On this episode of Baby Steps, hosts Jordana Abraham and Dr. Naomi Bernstein sit down with Love Is Blind participant, Lauren Speed-Hamilton to share the raw, unfiltered truth about her multi-year fertility journey. Lauren opens up about trying to conceive, facing unexplained infertility, going through multiple failed IUIs and IVF transfers, enduring a heartbreaking miscarriage, and discovering fibroids that required major surgery. She reveals how grief over the sudden loss of her father intertwined with the hope of creating new life, therapy, faith, and support from her husband and Love is Blind co-star Cameron Hamilton helped her keep going. Lauren also discusses the mental toll of IVF, the pressure of being in the public eye while struggling with infertility, and the importance of finding the right doctor and advocating for your own care. Now six months pregnant, she reflects on resilience, hope, and what she wants others facing fertility challenges to know: you are not alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jordana recently celebrated her birthday while Dr. Naomi was off visiting a long distance friend and the two share about their very different experiences. The hosts also side-bar about the recently viral Netflix Documentary Unknown Number and if you haven’t seen it yet go watch it first because they spill all the secrets. A new mother and caring friend writes in asking if it's okay to not be there for someone when you yourself are holding on by a thread. Dr. Naomi gets real about a concerned wife and daughter who thinks her husband's mismanaging a vacation with her father and is looking for a Betchecist on the situation. After giving birth, one listener is at odds with her new body shape and seeks an intention for how to embrace this era of her life. A Betch is left speechless and a bit triggered after her friend ghosted her for months and blew off a trip, only to emerge from the woodwork with a new group of friends. Another listener is sour that her partner wasn’t applauding her recent weight loss only to discover he “hadn’t even noticed” and she is not sure how to feel about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After two episodes full of information on infertility, Dr. Naomi and Jordana are together in studio to get personal with virtual guest, host of the podcast Ladygang, and actress/singer/dancer: Becca Tobin. Becca has been very public with her infertility journey, but today she goes deep about how this experience helped fortify her relationship with her partner and prepare them both for the challenges of parenthood. She also talks more about her use of a surrogate, and how that decision challenged her emotionally and physically. With wit and humility Becca opens up and shares how her path to motherhood was a challenge worth taking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr Naomi shares a recent moment with her son where the “Birds & the Bees” are discussed and she and Jordana reminisce on their own childhood conversations around the subject. The Overshare comes from a Betch in a secret age-gap relationship that is rapidly moving towards engagement and she is unsure of how to reveal it all to her family. A listener seeks help around tipping, especially when it comes to discounted services and the hosts give a Betchicist with their own takes on the matter. Dr Naomi provides an important intention for a listener that could help us all a bit with FOMO and not fitting in. A triggered scenario where a boyfriend goes silent for all 5 days of a bachelor trip has one listener spiraling and another has an employee defending her new hometown after her boss trash talks it to her face, and both scenarios are honestly wild. Subscribe to Oversharing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OversharingPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marea Goodman, Licensed Midwife, co-author of the book ‘Baby Making for Everybody,’ and founder of Pregnant Together; joins Jordana for a conversation about the LGBT & Solo Parent pregnancy experience. From at-home insemination and breast feeding when both parents can lactate, to understanding the grief that comes with the “non-traditional” conception process, Marea touches on the many ways she provides support and resources to these communities. While access to technology has made pregnancy possible for so many people, Marea discusses the mental and emotional struggles that are unique to these experiences and shares her many resources for navigating the process. For More Information About Queer and Solo Parent Pregnancy, check out: https://community.pregnanttogether.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fresh off a vacation with friends, Jordana shares the best ways to manage group outings and Dr. Naomi celebrates her ability to maintain such important friendships into adulthood. A listener admits that she has been using ChatGPT as therapy and Dr. Naomi advises how this could be more harmful than helpful. A Betch seeks help with her feelings after she learns her father betrayed her Mother her entire life, all while still being a good dad to her. Dr. Naomi pens an intention for a listener who recently took a new job at a reduced salary, only to discover her negotiation skills weren't as strong as her new colleagues’. Triggered by her boyfriend's lack of help around the house, Betch wonders if she's over reacting or right to be annoyed . Finally, a woman is left enraged after she shares some dining info with fellow travelers on a vacation, only to find them sitting at her intended table and suddenly unable to remember their recent encounter. Subscribe to Oversharing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OversharingPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jordana welcomes back her own reproductive endocrinologist and author of The Lucky Egg, Dr. Lucky Sekhon. In this episode, Dr. Sekhon reveals the #1 comment-section myth she hates seeing, debunks misconceptions about fertility as a meritocracy, and explains why placenta health isn’t just the woman’s responsibility. From fertility basics to important facts about ovulation and how age factors into it all, Dr. Sekhon shares insight into the often mystified process of pregnancy. https://theluckyegg.com/ Pre-order The Lucky Egg Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Oversharing, Jordana and Dr. Naomi Bernstein discuss the transition back to school and wax (not so) poetically about the memories of Middle School. This week's Overshare