Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building

By Alison Prato

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In this unfiltered podcast about infertility, journalist and mom-of-two Ali Prato, who went through secondary infertility and IVF herself, talks to women—and some men—about the messy, frustrating, painful, heartbreaking, absurd and sometimes humorous journey to have a baby. Or in some cases, to not have a baby. Each episode tells a different story about family building, getting real about miscarriages, egg freezing, sperm and egg donation, IUIs, endometriosis, male factor infertility, adoption, surrogacy, genetic testing, single parenting by choice, LGBTQ+ fertility, living childless not by choice, depression, relationship issues, money issues, jealousy, PTSD, and so much more. Ali covers all of the outcomes in this safe, non-judgement zone: the happy endings, the soul-crushingly sad ones, and the ones still in limbo.


Episode Date
Jenny Angerman's Infertility Story: PCOS, IUIs and IVF
Oct 08, 2024
Eve Wiley, Fertility Fraud Advocate, and Dylan Morgan, COO of Cascade Cryobank, on Sperm Donor Transparency
Oct 01, 2024
HerMD Co-Founder Komel Caruso's Infertility Story: PCOS, IVF and Revolutionizing Women's Health
Sep 24, 2024
Amber Izzo's Infertility Story: Blocked fallopian tubes, male factor, and IVF advocacy
Sep 17, 2024
Carrot Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder Asima Ahmad's Infertility Story
Sep 10, 2024
Gaia CEO and Founder Nader AlSalim's Infertility and IVF Story: There's a Better Way to Pay for IVF
Sep 03, 2024
Sammi Lawlor's Infertility Story: Secondary Infertility, C-Section Ectopic Pregnancy and Surrogacy
Aug 27, 2024
Dr. Sarah Oreck on how her late-term pregnancy loss inspired her to co-found Mavida Mental Health Care
Aug 20, 2024
Catherine John's Infertility Story: PCOS; IUIs and IVF Success
Aug 13, 2024
Cheryl Sew Hoy, Founder of Tiny Health, on microbiomes, fertility and her own miscarriages
Aug 06, 2024
Hopeful Mama Foundation Founder Emily Patel's Story: Early menopause; adoption gone wrong, donor eggs and IVF
Jul 30, 2024
Christie Bishop's Story: Brain cancer, sperm banking, IUIs and IVF
Jul 23, 2024
Endo Warrior Sandra Rimaldi's 10-year Journey To Having Her Daughter
Jul 16, 2024
Fertility Nurse and Dandi co-founder Leyla Bilali’s Infertility Story
Jul 09, 2024
LGBTQ Infertility Advocate Christina Bailey's Infertility Story: IVF and Same Sex Family Building
Jun 28, 2024
Singer Nelly Joy's Infertility Story: Endo, IVF, Ectopic Pregnancy and IUI
Jun 22, 2024
Leia and Kriston Burroughs' Infertility Story: Sickle cell anemia; fibroids and embryo adoption
Jun 15, 2024
U.S. Women's Soccer Icon Carli Lloyd's Infertility Story: Unexplained infertility, IVF and finally, a successful IVF pregnancy
Jun 07, 2024
ENCORE - Michael of Two Dads UK's Fertility Story: Donor Eggs, Surrogacy and LGBTQ+ Family Building via ART
May 31, 2024
Lex Borino's Fertility Story: Egg Freezing and Being Proactive At Age 30
May 23, 2024
Carly Stockdale's Infertility Story: Egg freezing, pregnancy and surrogacy for baby two
