Love & Science Fertility Podcast
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I have been waiting to record this episode for a while, and I have a really wonderful guest with me today.
Dr. Sadikah Behbehani, and she is a friend, she is a colleague. She is the expert nationally, internationally, from my perspective, on endometriosis and reproductive surgery.
And she is both an REI and a MIGS-trained (minimally invasive gynecologic surgery) physician. And so it’s this beautiful combination of somebody who sees the pelvis through the eyes of an REI. And it’s just amazing.
What does authentic hope really look like in fertility care especially when outcomes are uncertain?
In this episode of Love & Science Fertility, we explore how hope can remain steady and empowering without drifting into false reassurance or unrealistic expectations. Grounded in evidence-based medicine and compassionate care, this conversation reframes hope as something patients can build, not just wait for.
We discuss how clear communication, structured treatment roadmaps, and an understanding of individual clinical factors—such as age, embryo quality, and diagnosis can help patients feel informed rather than overwhelmed. Rather than bypassing difficult emotions, authentic hope allows space for uncertainty while still supporting resilience, clarity, and forward movement.
This episode is for anyone navigating fertility treatment who wants to feel supported, informed, and emotionally anchored even when the path ahead feels unclear.
In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica Bove sits In this powerful episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica Bove sits down with Dr. Esra Shermadou, a board-certified family medicine physician, to explore premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) through both a medical and deeply personal lens.
In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica Bove sits down with Dr. Robyn Tiger, a double board-certified physician in diagnostic radiology and lifestyle medicine, trauma-informed mind-body expert, and founder of Stress-Free MD.
Dr. Robyn shares her powerful personal journey through chronic, unexplained physical symptoms that ultimately stemmed from severe chronic stress — and how discovering yoga, meditation, and lifestyle medicine quite literally saved her health and her life.
In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica introduces Starting To Thrive a twelve module course created from over a decade of clinical experience in reproductive endocrinology.
She shares why infertility so often overwhelms the nervous system, why information alone is not enough when the body is in survival mode, and how real transformation begins when the mind and body return to safety.
Dr. Erica Bove explores the power of intentional reflection and goal-setting during the fertility journey. She shares how writing down intentions can help reframe negative narratives around fertility treatments, while honoring both loss and growth along the way.
The winter solstice reminds us that even in the darkest season, the light begins to return. In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica reflects on the symbolism of light overcoming darkness and how this truth can offer comfort and perspective during the fertility journey.
Dr. Trina Dorrah is a certified physician coach who shares her experience of the fertility journey before she discovered coaching. She shares how coaching tools could have helped her navigate the process with much less shame, blame, self-judgment, and overwhelm.
Join us as we welcome the insightful and inspiring Dr. Kathy Gibney, a mentor, friend, and PhD psychologist whose career spans decades of dedication to physician wellness. Dr. Kathy shares her wisdom on the emotional landscape of medicine and the powerful simplicity of genuine human connection.
Dr. Sarah Wittry was just a resident when she realized she and her husband had infertility. Her story includes the heartache of navigating her fertility journey without emotional support, being open to many different pathways to parenthood, and how she wished she had discovered self compassion sooner.
Is the holiday season, especially while navigating a fertility journey, stealing your joy?
Learn practical, actionable strategies to manage stress, set boundaries, and cultivate moments of joy, even when faced with expectations and triggers.
Choosing between a Fresh and a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)?
Join us as we explore the history, current success rates, and the specific clinical and practical reasons why one approach might be better for your unique situation.