The Fertile Minds Podcast

So far with our podcast, we’ve shared about what we’ve been through up to this point, and life has thrown us a few curveballs! In this episode we’re talking about what lies ahead for us as a couple in terms of health, family, work, fertility and even what is ahead for our podcast! Make sure to listen, and definitely make sure you’ve subscribed! We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever found yourself asking the question “where is God in all of this?” about your fertility journey? Well, this is the episode for you! In this episode, Amelia is sharing her personal revelations and convictions surrounding infertility and fertility treatment from a Christian perspective. It’s an episode that is close to her heart, and we hope it brings encouragement to those feeling lost and conflicted in their faith while on this journey.  We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

October is International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and we wanted to use this opportunity to speak about grief. The grief surrounding the loss of a baby is profound and has a severe impact on a lot of marriages. So in this episode, we’re sharing some of our individual grief journeys, as well as some tips on how to help your marriage survive the trauma of miscarriage. We’d also like to highlight a few organisations that do incredible work in the area of pregnancy and infant loss, grief counselling and relationship counselling: -  Miscarriage, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support: -Sands - Miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn death support https://www.sands.org.au/24/7 phone support - 1300 308 307 The Pink Elephants Support Network https://www.pinkelephants.org.au/ Grief Counselling: - Lifeline — phone 13 11 14 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). https://www.lifeline.org.au/ The Compassionate Friends, Queensland— 1300 064 068 https://www.compassionatefriendsqld.org.au/ beyondblue—1300 224 636 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Relationship Counselling: - Lifeline - 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/family-relationship-problems Relationships Australia - 1300 364 277 http://www.raq.org.au/ Family Relationship Advice Line - 1800 050 321https://www.familyrelationships.gov.au/ We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re celebrating the birthday of someone special this week! Scott turned 38 recently, and so Amelia is showering him in love and sharing 38 of her favourite things about him. Join us for all the sweet, sentimental, cringy, cheesy and goofy things. For those that want to check out The Holderness Family’s song on ADHD - head over to: https://youtu.be/Zvqx9DfG9lU We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after an impromptu technical issue-induced break and we're celebrating our 4th Wedding Anniversary! In this episode we share how we went from meeting to marriage in just over a year, we discuss all the details of our wedding and how nothing went to the original plan, and we share some insights and advice from our experience of marriage.We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode we are talking about a fantastic initiative here in Australia that works to prevent suicide, educate and equip people, and support those in need.We also take a quick moment to acknowledge that September is PCOS Awareness Month!For more information on PCOS and PCOS Awareness Day please visit: - https://pcosawarenessmonth.orgFor more information on RUOK Day and links to support services in Australia please visit: - https://www.ruok.org.au/findhelpInternational Suicide Crisis Phone Numbers: - (we know that we have said on the podcast that we would put them all in the show notes... then we discovered that there is a limit to how much we can write here! So we are putting the link to where we found them instead) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_linesWe have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Father's Day in Australia being this coming Sunday, we thought we'd take the opportunity to have a discussion about what Fatherhood looks like for Scott. This episode is a sombre one, as we talk about the highs and lows of fatherhood for men who have experienced miscarriage and loss.We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't love a really great TV show or movie? These audio-visual experiences have the power to evoke human emotion, shape and mould our lives, heal broken hearts and inspire us to strive for the extraordinary in our everyday lives.Join us this week as we talk over our top 10, which have some surprising inclusions, and some rather obvious ones! (Yes, Grey's Anatomy made Amelia's list!)We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about Scott's chromosomal abnormality, called Balanced Translocation. We discuss what it is, how it occurs, and how it affects our fertility. We also share the top 6 things we've learned in our fertility journey thanks to PCOS and Balanced Translocation.As mentioned in the episode, the link to the blog we have posted previously about Balanced Translocation is here: - https://thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blog/f/infertility-for-a-guy-is-like-a-kick-in-the-nutsWe have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Amelia is sharing from the heart about what has been on her mind for the past couple of weeks. This episode is raw and emotional, and tissues might be needed! We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode discusses one of the most common causes of female infertility, which affects up to 20% of women worldwide - Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. We discuss the symptoms and treatments, and Amelia shares