May 16, 2024
UFC Fighter Katlyn Cerminara's Infertility Story: IVF, miscarriage, and being in the wait
May 10, 2024
Tara Clark's Infertility Story: Unexplained infertility and IUI success
May 02, 2024
#NIAW: Infertility in Pop Culture
Apr 24, 2024
John Yurcisin's Infertility Story: Single dad by choice
Apr 19, 2024
Cara DiFalco's Infertility Story: Single mom by choice
Apr 12, 2024
Bailey's Infertility Story (Part Two): Deciding to stop infertility treatments and work in a clinic
Apr 05, 2024
Ashley Hingston's Infertility Story: Surrogacy Mama
Mar 27, 2024
Elizabeth Carr's Infertility Story: The First Baby Born in the U.S. via IVF
Mar 21, 2024
Leah McKendrick's Infertility Story: Egg freezing in your 30s
Mar 14, 2024
Julie Cohen's Infertility Story: Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)
Mar 08, 2024
ENCORE - The Roe v. Wade Episode
Feb 29, 2024
Caryn Johnson's Infertility Story: Being Autoimmune Infertile
Feb 23, 2024
Kristin Dillensnyder's Infertility Story: Being an Infertility Coach
Feb 20, 2024
Stacy Since's Infertility Story: On being sperm donor conceived and also navigating her own infertility journey
Feb 09, 2024
Julia Karol's Infertility Story: Solo mom by choice
Feb 01, 2024
Khaled Kteily's Infertility Story: The Road to Founding Legacy and Claiming the Title of "Sperm King"
Jan 26, 2024
Dr. Marcy Crouch's Infertility Story: Being "The Down There Doc"
Jan 22, 2024
Infertility Warrior Dr. Marcy Crouch, aka "The Down There Doc"
Jan 18, 2024
Bachelor alum and infertility warrior Sarah Herron
Jan 09, 2024
Fertility Rally Member and New IVF Mama Kristin Thompson @financialfertilization
Jan 06, 2024
Special Encore Presentation: Ali's husband, Vinny Prato (100th Episode)
Dec 29, 2023
Childfree Not By Choice Advocate and Life After Infertility Coach Charlie Dice
Dec 22, 2023
Infertility warrior, endurance athlete and "Secrets of Giants" author Alyssa Ages
Dec 17, 2023
Donor Egg Mama-to-Be Melissa Nath @becomingnathparty_3
Dec 09, 2023
Alex Johnston, author of Inconceivable: My Life-Altering, Eye-Opening Journey from Infertility to Motherhood
Dec 02, 2023
IVF mama and LIttle Words Project founder Adriana Carrig
Nov 22, 2023
Part Two: Kristyn Hodgdon, co-founder of Rescripted
Nov 18, 2023
Inspiro Tequila Founder and IVF mama Mara Smith
Nov 08, 2023
Jessie Jaskulsky of Surrogacy Simplified
Nov 03, 2023
Lucky Sekhon
Oct 27, 2023
Encore Presentation: Sarah and Cody
Oct 20, 2023
NYC IVF Mama Briana Vizzi Tresova
Oct 13, 2023
IVF mama and Binto founder Suzie Welsh Devine, Part 2
Oct 06, 2023
Model and Wellness Influencer Tess Annique Souray
Sep 29, 2023
Olympic Gold Medalist in Figure Skating and Infertility Warrior, Tara Lipinski
Sep 22, 2023
Embryo Adoption Mama at Age 47, Heather Passaro
Sep 20, 2023
IVF Mama and Milk Made Skin Founder Sarah Shafer
Sep 15, 2023
Intended Parent Alex @ourbeautifulsurprise and Surrogate Madison
Sep 08, 2023
Rashmi Gill, Photographer and IVF Mama of Two
Sep 01, 2023
Mosie Baby CEO and Co-Creator Maureen Brown
Aug 25, 2023
Author and Motivational Speaker Alexis Jones
Aug 18, 2023
