MILES: Men, Infertility, and Life Experiences

Steven Miller
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  • MENTAL HEALTH

Infertility impacts 1 in 8 couples in the United States. This includes men, but we rarely talk about how infertility impacts us. MILES podcast highlights the male experience of infertility to help other men going through infertility, miscarriage, or other family-building issues.

  1. 6D AGO

    Two 2 Tango: A Conversation with Dr. Liz Grill

    In this episode, we explore how infertility affects couples — emotionally, relationally, and individually. While infertility is often discussed as a medical diagnosis, its impact on communication, intimacy, identity, and partnership can be just as profound. Couples may find themselves navigating grief, uncertainty, shifting roles, and different coping styles, all while trying to stay connected to one another. I’m joined by Dr. Liz Grill, a psychologist specializing in reproductive mental health, to talk about the complex dynamics infertility can introduce into relationships. Dr. Grill shares insights on how partners can support one another through fertility treatment, as well as practical strategies for maintaining empathy and connection during stressful moments. Whether you are personally experiencing infertility, supporting a loved one, or are a mental health or medical professional seeking to better understand the couple experience, this conversation offers validation, guidance, and hope. Dr. Liz Grill https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlizgrill/ https://www.instagram.com/dr.lizgrill/ Steven Miller's Social Media ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sjmiller2024/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-miller-7082b1191/

    39 min

  2. FEB 3

    Is Machismo Really a Bad Thing? A Conversation with Dr. Anna Flores-Locke

    In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Dr. Anna Flores-Locke, LPC, for an insightful conversation on the impact of infertility within the Latinx community. We explore the unique cultural, systemic, and access-related barriers that individuals and couples may face, as well as the powerful resilience factors that are often overlooked. Dr. Flores-Locke also unpacks the role of machismo in infertility experiences—challenging common assumptions and asking an important question: Is machismo always harmful, or can it also be a source of strength? Tune in for a nuanced, culturally grounded discussion you won’t want to miss.Dr. Anna Flores Locke is an international award-winning author and educator who has worked in the mental health profession for more than fifteen years. She holds a doctorate in counseling and is a licensed professional counselor in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Puerto Rico. She currently owns Charlandra Counseling Services, a virtual infertility counseling center, and is an assistant professor at Nyack College. Dr. Anna is an active leader in the American Counseling Association and the author of Body Betrayal: Understanding and Living with Infertility and Introduction to 21st Century Counseling: AMulticultural and Social Justice Perspective. From her personal and clinical experience with infertility, Dr. Anna created the Fertility Clarity © approach to infertility counseling. She is a Latina twin mom from Chicago, currently lives in New Jersey, and enjoys dancing and going to the beach. Dr. Anna is available for seminars, consulting, group book discussions, and speaking engagements. Learn more at www.charlandra.com or contact her at alocke@charlandra.com.   Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/charlandra1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.anna.flores.locke/ Steven Miller's Social Media ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sjmiller2024/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-miller-7082b1191/

    39 min

  3. 11/11/2025

    First Episode for the First: A Conversation with Elizabeth Carr

    Welcome to the 4th Season of The MILES Podcast! Steven Miller and Elizabeth Carr, the first baby born through IVF in the U.S., discuss their experiences with infertility and the importance of education and awareness. They explore the emotional impact, the role of nonprofits, and how open conversations can reduce stigma and support mental health. Elizabeth Carr's Social Media https://www.instagram.com/ejordan12/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethc/ Steven Miller's Social Media https://www.instagram.com/sjmiller2024/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-miller-7082b1191/

    36 min

  4. 01/13/2025

    Building Your Family: A Conversation with Lisa Schuman, LCSW

    This week's episode was a recording that got away from me and was never released. This was not due to the quality of the conversation with Lisa, but just an error on my part. Lisa Schuman, LCSW, is a leading expert in family building and has helped people around globe build the families of their dreams. She has lectured extensively and has written numerous articles on a variety of family building subjects including LGBTQ, and single parent family building. Ms. Schuman also runs workshops and offers counseling for parents and children who have formed their families through sperm and egg donation or adoption. Ms. Schuman has been working as a licensed therapist for more than two decades and is currently the Director of Mental Health Services for Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut and Gay Parents to Be.  Participant Form for Peer Support Program ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/NseN5TW7JcdBWwCs8⁠⁠⁠ Volunteer Form: ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/eSQJ46mRjTK57fVT8⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.menshelpline.org⁠⁠

