Modern Conception

A New Era of Fertility, Decoded.No shame. No stigma. Just real talk about modern fertility.On Modern Conception, hosts Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski—founders of it is Sloane—bring you intimate conversations with fertility doctors, patients, advocates, and thought leaders to explore what it really takes to build a family today.From IVF to IUI, egg freezing to surrogacy, reproductive rights to emotional resilience, we break it all down so you can feel informed, supported, and seen.Whether you’re trying now, trying later, or just trying to understand, you belong here.

Modern Conception is a kids podcast hosted by Brittney Sobel, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Brittney Sobel hosts Modern Conception, a kids show with 22 episodes published.

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  GLP-1s, PMOS & the Hormone Tests Your Doctor May Be Missing | Michaela Robbins

  Sep 30, 202628 min

  Can you have insulin resistance even if your A1C is normal? And could low-dose GLP-1s have applications beyond weight loss? Michaela Robbins joins Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski on Modern Conception to talk about the hormone and metabolic markers women may be overlooking—and how they can intersect with fertility. They discuss PCOS/PMOS, fasting insulin, inflammation, GLP-1 medications, ovarian aging, and the emerging technologies changing how we understand reproductive health. In this episode: • The PMOS marker Michaela says is often overlooked • Why a normal A1C doesn’t necessarily tell the whole metabolic story • How Michaela uses low-dose GLP-1 therapy in her practice • Inflammation and reproductive health • What your hormones can—and can’t—tell you about fertility • Emerging tools for understanding ovarian aging and menopause Follow Modern Conception for candid conversations about fertility, IVF, hormones and reproductive health.

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  Finding Love Later, Male Infertility & IVF in Your 40s | Matchmaker Anna Morgenstern

  Aug 21, 202628 min

  As a professional matchmaker, Anna Morgenstern has built a career helping people find love. But her own path to marriage and family building didn’t follow the timeline she once imagined. In this episode of Modern Conception , Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski sit down with Anna for an honest conversation about meeting her husband later in life, navigating IVF in her 40s, and confronting something that is still too often left out of the fertility conversation: male infertility. Anna opens up about beginning IVF after getting married, the realities of pursuing fertility treatment in your 40s, and what she wishes more women—and couples—understood about fertility before they are ready to start a family. We discuss: • Dating, marriage, and the pressure of the biological clock • Finding your partner later than you expected • IVF and fertility treatment in your 40s • Why infertility isn’t solely a women’s issue • Male-factor infertility and why we don’t talk about it enough • The emotional reality of navigating IVF as a couple • Why both partners should be evaluated when trying to conceive • What Anna’s fertility journey has taught her about love, timing, and letting go of the life plan you thought you’d have For women who feel caught between finding the right partner and the pressure to start a family, Anna’s story offers a perspective we don’t hear nearly enough: you can be intentional about love without settling—and you can be proactive about fertility without knowing exactly how your story will unfold.

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  GLP-1s, Peptides & Fertility: What Every Woman Should Know from Harvard Educated Dr. Yadav

  Jul 29, 202627 min

  GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound have changed the way we think about weight loss—but what do they mean for fertility? In this episode of Modern Conception, Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski are joined by Dr. Nandini Yadav, who specializes in internal medicine and obesity. Dr. Yadav breaks down the science behind GLP-1 medications, peptides, metabolic health, and reproductive medicine. We discuss who may benefit from these treatments, when they can improve fertility outcomes, when they should be stopped before fertility treatment, and the questions every patient should ask before starting them. Whether you’re trying to conceive, considering egg freezing, preparing for IVF, or simply thinking ahead, understanding how these medications fit into your fertility journey has never been more important. In this episode, we discuss: • How GLP-1 medications affect fertility • Peptides and reproductive health • Weight loss and IVF success • PCOS, insulin resistance, and metabolic health • When to stop GLP-1 medications before fertility treatment • Common misconceptions about Ozempic and fertility • How to optimize your body before trying to conceive With millions of women using GLP-1 medications, this is one of the most important conversations happening in fertility today. ️ Listen now to hear what every woman should know before starting—or stopping—a GLP-1 medication.

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  One Embryo. One Chance. One Miracle. | Sarrah Strimel's Journey to Motherhood After Cancer

  Jun 18, 202633 min

  Sarrah Strimel received a life-altering cancer diagnosis. Before beginning cancer treatment, Sarrah Strimel faced a decision many young cancer patients never expect to make: whether and how to preserve her chance of having a biological child someday. In this powerful episode of Modern Conception, Sarrah shares with Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski the emotional journey of undergoing fertility preservation before cancer treatment, the uncertainty of whether she would ever become a mother, and the hope she held onto through years of setbacks and unknowns. What makes Sarrah’s story extraordinary is that she ultimately had just one embryo left—one chance to build the family she had always dreamed of. That embryo became her son, Chance. We discuss: • Receiving a cancer diagnosis during her reproductive years • Fertility preservation before cancer treatment • Navigating fear, uncertainty, and loss • The emotional impact of infertility after cancer • Surrogacy and the path to parenthood • The power of hope when the odds feel impossible • How one embryo changed everything This is a story about resilience, motherhood, and the incredible advances in reproductive medicine that make family building possible even in the face of devastating circumstances. Whether you’ve faced infertility, cancer, pregnancy loss, or simply need a reminder of what’s possible, Sarrah’s story will stay with you long after the episode ends. 🎙️ Listen now and hear how one embryo became one little boy named Chance. #CancerSurvivor #FertilityPreservation #Surrogacy #IVF #Infertility #CancerAndFertility #ModernConception #Motherhood #FamilyBuilding

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  "When Are You Having Kids?" Charlotte Bickley Meller on Fertility, Pressure & Taking Control of Your Timeline

  Jun 11, 202635 min

  Charlotte Bickley Meller is newly married, thriving in her career, and not rushing into motherhood just because society expects her to. In this candid conversation, Charlotte chats with Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski about why she decided to learn about fertility preservation, what surprised her most about modern fertility care, and why she believes more women should understand their options before they feel pressured to make life-changing decisions. From egg freezing and embryo preservation to navigating questions about marriage, babies, and biological clocks, Charlotte discusses how knowledge can replace fear and why fertility isn’t just a conversation for people experiencing infertility. If you’ve ever felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure about your timeline, this episode is for you.

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