”Building Families, Bridging Differences: A Family Law Journey” explores various aspects of family law with Shelly Booth Cooley, offering insights into both traditional family law matters and modern family building options. The show provides valuable information for anyone interested in family law, adoption, surrogacy, or divorce proceedings.
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Welcome to Building Your Family, the only expert-guided community platform designed for parents and parents-to-be using reproductive medicine to build their families. We provide unique strategies to help make your path to parenthood smoother and more informed—empowering you to navigate the critical decisions that shape your family’s future. At Building Your Family, we’ve already helped thousands of people navigate the complexities of family building and parenting with confidence. Our goal is ...
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Unfiltered, honest, and deeply human—Infertile AF is the podcast that tells the real stories behind infertility and modern family building. Hosted by journalist, Fertility Rally co-founder, "Work of ART" books author and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, the show dives into the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd, and sometimes even funny realities of trying to have a baby—or pivoting in a different direction. Each episode spotlights ...
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Dad Life and Leadership | Fatherhood, Work Life Balance, Personal Growth, Leadership at Home, Career and Family, Building a Legacy, Living Fully
Rob Rohde l The Leadership Coach for Dads
Dad Life and Leadership is the show for ambitious fathers who refuse to choose between chasing their dreams, leading boldly at home, and living fully in every area of life. If you’re tired of feeling stuck between family, career, and personal growth, this is your place. Each week, Rob shares practical leadership insights, real-world fatherhood strategies, and powerful mindset shifts to help you succeed at work, show up at home, and build the legacy you were made for. Whether you're managing ...
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Listen as Scott and Steve Demme discuss ways to build faith and family.
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Welcome to Road to Building a Family. If you only dig traditional families this is not the place for you. We're talking about foster care, adoption, co parenting, single moms by choice, and sperm aka baby daddy in a bottle. So hop on take the ride. Enjoy!
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Evidence‑Based Intimacy and Sperm Health When You’re TTC | Dr. Rena Malik
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44:05Intimacy and sperm health made clear—Dr. Rena Malik, MD explains sex and intimacy while you're trying to conceive, evidence‑based lifestyle factors, timing, when to seek urology care, and how to think about next steps across IVF, IUI, and at‑home TTC. Confusion around intimacy and “sperm quality” stalls a lot of TTC journeys. In this episode, Dr. R…
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Revisiting Fertility Rally Live: Emmy-winning TV Personality Lilliana Vasquez Shares Her Infertility Journey
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39:12In this special episode, Ali is bringing you the unforgettable keynote from style expert, author, and powerhouse storyteller Lilliana Vasquez at Fertility Rally Live. Lilliana opens up about her deeply personal journey to motherhood, including the emotional twists, cultural layers, and unexpected turns her family-building path took. With her signat…
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"This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.” (Acts 4:12)Oleh Steve Demme
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When CPS Gets Involved: What Nevada Parents Should Know
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6:21Episode Summary: In this episode, Shelly Cooley breaks down what happens when Child Protective Services (CPS) gets involved in a case. She explains why CPS steps in, what parents should do if they’re contacted, and the difference between family court and dependency court. Shelly also shares one key piece of advice for parents to protect their right…
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Surrogacy Contracts: Alignment vs. Agreement (Testing & Termination)
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15:58In this episode, we make legalese usable. You’ll get the operating rules to protect your surrogacy/donor journey when things get messy, so decisions are fast, fair, and aligned. What you’ll learn fast: Alignment vs Agreement: principles first, everything else second, so contracts don’t crumble under stress. The Two Buckets: value essentials vs deta…
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“In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that shall never be destroyed, nor shall the kingdom be left to another people. It shall break in pieces all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, and it shall stand forever.” (Daniel 2:44)Oleh Steve Demme
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Revisiting Fertility Rally Live: Singer Christina Perri's Phenomenal Keynote
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48:00This week, we are celebrating a major milestone: Fertility Rally Live #10. Ten Rallies. Ten waves of community, connection, truth-telling, sisterhood, messy feelings, breakthroughs, belly laughs, and being so deeply seen. To honor this moment, we’re revisiting one of the most unforgettable keynotes in Rally Live history: singer Christina Perri’s be…
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Intuitive Eating & Fertility: What Actually Helps (Dietitian Explains) | Sam Previte
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41:52There’s a lot of strong advice about nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. This episode shows how to make it work for your season of life—without “doing it all.” Dietitian and intuitive eating specialist Sam Previte explains gentle nutrition for TTC and pregnancy, so you can make steady improvements with less all‑or‑nothing pressure. You’ll learn: In…
