The Home of Fertility with Liz Walton & Helen Zee

The Home of Fertility – Podcast Description Where science meets soul, and your fertility story matters. Welcome to The Home of Fertility , hosted by Liz Walton and Helen Zee — two mothers, practitioners, and passionate advocates for reimagining how we talk about fertility, healing, and creating family. What began as a connection at the Australian Fertility Summit has evolved into a shared mission: To reimagine how we speak about fertility, how we support one another, and how we hold the full spectrum of what it means to create a family. Each episode offers heartfelt insight, inclusive wisdom, and practical tools across the emotional, physical, spiritual, and medical dimensions of fertility. Whether you're on a fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about what family can mean today — you're welcome here. This is a place where: Vulnerability meets knowledge Medical meets integrative</

The Home of Fertility with Liz Walton & Helen Zee is a health podcast hosted by Liz Walton and Helen Zee, with 86 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Liz Walton and Helen Zee hosts The Home of Fertility with Liz Walton & Helen Zee, a health show with 86 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Eight Losses To Two Children And The Work Of Holding Space a deep discussion with Stacey June Lewis

  Sep 24, 202647 minS2

  We sit down with psychotherapist and storyteller Stacy Jane Lewis to talk about pregnancy loss, fertility grief, and what it means to hold life and death in the body at the same time. We move from lived experience to practical support, including nervous system regulation and permission to stop trying to “fix” feelings on a timeline. • Stacy’s path from broadcaster to psychotherapist and miscarriage support work • How fertility “trenches” can begin before trying to conceive • The reality of acute grief after miscarriage and early pregnancy loss • Why being truly seen matters more than the right words • How grief shows up in identity shifts, relationships, career changes, and monthly cycles • Lived experience in therapy without making the session about the therapist • Somatic support, breathwork, and rebuilding connection with the body • Decision fatigue in IVF and how disconnection drives external searching • Practical ways to find Stacy’s work through The Well Hub in Melbourne and online Grief after miscarriage or a failed IVF cycle doesn’t just live in your thoughts, it lives in your body. One day you’re imagining a baby, the next you’re navigating loss, numbness, anger, or a strange feeling of disconnection that’s hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t been there. We’re joined by psychotherapist and longtime storyteller Stacy Jane Lewis, whose own fertility journey spans six years, two children, and eight losses. Stacy shares what changed for her after pregnancy loss, how that experience shaped her work with the Pink Elephants miscarriage support charity, and what she’s learned from sitting with women in the most acute moments of early pregnancy loss. We talk about why grief can start long before you ever “try,” why people around you may struggle to sit with pain, and how therapy can help you feel truly seen without forcing silver linings. Then we get practical about nervous system regulation and somatic support. Stacy explains fight or flight after loss, why the body can “switch off” as a survival response, and how decision fatigue during fertility treatment can pull you toward external answers when self-trust is shaken. She also shares how her Melbourne practice at The Well Hub in Spotswood blends counseling (including telehealth) with body-based supports designed to help you feel safe again. If you’re in the thick of fertility grief, take this as permission to slow down and breathe. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find real miscarriage support and grounded fertility counseling when it matters most. Stacey June Lewis detials; email - stacey@thewellhub.com.au website - https://www.thewellhub.com.au Socilas; @staceyjune @thewell_hub @thewell_spotswood

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  Episode #28

  From Ten Failed IVF Cycles To An Open Donor Family a beautiful discussion with Fiona O,Neil

