Misconception
Misconception: a Gaia Family podcast is your go-to podcast for all things family building. From the early stages of understanding fertility, to the hurdles of trying to conceive, Misconception passes the mic to people building families on their own terms, and the people who help them make it happen.
How to listen
You can listen to Misconception on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Transcripts of every episode are available.
S2E03 - The importance of male fertility testing: in conversation with Ian Stones and Toby Trice
Co-founders of Test Him, an organization focused solely on male factor fertility, join us to talk about the importance of male testing.
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S2E02 - Opening the doors to embryology: in conversation with Alease Daniel Barnes
Embryologist, Alease Daniel Barnes, joins us to talk all things embryology. From behind the scenes to bridging the gap between the lab and the patient, plus the impact of US politics on IVF, it's not one to miss!
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S2E01 - Premature Ovarian Failure & DEIVF: in conversation with Emily Patel
Emily Patel is the founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation, and she joins us to talk all about her own path to parenthood. Having been diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure at just 25 years old, Emily talks us through every part of her journey, including how because of her own experiences, she now devotes her life to supporting other 'hopeful mamas'.
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S1E10 - Double donation IVF: in conversation with Emma Haslam
This week we’re talking to Emma Haslam. After finding out her and her husband, Adam, needed IVF to conceive, and facing numerous hurdles in both the NHS and private fertility sector, as well as challenges on the route to adoption, Emma and Adam opted to travel abroad and undergo IVF with 'double donation'. Double donation in IVF involves the use of donor eggs and donor sperm. Join us as Emma talks us through the process, the set backs they faced, and her feelings now since the birth of her son.
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What we cover on the podcast
In previous episodes, we've had fascinating conversations about donor treatment (including double donation IVF!), surrogacy, reciprocal motherhood, male factor infertility, and so much more.
In our most recent season, we speak to TikTok’s Caitlyn O’Neil about her experience going through IVF, plus an open and honest conversation about the nuances of parenting after fertility treatment.
About the host
Misconception is hosted by Amber Izzo, Gaia’s community manager.
Amber is an IVF patient, advocate, and campaigner, who became a proud parent after her own family building journey.
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