Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron (Dr. Aimee Baron)

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Gila Block and Elie Salomon, join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-How Yesh Tikva was founded

-Their personal stories

-Communal norms around infertility

-Common misconceptions

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-Chari’s creative process

-How she picks and chooses what will be most relevant for her audience

-The emotions and turmoil with Dani, as she shares the moment she found out there was a 99% change her son would have Down Syndrome

 -The rest of her pregnancy as she grieved and eventually came to terms with his diagnosis

-How she responds when people are mean or inconsiderate of his needs/looks 

-What advice she would give to someone who finds out about this diagnosis in their child

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Aliza Tropper, LMHC, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-the emotions that come up during the quest to build a family

-the guilt, shame, sadness, anxiety, inadequacy, etc., and how they manifest

-suggestions on how to make these deep feelings more manageable, like self-soothing, mini-breaks, reaching out for support and even medication if things become too overwhelming

This line really stuck with me- “if you don’t grieve, you spend the rest of your life grieving.” We all need to take the time and space to feel all the feelings, but make sure you are taking care of yourself in the process too!

More about Aliza: 

Aliza Tropper, LMHC, is a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience. Based in Cedarhurst, NY, her practice specializes in helping adolescents and adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and trauma. Aliza takes a holistic approach, incorporating techniques like EMDR, Sensorimotor (somatic) psychotherapy, CBT, and DBT to facilitate long-lasting transformation in alignment with personal values. Aliza’s practice also runs DBT groups for both adolescents and adults and offers online therapy in NY, NJ and Florida.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Michelle (Malka) Grunstein, LMFT CATC-IV, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-the beginning of her journey to becoming a SMBC

-how she is finally pregnant again (after three early losses) and gives us a window into the process

-how she needed to do IVF and use a sperm donor, which were both completely new experiences for her

-dealing with some complications which forced her on bed rest

-the insensitive comments from IRL friends and people on the internet…sigh

More about Michelle (Malka) Grunstein:

Michelle is a licensed therapist who is multifaceted. Some of her specialties include child and adolescent development, addiction, trauma (EMDR), grief, depression, and anxiety. She is currently the Clinical Director and Executive Director of multiple dual diagnosis treatment centers, catering to those struggling with mental health and addiction. Michelle's difficult childhood lead her to become a therapist as a young adult and she has built her career with the focus of helping others. Despite attempts at dating and building a family throughout adulthood, she has been unable to do so due to a combination of infertility and not finding "the one". Michelle has chosen to fulfill her dream of becoming a mom through the use of a donor and has been on the journey of becoming a solo mom by choice for the last few years.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Lielle Sugar, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her fertility journey

-The process of trying for two years to get pregnant naturally

-Early morning appointments, needle-phobia, fruitless IUIs, two miscarriages, estrace-induced emotional breakdowns before finally having her two IVF children

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Eli Weinstein, LMSW, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-His fertility journey

-Primary infertility due to a male and female factor

-How he coped with diagnosis and treatment

-Tips and suggestions he gives to his patients

-Self-care and support systems for men

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shoshana Greenwald joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-The ambivalence of getting pregnant quickly with her first

-The pangs she felt when others got pregnant while she was struggling to have a second child

-The guilt over wanting more children, when she had three already

-An honest and raw reflection on secondary infertility

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rabbi Idit Solomon, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her own story of infertility and loss, which ignited her passion to help others going through similar struggles

-How she founded Hasidah while still in her fertility years, with the mission of helping people financially with their treatments

-Her organization, which provides awareness and advocacy, emotional and spiritual care, in addition to the funding

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Curt Sechrist joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-his fertility journey, with the backdrop of becoming part of the Jewish community

-his childhood and when he realized that he was gay

-his experience of being exposed to more of Jewish culture and religion, and how that became an even bigger part of his life when he met his future husband, Adam

-his decision to convert

-why they chose to adopt instead of pursuing surrogacy

-their adoption process and the incredible journey that brought them to their son

More about Curt:

Curt is a former Broadway and TV actor turned Jewish professional. He was raised in the UK and spent 15 years working in London before moving to NYC in 2013. He met his husband shortly afterwards and they built their life together before relocating to San Francisco in 2020 where they welcomed their son through open adoption. They moved back to NY in 2022 where most of their friends currently live. Curt is a Jew by Choice and now spends his time thinking about ways to make folks feel welcome in Jewish life and community. Curt and his husband are passionate about telling their adoption story and helping be the example of same sex family building they never had growing up.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Tamar Ben Tzvi, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Losing her father at a young age 

-Battling numerous medical challenges

-Her infertility journey

-Why she went public with her diagnosis and how she decided to get healthy before trying to bring a child into this world

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rachel Tuchman, LMHC, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Body compassion and acceptance

-How to advocate to your healthcare providers

-How to respond to body shamers

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Bat-Sheva Lerner Maslow, MD, MSCTR, FACOG, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Infertility

-Egg freezing

-The right time to freeze eggs

-What medical science knows about who might become infertile

-How women and families feel going through the process

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shirel Korobkin, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her deeply personal fertility journey

-the stillbirth she experienced four years ago, a recent miscarriage, and the ongoing pain and resilience that define life after loss

-the powerful parallels between her own struggles and the journey of the Jewish people in Egypt

-what it means to seek liberation while still walking through grief

-tangible ways to care for yourself and “fill your cup” this holiday season—especially if your heart feels heavy during a time that celebrates freedom and renewal

More about Shirel: 

