Title: “Dating, Blending, Baby-Making: Love, Fertility & Second Chances with Mairead Loughman”

What do dating, partnership, and fertility have in common? Everything—especially when you're navigating love and conception in real life, not just theory. In this lively and inspiring episode, I’m joined by the fabulous Mairead Loughman - well-known relationship expert, matchmaker, and host of the award-winning Would Like to Meet podcast.

We dive into the real talk about:

💞 Why choosing the right partner matters more than ever

👶 The unique Irish challenges of blending families and trying to conceive

🧠 Mairead’s five must-answer questions before committing to someone new

🪞What actually makes a relationship work (and how much has changed in just a generation)

🔗 How dating and fertility are more closely linked than people realise—and what that means for anyone TTC

We also touch on her insightful second podcast Tough Love, co-hosted with psychotherapist Stephanie Regan for anyone navigating the messy middle of modern relationships.

Whether you're figuring it out for the first time or giving love and family another go, this episode is a warm, witty, must-listen. Mairead is truly inspiring and so full of grounded, compassionate wisdom that may just change how you date, relate, and dream of your future family. And make it your own reality...

🎧 Listen now on Fertility Finesse wherever you get your podcasts.

Fertility Finesse is your go-to podcast for smart, straight-talking conversations about fertility, IVF, miscarriage, and everything that comes with navigating this emotional rollercoaster.

Hosted by internationally recognised fertility coach, trauma therapist, and former midwife Helena Tubridy, the show blends medical accuracy with lived experience. Expect expert guests from reproductive medicine, psychology, and allied fields, alongside practical mindset tools and strategies Helena has honed through years of guiding clients worldwide.

Clear insights, compassionate guidance, and the occasional reality check to help you cut through the overwhelm and actually feel more in control of your journey.

Whether you’re just starting out, deep into treatment, or finding your way after loss, Fertility Finesse empowers you with the knowledge, support, and confidence to advocate for your fertility.

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