{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/648073e2e432cf0010a3e5d9/649b38d9e09a3e0011cf71d4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Talking Fertility with Carole Giling Smith","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/648073e2e432cf0010a3e5d9/1687894101132-0951936f788524f76a3e154800aeb887.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode Sam Thomas (County Business Clubs) and Lyndsey Clay (Connected Brighton) talk about fertility with the founder of the Agora Clinic in Hove, Carole Gilling-Smith. Sharing their experiences and getting insights to help employees and employers get the right support.</p><p><br></p><p>Key takeaways -</p><p>↘️ Fertility affects ANYONE who wants children, this is not a straight heterosexual problem.</p><p>↘️ The reality is not everyone will be fertile, and you can start testing in your 20s to know your options for freezing eggs/sperm.</p><p>↘️ Regardless of your business size and budget there are simple policies you can have to support workers going through IVF.</p><p>↘️ Look up&nbsp;<a href=\"https://agoraclinic.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://agoraclinic.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;for free webinars, resources and get in touch with Carole for more information that could help you or your workforce.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with our Hosts</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sam Thomas  ➡️ </strong><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-thomas-94516730/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-thomas-94516730/</a></p><p><strong>Lyndsey Clay ➡️ </strong><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-clay/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-clay/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Sam Thomas"}