What exactly is egg freezing? Is there an ideal age to do it? How many eggs should you freeze to give yourself the best shot at future fertility?

In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine walks listeners through the top 10 most Googled questions about egg freezing. From the basics of what the process entails to more nuanced questions about success rates and cost, she provides clear, thoughtful answers rooted in science and clinical experience.

In this episode, listeners will hear:

• [1:12] Question #1: What is egg freezing?
• [2:45] Question #2: Why would I want to freeze your eggs?
• [4:46] Question #3: What is the best age to freeze your eggs?
• [6:53] Question #4: How many eggs should you freeze?
• [9:36] Question #5: What is the egg freezing process?
• [10:42] Question #6: What are the risks of egg freezing?
• [12:18] Question #7: What is the cost of egg freezing?
• [13:26] Question #8: Does egg freezing guarantee a baby?
• [14:16] Question #9: Does an IUD have to be removed to freeze your eggs?
• [14:36] Question #10: How long will the eggs last?

This episode will give listeners a better understanding of why someone might choose to freeze their eggs, how to evaluate if and when it’s the right choice, and what to expect logistically, emotionally, and financially.

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What happens when we stop whispering about miscarriage and start telling our stories out loud? How can we begin to shed the shame and silence that so often surround women’s health experiences? And why is open dialogue so essential in shifting the cultural narrative around infertility, menopause, and mental health?

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Lora Shahine is joined by psychologist and author Jessica Zucker, founder of the #IHadAMiscarriage movement. Drawing from her own experience of miscarriage and her professional expertise, Jessica shares how storytelling and vulnerability have the power to change the way we view and talk about women's health.

Jessica’s book Normalize It further explores these themes, encouraging women to own their experiences and find connection through honesty and shared truth. Together, Dr. Shahine and Jessica dive into the many ways women are pressured to stay silent about their bodies and emotions—from miscarriage and infertility to menopause and mental health.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• [2:19] Jessica’s personal journey #IHadAMiscarriage
• [5:05] Impact of #IHadAMiscarriage movement
• [12:16] Exploring the themes in Normalize It
• [17:04] Healing potential of storytelling
• [20:55] Breaking down stigma through community
• [25:02] Personal experience integrated with professional practice
• [30:19] Societal pressures on women
• [34:58] Empowerment through shared experiences
• [36:35] The importance of education and open dialogue

Resources mentioned:

drjessicazucker.com

Normalize It by Jessica Zucker, PhD

Follow Jessica on IG - @ihadamiscarriage

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Are you trying to conceive and feeling unsure about where to start? Wondering if you're making mistakes that could be delaying your journey to parenthood? Curious about what really impacts fertility—and what steps you can take today to improve your chances?

In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine shares the five most common mistakes couples make when trying to get pregnant—and how to avoid them. Dr. Shahine also offers practical, evidence-based tips to support your fertility journey from the very beginning.

Listeners will walk away feeling empowered with three key tips for optimizing fertility and a better understanding of why past or family fertility success doesn’t guarantee the same for everyone. This episode offers clarity, encouragement, and actionable advice, no matter where you are in your TTC (trying to conceive) journey

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• [0:36] Mistake #1: Understanding your cycle
• [2:46] Mistake #2: Timing intercourse correctly
• [5:06] Mistake #3: Semen analysis matters
• [8:23] Mistake #4: Waiting too long to visit a fertility specialist
• [10:24] Mistake #5: Making assumptions
• [13:55] Top tips for getting pregnant fast

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