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Fertility Freedom - Host Julia Explores Family Today
Fertility Freedom - Host Julia Explores Family Today

In this bonus episode, Julia took a moment on the 4th of July to reflect on the importance of reproductive freedom.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 19 - Finding Peace After Six Years of Infertility Treatment Without Answers with Abbe Feder
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 19 - Finding Peace After Six Years of Infertility Treatment Without Answers with Abbe Feder

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Abbe Feder shares how she found peace after six years of infertility treatment and still has no answers to why IVF didn’t work for her.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 19 - The Emotional Rollercoaster When IVF Doesn't Work With Abbe Feder
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 19 - The Emotional Rollercoaster When IVF Doesn't Work With Abbe Feder

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Abbe Feder shares that when she started IVF, she automatically thought that it would work and she would have a baby. Listen as she shares the emotional rollercoaster she felt when she started IVF and it didn’t work.

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Leaning on Levity To Break the Grief: 6 Years of Unexplained Infertility With Abbe Feder
Leaning on Levity To Break the Grief: 6 Years of Unexplained Infertility With Abbe Feder

Abbe Feder is the founder of InCircle Fertility and host of the Fertility Chic. In this episode, Abbe shares her own six-year journey through unexplained infertility, including her initial reluctance to turn to assisted reproductive technology.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 18 -   I Felt Erased - Maintaining Your Own Individuality While Balancing Parenthood
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 18 -   I Felt Erased - Maintaining Your Own Individuality While Balancing Parenthood

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Brittany Ross discusses how during her first pregnancy she didn’t want to lose her identity and become “just a mom.”

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 18 - Embracing Parenthood on Your Own Terms with Brittany Ross
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 18 - Embracing Parenthood on Your Own Terms with Brittany Ross

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Brittany Ross shares advice to those who find out they are pregnant and may not feel the expected emotional reaction to finding out you are and that you are allowed to feel however you want to feel.

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Can’t I Be More Than Just “Mom”? - Retaining Identity in Parenthood with Brittany Ross, Comedian 
Can’t I Be More Than Just “Mom”? - Retaining Identity in Parenthood with Brittany Ross, Comedian 

Brittany Ross, a Los Angeles-based actor and stand up comedian opens up with refreshing authenticity about her journey into motherhood.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 17 -  Leaning on Your Village: Ronit and Vida’s Advice for Those Experiencing a Miscarriage
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 17 -  Leaning on Your Village: Ronit and Vida’s Advice for Those Experiencing a Miscarriage

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, co-founders of WeNatal, give advice to those who are experiencing a miscarriage. They emphasize leaning on your “village” and encourage listeners that it’s not the end of the story.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 17 -  Why Doesn’t Anyone Know This? Sperm Quality and Conception
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 17 -  Why Doesn’t Anyone Know This? Sperm Quality and Conception

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, co-founders of WeNatal, discuss this shocking vital revelation: the quality of sperm can significantly affect fertility, contributing up to half of the reason for miscarriage.

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We Need to Talk About Sperm Quality -  With WeNatal Founders Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim
We Need to Talk About Sperm Quality -  With WeNatal Founders Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim

Ronit Menash and Vida Delrahim, the founders of WeNatal, join Julia on a poignant episode of the podcast to share their journeys to expand their respective families and create WeNatal.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 16 -  Trends Show Younger Individuals Seeking IVF - How Sunfish Can Help Provide Financial Support with Angela Rastegar
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 16 -  Trends Show Younger Individuals Seeking IVF - How Sunfish Can Help Provide Financial Support with Angela Rastegar

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Angela Rastegar discusses her key demographic seeking Sunfish and how trends are showing that younger individuals are looking into IVF. She then discusses how her company, Sunfish can help provide financial support to those who need it.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 16 -  How Sunfish Helps Navigate The Steep Financial Costs of IVF with Angela Rastegar
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 16 -  How Sunfish Helps Navigate The Steep Financial Costs of IVF with Angela Rastegar

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Angela Rastegar discusses her key demographic seeking Sunfish and how trends are showing that younger individuals are looking into IVF. She then discusses how her company, Sunfish can help provide financial support to those who need it.

