أفضل بودكاسات Family Building (2025)

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Intended Parent Maggie and Surrogate Jessie on Family Building with ConceiveAbilities 56:30

8h ago56:30

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On today's episode, Ali talks to Intended Parent, Maggie, and Surrogate, Jessie, about working with ConceiveAbilities, a leading egg donor and surrogacy agency. Maggie explains how she and her husband, Matt, started trying to conceive more than five years ago. She talks about seven rounds of Clomid, multiple miscarriages, and moving on to IVF. When…

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A Season Of Stress: 10 Encouragements For Finding Light At The End Of The Tunnel 28:19

1d ago28:19

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Grab the Joy In The Journey 40-day devotional, to find biblical joy even in the hardest seasons of motherhood. Episode 238 // Stress is inevitable. It’s not fun - but we know it will happen eventually. And when stress hits us, we need to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Well, friend, my family has been going through a very stressful …

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The God Who Sees 27:26

2d ago27:26

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"You are the God Who sees. You are El Roi.”بقلم Steve Demme

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Sperm Health & Testing: What You Need to Know | Dr. Justine Witzke 39:58

3d ago39:58

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Want to boost fertility? Sperm health plays a critical role, yet it’s often overlooked. In this episode of Building Your Family, we sit down with Dr. Justine Witzke, a Cornell-trained fertility expert and founder of Aligneage Fertility, to discuss sperm testing, preservation, and proactive fertility planning. Why should you test sperm? How can you …

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Extend Fertility's Dr. Joshua Klein on Fertilo, a Groundbreaking New Fertility Treatment 24:16

8d ago24:16

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It's another expert minisode! Today, Ali is talking to award-winning doctor Dr. Joshua U. Klein, co-founder of Extend Fertility, about a groundbreaking new fertility treatment called Fertilo, by Gameto. Dr. Klein (who, as you may know, is also the doctor who helped Ali and Vince have Sonny via IVF), explains exactly what Fertilo is and how it works…

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Fertility and Cancer: What You Need to Know 40:01

10d ago40:01

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Before starting cancer treatment, fertility preservation can give patients the chance to have a family in the future. While many know this is possible, few understand what happens inside fertility clinics, how to navigate the process, or what questions to ask. In this episode, I talk with a leading mental health professional—also a cancer survivor—…

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237 // My Favorite Intimacy Tip As A Christian Marriage Counselor 11:06

12d ago11:06

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Dive into my recommended online intimacy courses for Christian marriages! Episode 237 // Happy Valentine’s Day! I thought today that I’d share my favorite tip from 10+ years as a marriage counselor. It’s not complicated (though, simple things aren’t always easy things) and it will make a BIG difference in a happy marriage! Communication + intimacy …

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Fertility Rally member Mesha Hardesty on stage-4 endometriosis, OHSS and having her two daughters via IVF 38:13

12d ago38:13

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Today, Ali is talking to her dear friend and Fertility Rally member, Mesha Hardesty. Mesha tells Ali about getting her period at the age of 10, a cyst that led her to go on birth control at age 12, and painful periods that would "drop me to the floor." She talks about trying to have a baby, going through infertility during the pandemic, and what ha…

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236 // Solving Your 3 Biggest Marriage Communication Problems 24:33

15d ago24:33

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Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet to help your marriage communication today. Episode 236 // Communication is a centerpiece of a healthy and happy marriage. You can’t enjoy intimacy together, stay on the same page as parents, or feel connected and close without good communication. And in my 10+ years a marriage therapist, there are 3 co…

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Jesus the Man of Sorrows 24:57

16d ago24:57

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Jesus is a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Isaiah 53بقلم Steve Demme

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Keeping Love Alive: Sex & Intimacy in Family Building w/ Dr. Elizabeth Grill 37:33

17d ago37:33

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Struggling to keep the spark alive while navigating family building? In this Valentine’s Day special, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Grill to talk about sex, intimacy, and recalibrating your expectations when life gets overwhelming. Whether you're trying to conceive, in fertility treatment, or just looking for ways to reconnect, this episode will g…

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Investigative Reporter Ginanne Brownell on IVF, Surrogacy and having her twins 47:36

18d ago47:36

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Today, Ali is talking to Ginanne Brownell, author of "Elusive Mommyhood: An Investigative Reporter’s Personal Journey into IVF and Surrogacy." Comedian and surrogacy mom Tig Notaro says of the book,"A very important book for everyone, relevant to our times." On the pod, Ginanne tells Ali about freezing her eggs, a devastating miscarriage at seven w…