Shirel, with a background in colour management and graphic communications, made Aliyah (moved) to Israel in 2020. During her first few months as a new immigrant (olah chadashah), Shirel discovered she was pregnant. After a healthy pregnancy, at 26 weeks, Shirel found out there was no heartbeat and had to deliver her baby. Shirel felt she had no one to turn to for support. Shortly after her loss she moved to a remote city with no English-speaking resources, friends, or family, which created a void for the support she desperately sought. She found IWSTHAB who helped guide her through her loss, a pregnancy after that loss (PAL), and eventually welcoming a healthy rainbow baby. Shirel currently resides in Harish, Israel, and is very involved with developing events and support for the English-speaking community there. She is very grateful to be working with IWSTHAB and looks forward to giving back to the very same community that helped her through her most difficult moments. Shirel understands the challenges new immigrants and members of English-speaking communities face while navigating their fertility journeys in Israel and looks forward to providing support with compassion, empathy, and understanding.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Michelle (Malka) Grunstein, LMFT CATC-IV, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-how she has always known that she wants to be a mother

-how she decided that by the time she was 30, if she didn't meet someone, she would take steps to do this by herself

-her multiple failed relationships including a broken engagement

-insensitive comments like, "you better start trying now because you're running out of time" from her fertility doctors

-multiple fertility treatments and 3 miscarriages

-her continued journey on this path

She shares the unvarnished story about how steadfast one sometimes needs to be in order to fulfill their dreams.

More about Michelle (Malka) Grunstein:

Michelle is a licensed therapist who is multifaceted. Some of her specialties include child and adolescent development, addiction, trauma (EMDR), grief, depression, and anxiety. She is currently the Clinical Director and Executive Director of multiple dual diagnosis treatment centers, catering to those struggling with mental health and addiction. Michelle's difficult childhood lead her to become a therapist as a young adult and she has built her career with the focus of helping others. Despite attempts at dating and building a family throughout adulthood, she has been unable to do so due to a combination of infertility and not finding "the one". Michelle has chosen to fulfill her dream of becoming a mom through the use of a donor and has been on the journey of becoming a solo mom by choice for the last few years.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Michael Werner, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Medical options for male infertility patients

-ESSM, sperm mapping, and more  

-Azoospermia and how those with this diagnosis actually do have viable sperm that can be found through various techniques

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-Follow Maze Men’s Sexual Health on Instagram 

-Learn more about Dr. Werner

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Nasya Miller joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Her egg freezing story and all the emotions she experienced during the process 

-How she started considering freezing her eggs in her early thirties 

-Her feelings of shame as she started grappling with the idea

-What kinds of supports she had in place before, during and after the process

-Suggestions for people going through egg freezing and for everyone else on how to be supportive

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Breindy @futuremominthemaking and Tamar @talesoftamar join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-How to manage Passover during infertility

-Dealing with holiday stresses 

-Suggestions on what everyone else can do to help when they know someone is struggling

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shevi Samet, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Niddah in regard to infertility and loss

-The feelings that arise surrounding Niddah

Please note:  This episode presumes a certain baseline of knowledge of the laws of taharas hamishpacha (laws of family purity)

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On this episode of Taling Away The Taboo, Meria Albert joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Her fertility journey as a Rebbetzin in the YU (Yeshiva University) world -Sharing responsibilities with her husband

-Living in the public eye

-The genetic pre-mutation of Fragile X, secondary infertility due to ovarian insufficiency and the eventual birth of two of her children using an Egg Donor

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Ariella Azaraf, LCSW joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-what you can do to unlock your inner voice and not be afraid of what it is saying

-what gets in the way of trusting yourself

-how to create boundaries with people/environment that make you doubt yourself

-how to get to know the real “you” and how to access your intuition

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, neonatologist, Michelle Weissman, MD joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-how she became a single mother by choice...to 4 children

-how this was never her "plan A" and she didn't even consider becoming a parent until she was in her 30s, with no dating prospects on the horizon

-the process of how and why she got comfortable with the idea

-how she broke the news to her parents and their reaction and her entire fertility journey

-her support system, her community's reaction to her children, and what her kids think about being raised by a single mother

More about Michelle Weissman, MD: 

Michelle Weissman, MD is a neonatologist in Bergen County, NJ and the proud mother by choice to 4 amazing boys, ages 14, 12 (twins) and 10. Growing up in the modern orthodox community, this path was never “Plan A” for her, but she has been surrounded by a warm and supportive family and community.  She shares her story to give hope and strength to those still waiting to build the family of their dreams.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rabbi Dr. Erin Leib Smokler, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Her surrogacy story filled with laughs, pain, and everything in between

-The guilt that came along with not being able to carry her own child

-Meeting her daughter for the first time and the reactions from the surrogate family during childbirth

-The circle of love surrounding her daughter

To connect with Dr. Smokler, email us at info@iwassupposedtohaveababy.org.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Jen Blumenfeld joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-the story of her 3 beautiful children, some of whom came into this world through donor eggs (you'll have to listen to find out which ones!)

