Talking Away the Taboo with Dr. Aimee Baron Dr. Aimee Baron

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, neonatologist, Michelle Weissman, MD joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...
-how she became a single mother by choice...to 4 children
-how this was never her "plan A" and she didn't even consider becoming a parent until she was in her 30s, with no dating prospects on the horizon
-the process of how and why she got comfortable with the idea
-how she broke the news to her parents and their reaction and her entire fertility journey
-her support system, her community's reaction to her children, and what her kids think about being raised by a single mother
More about Michelle Weissman, MD: 
Michelle Weissman, MD is a neonatologist in Bergen County, NJ and the proud mother by choice to 4 amazing boys, ages 14, 12 (twins) and 10. Growing up in the modern orthodox community, this path was never “Plan A” for her, but she has been surrounded by a warm and supportive family and community.  She shares her story to give hope and strength to those still waiting to build the family of their dreams.
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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo,  Dr. Eric Surrey, Rabbi Idit Solomon, and Lori Metz, LCSW, CCM, BC-THM join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...
-the most frequently asked questions about donor conception
-who considers using a donor
-how one picks a donor
-the emotions that people typically grapple with
-who needs to know that you are using a donor (the egg salad comment was so great here!)
-how the Jewish community relates to donor-conceived children
Spoiler alert: Dr. Surrey was the doctor that Rabbi Solomon used for her donor-conceived children, and she talks all about that here. If you are thinking about embarking on a donor journey, or you are already on that road, this is the episode for you.
More about Dr. Eric Surrey:
Dr. Eric Surrey is a Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist at CCRM Colorado. He is past President of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, Society of Reproductive Surgeons and the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society and currently serves on the Executive Council of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology.
More about Rabbi Idit Solomon: 
Rabbi Idit Solomon is the founder of Hasidah. Rabbi Solomon earned a Master's Degree in Jewish Education and led the Department of Jewish Education in Columbus, OH. She is also an alumnus of the Rabbis Without Borders program and a member of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality's Clergy Leadership Program.
More about Lori Metz, LCSW, CCM, BC-THM: 
Lori Metz, LCSW, CCM, BC-THM, is a therapist, author, creator, and host of LIFE, love, insight, fertility, experiences podcast, manages support groups, workshops, and speaks publicly.  She has worked in health care for over twenty years in various settings such as hospitals, home care, health insurance, and patient safety oversight organizations, serving an array of communities. Her expertise on mental health, how to process and cope with infertility psychologically and emotionally, pursuing third-party reproduction to build your family, deciding to redefine your vision of family as well as communication skills, relationship strategies, self-care, nurturing, and more. She encourages curiosity and changing your perspective when going through treatment and using gratitude to cope. Her profound understanding of those providing care, needing care, and paying for care has allowed her to develop successful strategic campaigns and programs across the country.  She is currently organizing an initiative to add donor conception and adoption to the medical intake process by replacing the category “other” with donor and adoption. The change will improve health outcomes while reducing unnecessary costs.
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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Taliya Corbett joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...
-the story of her daughter, Ora, who was stillborn, after having 4 healthy boys
-how she was raised as a Muslim, and fell in love with Judaism (and her husband, Ari) and converted at 26
-dealing with secondary infertility after she had her first

-how she always wanted to have a girl and the difficult pregnancy with her daughter (she had preeclampsia and Ora was also on the small side)
-the huge shock that Ora was stillborn
-the delivery, her grief process and how she tries her best to be the best mother she can to all her children
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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chari Pere joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...
-her miscarriage, a harrowing experience of losing a very wanted pregnancy
-how she wanted to take her skills and talent and use it to help people all over the world fell less alone
-how she decided to tell her story via cartoons
-why she wanted to tell her story via the Jewish lens and gives her suggestions on how to get through this kind of a loss.

-her series of cartoons, “Miscarried: An Unspoken Cartoonmentary”
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-View her portfolio
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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Chani Melamed joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...
-getting married at 26 years old
-her 14 year marriage to her husband without children
-how she has been able to remain positive and have a zest for life despite her challenges with fertility
-how she chooses to enjoy life each and every day through her "go-getter" attitude
-how she remains hopeful after all this time
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On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shira Collings MS, NCC, LPC joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about...
-eating disorders, body image, and fertility journeys
-how each of them, separately or together, can make Passover challenging
-giving yourself grace to engage with the eating restrictions as little or as much as you want
-setting boundaries on conversation topics or triggers
-leaning into ritual to make the holiday meaningful for you
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-Email her at shira@iwassupposedtohaveababy.org
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