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Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

Dr. Aimee Baron

Talking Away the Taboo is the podcast for anyone in the Jewish community struggling to have a child and is seeking a place for emotional support and comfort. It is a show that will help you learn while validating your feelings and processing the hardship and to teach everyone else to be more sensitive. Each week, Dr. Aimee Baron and her guests will be talking away the taboo of infertility, pregnancy loss, infant loss, surrogacy, adoption and more. Your best friend just had a stillbirth and you

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All Episodes

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185. It's Not Just Her: Male Factor Fertility and...

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2025/11/03

Infertility isn't only a women's issue, though too often, it's talked about like it is. In this episode, we're digging into male factor infertility: what it means, how it's diagnosed, and how it impacts couples emotionally, physically, and relationally. We're joined by Paul Kassebaum, a quantum physicist, and his wife Julia Cohen, an economist, who live in Westchester, NY. In 2021, their family-building journey took an unexpected turn with a diagnosis of male factor infertility. They open up about

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01:24:07

184. Racing Time, Holding Hope: The Ups and Downs of...

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2025/10/30

Briana Felsen's path to motherhood was anything but straightforward. When she learned she was a BRCA carrier, everything changed—her sense of time, her plans for the future, and her relationship with her own body. Facing a 72% lifetime risk of breast cancer, she found herself racing against the clock to build her family before needing preventative surgery. What followed was a fertility journey deeply intertwined with Jewish time—the holidays marking both medical milestones and heartbreaks. From an

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01:42:06

183. When the Rabbi Is Also the Mourner: A...

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2025/10/29

In his first-ever podcast conversation, Aimee sits down with Rabbi Elon Soniker, author of Uriel's Light, to talk about faith, family, and finding meaning after unimaginable loss. Rabbi Soniker shares the story of his son, Uriel, his brief but powerful life, and the light that continues to shine through his memory. Together, they explore what it means to grieve as a parent, as a rabbi, and as part of a community that often doesn't know what to say or do in the face of perinatal loss. This powerful

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57:59

182. Thirty Years Later: Grieving, Remembering, and...

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2025/10/23

"I've never done something like this before." In this episode, I sit down with Jami Nelson, a mother, grandmother, and lifelong nurturer who has spent more than three decades living with the loss of her son, Dov Ber, who died of SIDS as an infant. Speaking publicly for the first time, Jami opens up about what she remembers most about that time, how she survived the early days of grief when support was scarce, and how her relationship with loss has evolved over the years. She shares what it was like

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01:03:42

181. When Hope Feels Hard with Rabbi Karen Perolman...

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2025/09/29

In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Karen Perolman and Rabbi Danny Stein for an open and tender conversation about navigating fertility struggles while serving as rabbis. Together, they share their personal stories, what it felt like to move through the High Holidays in the midst of pain, and the complicated balance of leading a congregation while caring for their own hearts. This is a powerful look at faith, vulnerability, and resilience—and a reminder that no one is immune to the challenges

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120. 7 Things You're Doing That Makes Your Guests...

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2025/09/28

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. As we head into a season filled with meals, family time, and community, it’s worth listening again with fresh ears—and a little extra sensitivity. Previous Episodes with Tzipora Grodko: - Episode 178:

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01:30:56

180. Raw, Honest, and Still Struggling with Chavie Bruk

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2025/09/20

As the High Holidays approach, so many of us walk them with heavy hearts. The traditional prayers are filled with stories of Sarah, Chana, and Rachel — women who struggled with infertility — and with prayers about life, family, and legacy. For those still waiting, or those whose journeys haven’t unfolded the way they once imagined, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur can feel complicated, overwhelming, even painful. In this episode, Aimee sits down with Chavie Bruk, a "Talking Away the Taboo" regular (I

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51:08

179. Seen and Remembered: Making Space for Everyone...

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2025/09/17

As the High Holidays approach, many of us gather with family, see old friends at shul, and catch up on a year’s worth of life. But for those who don’t fit the “expected” mold—singles, people without children, divorced or widowed individuals, single parents—these moments can feel isolating instead of uplifting. In this episode, Dr. Aimee Baron sits down with Rabbi Yisrael Motzen, who recently launched "Kol Echad," an Orthodox Union initiative to make sure no one in our community is overlooked or

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59:15

178. Finding Strength in Unwritten Chapters with...

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2025/08/21

What happens when life doesn’t unfold the way you thought it would? When the hopes you once held close—marriage, children, grandchildren—don’t materialize, or take a completely unexpected path? In this powerful episode, we share the stories of three extraordinary women who bravely open up about their deeply personal experiences of waiting, grieving, and finding meaning in places they never expected. Rachel made the decision to stop trying after years of heartbreaking fertility treatments. Even