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Infertility Warrior Ashtin Robison on doing IVF Abroad, 4 Failed Cycles, and Finally Becoming Pregnant Via the PherDal At-Home Insemination Kit
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47:50Today, Ali talks to Ashtin, who opens up about her long road through infertility, including doing IVF treatment in both Greece and Australia. Ashtin talks about trying to get pregnant for two years, navigating four failed cycles, and then, how she ultimately conceived using the PherDal at-home insemination kit — a non-invasive, science-backed optio…
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(Joshua) "took a great stone and set it up there under the terebinth that was by the sanctuary of Jehovah. Joshua said to all the people, ‘Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of Jehovah that He spoke to us.” (Joshua 24:26-27)Oleh Steve Demme
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Donor Embryos: Is It Still My Baby? (Patient Story) | Lauren Tassi
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38:28The most‑asked question: “If I don’t use my genetics, will the baby be mine?” Lauren Tassi (Your IVF BFF) shares her three‑year journey—how she moved from repeated IVF to choosing donor embryos—and what finally made the decision feel 100% hers. Practical insights on identity, language, epigenetics (carrying/parenting), hidden costs/expectations, an…
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Fitness Influencer and Proud Donor Egg Mama Kyla Burke on Premature Ovarian Failure, IVF and the Beautiful Path to Her Two Babies
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58:20On today's episode, Ali is talking to Kyla Burke—who you might know from her huge following on social media as a fitness expert and creator of the Coached by Kyla app. At just 34 years old, Kyla was told, “You don’t have any eggs. I can barely see your ovaries—there’s nothing. You have no function.” Her AMH was less than 0.01, and her estrogen, LH,…
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"As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men, but in the sight of God, chosen and precious.” (1 Peter 2:4)Oleh Steve Demme
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Fertility Myths vs Facts: What To Trust Online (Doctor Explains) | Dr. Lowell Ku
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35:04Cut through fertility misinformation. Dr. Lowell Ku (REI; leads ASRM’s technology professional group) separates myths from facts so you know what to trust online, from influencers, and in clinic—plus how to think about supplements and opinion vs evidence. We cover TTC with IUI/IVF and decisions using donor conception or surrogacy—what matters most …
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Donor Agreements 101: Protecting Everyone Involved
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15:15Episode Summary: In this episode, Shelly Cooley explains the legal importance of donor agreements in assisted reproduction cases. She discusses how these agreements protect all parties involved—the donors, intended parents, and most importantly, the future child. Shelly also shares practical insight into how Nevada law treats known and anonymous do…
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Actress and infertility advocate Camille Guaty on multiple rounds of IVF and finally having her son, thanks to donor eggs
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51:21It's the 350th episode — and we couldn’t think of a more powerful, honest, and inspiring guest to help us celebrate this milestone. Today, Ali is talking with actress, writer, and fierce infertility advocate Camille Guaty, who you may know from Prison Break, The Vampire Diaries, Duster, and so many other shows and movies (Fertility Rally members es…
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"This Jesus is the stone, that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone, and there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)Oleh Steve Demme
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Exercise & Fertility: Keep Training — When To Pause (Doctor + Athlete) | Dr. Sheeva Talebian
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39:24You don’t need to stop exercising before or during fertility treatment—pause near the end of the cycle and right after retrieval. Here’s how to train smart, read your body, and know when it’s too much (or not enough)—plus high‑level pregnancy guidance. Dr. Sheeva Talebian (REI and competitive athlete) breaks down what’s safe, when to modify, and th…
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A Deep Dive on Fertility Supplements with Dr. Mark Ratner, Chief Science Officer at Theralogix
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37:11This week, Ali sits down with Dr. Mark Ratner, Chief Science Officer at Theralogix and one of the country’s leading experts in reproductive health and nutritional science. After 30 years in private practice focused on male fertility, Dr. Ratner has seen firsthand how confusing — and sometimes misleading — the supplement world can be. In this eye-op…
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"Behold, I will stand before you there on the rock at Horeb, and you shall strike the rock and water shall come out of it, and the people will drink.” (Exodus 17:6)Oleh Steve Demme
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Endometriosis: What Actually Works (Doctor Explains) | Dr. Jessica Ryniec
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42:36Get evidence‑based answers on endometriosis—what it is (and isn’t), how it’s diagnosed, and what actually helps, so you know where to start today. Dr. Jessica Ryniec explains symptoms, diagnosis (what to expect from imaging vs surgical confirmation), treatment options (medical vs surgical), pain management, and fertility considerations—practical st…
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IVF Warrior Liz Krueger on Secondary Infertility, Miscarriages and the Embryo That Was Discarded Without Her Consent
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52:54In this powerful episode, Ali sits down with Liz Krueger to share her deeply personal journey through infertility and loss. After having her daughter at 35, Liz experienced a series of heartbreaking miscarriages—including one at 16 weeks, when she and her husband lost their baby girl. Liz opens up about the devastation of finding out her highest-gr…
