Unspoken: The Fertility Network Podcast

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Welcome to Unspoken, a heartfelt podcast by Fertility Network UK, dedicated to sharing the real-life stories of individuals and couples navigating the complex world of fertility. Whether you are facing fertility struggles yourself, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more about this often overlooked aspect of reproductive health, this podcast is for you. Find out more at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ Follow us: www.instagram.com/fertilitynetworkuk https://www.facebook.com/FertilityNetworkUK www.linkedin.com/company/fertility-network-uk https://www.tiktok.com/@fertililitynetworkuk https://x.com/FertilityNUK www.youtube.com/@FertilityNetworkUK

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community: 3. Navigating Life Without Children

    Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community What happens when life doesn’t follow the path to parenthood? This heartfelt discussion explores identity, purpose, and creating a meaningful life beyond having children with honesty and openness. In this final episode of the Breaking the Silence series, host Anita Guru is joined by: Aisha Balesaria, Coach & Founder of MindBodyRevival_Coach; Writer, Speaker & Reproductive Health AdvocateDr Rima Lamba, Clinical Director & Counselling Psychologist, Blue River PsychologyMs Srividya Seshadri, Consultant Gynaecologist, Apex Fertility Together, they explore how to navigate life when the journey to parenthood takes an unexpected turn. Aisha shares her lived experience and reflections on redefining womanhood, while Dr Lamba and Dr Seshadri bring emotional and clinical perspectives on wellbeing and acceptance. This live recording was part of the Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community event, held on Tuesday 5th August 2025, bringing together voices from across the community to spark open, honest conversations about fertility and reproductive health. Find out more: If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below. Contact Samaritans on 116 123 Contact NHS on 111 DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

    28 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community: 2. Experiencing Baby Loss, Miscarriage & Failed IVF

    Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community A heartfelt conversation about grief, miscarriage, and IVF loss in the South Asian community. Our guests share powerful stories of healing, compassion, and finding light after heartbreak whilst balancing cultural expectations from both a lived experience and expert perspective. In this deeply moving discussion, host Anita Guru speaks with: Dr Rima Lamba, Clinical Director & Counselling Psychologist, Blue River PsychologyMadhuri Bedi, Outreach Coordinator for South Asian Communities, SANDSMs Srividya Seshadri, Consultant Gynaecologist, Apex FertilityTogether, they explore the pain and stigma surrounding baby loss, miscarriage, and failed IVF within South Asian communities. Madhuri shares her personal story of loss and advocacy, Dr Lamba brings a therapeutic lens to grief and resilience, and Dr Seshadri offers compassionate clinical insight. This live recording was part of the Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community event, held on Tuesday 5th August 2025, bringing together voices from across the community to spark open, honest conversations about fertility and reproductive health. Find out more: If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below. Contact Samaritans on 116 123 Contact NHS on 111 DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

    31 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community: 1. Trying to Conceive and Navigating Fertility Treatment

    Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community Five inspiring voices open up about fertility struggles, IVF, and breaking cultural taboos in South Asian communities. A raw, hopeful, and honest discussion about what it really means to navigate conception and community expectations. In this powerful opening episode, host Anita Guru is joined by: Dr Ravina Bhanot, GP & Women’s Health SpecialistRakhee Shah, Holistic Fertility Therapist, Integrated Functional Nutrition Practitioner & CoachMs Srividya Seshadri, Consultant Gynaecologist, Apex Fertility Seema Duggal, Fertility in the Workplace, Fertility Network UKAlpa Patel, BBC Presenter & ReporterTogether, they share clinical insights, lived experiences, and cultural perspectives on trying to conceive and undergoing IVF in South Asian communities. This episode breaks the silence around fertility struggles, challenges cultural expectations, and offers hope and solidarity to anyone walking a similar path. This live recording was part of the Breaking the Silence – Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community event, held on Tuesday 5th August 2025, bringing together voices from across the community to spark open, honest conversations about fertility and reproductive health. Find out more: If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below. Contact Samaritans on 116 123 Contact NHS on 111 DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

