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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
Stillbirth
Fertility
Grief
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, pregnan... more

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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
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
Dena Block
Co-director of Nishmat's Miriam Glaubach Center, Yoatzot Halacha expert in fertility
Nishmat
Episode: 213. 12 months of compassion: The Intersection of Halacha, Jewish Law, and Fertility with Dena Block and Rabbi Elan Segelman
Haddasa Manela
Founder/Executive Director of Bonei Olam Florida
Bonei Olam Florida
Episode: 212. Life Beyond the Story You Never Wanted with Haddasa Manela
Naomi Nachman
Big Jewish kosher food blogger, travel connoisseur, and kosher food personality
Naomi Nachman (public figure)
Episode: 211. Naomi Nachman on Faith, Time, and Pregnancy Loss
Talia Mizrahi
Grief educator; leads first-trimester loss and pregnancy-after-loss groups
I Was Supposed to Have a Baby
Episode: 210. No Loss is "Too Small to Mourn" with Chaya Hott, Talia Mizrahi, M.S., and Shirel Korobkin

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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 States5 months ago
  • Thank yoj

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arigruenhello
    United States7 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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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.
214. Balancing Emotion and Halacha in Taharat HaMishpacha (Family Purity) with Lisa Babich
Q: How do you balance teaching technical halacha with the emotional realities of infertility and early marriage?
She explains starting with stories and outlooks before delving into technical details, aiming to make the material approachable and emotionally supportive, while also encouraging access to fertility doctors and therapists when appropriate.
214. Balancing Emotion and Halacha in Taharat HaMishpacha (Family Purity) with Lisa Babich
Q: Tell us how you got into being a Kala teacher and what you bring to this work.
Lisa Babich describes becoming a Kala teacher as a journey shaped by mentors and experiences, realizing that brides often need relatable, non-intimidating guidance. She emphasizes normalizing questions and the emotional aspects of the laws, not just the technicalities.
212. Life Beyond the Story You Never Wanted with Haddasa Manela
Q: What would you tell someone listening who feels overwhelmed by their situation?
People can choose to find joy and seek support; you don't have to live in pain forever, and small acts of giving back can be transformative.
212. Life Beyond the Story You Never Wanted with Haddasa Manela
Q: How do you balance public advocacy with your own private grief?
I set boundaries, focus on behind-the-scenes fundraising and support, and pursue activities that bring meaning without denying the pain I carry.

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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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1. Miriam Gross
2. Esther Leah Rothman
3. Shoshana Stavsky
4. Chani Levertov
5. Lisa Babich
6. Dena Block
7. Haddasa Manela
8. Naomi Nachman

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