This week on Fertility Village Live, we’re having an honest conversation about infertility, the kind that goes beyond surface-level and into the real, lived experience.We talk about the emotional weight of the journey, how it can shape your identity, and what it looks like to move through something so personal while also being seen by others. This episode opens up a meaningful dialogue around mental health, visibility, and the impact infertility can have on every part of your life.We also explore what support actually looks like, what was missing, and what we still need as a community to better care for people walking this path.If you’re in it, have been through it, or are supporting someone who is, this conversation will resonate.

Fertility can feel incredibly isolating… but it was never meant to be something you carry alone.In this episode of Fertility Village Live, Host @sarahstruck is having a real conversation about building your support system… and what it looks like when that support comes from outside your partner, to your friends.We’re joined by two fertility warriors and the people who stood beside them through it all. The ones who showed up in ways that truly mattered.Together, we’re unpacking:• how to identify the people who can support you• what meaningful support actually looks like• how friends can show up with confidence and careWhether you’re navigating fertility yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation will help you understand how to build a village that holds you up. Because the right support can change everything.

Tonight’s conversation is about something that doesn’t get talked about enough in the fertility space: access.Because for so many people, the biggest barrier isn’t the decision to grow their family—it’s the cost of getting there.On this episode of Fertility Village Live, we’re joined by Emily Getz from Day 1 Fertility and Isabelle Lefebvre-Vary, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Fertility Friends Foundation.We’re talking about: • What real support at the beginning of a fertility journey looks like • Why funding and access matter more than ever • The work Fertility Friends Foundation is doing to support this community • Available grants and how to apply • And NIGHT 1—the fundraiser raising money for fertility grants, and how you can be part of itNIGHT 1 takes place on Thursday, April 16 at the Great Hall in Toronto starting at 6pm and promises an unforgettable evening of live music, dancing, and community—all in support of Fertility Friends Foundation grants.This year, there are two exciting ways to be part of it:• The Fertility Insight Lounge—an intimate, patient-only experience offering mini-consultations with leading fertility experts• Host your own dance night—whether at home, a studio, or with friends and family—so you can fundraise and join the movement from anywhereWhether you’re in the thick of your journey, on the other side, or supporting someone you love, this night is for everyone who believes in showing up for this community.If you’ve ever felt like this journey is out of reach financially, this conversation is for you.Because support shouldn’t be a privilege—it should be part of the process.

This week on Fertility Village Live, we’re having one of the most honest conversations about infertility that often goes unspoken.Host @jessicalchalk is joined by Sarah from @thequietmiddlecoach sharing her lived experience and the emotional reality so many people quietly carry.The infertility journey isn’t just medical. It’s the middle that’s often the hardest.Tonight we’re covering:- The emotional toll that goes unseen- Financial pressure and treatment decisions- The “quiet middle” — still in it, waiting- Identity shifts during and after infertility- What support actually helps (and what hurts)You shouldn’t have to walk this road quietly.

We are so excited to welcome Renee Higgins 💛@the.baby.plan to this episodeRenee is a passionate patient advocate working with Conceivable Dreams Canada, raising awareness around fertility funding and the very real challenges faced by those who must travel long distances to access care.She’ll be joining us to share her personal fertility journey and speak openly about what it’s like living far from a clinic, navigating the system, and advocating for change so more families in Northern communities have access to the support they deserve.Renee is driven, determined, and deeply committed to bringing hope to others. She is also one of our incredible Oasis conversation starters, creating safe space for honest dialogue in our community.

Join us as we welcome Carolynn Dubé from Fertility Matters Canada for a real-time update on the changing landscape of fertility care across Canada.We’ll be talking about:• Provincial funding updates, coast to coast• Where fertility care stands right now in Canada• What’s new and exciting at Fertility Matters Canada• Federal conversations, the budget, and whether promises around fertility funding are translating into real actionIf you’re navigating fertility care, supporting patients, or advocating for better access, this conversation is for you.Live. Honest. Informative.

Navigating the Holidays With Infertility 💛🎄In this week’s episode of Fertility Village Live, we’re joined by @lindsnreis and we are diving deep into real conversations about boundaries, emotional overload, grounding tools, scripts for intrusive questions, and how to reclaim this season in a way that protects your peace.The holidays are painted as a season of joy but for so many navigating infertility, this time of year can feel heavy, overwhelming, and full of emotional hardship.If that’s you, please know: you are not alone, and nothing is “wrong” with you for finding this season hard.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Sara Cohen from Fertility Law Canada We’re diving into:Legal & medical considerations in adoption and surrogacy http://www.fertilitylawcanada.com/We’ll be talking about:✅ What you need to know legally before starting✅ How medical and legal pieces fit together (and where they don’t)✅ Common pitfalls and misconceptions in adoption and surrogacy✅ Questions you should be asking your clinic, agency, and lawyerThis journey is complicated enough — you deserve clear, accessible information so you can make informed decisions that feel right for you.