-longing for a child and having multiple failed cycles

-how Jen and her husband came to considering donor eggs

-Jen's relationship with her donor, unlike an anonymous donor, Jen knew her donor, which made the decision so much easier for her

-building her family with the help of science and a modern-day miracle

-the idea of epigenetics - what comes from your biology, what comes from your environment

-parenting *all* her children and ensuring they get the love and attention they need

More about Jen:

Jen Blumenfeld lives in Oakland, California, with her husband, three daughters, and their energetic 12-year-old doodle puppy. A Bay Area native, Jen has always been deeply engaged in the Jewish community, consistently contributing as a lay leader. From helping establish the Mission Minyan nineteen years ago to serving on membership and outreach committees at her synagogue, and leading parent committees at her children's schools, Jen dedicates her free time to building and nurturing Jewish community. Jen has a background in fashion, retail, and e-commerce. For the past three years, she has been a stay-at-home mom to her three girls. Jen has served on the Hasidah board for the past seven years, where she is passionately committed to normalizing infertility in all its forms and assisting couples in their journey to parenthood. Having experienced the pain of infertility herself, Jen understands the significant financial burdens and socio-emotional challenges it presents. Being a recipient of donor eggs, she deeply believes that helping someone become a parent is the greatest gift one can offer.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Taliya Corbett joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-the story of her daughter, Ora, who was stillborn, after having 4 healthy boys

-how she was raised as a Muslim, and fell in love with Judaism (and her husband, Ari) and converted at 26

-dealing with secondary infertility after she had her first

-how she always wanted to have a girl and the difficult pregnancy with her daughter (she had preeclampsia and Ora was also on the small side)

-the huge shock that Ora was stillborn

-the delivery, her grief process and how she tries her best to be the best mother she can to all her children

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rachel Tuchman, LMHC joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Being angry at G-d

-What does it mean?

-Is it allowed?

-How can you be angry and still have a relationship with G-d?

-Is your anger something that G-d understands and/or forgives?

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chani Melamed joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-getting married at 26 years old

-her 14 year marriage to her husband without children

-how she has been able to remain positive and have a zest for life despite her challenges with fertility

-how she chooses to enjoy life each and every day through her "go-getter" attitude

-how she remains hopeful after all this time

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Cynthia Darrison, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-The hurdles to adopt a baby girl from China

-How her community accepted her daughter, Rachel, and what advice she gives to would-be singles and couples wanting to adopt

-Resources to turn to such as Orphan Doctor and JCCA

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Monica Bivas, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her journey with IVF, stillbirth, suicidal thoughts, miscarriage and being on the brink of a divorce

-Her time as a Mindset and Holistic Fertility Coach

-Her remarkable story about her fertility and personal struggles

-How her Rabbi, family and community helped through those dark moments

-How she was finally able to heal from all her pain 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shira Collings joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her medical trauma, and she never thought she would get to a place where she would feel comfortable having a baby

-how she and her husband pursued adoption, but soon discovered that there were all kinds of issues that arose with that path to parenthood as well

-returning to trying to get pregnant naturally, but becoming plagued with recurrent loss and Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)

-her complicated feelings during all parts of the process, what kinds of support she needed to get through each stage, and where she is now in the process (she’s 30 weeks pregnant)

Books mentioned “The Baby Decision” and “Motherhood- Is it for me?”

More about Shira:

Shira Collings, MS, NCC, LPC (she/they) is a psychotherapist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She primarily specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image, and is especially passionate about providing LGBTQ+-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and fat-affirming eating disorder care. Shira’s personal experience with pregnancy loss sparked their passion for supporting those who are struggling to build their families as well.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rabbi Karen Glazer Perolman joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her upbringing, her passion for her job as a community rabbi, and having a stillbirth

-her baby, Leo, who she lost

-what grief looks like when your job is to hold people in *their* pain

-how she has managed to get through all of it

More about Rabbi Karen Glazer Perolman:

Karen Glazer Perolman is the Senior Associate Rabbi at Temple B’nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, NJ, the congregation she has served since 2008. She studied at the University of Maryland at College Park (2004) followed by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York (M.A.H.L., 2009; Ordination, 2010). While in rabbinical school Karen had the privilege to serve as a teaching assistant to theology professor Rabbi Eugene B. Borowitz, z”l. She sits on the board of Project Kesher and was a member of the CCAR Taskforce on Women in the Rabbinate from 2017-2020. She is a grateful alumnus of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality’s Clergy Leadership Program and CLAL’s Rabbis Without Borders, GLEAN, and LEAP fellowships. Karen is a voracious reader which fuels her passion to understand the relationships between food, spirituality, politics, Judaism, feminism and social justice. She is married to Liz Glazer, a lawyer-turned-standup comedian and are parents to baby Eloise, teenage cat Jack, and Leo, of blessed memory.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Sahar Wertheimer, Peggy Cottrell and Rachel Sentchuk join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Rachel's story about testing positive for BRCA1 at 21 and then taking control of her health and her future with testing and egg freezing at 25

-Dr. Wertheimer's advice on the options a patient with a gene mutation or cancer diagnosis has in terms of fertility treatments, and the “numbers funnel” of egg freezing

-Peggy's advocacy on the importance of giving people information about testing and choices to intervene as they might learn about a cancer diagnosis in themselves or family member

-Peggy's experience as a genetic counselor with @sharsheretofficial and how she supports people in the decisions they make regarding their health and fertility, and how she connects patients with peers to get more support

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo,  Dr. Eric Surrey, Rabbi Idit Solomon, and Lori Metz, LCSW, CCM, BC-THM join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-the most frequently asked questions about donor conception

-who considers using a donor

-how one picks a donor

-the emotions that people typically grapple with

-who needs to know that you are using a donor (the egg salad comment was so great here!)

-how the Jewish community relates to donor-conceived children

Spoiler alert: Dr. Surrey was the doctor that Rabbi Solomon used for her donor-conceived children, and she talks all about that here. If you are thinking about embarking on a donor journey, or you are already on that road, this is the episode for you.

More about Dr. Eric Surrey:

Dr. Eric Surrey is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at CCRM Colorado. He is past President of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, Society of Reproductive Surgeons and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society and currently serves on the Executive Council of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.

