No Straight Lines

Eleanor and Jacky sit down with fertility coach and author Liberty Mills to discuss being told she had just a 0.7% chance of having a baby with her own eggs at 43, how lifestyle changes transformed her health, and why she believes male fertility is still being overlooked. From reversing lupus symptoms to challenging outdated fertility advice, this is a powerful conversation about hope, resilience, and treating fertility as a team journey.📚 Resources Mentioned📖 Liberty's Book360 Fertility: How to Improve Your Chances of Conception Naturallyhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0DLP768NJ/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0📖 Recommended ReadingCount Down – Dr. Shanna Swanhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Count-Down-Threatening-Reproductive-Development/dp/1982113669🌺 Poppy Fertility Supporthttps://poppyuk.net/📄 NICE Fertility Guidelineshttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng257/chapter/Investigation-of-fertility-problems-and-management-strategies

Jacky sits down with his two best mates for an honest conversation about the male side of infertility and IVF. Together they unpack the strain it put on their friendships, the guilt of one couple falling pregnant while another experienced loss, and why more men need to start talking about fertility before it's too late. 

Jacky sits down with sex educator and 'Dirty Talk' host Tatiana Ashbourne to discuss the pressure of trying to conceive, performance anxiety, intimacy struggles, and why so many couples feel alone when fertility starts affecting their sex life.__________________🔗 Tatiana AshbourneInstagram: @tatianaashbourne_TikTok: @tatianaashbourne_🔗 Dirty Talk Podcast Instagram: @dirtytalkofficial_TikTok: @dirtytalkofficial_

Jacky sits down with Jonathan Kluwagga to discuss his experience with male infertility caused by undescended testicles, the impact it had on his relationship, and the emotional toll that followed. They also explore cultural expectations around masculinity and how Jonathan turned his pain into purpose by becoming a male fertility advocate.

We open up about year 3 of our fertility journey. The hardest one yet. From emotional strain to the impact on our relationship, this is an honest look at how tough things really got.

We sit down with Ro Huntriss to break down the fundamentals of diet and lifestyle in fertility, combining real-life experiences with science-backed guidance. From major lifestyle changes to simple daily habits, this episode covers what actually makes a difference.

We sit down with Hannah Pearn to explore the role acupuncture can play in fertility, breaking down common misconceptions and sharing what we’ve learned along the way.From initial scepticism (from Jacky) to a deeper understanding, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on a topic more people are starting to take seriously.

We sit down with Jess and Harry to share a fertility journey that didn’t go how they expected.After months of trying, Harry received a poor fertility test result, adding another layer of uncertainty and loss of hope. As they prepared for IVF and a fresh start abroad, Jess then fell pregnant naturally…but that wasn’t the end of the struggle.Jess experienced Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), being sick up to 16 times a day and needing hospital treatment, while also navigating her mental health and past struggles with bulimia.This is an honest conversation about the side of fertility and pregnancy people don’t talk about.The physical toll, the mental strain, and the reality behind the “happy ending”.They now have a beautiful little girl, but getting there was anything but simple.________Resources mentioned in this episode:If anything in this conversation around fertility, pregnancy, IVF or mental health resonated with you, these may help:• NHS self-referral (fertility & mental health support):https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/self-refer• Support for dads / male fertility & fatherhood:https://futuremen.org/fatherhood/future-dads/• NHS Perinatal Mental Health Support (pregnancy & postnatal care):https://www.england.nhs.uk/2024/05/record-numbers-of-women-accessing-perinatal-mental-health-supportOver 57,000 new and expectant mums received specialist mental health support last year, with services now available across all of England.• PANDAS Foundation (UK-wide fertility & postnatal mental health charity):https://pandasfoundation.org.ukFree support for prenatal and postnatal mental health, including:– WhatsApp support– Call-back service– Email + peer support groupsA safe, non-judgmental place to start if you’re struggling.