    28 min

  4. 1 SEPT

    What you need to know before starting fertility treatment

    Summary Doctor Abraham Zavala joins from Clinica Tambre in Alicante and in this episode shares his advice and tips for people starting out on a fertility journey, explaining baseline tests and shares advice for anyone considering treatment abroad. Clinica Tambre are the official sponsor for Season 2 of Unspoken, and we are so excited to invite him onto this episode. From an early age, Dr Abraham Zavala knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine and found his true passion: gynaecology and reproductive medicine. During his training he discovered his interest in helping women and couples along their journey towards parenthood, which led him to specialise in fertility. Today, as part of the Tambre team, he not only contributes through his knowledge and experience in complex cases such as repeated implantation failure or recurrent pregnancy loss, but also with his empathy and commitment to each patient. Dr Zavala talks about his career, what he values most about his work and how he and his team treat each patient at Tambre with a comprehensive, human and attentive approach. Where to find Dr Abraham: Links: You can find out more about Doctor Abraham Zavala and Tambre here – https://www.instagram.com/dr_zavala_gyn https://www.instagram.com/tambre_international/ https://www.clinicatambre.com/en/dr-abraham-zavala-gynaecologist https://www.clinicatambre.com If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below. Contact Samaritans on 116 123 Contact NHS on 111 We are now sponsored! We are thrilled that Season 2 is sponsored by Tambre – a leading Assisted Reproduction centre based in Madrid. Tambre believe that fertility care should be both advanced and deeply human. Find out more about them here https://www.clinicatambre.com/en/ DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

    45 min

  5. 11 AUG

    Future Fertility: The Biology Behind Egg Freezing & IVF

    In this episode, Dr Sharleen Hapuarachi from Bourn Hall Clinic, delves into the process of egg collection and freezing, genetic testing and recurrent miscarriage. She shares some common misconceptions and great advice for anyone seeking treatment. Doctor Sharleen is a Consultant at Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic and has established herself as a leading expert in the field of reproductive medicine, securing key roles in areas such as Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGTA), recurrent miscarriage clinics and transgender fertility preservation. Her dedication to patient advocacy and empowerment is evident in her approach to supporting individuals on their fertility journeys. With a particular interest in fertility preservation, especially social egg freezing, Sharleen is a passionate advocate for women having the right to choose the timing of starting a family. She believes that every woman should have the autonomy to make this decision on her own terms. In addition to her clinical work, Sharleen is committed to the education and development of future IVF specialists. She has initiated a rolling teaching program within her clinic for allied health practitioners in fertility, providing a platform for continuous learning through case reviews and reflections. This initiative has been instrumental in enhancing the knowledge and skills of those entering the field of reproductive medicine. Bourn Hall Clinic are an official partner of Fertility Network UK, they partner with Fertility in the Workplace initiative to improve the experience for those juggling workplace commitments alongside fertility treatment and have been paramount in producing the Clinic Pledge. Links: You can find out more about Doctor Sharleen and Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic here – https://www.bournhall.co.uk/clinic-team/dr-sharleen-hapuarachi/ https://www.bournhall.co.uk If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below. Contact Samaritans on 116 123 Contact NHS on 111 We are now sponsored! We are thrilled that Season 2 is sponsored by Tambre – a leading Assisted Reproduction centre based in Madrid. Tambre believe that fertility care should be both advanced and deeply human. Find out more about them here https://www.clinicatambre.com/en/ DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

