No Straight Lines

Eleanor and Jacky sit down with registered nutritional therapist Jo Hurley, better known online as @feedyourfanny, for a conversation about an area of fertility that many of us have probably never even considered: our microbiomes.Jo breaks down the vaginal, uterine and seminal microbiomes, how partners can share microbes, recurrent thrush and BV, and why she believes microbiome health deserves a place in the wider fertility conversation.We also revisit Jacky’s own male-factor fertility journey, from high DNA fragmentation and low morphology to discovering a varicocele, and ask why some of these deeper investigations still aren’t routinely part of the fertility journey.An eye-opening conversation about the things going on inside our bodies that most of us were never taught about.🔗 Find Jo Hurley🌐 Websitehttps://joanne-hurley.com/📸 Instagram — Feed Your Fannyhttps://www.instagram.com/feedyourfanny/💛 Feed Your Fannyhttps://joanne-hurley.com/feedyourfanny💼 LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/jo-hurley-89424256💬 Work with Jo / Get in touchhttps://joanne-hurley.com/contact

Eleanor and Jacky sit down with fertility nutritionist Kirsten Mooring to ask a difficult question: what if “unexplained infertility” simply means we haven’t investigated enough?From reproductive microbiomes and DNA fragmentation to sperm health, lifestyle, nutrition and the tests that can sometimes get overlooked, Kirsten explains why she believes couples need to look at the whole picture — and why male fertility needs to become a much bigger part of the conversation.Kirsten also shares her own experience of unexplained infertility and why that journey ultimately led her to helping others find answers.🔗 Find Kirsten🌐 Websitehttps://kirstenmooring.com/📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/kirstenmooringnutrition/💼 LinkedInhttps://uk.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-mooring-7181941a📞 Work with Kirstenhttps://kirstenmooring.com/my-services/

Eleanor & Jacky sit down with fertility nutritionist Alison Hall to explore what might be getting missed when couples struggle to conceive or experience recurrent pregnancy loss. From nutrition and sperm health to PMOS, DNA fragmentation and the reproductive microbiome.Alison also shares her own experience of multiple losses, including losing her little boy at 22 weeks, and explains why she believes fertility needs a more joined-up, individual approach rather than simply being told to “just keep trying.”🔗 Find Alison HallWebsite:Alison Hall NutritionInstagram:@alisonhall_fertilityWork with Alison / Free 30-Minute Review:Book a complimentary fertility review

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 Shaun Greenaway, better known as Knackered Knackers, to discuss his diagnosis of azoospermia, the emotional journey of donor conception, and how infertility completely changed his identity. From devastating diagnoses to finding purpose through advocacy, Shaun shares how he's helping other men realise they're not facing infertility alone. You can find Shaun via his Instagram Knackered Knackers and also The Male Fertility Hub.

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.