice she gives to would-be singles and couples wanting to adopt.

Michele Katz, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her own journey to adopt two children (one as an infant and another at the age of 8), how she immersed them into her own family which includes two biological children and some of the common questions one has about the adoption process.

Zoe Clark-Coates, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her heartbreaking fertility journey, her role in one of the most successful campaigns to change government policy around these issues and the four books she has written for those who are grieving.

Dr. Dan Nayot, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about reopening post-COVID-19 shutdown, getting second opinions, what unexplained infertility really means and day 3 vs day 5 transfers.

Yettie Katz, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her change of heart when debating adoption, the circumstances surrounding each adoption and a window into some of the differences in state laws.

Breindy and Tamar, join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about how to handle the holidays when you’re struggling, how to deal with pregnant family members that you’re spending the holiday with and what to do about those insensitive friends and family members.

Dr. Michael Werner, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about medical options for male infertility patients, ESSM, sperm mapping, Azoospermia and how those with this diagnosis actually do have viable sperm that can be found through various techniques.

Chaya Halon-Weinberg, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about her experience with secondary infertility, how she dealt with her pain while surrounded by others in her family/community who were popping out babies and the nicest thing that someone did for her during her journey.

Betty Gulko, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about boundaries regarding sharing your fertility journey, how she approaches these discussions in her life and her struggle with endometriosis.

Kat Vellos, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about tips and suggestions as to how to make and keep meaningful friendships in our lives, her book “We Should Get Together” and how to maintain your friendships with those who knew you “before”.