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235 // 5 Scriptures That Show Us What A Good Parent Looks Like 27:15

19d ago27:15

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Build your own habit of daily Bible reading and prayer with my FREE 45-day guide! Episode 235 // I won’t waste your time asking if you want to be a good parent. My real question is… do you have a clear picture of what that would mean? What is a good parent? What should we be doing, saying, praying about, spending our time on? This is a wildly impor…

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234 // Gospel Hope In Your Grief, Trials, And Hardships 25:16

22d ago25:16

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Joy In The Journey is the perfect devotional to help you find biblical joy during seasons of hardship. Episode 234 // Every family will go through seasons of grief. Seasons that are painful, hard, and threaten to completely overwhelm us. So what can you do? How can you survive? How can you help your loved ones as they struggle? Join me today to loo…

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Humble God 22:15

23d ago22:15

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"I am gentle and humble.” “I and the Father are one.”بقلم Steve Demme

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Fertility & Health: What Really Works with Dr. Camille Hammond 36:28

24d ago36:28

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Are you overwhelmed by social media advice on fertility and health? Dr. Camille Hammond joins Building Your Family to break down the basics of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices when trying to conceive. She exposes false claims, shares science-backed insights, and helps you focus on real, effective ways to support your fertility. If you’re …

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233 // How To Ask The Right Questions To Deepen Your Family Relationships: 10 Tips From A Family Therapist 23:51

26d ago23:51

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Grab your FREE conflict resolution cheat sheet to strengthen communication in your home! - - - - - Episode 233 // Relationships grow (or fade) based on our communication and connection with each other. And a centerpiece of those conversations are the questions we’re asking. You want to enjoy marriage, connect with your kids, have meaningful convers…

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Ask an RE Anything with Dr. Armando Hernandez-Rey of Conceptions Florida 13:20

27d ago13:20

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It’s an Infertile AF Minisode! On today’s episode, Ali chats with Dr. Armando Hernandez-Rey of Conceptions Florida about all things infertility. Included: What's the number one question he gets asked by fertility patients? Is there a good season to freeze your eggs? What are the biggest advances in the fertility world? What changes are happening in…

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232 // Tackle These 3 Roadblocks ASAP And Get Your Goals Back On Track 22:15

29d ago22:15

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Grab your FREE ebook! Building Your Mom Toolbox: The 5 Skills Every Mom Needs To Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect Dive into the Keep Your Cool, Mama! 40-Day Devotional On Emotional Control. Episode 232 // Your life is BUSY. But you still have goals that you want to accomplish! Probably a few New Years resolutions, goals, commitments tha…

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Fertility & Solo Parenting: Trisha Cornwell on Thriving as a Single Mom 55:06

1M ago55:06

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In this heartfelt episode, Trisha Cornwell, also known as the Solo Mama, opens up about her journey into solo parenthood with one child. She shares her experiences navigating fertility treatments, the emotional and practical realities of raising a child on her own, and how she balances it all with grace. Whether you're considering solo parenthood o…

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[BONUS] Wisdom & Folly, Life & Death... A Daily-Ish Devotional From Proverbs 9 6:44

1M ago6:44

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Friends, today is a quick bonus episode.... to give my voice a break after being sick, and to give you a sneak peak of what's happening inside the Faith Fiver Club in 2025! This year, the Faith Fiver Club perk is a daily-ish devotional just for Patreon supporters! With a private podcast + emailed devotional, you'll get encouragement for faith and f…

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God is Our Redeemer 29:47

1M ago29:47

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"There is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, Who gave Himself as a ransom for all people.” (1 Timothy 2:5)بقلم Steve Demme

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Blair Nelson, Ali's Fertility Rally co-founder, on TFMR and having her "mosaic miracle" baby 42:39

1M ago42:39

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It's a very special episode! Ali's beloved PIBAC (Partner in Biz and Claw), Blair Nelson @fabivfmama, is back to share the third installment of her years-long infertility journey. Blair and Ali pick up where they left off during their last episode, in 2022, when Blair was pregnant with her son, Baron, but they had received devastating news that he …

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231 // 10 Coping Skills Every Christian Mom Needs In Those Hard Seasons 30:01

1M ago30:01

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Find biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional. Episode 231 // Every mom has hard days. Hard seasons. We get stressed, we struggle - and yes, we’ve all heard about “coping skills”... but that doesn’t mean they are really all that helpful in the crisis moment. Until now. Join me today for a look at …