    46 min

  5. 01/06/2025

    Oh Canada!: A Conversation with Dr. Dan Nayot

    In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing Dr. Dan Nayot from Toronto, Ontario. Dr. Nayot is currently the Medical Director of The Fertility Partners, Canada’s largest network of IVF clinics. As part of the executive team, he is committed to optimizing patient outcomes, physician education, implementing technological innovation, and spearheading research and development.  Participant Form for Peer Support Program ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/NseN5TW7JcdBWwCs8⁠⁠ Volunteer Form: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/eSQJ46mRjTK57fVT8⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.menshelpline.org⁠⁠

    43 min

  6. 09/13/2024

    Next On Deck: A Conversation with Brian Decker

    This week I had the privilege of interviewing Brian Decker from the Seattle, Washington area. Brian was the first to sign up as a volunteer for our Peer Support program. Brian and his wife have gone through IUI, IVF, and a miscarriage, and was successful with IVF, with the birth of his son. We discuss his experience with the fertility journey and the support he received. Participant Form for Peer Support Program ⁠https://forms.gle/NseN5TW7JcdBWwCs8⁠ Volunteer Form: ⁠https://forms.gle/eSQJ46mRjTK57fVT8⁠ ⁠www.menshelpline.org⁠

    1h 15m

  7. 08/30/2024

    Is It Grief? A Conversation with Karyn Rosenberg, LCSW

    This week's episode, I interviewed Karyn Rosenberg, quite a while ago, but as we were getting Men's Helpline up and running, my attention had been distracted. Karyn and I discuss that often when we think about infertility, we don't always think it is grief that we are going through. We also talk about disenfranchised grief, as it relates to Mother's Day and Father's Day. Karyn Rosenberg, LCSW, PMH-C has a private psychotherapy practice in Florida and North Carolina. She is a trauma trained clinician in EMDR. (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She specializes in grief, loss, trauma, and reproductive mental health. She holds a certification in perinatal mental health assisting clients with postpartum depression and anxiety. She works in the field of third-party reproduction, offering consultation, mental health screenings and evaluations, and counseling with egg/sperm/embryo donors, gestational carriers, and Intended Parents. Karyn has been an invited speaker at professional conferences and serves as a lecturer and trainer for the community. She is invited to work with schools and workplaces offering crisis counseling and providing critical incident stress debriefing. Karyn is a published contributing author in The ABA Guide to Assisted Reproduction: Techniques, Legal Issues and Pathways to Success (ABA Consumer Guide) (2016) and Understanding the Journey: A Lifespan Approach to Working with Grieving People (2019). Karyn is happily married to her husband and has two beautiful and smart daughters. When she isn’t seeing clients, you will find her on her Peloton, reading a great book, or jamming out to live music. Instagram: @karynlcsw Participant Form for Peer Support Program https://forms.gle/NseN5TW7JcdBWwCs8 Volunteer Form: https://forms.gle/eSQJ46mRjTK57fVT8 www.menshelpline.org

    50 min

  8. 08/25/2024

    International Bereaved Father's Day: A Conversation with Jonathon Cheslock

    Welcome to the 3rd season of The MILES Podcast. This special episode commemorates International Bereaved Father's Day, first held in Australia in 2010. This day recognizes parents who have lost children through miscarriage or stillbirth, as well as young and adult children. I would include failed embryo transfers, too. Jonathon Cheslock is this episode's guest. Jonathon shares his experiences with multiple miscarriages. Recently experienced his wife having a twin pregnancy, resulting in one twin, boy, passing away at 31 weeks, while delivering a baby girl at 34 weeks. How to Acknowledge International Bereaved Father’s Day? | Cake Blog | Cake: Create a Free End of Life Plan (joincake.com) Peer-To-Peer – MensHelpline Volunteer – MensHelpline

    48 min
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Infertility impacts 1 in 8 couples in the United States. This includes men, but we rarely talk about how infertility impacts us. MILES podcast highlights the male experience of infertility to help other men going through infertility, miscarriage, or other family-building issues.

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