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Building your family

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 to

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37:48

Proactive Fertility: When To Get Checked, Freeze Eggs...

Building your family ·

2026/04/26

Most people only meet a fertility specialist in crisis mode.In this episode, Dr. Shefali Shastri, Clinical Director and Physician Partner at RMA New Jersey, explains what proactive fertility actually looks like. Dr. Shastri is a board‑certified reproductive endocrinologist who has helped bring thousands of babies into the world since joining RMA New Jersey in 2009. Inspired by her OB/GYN mother, she now combines cutting‑edge science with deeply personal, patient‑centered care. We cover: • Who

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43:46

National Infertility Awareness Week: RESOLVE, Queer &...

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2026/04/19

National Infertility Awareness Week is about more than awareness posts. It is about whose stories get heard, who gets left out, and how we turn lived experience into better policy for everyone building their family. In this episode, I’m joined by Danielle, the new CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association. We talk about what RESOLVE is really doing behind the scenes, how they’re supporting single parents by choice and queer families, and why telling your story is one of the most powerful

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20:04

‘Screw It’ Moments in Fertility: How Stress Quietly...

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2026/03/29

When you’re going through fertility treatment, donor conception, or surrogacy, it’s completely normal to hit a point where you think, “Ugh… screw it.”In this solo episode, Lisa Schuman names and explains the “Screw It Principle”: the quiet ways stress, exhaustion, jealousy, and resentment slip into big decisions about clinics, donors, and agencies. She breaks down the two versions of “screw it” moments, why they feel so good in the moment, and how they can slowly pull you away from your deepest

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49:41

Inside the IVF Lab: How Clinics Keep Your Embryos...

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2026/03/22

Most patients never see what actually happens to their eggs and embryos once they disappear “into the lab.” In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Dr. Eduardo Hariton to unpack what safety really looks like in modern IVF: barcodes, double-checks, lab standards, and how AI is starting to support better decisions.Dr. Hariton earned his MD from Harvard Medical School and MBA from Harvard Business School, has published over 70 papers and presentations, and leads innovation across a large

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46:14

Trans Family Building with Trystan Reese: Same Love,...

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2026/03/15

Trans people don’t want “special” families. They want what every parent wants: to tuck their kids in at night and know they’re safe.In this episode of Building Your Family, Lisa Schuman, LCSW, sits down with educator and advocate Trystan Reese to talk about trans family building: what’s the same, what’s different, and what trans parents need from clinics, communities, and allies right now. They cover: • Trystan’s journey as a pregnant trans man and becoming a parent • Why trans people’s desire to

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11:50

Dad or Donor? 6 Things To Decide Before You Define...

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2026/02/15

When you’re building your family with donor conception, one huge decision often gets skipped: Are we setting this person up as “Dad” (or “Mom”)… or as a “Donor”?This episode is not about what your child might eventually choose to call them. It’s about the role you intentionally create at the beginning and how that choice shapes expectations, time, money, relationships, and logistics for everyone involved. It can be beautiful, or it can become very complicated, depending on how it’s set up. In this

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56:50

Premature Ovarian Insufficiency & Donor Eggs: Fitness...

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2026/02/08

What if you’re told you’re in premature menopause at 34 – and your only path to pregnancy is IVF with donor eggs?In this episode, I’m joined by fitness coach Kyla Burke, who shares her personal journey with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), IVF, and ultimately pregnancy using donor eggs from a friend. Kyla talks honestly about: – Mistaking her early POI symptoms for lingering COVID effects – Learning what AMH actually means and how it changed her plans – Moving from her own eggs to donor eggs

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21:48

Genetic Loss in Donor Conception: Will I Love My...

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2026/02/01

If you’re using or considering donor conception and wondering, “Will I feel like the real parent?” or “Will I love this baby as much?” you are not alone.In this solo episode, I talk about genetic loss – what it is, what it isn’t, and why it’s different from lifelong “genetic grief.” I share findings from my own research and years of clinical work, and explain why the distress you feel about needing a donor (even during pregnancy) has no correlation with how much you will love your child. We’ll

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36:27

Choosing a Donor in IVF: Genetics, Risk & What Really...

