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Artwork for Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building through ART

Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building through ART

Alison Prato
Infertility
IVF
Fertility Treatments
Women's Health
UFC
Mental Health
Endometriosis
Surrogacy
Reproductive Rights
Patient Advocacy
Secondary Infertility
Women’s Health
Endometriosis Awareness Month
Genetic Testing
Miscarriage
Single Parenthood
Family Building
Egg Freezing
Lifestyle Changes
Fertility

Unfiltered, honest, and deeply human—Infertile AF is the podcast that tells the real stories behind infertility and modern family building. Hosted by journalist, Fertility Rally co-founder, "Work of ART" books author and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, the show dives into the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd, and sometimes even funny ... more

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Artwork for Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building through ART

Latest Episodes

On this episode, Ali talks to Broadway star and motivational speaker Sarrah Strimel Bentley, whose story is as powerful as it is vulnerable. After dazzling audiences in seven Broadway shows, Sarrah’s life took a shocking turn when she was diagnosed w... more

On this powerful episode, Ali sits down with Lacy Nicole—who you may have seen in the headlines for dating Jesse Lally from the hit reality show The Valley—but her story goes far deeper than Bravo antics. Lacy has endured the unthinkable: she survive... more

This week, Ali sits down with Savannah Bisby, who shares her infertility story on IG @infertilityfriends, to talk about Savannah's journey so far. She's still in the thick of it, battling endometriosis, doing five IUIs (including double inseminations... more

Today, Ali sits down with Jessica Bell van der Wal, founder of Frame, to talk about her deeply personal fertility journey and what ultimately led her to create a resource to better support others.

Jessica talks about learning about her mother’s misc... more

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Recent Guests

Lacy Nicole
Advocate in the fertility and endometriosis community.
Episode: From Bravo Headlines to Real-Life Resilience: Lacy Nicole on Endo, Miscarriage, IVF and Surviving a Kidnapping
Savannah Bisby
Sharing her journey through infertility, endometriosis, and emotional impacts of pregnancy loss.
Infertility Friends
Episode: Endometriosis, Five IUIs, and Pregnancy Loss: Savannah Bisby @infertilityfriends Shares Her Infertility Journey So Far
Jessica Bell van der Wal
Co-founder and CEO of Frame Fertility, which is a fertility care platform
Frame Fertility
Episode: Late-Night Googling, PCOS, and IUI: Frame Founder Jessica Bell van der Wal Gets Real on Her Own Infertility
Kati Cattaneo
Los Angeles-based real estate agent and influencer who shares her journey of navigating IVF and rebuilding after wildfires.
Self-employed influencer and real estate agent
Episode: L.A. Real Estate Agent Kati Cattaneo on IVF, Hydrosalpinx, and the wildfires that destroyed her Palisades home
Erica Cobb
TV host, podcaster, and infertility advocate
Episode: Television Host and Podcaster Erica Cobb on Infertility, Surrogacy, and the Power of Spirit
Rebecca Flick
Chief External Affairs Officer for Resolve
Resolve
Episode: Rebecca Flick of RESOLVE on Her Infertility + IVF Journey, the MTHFR Gene, and the Power of Advocacy
Dylan Morgan
Expert from Cascade Cryobank discussing innovations in sperm donation.
Cascade Cryobank
Episode: What's New and Innovative in Sperm Donation, with Dylan Morgan of Cascade Cryobank, a forward-thinking sperm bank
Keri Croft
Infertility, surrogacy, and child loss advocate and entrepreneur.
Episode: Infertility, child loss and surrogacy advocate Keri Croft on 16 years of infertility, her two earthside babies, losing three girls, and finding her dream surrogate
Zach French
Co-founder of The Surrogacy Foundation
The Surrogacy Foundation
Episode: Zach and Alexandra French on surviving breast cancer, navigating surrogacy and giving back via their nonprofit, The Surrogacy Foundation

