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What To Expect When You"re Injecting by Fiercely Infertile

Fiercely Infertile

Hosted by fiercely infertile Cassie Silver, What To Expect When You"re Injecting, powered by Fiercely Infertile, takes listeners on a journey through the world of infertility, sharing stories from men and women, as well as her own. Nothing is off limits in this uncensored podcast, as the Australian media identity explores the highs and lows of infertility and everything in between... your legs (literally). A seamless mix of storytelling and education, the raw conversations are set to provide comfort

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33:08

#103 The Second One Isn't So Easy with Emily O'Donohoe

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2025/05/27

Meet Emily O'Donohoe, an avid listener to now a welcome guest on the show, here sharing her raw and honest journey through the complexities of secondary infertility. Emily's story is one that so many of you will relate to - from the joy of her first successful pregnancy after an ectopic, to the devastating loss of miscarriage, and now navigating the confusing world of unexplained secondary infertility. This conversation dives deep into the unique challenges of secondary infertility - the guil...

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45:53

#102 Fertility Mythbusters with Dr Mathias Epee

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2025/05/20

From old wives' tales to TikTok trends, fertility advice comes from everywhere, but which claims actually stand up to scientific scrutiny? In this enlightening episode, Dr. Mathias Epee brings his 20+ years of global obstetrics and gynaecology experience to debunk common fertility misconceptions and validate surprising truths. Drawing on his diverse clinical background across Australia, Europe, and Africa, Dr. Epee offers a uniquely cross-cultural perspective on reproductive health beliefs. A...

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47:41

#101 First Call, Last Hug: The Nursing Team at the...

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2025/05/13

To celebrate International Nurses Day, I'm sitting down with the unsung heroes of fertility treatment, the dedicated nursing team from Concept Fertility Centre who become your lifeline throughout the journey. Join me in conversation with Michaela Hegarty (Nurse Manager - Coordination), Corry Moore (Nurse and Donor Coordinator), and Chantelle Trower (Nurse Coordinator) as they share insights from the frontlines of reproductive care. These extraordinary professionals are often the first voice y...

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44:45

#100 Champagne, Wanking & Unfiltered Celebration with...

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2025/05/06

Our most requested guest returns for our milestone 100th episode! My husband is back (by popular demand) to celebrate this journey from uncertain beginnings to the thriving community we've built together. We're popping champagne and cracking beers as we look back at memorable moments, interview highlights, and yes—there's the inevitable candid conversation about sperm collection that Byron handles with his signature humour. In the second half, roles reverse as Byron takes the host chair to in...

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42:58

#99 Two Hearts Meant for Parenthood with Janay & Mark

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2025/04/29

This week, Mark and Janay share their four-year fertility journey through PCOS, azoospermia, and multiple treatment pivots. Their story is one of breathtaking resilience—holding each other through crushing disappointments only to rise again with undiminished love. Each failed procedure has tested their spirits but strengthened their bond. After watching their hopes rise and fall through a failed TESA, a briefly victorious micro-TESE, countless injections, gruelling egg retrievals, and the hea...

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38:52

#98 Behind the Lab Doors: Safeguarding Your Future...

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2025/04/24

This week, we're taking you behind the scenes of IVF laboratories with Dr. Melanie Walls, Scientific Director at Concept Fertility Centre. With over 18 years of expertise in IVF laboratories and a unique perspective as both a scientist and former IVF patient, Dr. Walls offers rare insight into one of the most crucial yet least discussed aspects of fertility treatment: identification and traceability. Dr. Walls breaks down the sophisticated systems that ensure your eggs, sperm, and embryos are...

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19:59

#97 Beyond the Cards & Flowers: A Fertility...

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2025/04/15

Join us this week as we tackle one of the most challenging holidays for women on fertility journeys—Mother's Day. We're honoured to welcome renowned gynaecologist, fertility specialist and Director of Genea Fertility Melbourne City, Dr. Chandrika Parmar, who brings her expertise not just as a fertility specialist but as someone who deeply understands the emotional complexities her patients face during these celebration-focused times. Dr. Parmar shares thoughtful insights on managing grief tri...

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36:38

#96 The Search For Resilience with Sonja...

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2025/04/11

This week, we're joined by Sonja Pototzki-Raymond, the formidable "Search Queen" whose journey from facing abandonment issues and a gruelling fertility battle to building a multi-million dollar digital empire will leave you inspired. Sonja opens up about how leaving Ireland for Australian shores became the catalyst for conquering her demons and founding The Search Republic, now one of Australia's most sought-after Google-accredited agencies. We dive into how her fertility struggles forged her...

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32:18

#95 Feeding Fertility & Endo-Fighting with Sarah Hopkins

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2025/03/26

In recognition of Endometriosis Awareness Month, we welcome back nutrition and lifestyle coach Sarah Hopkins to explore the complex relationship between endometriosis and fertility. Sarah shares insights from helping countless women manage this challenging condition through evidence-based nutritional and lifestyle interventions. This episode dives into why endometriosis has become increasingly prevalent, the crucial role of inflammation in both endo symptoms and fertility outcomes, and practi...

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58:22

#94 Uniquely Wired, Uniquely Trying: Trauma & IVF...

