My Fertility Podcast

Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais

Hello superhumans! My Fertility Podcast is hosted by Dr. Meivys Garcia and Dr. Marta Wais, REIs at Markham Fertility Centre. We explore the many facets of conception, pregnancy, and reproductive health. We're not just talking about the medical side of things, but also the emotional, psychological, and even the societal aspects that come with the journey to parenthood. Infertility is hard enough. Our goal is to provide education along with a good dose of encouragement and support. Whether you're just starting to think about having a baby, actively trying or facing challenges along the way, My Fertility Podcast will be your go to resource for honest conversations and a supportive community. Let's demystify the world of fertility together.

  1. EP92: Reproductive immunology Part 4, Cytokines Part 2: Treatment options for elevated cytokines (Intralipids, Steroids, TNF Alpha Inhibitors, IVIG, Tacrolimus & Hydroxychloroquine)

    2d ago

    EP92: Reproductive immunology Part 4, Cytokines Part 2: Treatment options for elevated cytokines (Intralipids, Steroids, TNF Alpha Inhibitors, IVIG, Tacrolimus & Hydroxychloroquine)

    Today we get into the nitty gritty of treatments for elevated cytokines. This is Part 2 in our series on the topic of cytokines. This episode covers: Intralipids, Steroids, TNF Alpha Inhibitors, IVIG, Tacrolimus and Hydroxychloroquine. We include data and studies as well as our approach when speaking to patients about treatment options.  You may also be interested in: EP78: Reproductive immunology Part 1: Testing and treatments  EP83: Reproductive immunology Part 2: LAD & LIT (Leukocyte Antibody Detection & Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy) EP87: Reproductive immunology Part 3, Cytokines Part 1: What are cytokines? And who should be testing? Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com

    31 min
  2. EP91: Teri's story: Childfree not by choice - I'm living a full and intentional life!

    May 19

    EP91: Teri's story: Childfree not by choice - I'm living a full and intentional life!

    Today we welcome Teri Hart to our show! Teri openly shares with us her fertility journey, reflections and what it is like at present day to be childfree not by choice - living a full and intentional life.  About Teri: With over 30 years of broadcasting experience, Teri is one of Canada's most recognized and sought after media personalities, a multi-talented host, interviewer, critic, and producer, and now podcaster. Terry is the host, creator and executive producer of The Heart of it All, a podcast about the realities of caregiving, which launch in 2025. Connect with Teri Hart: Instagram @terihart The Hart of it All Podcast @thehartofitallpod Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com

    1h 6m
  3. EP90: Mother's Day: Partner support, SMBC, and the fertility journey with Brittany Marshall, Social Worker & Psychotherapist

    May 5

    EP90: Mother's Day: Partner support, SMBC, and the fertility journey with Brittany Marshall, Social Worker & Psychotherapist

    Today we talk about Mother's Day and all the emotions this day brings. We welcome Brittany Marshall, Social Worker & Psychotherapist, to discuss coping mechanisms to you help navigate this day as someone going through a fertility journey, how partners can provide support and what it may be like for SMBC. Brittany Marshall is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families across Ontario. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto in 2016 and has worked in a range of settings including hospitals, family health teams, post-secondary institutions, and private practice. Brittany brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to her work. Having personally navigated infertility and becoming a parent through IVF, she is deeply passionate about supporting people throughout their fertility journeys. She is also committed to supporting healthcare professionals working in this field, with a focus on emotional wellbeing, communication, and burnout prevention. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping individuals build resilience and meaningful coping strategies. Connect with Brittany Marshall for psychotherapy, supervision or public speaking opportunities: Instagram: @brittanymarshallcounselling Website: https://brittanymarshallcounselling.ca/ Book a Free Consult: https://brittanymarshallcounselling.janeapp.com/ Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com

    44 min
  4. EP89: Holding space for loss: Navigating miscarriage with Dara Roth Edney, Social Worker & Psychotherapist

    Apr 28

    EP89: Holding space for loss: Navigating miscarriage with Dara Roth Edney, Social Worker & Psychotherapist

