The Fertility Diaries

The Fertility Diaries
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The Fertility Diaries is an unfiltered podcast hosted by Charly and Portia - two best friends navigating fertility, ambition, identity and everything in between. Each week, we share honest conversations about the realities of trying to conceive, IVF, relationships, ambition, mental health, and the emotional rollercoaster that so often goes unspoken. Alongside our personal stories, we explore the science, speak to experts, and unpack the information we wish we’d known sooner - all with humour, honesty and zero judgement. We’re not doctors. We’re not specialists. We’re two women living it in real time - asking the questions, having the awkward conversations, and talking about the parts no one prepares you for. This is fertility without the filters. New episodes every Tuesday.

  1. 2d ago

    Awareness, Adults Only & Answers | The Fertility Diaries

    This week, we’ve got answers, adults only, all inclusive holidays and a whole lot of unfiltered fertility chat as we mark National Fertility Awareness Week. First up. Portia updates us on the latest stage of her Fertilysis journey, including the logistics of getting all those blood tests done and why Steve was considerably less enthusiastic about his own! She then talks us through her Fertilysis results, what she thinks they could mean ahead of her follow up with Dr V, and manages to explain it all using a nightclub and its bouncers… Meanwhile, Charly is back from Fuerteventura and sharing the highs of an adults only all inclusive holiday, plus some of the slightly awkward (but funny) conversations she found herself having with fellow holidaymakers and hotel staff. Our main conversation this week is all about National Fertility Awareness Week and this year’s theme, Fertility Unfiltered. We talk about why having honest conversations about fertility matters, the parts of fertility and infertility that still aren’t spoken about enough, and share some of the brilliant responses you sent us through our Instagram question box. We also have a little podcast update! Our separate bonus episodes are coming to an end, but don’t worry, some of our favourite bits aren’t disappearing. Our weekly recommendations are moving right here into the main episodes instead. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms We want to hear from you. Send us your dilemmas, questions or fertility thoughts of the week at thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com

  2. Oct 29 ·  Bonus

    BONUS | Protein Balls & Protecting Your Peace | The Fertility Diaries

    We’re back with another Recommendation Station! This week Charly has a slightly unexpected recommendation involving liver and iron, plus some protein balls that lead us onto making our own. Portia brings us everything from blood tests and fertility consultations to her latest Holland & Barrett drinks. Then it’s onto this week’s listener dilemma. In the middle of IVF, one listener has been invited to her cousin’s baby shower but knows that going could be really difficult for her mental health. We chat about protecting yourself during fertility treatment, the guilt that can come with saying no to things you’d usually attend, and whether sometimes it’s okay to put your own wellbeing first. New bonus episodes every Thursday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Got a recommendation, dilemma or some feedback for our bonus episodes? Send it our way at thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com. Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms

  3. Oct 27

    Horror Stories, HEFA & Halloween | The Fertility Diaries

    It’s officially spooky season at The Fertility Diaries, so this week we’re bringing you a Halloween special filled with fertility horror stories, strange coincidences and a few moments that genuinely gave us goosebumps. 👻 Portia updates us on the latest stage of her Fertilysis testing and the logistics involved in getting all those blood tests done. Meanwhile, Charly updates us on Tony’s at home semen analysis, why he’s decided it can absolutely wait until after their holiday, and we ask the surprisingly complicated question… when is actually a good time to do one?! Then it’s time for the horror stories. We asked you for your funniest, weirdest and creepiest experiences from the world of IVF and fertility, and you delivered. From fertility clinic mishaps and trigger shots in some questionable locations to strange intuitions, spooky toddlers and stories we’re still not entirely sure how to explain. Portia also takes us back to Turkey to share a fertility horror story of her own. In Between the Lines, we talk about an exciting development in male fertility preservation involving testicular tissue that was frozen before childhood cancer treatment and later transplanted back in an attempt to restore fertility. And in Closing the Page, we’re talking sperm DNA fragmentation testing, the HFEA’s latest information around it and where the evidence currently stands. As always, we’re sharing our own thoughts and experiences and are not medical professionals. Please speak to a qualified healthcare professional or fertility specialist for advice specific to you. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms We want to hear from you! Send us your dilemmas, questions or fertility stories to thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com

  4. Oct 21 ·  Bonus

    BONUS | Recipes & Relaxation | The Fertility Diaries

    We’re back with another Recommendation Station! This week Charly shares some recipes from her new anti-inflammatory cookbook, another book recommendation and her latest reformer Pilates experience, while Portia has a new bed, a very fancy pillow, a cleaning-spray obsession and a TV recommendation to add to the list. Then it’s onto this week’s listener dilemma. After three failed embryo transfers, one listener is wondering whether it’s time to start asking for more tests and investigations before trying again. We share our thoughts on wanting answers after repeated failed transfers, knowing when to ask more questions and navigating that difficult decision of what to do next. New bonus episodes every Thursday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Got a recommendation, dilemma or some feedback for our bonus episodes? Send it our way at thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com. Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms

  5. Oct 19

    Endo, Evidence & Everyone’s Opinions | The Fertility Diaries

    This week, we’re talking all things endometriosis: our own thoughts and experiences, what our listeners have shared with us, and why sometimes everyone seems to have an opinion on what you should be doing with your fertility. But first, Dear Diary. Portia’s Fertilysis testing kit has arrived and she talks us through what’s inside, what she’s completed so far and the absolute fiasco of trying to collect period blood! Meanwhile, Charly has survived her first reformer Pilates class and is slightly shocked by just how much of an effect it seemed to have on her body and nervous system. Then we dive into endometriosis. Charly shares why she’s previously wondered whether she could have it and some of the symptoms she’s experienced, while Portia talks about the advice she’s received to investigate endometriosis and why, for now, she’s made the personal decision not to go down that route. We also chat about inflammation, diet and exercise, share some of your experiences of living with endometriosis and what you’ve found helpful, and look at the social media conversation around creatine and endometriosis. As always, we’re not medical professionals and this conversation is based on our own experiences, thoughts and what our community has shared with us. If you’re concerned about symptoms or endometriosis, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional. In Between the Lines, we discuss the latest developments around pregnancy-loss leave and what greater support for people experiencing loss could look like in the workplace. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms We want to hear from you. Send us your dilemmas, questions or fertility thoughts of the week to thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com.

  6. Oct 14 ·  Bonus

    BONUS | Pillow Spray & Perspective | The Fertility Diaries

    We’re back with another Recommendation Station, and this week we’ve got everything from documentaries and podcasts to gut drinks, pillow spray, and Charly’s latest Holland & Barrett haul. Plus, We also have a listener recommendation for Access Fertility before moving onto this week’s dilemma. After two failed embryo transfers, one listener has found herself repeatedly turning to psychic readings for reassurance and hope about her fertility journey. We chat about searching for answers when so much feels out of your control, finding comfort in predictions and when something that initially gives you hope can start becoming something you rely on a little too much. New bonus episodes every Thursday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Got a recommendation, dilemma or some feedback for our bonus episodes? Send it our way at thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com. Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms

  7. Oct 12

    Psychics, Predictions & Possibilities | The Fertility Diaries

    Things get a little spiritual on The Fertility Diaries this week as we dive into psychics, mediums, fertility predictions and even a few spells…  But first, Portia has officially booked her Fertilysis testing and talks us through what’s involved, the logistical challenge of finding somewhere to get her blood drawn and how she plans to share the process. She also updates us on some pretty intense ovulation pain this month. Charly is back from Rome after completing HYROX with her sister and shares an update on the dizziness she experienced during the race,  which somehow leads us to question whether her sleeping earplugs could have anything to do with it. Then we get into this week’s main topic. After asking our community about their experiences with psychics and mediums, we share some of your stories, predictions and experiences and discuss what we actually believe ourselves. We ventured down the TikTok rabbit hole and discovered the world of fertility spells, including the VERY varied prices people are willing to pay for them! In Between the Lines, we talk women’s sport and fertility again as Red Roses captain Meg Jones calls for greater fertility support for professional rugby players, including access to egg freezing. Jones has also spoken openly about exploring her own fertility options with her fiancée.  New episodes every Tuesday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms We want to hear from you. Send us your dilemmas, questions or fertility thoughts of the week to thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com.

  8. Oct 7 ·  Bonus

    BONUS | Recommedations & RSVP's | The Fertility Diaries

    We’re back with another Recommendation Station, and this week we’re talking slow cooker favourites, magnesium before bed, compression boots, reading, and a few slightly more random recommendations! Then it’s onto this week’s listener dilemma. After experiencing multiple pregnancy losses, one listener asks how she should explain to her cousin why she was late RSVPing to an event. We chat about how much you actually owe people an explanation when you’re going through something so difficult, protecting your boundaries, and whether sometimes simply saying “I’m sorry, I’ve had a lot going on” is more than enough. New bonus episodes every Thursday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Got a recommendation, dilemma or some feedback for our bonus episodes? Send it our way at thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com. Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms

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The Fertility Diaries is an unfiltered podcast hosted by Charly and Portia - two best friends navigating fertility, ambition, identity and everything in between. Each week, we share honest conversations about the realities of trying to conceive, IVF, relationships, ambition, mental health, and the emotional rollercoaster that so often goes unspoken. Alongside our personal stories, we explore the science, speak to experts, and unpack the information we wish we’d known sooner - all with humour, honesty and zero judgement. We’re not doctors. We’re not specialists. We’re two women living it in real time - asking the questions, having the awkward conversations, and talking about the parts no one prepares you for. This is fertility without the filters. New episodes every Tuesday.

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  • Creator
    The Fertility Diaries
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Fertility Diaries
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