More about Rabbi Idit Solomon: 

Rabbi Idit Solomon is the founder of Hasidah. Rabbi Solomon earned a Master's Degree in Jewish Education and led the Department of Jewish Education in Columbus, OH. She is also an alumnus of the Rabbis Without Borders program and a member of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality's Clergy Leadership Program.

More about Lori Metz, LCSW, CCM, BC-THM: 

Lori Metz, LCSW, CCM, BC-THM, is a therapist, author, creator, and host of LIFE, love, insight, fertility, experiences podcast, manages support groups, workshops, and speaks publicly.  She has worked in health care for over twenty years in various settings such as hospitals, home care, health insurance, and patient safety oversight organizations, serving an array of communities. Her expertise on mental health, how to process and cope with infertility psychologically and emotionally, pursuing third-party reproduction to build your family, deciding to redefine your vision of family as well as communication skills, relationship strategies, self-care, nurturing, and more. She encourages curiosity and changing your perspective when going through treatment and using gratitude to cope. Her profound understanding of those providing care, needing care, and paying for care has allowed her to develop successful strategic campaigns and programs across the country.  She is currently organizing an initiative to add donor conception and adoption to the medical intake process by replacing the category “other” with donor and adoption. The change will improve health outcomes while reducing unnecessary costs.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Elissa Hellman, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her training regarding sensitivity to her infertility and loss patients

-What she’s learned to say and never to say 

-The patients that have stayed in her mind even years later

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chari Pere joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her miscarriage, a harrowing experience of losing a very wanted pregnancy

-how she wanted to take her skills and talent and use it to help people all over the world fell less alone

-how she decided to tell her story via cartoons

-why she wanted to tell her story via the Jewish lens and gives her suggestions on how to get through this kind of a loss.

-her series of cartoons, “Miscarried: An Unspoken Cartoonmentary”

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shaina Glick joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Her two children and the very different fertility journey that she had to take to have each of them

-The first one that was “relatively” easy, and the other, which was much more difficult

-The years of treatments she went through and a miscarriage

-How she navigates through that pain and what kinds of support she used to get her through it

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Esther Rollhaus, MD, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-all aspects of reproductive psychiatry

-the reasons why someone would reach out

-how meds are used as an adjunct to therapy

-the many safe and effective treatments that can be used before, during and after pregnancy

-many of the myths about meds

More about Esther Rollhaus, MD:

Dr. Esther Rollhaus is an adult, child, and reproductive psychiatrist in private practice in Riverdale, NY and via telepsychiatry to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Florida. A graduate of Stern College for Women, Icahn School of Medicine, and Montefiore Medical Center, she has a particular interest in reproductive and perinatal psychiatry. She has presented at national and international conferences on women’s mental health, infertility, and family therapy.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chavie Bruk, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Dealing with unmet expectations and how to have a mindset shift

-Leaning in and feeling the pain

-The good and hard things about being an adoptive parent

-How to raise a biracial child and dealing with racism

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rabbi Segelman from PUAH, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-The history behind the laws regarding infertility

-The general basics of egg donation, sperm donation, and surrogacy 

-The issues surrounding third party reproduction

-Questions from viewers

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-Email him at Esegelman@puahfertility.org

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Malki Rodal, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her triplet pregnancy

-The death of her twin daughters 

-The miraculous birth of her son.

-Her experiences and how one can cope with the simultaneous emotions of grief and joy

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Judith, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Losing her son, Aiden, to SIDS

-What that day was like for her and how she grieved in the following weeks

-Navigating the grief, pain, comments, and all of the horribleness

-How Judaism helped and hindered the grieving process

- Suggestions on how people can help themselves through this kind of a tragedy and how you can help others who are reeling from this pain

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Aliza Abrams Konig, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her experience getting married as an older single

-Not being able to have children when she wanted

-How to get through rough patches

-Keeping a sense of self and sanity

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- What is typical in the grieving process

- How to support your friend or loved one

- How to manage triggers and pregnancy announcements

- How to know when you’re “grieving too much”

- All things related to grief

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- On Instagram @yoninakaufman

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Reva Schlanger Peyser MS, RD, CDN joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-a myriad of issues surrounding fertility in regard to body image and eating disorders

-how people feel like their body is failing them during the struggle to build a family

-how people might use eating, nutrition, exercise to try to take back some control

-rigid behaviors that can be detrimental to helping people find balance with their body

-practical suggestions on how people can ground themselves, even when things feel so out of control

More about Reva:

Reva Schlanger Peyser MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian specializing in counseling those who struggle with eating disorders and/or disordered eating. She has experience working in many different eating disorder treatment facilities and is not practicing in the private practice space. Reva’s mission is to help clients heal their relationship with food and body. In her free time, Reva loves to cook and spend quality time with her family including her golden retriever, Daisy. For Reva, life's all about relishing the flavors, both on the plate and in the heart.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Aliza Ancier joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-mindfulness and how this technique can ground people during times of stress or anxiety (hello fertility journey)

-what mindfulness is and isn’t, some misconceptions, how she personally found it helpful after her loss stillbirth, and some practical suggestions on how to incorporate pieces of it into your own life

-learning new ways to cope with the ups and downs

*For practical solutions, jump to the end of the episode (36:21)

More about Aliza: 

Dr. Aliza Ancier PT, DPT, PCES specializes in helping women navigate their motherhood journey. She has a doctorate in physical therapy with a special interest in maternal health and is a trained mindfulness teacher and educator. Aliza is a mother to three wonderfully rambunctious children at home and one of her twins, in her heart.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Sora Ruchel, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her fertility journey

-Her misdiagnosis of PCOS

-Her husband’s zero sperm count and what they did to find some

-Why she started talking about her story on social media

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Zoe Clark-Coates, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her heartbreaking fertility journey 

