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The Fertility Diaries

The Fertility Diaries

The Fertility Diaries is an unfiltered podcast hosted by Charly and Portia - two best friends navigating fertility, ambition, identity and everything in between.Each week, we share honest conversations about the realities of trying to conceive, IVF, relationships, ambition, mental health, and the emotional rollercoaster that so often goes unspoken. Alongside our personal stories, we explore the science, speak to experts, and unpack the information we wish we’d known sooner - all with humour, honesty

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00:49:37

Periods, Puppies & Painful Losses | The Fertility...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/10/05

This week, we’re opening up a conversation around pregnancy and baby loss, a subject neither of us has personally experienced, but one we know touches so many people within the fertility community.After finding out she doesn’t have PMOS, Portia shares what comes next, the further testing she’s decided to explore and what’s involved with Fertilysis. Charly has some questions about changes to her periods, which naturally results in Dr Portia attempting a diagnosis.Our main conversation is about

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00:16:39

BONUS | Functional Favourites & Failed Transfers |...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/09/30

We’re back with another Recommendation Station, and this week Portia has us talking functional drinks, our favourite coffee alternatives and a little daily positivity courtesy of her acupuncturist.We also answer a listener looking for recommendations around losing weight ahead of IVF, and Charly shares some unflavoured electrolytes she’s been testing.Then we move onto this week’s listener question… or at least the part Instagram actually let her send us! After three failed embryo transfers and a

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01:06:23

Patients, Perspectives & Putting You First | A Plan...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/09/28

This week, we’re joined by Marija Skujina, founder of Plan Your Baby, for a refreshingly different conversation about fertility care, second opinions and what it really means to put the patient first.But first, Dear Diary. Portia has her PMOS results and takes us through what she’s learnt, while Charly shares a HYROX update and some of the complicated feelings that can come with continuing to train, race and make plans while also navigating TTC.Then Marija joins us to share her background, why she

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00:17:21

BONUS | Baby Names & Boundaries | The Fertility Diaries

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/09/23

We’re back with another Thursday bonus and another Recommendation Station! This week we’ve got a listener recommendation involving Jamaican tea, Portia recommends a day out with her bestie, and we chat about some fertility support groups that might be worth knowing about.Then it’s onto this week’s dilemma: what happens when one of your closest friends gives her baby the name you’ve always dreamed of using for yours, knowing exactly how much that name meant to you?We chat about whether anyone can

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01:03:11

Aperols, Anniversaries & Adventures | The Fertility...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/09/21

This week, we’re taking you to London with us as we finally get to catch up in person for a very special Zita West event celebrating 25 years of Zita West supplements.But first, Portia updates us on her PMOS testing with Randox Health, including what was tested, what the fasted appointment involved and how she got on. Meanwhile, after putting it off since May, Charly has FINALLY put on the heart monitor she was prescribed and now has 14 days of wearing it to look forward to.Then it’s off to London

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00:15:23

BONUS | Collagen Coffee & Complaining About Children...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/09/16

We’re back with another Thursday bonus, and this week’s recommendations take us from natural skincare and collagen coffee to a woman Charly has become slightly obsessed with following after falling down an endometriosis and anti-inflammatory rabbit hole.Then it’s onto this week’s listener dilemma. After nearly three years of trying for a baby, one listener is struggling with a close friend who constantly complains about her children, including the occasional “you can have one of mine if you want”

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00:48:06

PCOS, PMOS & Pushing for Answers | The Fertility Diaries

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/09/14

It’s PCOS Awareness Week, so this week we’re talking all things PCOS… or should that now be PMOS?But first, our weekly catch-up. Portia shares an update on the testing she’s having, talks us through what’s included, and reveals what she thinks her next steps might be depending on the results. We also discuss what she would do if everything comes back completely normal.Charly shares some exciting Soul Fries news, although it comes with a knock-on effect for fertility treatment plans. She also opens

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00:13:45

BONUS | Tomatoes & Timelines | The Fertility Diaries

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/09/09

We’re back with another Thursday bonus, and this week our recommendations take us from tomatoes and clinical trials to fizzy drinks and a rather unexpected book that somehow we’re both reading…Then it’s onto this week’s listener dilemma. She loves being the fun auntie to her friends’ children, but as more of her friendships move into the world of babies and children, she’s starting to worry about being left behind and no longer being in the same phase of life as the people closest to her.We chat

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01:06:26

Access, Advocacy & Action | Fertility Action x The...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/09/07

This week, we’re joined by the brilliant Katie from Fertility Action to talk about the fight for fairer, more equitable access to fertility treatment and why collective action really can make a difference.But first, Dear Diary. Portia is 8DPO, has made some big decisions about her next fertility tests and had a fertility privilege moment with a family member. Meanwhile, Charly’s weekend at a HYROX sim sparks some unexpected thoughts about pregnancy, motherhood and whether the grass really is

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00:10:52

BONUS | Fertility Fuel & Fixed Schedules| The...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/09/02

We’re back with another Thursday bonus, and this week we’ve got a few recommendations, fertility-friendly swaps and a VERY relatable listener dilemma.Portia shares what she’s been watching, plus we’ve got a listener recommendation that could make those fertility juices a little easier to get down. We add a few recommendations of our own, while Charly shares what she’s swapped her usual pre-workout for as she tries to make some more fertility-friendly choices.Then it’s onto this week’s listener