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Jesus "the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls.” (1 Peter 2:25)Oleh Steve Demme
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Genetic Testing: Myths Busted (What Helps vs Hurts) | Doctor + Geneticist
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37:07What genetic tests actually do—and what they don’t—so you know when to use them (and when not to). Practical next steps. Chapters below. For step-by-step guides + live Q&A, join the community: https://familybuilding.net/building-your-family-community/ You’ll learn: Screening vs diagnostic: what each actually tells you Carrier testing, NIPT, and emb…
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Broadway, Breast Cancer, and Baby Dreams: Sarrah Strimel Bentley’s Incredible Surrogacy Story
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50:17On this episode, Ali talks to Broadway star and motivational speaker Sarrah Strimel Bentley, whose story is as powerful as it is vulnerable. After dazzling audiences in seven Broadway shows, Sarrah’s life took a shocking turn when she was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. The treatment plan didn’t just mean chemotherapy and a double mastectomy—…
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Second-Parent and Stepparent Adoption in Nevada: Protecting Every Parent
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17:43Episode Summary: In this episode of Building Families, Bridging Differences, certified family law specialist Shelly Booth Cooley talks about second parent and step parent adoptions in Nevada. Shelly explains the vital importance of legally formalizing parent-child relationships, the families who benefit most, and the groundbreaking rewrite of Nevad…
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“He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God the firstborn of all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)Oleh Steve Demme
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Genetic Screening 101: How To Reduce Risk Before Pregnancy (Doctor + Geneticist)
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27:30If you could reduce medical risks for your future child, would you? A reproductive medicine doctor + geneticist explains what actually helps before pregnancy—so you know where to start today. You’ll learn: what genetic screening covers (and doesn’t), how to think about carrier testing and embryo testing, practical preconception steps to lower risk,…
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From Bravo Headlines to Real-Life Resilience: Lacy Nicole on Endo, Miscarriage, IVF and Surviving a Kidnapping
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35:09On this powerful episode, Ali sits down with Lacy Nicole—who you may have seen in the headlines for dating Jesse Lally from the hit reality show The Valley—but her story goes far deeper than Bravo antics. Lacy has endured the unthinkable: she survived a kidnapping before even beginning her infertility journey, and then faced years of debilitating r…
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PCOS: What I Do Myself (Doctor + Patient) | Dr. Roohi Jelani
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40:48A fertility doctor who also has PCOS shares exactly what she does herself—and what she recommends to patients. Dr. Roohi Jeelani (MD, PhD) also breaks down ovarian aging, environmental toxin exposure, and the emotional/practical tools that actually help when you’re trying to conceive. You’ll learn: how to recognize symptoms and pursue diagnosis, wh…
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Endometriosis, Five IUIs, and Pregnancy Loss: Savannah Bisby @infertilityfriends Shares Her Infertility Journey So Far
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55:39This week, Ali sits down with Savannah Bisby, who shares her infertility story on IG @infertilityfriends, to talk about Savannah's journey so far. She's still in the thick of it, battling endometriosis, doing five IUIs (including double inseminations), a laparoscopy, and taking a deep dive into reproductive immunology. Savannah talks about the emot…
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"Our Lord Jesus Christ, He Who is the blessed and only potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords Who alone has immortality, Who dwells in unapproachable light.” (1 Timothy 6: 14-16)Oleh Steve Demme
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PCOS: Real Patient Journey + What Actually Helps | Ashley “PCOSgurl” Levinson
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37:28Ashley “PCOSgurl” Levinson shares her PCOS journey—from diagnosis to national advocacy—and what actually helps when you’re overwhelmed. You’ll learn: how to recognize symptoms and pursue diagnosis, evidence‑aligned lifestyle and medical steps, advocacy lessons, and where to start if you think you might have PCOS. Want live support and workshops? Jo…
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How to Divorce When You Still Have to Live Together
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17:50Episode Summary: In this episode of Building Families, Bridging Differences, certified family law specialist Shelly Booth Cooley addresses a challenging but common situation: navigating divorce while still living under the same roof. Shelly explains Nevada’s divorce laws, why some couples choose to remain in the same household, and what boundaries …
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Late-Night Googling, PCOS, and IUI: Frame Founder Jessica Bell van der Wal Gets Real on Her Own Infertility
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30:54Today, Ali sits down with Jessica Bell van der Wal, founder of Frame, to talk about her deeply personal fertility journey and what ultimately led her to create a resource to better support others. Jessica talks about learning about her mother’s miscarriages, growing up Catholic, and facing her own unexpected challenges when trying to conceive. She …
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"You shall be holy for I, Jehovah your God, am holy.” (Leviticus 19:2)Oleh Steve Demme
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PCOS Fertility: What Really Works (Evidence‑Based) | Dr. Kristen Cain
