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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
Genetic Testing
Postpartum Depression
Grief
Miscarriage
Motherhood
Pregnancy After Loss
Judaism
Single Motherhood
Parenthood
Secondary Infertility

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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In this episode, Dr. Baron sits down with Dr. Lauren Hofstatter, a clinical therapist often known as "the orthodox therapist," to unpack the complex realities of how Jewish couples navigate intimacy, marriage, and fertility through a traditional lens... more

In this episode, Dr. Baron sits down with Rabbi Megan and Paige GoldMarche, a dedicated couple working within the Jewish communal space, to discuss the deeply personal and complex realities of their family-building journey. Together, they share the e... more

In this episode, Aimee sits down with Marla Rottenstreich, a fitness professional, doula, and COO of One Israel Fund. She opens up for the first time about her fertility journey, navigating a congenital uterine anomaly, pregnancy complications, and g... more

In this episode, Aimee sits down with Susan Kirshner-Sheldon to discuss her journey through later-in-life dating, making Aliyah, and navigating the challenges of infertility and pregnancy loss. Susan candidly shares her experience of dating, the joy ... more

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Megan Goldman
Rabbi, executive director of Tribe 12
Tribe 12, Rabbi Megan Goldman
Episode: 204. Family Reimagined with with Rabbi Megan and Paige GoldMarche
Paige GoldMarche
Co-parent, fertility journey participant
Partner of Megan Goldman
Episode: 204. Family Reimagined with with Rabbi Megan and Paige GoldMarche
Marla Rottenstreich
Orthodox woman living in New Jersey; fitness entrepreneur; vegan chef; doula; lactation consultant; marketer
One Israel Fund (COO)
Episode: 203. How The Pain of Pregnancy Loss Helped Me Find My Purpose with Marla Rottenstreich
Susan Kirshner-Sheldon
A woman who shares her infertility journey and life after childlessness
Chicago to Israel, infertility journey advocate
Episode: 202. Reclaiming Joy: Building a Life That's Childless Not by Choice with Susan Kirshner-Sheldon
Jonah Platt
Host of Being Jewish podcast; public figure and fertility storyteller
Being Jewish
Episode: Aimee's Reflection on 200 Episodes, and Special Guest, Jonah Platt, on Circumstantial Infertility
Clare Molnar
Advocate for abortion rights and TFMR survivor who spoke publicly about termination for medical reasons
Independent activist; I Was Supposed To Have A Baby
Episode: From Loss to Advocacy: A TFMR Journey with Clare Molnar
Emily Sklar
Egg-freezing journey advocate and radio/podcast professional
I Was Supposed To Have A Baby
Episode: Trusting Your Timeline: Claiming the Future on Your Own Terms with Emily Sklar
Samuel Konig
Husband and father; interview guest sharing the male perspective on surrogacy
Private individual (husband of Aliza Abrams-Konig)
Episode: 198. Balancing Roles and Expectations: A Father's Surrogacy Story with Samuel Konig and Aliza Abrams-Konig
Aliza Abrams-Konig
Surrogacy consultant for I Was Supposed to Have a Baby; advocate and educator
I Was Supposed to Have a Baby
Episode: 198. Balancing Roles and Expectations: A Father's Surrogacy Story with Samuel Konig and Aliza Abrams-Konig

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Dr. Aimee Baron
Host and founder of the nonprofit I Was Supposed to Have a Baby; moderator and central figure in coverage of infertility, pregnancy loss, surrogacy, and adoption.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 54 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 Statesa month ago
  • Thank yoj

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arigruenhello
    United States3 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 States4 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 States4 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 States4 years ago

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204. Family Reimagined with with Rabbi Megan and Paige GoldMarche
Q: How has sharing your story affected your community and other families?
Being open helped normalize diverse family structures in Jewish spaces, encouraged dialogue, and provided a model for building inclusive communities that support parenting journeys outside traditional paths.
204. Family Reimagined with with Rabbi Megan and Paige GoldMarche
Q: What role did insurance play in your fertility journey, and how did you manage costs?
We leveraged the open marketplace for cheaper insurance coverage and navigated clinic recommendations to optimize costs while ensuring access to necessary treatments like IUI and IVF.
204. Family Reimagined with with Rabbi Megan and Paige GoldMarche
Q: How did you approach the decision of who would carry first and how you selected a sperm donor?
We both wanted to experience carrying, and we chose a donor whose background aligned with our family's heritage, undergoing extensive genetic screenings to minimize risk while balancing practical insurance considerations.
From Loss to Advocacy: A TFMR Journey with Clare Molnar
Q: Why did you decide to speak publicly about TFMR so soon after the loss?
Clare describes a commitment to reduce stigma and to show that abortion and TFMR are part of many people's lives, not isolated events. Public sharing is framed as healing for her and as a way to help others feel understood.
From Loss to Advocacy: A TFMR Journey with Clare Molnar
Q: Are you comfortable talking about that first abortion and what led up to it?
She explains it was an uncomplicated decision at 17, driven by not wanting to continue the pregnancy, and that the experience was shaped by state-imposed processes rather than moral questioning. She emphasizes that abortion decisions are often more complex than they appear.

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What is Talking Away the Taboo about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on infertility, pregnancy loss, surrogacy, and adoption within the Jewish community, offering emotional support, education, and practical guidance. Episodes feature personal journeys from individuals and couples, expert viewpoints from clinicians and advocates, and conversations that explore family-building through nontraditional paths, all delivered with empathy, candid storytelling, and a focus on reducing stigma. A distinctive thread is how faith, community norms, and cultural context shape decisions, coping strategies, and access to resources, making it a go-to for listeners seeking validation, community, and actionable insights.

A notable strength is the combination of lived-experience narratives with professional ex... more

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Recent guests on Talking Away the Taboo include:

1. Megan Goldman
2. Paige GoldMarche
3. Marla Rottenstreich
4. Susan Kirshner-Sheldon
5. Jonah Platt
6. Clare Molnar
7. Emily Sklar
8. Samuel Konig

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