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2026/01/25

Most people naturally focus on photos and eye color when choosing a donor. It’s the first thing you see and it feels concrete. But if that’s all you focus on, it’s easy to overlook some of the genetics and long‑term implications that may matter even more for your family. In Part 2 of my conversation with social scientist and philosopher Jonathan Anomaly, we talk about how to think about donor eggs, donor sperm, and genetics in a way that actually helps you choose a donor. Jonathan works with a

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45:24

Surrogacy, Adoption & Modern Families: Pedro Andrade...

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2026/01/11

Journalist Pedro Andrade joins me to talk about his new documentary series Somewhat Familiar – a global journey through surrogacy, adoption, foster care and modern LGBTQ+ families, including his own path to fatherhood with his husband and their daughter via surrogacy.From “illegal” same‑sex parenthood in Italy to adoption in Korea and foster families in the U.S., we explore how love, law and culture shape who gets to be a family. In this episode, we talk about: Why Pedro created Somewhat Familiar

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51:54

PCOS & Embryo Testing: PGT‑A, PGT‑M & PGT‑P Explained...

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2025/12/28

Struggling with PCOS and trying to understand your fertility options – and all the talk about PGT‑A, PGT‑M and PGT‑P?In this episode, fertility specialist Dr Steven Palter walks through how he approaches PCOS treatment and lifestyle, then explains the differences between PGT‑A, PGT‑M and PGT‑P in IVF embryo genetic testing. I frame this as a kind of “second opinion” conversation – not to replace your own doctor, but to give you another way of hearing the information so you can ask clearer questions

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51:20

Luteal Phase Defect & Progesterone: When It Matters,...

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2025/11/23

Luteal phase defect is one of the most hotly debated topics in fertility right now. Do you actually have it? And do you really need progesterone support… or not?In this episode, I sit down with reproductive endocrinologist and researcher Dr. Parry to unpack what the science actually says about luteal phase defects, progesterone supplementation, and fertility treatment. We cover: what a luteal phase defect is (and what it isn’t), when a short luteal phase or low progesterone is worth taking

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44:05

Evidence‑Based Intimacy and Sperm Health When You’re...

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2025/11/16

Intimacy 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. Rena Malik, MD (urology and sexual health) breaks down: What “sperm health” actually means and how poor sperm quality can be an indication of poor

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15:58

Surrogacy Contracts: Alignment vs. Agreement (Testing...

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2025/11/09

In 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 detail clauses, and why mixing them derails deals. Contract Decoder: translate dense terms into “if X, then we do Y” rules your team can follow. Scripts for

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41:52

Intuitive Eating & Fertility: What Actually Helps...

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2025/11/02

There’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: Intuitive eating: what it is (and isn’t) for TTC/pregnancy Gentle nutrition basics—how to prioritize without overwhelm When to modify PCOS/IVF context, and

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38:28

Donor Embryos: Is It Still My Baby? (Patient Story) |...

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2025/10/26

The 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, and what to consider if you’re weighing donor embryos vs more IVF or donor eggs. You’ll hear: - The turning point from IVF/donor eggs to donor

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35:04

Fertility Myths vs Facts: What To Trust Online...

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2025/10/19

Cut 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 and where to find reliable guidance. - What to trust online: source hierarchy (guidelines/studies - summaries - opinions) - Red flags vs green

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39:24

Exercise & Fertility: Keep Training — When To Pause...

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2025/10/12

You 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 the signs you need more fuel, sleep, or hydration. - You’ll learn - What’s safe around IUI/IVF (and why you pause near trigger/retrieval) - New

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42:36

Endometriosis: What Actually Works (Doctor Explains)...

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2025/10/05

Get 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 steps you can use now. You’ll learn: What endometriosis is (and common misconceptions) How doctors think about diagnosis and when to escalate care Treatment

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37:07

Genetic Testing: Myths Busted (What Helps vs Hurts) |...

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2025/09/28

What 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 embryo testing (PGT‑A/M): when it helps vs overkill Limits: false positives/negatives, VUS, and context (why “a result” ≠ a decision) Donor gametes:

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