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Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron

Dr. Aimee Baron
Infertility
Pregnancy Loss
Jewish Community
Community Support
Surrogacy
Mental Health
IVF
Adoption
Grief
Stillbirth
Fertility
Genetic Testing
Postpartum Depression
Miscarriage
Judaism
Pregnancy After Loss
Motherhood
Single Motherhood
Parenthood
Egg Donation

Talking Away the Taboo is the podcast for anyone in the Jewish community struggling to have a child and is seeking a place for emotional support and comfort. It is a show that will help you learn while validating your feelings and processing the hardship and to teach everyone else to be more sensitive.Each week, Dr. Aimee Baron and her guests will be talking away the taboo of infertility, pregnanc... more

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Content note: This episode includes discussion of infant death

In this episode, Dr. Baron sits down with Zissel Garber, a lawyer and mother of two living daughters, for an honest conversation about the five pregnancies that shaped her family and th... more

On this re-released episode, Dr. Baron sits down with Yonina Kaufman, LCSW, PMH-C, Clinical Coordinator for A Time HUG Clinical Coordinator to talk about grief. Together they explore the "typical" or "expected" grieving process, how to support a frie... more

Please note that this episode discusses topics such as mental health, mental illness, depression, and suicide that individuals may find difficult to listen to.

In this episode, Dr. Baron sits down with sisters Miriam Gross and Esther Leah Rothman. ... more

Please note that this episode discusses topics such as mental health, mental illness, depression, and suicide that individuals may find difficult. If you want to avoid this content, skip to minute 22:32 in the episode. Please take care of yourself wh... more

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Zissel Garber
Lawyer and mother of three girls, two living
Episode: 220. "Path" To Parenthood with Zissel Garber
Yonina Kaufman
Grief and perinatal therapist and clinical coordinator for A Time HUG
A Time
Episode: 219. Re-Release Episode 5: Grief with Yonina Kaufman, LCSW, PMH-C
Miriam Gross
Older sister sharing her infertility, medical, and mental-health journey
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Episode: 218. The Story of Two Sisters: When One Lives The Life The Other Expected
Esther Leah Rothman
Younger sister discussing her pregnancies, parenting, and ambivalence about expanding family
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Episode: 218. The Story of Two Sisters: When One Lives The Life The Other Expected
Shoshana Stavsky
Survivor of infertility, twins, and breast cancer patient; writer and advocate
Writer and community advocate
Episode: 217. From Emunah to Strength: Shoshana Stavsky's Story of Infertility and Breast Cancer, in Partnership with Sharsheret
Rabbi Yisrael Motzen
Head of an Orthodox synagogue in Baltimore; directs Kol Echad at the Orthodox Union
Orthodox Union, Kol Echad
Episode: 179. [Re-Release] Seen and Remembered: Making Space for Everyone This High Holiday Season with Rabbi Yisrael Motzen
Chavie Bruk
Rebbetzin, Chabad emissary in Bozeman, Montana; adoptive mother of five
Chabad Bozeman (Montana)
Episode: 216. Protecting Your Peace During Elul with Chavie Bruk
Chani Levertov
Founder of Fruitful (Fruitfold) in Arizona
Fruitful (Fruitfold)
Episode: 215. Witnessing Grief and Holding Faith with Chani Levertov
Lisa Babich
Kala teacher and synagogue educator in Manhattan
Fifth Avenue Synagogue / JEC
Episode: 214. Balancing Emotion and Halacha in Taharat HaMishpacha (Family Purity) with Lisa Babich

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Dr. Aimee Baron
Host of Talking Away the Taboo; founder/executive director of a nonprofit focused on infertility and community support.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Honest & Supportive!

    Love these podcast episodes from IWSTHAB an amazing nonprofit organization. Aimee is an expert interviewer and brings out honest, thoughtful and highly personal stories from all kinds of people who have experiences with fertility and infertility. I love listening to them and even though sometimes my heart breaks a little, I always feel inspired by the end of each episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lisalisamom
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank yoj

    Such an important and comforting podcast. Thank you Dr. Baron!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arigruenhello
    United States8 months ago
  • Bringing light to dark corners

    So important to share these stories, these journeys, these resources. The experience of infertility is painful enough — going through it in isolation just makes it worse. Thanks for building community around this common experience and for sensitizing all of us to what the journey is like.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SAMS_2022
    United States5 years ago
  • Like a hug from a true friend

    This whole series is incredibly genuine, heartfelt, informative, and supportive. the speakers bring a wide range of experience and knowledge making for a rich listen. Aimee (the host) does a fantastic job of bringing it all home and making everyone feel supported.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    green yid
    United States5 years ago
  • A gift to all of us, no matter what our struggle

    Dr. Friedman Baron’s gift is her ability to hold and create space, with her words and her presence. These podcasts are the kind of opportunity to open up a place in our hearts and minds for a new kind of listening and hearing, and I can only hope that those who listen are changed by them and share them as widely as possible. I am one of those who is changed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shaplev
    United States5 years ago

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Guests provide diverse perspectives and practical guidance for families and communities.
Compassionate storytelling that validates tough journeys.
Host brings warmth and thoughtful interview style.
Listeners feel connected and supported through sensitive discussions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

220. "Path" To Parenthood with Zissel Garber
Q: What do you tell your kids about Bracha? How do you speak about her?
Garber says Bracha is openly included in family life through conversations, keepsakes, and family milestones, so her presence and importance are acknowledged.
220. "Path" To Parenthood with Zissel Garber
Q: What do you say to people who are sitting with all of that too?
Garber encourages people to let themselves feel sadness instead of pushing it away, and to say their baby's name and ask others to remember them.
219. Re-Release Episode 5: Grief with Yonina Kaufman, LCSW, PMH-C
Q: How can someone know whether they are grieving too much?
Kaufman says grief itself should not be judged against a normal timeline. If someone says they want to hurt themselves, that calls for mental health and medical intervention; otherwise, people can seek therapy and support to make space for their emotions.
219. Re-Release Episode 5: Grief with Yonina Kaufman, LCSW, PMH-C
Q: What does the grieving process look like, and how long should it remain uncomfortable?
Kaufman explains that grief differs for each person and has no set timeline or linear stages. Triggers and painful feelings may continue for years, and they do not automatically indicate that someone is grieving incorrectly.
214. Balancing Emotion and Halacha in Taharat HaMishpacha (Family Purity) with Lisa Babich
Q: What messages do you want to leave with new brides about life, challenges, and growth?
Her message is that life is full of ups and downs, and everything is normal; with the right support, couples can grow through challenges and turn difficult experiences into meaningful, growth-filled journeys.

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The podcast centers on navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, surrogacy, and adoption within Jewish communities, blending personal stories with practical guidance, Halachic considerations, and community resources. Episodes frequently feature voices from rabbis, fertility advocates, grief educators, and family-building professionals, all aiming to reduce stigma, validate hardship, and provide actionable steps for support, education, and belonging during family-building journeys. A standout aspect is the commitment to empathetic, candid discussions that balance faith, tradition, and modern fertility realities, often offering scalable models for communities to implement wider inclusion and care.

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Recent guests on Talking Away the Taboo include:

1. Zissel Garber
2. Yonina Kaufman
3. Miriam Gross
4. Esther Leah Rothman
5. Shoshana Stavsky
6. Rabbi Yisrael Motzen
7. Chavie Bruk
8. Chani Levertov

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