  Sep 17, 20261h 5mS2

  We sit down with Fiona O’Neill to trace a complex fertility journey that moves through endometriosis, repeated IVF failure, donor pathways, and finally embryo donation that leads to motherhood and an open donor family relationship. We talk honestly about the anxiety and fertility trauma that can follow you into pregnancy and parenting, plus the boundaries and support that make the road feel less isolating. • Fiona’s path through IVF, missed endometriosis, and the turning point to stop retrievals • Donor eggs, donor sperm, overseas treatment, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy realities • Embryo donation explained, plus why many people do not learn it exists • The case for open donor relationships and early age-appropriate disclosure • Meeting donor siblings and building a healthy ongoing connection between families • Expectations, guilt, and pressure around pregnancy, birth, bonding, and feeding • Boundaries that protect mental health, including baby events and social media • Fertility trauma and why support can still matter years later Ten IVF cycles. No embryos to transfer. A stage four endometriosis diagnosis that arrives far too late. Then a private-number phone call with words Fiona O’Neill never thought she’d hear: you’ve been matched, and there are 11 embryos. Liz Walton sits with Fiona, founder of The Fertility Framework, to tell the full story of a long fertility journey that includes pregnancy loss, ectopic pregnancy, donor eggs, donor sperm, and ultimately embryo donation that leads to the birth of her son. We get practical about what people wish clinics explained sooner, including Fiona’s “menu of options” idea and the delicate balance between being informed and being overwhelmed. We also go deeper into donor conception and what an open donor family relationship can look like when everyone leans in with care. Fiona shares why early, age-appropriate disclosure matters, how identity questions can shape decisions around anonymous versus open donation, and what it was like for her son to meet his donor siblings. Then we talk about the part that rarely gets airtime: what happens emotionally after success. Anxiety during pregnancy after infertility, pressure to be “perfect,” fear about bonding, and the ongoing patterns of bracing for bad news. We break down supportive boundaries, why the “stress causes infertility” myth can be so damaging, and how lived-experience support can change the day-to-day reality of IVF, endometriosis, and fertility trauma. If you know someone feeling alone on a fertility journey, share this conversation with them, subscribe for more, and leave a review so more people can find the support they deserve. Fiona O,Neil's details - Founder, Fertility Coach & Workplace Educator Email - fiona@thefertilityframework.com.au Website - www.thefertilityframework.com.au https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-o-neil-864971172/ https://www.instagram.com/fertilityframework/?hl=en

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  Episode #27

  The Invisible Team: An Embryologist on What Patients Never Get to See talking with Alice Lee

  Sep 11, 202619 minS2

  We talk with embryologist and author Alice Lee about what IVF really looks like inside the lab, and why a little biology knowledge upfront can reduce stress later. We share how the book “Egg Plus Sperm Equals Babies?” helps patients feel calmer, ask better questions, and understand that outcomes can vary even with great care. • why “egg plus sperm equals baby” is not always true • the basic IVF and embryology terms that help most before starting treatment • what embryologists do behind the scenes and why patients rarely meet them • how illustrations make embryo stages and lab updates easier to grasp • why slow learning beats scrolling when you’re overwhelmed • asking questions at every stage and avoiding panic-Googling • remembering every fertility journey is personal and different Egg plus sperm equals baby sounds simple, until you’re living through IVF and learning that biology doesn’t follow a straight line. I’m joined by embryologist Alice Lee, who has spent two decades in IVF labs across Malaysia, New Zealand, and Australia, and who now co-authors an illustrated guide that opens the lab doors for patients and families: “Egg Plus Sperm Equals Babies?” (yes, with a question mark). We get practical about what patients should understand before starting a cycle, so you’re not trying to learn brand-new terminology while juggling injections, hormones, and the emotional highs and lows. Alice explains why it helps to know the difference between an egg and an embryo, what the main embryo development stages mean, and why outcomes can change along the way even when everyone is doing their best. We also talk about the often-invisible role of the embryology team, the short lab update calls on key days, and how visuals can help you truly understand what’s happening under the microscope. You’ll also hear our strongest “IVF sanity” tip: write your questions down and ask them, instead of assuming or getting lost in search results. Alice shares where to find the book worldwide and how to connect. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share with a friend on a fertility journey, and leave a review so more people can find clear, human support. Egg = sperm? book - https://zygoteink.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eggspermbabies/

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  Episode #26

  Acupuncture and Naturopathy support for your IVF journey a deep discussion with Juanita Jolly

