The Babymakers Podcast

May 29 2024

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Welcome to The Babymakers, a groundbreaking fertility-focused podcast hosted by Dr. Danica Thornberry, creator of The Seed Fertility Masterclass. Join her in these riveting discussions with fertility doctors and holistic practitioners where they share strategies and success stories, and highlight the areas of the fertility journey that haven't been tapped into until now...We'll delve into the integrative new world of healing, where modern reproductive medicine aligns with holistic fertility modalities. Follow along to learn from successful fertility patients, leading doctors, celebrities and holistic providers whose insights will empower listeners' potential to conceive healthy babies.Whether you're struggling with fertility challenges or curious about modern reproductive approaches, The Babymakers is your go-to resource for inspiration, education, and support on your journey to parenthood.

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The Role of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Fertility Care — Dr. Daoshing Ni

May 29 2024 56 mins

Improving fertility often takes a village, and in this episode, Danica interviews one of her mentors, Dr Daoshing Ni, to discuss the role of the acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine in overcoming obstacles to family-building.A respected pioneer, teacher and specialist in the field of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for fertility, “Dr Dao” has imparted his wisdom and insights abo

WeNatal Addresses Miscarriages Due to Nutrition Deficiencies and Male Factor Issues

May 22 2024 64 mins

There’s an outdated paradigm occurring in the fertility space — it’s the assumption that miscarriage and failed attempts to conceive are mostly due to “bad eggs”. Turns out, male factor (sperm issues) are now believed to be causing 50% of the problem in poor fertility outcomes.When besties Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim experienced pregnancy loss within one week of each

Behind the Scenes with IVF Pioneer Richard Marrs

May 20 2024 89 mins

IVF Pioneer Dr Richard Marrs joins Danica in this compelling, factual story of the early days of IVF. Dr Marrs explains the origin of IVF science to address women’s fertility challenges with pelvic inflammatory disease in the 1970s and discusses his role in the refinement of ovarian stimulation protocols in the 1980s and 1990s that have shaped the successful IVF protocols used to

How Endo Surgery Is Pivotal to Fertility Success — Dr. Larry Orbuch

May 15 2024 66 mins

Receiving a diagnosis of “unexplained” infertility that may include Recurrent Pregnancy Loss can be a heartbreaking, unnerving experience for women/couples who feel ready to have a baby. Oftentimes, these problematic cases are the end result of having endometriosis, an inflammatory condition that affects the pelvic structures and reproductive system.Expert endometriosis excisio

“Understanding Chronic Pain Helped Me Get Pregnant” - Former Endo Patient Andrea Wax

May 13 2024 68 mins

This empowering episode tackles four complex taboo subjects that women often deal with in silence until they show up on the fertility journey — vulvadynia, painful sex, thyroid dysfunction and menstrual pain. Getting a diagnosis of endometriosis to address these interconnected conditions requires persistence, patience and perseverance. If you’re struggling with pain or have exp

"Not Pregnant” and Surviving Mother's Day with Debi Frankle, MFT

May 08 2024 61 mins

This episode discusses the spectrum of grief that shows up in the process of family-building. From the loss of the dream of an effortless pregnancy, to the loss of pregnancies or live children, the fertility journey typically insists that we learn how to pick up the pieces and continue moving forward. Psychologist Debi Frankle, often referred to as “The Grief Lady” from the Cal

"Awakening Fertility" with Author Heng Ou - Optimizing the Mind & Body for Pregnancy

May 06 2024 73 mins

Highlighting the roles of nutrition, mindset and personal development that are pivotal when preparing for pregnancy, “awakening fertility” author Heng Ou shares insights and wisdom she’s inherited from her traditional Asian relatives. This episode reveals differences in diet and perspective that are effective in helping women overcome fertility challenges – by quieting thei

Making Peace with Surrogacy & Egg Donation with Marly Steinman

May 01 2024 56 mins

Executive Producer: Danica Thornberry Associate Producer: Miranda Ogletree Audio Engineer: Patrick Edwards This episode is sponsored by:wellpeople Integrative Healing (wellpeoplehealing.com)The Seed Fertility Program (seedfertility.com PROMO CODE: BABYMAKERS20)

Olympian Tara Lipinski Puts Her Embryos On The Ice

Apr 29 2024 72 mins

Tara Lipinski shares the less talked about aspects of her fertility journey — the role of acupuncture and spiritual transformation that came in the form of an unexpected female friendship.As a former Olympic gold medalist figure skater, Tara never thought she’d struggle with infertility. Following multiple miscarriages, she learned that becoming a mother involved being able to

What I Learned From My 19 Pregnancies - Former Fertility Patient Chippy Zuniga

Apr 24 2024 79 mins

Recurrent miscarriage invites us to ask ourselves, “What can I learn from losing a pregnancy?” This former patient explores how she was changed for the better while creating her family after surviving 16 pregnancy losses.This episode will reveal what’s possible when we release the illusion that we need to be in control over every detail when trying to conceive a healthy pregn