FriedEggs Podcast

w/ Amy Salke and Kayti Christian
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A podcast about infertility and IVF

  1. 5D AGO

    Ep 43: Surviving another year of infertility and ivf (✌️2025)

    2025 came at us hard. Kayti navigated life with a newborn, Amy faced the unpredictable world of surrogacy, and together we kept running the IVF and infertility marathon. In this episode, we reflect on the lessons this year taught us — the emotional highs and lows, the moments of resilience, and the ways we’ve grown stronger and softer in equal measure. We share practical strategies for handling infertility in the new year, from building your support system to creating tools that make the chaos more manageable. We talk about the challenges of parenthood, the emotional work of surrogacy, and the victories — big and small — that remind us why community matters. Plus, stick around for a surprise at the end of the episode you won’t see coming. We’ll be taking a short holiday break and will be back with new episodes on January 9, 2026. ⭐️ If this episode resonates, follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts — it helps others in the IVF and infertility community find us and feel less alone. 💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter "Everyone's Getting Pregnant Without Me"⁠⁠ for stories from the TTC frontlines, episode highlights, and practical tips. 🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠ 🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

    1h 13m

  2. 12/12/2025

    Ep 42: Learning to love our bodies during (and after) IVF

    In this episode, we spill the truth about how infertility and IVF mess with our body image, from surprise weight shifts to feeling like we don't recognize our own bodies. We’re keeping it honest, funny, and real, celebrating the ways our bodies are resilient while still owning that it’s okay to want a few tweaks. Plus, we share our favorite self-care hacks (everything shower, anyone?) and why leaning on our people makes the chaos a lot more manageable. ⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us! 💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter "Everyone's Getting Pregnant Without Me"⁠⁠ for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful recs from the TTC frontlines. 🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠ 🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

    1h 16m

  3. 11/21/2025

    Ep 41: Acupuncture for fertility with Dr Sarah Bentolila, DAIM, L.Ac

    Our favorite acupuncturist — and Kayti’s personal fertility fairy godmother — is on the pod today! Dr. Bento (Dr. Sarah Bentolila), DAIM, L.Ac, who treated Kayti for two years and played a huge role in helping her get pregnant, joins us for a deep and grounded conversation about acupuncture for fertility. We get into all the big questions: how acupuncture supports IVF and infertility, how Chinese herbal medicine can complement IVF and Western medicine, the truth about eating liver, and the mystery of whether you really need to wear socks. Dr. Bento brings so much clarity, compassion, and humor to a topic that’s often overwhelming — and if you’ve ever sat on an acupuncture table wondering what on earth is happening, this episode will hopefully give you answers and ease your mind. ❤️ Follow Dr. Bento and her work at https://www.instagram.com/_taproot and https://www.acupuncturetaproot.com ⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us. 💌 Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, “Everyone’s Getting Pregnant Without Me,” for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful TTC-frontline recommendations. 🎶 Intro music by Fog Chaser🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

    43 min

  4. 11/14/2025

    Ep 40: The one where we cry a lot: canceled cycles, pregnant friends, and our holiday plans

    We’re crying, we’re laughing, and we’re surviving the holidays without losing it. Amy’s egg retrieval got canceled (spoiler: insurance companies can kick rocks), and we’re talking getting lapped by friends with pregnancy announcements, plus all the messy emotions infertility brings. We get real about feeling left behind, share how we find small joys, practice self-care, binge our favorite holiday movies, and lean on each other (and you!) to get through it. ⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us! 💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter "Everyone's Getting Pregnant Without Me"⁠⁠ for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful recs from the TTC frontlines. 🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠ 🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

    48 min

  5. 11/07/2025

    Ep 39: Kick-starting IVF–How to choose your clinic & what your embryologist wants you to know with Embryologist Allison Anderson

    Our favorite embryologist is back! Allison Anderson is here to kick off a new real-time IVF series as Amy begins another cycle. We’re starting at square one: how to choose the right clinic, doctor, and embryology lab, and how to communicate with the team who will be caring for your embryos. Allison demystifies what actually happens in the lab, shares empowering patient advocacy tips, along with funny behind-the-scenes stories (yes, embryologist nicknames are real). Follow Allison on Instagram @askanembryologist and Tiktok. ⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us! 💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter "Everyone's Getting Pregnant Without Me"⁠⁠ for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful recs from the TTC frontlines. 🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠ 🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

    1h 1m

  6. 10/31/2025

    Ep 38: Tarot, fertility & the power of intuition with actor and tarot reader Ferin Petrelli

    🎃 It’s Halloween, and the vibes are mystical. ✨ This week, Amy and Kayti welcome the enchanting Ferin Petrelli — actor, writer, intuitive, and tarot card reader — for a conversation that blends fertility talk with a touch of the magical. Ferin shares her experience with egg freezing, the deeply personal story behind why she chose to do it, and how we can use intuition, spirituality, and a dash of cosmic timing to navigate big life transitions. Then she turns the tables (and the cards!) for live tarot readings with Amy and Kayti — pulling insights that are as spooky-accurate as they are inspiring. 🃏💫 This episode will leave you reflecting, laughing, and maybe even reaching for your own deck. Follow Ferin on Instagram ⁠@ferinpetrelli ⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us! 💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter "Everyone's Getting Pregnant Without Me"⁠⁠ for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful recs from the TTC frontlines. 🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠ 🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

    1h 23m

  7. 10/17/2025

    Ep 37: How to balance work and IVF - plus other listener questions

    This week on the FriedEggs podcast, we’re answering listener questions like when to seek out a doctor for infertility, coping strategies during the two-week wait, and how to manage work with IVF. ⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us! 💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter “Everyone’s getting pregnant without me”⁠⁠ for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful recs from the TTC frontlines. 🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠ 🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

    1h 6m

  8. 10/10/2025

    Ep 36: What we regret trying for infertility (liver, red light, and more)

    This week on the FriedEggs podcast, we’re diving into the weird and wonderful world of liver juice, supplements, red light therapy, and a nostalgic throwback to the Preseed era (life before fertility treatments, iykyk). Amy shares the new therapy she’s trying for her hip and how IVF makes it nearly impossible to deal with any other medical issue because, honestly, who has the time? Plus, Kayti celebrates baby girl’s transfer anniversary and her very first Halloween. 🎃 ⭐️ If the pod has helped you feel seen, please follow and rate us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It helps others in the infertility community find us! 💌 Subscribe to our ⁠⁠weekly newsletter “Everyone’s getting pregnant without me”⁠⁠ for infertility stories, episode updates, and thoughtful recs from the TTC frontlines. 🎶 Intro music by ⁠⁠Fog Chaser⁠⁠ 🎥 Photography by ⁠⁠20Twenty Productions⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care.

    1h 3m
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A podcast about infertility and IVF

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  • Creator
    w/ Amy Salke and Kayti Christian
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © w/ Amy Salke and Kayti Christian
  • Show Website
    FriedEggs Podcast

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