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The Home of Fertility with Liz Walton & Helen Zee

Liz Walton and Helen Zee

The Home of Fertility – Podcast DescriptionWhere science meets soul, and your fertility story matters.Welcome to The Home of Fertility, hosted by Liz Walton and Helen Zee — two mothers, practitioners, and passionate advocates for reimagining how we talk about fertility, healing, and creating family.What began as a connection at the Australian Fertility Summit has evolved into a shared mission:To reimagine how we speak about fertility, how we support one another, and how we hold the full spectrum of

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All Episodes

36:55

Choosing Motherhood Without Prince Charming Chats...

The Home of Fertility with Liz Walton & Helen Zee ·

2025/10/28

We speak with Alicia Burns about solo motherhood by choice, moving from heartbreak and loss to agency and joy, and how planning, testing, and community transform the journey. A clear roadmap emerges for women weighing timelines, donors, budgets, and support networks.• why more women choose solo motherhood now• practical first steps with GP tests and fertility consult• comparing fears versus reality of solo parenting• options for donor sperm, eggs, and embryos• scripts and boundaries for sharing your

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26:14

Breaking Financial Barriers to Parenthood: Sophia...

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2025/10/28

In this episode of The Home of Fertility, Helen Zee speaks with Sophia Basietto, fertility specialist, scientist, and trainer at SuperCare, Australia’s leading service for helping families access their superannuation for fertility treatments.Sophia brings over 25 years of experience as an embryologist, biochemist, and fertility coach — and shares how SuperCare lobbied to make IVF eligible for compassionate release of super, creating a pathway for thousands of families to continue their fertility

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32:56

Choosing Donor Eggs With Courage; A Fertility Journey...

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2025/10/23

We explore the emotional, practical, and relational realities of choosing donor eggs, from naming grief to building a values-first path to parenthood. Adele O’Connor shares her story, evidence-based tools for nervous system regulation, and how community dissolves isolation.• donor egg conception as a valid, hopeful path• grief, identity, and the imagined child• bonding fears and early, open family storytelling• CBT, hypnotherapy, breath, and somatic tools• one-day-at-a-time mindset and self-care•

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33:57

From Graves Disease To A Caffeine-Free Ritual That...

The Home of Fertility with Liz Walton & Helen Zee ·

2025/10/23

We meet Silla, who turned a Graves diagnosis and debilitating symptoms into a healing journey that led to Not Coffee, a caffeine-free ritual for hormone health and fertility support. We explore root-cause choices, social rituals, and practical steps for gentle change.• What Not Coffee is and how it brews• Graves disease, symptoms, and conventional advice• Chinese medicine lens on liver balance and root causes• Lifestyle shifts: no caffeine, better protein, more plants• Caffeine withdrawal and

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49:28

Your Balls Are Overheating, Mate Fertility is a team...

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2025/10/23

We share Sarah Jameson’s path from recurrent miscarriage to creating a TGA‑registered testicular cooling device, and how everyday heat undermines sperm DNA, testosterone, sleep, and relationships. Practical steps, timelines, and intimacy advice give couples agency and options beyond a lab report.• testicular heat as an overlooked driver of infertility and miscarriage risk• why standard semen tests miss DNA fragmentation and quality• sitting, BMI, synthetic fabrics, and athletic training raising

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50:00

From Endometriosis To Evidence: How Nutrition And...

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2025/10/23

We sit down with fertility nutrition experts Stephanie Valakas and Monique Cormack to explore how targeted food choices, evidence-based supplements, and body literacy support conception. Personal stories of endometriosis, egg freezing, IVF, and twins keep the science honest and practical.• endometriosis diagnosis and advocacy through surgery and nutrition• IVF lessons, system gaps, and identical twins from one embryo• why nutrition shapes egg, sperm, pregnancy, and child health• supplements as

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30:53

How balancing omega-3 and omega-6 can boost...

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2025/10/16

In this episode of The Home of Fertility, Helen Zee is joined by Leonie Tilley, Applied Health & Human Performance Specialist and Zinzino partner, and Rebecca Kunz, Ayurvedic wellness expert, to unpack the missing link between fatty-acid balance, fertility & postnatal well-being. Leonie explains why omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential, how modern diets have shifted ratios from the ideal 3:1 to 15:1 or more, and how chronic inflammation silently impacts egg & sperm qualit...

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27:23

Inside the Lab: Choosing a Fertility Clinic (and...

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2025/10/16

Today Helen is joined by Dr. Sasha Edelstein, fertility specialist and co-founder of Thrive Fertility, to demystify what really drives success in fertility care—the team and the lab, not just the doctor. Dr. Sasha shares how his own IVF journey shaped a clinic built on compassion, transparency, premium science, and accessible pricing. We unpack practical questions to ask any clinic: Is the Operating Room next to the lab? Do they use time-lapse incubators? Do they have electronic witnessing (e...

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49:17

Endometriosis Through My Eyes: A Surgeon and...

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2025/10/15

Today, Helen sits down with Dr. Mei Cheah—fertility specialist, surgeon, co-founder of Create Fertility, and endometriosis patient—to unpack the realities of endometriosis, adenomyosis, and fertility. Dr. Mei blends clinical precision with lived experience to explain why endometriosis has no single “cure”, how symptoms impact intimacy, identity, and daily life, and where surgery, medical management, pelvic physio, and IVF each fit in.You’ll learn the difference between endometriosis vs adenomyosis,

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44:04

Grace Through the Fertility Storm, Finding Clarity in...