-Her role in one of the most successful campaigns to change government policy around these issues

-The four books she has written for those who are grieving

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On this 100th episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Aimee Baron, MD brings back the guests from our most listened to podcast episodes…

-Aliza Abrams Konig discusses her journey with surrogacy and how she disseminates information and resources throughout the community

-Esty Perman shares her experiences of going public with her story, and how she walks the line between sharing her joys without causing pain for others

-Chavie Bruk talks about the family she built through adoption and the lessons she continues to learn on a daily basis

-Lizzy Savetsky shares the gut-wrenching story of how her son entered the world and the strength it took to get her through

-Adelle Bryski talks about how she found meaning in helping others going through similar challenges

-Amy Seroussi shares how she finds comfort amidst the disappointment in numerous failed IVF cycles

-Malki Rodal discusses how her pregnancy after multiple losses was excruciating and terrifying, as she was afraid to trust she would take home a living baby

Look Back at Our Top Episodes:

-Episode 2: My Fertility Story with Esty Perman

-Episode 6: Your Pain is Real with Elizabeth Savetsky

-Episode 17: Perspective Taking with Aliza Abrams Konig

-Episode 23: My Primary Infertility Struggle with Adelle Bryski

-Episode 34: My Triplet Pregnancy with Malki Rodal

-Episode 47: Expectations, Pain, and Adoption with Chavie Bruk

-Episode 81: Finding Light and Meaning in an 11-Year Fertility Journey with Amy Seroussi

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Shy Krug, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-How to communicate more effectively with your partner/spouse during the fertility years

-What to do when you disagree with your partner

-How struggles lead to issues with intimacy 

-Practical suggestions and ideas to make your relationship more meaningful and connected

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- Elizabeth’s experience with pregnancy loss

- Why she decided to go public with her story of pregnancy loss

- The launch of #reallovereallosee

- Her parents’ stillbirth and how their support affected the way she dealt with her failed pregnancies 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Aliza Abrams Konig joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-the complex and deeply personal journey of surrogacy—one that comes with unique challenges, especially within the Jewish community

-the realities of surrogacy, the emotional and halachic considerations, and the questions that so many intended parents struggle with

-finding a “kosher” surrogate—how hard is it, and what are the costs? Are grants available?

-the emotional and relational aspects—how involved are partners, and how does that shape the bond with the baby?

-preparing for someone else to carry your child—what if disagreements arise?

-explaining surrogacy to your child—when and how to tell them, and do some parents choose not to?

This conversation is honest, raw, and full of insight for anyone exploring surrogacy or supporting someone on this path. Whether you’re considering surrogacy yourself or just curious about the experience, this episode sheds light on the deeply personal and communal aspects of building a family through surrogacy.

More about Aliza: 

Aliza Abrams Konig is the Director of Student Leadership at Yeshiva University. Throughout Aliza’s career, she has worked within areas of student life, team building, creating curricula, and enriching the experiences of thousands of students through Experiential Education. Earlier in Aliza's career she served as the YU Director of Alumni Engagement, Assistant Principal at Central, Yeshiva University High School for Girls, Director of Student Life at Stern College, and as the Director of Jewish Service Learning for the University, where she built the service learning curriculum and established chessed missions around the world. Aliza is a member of the inaugural Wexner Field Fellows program through the Wexner Foundation. She has spoken worldwide in synagogues, community centers, and schools about leadership, education, faith, prayer and issues related to the contemporary Jewish family, dating, infertility, surrogacy and family, and is a sought-after consultant on surrogacy. Aliza holds a BA in Judaic Studies from Stern College, and a Master’s in Social Work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and is now a doctoral candidate at Wurzweiler. Aliza, her husband Samuel, and their family live in Riverdale, New York, where they are very involved with their community, synagogue, and other local organizations.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Michael Bleicher, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Relationship challenges that can come up when a couple is dealing with any kind of fertility challenge

-How you can support each other through it

-Practical examples on how to gently get someone talking when they are shut down

-How to make space for the person who needs to vent

-How can we let people know we are worried about them without seeming overbearing

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Amy Seroussi, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-How she and her husband have navigated 11 years of highs and lows in the quest to have a child

-Her miscarriage, several chemical pregnancies, ovarian hyperstimulation, and ovarian torsion

-The experiences that have been the most challenging, the things that have given her strength, and how she and her husband cope differently

-Her intentionality of wanting to share what has helped her get through all these years and how difficult life challenges, specifically regarding fertility, don't define her

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Emily Getz joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-how she and her husband had their first child naturally and never expected that it would be difficult trying to build their family

-her stillbirth and multiple miscarriages, 1 ectopic, 4 rounds of IVF and still no baby

-the grief, shock, loss and heartbreak that were almost pushed to the side as they pursued every possible step in order to try to have another child

-the decision of whether to walk away and be done with this part of their lives, try adoption, do IVF one more time or use donor eggs

-how they came to the realization that using an egg donor was the best chance for a good outcome

-how Emily wanted to connect with her donor, even beyond her looks an decided using a Jewish donor was the thing that helped her transmit some piece of her to a future baby, even if it wasn’t her genetics

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Keshet Starr  joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her diagnosis of PCOS in her late teens

-How and when she told her future husband about her diagnosis

-The long-winded journey to have each of her children

-The real and raw pain of secondary infertility

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Hott joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Her anger at G-d

-How anger not something negative or forbidden, but a demonstration of a her relationship with Him

-Her views on loss

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Kasten RN, BSN, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her deeply personal journey through antepartum and postpartum depression

-hyperemesis gravidarum, and debilitating blood loss

-the relentless storm that made daily life unbearable

-how in the end, a hysterectomy was the only path forward, a choice that gave her back her health, her energy, and her sense of self

-the grief that came along with her hysterectomy and the knowledge that there would be no more children

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I'm a 35 year old mother of 2. I'm a nurse who's passionate about women's health and education in the Healthcare field. I made aliyah with my family as a 20 year old single girl. I went to nursing school in Netanya and met my husband who's American there. We lived there for a few years and moved back. I had to do the American nursing boards which I did in February 2020. After a couple of nursing jobs, I now work at a juvenile detention center which I really enjoy. I like decorating cake and cupcakes and have recently discovered the fun of resin. In sharing my story, I hope to give chizuk and help out even one person who feels alone.

