It’s one of the most talked about, questioned, and emotionally complex phenomena that happens, rarely on the fertility journey, but miracles do happen.After years of infertility, countless appointments, treatments, losses, and ultimately pursuing surrogacy, some people find themselves facing an unexpected surprise: a pregnancy of their own.How does that happen?Tonight, we’re exploring this fascinating topic with award-winning journalist and author Kathryn Blaze Baum @kblazebaum , whose wrote her book In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind earlier this year. It examines infertility through both a deeply personal and investigative lens.Joining Kathryn is guest host Alexandra Slate @rockabyemaybe , and together they’ll discuss a remarkable shared experience. Both women built their families through surrogacy and then became pregnant themselves, giving birth within months of their surrogates delivering their babies.Coincidence? Biology? Timing? Something science can’t fully explain?As a journalist with nearly two decades of experience uncovering complex stories and asking difficult questions, Kathryn brings a unique perspective to a topic that both frustrates and provides immense hope to the infertility community.Whether you’ve experienced infertility yourself, know someone who has, or have always wondered about these seemingly miraculous stories, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

This week’s Fertility Village Live is a conversation that matters.As Mother’s Day approaches, we’re holding space for those who are navigating this season without the outcome they once hoped for.Joining us are Tara Wood @tara_wood and Lisa Hohenadel @familyredefinedwithlisa alongside our host Jessica Chalk @jessicalchalk for an honest and thoughtful conversation about what this week can feel like when your journey doesn’t include motherhood.We’ll talk about the reality of being childfree not by choice, and share practical ways to protect your heart, set boundaries, and move through the days ahead with care.

This week on Fertility Village Live, we’re having an honest conversation about infertility, the kind that goes beyond surface-level and into the real, lived experience.We talk about the emotional weight of the journey, how it can shape your identity, and what it looks like to move through something so personal while also being seen by others. This episode opens up a meaningful dialogue around mental health, visibility, and the impact infertility can have on every part of your life.We also explore what support actually looks like, what was missing, and what we still need as a community to better care for people walking this path.If you’re in it, have been through it, or are supporting someone who is, this conversation will resonate.

Fertility can feel incredibly isolating… but it was never meant to be something you carry alone.In this episode of Fertility Village Live, Host @sarahstruck is having a real conversation about building your support system… and what it looks like when that support comes from outside your partner, to your friends.We’re joined by two fertility warriors and the people who stood beside them through it all. The ones who showed up in ways that truly mattered.Together, we’re unpacking:• how to identify the people who can support you• what meaningful support actually looks like• how friends can show up with confidence and careWhether you’re navigating fertility yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation will help you understand how to build a village that holds you up. Because the right support can change everything.

Tonight’s conversation is about something that doesn’t get talked about enough in the fertility space: access.Because for so many people, the biggest barrier isn’t the decision to grow their family—it’s the cost of getting there.On this episode of Fertility Village Live, we’re joined by Emily Getz from Day 1 Fertility and Isabelle Lefebvre-Vary, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Fertility Friends Foundation.We’re talking about: • What real support at the beginning of a fertility journey looks like • Why funding and access matter more than ever • The work Fertility Friends Foundation is doing to support this community • Available grants and how to apply • And NIGHT 1—the fundraiser raising money for fertility grants, and how you can be part of itNIGHT 1 takes place on Thursday, April 16 at the Great Hall in Toronto starting at 6pm and promises an unforgettable evening of live music, dancing, and community—all in support of Fertility Friends Foundation grants.This year, there are two exciting ways to be part of it:• The Fertility Insight Lounge—an intimate, patient-only experience offering mini-consultations with leading fertility experts• Host your own dance night—whether at home, a studio, or with friends and family—so you can fundraise and join the movement from anywhereWhether you’re in the thick of your journey, on the other side, or supporting someone you love, this night is for everyone who believes in showing up for this community.If you’ve ever felt like this journey is out of reach financially, this conversation is for you.Because support shouldn’t be a privilege—it should be part of the process.

This week on Fertility Village Live, we’re having one of the most honest conversations about infertility that often goes unspoken.Host @jessicalchalk is joined by Sarah from @thequietmiddlecoach sharing her lived experience and the emotional reality so many people quietly carry.The infertility journey isn’t just medical. It’s the middle that’s often the hardest.Tonight we’re covering:- The emotional toll that goes unseen- Financial pressure and treatment decisions- The “quiet middle” — still in it, waiting- Identity shifts during and after infertility- What support actually helps (and what hurts)You shouldn’t have to walk this road quietly.

We are so excited to welcome Renee Higgins 💛@the.baby.plan to this episodeRenee is a passionate patient advocate working with Conceivable Dreams Canada, raising awareness around fertility funding and the very real challenges faced by those who must travel long distances to access care.She’ll be joining us to share her personal fertility journey and speak openly about what it’s like living far from a clinic, navigating the system, and advocating for change so more families in Northern communities have access to the support they deserve.Renee is driven, determined, and deeply committed to bringing hope to others. She is also one of our incredible Oasis conversation starters, creating safe space for honest dialogue in our community.

Join us as we welcome Carolynn Dubé from Fertility Matters Canada for a real-time update on the changing landscape of fertility care across Canada.We’ll be talking about:• Provincial funding updates, coast to coast• Where fertility care stands right now in Canada• What’s new and exciting at Fertility Matters Canada• Federal conversations, the budget, and whether promises around fertility funding are translating into real actionIf you’re navigating fertility care, supporting patients, or advocating for better access, this conversation is for you.Live. Honest. Informative.