Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community

Five inspiring voices open up about fertility struggles, IVF, and breaking cultural taboos in South Asian communities. A raw, hopeful, and honest discussion about what it really means to navigate conception and community expectations.

In this powerful opening episode, host Anita Guru is joined by:

• Dr Ravina Bhanot, GP & Women’s Health Specialist
• Rakhee Shah, Holistic Fertility Therapist, Integrated Functional Nutrition Practitioner & Coach
• Ms Srividya Seshadri, Consultant Gynaecologist, Apex Fertility
• Seema Duggal, Fertility in the Workplace, Fertility Network UK
• Alpa Patel, BBC Presenter & Reporter

Together, they share clinical insights, lived experiences, and cultural perspectives on trying to conceive and undergoing IVF in South Asian communities. This episode breaks the silence around fertility struggles, challenges cultural expectations, and offers hope and solidarity to anyone walking a similar path.

This live recording was part of the Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community event, held on Tuesday 5th August 2025, bringing together voices from across the community to spark open, honest conversations about fertility and reproductive health.

Find out more:

If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below.

Contact Samaritans on 116 123

Contact NHS on 111

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.