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Understanding Fertility Ethics: Why ASRM’s Guidelines Matter with Dr. Elizabeth Ginsburg 44:52

1M ago44:52

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In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Ginsburg, Medical Director of the ART Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, professor at Harvard Medical School, and President of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), takes us behind the scenes of the ethical decision-making that shapes assisted reproductive technology (ART). Learn why it’s crucia…

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230 // Do These 3 Things Today To Build A Happier Christian Marriage 21:45

1M ago21:45

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Boost your marriage intimacy with these great Christian online resources from Sheila Wray Gregoire! Find biblical help for your marriage communication with Communicating To Connect: A 4-Day Devotional For Christian Wives. Episode 230 // Whether it’s an official new year goal or not, I know that you want a happy marriage! The marriage relationship i…

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Jennifer Hintzsche on unexplained infertility and the device she invented that got her pregnant 12:57

1M ago12:57

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It’s an Infertile AF Minisode! On today’s episode, Ali chats with Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche, Ph.D., a scientist and the founder of PherDal Fertility Science, Inc. Jenn shares her 16-month journey with unexplained infertility and how her frustration with the diagnosis led her to take matters into her own hands. Using her scientific expertise and her hu…

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God is Committed 26:08

1M ago26:08

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‘You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.” (Jeremiah 1:12)بقلم Steve Demme

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229 // The #1 Thing Your Family Needs From You This Year 27:15

1M ago27:15

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Strengthen your family relationships with the 5 skills in my FREE ebook: Building Your Mom Toolbox. Episode 229 // Everyone wants to feel loved. To be noticed. To feel cared for, seen, and valued. And I know that you absolutely feel this about your family - you love them! You notice them. You care for them. But sometimes, there can be a gap between…

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Alease the Embryologist: Egg Freezing, Fertility Treatment & Advocacy 31:19

1M ago31:19

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In this episode of Building Your Family, Alease Daniel Barnes, aka Alease the Embryologist, shares her expertise as an embryologist and educator. Alease talks about her personal journey to freeze her eggs as a married woman and answers common questions she hears about the lab. Whether you’re going through fertility treatment or navigating your own …

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228 // Turn Your Day Around With These 2 Key Decisions 10:55

2M ago10:55

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Find biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional. Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge Episode 228 // You make thousands of decisions every day. But we all know that some are more important than others. Which is why today, we are going to zero in on 2 key decisions that wi…

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Astronaut and IVF Warrior Kellie Gerardi on Secondary Infertility and Her Next Trip to Space 46:08

2M ago46:08

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Get ready for an amazing conversation with Kellie Gerardi, an astronaut, researcher, mom, and space industry sensation who made history when she flew as a payload specialist on the Galactic 05 research mission in 2023. "I had two dreams growing up: I was fascinated with space, and I always pictured myself having a family," Kellie says. Today, Ali a…

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God Wants to be Our Father 26:51

2M ago26:51

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بقلم Steve Demme

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227 // Let Proverbs 2 Shape Your Year With 3 Powerful, Practical Action Steps 15:05

2M ago15:05

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Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge Strengthen your home life with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook. Episode 227 // The secret ingredient to a successful, happy year is… wisdom. The Lord’s wisdom is what will guide you and strengthen you. So, how do you find it? Today, we’ll take a look a…

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The First IVF Baby in the US: Elizabeth Carr's Story of Hope, Fertility, and Diminishing Shame 37:58

2M ago37:58

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In this episode, we speak with Elizabeth Carr, the first IVF baby in the United States, whose story is not only fascinating but also filled with valuable lessons about hope, managing expectations, and diminishing the shame often associated with fertility struggles. As a trailblazer in the world of assisted reproduction, Elizabeth shares her persona…

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226 // Are Your Priorities Crystal Clear? 5 Steps To Making It Happen… + My Own 2025 Reflections & Plans 26:12

2M ago26:12

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Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge Episode 226 // Setting goals is a great way to start the new year. But if we just jump in blindly, it will be really hard to see if anything really changes. Join me today to talk through 5 action steps for how to reflect, get realistic, and set clear plans for a new year. Plus, se…

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God Doesn’t Change 18:50

2M ago18:50

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بقلم Steve Demme

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[BONUS] Get ahead on your new years goals with 6 FREE RESOURCES from a Christian marriage and family therapist 9:56