a listener questions her attachment to her therapist and Dr. Naomi gives her professional opinion on how to handle this important relationship. Speaking of relationships, a Betch seeks help on how to handle a potential maid of honor proposal from a friend that she is not exactly expecting to grow old with, tea. A listener seeks an intention for her new life that has her feeling sad about the past she is leaving behind and Dr. Naomi gives her some words of wisdom to live by. Finally, the hosts rate some triggered scenarios and delve into the sensitive topic of family planning amongst acquaintances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jordana is back with economist and data queen Emily Oster for a brand new episode of Baby Steps—and this week, they’re diving into the world of infertility. They’re breaking down what the numbers actually say about getting pregnant at different ages, the latest trends in conception, and answering the questions everyone’s too awkward to ask out loud. Not sure if you should be worried? Totally overwhelmed by fertility TikTok? Tune in for some much-needed clarity, solid advice, and a few laughs along the way.And for more information on how to start your conception journey, go to https://parentdata.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After some wholesome IRL bonding time in the studio and NYC, Jordana and Dr. Naomi are back in their natural habitat — the virtual recording setup — and they’re breaking down every last chaotic detail of the recent family vacay. The Overshare comes from a Betch spiraling about all the different group chats in her phone, and the hosts discuss the ever increasing communication trend. A write in seeks a Betchicist on how to handle a co-workers seemingly innocuous lie that left her feeling gaslit. Dr. Naomi gets real and emotional with an intention for a listener dealing with the devastating loss of her dog and the duo gets deep about the soul-crushing grief (and soul-healing love) that comes with losing a furry BFF. Jordana rates a triggered scenario that left an employee footing the tax bill after her company “gifted” her some premium swag, uhm what? And Dr. Naomi drops some serious validation for a Betch whose sister asked if she could name her baby… after her very recent ex-boyfriend. We wish we were kidding. Subscribe to Oversharing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OversharingPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re getting personal this episode, and Jordana & Dr. Naomi are together in the studio to chat with special guest and Senior Director of Branded Content at Betches, Maria Del Russo. Maria, currently in the midst of her conception journey, opens up about the many things she has learned not just about fertility, but her body. The hosts dive in with questions around not just the medical, but also the holistic approaches that Maria is taking to help her (hopefully) conceive naturally. Whether you're just thinking about trying, actively trying, or navigating unexpected hurdles, this episode will arm you with helpful information and shed light on the often avoided subject of fertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Naomi and Jordana are together in the studio for one more episode this week, and Naomi shares some highlights of her NYC trip sans children. The first segment is a Craft My Text write in from a woman who is feeling left out of a family invite and needs help penning a level-headed response that doesn’t start drama. Another listener is in need of a Betchicist after her concert going friend has left her Venmo request on read for months, despite going on lavish vacations on the regular. Dr. Naomi and Jordana help a young Betch who feels like she isn’t living the dream, and give her an intention for loving the life she has rather than mourning the one she doesn’t. Lastly, two single gals, two different triggered scenarios: an engaged friend makes a comment about her relationship status & a soon to be married friend requests multiple parties and gifts. Are these ladies out of line? Subscribe to Oversharing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OversharingPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re back with a new season of Baby Steps! In this episode, Jordana is joined by bestselling author and fertility expert Professor Emily Oster as they dive into fertility, conception, and everything in between. They answer your questions, breaking down the real science behind birth control effectiveness. Together they clear up some of the most persistent myths, and tackle big questions about age, lifestyle, and reproductive health. Whether you're just thinking about trying, actively trying, or navigating unexpected hurdles, this episode is packed with clear, evidence-based insights to support your journey. Get the facts, ditch the noise, and walk away feeling more informed and empowered. And for more information on how to start your conception journey, go to https://parentdata.org/ #BabySteps #Podcast #EmilyOster #FertilityJourney #TryingToConceive #ReproductiveHealth #ConceptionTips #FertilityMyths #BirthControlFacts #EvidenceBasedParenting #WomensHealth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week’s episode is extra special because Dr. Naomi is live in NYC and she and Jordana discuss how it's important to embrace your childlike wonder and not become jaded by the world around you. In the Overshare, a listener opens up about losing her dad and now dealing with a boundary-blind mom who won’t stop rehashing the trauma—despite the fact that she was there for every second of it. Then, a freshly engaged Betch writes in with a chic dilemma: her friend is not on board with her dream Paris engagement shoot and she needs a Betchicist ruling ASAP. Dr. Naomi pens an intention for a woman navigating the nightmare that is a long-distance relationship—and gets real about her own experience being in an LDR in her twenties. Plus, in this week’s Triggered segment, one listener is fuming after her beau’s kids totally skip the thank-you's for her thoughtful gifts and another is spiraling after seeing her ex pop up in a wholesome family photo, and the hosts give each a Triggered score. Subscribe to Oversharing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OversharingPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jordana brings a change of scenery to her background during a quick business trip to LA while Dr. Naomi humbles herself with a fun story from her weekend