The Cast Compass Podcast

Episode 12 – No One Fights Alone: Building Fertility Community w/ Kristen Palazzolo

🎙 Episode 12 – No One Fights Alone: Building Fertility Community w/ Kristen Palazzolo Infertility can feel so isolating—but it doesn’t have to. In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Kristen Palazzolo, founder of the IVF Warrior Princess Fund and leader of a thriving fertility support community. From her own diagnoses of PCOS and endometriosis to loss, resilience, and ultimately motherhood, Kristen has turned her pain into purpose—and created a space where no one has to walk this road alone. 🎯 In this episode: * Kristen’s journey through PCOS, IVF, loss, and motherhood * How she built a supportive, global fertility community * The mission behind the IVF Warrior Princess Fund * Practical advice for emotional support and self-care during TTC * Resources that made a difference for her, like Rebalance Acupuncture (Huntington, NY) ✨ Learn more & join Kristen’s group: * Instagram: @yourpalkristen [https://instagram.com/yourpalkristen] * Sign-up form: ivfsupport.org [https://www.ivfsupport.org/] 📣 Reminder: After this episode, we’re taking the rest of the summer off to regroup and focus on our own IVF journey. We’ll be back in September with a fresh batch of episodes. 🎧 Connect with Us Follow along for more real talk on life transitions, astrology, motherhood, and choosing your own path—on your timeline. 🌐 Website: www.thecastcompass.com [https://www.thecastcompass.com] 📸 Instagram: @thecastcompass [https://www.instagram.com/thecastcompass] 🎥 TikTok: @thecastcompass [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecastcompass] 📺 YouTube: @TheCastCompass [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCompass] ✨ Want more behind-the-scenes from our two-mom family life and fertility journey? Come hang out at @castof2moms [https://www.instagram.com/castof2moms] 💫 Book a reading, apply for coaching, or download free tools at www.thecastcompass.com [https://www.thecastcompass.com]

Episode 11 — The Astrology of Conception: Aligning with Divine Timing

🎙 Episode 11 - The Astrology of Conception: Aligning with Divine Timing When it comes to TTC (trying to conceive), we know science matters—but so does soul. In this powerful episode, we’re diving into how astrology can support your fertility journey by bringing clarity, intention, and a much-needed sense of connection when the timing feels uncertain. Whether you’re actively trying to conceive, thinking about it down the line, or just fascinated by the intersection of timing and intuition—this one’s for you. 🎯 In this episode: * What current transits like Jupiter in Cancer and Chiron in Aries mean for fertility * How to spot TTC-supportive placements in your natal chart * Why the 4th and 5th houses matter in astrology for family and pregnancy * Our favorite rituals for aligning with divine timing * Journaling prompts to help release shame, call in support, and trust the process * What astrology can’t predict—and why that’s okay 📖 Journal Prompts to explore after listening: * Where am I ready to receive support and possibility? * What stories about my body or my worth am I ready to release? * What would it look like to trust my timeline? ✨ Astrology can’t give guarantees—but it can help you reconnect to trust, timing, and your own inner knowing. 📲 Want a fertility-focused astrology reading? Book your session now at www.thecastcompass.com [http://www.thecastcompass.com] #AstrologyOfConception #TTCJourney #IVFSupport #AstrologyPodcast #TheCastCompass 🎧 Connect with Us Follow along for more real talk on life transitions, astrology, motherhood, and choosing your own path—on your timeline. 🌐 Website: www.thecastcompass.com [https://www.thecastcompass.com] 📸 Instagram: @thecastcompass [https://www.instagram.com/thecastcompass] 🎥 TikTok: @thecastcompass [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecastcompass] 📺 YouTube: @TheCastCompass [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCompass] ✨ Want more behind-the-scenes from our two-mom family life and fertility journey? Come hang out at @castof2moms [https://www.instagram.com/castof2moms] 💫 Book a reading, apply for coaching, or download free tools at www.thecastcompass.com [https://www.thecastcompass.com]

Episode 10 — The State of Fertility: Science, Hope, and What’s Next w/Dr. Brian Levine