2M ago9:56

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A new year is starting... so get a jump start on those goals with one of these FREE resources! As a marriage and family therapist, I have always been a big fan of resources. I like having something to physically give to clients. Things we can all hold in our hands and look back to when we're feeling distracted or overwhelmed. If that sounds pretty …

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Infertile AF Minisode: Fertility Law Attorney Rachel Loftspring on surrogacy, donor conception and when it's key to have a fertility lawyer 12:47

2M ago12:47

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Time for another Infertile AF minisode! Today, Ali is talking to Rachel Loftspring, a Fertility Law Attorney and Partner at The Family Law & Fertility Law Group. Rachel talks about Navigating the Legal Landscape of Collaborative Reproduction (including what intended parents need to know about surrogacy and egg, sperm, and embryo donation); how the …

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The best tips from our guests in 2024 16:44

2M ago16:44

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Sign up for our new membership community 👉 https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/ 👈 It will educate and support you so you can achieve your family-building goals and more. It is the only community platform created by a family-building expert and designed to put you in the driver’s seat of your future family. In this episode, you…

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God is Near 25:57

2M ago25:57

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بقلم Steve Demme

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Transgender dad and LGBTQ+ Fertility Advocate Trystan Reese on being pregnant, going viral and more 56:06

2M ago56:06

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Today, Ali is talking to Trystan Reese, a transgender gay dad who went viral when he gave birth to his son in 2017. Trystan, a major advocate for trans fertility, is now a dad of three. He tells Ali about the overwhelming odds to get pregnant, including hormonal challenges; finding the right medical team; and facing harsh criticism on social media.…

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An Actress's Inspiring Fertility Journey: Freezing Eggs, Embracing Hope 38:27

2M ago38:27

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In this inspiring episode, we hear the story of a courageous actress, Kellee, Stewart, who took control of her fertility journey by freezing her eggs. Unmarried and full of hope for the future, she shares her empowering perspective on planning for possibilities, breaking societal norms, and embracing her own timeline. Her journey is a testament to …

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225 // How Are You Praying For Your Children? 18:08

2M ago18:08

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Start your year with a new habit - Grab my FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Challenge! Episode 225 // Praying for our kids should be the bread and butter of a Christian mom’s time. But sometimes, we can feel stuck on what to pray about. How do we go deep and make our prayer time meaningful? As we approach the Christmas holiday, there is a special mothe…

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Mandy Messinger & Marni Wandner of Pixel Care on their respective IVF and infertility journeys, with two totally different outcomes 55:23

2M ago55:23

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Today Ali is talking to Marni Wandner, VP of Brand Marketing for Pixel Care, and Mandy Messinger, Director of Marketing for Pixel Care, about their respective journeys through infertility, IVF, and more. Mandy talks about meeting and falling in love with her wife, Lauren, and the challenges they faced as part of the LGBTQ community when they decide…

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Read The Book 30:29

2M ago30:29

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"They did not receive the love of the truth so as to be saved.” (2 Thessalonians 2:10)بقلم Steve Demme

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224 // Creating A Peace-Filled Home At Christmas... And Every Day 17:56

2M ago17:56

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Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner! Episode 224 // Does PEACE fill your home? You want it to. Every mom does! There is a Scripture verse that always helps me get my heart and my attitude back on track. Today, I want to share that Scripture with you, along with some practical ideas for how you can live it out in your own home - at Christmas, in…

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Fertility, IVF, & IUI Insights | Male Infertility Explained by Dr. Justin Houman 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Discover expert guidance on fertility and family building with Dr. Justin Houman, a leading urologist and fertility specialist. In this episode, Dr. Houman explores key topics like male infertility, optimizing sperm health, and navigating paths like IVF and IUI. He also shares practical tips for heterosexual couples, lesbian couples, and single mom…

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223 // 15 Reasons Why I Love My Paper Planner 21:25

3M ago21:25

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Check out my favorite, The Hope Planner! Episode 223 // As you’re getting ready for a new year, are you ready to CRUSH IT with your goals this year? I’ve tried a lot of different things in my morning routine over the years, and this one is key: a paper planner. Today, I’m going to convince you that a paper planner is THE value added to your new yea…

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Musician and Infertility Warrior Kina Grannis on Infertility, Anxiety and IVF 50:42

3M ago50:42

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Today, Ali is talking to the brilliant singer-songwriter-guitarist Kina Grannis about her five year-long infertility journey. Kina talks about adopting a super clean diet and reading all the books before she started to try getting pregnant; why she was hesitant to share her infertility journey at first; and how the mention of the word, "IVF" made h…

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