Infertility advocate and "Miss Me Always" author, Tasha Van Howe
Aug 10, 2023
Infertility Warrior and Peak and Valley Beads founder Rachel Sloan
Aug 04, 2023
Male Factor Infertility Advocates Esther Santer and Avi Rosenberg
Jul 29, 2023
Arielle Bogorad, Progyny SVP, Employer Market Strategy and Services
Jul 21, 2023
1980s IVF Pioneer and "Unstoppable" author Ellen Weir Casey
Jul 15, 2023
"Fertility Rules" author and infertility advocate Leslie Schrock
Jul 08, 2023
Elana Frank, CEO and Founder, Jewish Fertility Foundation
Jun 30, 2023
Fertility Doctor and IVF Mama Sasha Hakman, MD
Jun 22, 2023
Bailey Hawkins @baileyannhawkins on IG
Jun 16, 2023
IVF advocate and mama Lisa McCarty @mccarty717pr
Jun 09, 2023
Darlene
Jun 02, 2023
Encore Presentation: Actress, comedian and writer Michelle Buteau
May 25, 2023
Embracing Childless: Katy @childlesscollective and Alisha @twobechildfree
May 18, 2023
Dr. Kelli Burroughs
May 12, 2023
Mary Leah and Rodney Miller
May 05, 2023
Sonia @donor.egg.mama.cheetah
Apr 28, 2023
"This is Infertility" author Kirsten McLennan
Apr 21, 2023
"Million Dollar Listing New York" star Kirsten Jordan
Apr 13, 2023
CEO and President of Cicero Diagnostics, Chris Jackson
Apr 05, 2023
Master Mindset Coach Rosanne Austin
Mar 31, 2023
"The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook" author Dr. Christina Burns
Mar 24, 2023
Singer Christina Perri
Mar 17, 2023
Lauren Kelley
Mar 10, 2023
Pam Schumann, IVF mom and CEO of SMP Fertility and Specialty Pharmacy
Mar 02, 2023
Alex Kornswiet @ourbeautifulsurprise on IG
Feb 24, 2023
Michelle G., full spectrum doula, IVF warrior, pregnancy loss survivor and foster parent
Feb 16, 2023
Victoria Nino @expectinganything, Part Two
Feb 10, 2023
IVF advocate and stillbirth mama Jenna Cuccionilli @jcuccionilli
Feb 04, 2023
Jillian Sipkins, Interior Designer, Photog, Surrogacy Mama and Wife of "Magic for Humans" star Justin Willman
Jan 26, 2023
Cancer survivor, surrogacy mama and Circle Surrogacy Marketing Director Kristin Marsoli
Jan 20, 2023
Fitness expert, influencer and infertility advocate Deja Riley Izydorczyk
Jan 12, 2023
Erin Bulcao @mybeautifulblunder on IG
Jan 05, 2023
Monica Bivas, Author of “The IVF Planner”
Dec 29, 2022
April Christina, Endometriosis and Fertility Advocate, @iamaprilchristina
Dec 22, 2022
Blair Nelson Part Two: Ali's Fertility Rally Co-Founder and @fabivfmama
Dec 15, 2022
Sarah: Secondary Infertility In Shanghai
Dec 08, 2022
Payal @payalponders on IG
Dec 02, 2022
Jess Veit @onesunnystory on IG
Nov 24, 2022
WeNatal Founders Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim
Nov 17, 2022
Lauren Massarella, Lifestyle Blogger and Co-host of "Cozy Conversations" Podcast
Nov 10, 2022
Keegan Prue, Author of "The IVF Dad"
Nov 03, 2022
Lisa White
Oct 27, 2022
Dr. Lora Shahine
Oct 21, 2022
Samantha Bloom
Oct 13, 2022
Priscilla Brown
Oct 07, 2022
'Egg Party' Director Kersti Bryan
Sep 29, 2022
Cristy Murray
Sep 22, 2022
Stephanie Levich
Sep 15, 2022
Sex Educator and Author Cory Silverberg
Sep 08, 2022
Catie and Ryan
Aug 31, 2022
Ajima
Aug 25, 2022
Allison M.
Aug 18, 2022
Cheyna
Aug 11, 2022
Michelle V.