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- Some of the intimacy challenges that can arise as couples struggle with their fertility

- What can lead to intimacy difficulties

- How to overcome challenges with intimacy

- Self-care in relationships  

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chiemi Rajamahendran, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Anxiety during uncertain times

-How to keep ourselves grounded 

-What to do when our partners are not exactly in the same place as we are

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Chavi Karkowsky, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Why one would need a MFM even before getting pregnant

-A pre-viable pregnancy and how a patient and her doctors can tell that “story” to make sure it’s one that the mother is comfortable with in the moment and in the months and years ahead

-When it’s hard for a care team to change their narratives about a patient

-Her book “High Risk: Stories of Pregnancy, Birth, and the Unexpected" 

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Alex from Lizush, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-The behind the scenes of our Pamper Packages 

-Her incredible fertility story (20+ rounds of IVF!)

-Why Lizush is so special as a company

-How they make their products and pack our special pamper packages.

All proceeds of our boxes go to IWSTHAB - buy them for yourself or someone you know who needs a hug in their life! Link to purchase is in our bio.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Abbe Feder joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Why passover was so difficult 

-Practical suggestions on how to make it a little easier

-The Affirmation Cards she created, which don’t include any toxic positivity

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Peri Lyman joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-The many challenges in her life, including a disabled child, a broken marriage, and no grandchildren

-What it is like, being in this stage of life, in this position

-How she navigates all the “Chanis” and “Cathys” who ask impertinent questions

-What to say and what not to say

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Halon-Weinberg, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her experience with secondary infertility 

-How she dealt with her pain being surrounded by others in her family/community who were popping out babies

-The nicest thing that someone did for her during her journey

-Why she’s finally opening up about her story after all these years

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Naomi Marmon Grumet, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Practical tools and suggestions to use when dealing with fertility challenges

-Thinking about each dip with a different focus (past, present, future)

-Bringing a comforting friend with you, get your husband involved

- The Birkat Emunah, specifically designed to aid those with fertility challenges, as they think about mikvah and its practices

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Wendy Litner, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her fertility journey

-What led her to embark on a writing career

-How she turned to adoption

-How her Jewish background was sometimes comforting and sometimes not, as she was trying to have a baby

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rachel Goldberg LMFT, PMH joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-binge and restrictive eating habits and how that can affect fertility

-the reasons why disordered eating or exercise can cause fertility issues

-the guilt and shame that go along with this these diagnoses

-the small changes suggestions people can make to try to get them out of a destructive feeding pattern

-her thoughts on ozempic and other meds that have been linked to increased fertility success and how that plays a role in someone’s habits 

This article on safe exercises that CAN be done during fertility treatments was also mentioned in this episode.

More about Rachel: 

Rachel Goldberg is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles, specializing in eating disorders, perinatal mental health, and infertility, with a special focus on third-party reproduction. As a certified perinatal fitness instructor and personal trainer, Rachel's background enriches her approach to navigating body image, disordered eating, and fitness in relation to fertility, pregnancy, and the postpartum period. She is also a regular contributor to various media outlets.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rachel Tuchman, LMHC joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-the most common emotions that people experience while on a fertility journey
-when you should seek support
-whether medication is safe for fertility treatments and/or pregnancy
-common emotions people go through around Purim/Passover and how to manage them

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Aimee Baron, MD talks about…

-Her own personal experiences with loss

-How she grieved her losses 

-The person that helped her during that time

-Why she started I Was Supposed To Have A Baby

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On this episode of Talking Away the Taboo, Dr. Bill Petok joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-The reasons why it’s hard for men to share their emotions

-How men often act when they have gotten a fertility diagnosis

-The do’s and don’ts on what to say to the men in your life when they’re struggling

-Helpful communication strategies between the genders

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Aimee Baron, MD goes solo to answer some of your most asked questions. She will talk about…

-How to handle a baby shower if you’re dealing with primary infertility

-How to be a supportive mother/mother-in-law

-How to suggest to people that they might want to check out this page/nonprofit

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-How she met her husband

-How she advocated for herself to her doctors

-Her recurrent pregnancy loss

-Her traumatic experience

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Leah and Michaela, join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-How they were diagnosed

‏-How this illness affected fertility and the number of children they wanted to have

‏-How they handled the emotional aspects of living with and managing chronic pain

‏-Why they opened up about their story on social media 

‏-Things that have helped them through the years

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Lori Metz, LSCW, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Third party reproduction

-How to come to terms with this possibility

-What kinds of emotions one goes through when faced with this option

-Should you tell your child? And if yes, when should you tell them? 