Host

Ali Prato
Ali Prato is the host known for her candid conversations about infertility and modern family building. She shares her own personal journey through IVF and secondary infertility, providing a relatable and supportive perspective for her audience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 635 ratings
  • Love love love this show

    Such an important topic and great framing on the conversation. Big fan!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jb1983kid
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you

    Infertility us a topic that is so under discussed - this podcast is so critical to creating and changing the discourse around fertility and family building. Highly recommended this as a resource for both education and support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mackenziecondon
    United States3 months ago
  • Episode 327 called Caitlin Trabert

    Thanks for sharing this powerful interview with Caitlin, it really hit home with my fertility journey. I can totally relate to almost everything Caitlin shared (minus the breast cancer and I’m so happy to hear her mom is in remission:).

    I have Robertsonian Translocation, which has made this a fertility roller coaster ride, lows are super low and highs are super high. Combine that with the fact that our fertility facility lost our embryos, and now we’re trying for another transfer after 2 more r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Caitlin Trabert
    United States4 months ago
  • Essential listening for anyone TTC!

    Ali has created such a helpful resource with this podcast for anyone TTC with expert advice and real life journeys it will make you feel a lot less alone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pineapple Fertility Coaching
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Everything you Need to Know

    Ali does such a great job sharing so many perspectives and realities of what it’s like to be diagnosed with infertility and navigate IVF.

    So helpful. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ceca74
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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There is a strong emphasis on community, with many noting how the podcast connects them to others facing similar struggles.
Audience members value the diversity of topics and guests, finding them informative and supported throughout their own experiences with infertility.
A few listeners have expressed a desire for cleaner language to make the content more shareable with friends and family.
Listeners appreciate the honest and raw narratives explored in each episode, making them feel understood and less isolated in their fertility journeys.

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From Bravo Headlines to Real-Life Resilience: Lacy Nicole on Endo, Miscarriage, IVF and Surviving a Kidnapping
Q: What do you want people to know about navigating the endo journey?
Knowledge is power, and being aware of community resources can empower women to advocate for their health.
Fertility Docs Uncensored Are Back! Inside their new book, The IVF Blueprint
Q: How might this book enhance or change a patient's journey?
It gives patients a better understanding of what to expect during their IVF journey, helping them prepare for discussions with their doctors and alleviating some of the uncertainty.
Fertility Docs Uncensored Are Back! Inside their new book, The IVF Blueprint
Q: Why did you guys decide to write this book now and what is it bringing to the table that no other books on IVF and ART have brought?
We wanted to create a one-stop shop resource for patients facing IVF and reproductive technology challenges as there are not many comprehensive resources available.
L.A. Real Estate Agent Kati Cattaneo on IVF, Hydrosalpinx, and the wildfires that destroyed her Palisades home
Q: Can you tell us where you are with treatment and stuff today?
We have eight embryos, genetically normal embryos frozen for us when we're ready, which I'm hoping will be soon that we can do a transfer.
Surrogate Whitney and her husband, Geremi, on Family Building with ConceiveAbilities
Q: What would you tell another spouse or partner who might be nervous about their partner or wife being a surrogate?
Geremi advised them to do their research and be actively involved in the process to alleviate any fears.

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This podcast presents raw and authentic narratives surrounding infertility and modern family building, making it a poignant resource for those navigating similar challenges. Each episode features individuals sharing their personal stories about their paths through fertility treatments, adoption, surrogacy, and other aspects of building a family. It also addresses the emotional complexities involved in these journeys, such as the struggles with mental health, societal pressures, and relationship dynamics, creating a supportive community for listeners who feel isolated in their experiences.

The unique approach of this podcast lies in its unfiltered discussions about a wide range of topics, including medical procedures like IVF, various famil... more

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3. As a Woman
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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Lacy Nicole
2. Savannah Bisby
3. Jessica Bell van der Wal
4. Kati Cattaneo
5. Erica Cobb
6. Rebecca Flick
7. Dylan Morgan
8. Keri Croft

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