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00:56:47

Confessions, Counselling & Courage | The Fertility...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/08/31

We’re back with part two of our very overdue catch-up, and this week it’s Charly’s turn to open up a little more about what’s been going on behind the scenes.First, Portia updates us on where her head is at with doing another IVF cycle, working out how she’s going to organise all the blood tests she needs, and when she might make the trip back to Turkey for her next transfer.Charly has another encounter with someone assuming that not being at a Soul Fries event must mean she’s pregnant 🙃 before

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00:13:03

BONUS | Toxins & Timelines | The Fertility Diaries

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/08/26

Our bonus episodes are having a little refresh! This week, it’s just the two of us catching up, sharing recommendations and, of course, getting stuck into one of your listener dilemmas.We’re introducing a new recommendations section, where we’ll be sharing things we’re loving alongside recommendations sent in by you. And our first listener recommendation has us looking VERY closely at some of the products we use every day… 👀Then it’s onto this week’s dilemma. After years of trying to conceive, one

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00:59:52

Ghosting, Gossip & Getting a Grip | The Fertility...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/08/24

We've chnaged it up slightly on The Fertility Diaries, so we kick off this week by updating you on our new format for main and bonus episodes before getting into the first of two very overdue catch-ups.This week is all about Portia. She’s flourishing in her new job, adjusting to life without Ronnie and throwing herself into work, as well as updating us on her latest protocol and where she’s at with her fertility journey.Charly shares an update on her Achilles, a brand-new purchase that has resulted

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00:20:32

BONUS x Zita West: Ask Isabelle | Foundations &...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/08/19

Welcome back to Ask Isabelle, our weekly bonus series in collaboration with Zita West.This week, we’re talking about preparing for an embryo transfer, as Isabelle shares how nutrition and supplements can help support the body in the lead-up to transfer.We chat about supporting implantation, the endometrial lining and blood flow, plus some of the key nutrients and supplements to consider along the way.We tackle one of IVF’s most famous traditions: McDonald’s fries after embryo transfer. Is there

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00:57:34

Grief, Goodbyes & Guilty Pleasures | The Fertility...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/08/17

n this week’s episode of The Fertility Diaries, Portia shares the heartbreaking news that she’s had to say goodbye to her gorgeous Ronnie. She opens up about what happened, making such a difficult decision, the responsibility of caring for a disabled dog, and adjusting to a new routine and a very different normal without him.Charly finally puts her suspected lactose intolerance to the test and shares the verdict, before chatting about navigating those awkward fertility assumptions when people start

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00:10:02

BONUS x Zita West: Ask Isabelle | Blood Flow & Big...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/08/12

Welcome back to Ask Isabelle, our weekly bonus series in collaboration with Zita West.This week, we’re talking nutrition during IVF stimulation, as Isabelle explains why protein and nutrient-rich foods become particularly important during this stage of treatment.We discuss supporting blood flow through nutrition, including foods such as beetroot and watermelon, as well as the key supplements Isabelle recommends during IVF and why nutrition and supplementation can play an important supporting role

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00:52:05

Ambition, Aspiration & Having It All | The Fertility...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/08/10

In this week’s episode of The Fertility Diaries, Portia has some very exciting career news! She reflects on redundancy after more than 10 years in the same job, everything that’s happened since, and taking a huge leap outside of her comfort zone into a completely new role. We also chat about making big life decisions while navigating fertility treatment and why sometimes things have a funny way of falling into place.Charly shares her latest obsession and an update from a much needed massage before

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00:15:10

BONUS x Zita West: Ask Isabelle | Planning & Preparation

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/08/05

Welcome back to Ask Isabelle, our weekly bonus series in collaboration with Zita West.This week, Isabelle answers a listener question about preparing for conception,, sharing her advice on nutrition, supplements and the simple changes that can help build strong foundations before trying to conceive.We discuss preconception nutrition, vitamin D, probiotics, the vaginal microbiome and why supplements should always support a healthy diet.Plus, we answer a listener dilemma from a couple torn between

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00:56:44

Possibility, Pilgrimages & Pope Portia | The...

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/08/03

This week, Portia embraces her Hot Girl Summer Era, sharing how she’s making the most of the summer while she’s not pregnant, while Charly opens up about alcohol guilt, social drinking and finding balance while trying to conceive. We also chat about restorative yoga, calming the nervous system and why slowing down can sometimes be exactly what your body needs.Our main topic explores the Lion’s Gate Portal, the astrology behind it and why many people believe it’s a powerful time for reflection,

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00:15:14

BONUS x Zita West: Ask Isabelle | Supplements & Slip Ups

The Fertility Diaries ·

2026/07/29

Welcome back to Ask Isabelle, our weekly bonus series in collaboration with Zita West.Following on from Tuesday’s episode exploring the findings from The Male Fertility Report, this week Isabelle chats to us about male fertility supplements and the nutrients that can support sperm health.We discuss vitamin D, antioxidants, zinc, omega-3 and the lifestyle changes that can make a real difference to male fertility, as well as why getting personalised advice can help take the overwhelm out of choosing

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