What To Expect When You're Injecting
Hosted by fiercely infertile Cassie Silver, What To Expect When You're Injecting takes listeners on a journey through the world of infertility, sharing stories from men and women, as well as her own. Nothing is off limits in this uncensored podcast, as the Australian media identity explores the highs and lows of infertility and everything in between... your legs (literally). A seamless mix of storytelling and education, the raw conversations are set to provide comfort to anyone on the rollercoaster ride to conceiving. Plus, we'll have a laugh where it's most inappropriate and ask experts the questions we've all Googled. Doctors and donors, surrogates and semen, miscarriages and milestones. For men and women, who love men or women- if you're creating life with a bit of science and a lot of love, this is for you. Join the community @injecting_to_be_expectingDisclaimer: The stories of guests are testimonials and do not represent the thoughts and opinions of What To Expect When You're Injecting. Please always seek advice from medical professionals in relation to your fertility journey
Episodes
80 episodes since 2020
#79 Her Greatest Role Yet with Caterina Mete
In this heartwarming episode, we welcome a very special guest—Red Wiggle Caterina Mete—who recently celebrated the arrival of her beautiful twin daughters, Dolly and Gigi, after a challenging but successful IVF journey, with the help of an anon...
September 17, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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35:46
#78 Secondary Infertility with Associate Professor Alex Polyakov
Secondary infertility can come as a shock for families who have already welcomed a child into their lives. It’s a journey filled with unexpected heartache, confusion, and often silence. Many families endure this struggle quietly, even though it...
September 11, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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41:55
#77 Leading With Confidence Both Professionally & Maternally with Kim Lancer
In this episode, we welcome a powerhouse guest, Kim Lancer—an incredible leader who’s graced stages around the world and inspired countless leaders to harness their confidence as the founder of Tall Poppies Leadership. But for the first ti...
September 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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48:53
#76 From Midwife in Training to Mum in Waiting with Laura Clark
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Laura Clark, a student midwife whose journey from caring for expectant mothers to navigating her own path to motherhood is nothing short of extraordinary. Laura opens up about the emotional rollercoast...
August 20, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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49:54
#75 Sperm Health with Dr Kirri Falconer
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Dr. Kirri Falconer from Genea Fertility in Perth! Dr. Falconer is not only an experienced GP but also a strong and passionate patient advocate with a knack for having a compassionate listening ear.Join...
August 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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38:28
Fertility & Acupuncture: A Journey to Healing with Dr. Adeel Munshi & Dr. Fatima Vindhani
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Adeel Munshi and Dr. Fatima Vindhani, the powerhouse couple behind The Modern Dr. Combining their lived experience with infertility and their deep passion for acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM),...
June 12, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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51:11
#73 Love Found, Family Made with Candice Day
In our upcoming episode, we delve into the courageous journey of Candice Day—a woman whose path to motherhood took unexpected turns but was marked by unwavering determination and resilience. Candice initially never saw herself as a mother until...
May 09, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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54:20
#72 To the end of the earth and back again with Elisabeth
On this episode, we sit down with Elisabeth as she shares her remarkable journey. Elisabeth's path wasn't easy—starting IVF in her 40s with low AMH levels posed significant challenges. After facing disappointing outcomes with conventional treat...
April 11, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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49:16
#71 The resilient road to motherhood with Jessie & Trish
In this powerful and emotional episode of "What to Expect When You're Injecting," special guests Jessie and Trish, share their journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, and unforeseen hurdles. At 43, Trish defied odds by conceiving after thr...
April 03, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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52:14
#70 Finding Strength in the Journey with Kelly Males
In this heartfelt episode, join the incredibly resilient Kelly Males as she opens up about her journey through multiple egg collections, navigating heartbreak, and finding the inner grit and strength to keep going. Despite facing numerous chall...
March 19, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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56:41
#69 Eating for Endometriosis with Nick Nation
Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of women world wide and although there is no way to fully cure endometriosis, there are ways to manage the symptoms and improve quality of life. One of these ways is through diet. On this episo...
