Fertility Finesse: The Reality of Miscarriage/Pregnancy Loss

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome the brilliant and beautifully honest Suzanne Domotor to the show. A mom of two with a deeply personal fertility journey, Suzanne brings raw insight and radiant warmth to this powerful conversation. Diagnosed with endometriosis at just 20, Suzanne’s path took a major turn when adenomyosis was also discovered during surgery. Alongside her reproductive health challenges, she uncovered multiple food intolerances, leading her to rethink everything from daily meals to long-term plans. Especially when you love cheese... what can you do? Suzanne and her husband co-founded Fully Free, a vibrant, plant-based cheese company born from necessity and a love of great food. Together, they’ create award-winning dairy alternatives that puts freedom back on the plate. Suzanne shares openly about what it’s like to have a fertility coach as a mother Yes, I’m her proud mum, Helena Tubridy! We dive into the experience of growing up with open conversations around reproductive health, what others were saying, and how early support influenced her decision to start her family young, while many of her friends were still in college. She takes us through the emotional terrain of making life-shaping choices early on, and the unique perspective that comes from choosing motherhood on her own terms. We also talk candidly about pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood, especially the parts no one prepares you for. Suzanne brings truth, grace, and grit as she reflects on the untold realities of birthing and raising tiny humans, and how fertility conditions like endo and adeno continue to shape her daily life. This is a conversation about courage, clarity, and creating a life that aligns with your needs and not societal timelines. Tune in for a warm, deeply human chat filled with wisdom, laughter, and a fresh perspective on fertility and family-building.

In this episode, Helena Tubridy welcomes Dr. Codruta, medical director of Saol Nua Clinic, sharing an effective and science-backed approach to reproductive health: Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM). Dr. Codruta brings clarity and warmth to what can often feel like a confusing and overwhelming journey. She explains how RRM focuses on identifying and treating the underlying causes of fertility issues rather than simply bypassing them with medication or IVF. The focus is on preparing for a healthy pregnancy, often after miscarriage, secondary infertility, or over the age of 40.They discuss the key principles of Restorative Reproductive Medicine and the common mistakes and missed diagnoses that many couples face. Dr Codruta shares why a thorough investigation is essential before treatment begins. They also talk about how hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, endometriosis, and cycle irregularities can all impact fertility and how they can be effectively treated and higlight the often-overlooked role of mindset, mental health and emotional wellbeing.  How a fertility doctor and fertility coach work together to help couples achieve pregnancy more easily.A warm and honest conversation packed with compassion, insight, and practical guidance for couples trying to conceive naturally, or those who feel stuck after failed fertility treatments. Dr. Codruta offers a refreshing and dynamic perspective: with the right investigations, an integrative approach and expert support, many couples can and do achieve pregnancy naturally, without rushing into invasive options. To learn more about Dr Codruta’s work find her on Instagram @dr_codruta_p Tune in to feel more empowered, and inspired.Share with someone who needs to hear this!

In this inspiring episode, Helena Tubridy chats with the brilliant Nikki Dwyer - mother of two,lawyer-turned-fertility advocate, and co-founder of the Future Fertility Show.Nikki opens up about her personal fertility experience - the emotional ups and downs, whatsurprised her most, and how it changed her perspective on the entire fertility industry.She shares:The gaps in fertility care and options, support and transparency that still existWhat sparked the idea for the Future Fertility Show, a unique annual event designed to inform andempower anyone thinking about fertility or planning a family.Connect with Nikki on Instagram: @nikkidwyer_Listen to her podcast with sister Liz Dwyer: Fess Up – available wherever you get your podcasts!Whether you’re just starting to think about having a baby, knee-deep in IVF, or feeling overwhelmedwith the system - Nikki’s energy, commitment and insights offer comfort, clarity, and a powerfulreminder: you’re not alone. Listen now and share with someone who needs a little hope and a wholelot of honesty.

In this episode Síle Seoige joins Helena to talk about pregnancy loss. Pregnancy loss is deeply personal, often lonely, and rarely spoken about openly. In this raw and heartfelt conversation, broadcaster and advocate Síle Seoige shares her deeply personal experience of two miscarriages -the emotional impact, the unexpected challenges, and the support that helped her through.Síle opens up about the silence that surrounds pregnancy loss, the things no one tells you, and how her own grief led her to create the powerful and groundbreaking documentary Deireadh Tochta (Still Silence). This eye-opening programme shines a light on miscarriage in Ireland, weaving together personal stories, expert insights, and the latest research on pregnancy loss.Together, they discuss:·       The emotional rollercoaster of miscarriage—what helped and what didn’t·       The importance of speaking up and breaking the silence around loss·       The supports that are available but often not talked about·       How Deireadh Tochta sparked national conversation and change·       If you’ve ever felt alone in your pregnancy loss, what to do next or know someone who has suffered miscarriage this episode is here to remind you: you are not alone, your experience matters, and you can help others. Watch Deireadh Tochta (In English) here: TG4 Documentaryhttps://www.tg4.ie/en/player/home/?pid=6245710102001&series=S%C3%ADle+Seoige%3A+Deireadh+Tochta&genre=Faisneis