Aug 04, 2022
Chauncey Ellis
Jul 28, 2022
Peta Murgatroyd of Dancing with the Stars
Jul 21, 2022
Ashley Gildin Spitzer
Jul 14, 2022
The Roe V. Wade Episode
Jul 08, 2022
Monica @waitingforbabywunder
Jul 07, 2022
Jaime B: A Covid Story
Jun 30, 2022
E! News Host and Style Expert Lilliana Vazquez
Jun 22, 2022
Meg @creating.crawfords
Jun 16, 2022
Jade
Jun 09, 2022
Taylor @infertileandimpatient
Jun 02, 2022
ICYMI: Mathilde Froustey, Principal Dancer, San Francisco Ballet
May 26, 2022
Jaycee Gossett of The Class
May 18, 2022
Samantha Busch Returns
May 11, 2022
John Smothers
May 06, 2022
Maiclaire Smith
Apr 29, 2022
Emma K. Belle
Apr 21, 2022
Jess L.
Apr 15, 2022
Dani Wade
Apr 07, 2022
Melissa R.
Mar 31, 2022
Sara Walsh, Emmy-Winning NFL Reporter
Mar 23, 2022
Bre
Mar 17, 2022
Dani Repsch
Mar 10, 2022
Nidhi
Mar 03, 2022
Dr. Loree Johnson
Feb 24, 2022
Alex Slate
Feb 17, 2022
Kate K.
Feb 10, 2022
Ceire
Feb 03, 2022
Introducing: Baby or Bust with Dr. Lora Shahine
Jan 28, 2022
Jamie B., Glitter Enthusiast
Jan 28, 2022
Amanda Knox
Jan 21, 2022
Chelsea F.
Jan 12, 2022
Christa K.
Jan 06, 2022
Marly
Dec 29, 2021
Aaron & MJ
Dec 23, 2021
Sheinelle Jones
Dec 19, 2021
Jody
Dec 15, 2021
Stephanie L.
Dec 08, 2021
Raquel Horn
Dec 02, 2021
Jacqueline
Nov 24, 2021
Tara B.
Nov 18, 2021
Katie & Emily
Nov 11, 2021
Nicole Chang
Nov 05, 2021
Ashley G.
Oct 28, 2021
Sophie
Oct 21, 2021
Michelle L.
Oct 14, 2021
Rachel B.
Oct 07, 2021
Nicola
Sep 29, 2021
Becky
Sep 22, 2021
Jon
Sep 15, 2021
Dacia
Sep 10, 2021
Elizabeth
Sep 01, 2021
Stephanie G.
Aug 25, 2021
Nicole C.
Aug 18, 2021
Claire
Aug 11, 2021
Sarah and Cody
Aug 04, 2021
Bailey
Jul 28, 2021
Susan
Jul 22, 2021
Amy R.
Jul 14, 2021
Melissa and Erik
Jul 08, 2021
Arden
Jul 01, 2021
Hannah
Jun 24, 2021
Alex
Jun 17, 2021
Lindsey
Jun 10, 2021
Elena
Jun 03, 2021
Dodgeball and Gone Girl Actress Missi Pyle
May 26, 2021
Venus
May 19, 2021
Heidy
May 12, 2021
Sunita
May 06, 2021
Amber
Apr 28, 2021
Stephanie
Apr 21, 2021
Allie
Apr 14, 2021
Kellee
Apr 07, 2021
Sarah K
Mar 31, 2021
Lindsay
Mar 24, 2021
Dr. Roohi Jeelani
Mar 17, 2021
Rachel
Mar 10, 2021
Kimberly and Mark
Mar 04, 2021
Abbe
Feb 24, 2021
Lauren
Feb 17, 2021
Alexie
Feb 10, 2021
Vinny Prato (Ali's Husband!)
Feb 03, 2021
Suzie
Jan 27, 2021
Aimee
Jan 21, 2021
Jamie
Jan 13, 2021
L'Oreal
Jan 06, 2021
Millie
Dec 30, 2020
Ellen
Dec 23, 2020
Ruth Corden
Dec 16, 2020
Amanda W.