that leaves a hilarious visual in your mind. The emails start with a plea from a Betch to “Craft My Text” after she is annoyed by a baby shower request that has her wondering how to gracefully respond. The Betchicist of the week explores the contentious topic of body related commentary, even when it’s your own, when a listener’s colleague demands she change her negative tone about her physique. Dr. Naomi shares an intention for a woman who is reaching a big lifestyle milestone but is in her feels about it not being everything she had on her vision board. A new mom is struggling with her mother in law’s decision to give her baby their first piece of solid food and another listener is hurt by a friend’s overly candid comments about her choices, and the hosts give each their trigger score. Subscribe to Oversharing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Naomi finally spills the tea (as much as she can) on her transcendental meditation experience and it may have Jordana looking into a class near her soon. First up in the inbox: a Craft My Text from a listener who’s getting major cold-shoulder vibes from her guy friend ever since he cuffed up. Rude. Then on this week’s Betchicist, a generous queen who’s been handing out luxe gift cards wants to know if its ok to re-gift...to herself. Dr. Naomi also offers a grounding intention for one overwhelmed mom trying to stay sane with a toddler and a newborn. One listener writes in after brunch with the girls turned low-key scandalous. And finally, someone’s asking the hard questions—do you break up with your nail tech after she totally loses it mid-appointment? Subscribe to Oversharing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OversharingPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a relaxing birthday weekend, Dr. Naomi shares some of the love she received on her special day. Together dig into how these milestones can unintentionally trigger sadness, especially when your own sister doesn’t call you to celebrate (wink wink). In this week's Overshare, a Betch wonders how sensitive she should be when sharing positive pregnancy news with those that have struggled to conceive. Then, things get messy at a Bat Mitzvah as one couple’s boozy drama turns into a full-blown relationship conundrum. Dr. Naomi then sets an intention for a mother whose artsy daughter makes her a little uncomfortable. We're triggered when a therapist insists on a break-up explanation while Dr. Naomi gives her two cents on how she would have handled the drama. Finally, a mother in law maybe overstepping her boundaries when she demands her grandkids call her “Mommy.” Subscribe to Oversharing on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OversharingPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jordana comes in hot with her own triggering situation after Ronnie got into a bush full of bunnies (eek!) and Dr. Naomi comforts her that despite his animal instincts, her puppy is still the little boy she’s grown to love. As the season of partying and day drinking is upon us, one sober-ish Betch wonders how to handle the not so passive and sometimes aggressive message that her not drinking is tanking the vibe. The Betchicist comes from a listener who has heard constant complaints from her bestie that her man keeps missing the mark on “surprises” and she doesn’t know if she should spoil a big idea he planned that involves a knee, a ring, and some activities her bestie loathes. One woman seeks an intention from Dr. Naomi after her little sister was able to land a positive pregnancy test almost instantly all while her own journey to motherhood has been fraught with infertility roadblocks. Another listener is triggered when an ex-situationship comes out of woodwork and quickly hops to flirting on LinkedIn, but is that better or worse than your future father in law completely dismissing your recent engagement? Subscribe to Oversharing on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OversharingPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a much-needed beach vacay, Dr. Naomi is back with Jordana to dive headfirst into your problems—and unpack the “pits and peaks” of every chaotic excursion. First up, a Betch writes in after discovering her babysitter has been casually studying exorcisms (um, excuse me?!), and the duo comes up with some devilishly clever ways to address the demon (literally?) in the room. This week’s Betchicist dilemma features a listener who got conned into playing housemaid at what was supposed to be a baby shower. Then, Dr. Naomi writes a heartfelt intention for a guilt-stricken mom who glanced away from her kid for two seconds and now can’t stop spiraling. Later, a listener loses it when her sister-in-law keeps referring to her dog as the “first grandchild” (make it stop), and another Betch gets publicly snubbed at a wedding when the bride decides to celebrate only the married couples—leaving the single squad awkwardly off to the side. Subscribe to Oversharing on Youtube! YouTube.com/oversharingpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Naomi is ready to embark on her Hawaiian vacation but before she can jet set away, Jordana has an important question for the seasoned therapist: Do men and women approach therapy differently? They get deep about the differences between the two sexes and how they tap into their emotional selves and Dr. Naomi brings some anecdotal evidence to prove that women might be a little more wired to work on themselves than their male counterparts. The Overshare of the week comes from a listener who was recently blessed with a pregnancy but is reeling after her sister in law spilled the tea to literally her entire baby shower despite explicit instructions not to. Speaking of secrets, the Betchicist comes in with a moral conundrum around gun ownership when one woman is scared to divulge that her ex-military beau not only has a gun, but that he keeps one in the house. Is she required to tell her friends before they come over? Dr. Naomi helps set an intention for a Betch that is moving into greener career pastures but is feeling a little heartsick about the colleagues she's leaving behind. Finally they explore two triggered scenarios, one around a seemingly innocuous comment about “healthy babies” that left one mom spinning and another about how an innocuous concert invite turned into an unforeseen $100 expense for one Betch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christian Robards
i think you need better podcasts, betches