March 06, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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55:24
#68 The struggle is part of the story with Candice Whiteford
It's been a journey spanning more than five years, across nine IVF cycles, with a marathon still ahead of her- but that hasn't stopped Candice Whiteford sharing the struggle and the strength she's gained from the process. Constantly in awe of t...
February 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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44:04
#67 Reversing Infertility – Is it finally possible?
IVF was first invented for women with poor tubal pathology. Fast forward 40+ years and the reasons for seeking IVF are very different. The quantity and quality of eggs and sperm often dominate an infertility diagnosis. But is there finally a gl...
February 07, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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1:03:39
#66 A message from your fiercely infertile friend
A message from your fiercely infertile friend, as we dive balls deep into season 3 of the show. What To Expect When You're Injecting promises to deliver another authentic season of education, entertainment and humour with guests from all ...
January 31, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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6:15
#65 PCOS & Nutrition with Nick Nation
Can what we eat really help those living with PCOS? From irregular menstrual cycles, hormones, insulin production and action, body weight, fertility and even physical appearance, it can take its toll on the mind, body and soul. ...
December 07, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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51:42
#64 Egg Freezing with Dr Kirri Falconer
With more and more couples trying to conceive at an older age, and singles thinking about future baby plans, fertility preservation is becoming more common. But, is it a guarantee and what do the stats say? On this episode, I sit down ...
November 08, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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40:54
#63 Endometriosis with Dr Sean Copson
The stats say more than 830,000 (that’s 14%) of Australian girls and women, will live with endometriosis at some point in their life. It can be painful and really impact quality of life for many sufferers. Dr Sean Copson from Genea Hollywood Fe...
October 12, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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39:23
#62 The "Big C" and infertility with Cara Gossati
What's tougher, cancer treatment or IVF? It's a controversial question I asked our guest Cara Gossati during our chat together. This powerful episode is living proof of the determination and courage Cara carries to survive breast cancer an...
September 10, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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49:42
#61 Natural and the unnatural with Bec McLernon
It’s the story we hear all too often- all the tests look normal so what is going on? This episode delves into the world of autoimmune disorders and how its treatment was impacting Rebecca McLernon and her fiance' Marco’s chances of becoming par...
July 30, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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45:31
#60 Risk Management with Kelli & Sarah from Fertility North
What if? It's a question every fertility patient will ask themselves at some stage. From monitoring to mix-ups, cancelled cycles, disaster planning, even keeping up with legislation; there is a lot going on behind the scenes we know nothi...
July 03, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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56:37
#59 The family you choose with Jess Cairnes
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but in the fertility world it also rings true for making them as well. With a low AMH, multiple egg collections and unsuccessful transfers, Jess Cairnes never gave up on her quest to become a ...
June 14, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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39:24
#58 Friendship through infertility with Jasmine Good
From miscarriage and ovulation induction to heartache and humour, this episode with Jasmine Good has it all. Funnily enough we were once strangers in a boardroom who bonded over our infertility. On this episode, we chat about OI, friendship, ma...
May 30, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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38:17
#57 Fertility FAQ's with Dr Jay Natalwala
When it comes to fertility, there are no silly questions! Infact, the more you ask the more educated you become to make informed decisions for your family. With the internet offering up mixed advice, I sat down with Dr Jay Natalwala from Fertil...
April 27, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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49:38
#56 Eggscellent Epsiode with Dr Lucy Williams
So, you have been trying for a baby for a year now, and it’s time to get some help. Your GP runs some tests and then calls you in to say you are running out of eggs! It's a story heard all too often. Dr Lucy Williams from Concept Fertility expl...
March 25, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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45:39
#55 Hope, heartache and a happy ending with Claire Ridley
Starting IVF at 36 years old- Claire Ridley is living proof why you shouldn’t give up. Like many of us- baby making took a bit of a back seat to her fast paced and busy career. Nonetheless, this story has a happy ending. 7 collections, 10 trans...
March 08, 2023
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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32:44