  Sep 4, 202624 minS2

  We talk with Dr. Juanita Jolly about how naturopathy and acupuncture support fertility and IVF by improving health foundations while working alongside your fertility specialist. We share practical steps for egg and sperm quality, reducing overwhelm, and building belief and support during a tough journey. • Juanita’s personal path into fertility care through supporting a friend with recurrent miscarriage • When to start naturopathic and acupuncture support for IVF, including the three month window for egg and sperm quality • What a tailored treatment plan can include, from diet changes and supplements to gentle weekly acupuncture • Working as a team with IVF clinics, including safety around herbs and treatment timing • Core lifestyle factors for fertility, including greens, protein, healthy fats, and realistic changes that stick • Endocrine disrupting chemicals and simple swaps to reduce plastic exposure • Male fertility basics, including heat, phone and laptop placement, exercise, weight, and stress • Cellular health testing with bioimpedance analysis to assess muscle mass and body composition • Why more supplements is not always better, plus simplifying to what you actually need IVF can feel like your whole life is measured in appointments, numbers, and waiting. So we sat down with Dr. Juanita Jolly, a naturopath and doctor of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, to talk about what helps when you want support that is grounded, realistic, and truly focused on you as a person, not a protocol. She shares how her fertility work began by helping a close friend through recurrent miscarriage, and how that experience shaped the way she supports patients today. We dig into IVF support and preconception care timing, including why starting about three months before a cycle can be powerful for egg quality and sperm quality. Juanita explains what treatment can look like in practice: individualized nutrition changes, carefully selected fertility supplements, and gentle acupuncture for fertility that many people use to feel calmer and more resourced during treatment. We also talk about why integrated care matters, and how she collaborates with fertility specialists so complementary medicine supports IVF rather than interfering with it. You’ll hear simple lifestyle strategies that don’t require perfection: prioritizing a healthy fertility diet with greens, protein, and healthy fats, reducing alcohol and smoking, and making small changes to lower exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals like plastics. Juanita also brings much needed attention to male fertility, including practical steps around heat, phones and laptops, exercise, and stress. She breaks down cellular health testing through bioimpedance analysis and why body composition and muscle mass can connect to hormones and fertility for both men and women. If you’ve been drowning in advice and supplement stacks, this conversation will help you simplify and focus on what’s most likely to move the needle. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs steadier support, and leave a review so more people can find these tools. What’s one change you’re willing to start with this week? Juanita's Details; email - info@balancemed.com.au website - https://www.balancemed.com.au/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/balance_comp_med/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/BalanceCompMed/

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  Ten IVF Cycles To Two Children And A Book Series That Helps Families Talk wonderful chat with Stephanie Boag

  Aug 28, 202630 min

  We sit down with author and fertility advocate Stephanie Bogue to talk about building a family through IVF, coping with miscarriages, and what it takes to keep going when answers don’t come. We also dig into how to talk to children about IVF with warmth and honesty, and why community support matters as much as medical care. • Stephanie’s path through unexplained infertility and 10 IVF cycles • Writing the Sticky Pineapple books for adults and children • Normalizing assisted reproduction and reducing infertility stigma • Pushing for investigation and asking about endometriosis • Supporting mental health with acupuncture, yoga, meditation, retreats, and trusted people • Miscarriage grief, different coping styles in partners, and delayed trauma • Helping friends, family, and colleagues show up with simple check-ins like “Are you okay?” Ten IVF cycles can change how you see your body, your relationships, your work life, and your future. We’re joined by Melbourne author and fertility advocate Stephanie Bogue, who tells the raw truth of navigating unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and the long stretch of treatment that finally led to two IVF-born daughters. Along the way, we talk about the moments people don’t always say out loud: the fatigue, the fear, and how hope can feel both essential and exhausting. Stephanie shares what helped her protect her mental health and physical wellbeing during fertility treatment, from acupuncture and a fertility naturopath to yoga, meditation, and retreats, plus the reality of juggling IVF appointments while trying to keep a growing career on track. We also get into self-advocacy and investigation, including her experience discovering endometriosis later in the process, and why asking persistent questions can matter even when nothing is “obvious” on paper. If you’re looking for IVF support, miscarriage support, and practical ways to stay steady through uncertainty, this conversation offers grounded guidance without false promises. We also dive into the Sticky Pineapple book series and why Stephanie wrote both an adult book and a children’s book to help families talk about IVF with warmth and clarity. She explains the meaning of the pineapple symbol in the infertility community and why being more open, at home and in the workplace, can reduce stigma and help people feel less alone. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people on the fertility journey can find real support. Stephanie Boags details: http://www.stickypineapple.com www.stickypineapple.com/abouttheauthor Socials: Linked In: Stephanie Boag Instagram: stickypineapple2025 or Stephanie..Boag.1 TikTok: Sticky.pineapple.b Facebook: Stephanie Boag

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