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2025/10/12

We explore how to hold yourself with care during fertility challenges, from the relentless decision-making inside treatment to the tender work of grieving and rebuilding if parenthood doesn’t happen. Counselor Sarah Roberts shares her 10-year TTC story and practical tools to separate good decisions from uncertain outcomes, honor ambivalence, and live a meaningful life either way.• spring energy, clinic timing and why community matters• Sarah’s decade of IVF, losses and the choice to end treatment•

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31:02

What if sperm testing was as easy—and accurate—as a...

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2025/10/12

We talk with Sapyen founder Ash Ramachandran about removing the friction from male fertility testing—extending sample viability to three days, matching lab accuracy, and lowering costs so men can test sooner and couples decide faster. Practical next steps, what to ask for, and how clinics and coaches use at‑home diagnostics to cut wait times and stress.• why male fertility testing needs a reset• clinic backlogs, one‑hour viability and access gaps• Sapien’s transport medium extending viability to

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34:11

Unlocking Superannuation for Fertility Care and Why...

The Home of Fertility with Liz Walton & Helen Zee ·

2025/10/12

We share a clear path to accessing superannuation for fertility treatment with psychiatrist Dr. Justine Schelle, explaining why the ATO requires a psychiatric assessment and how that step protects mental health. Dr Justine shares generously the steps, including how Fertility Psych offers a unique service to streamline the process and save on costs and timings.You will hear which treatments qualify—IVF, egg collection, IUI, surgical sperm retrieval, and related gynaecological procedures—and get

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38:51

Future Proof Your Family: Financial Agreements,...

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2025/10/12

Worried about money, fairness, or “what ifs” as you plan a family? Family lawyer Jane Libbis joins Helen to demystify the legal side of family planning—so you can protect your relationship, your kids (and even your pets) without losing the romance.We cover: when and why to consider a Binding Financial Agreement (BFA) (prenup/cohab), how to turn values into practical plans, and why these conversations can strengthen your relationship. We also unpack blended families, shared parental leave and

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25:28

Egg Freezing For the Future with Dr. Anne Poliness of...

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2025/10/11

We sit down with Dr. Anne Poliness to unpack egg freezing—who it helps, what the process looks like, and how to decide if and when it fits your life. We clear up myths, talk safety and consent, and share practical steps that lower stress and increase choice.Discover and consider your choices when:• Elective and medical reasons to freeze eggs • Relief that comes from informed choices • Process overview: stimulation, retrieval, freezing • Safety, overstimulation risk, and monitoring • Storage

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35:48

Naturopathic Wisdom for Pre conception and Fertility...

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2025/10/06

Nicole Haak, an experienced naturopath specializing in fertility, shares her holistic approach to preconception care and explains why preparing your body before conception is crucial for optimal reproductive health.• Preconception care is essential because eggs and sperm take up to 100 days to develop• Environmental toxins like microplastics are now found in reproductive tissues and act as hormone disruptors• The gut microbiome plays a critical role in hormone metabolism and reproductive health•

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47:22

Breaking the Silence: A Sports Broadcaster's Journey...

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2025/09/26

Sports broadcaster Sam Hargrove shares his journey through male infertility, from receiving a devastating zero sperm diagnosis to becoming a father of two boys through IVF. His openness about the emotional impact of infertility challenges the stigma many men face, offering hope and practical wisdom for others on similar paths. • Male infertility accounts for approximately 41-43% of fertility issues, yet many men avoid getting tested • Sam's zero sperm diagnosis was traced to a traumatic spor...

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45:03

Feed Your Microbiome, Fuel Your Fertility: Dr Cecilia...

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2025/09/22

In this deeply nourishing chat, Helen welcomes Dr Cecilia Kitik—researcher, exercise physiologist, and founder of The IVF Project and Fertile Gut—to unpack the gut–fertility axis. With 80+ publications in immuno-nutrition, Dr Cecelia explains how the microbiome shapes hormones, inflammation, ovulation, implantation, and pregnancy outcomes. We cover the estrobolome and oestrogen balance, SCFAs, enzymes (e.g., β-glucuronidase), mitochondrial support for egg quality, links to PCOS, endometriosis,

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41:08

When Male Fertility Factors Matter: One Couple's Path...

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2025/09/20

What happens when you've done everything "right" on your fertility journey, but the missing piece hasn't been discovered? Natasha's powerful story reveals the often-overlooked factor that finally led to her son's birth after four heartbreaking losses.From the moment her husband Ryan purchased a conscious conception book as a gift for her, their approach to creating life took a meaningful turn. Together they moved away from mechanical, scheduled intimacy toward

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44:52

Getting Pregnant Over 40: The Science, Strategy and...

The Home of Fertility with Liz Walton & Helen Zee ·

2025/09/20

Trying to conceive after 40? Don't let discouraging statistics dim your hope. In this illuminating conversation, fertility naturopath Tasha Jennings challenges the notion that "old eggs" determine your reproductive destiny.We explore and discuss:• AMH testing indicates egg quantity but not quality - with natural conception you only need one good egg each month.• Your eggs aren't "old" - they're developing in an older environment that can be optimised.• Five key

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44:37

Embryology Insights: From Lab to Life

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2025/09/17

Ever wondered what really makes the difference in fertility treatment success? Lucy Lines pulls back the curtain on the fertility industry with unparalleled insider knowledge from her 25 years as a clinical embryologist and fertility educator.The conversation shatters common misconceptions, particularly the myth of "the best" fertility specialist. Lucy explains why personal connection with your doctor, laboratory quality, clinic accessibility, and staff responsiveness collectively impact

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