-How to give yourself grace and love when going through all of this

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Elana Frank, CEO and Founder of the Jewish Fertility Foundation, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her countless IUI and IVF cycles

-Her embryo donation

-How and why JFF was started

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Peri Lyman joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her two amazing daughters

-one of whom has special needs and the other of a free spirit, loving life

-her experience getting asked if she’s a grandmother yet and the questions that make her crazy

-how it feels to be asked insensitive questions

-what are the kinds of things that should always be off limits

-the best my way is to approach these kinds of situations

More about Peri:

Peri Lyman is the founder of Loaleinu.com, Mom of adult children, friend of the friendless, weirdo sympathizer, offbeat chick living in a mainstream Jewish community with NO grandchildren.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chaya Hott joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Strategies on how she got through the crippling anxiety of that pregnancy

-How rainbow babies don’t “fix” grief

-How to hold joy and grief at the same time (especially in light of the war in Israel)

-Why it’s still painful when people ask her if she’s going to have any more children -how she was able to heal from some of her triggers

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shaindy Siegel joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Her oldest child that was born with a rare genetic disorder for which both she and her husband are carriers

-Raising awareness for genetic testing

-The shame that still exists in pockets of the Jewish community

-How information and testing can help combat some of the fear that people won’t be able to have children if they are carriers of a disorder

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Devorah Schendler joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Her losses before and after Netanel's birth

-Netanel's pregnancy and when they got the diagnosis of Trisomy 13

-How she coped with having a terminal child and the anger, grief, pain and guilt that went along with that

-How she told her young children, family and community about Netanel's condition and how got through the shock

-Some insensitive comments doctors and neighbors said and her response

-What life has been like since he died 4 years ago

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Estie Rose MS, CGC, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-Genetic testing, carrier testing and cancer screening as it relates to fertility

-All the information anyone needs to know about carrier screening, PGT-M and PGT-A and cancer screening

-Why genetic testing is important and why she recommends doing it before getting married/thinking about getting pregnant

-How those with a known genetic disorder can have healthy kids -why genetic testing is still more shrouded in some orthodox communities because of the shidduch (matchmaking) system

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On this episode of Talking Away the Taboo, Kayla Haber-Goldstein joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-How to think about struggle

-Tests

-What happens when Gd says no

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rabbi Shmuli Falk, Chana Falk, and Yehonatan Palmer join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Atara Eis, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her experience as the director of Nishmat’s Miriam Glaubach Center and the U.S. Yoetzet Halacha Fellow Program

-What individuals and communities can do to make things easier

-Reframing the idea that all Mikva experiences should be beautiful

-Creating space for a woman to feel all her feelings

-Working with attendants and Rabbis to put policies and procedures in place for sensitivity

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Dr. Dan Nayot, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Reopening post-COVID-19 shutdown

-Getting second opinions

-What unexplained infertility really means

-Day 3 vs day 5 transfers

-Genetics testing

-Recurrent miscarriages

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-Her journey with PCOS

-How she "took back" her life

-Her outlook about her diagnosis

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On this special episode of Talking Away The Taboo, I Was Supposed To Have A Baby and Rabbi David Balto host Program 2 of the Perinatal Loss Summit. 

Time Does Not Heal All Wounds: The Wisdom of Grieving Perinatal Loss

The experience of pregnancy loss as a disenfranchised or ambiguous loss can be confusing and isolating to grieving parents and family members. We will explore the language of compassion and connection surrounding the bereaved with support and a pathway forward through grief.

Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health, is a clinical consultant for Yesh Tikva and Knafayim and a lead trainer for Postpartum Support International, recently launching a two-day advanced training in Perinatal Loss. Dvora is an adjunct professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work, teaching Maternal Mental Health, and maintains a group practice of specialized licensed therapists serving PA, NJ, NY, & Israel.

Nancy Berlow, LCSW, has been the Clinical Supervisor of the Pregnancy Loss Support Program (PLSP) of the National Council of Jewish Women, New York Section since 2011. She trains and supervises volunteer counselors who provide care for PLSP’s bereaved clients, work that includes facilitating support groups and conducting one-on-one telephone counseling sessions. Nancy has been in the field of providing support to bereaved parents and educating medical professionals for 25 years.

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Amy Klein, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her new book, “The Trying Game”

-Her own journey

-How she learned about infertility and brought knowledge to others

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Carrie Bornstein, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-How she rose through the ranks

-Finding personal meaning in immersion ceremonies and practices

-Becoming a gestational carrier herself 

-What a typical visit would include and why one would seek out a mikveh

-The “Fertility Journeys Healing Guide” for those struggling.

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-Her 25 years of infertility

-Her challenges and adoption process

-The things that made her feel comforted over the years

-The things that were hard

-The difference between jealousy and envy

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Myriam Steinberg, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her path to motherhood through many twists and turns 

-Trying to find a partner, starting the fertility journey, donor sperm, IUI, IVF, egg donors, multiple miscarriages, a TFMR, preterm delivery, a NICU stay, and finally the birth of her twins

-Her graphic novel which aims to help others feel less alone as they go through the process

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On this special episode of Talking Away The Taboo, I Was Supposed To Have A Baby and Rabbi David Balto host Program 3 of the Perinatal Loss Summit. 

Jewish Ritual Struggles with Perinatal Loss

Although we have a rich and supportive set of rituals for the death of an adult, those that deal with the loss of a pregnancy or an infant are lacking. How do we honor the memory of such a short life? Do we need new rituals to grapple with this type of grief and suffering? What can we do to build ritual tools such as taharah, shmirah, burial, and periods of mourning?

Rabbi Janet Madden, Ph.D, has served as a hospice, hospital, and congregational rabbi. She is a widely-published poet, ritualist, liturgist, and essayist, and finds joy in teaching Torah and creating and officiating soulful lifecycle events. She is the author of a forthcoming book on creative Jewish ritual.

Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin is the founder of the National Council of Jewish Women, Pregnancy Loss Support Program and the author of Tears of Sorrow, Seeds of Hope: A Jewish Spiritual Companion for Infertility and Pregnancy Loss.

Reva Judas created NechamaComfort to help families dealing with perinatal loss after the tragic loss of Reva's firstborn baby, Pesach. Reva's mission is that no one should ever feel alone when experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.

-How she decided to accept this diagnosis and move forward in the adoption process

-The adoptions stories of her 5 children

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Jenna Bishop Sharp joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Growing up in a secular home and her return to Judaism in college

-Her three miscarriages in the early part of her marriage

-How her cycle shifted over time

-Missing her fertile window because of taharas hamishpacha

-Her emotions as she discovered what’s wrong, how she became angry with G-d, and how she’s finding her way back

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rachel Polans, MS, CGC joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her years helping others navigate the complexities of genetic disorders

-her life as a woman facing infertility, longing for the moment she’d finally carry a child

-the unimaginable turn life took when she did get pregnant

-her journey through her very-wanted pregnancy, and the ultimate decision to terminate for medical reasons (TFMR)

More about Rachel: 

Rachel Polans lives in New York, New York with her husband and their dog. She works as a pediatric genetic counselor at a major academic medical center in NYC, where she sees patients affected by genetic disorders and helps them to navigate genetic testing and genetic diagnoses. Rachel started her own fertility journey in the summer of 2023 and since then has been struggling with pregnancy loss and infertility. She feels strongly about sharing her fertility struggles in hopes to bring awareness and to help others who may find themselves in similar situations.  

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shira Collings joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss (4 heartbreaking losses)

-how navigating grief is hard enough after a loss, as most people don’t truly understand what a grieving person needs

-the added layers of being part of the queer community, which brings up other ways that people can feel isolated and alone

-needing to find supports that are LGBTQ+ affirming and grief knowledgeable (almost a unicorn!)

-the guilt and shame they carry (thinking the loss is their fault because of their lifestyle choices)

-the judgement they might face from people about family building

More about Shira:

Shira Collings, MS, NCC, LPC (she/they) is a psychotherapist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She primarily specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image, and is especially passionate about providing LGBTQ+-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and fat-affirming eating disorder care. Shira’s personal experience with pregnancy loss sparked their passion for supporting those who are struggling to build their families as well.

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Michele Katz, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her own journey to adopt two children (one as an infant and another at the age of 8) 

-How she immersed them into her own family which includes two biological children

-Some of the common questions one has about the adoption process

-Myths surrounding adoption and exposes the truth 

-Her thoughts about integrating children into a new country, religion and culture

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-Her work funding fertility treatments for those who are struggling to have a child

-The donations they have given thus far

-Quarterly support group to provide more wraparound support for their families

-Priya Fund in Dallas and Kansas City

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Elissa Felder joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-her years of primary infertility, coupled with the devastating loss of her infant son 

-her book, “From One Life to the Next Life: The Sacred Passage After Death,” which has become a lifeline for those navigating the churning waters of grief

-her raw, soul-baring journey from paralyzing grief to living a life infused with purpose and passion

-words of wisdom gathered from Elissa's personal life and expertise on living a fuller, more intentional life

More about Elissa:

Elissa started and actively manages the only international community of practice for women engaged with traditional Chevra Kadisha (Burial Society). The community mission is to share experiences, give encouragement, network, learn together and help to develop and support each other. She is responsible for building the community and providing on-going professional development. The knowledge she has acquired motivated her to write a personal memoir of loss and grief weaving in Jewish teachings about life, death and afterlife. Her book, “From One Life to the Next Life: The Sacred Passage After Death,” was published by Mosaica Press. She is also the head of the women’s division of the Rhode Island Chevra Kadisha and is a sought after speaker on topics of life, death, the work of the Chevra Kadisha and grief. In addition, Elissa is the Coordinator for all of Core’s Communities of Practice. These communities offer training, resources and support for those who want to strengthen their communities on an intentional and ongoing basis. In her role, Elissa helps each of these many international communities grow and thrive. Locally, Elissa Founder and Director of Core Connects RI, a non-profit organization that aims to deepen women’s connections to one another, to Jewish wisdom and Jewish values, to empower each other to find greater meaning, purpose and possibility in life and to cultivate unity without uniformity. As director she is passionate about providing others with opportunities to grow and become. She runs programming both online and in person. Elissa works tirelessly to bring Jews together and celebrates the commonalities rather than the differences. Through all of these experiences Elissa mentors and encourages others on their journeys and even finds time to teach a weekly Parsha class.

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- How to navigate the emotions of pregnancy after loss

- The risk/benefit analysis of whether to try again vis-a-vas the toll it takes on you, your family, your marriage

- The trauma that can cause dissociation from your baby, even after birth

- How to navigate this piece together with your husband

- Reaching out for comfort, support from friends/family, etc.

- Acknowledge that this is really HARD and therapy/medication can be crucial to getting through this time.

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- On Instagram @itsalearninglife

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Rochel Lazar, editor-in-chief of Nashim Magazine, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about…

-Her personal fertility journey

-How shidduchim (matchmaking) in the Jewish community played a role in the secrecy

-How she got comfortable talking about taboo topics

-How "helping just one person" drives her every single day

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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Liz Glazer joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...

-the moment when everything changed

-when her daughter, Leo Pearl, was stillborn and the aftermath

-growing up not knowing if she was ever going to be able to have a family

-meeting her wife and how they decided to start trying

-how she supported, reacted and coped with her loss through her work, journaling, therapy and bereavement groups

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