her personal experience of being a woman living with PCOS.As mentioned in this week's podcast, an excellent website for more information on PCOS and other women's health issues is https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning - This episode contains information regarding the ongoing issue in America regarding the US Supreme Court decision to overturn Row Vs Wade and the potential impact this may have on the medical treatment of infertility and miscarriage. The opinions and information presented are from our point of view and our own research and do not represent any other parties. We understand this topic is sensitive and recognise the impact this may have on some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.In this week's episode, we are addressing the topic of the Roe Vs Wade debate, and sharing our concerns from an infertility and miscarriage perspective. Whilst we know that this is quite a polarising topic and not something that directly affects us due to the fact that we are Australian, we felt that it was an important topic for us to discuss, as there are serious ramifications of the decision to overturn Roe Vs Wade that directly affects those experiencing infertility and miscarriage. We encourage you to listen, even if you don't completely agree with our perspective, to educate yourself about how this issue is affecting others.We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have different personalities and ways of expressing and receiving love. When a couple is as different as we are, one partner can often feel like they're not being heard, their needs aren't being met, or they might not feel as much love as they need. That's where understanding your's and your partner's Personality Profiles and Love Languages comes in handy. These tools help us to diffuse conflict and understand ourselves and each other better.Read more about the 5 Love Languages and take the test here: https://5lovelanguages.com/Read more about the Myers Briggs 16 Personality Profiles here:https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.htmTake the Myers Briggs Personality Profile Test here:https://www.16personalities.com/personality-typesWe have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode for this season, we discuss how we balance Scott's "Dreamer" with Amelia's "Practical", and share some things we've found helpful along the way. We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefertilemindspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/fertilemindspod Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we delve into the minefield that is body positivity. From people judging someone based on their looks to self-acceptance, we will discuss what it means to be body positive.We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/ Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is not for people who had it easy having kids... or maybe it is? We talk about what we go through to make a family "The birds and the bees, the flowers and the trees, all went to the lab and got a good freeze"This is what parenthood can look like for couples undergoing ART.We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/ Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Amelia takes us through what she has been through with various doctors, from being dismissed to finding the one who has been in our corner from the start of our journey.We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss boundaries - specifically boundaries surrounding TTC, infertility, miscarriage and pregnancy. We also share where we put in boundaries and the fallout when they were not respected.We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING - Whilst this episode is not explicit and is rated for all audiences, we do discuss medical procedures and terms which may not be suitable for young children or those you find the topic of miscarriage confronting and upsetting. If this is you, we recommend skipping this episode.On this episode of the show, we talk about miscarriage. From the symptoms to our experience in dealing with a miscarriage, we talk over the various aspects both personal and as a couple.If you need support, we recommend speaking to a professional. Below are some links to support services.www.sands.org.au - Miscarriage, stillbirth & newborn death support.www.pinkelephants.org.au - Miscarriage & early pregnancy loss support network.www.lifeline.org.au - Providing compassionate support for people in crisiswww.mensline.org.au - A telephone and online counselling service offering support for Australian men anywhere, anytimewww.beyondblue.org.au - providing information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.We have a blog! Check it out now here: www.thefertilemindspodcast.godaddysites.com/blogWhile you're at it, why not check out our website & social platforms:Website: www.thefertilemindspodcast.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/Let's normalise some of these issues. Share your story with us and we will share it with our listeners (with your permission of course!)Send us an email at: tfmp.productions@gmail.com or via the contact us page on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Someone is celebrating a birthday! Join us as Amelia celebrates another go around the sun with some of her favourite birthday memories!We have a website! Check out: www.fertilemindspodcast.com to read a bit more about us and our blog!Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Fertile-Minds-Podcast-103782488938233/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertile_minds_podcast/Do you have a question or want to share your story? We'd love to hear from you! Send us an email to:tfmp.productions@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.