Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building through ART

Alison Prato

Infertility

IVF

Mental Health

Surrogacy

Endometriosis

Miscarriage

Fertility Treatments

Pregnancy Loss

Embryo Donation

Community Support

Family Building

Fertility

Egg Freezing

IUI

Women's Health

Support Groups

Pregnancy

In Vitro Fertilization

Fertility Rally

Reproductive Health

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	401	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Alternative HealthHealth & FitnessKids & FamilyParenting

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Latest Episodes

Monica Hafif on 11 Rounds of IVF, Two Amazing Kids and What She’d Tell Her Former Self About Navigating Infertility

Today on Infertile AF, Ali sits down with Monica, a fellow IVF mom and the owner of SOMA Sweets in South Orange, New Jersey, to talk about her path to having her two children. Monica opens up about IUIs, 11 rounds of IVF, and what it took to keep goi... more

8 Nov 2026 • 31 min • Most popular

Episode 400! Singer Christina Perri on Motherhood, Loss, and Her Fight to Make APS Testing Standard Prenatal Care

For Infertile AF’s 400th episode, Ali welcomes singer-songwriter Christina Perri for a heartfelt conversation about her family-building story, pregnancy loss, and turning grief into advocacy. She also talks about her three amazing daughters, and the ... more

26 Oct 2026 • 26 min • Popular

LISTEN AGAIN: Dani Wade on Four Years of Infertility—IUIs, Hormones, Heartbreak, and the Pressure Women Carry While Trying to Conceive

This week, Ali revisits her conversation with Colorado lifestyle blogger Dani Wade, aka @dwbella, with a wonderful update: Dani is finally pregnant.

When they originally spoke, Dani was four years into her infertility journey and still in the thick... more

18 Oct 2026 • 58 min

From an Eight-Hour First Date to Fatherhood: George & Mike of Families Out Loud on Egg Donation, Surrogacy, and Navigating the NICU

What happens when two guys meet, talk for eight hours straight on their first night together, fall in love, and decide to build the family they've always dreamed of? Well, it's quite the story. And this week, Ali is getting all of it.

Ali is joined ... more

8 Oct 2026 • 48 min

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Recent Guests

Monica Hafif

Fellow IVF mom and owner of SOMA Sweets

SOMA Sweets

Episode: Monica Hafif on 11 Rounds of IVF, Two Amazing Kids and What She’d Tell Her Former Self About Navigating Infertility

Christina Perri

Singer-songwriter, mother and advocate for routine prenatal APS testing

Episode: Episode 400! Singer Christina Perri on Motherhood, Loss, and Her Fight to Make APS Testing Standard Prenatal Care

Dani Wade

Colorado lifestyle blogger who shares her infertility journey

Episode: LISTEN AGAIN: Dani Wade on Four Years of Infertility—IUIs, Hormones, Heartbreak, and the Pressure Women Carry While Trying to Conceive

Katy Encalade

President and CEO of Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions

Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions

Episode: Egg Donor, Surrogate, Mom & CEO: Katy Encalade of Egg Donor and Surrogate Solutions Has Helped More Than 2000 Intended Parents Create Happy Families

Jarret Zafran

Founder of Brownstone Surrogacy

Brownstone Surrogacy

Episode: From Intended Parent to Brownstone Surrogacy Founder: Jarret Zafran on Making Surrogacy Personal and Professional

Savannah Bisby

Infertility Friends, advocate and content creator

Episode: LIsten Again: Savannah Bisby @infertilityfriends on Endometriosis, Five IUIs, and Pregnancy Loss

Elizabeth Carr

First baby born via IVF in the United States

Individual, IVF pioneer

Episode: How Petri Dish Princess Came to Life—with Elizabeth Carr, the OG IVF Baby in the U.S.

