Optimizing Fertility

Ep. 12 of the Optimizing Fertility podcast In this episode, we hear from Dr. Marcia Inhorn, a Yale anthropology professor who specializes in the study of how patient experience fertility treatments. Dr Marcia Inhorn is a medical anthropologist who specializes in reproduction and reproductive technologies. She is a professor at Yale University, and the author of many books and published research on gender, technology, and health. Here she talks to ELANZA Wellness's Catherine Hendy about key findings from her research that are relevant to how people experience fertility journeys - and some of the ways in which clinics can make care more patient-centered and meet different patients needs. - Dr. Marcia Inhorn is a medical anthropologist and Professor at Yale [https://anthropology.yale.edu/people/marcia-c-inhorn] University, specializing in the study of how people experience fertility technologies. Find more resources for fertility by signing up for ELANZA's free weeklynewsletter [http://newsletter.elanzawellness.com/]with fertility tips. Subscribe at newsletter.elanzawellness.com [https://newsletter.elanzawellness.com?utm_medium=podcast]

Ep. 11 of the Optimizing Fertility podcast In this episode, we hear from Emma Menzies, a fertility patient turned coach about what she wants fertility clinics to learn from based on her experiences. Whilst working as a lawyer, Emma Menzies spent 6 years in what she calls a "relentless" fertility journey. Her efforts to manage this alongside the other demands of her life and career ultimately led to burnout. Emma spoke to Catherine Hendy from ELANZA about what she experienced on her journey through fertility care and how fertility care providers can do better to support the mental and emotional needs of the people they treat. - Emma Menzies is a former fertility clinic patient and employment lawyer, who retrained as a coach and NLP practitioner. Emma's practice, Ready Steady Coach, focuses on fertility at work and facilitating career fulfilment for professional women experiencing fertility challenges. Find more resources for fertility by signing up for ELANZA's free weekly newsletter [http://newsletter.elanzawellness.com] with fertility tips. Subscribe at newsletter.elanzawellness.com [https://newsletter.elanzawellness.com?utm_medium=podcast]

Ep. 10 of the Optimizing Fertility podcast In this episode, we hear from Tom Smith, the founder and CEO of Dadi, a New York based startup that provides at-home sperm freezing kits. Fertility is often pigeonholed as a women’s health issue: but data suggests male factor challenges could account for 40–50% of infertility, and it affects approximately 7% of all men. Tom talks to ELANZA Wellness's Brittany Hawkins about why he started Dadi [https://www.dadikit.com/], why people use their at-home service, what the process actually entails and how this option has seen a surge in demand during the pandemic. He also talks about common causes of male infertility and what to watch out for, as well as what he believes most needs changing or innovating in reproductive healthcare to better meet people's family building goals. Tom Smith is cofounder of Dadi, the temperature-controlled at-home fertility test and sperm collection kit. Note: if you wish to purchase a Dadi kit, enter code ELANZA at checkout to receive $25 off your order. For more resources and support that take the fear out of fertility visitwww.elanzawellness.com [https://www.elanzawellness.com/] Subscribe at newsletter.elanzawellness.com [https://newsletter.elanzawellness.com?utm_medium=podcast]

Ep. 9 of the Optimizing Fertility podcast In this episode, we hear from the Chair of the Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, [https://www.asrm.org/] Dr. Lauren Berman about why good mental and emotional care is so important both from fertility clinics and patients perspectives, and how this has evolved during the pandemic. Research shows there is considerable emotional impact when people experience fertility problems - and that getting the right support can make all the difference. Dr. Berman talks to ELANZA Wellness's Catherine Hendy about common emotions experienced, the options, methods and professional support available and how people can access them, as well as advice for self-help or self-care for anyone facing fertility struggles. Dr. Lauren Magalnick Berman has been a practicing clinical psychologist in the Atlanta, Georgia area since 1989.  She has served as Clinical Faculty at Georgia State University Counseling Center, Administrative Director and Clinical Supervisor of  Metropolitan Counseling Services and  Adjunct Faculty at Argosy University. She Chairs the Executive Committee of the Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and she is on the Board of the Jewish Fertility Foundation.  She is the owner of the Fertility Psychology Center of Atlanta. Dr. Berman received her bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and her Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Emory University. For more resources and support that take the fear out of fertility, visit www.elanzawellness.com [https://www.elanzawellness.com] Subscribe at newsletter.elanzawellness.com [https://newsletter.elanzawellness.com?utm_medium=podcast]

Ep. 8 of the Optimizing Fertility podcast In this episode, a software-engineer-turned-coach explains how to apply tried and tested change methodologies to realize the life you want. Mike Tamayo has nearly 30 years experience in the technology industry as an engineering leader and now as a Co-Active coach. Join us to learn how he helps people concept-model their lives and help them design a plan to optimally work through all stages. Software engineers rarely come up with a perfect product at first attempt. Instead, iteration – or continually improving a product through collaboration, feedback and analysis – is essential to building a successful product that meets real-world needs. It’s less about following a set format and the “right” thing to do, more about discovering and refining the right steps for the situation at hand. ELANZA’s Brittany Hawkins talks to Mike about how those experiences in his past career inform fresh perspectives in his coaching, how to identify your true values, current barriers, and how you can convert your goals into a blueprint for life. Mike Tamayo has had a three decades long career in the technology industry as an engineer, leader, and coach, at companies ranging from startups to the Fortune 100. He helps clients with personal, leadership and executive coaching.  Be the first to quote ELANZA to book a free 30 minute discovery session with Mike! www.miketamayocoaching.com [https://www.miketamayocoaching.com/]. Subscribe at newsletter.elanzawellness.com [https://newsletter.elanzawellness.com?utm_medium=podcast]