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IVF Costs WHAT?! Fertility Loans and Making Fertility More Affordable with Angela Rastegar, CEO of Sunfish
IVF Costs WHAT?! Fertility Loans and Making Fertility More Affordable with Angela Rastegar, CEO of Sunfish

Julia sits down with Angela Rastegar, the driving force behind Sunfish, a company committed to dismantling financial barriers for hopeful parents navigating fertility challenges.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 15 -  Can I Trust You? - Creating a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Community to Choose their Chosen Family
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 15 -  Can I Trust You? - Creating a Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Community to Choose their Chosen Family

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Dan Blevins discusses that he feels the loneliness or isolation that can be present in the LGBTQ+ community stems from a lack of trust. People in the LGBTQ+ community can have a hard time finding people they can wholeheartedly trust, which can lead to isolation and loneliness.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 15 - When You Are Missing Family the Most - How Dan Blevin’s Organization “Stands In”  For Family in the LGBTQ+ Community
Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 15 - When You Are Missing Family the Most - How Dan Blevin’s Organization “Stands In”  For Family in the LGBTQ+ Community

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Dan Blevins discusses the journey to creating “Stand In Pride”, an organization that connects people with "stand-in" family or friends. Whether it's attending a wedding, needing help with a life skill, or simply wanting a shoulder to lean on, Stand In Pride offers a powerful sense of belonging.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 9 - How Surrogacy Law Differs by Each State with James Mahan
Fertility Journey, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/27/24 Fertility Journey, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/27/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 9 - How Surrogacy Law Differs by Each State with James Mahan

In this Stork’d Munchkin, James Mahan discusses how surrogacy law differs in each state and what you need to know in terms of contracts and such.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 8 - Demystifying the Surrogacy Search with Gail Sexton Anderson
Donor Conception, Fertility Journey, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/15/24 Donor Conception, Fertility Journey, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/15/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 8 - Demystifying the Surrogacy Search with Gail Sexton Anderson

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Gail Sexton Anderson discusses the role Donor Concierge plays in finding their clients' surrogates and the process around that.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 8 - Nature vs. Nurture: The Role Characteristics and DNA Play in Finding a Potential Donor with Gail Sexton Anderson
Donor Conception, Fertility Journey, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/13/24 Donor Conception, Fertility Journey, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/13/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 8 - Nature vs. Nurture: The Role Characteristics and DNA Play in Finding a Potential Donor with Gail Sexton Anderson

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Gail Sexton Anderson discusses the role of characteristics and DNA in finding a donor and potential complexities and tips when choosing a donor.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 7 - Breastfeeding, Sleeping Schedules: Deciding What Works Best for You as a Parent with Emily Silver
Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/8/24 Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/8/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 7 - Breastfeeding, Sleeping Schedules: Deciding What Works Best for You as a Parent with Emily Silver

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Emily Silver discusses the mission of Nurture by NAPS to provide clients with individualized care backed by medical research and her own experiences as a mother.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 7 - Trying to Do It All as a Mother: Emily Silver’s Experience as a Mom
Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/6/24 Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/6/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 7 - Trying to Do It All as a Mother: Emily Silver’s Experience as a Mom

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Emily Silver discusses her experiences as a first time mom trying to “do it all” and how those experiences have translated to her work in Nurture by NAPS.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 6 - Why Teens? How Fostering Makes a Difference With Gina Ballard
Adoption & Fostering, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/1/24 Adoption & Fostering, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 2/1/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 6 - Why Teens? How Fostering Makes a Difference With Gina Ballard

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Gina Ballard discusses why she fosters teens instead of young children and the difference that that makes in the lives of those teens and for society as a whole.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 6 - Speaking Up When Suspecting Neglect: Gina Ballard's Journey to Fostering Teenagers
Adoption & Fostering, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/30/24 Adoption & Fostering, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/30/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 6 - Speaking Up When Suspecting Neglect: Gina Ballard's Journey to Fostering Teenagers

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Gina Ballard discusses a time she spoke up about a suspected foster neglect situation and how that situation was a catalyst to shift from mentoring teens to fostering teens.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 5 - Making Hard Decisions in Your Fertility: Learning to Trust Your Body's Signals with Carey Cook
Fertility Journey, Navigating Change, Donor Conception, LBGTQ+, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/25/24 Fertility Journey, Navigating Change, Donor Conception, LBGTQ+, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/25/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 5 - Making Hard Decisions in Your Fertility: Learning to Trust Your Body's Signals with Carey Cook