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32:02PCOS Awareness Month is coming—get the facts from a veteran reproductive endocrinologist. Dr. Kristen Cain shares evidence‑based steps that actually help PCOS patients improve fertility and overall health. Want live support? Meet Dr. Cain in our workshop and get expert guidance, stress‑reduction strategies, and community support. Join here: https:/…
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Busting Infertility Myths with Dr. Amanda Adeleye of CCRM Fertility of Chicago
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25:42Today, Ali is joined by Dr. Amanda Adeleye, the founding partner and Medical Director of CCRM Fertility of Chicago -- and an REI who isn’t afraid to tackle some of the biggest myths and misconceptions around fertility. Ali and Dr. Adeleye dig into some of her patients FAQs, from the stereotype that Black-identifying people are “hyper fertile,” to w…
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Donor Conception & Donor Eggs | Emily Patel (Hopeful Mama Foundation)
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56:15Emily Patel, founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation and a mother through donor eggs, joins me to share a not-so-typical path to parenthood, one that reveals the stress, doubt, and decision-making traps families face during donor conception. Emily discusses why family is more than genetics, what she’s learned from the many women who seek support through…
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Fertility Docs Uncensored Are Back! Inside their new book, The IVF Blueprint
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20:52It's a very special minisode with three of Ali's favorite people in the fertility world: Dr. Carrie Bedient, Dr. Susan Hudson and Dr. Abby Eblen, aka Fertility Docs Uncensored. Today, we're diving into their brand-new book, The IVF Blueprint, which comes out September 23. The docs and I break down what they’ve learned from years of guiding patients…
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7,0000 that Have Not Bowed the Knee
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21:36“Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” But what is God’s reply to him? “I have kept for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” So too at the present time there is a remnant, chosen by grace.” (Romans 11:3-5)…
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Streamlining IVF: Affordable Fertility Treatment Without Compromising Success
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46:32In this episode of Building Your Family, we explore a bold and different approach to IVF — one focused on streamlining treatment to make it more affordable while still maintaining quality care. Our guest explains why, for many patients, a standard IVF protocol can deliver the same results as highly customized treatments — in less time and at a lowe…
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L.A. Real Estate Agent Kati Cattaneo on IVF, Hydrosalpinx, and the wildfires that destroyed her Palisades home
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30:15On today's episode, Ali is joined by Kati Cattaneo—Los Angeles real estate agent, influencer, storyteller, and IVF warrior—for a convo that blends heart, humor, and resilience. Kati opens up about the real and sometimes awkward parts of trying to conceive (“I kinda got crazy with my husband about timing things… and he was like, ‘What the heck—sex i…
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"Remember the law of My servant, Moses. The statutes and rules that I commanded him at Horeb for all Israel. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of Jehovah comes.” (Malachi 4)Oleh Steve Demme
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Latest IVF Technologies & Behind-the-Scenes Fertility Decisions
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58:44If you’ve been following me for a while, you know how strongly I believe in giving people evidence-based, trustworthy information — not myths or marketing. In this episode of the Building Your Family podcast, I introduce you to someone you probably haven’t heard of — but should. She’s a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in reproductive medicine who will…
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Television Host and Podcaster Erica Cobb on Infertility, Surrogacy, and the Power of Spirit
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32:07Today, Ali joined by the multifaceted Erica Cobb—TV host, podcaster, and self-proclaimed “eternal optimist”—as she shares her raw and powerful journey through infertility, IVF, and surrogacy. Erica opens up about the challenges she’s faced so far, including a tumor on her pituitary gland, blocked fallopian tubes, and the emotional toll of hearing, …
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"They encircle me with words of hate, and attack me without cause. In return for my love they accuse me, but I give myself to prayer.” (Psalm 109:3-4)Oleh Steve Demme
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Thinking About Being a Single Mom by Choice? Here's What You Need to Know
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21:32Are you thinking about becoming a single mom by choice? Whether you're planning, questioning, or already on the path — this episode is for you. We’ve pulled together the most powerful moments from past interviews with: An experienced fertility doctor and single mom by choice Several single moms by choice Adults raised by single mothers Together, th…
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Rebecca Flick of RESOLVE on Her Infertility + IVF Journey, the MTHFR Gene, and the Power of Advocacy
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49:36Today, Ali sits down with a true powerhouse in the infertility community: Rebecca Flick, Chief External Affairs Officer at RESOLVE, who has spent the past 20 years advocating for fertility patients nationwide. Rebecca opens up about her own deeply personal infertility journey, including her diagnosis of premature ovarian failure (and how that langu…
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“Those who received his word were baptized.” (Acts 2:41)Oleh Steve Demme
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