🎙 Episode 10 — The State of Fertility: Science, Hope, and What’s Next w/Dr. Brian Levine If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fertility medicine—from someone who’s shaping its future—this one’s for you. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Levine, founding partner of CCRM New York [https://www.ccrmivf.com], to talk about how fertility care has changed in the last decade, why patient advocacy matters more than ever, and the emotional side of helping people build families. We also get personal—Dr. Levine shares the surprising moment that changed how he approaches his work, what he wishes more patients knew, and how CCRM continues to evolve fertility care with both science and heart. 🎯 In this episode: * What inspired Dr. Levine to become a reproductive endocrinologist * How fertility treatment has advanced in the last 5+ years * What patients should look for in a clinic—and in themselves * The emotional weight of IVF, and how providers can better support it * Why CCRM focuses on both cutting-edge science and compassionate care ✨ Learn more at ccrmivf.com [https://www.ccrmivf.com] 📲 Follow Dr. Levine on Instagram at @drbrianlevine [https://www.instagram.com/drbrianlevine] If this episode gave you clarity, hope, or just made you feel a little more seen—we’d love for you to share it with someone who needs it. #IVFJourney #FertilityCare #TheCastCompass #TwoMoms #ScienceAndSoul #CCRM #DrBrianLevine 🎧 Connect with Us Follow along for more real talk on life transitions, astrology, motherhood, and choosing your own path—on your timeline. 🌐 Website: www.thecastcompass.com [https://www.thecastcompass.com] 📸 Instagram: @thecastcompass [https://www.instagram.com/thecastcompass] 🎥 TikTok: @thecastcompass [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecastcompass] 📺 YouTube: @TheCastCompass [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCompass] ✨ Want more behind-the-scenes from our two-mom family life and fertility journey? Come hang out at @castof2moms [https://www.instagram.com/castof2moms] 💫 Book a reading, apply for coaching, or download free tools at www.thecastcompass.com [https://www.thecastcompass.com]

Episode 9 - Back in the Ring: Preparing for IVF (Again)

Season 2 is here—and so is our next IVF cycle. In this episode, we’re bringing you into the real-time rollercoaster of preparing for another round of fertility treatments—while parenting a toddler, running a business, and trying to stay sane. We’re talking mindset shifts, emotional prep, and the very real weight of doing this all over again. 🎯 In this episode: * What we learned from our first IVF experience (shoutout to 2020 us) * Why this round feels harder and more hopeful * How we’re supporting each other differently this time * The decision to document it all as it happens * Plus: a few raw confessions and laughs along the way If you’re in the thick of TTC—or just love a good behind-the-scenes convo—this one’s for you. Let’s do this, round two. 📲 Ready to explore your chart with a fertility lens? Book your reading at www.thecastcompass.com [http://www.thecastcompass.com] #TheCastCompass #TwoMoms #IVFJourney #FertilityPodcast #LGBTQFamily #QueerMoms #Season2Premiere 🎧 Connect with Us Follow along for more real talk on life transitions, astrology, motherhood, and choosing your own path—on your timeline. 🌐 Website: www.thecastcompass.com [https://www.thecastcompass.com] 📸 Instagram: @thecastcompass [https://www.instagram.com/thecastcompass] 🎥 TikTok: @thecastcompass [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecastcompass] 📺 YouTube: @TheCastCompass [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCompass] ✨ Want more behind-the-scenes from our two-mom family life and fertility journey? Come hang out at @castof2moms [https://www.instagram.com/castof2moms] 💫 Book a reading, apply for coaching, or download free tools at www.thecastcompass.com [https://www.thecastcompass.com]

Episode 8 - Starting Something New: The Messy Magic of Building a Dream

How do you build a brand, a business, a podcast, and a family—all at the same time? (Spoiler: You laugh. You cry. You accidentally say “left a taste.”) In this season finale, we’re reflecting on everything we’ve created so far—and everything we’re still figuring out. From TikTok growth (hi, 1K followers!) to messy LGBTQ+ pride stories, to the moments of doubt that come with dreaming big, we’re pulling back the curtain on it all. 🎯 In this episode: * Why building The Cast Compass feels like our full-circle moment * The behind-the-scenes chaos you don’t see on Instagram * The weird in-between of belonging and not belonging in LGBTQ+ spaces * A little reminder that your dreams can take years—and still be worth it * A lot of laughs (including the now-iconic “left a taste” moment) Whether you’ve been here since episode one or you’re just finding us now—thank you. This is only the beginning. ✨ New episodes return soon with even more stories, strategy, and soul. 📲 Ready to explore your natal chart? Book your reading at www.thecastcompass.com [http://www.thecastcompass.com] #TheCastCompass #TwoMoms #PodcastLife #QueerEntrepreneurs #MessyMagic 🎧 Connect with Us Follow along for more real talk on life transitions, astrology, motherhood, and choosing your own path—on your timeline. 🌐 Website: www.thecastcompass.com [https://www.thecastcompass.com] 📸 Instagram: @thecastcompass [https://www.instagram.com/thecastcompass] 🎥 TikTok: @thecastcompass [https://www.tiktok.com/@thecastcompass] 📺 YouTube: @TheCastCompass [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCompass] ✨ Want more behind-the-scenes from our two-mom family life and fertility journey? Come hang out at @castof2moms [https://www.instagram.com/castof2moms] 💫 Book a reading, apply for coaching, or download free tools at www.thecastcompass.com [https://www.thecastcompass.com]