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2025/03/17

In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we’re joined by Liz Bancroft—Clinical and Counselling Psychologist, IVF veteran, and founder of the Hope Affirm Thrive program. Fertility treatment is often described as a medical journey, but for neurodivergent women, it’s also a sensory, emotional, and psychological battleground—one that standard fertility care is rarely designed to accommodate. From overstimulating clinic environments to invasive procedures that trigger trauma responses, Liz un...

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41:21

#93 A Father's Goodbye, A Daughter's Hello with...

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2025/03/07

In this moving episode, Georgia Prentice shares her challenging fertility journey complicated by a balanced translocation diagnosis, which led her through multiple IVF cycles and clinic changes before finally achieving success with her third egg collection. Running parallel to her fertility struggles was a heartbreaking countdown—Georgia's father had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and given just 18 months to live. As she navigated the emotional rollercoaster of failed cycles and new hope...

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42:38

#92 Inside the Lab: Adjuvant Therapies with Natalie...

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2024/12/17

In this episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes into the fascinating world of fertility science with Natalie Moska, Laboratory Manager at Genea Fertility Perth. With over 16 years of experience across WA and the UK, Natalie shares her wealth of knowledge on the cutting-edge therapies helping patients on their fertility journey. We break down key adjuvant treatments like: PICSI – what is it, and who benefits? Zymot– how does it work for sperm selection? Calcium Iono...

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23:25

#91 No Such Thing As A Silly Question with Dr....

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2024/12/10

This week, we’re diving into all your fertility questions—yes, even the quirky or embarrassing ones! Joining us is the incredible Dr. Chandrika Parmar, a renowned gynaecologist, fertility specialist, and Director of Genea Fertility Melbourne City. With her compassionate, patient-centred approach, Dr. Parmar has helped countless families on their fertility journeys. So, whether you’re curious, confused, or just looking for a little guidance, this episode has you covered. Tune in for expert ins...

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36:28

#90 Rainbows, River, and Rising Through It All With...

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2024/12/03

In this episode, Anna Hitch shares her incredible fertility journey, from facing unexplained infertility and a heartbreaking miscarriage to navigating IVF and welcoming her miracle baby, River. Along the way, Anna and her husband battled more than fertility challenges, with his testicular cancer diagnosis during her pregnancy adding another layer of resilience to their story. Anna opens up about what she’s learned, the gratitude she feels for her little boy, and what’s next for their family a...

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40:59

#89 Double the Uterus, Double the Journey with Gemma...

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2024/11/27

This week’s episode with Gemma Clark, shines a light on CAPA-IVM (in-vitro maturation), an emerging technology in fertility treatment that offers hope to patients with PCOS and other conditions. A classic PCOS case with no ovulation, Gemma’s fertility journey has been anything but typical. From discovering she has two uteruses, two cervixes, and a tiny second vagina during pre-treatment screening, to a miraculous natural conception of her first child, her story is a testament to resilience. N...

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51:52

#88 The Power of PGT & Carrier Screening with Claire...

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2024/11/19

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at two critical advancements in fertility treatment—Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) and Carrier Screening. These tools are transforming the IVF journey, giving hopeful families more control and confidence when it comes to their future children’s health. I’m joined by two Genea Fertility Melbourne City experts, Sandra Holden, a highly skilled Clinical Embryologist and Lab Manager with over 30 years of experience, and Claire Trumble, an Associat...

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38:06

#87 Brave Conversations with Lisa Choney

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2024/11/12

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with the incredibly brave Lisa Choney, who opens up about her journey through unimaginable challenges and triumphs. After battling an eating disorder herself, Lisa faced another unexpected hurdle — her husband's diagnosis of azoospermia, or male infertility. With their dreams of having a biological child hanging in the balance, they embarked on an emotional path through ICSI, three egg retrievals, a TESA procedure, a TESE surgery, multiple specialists, an...

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32:37

#86 Beyond Pain: A Conversation on Vaginismus with...

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2024/11/06

In this episode, we dive deep into a topic that affects many women but isn’t often talked about—vaginismus. This debilitating condition can cause intense discomfort, making intimacy and everyday life challenging. Joining us is Dr. Chandrika Parmar, a renowned gynaecologist, fertility specialist and Director of Genea Fertility Melbourne City. Dr. Parmar’s compassionate, patient-centred approach has helped countless women navigate their reproductive health, and today she brings her expertise to...

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48:00

#85 FIFO Life & Fertility Struggles with Chelaine McRae

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2024/10/29

In this heartfelt episode, we dive into Chelaine’s journey through the highs and lows of infertility as a FIFO couple navigating the complex world of fertility treatments. For the past two years, Chelaine and her husband have been balancing life with a "two weeks away, one week home" roster while managing full-time work, countless doctor visits, miscarriage and emotional challenges. In this episode, Chelaine sheds light on the resilience and courage needed to face ongoing testing, treatment c...

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43:40

#84 Preserving Hope with Dr. Genia Rozen

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2024/10/23

In this episode, we explore the crucial topic of fertility preservation for those facing the challenge of cancer. Joined by Dr. Genia Rozen, a highly regarded fertility specialist and gynaecologist at Genea Fertility Melbourne City, we discuss the options available to individuals and couples who wish to safeguard their fertility during cancer treatment. Dr. Rozen, who co-leads the Fertility Preservation Service at the Royal Women's Hospital and holds a PhD focused on fertility after can...

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