Abbey Crain

Emmy award-winning filmmaker, IVF baby, journalist/visual artist

Director of Show Me the Line

Episode: Meet the Women Behind Show Me the Line: The Alabama IVF Ruling That Changed Everything

Kelsey Ianuzzi

Independent filmmaker, director of Show Me the Line, IVF baby

Director of Show Me the Line

Episode: Meet the Women Behind Show Me the Line: The Alabama IVF Ruling That Changed Everything

Host

Ali Prato

Journalist, Fertility Rally co-founder and author

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 666 ratings

A Lovely and Informative Listen!
Ali is a fantastic curator of an amazing roster of guests and I always learn something new. The conversations are really inspiring! Definitely worth the listen/follow.
Apple Podcasts
5
Jkjjzzz14
United States3 months ago
Educational and entertaining!
This podcast is for anyone interested in human-centered stories about infertility and the world of ART.
Apple Podcasts
5
Annannou
United States3 months ago
Great podcast!
Highly recommend this podcast, Alison Prato is wonderful and inspiring:)
Apple Podcasts
5
Helenfhall
United States6 months ago
Calming support tool
This pod is a great source of support! Really appreciate the hosts curiosity and desire to help others, and her warm and empathetic interview style.
Apple Podcasts
5
Mely131
United States7 months ago
Great Resource!
Super happy I found this podcast! It’s incredibly helpful to have a show that thoughtfully explores ART and infertility. I’ve already shared it with friends who are also navigating their fertility journeys. This is a must-listen whether you’re just beginning the process or currently in the midst of treatment. The interviews are excellent, and the resources shared are truly valuable.
Apple Podcasts
5
BarGin17
United States9 months ago

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Listeners describe the conversations as informative, with practical context on IVF, treatment options and family building.

One reviewer objects to frequent profanity, saying it makes the content harder to share with family or listen to around children.

Personal stories help people navigating infertility feel understood and less alone.

Listeners value Ali Prato's warm, empathetic interviewing and her ability to help guests speak candidly.

The varied guest perspectives and shared resources make the episodes useful for people at different stages of their journey.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#135	United States/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#195	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#71	Germany/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#193	Australia/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#52	Norway/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#55	China/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health

Talking Points

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Monica Hafif on 11 Rounds of IVF, Two Amazing Kids and What She’d Tell Her Former Self About Navigating Infertility

Q: What would you say to somebody who's listening right now, who might be in the thick of it?

She advises people to lean on trusted friends and family, share their story when they feel able, and ask for the kind of practical, low-pressure support they need.

Monica Hafif on 11 Rounds of IVF, Two Amazing Kids and What She’d Tell Her Former Self About Navigating Infertility

Q: What would you tell your old self today, knowing what you know now?

Monica Hafif would tell herself to let events unfold instead of feeling constant stress about whether each month would bring pregnancy. She also wishes she had felt less pressure and worried less about treatment decisions.

Episode 400! Singer Christina Perri on Motherhood, Loss, and Her Fight to Make APS Testing Standard Prenatal Care

Q: If our listeners could take one concrete action today to support you and the work you've been doing, what would you want them to do?

Perri encourages listeners to tell friends and family about APS and ask their doctors for testing, explaining that sharing the information could help prevent a loss.

Episode 400! Singer Christina Perri on Motherhood, Loss, and Her Fight to Make APS Testing Standard Prenatal Care

Q: If you are diagnosed with APS, what would they do differently?

Perri says treatment would involve a blood thinner, such as baby aspirin or Lovenox, depending on the circumstances. She says that after she was diagnosed and took a blood thinner during a later pregnancy, she had her daughter Pixie.

LISTEN AGAIN: Dani Wade on Four Years of Infertility—IUIs, Hormones, Heartbreak, and the Pressure Women Carry While Trying to Conceive

Q: What can you tell somebody who might be listening right now that's like down in the shit and like having a really hard time?

Dani recommends seeking support in a way that feels comfortable, telling friends how they can help, connecting with others who have experienced infertility, and continuing to make room for enjoyable activities and self-care.

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Journalist Ali Prato leads candid, empathetic conversations about infertility and the many ways people build families. Most episodes pair personal stories with practical discussion of treatments such as IUI and IVF, egg freezing, donor conception and surrogacy, alongside pregnancy loss, medical decisions, emotional strain, access to care and advocacy. The format centers on one guest or a small group, including people sharing lived experience, fertility-care professionals, advocates, authors, athletes and entertainers.

The range of paths discussed is a defining feature: conversations include LGBTQ+ family building, single parenthood by choice, surrogacy, and life without children as well as treatment and pregnancy. Personal accounts sit alo... more

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1. Monica Hafif
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4. Katy Encalade
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7. Elizabeth Carr
8. Abbey Crain

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