#4 IVF | FYI: Engineering Humanity: In Vitro Gametogenesis & Dystopian Future of IVF

#8 IVF | FYI: Health Instead of Harm: Pro-Child Fertility

The infertility industry often presents IVF as the only solution, but what if we could actually heal the underlying causes of infertility instead? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Naomi Whittaker, a board-certified OB-GYN and Restorative Reproductive Medicine specialist, joins the series to expose the gaps in women's healthcare and share a healthier, more ethical approach to fertility treatment. Dr. Whittaker reveals: * Why infertility is a "check engine light," not a disease. * How IVF doctors often skip crucial medical workups * The real risks of IVF for women and babies – including health complications, high miscarriage rates, and increased risks of cancer. * Why women are not being properly educated about their own reproductive health. * How cycle charting and restorative medicine can actually help women conceive naturally. * Why couples should have an ethical "game plan" before walking into a fertility clinic. Instead of pushing high-risk, high-cost procedures that bypass the problem, Dr. Whittaker’s work focuses on identifying and healing what’s actually preventing conception. She challenges the medical industry's reliance on IVF and explains why true healthcare for women should focus on root causes, not just expensive workarounds. If you or someone you love is facing infertility, this episode is a must-listen. https://www.naproebook.com/ [https://www.naproebook.com/] https://www.fertilitycare.org/ [https://www.fertilitycare.org/] * Learn more about our mission at thembeforeus.com [https://www.thembeforeus.com]. * Join us in protecting children’s rights by giving at thembeforeus.com/donate [https://www.thembeforeus.com/donate].

#7 IVF | FYI: The IVF Victims Of Fertility Fraud, Mistakes, and Accidents with Katy Faust

What happens when the fertility industry puts profits over people? In this eye-opening episode, Katy Faust joins Patience and Jenn to expose the fraud, negligence, and ethical violations rampant in the world of reproductive technologies. From fertility doctors secretly using their own sperm to father dozens of children to IVF clinics implanting the wrong embryos, losing frozen children, and using toxic solutions, this episode uncovers the shocking lack of oversight in an industry that plays with human life. We explore real-life horror stories, including the infamous case of Dr. Donald Cline, who fathered at least 94 children, and recent embryo mix-ups that devastated families. But most importantly, we ask the hard questions: Are these just isolated mistakes, or is the system itself broken? Should we be making babies in laboratories at all? What about the rights of the children created through these procedures? Join us as we shed light on the dark underbelly of the fertility industry, challenge the assumptions surrounding IVF, and advocate for a world that puts children’s rights before adult desires. * https://www.usdcc.org/2024/02/14/a-donor-conception-nightmare-fertility-fraud-leads-to-accidental-incest/ [https://www.usdcc.org/2024/02/14/a-donor-conception-nightmare-fertility-fraud-leads-to-accidental-incest/] * https://abcnews.go.com/Health/inside-ivf-mix-ups-left-women-carrying-embryos/story?id=119429927 [https://abcnews.go.com/Health/inside-ivf-mix-ups-left-women-carrying-embryos/story?id=119429927] * https://abcnews.go.com/US/9-couples-sue-ivf-clinic-alleging-staff-implanted/story?id=109491391 [https://abcnews.go.com/US/9-couples-sue-ivf-clinic-alleging-staff-implanted/story?id=109491391] * https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-13/kindbody-fertility-clinic-embryo-errors-spotlight-ivf-business-risks [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-13/kindbody-fertility-clinic-embryo-errors-spotlight-ivf-business-risks] * https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/ivf-patients-struggle-to-find-legal-recourse-for-lost-embryos [https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/ivf-patients-struggle-to-find-legal-recourse-for-lost-embryos] * Learn more about our mission at thembeforeus.com [https://www.thembeforeus.com]. * Join us in protecting children’s rights by giving at thembeforeus.com/donate [https://www.thembeforeus.com/donate].