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Carey Cook discusses the hard decisions she made in her fertility journey and learning how to trust your body’s signals.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 5 - Embryo Donation Decisions: Trusting Your Intuition on the Path to Parenthood with Carey Cook
Fertility Journey, LBGTQ+, Donor Conception, Parenting, Navigating Change, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/23/24 Fertility Journey, LBGTQ+, Donor Conception, Parenting, Navigating Change, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/23/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 5 - Embryo Donation Decisions: Trusting Your Intuition on the Path to Parenthood with Carey Cook

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Carey Cook discusses her personal experience when somebody chose her to be the recipient of their embryos.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 4 - Who Am I Now? Navigating the Your Identity as a New Parent with Deb Flashenberg
Navigating Change, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/18/24 Navigating Change, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/18/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 4 - Who Am I Now? Navigating the Your Identity as a New Parent with Deb Flashenberg

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Deb Flashenberg discusses the big internal change that happens after becoming a parent and how to navigate your new identity.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 4 - Is Peeing Yourself Postpartum Normal? When It’s Time to See a Pelvic Floor Therapist with Deb Flashenberg
Navigating Change, Medical Journey, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/16/24 Navigating Change, Medical Journey, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/16/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 4 - Is Peeing Yourself Postpartum Normal? When It’s Time to See a Pelvic Floor Therapist with Deb Flashenberg

Deb Flashenberg delves into the topic of pelvic floor health, indicating when it is time to see a Pelvic Floor Therapist.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 3 - The Questions to Ask Yourself when Facing Your Fears with Jenna Hermans
Navigating Change, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/11/24 Navigating Change, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/11/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 3 - The Questions to Ask Yourself when Facing Your Fears with Jenna Hermans

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Jenna Hermans shares the questions to ask yourself when facing your fears.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 3 - My Journey To Becoming a Step-Mom with Jenna Hermans
Navigating Change, Parenting, Divorce | Separation | Dating, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/9/24 Navigating Change, Parenting, Divorce | Separation | Dating, Munchkin Julia Karol 1/9/24

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 3 - My Journey To Becoming a Step-Mom with Jenna Hermans

In this Stork’d Munchkin, Jenna Hermans shares her journey to meeting her husband and becoming a step-mom.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 2 - A Moment of Awakening: Opening Space to Create the Family You Want with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Navigating Change, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 12/26/23 Navigating Change, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 12/26/23

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 2 - A Moment of Awakening: Opening Space to Create the Family You Want with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

Dr. Gertrude Lyons shares how she's taken the word “mother” and is rewriting what it means on an individual level and on a bigger picture level.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 2 - Breaking Away From the Traditional Definition of "Mother" with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Navigating Change, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 12/12/23 Navigating Change, Parenting, Munchkin Julia Karol 12/12/23

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 2 - Breaking Away From the Traditional Definition of "Mother" with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

Dr. Gertrude Lyons shares how she's taken the word “mother” and is rewriting what it means on an individual level and on a bigger picture level.

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Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 1 - What You Need to Know About Preeclampsia That Could Save a Life
Parenting, Grief and Loss, Navigating Change, Munchkin Julia Karol 12/7/23 Parenting, Grief and Loss, Navigating Change, Munchkin Julia Karol 12/7/23

Stork'd Munchkin | S6 Ep 1 - What You Need to Know About Preeclampsia That Could Save a Life

Jodi Klaristenfeld shares her harrowing experience with preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome which nearly claimed her life and that of her unborn daughter.

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Stork'd Munchkin | Ep 1 - Introduction to Season 6 of Stork'd
Fertility Journey, LBGTQ+, Navigating Change, Parenting, Divorce | Separation | Dating, Donor Conception, Munchkin Julia Karol 12/4/23 Fertility Journey, LBGTQ+, Navigating Change, Parenting, Divorce | Separation | Dating, Donor Conception, Munchkin Julia Karol 12/4/23

Stork'd Munchkin | Ep 1 - Introduction to Season 6 of Stork'd

Welcome to Season 6! In this Stork'd Munchkin episode, I will preview what to expect in Season 6 of Stork'd.

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