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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 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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 Heart Centered: Fostering Teens & Navigating Complexity with Gina Nicole Ballard
Season 6, Adoption & Fostering, Navigating Change, Parenting Julia Karol 1/30/24 Season 6, Adoption & Fostering, Navigating Change, Parenting Julia Karol 1/30/24

Heart Centered: Fostering Teens & Navigating Complexity with Gina Nicole Ballard

Gina Ballard approaches everything in life with an open heart, a willingness to stand in truth, deep compassion and a lot of humor and her family journey embodies all of those traits.

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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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Getting Clear - Embryo Donation and LGBTQ+ Fertility Coaching With Carey Cook
Season 6, Fertility Journey, LBGTQ+, Donor Conception, Parenting Julia Karol 1/23/24 Season 6, Fertility Journey, LBGTQ+, Donor Conception, Parenting Julia Karol 1/23/24

Getting Clear - Embryo Donation and LGBTQ+ Fertility Coaching With Carey Cook

Carey Cook, a Fertility Coach and Self-Care Strategist is dedicated to supporting the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate the intricacies of building a family.

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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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Crossing the Threshold - Birthing, Parenting and Pelvic Floor    Support with Deb Flashenberg
Season 6, Navigating Change, Parenting, Medical Journey Julia Karol 1/16/24 Season 6, Navigating Change, Parenting, Medical Journey Julia Karol 1/16/24

Crossing the Threshold - Birthing, Parenting and Pelvic Floor Support with Deb Flashenberg

Deb Flashenberg, the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC and host of the Yoga Birth Babies Podcast, brings valuable insights to the discussion on childbirth.

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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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Instant Mother: Blending Families and Bringing Calm to the Chaos With Jenna Hermans
Season 6, Navigating Change, Parenting, Divorce | Separation | Dating Julia Karol 1/9/24 Season 6, Navigating Change, Parenting, Divorce | Separation | Dating Julia Karol 1/9/24

Instant Mother: Blending Families and Bringing Calm to the Chaos With Jenna Hermans

Jenna Hermans, the author of Chaos to Calm, discusses the five essential pillars for parents to navigate the chaos in their lives.

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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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Big Mother Energy - Reframing Motherhood with Dr. Gertrude Lyons
Parenting, Season 6, Navigating Change Julia Karol 12/12/23 Parenting, Season 6, Navigating Change Julia Karol 12/12/23

Big Mother Energy - Reframing Motherhood with Dr. Gertrude Lyons

The concept of the word “mother” has been a life-long journey of exploration for Dr. Gertrude Lyons. She is the Founder of Rewrite the Mother Code, where she encourages and inspires women to explore what mothering and motherhood can be to them.

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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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The Hardest 4 Days with Jodi Klaristenfeld and FLRRISH - Supporting Premature Babies and Their Families
Parenting, Season 6, Grief and Loss, Navigating Change Julia Karol 12/4/23 Parenting, Season 6, Grief and Loss, Navigating Change Julia Karol 12/4/23

The Hardest 4 Days with Jodi Klaristenfeld and FLRRISH - Supporting Premature Babies and Their Families

To start season 6 off I am joined by Jodi Klaristenfeld. Jodi Klaristenfeld shares her experience with preeclampsia and HELLP Syndrome.

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Emotional Backflips with Barbie Blank - A Professional Athlete & Reality Star Feels Helpless in Her Body During Fertility Treatments
Season 5, Fertility Journey, Grief and Loss, Navigating Change Julia Karol 8/3/23 Season 5, Fertility Journey, Grief and Loss, Navigating Change Julia Karol 8/3/23

Emotional Backflips with Barbie Blank - A Professional Athlete & Reality Star Feels Helpless in Her Body During Fertility Treatments

Barbie Blank, reality star, model and formerly the youngest wrestler in the WWE. Together we discuss the feelings she had when her athleticism didn’t translate to her fertility treatments.

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Sparkle Glitter Unicorn Fertility Treatments - Transforming Infertility with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh the Egg Whisperer
Season 5, Fertility Journey Julia Karol 7/27/23 Season 5, Fertility Journey Julia Karol 7/27/23

Sparkle Glitter Unicorn Fertility Treatments - Transforming Infertility with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh the Egg Whisperer

In today's episode, Julia talks with Dr. Aimee, a renowned fertility specialist recognized as the "egg whisperer."

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