#6 IVF | FYI: Fatherless by Design: The Hidden Pain of Donor Conception with Kathryn Francisco

What happens when you find out at 22 that your dad isn’t actually your dad? In this powerful episode, we welcome Kathryn Francisco, a donor-conceived woman who shares her journey of uncovering the truth about her origins, meeting her biological father, and grappling with the reality of being intentionally separated from half of her identity. Kathryn describes the emotional and psychological impact of growing up unknowingly fatherless, the moment she saw her biological father for the first time, and why donor conception—often seen as a gift—can actually create deep wounds. She also discusses how her faith, marriage, and motherhood have helped her heal. As the U.S. considers federal IVF subsidies, which could expand donor conception even further, Kathryn brings a crucial perspective: What happens when adults prioritize their desires over a child’s right to their biological parents?Join us for a compelling, thought-provoking discussion on family, identity, and why biology matters. * https://thembeforeus.com/kathryn-francisco-its-okay-to-believe-that-the-method-of-your-conception-was-wrong-and-still-give-thanks-for-your-life/ [https://thembeforeus.com/kathryn-francisco-its-okay-to-believe-that-the-method-of-your-conception-was-wrong-and-still-give-thanks-for-your-life/] * https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/01/59169/ [https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/01/59169/] * Learn more about our mission at thembeforeus.com [https://www.thembeforeus.com]. * Join us in protecting children’s rights by giving at thembeforeus.com/donate [https://www.thembeforeus.com/donate].

#5 IVF | FYI: Buying Babies or Creating Families? The Truth About Surrogacy with Emma Waters

Emma Waters unpacks the growing surrogacy industry, its ethical concerns, and its link to IVF. While often portrayed as an act of kindness, 98% of U.S. surrogacy contracts are commercial, turning pregnancy into a transaction. Who are these women? Who is buying these children? What happens when babies are separated from the only mother they’ve known? We also expose how foreign nationals, particularly from China, use surrogacy for U.S. citizenship. As surrogacy expands, are we creating families—or commodities? Tune in for a critical discussion on bioethics, children’s rights, and the future of family law. * https://x.com/emlwaters [https://x.com/emlwaters] * https://ifstudies.org/blog/inconclusive-the-research-on-surrogacys-impact-on-children [https://ifstudies.org/blog/inconclusive-the-research-on-surrogacys-impact-on-children] * https://wng.org/podcasts/emma-waters-1714401432 [https://wng.org/podcasts/emma-waters-1714401432] * https://americanmind.org/salvo/california-new-handmaids-tale/ [https://americanmind.org/salvo/california-new-handmaids-tale/] * https://www.heritage.org/china/report/the-new-face-birth-tourism-chinese-nationals-american-surrogates-and-birthright [https://www.heritage.org/china/report/the-new-face-birth-tourism-chinese-nationals-american-surrogates-and-birthright] * https://thefederalist.com/2025/01/31/trumps-executive-order-still-allows-foreigners-to-buy-u-s-citizenship-via-surrogacy/ [https://thefederalist.com/2025/01/31/trumps-executive-order-still-allows-foreigners-to-buy-u-s-citizenship-via-surrogacy/ ] * Learn more about our mission at thembeforeus.com [https://www.thembeforeus.com]. * Join us in protecting children’s rights by giving at thembeforeus.com/donate [https://www.thembeforeus.com/donate].

#4 IVF | FYI: Engineering Humanity: In Vitro Gametogenesis & Dystopian Future of IVF

In this episode episode, journalist Ari Schulman unpacks the future of assisted reproductive technology. We explore the next frontier beyond IVF— in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), three-parent embryos, and genetic modifications that could enable single-parent conception. Are we approaching a world where children are designed to fit parental preferences? Could technology erase the need for biological mothers and fathers? Schulman raises urgent ethical concerns about human experimentation, kinship engineering, and the long-term consequences of these advancements. As science accelerates, will society set limits, or embrace a future once thought impossible? Tune in for this critical conversation. * https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/opinion/ivf-debate.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/opinion/ivf-debate.html ] * https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/the-new-kinship-engineering [https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/the-new-kinship-engineering] * Learn more about our mission at thembeforeus.com [https://www.thembeforeus.com]. * Join us in protecting children’s rights by giving at thembeforeus.com/donate [https://www.thembeforeus.com/donate].