    54 min

  6. 28 JUL

    Breaking the Silence: Fertility Journeys in the South Asian Community

    In this episode, Anita Guru is joined by Seetal Savla to discuss the nuances within the South Asian community in relation to fertility, the unhelpful comments, her own lived experiences during a heartbreaking journey, and how to support someone who is on a fertility pathway. Seetal is a fertility patient advocate, writer and speaker. Having experienced multiple failed IVFs and losses before becoming mum to a daughter, she is passionate about sharing her story to support others and challenge stigma - particularly within South Asian communities. Seetal is dedicated to creating space for honest, compassionate conversations around fertility, loss and hope. Through her writing and advocacy, she helps others feel less alone in their journeys. Don’t miss the South Asian Heritage Month Event on 5th August 2025 in London Where to find Seetal: Follow Seetal's story and work on Instagram @seetalsavla You can read some of Seetal’s work below: Infertility as an Indian woman for HuffPost UK Where are all the South Asian egg donors for Metro If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below. Contact Samaritans on 116 123 Contact NHS on 111 We are now sponsored! We are thrilled that Season 2 is sponsored by Tambre – a leading Assisted Reproduction centre based in Madrid. Tambre believe that fertility care should be both advanced and deeply human. Find out more about them here https://www.clinicatambre.com/en/ DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

    51 min

  7. 14 JUL

    Breaking the Silence: Supporting Black Women Through Fertility Struggles

    In this episode, host Anita is joined by Ogechi Ekwegh, an award-winning volunteer with Fertility Network UK, where she facilitates the Black Women's Group. Over the past four years, she has dedicated her time to volunteering for the charity, including partnering with Gaia Family and Fertility Network UK to organise a mental health and fertility event. Having undergone fertility treatment herself, Ogechi is also exploring alternative paths to motherhood. In addition to her volunteer work, Ogechi is a project manager responsible for planning Judicial recruitment across England and Wales. Where to find Ogechi: You can find out Ogechi here on Instagram @faith_fertilitysupport If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below. Contact Samaritans on 116 123 Contact NHS on 111 We are now sponsored! We are thrilled that Season 2 is sponsored by Tambre – a leading Assisted Reproduction centre based in Madrid. Tambre believe that fertility care should be both advanced and deeply human. Find out more about them here https://www.clinicatambre.com/en/ DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

    48 min

  8. 30 JUN

    Exploring Male Infertility

    Doctor Justin Chu, Medical Director at TFP Oxford Fertility, joins Anita Guru in today's episode, which focuses on male fertility. They explore some of the tests available, common myths and advice for men who wish to preserve or improve their fertility. In April 2024, Dr Justin joined TFP Oxford to provide clinical leadership. He is committed to delivering holistic and expert care to women and couples seeking fertility and recurrent miscarriage assessment and treatment. Justin continues to lead Tommy's Recurrent Miscarriage Centre in Birmingham. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and currently supervises two PhD students at the University of Birmingham. TFP Fertility is an official partner of Fertility Network UK and supports the charity's work for male infertility. The partnership aims to break the silence surrounding male infertility and enable men to speak up about the impact a diagnosis of infertility has on their mental and emotional wellbeing, as well as help them navigate the support available. Where to find Dr Justin Chu: Links: You can find out more about Doctor Justin Chu here - https://tfp-fertility.com/en-gb/tfp-oxford-fertility/our-clinic/team/justin-chu Find TFP Fertility here - https://tfp-fertility.com/ Link to resources on HIM Fertility and support group https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/himfertility/ If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below. Contact Samaritans on 116 123 Contact NHS on 111 We are now sponsored! We are thrilled that Season 2 is sponsored by Tambre – a leading Assisted Reproduction centre based in Madrid. Tambre believe that fertility care should be both advanced and deeply human. Find out more about them here https://www.clinicatambre.com/en/ DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.

    39 min
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Welcome to Unspoken, a heartfelt podcast by Fertility Network UK, dedicated to sharing the real-life stories of individuals and couples navigating the complex world of fertility. Whether you are facing fertility struggles yourself, know someone who is, or simply want to learn more about this often overlooked aspect of reproductive health, this podcast is for you. Find out more at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ Follow us: www.instagram.com/fertilitynetworkuk https://www.facebook.com/FertilityNetworkUK www.linkedin.com/company/fertility-network-uk https://www.tiktok.com/@fertililitynetworkuk https://x.com/FertilityNUK www.youtube.com/@FertilityNetworkUK

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