Podcasts That Helped Me Feel Less Alone
During my fertility journey and through miscarriage, podcasts became more than just background noise—they were companions. These are the shows that sat with me in the hard moments, taught me what I needed to know, and reminded me that my experience was shared by countless others. They’re not curated by experts or algorithms, but by one person’s lived experience. I’m sharing them here in case they might find their way into your ears too.
Podcasts for the Journey
The Fertility Podcast
Hosted by Jeanne Segal, this podcast covers everything from IVF protocols to nutrition, mindfulness, and the emotional landscape of fertility. Episodes feature real patients, specialists, and experts.
Why it mattered to me: I loved that it didn’t shy away from the grief. Jeanne talks openly about her own losses while offering practical information that didn’t feel condescending. It felt like having a knowledgeable friend who really understood.
Big Fat Negative
Hosted by a group of women navigating fertility and parenthood, this podcast is raw, honest, and often darkly funny. Episodes blend personal stories with real talk about the emotional toll of trying to conceive.
Why it mattered to me: Sometimes you just need to hear someone say out loud what you’re feeling—anger, disappointment, frustration. The hosts were never afraid to go there, and that honesty was healing in a way that overly positive content never could have been.
IVF Warriors
A podcast dedicated to the IVF experience, featuring interviews with people at every stage of their fertility journey—before, during, and after treatment. Episodes explore medical aspects, mental health, and what it really feels like.
Why it mattered to me: Listening to others’ IVF stories made me feel less weird about my own fears and wins. The range of experiences showed me that there’s no ‘right’ way to feel about any of this—your journey is valid, whatever it looks like.
Unlocking Fertility
Hosted by Dr. Ghadir Sasa and Rosey Blair, this podcast combines medical education with emotional support, diving into reproductive health, hormones, and the journey toward family building in all its forms.
Why it mattered to me: I wanted to understand my body better without feeling lost in technical jargon. The hosts explain what’s happening inside you in a way that felt empowering, not scary. That knowledge gave me back some sense of control.
The Miscarriage Association Podcast
Centered specifically on pregnancy loss and grief, this podcast offers both expert voices and deeply personal narratives from people who’ve experienced miscarriage. It honors the complexity of loss in a way many mainstream resources don’t.
Why it mattered to me: After my loss, this podcast allowed me to sit with my grief instead of trying to move past it. Hearing others speak about their miscarriages with the same weight and importance I felt mine deserved was profoundly validating.
Keep the Conversation Going
These podcasts were lifelines for me, but your journey is uniquely yours. The show that resonated deeply for you might be completely different, and that’s exactly as it should be. What matters is finding voices that make you feel seen and supported.
If you’ve found a podcast that helped you through fertility challenges or miscarriage, I’d love to hear about it. Reach out and share your recommendation—you might introduce someone to exactly what they need to hear right now. We’re in this together, and every shared resource, every story, every voice of solidarity matters.