Dec 09, 2020
Ariel
Dec 02, 2020
Marilyn
Nov 25, 2020
BONUS Episode: Ali, Abbe and Sophie Talk About THAT Lena Dunham Article
Nov 23, 2020
Broken Brown Egg founder and infertility warrior Regina Townsend
Nov 18, 2020
Candace
Nov 11, 2020
Caroline
Nov 04, 2020
Kela
Oct 28, 2020
Jaclyn
Oct 21, 2020
Nora and Ani
Oct 14, 2020
Monica
Oct 07, 2020
Kim
Oct 01, 2020
Paige
Sep 23, 2020
Ali and Blair Talk About Fertility Rally Live
Sep 16, 2020
Victoria
Sep 10, 2020
Chloe Melas
Sep 02, 2020
Wes
Aug 27, 2020
Jasmine
Aug 19, 2020
Mina Starsiak Hawk of HGTV
Aug 12, 2020
Monique
Aug 05, 2020
Emily
Jul 29, 2020
Ashley
Jul 22, 2020
Michelle Buteau
Jul 15, 2020
Flora
Jul 09, 2020
Emilia
Jul 01, 2020
Amy B.
Jun 24, 2020
Andrea
Jun 17, 2020
Mathilde
Jun 10, 2020
Nichelle
Jun 04, 2020
Jay
May 28, 2020
Josephine
May 20, 2020
Paula
May 13, 2020
Amy D.
May 07, 2020
Amy
Apr 29, 2020
Whitney Port
Apr 22, 2020
Ali x Blair
Apr 20, 2020
Lia
Apr 16, 2020
Janna
Apr 08, 2020
Maddy
Apr 01, 2020
Liz
Mar 25, 2020
Nathalie
Mar 18, 2020
Cynara
Mar 11, 2020
Samantha Busch
Mar 04, 2020
Elyse
Feb 26, 2020
Maggie
Feb 19, 2020
Michael F.
Feb 12, 2020
Nicole
Feb 06, 2020
Katy
Jan 29, 2020
Sarah
Jan 22, 2020
Kristyn
Jan 15, 2020
Keeley
Jan 09, 2020
Karen
Dec 23, 2019
Jasmin
Dec 17, 2019
Dorette
Dec 12, 2019
Michelle
Dec 05, 2019
Angela
Nov 27, 2019
Ali x Joshua
Nov 21, 2019
Debbie
Nov 14, 2019
Sam
Nov 07, 2019
America
Oct 31, 2019
Holly
Oct 24, 2019
Meg
Oct 17, 2019
Rebekah
Oct 10, 2019
Stacy, Parts 4 and 5
Oct 03, 2019
Bridget
Sep 26, 2019
Vanessa
Sep 19, 2019
Agnes
Sep 12, 2019
Dara
Sep 05, 2019
Naomi
Aug 29, 2019
Anna Victoria
Aug 22, 2019
Stacy, Part 3
Aug 15, 2019
Nichelle
Aug 08, 2019
Amanda
Aug 01, 2019
Shira
Jul 26, 2019
Mark
Jul 18, 2019
Elli
Jul 13, 2019
Stacy, Part 2
Jul 10, 2019
Melissa
Jul 03, 2019
Kristi
Jun 26, 2019
Elshane
Jun 19, 2019
Michael
Jun 12, 2019
Stacy
Jun 06, 2019
Danny
May 29, 2019
Halina
May 22, 2019
Blair
May 15, 2019
Leah
May 08, 2019
Donna
May 01, 2019
Gail
Apr 25, 2019
Alison
Apr 17, 2019
Kimberly
Apr 11, 2019
Actress and AP Bio star Jean Villepique
Apr 05, 2019
Infertile AF Host Ali Prato Shares her Secondary Fertility Story
Mar 25, 2019