    Today we welcome back to our show, Dara Roth Edney (MSW, RSW), who is the Founder and Clinical Director Informed Fertility, Reproductive Counsellor, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist. We speak about various forms of grief and navigating miscarriage and what may be referred to as "invisible loss". Dara joined us previously for EP57: Navigating Mother's Day.  Dara is a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience, and the founder and Clinical Director of Informed Fertility, a group counselling practice specializing in family building. Dara supports people navigating infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, 2SLGBTQ+ and solo parent family building, identity-based fertility planning, and complex medical or psychosocial histories. She provides grief and relationship counselling, third-party reproduction counselling, and practical tools for coping, communication, and boundary setting. Dara developed and teaches Canada’s first university-level professional development course in fertility counselling, is Past Chair of the Counselling Special Interest Group of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, a board member of Donor Conception Canada, and a recognized leader in the field of reproductive mental health. Her work is grounded in inclusive, trauma-informed and evidence-based care - shaped by her clinical expertise and her personal lived experience with infertility, loss, and surrogacy. You can connect with Dara on Instagram @dara.informedfertility Website: https://informedfertility.ca/ Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com

    1h 11m
  5. EP88: CFAW Special: Recent breakthroughs in the world of fertility

    Apr 21

    EP88: CFAW Special: Recent breakthroughs in the world of fertility

    This week is Canadian Fertility Awareness Week (CFAW), and we are going talk about recent breakthroughs that have come about in the world of fertility. If you're trying to conceive, thinking about fertility treatment or already going through treatment, chances are that in the last year you may have seen many of these headlines such as: Neo IVF breakthrough increases success rates or AI chooses the best embryo, or scientists reverse egg aging, and more.. Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com

    28 min
  6. EP87: Reproductive immunology Part 3, Cytokines Part 1: What are cytokines? And who should be testing?

    Apr 14

    EP87: Reproductive immunology Part 3, Cytokines Part 1: What are cytokines? And who should be testing?

    Today we are continuing our reproductive immunology series, with a deep dive into cytokines — a topic that generates so many questions, confusion and honestly mixed emotions for patients. We cover cytokines in the context of recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). This Part 3 of our series on the immune system. You may also be interested in: EP78: Reproductive immunology Part 1: Testing and treatments EP83: Reproductive immunology Part 2: LAD & LIT (Leukocyte Antibody Detection & Lymphocyte Immunization Therapy) EP51: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) Part 1: Risk factors & the 5 categories of causes EP56: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) Part 2: Testing & management options  EP72: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) Part 1: What causes RIF? And why all the controversy? EP76: Recurrent implantation failure (RIF) Part 2: Diagnosis and treatment options Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com

    31 min
  7. EP86: Supporting the whole woman: Mental health care through fertility, loss & postpartum with Dr. Bev Young

    Mar 31

    EP86: Supporting the whole woman: Mental health care through fertility, loss & postpartum with Dr. Bev Young

    Today we welcome Dr. Bev Young to our show! Dr. Young is the Co-Founder of BRIA, a one-stop shop for women's mental health care. She is a psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience, specializing in women’s mental health issues across the reproductive life cycle. Her career has focused specifically on mood and anxiety disorders relating to pregnancy, infertility, perinatal loss, and postpartum adjustment. Before co-founding BRIA, Dr. Young developed and led two of the largest perinatal psychiatry programs in Ontario and trained many perinatal psychiatrists across the province. As a leader in her field, she is relentlessly dedicated to improving access to high quality reproductive psychiatric care. With her new virtual clinic, BRIA, she hopes to provide access to mental health services to women across Canada. Connect with BRIA on Instagram @bria.health Visit the website https://betterbria.com/ Book a free call https://betterbria.com/book-a-call/ Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com

    55 min
  8. EP85: You asked, we answered: Fertility Q&A - 2 years of My Fertility Podcast!

    Mar 17

    EP85: You asked, we answered: Fertility Q&A - 2 years of My Fertility Podcast!

    Superhumans! Welcome to My Fertility Podcast for the 85th time! If you are new here, we are so happy you found us and if you are a loyal listener, we are so so grateful for you! Today is special as the podcast turns 2 this week! We have turned to our listeners to guide the content for this episode - we answer your questions. THANK YOU all so much for your comments, reviews and engagement on social, and THANK YOU to our circle of supporters, we couldn't do this without you. Stay tuned - we can't wait to share what we have in store for the upcoming year!  Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at info@myfertilitypodcast.com Visit Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com

    50 min
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Hello superhumans! My Fertility Podcast is hosted by Dr. Meivys Garcia and Dr. Marta Wais, REIs at Markham Fertility Centre. We explore the many facets of conception, pregnancy, and reproductive health. We're not just talking about the medical side of things, but also the emotional, psychological, and even the societal aspects that come with the journey to parenthood. Infertility is hard enough. Our goal is to provide education along with a good dose of encouragement and support. Whether you're just starting to think about having a baby, actively trying or facing challenges along the way, My Fertility Podcast will be your go to resource for honest conversations and a supportive community. Let's demystify the world of fertility together.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Garcia & Dr. Wais
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 My Fertility Podcast
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