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01:01:56

177. Navigating Pregnancy After Loss with Taliya Corbett

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2025/08/14

“I couldn’t have my child bearing years end with a dead baby” with Taliya Corbett This is a messy, complicated truth of what it means to carry both heartbreak and hope. After the devastating stillbirth of her daughter, Ora, all Taliya could think was—“The only thing that will make me feel okay again is another baby.” But the road to pregnancy wasn’t simple. And even when she finally conceived, she didn’t feel joy. Or hope. Or love. This episode is for anyone who's been told that a new baby will "fix

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28:31

176. Modern Jewish Dating Meets Fertility with Aleeza...

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2025/08/07

Renowned Jewish matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalom joins us for a raw and honest conversation about the intersection of egg freezing and dating. We get into the pressure, the judgment, and the impossible choices many women face—whether they want to freeze, don’t want to, or simply can’t. Aleeza also shares how this shows up in the dating world: men asking about egg freezing before a first date, when (or if) to bring it up in the dating process, and what real support looks like from friends and family

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01:08:36

175. "I Will Always Be Someone Who Lost Her Twins" an...

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2025/07/31

In this anonymous and deeply moving episode, a woman shares the story she never imagined would be hers. She always thought getting pregnant would be a struggle, but when it finally happened naturally (and it was twins!), there were mixed emotions... because she and her husband both carry a serious genetic disorder. And that meant there was a possibility the babies might be affected. What follows is a harrowing journey of diagnostic testing, endless waiting, and pain. This is a story about

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01:05:27

174. This Wasn’t How It Was Supposed to Go with Julia...

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2025/07/30

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Julia Makowsky, clinical therapist, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... - antenatal depression during her third pregnancy - the challenge of diagnosing herself when she’s supposed to be the expert, and how she finally got the help she needed - grieving the loss of future fertility after receiving a BRCA+ diagnosis - how her view of G-d has shifted from religious anxiety to being more grounded - how social media and public storytelling became part of

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01:09:20

173. Stillbirth and Still Standing: Sarah Guigue’s Story

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2025/07/26

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Sarah Guigue joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... - her stillbirth story - complicated emotions around medical visits during pregnancy - becoming a mother after childhood parentification - how she copes when grief feels unbearable - the importance of support systems during trying times More about Sarah Guigue: Sarah Encaoua Guigue is a passionate coach, educator, writer, MC, and content creator devoted to living and sharing the light of Chassidus

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01:14:00

172. Surrendering: Bianca Jade’s Story of Fertility,...

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2025/07/24

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Bianca Jade joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... - surrendering to uncertainty and what it means to take control - egg freezing in her late 30s - experiencing two miscarriages - connecting to spirituality - the complexity of waiting for results - encountering grief and loss More about Bianca Jade: Bianca Jade is a leading beauty, fitness and integrative lifestyle influencer, TV Host and wellness personality. She’s known for her personal blog

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171. The Silent Half: Why His Mental Health Matters...

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2025/06/25

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Michael Neuman, LCSW joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -his own personal fertility journey -his clinical work -what it’s like for men to carry invisible grief, societal pressure, and silence—all while being expected to "be strong" -the emotional toll of fertility journeys and loss on men -what it looks like when men are struggling and what actually helps (and what really doesn’t) when you’re trying to support a partner More about Michael: Michael

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53:45

170. Head First, Fearless: How a Single, Gay Jew...

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2025/06/18

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaz Naor joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -the raw and remarkable story of how he became a father through surrogacy -the emotional complexities, logistical challenges, financial hurdles, and moments of deep joy that shaped his path to parenthood -what led him to pursue fatherhood on his own -the decision to use surrogacy and the entire process from choosing an egg donor to the moment his daughter was born -how Jewish tradition community played a

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42:57

169. This Wasn’t the Plan: Choosing Motherhood on My...

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2025/05/11

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Jordana Brown joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -her journey becoming a frum single mother by choice -the unexpected path that led her here and how she never imagined this would be her story -the emotional toll of letting go of “the plan” and the strength it took to move forward anyway -the moment the decision became real, egg freezing, the heartbreak of multiple pregnancy losses, and the incredible strength she had to keep trying -how people judged,

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50:29

168. Second Chances, Sacred Choices: A Fertility...

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2025/05/09

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Sarah Ickovitz, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -her powerful story of navigating remarriage, discovering genetic challenges, and turning to IVF with genetic testing -the emotional impact of learning you carry a genetic condition -how she was able to make it through all the hard moments in the process -what helps her stay focused and stay positive through it all This is a moving conversation about what it means to rebuild, reimagine family, and keep

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167. “Normalize It” with Dr Jessica Zucker

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2025/05/07

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, 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- that so often make them stay silent -how to speak about the uncomfortable to help make you feel less alone (even though I hate that phrase- listen to hear why!) More about Dr. Zucker: Dr. Zucker specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health, which means she primarily works with

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