
20. The “No’s” That Built Us
On this week’s episode of The Worth a Shot Podcast, we’re reflecting on just how many times the word “no” showed up on our fertility journey. No appointments available. No embryos. No insurance coverage. No answers. No b

Hosted by Ashley & Brooks McMahon · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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Welcome to "Worth A Shot," the heartfelt podcast where the journey through infertility and IVF is explored through the honest and raw experiences of husband and wife duo, Ashley and Brooks. Join us as they open up about the challenges, triumphs, and emotions that come with navigating the often complex world of fertility struggles. In this intimate podcast, Ashley and Brooks share their personal story of grappling with both male and female infertility, aiming to break the silence and stigma surrounding these issues. From the highs of hope and resilience to the lows of disappointment and heartache, they provide an unfiltered look into the emotional rollercoaster that is the path to parenthood. But "Worth A Shot" is more than just a personal narrative; it's a platform for education, understanding, and connection. Ashley and Brooks delve into the intricacies of infertility, demystifying the process of IVF, and offering valuable insights for individuals and couple
Ashley & Brooks McMahon hosts The Worth A Shot Podcast, a kids show with 20 episodes published.

On this week’s episode of The Worth a Shot Podcast, we’re reflecting on just how many times the word “no” showed up on our fertility journey. No appointments available. No embryos. No insurance coverage. No answers. No b

In this episode of Worth a Shot, we break down the many medications involved in IVF — from egg retrieval to transfers. We share our personal stories about the physical and emotional challenges, including tricky injection

In the Season 2 premiere of Worth a Shot, we open our hearts to share a chapter of our story we never imagined would be ours. This episode revisits the joy and hope that followed our IVF transfer in August, and the deep

In our Season 1 finale, we reveal our PGT results and share the excitement and nerves of preparing for the frozen embryo transfer. We answer questions from family and friends, offering a peek into our journey and the ste

In this week's episode of our IVF journey, we navigate the emotional rollercoaster of Ashley's recovery week following the fifth round. The tension builds as we await the life-changing phone call that reveals our embryo

In this week's episode, you can get to know us on a personal level as we dive into your random questions, sharing insights into our lives outside the fertility journey. We chat about things like our current favorite TV s

In this week's episode, we dive into our latest journey with IVF round #5, trying a different protocol this time around. We've faced unexpected plot twists and started from scratch, navigating through the emotional highs

In this week's episode, we delve into the importance of supporting friends and family through the challenging journey of IVF. We share personal experiences of what has been helpful and what hasn't over the past few years

In this week's episode, we're diving into our listener mailbag! You've sent in some thoughtful questions, and we're here to answer them! No topic is off-limits! We love hearing from you and are excited to explore the top

We are back! In this week's episode we're diving into male factor infertility, a topic that unexpectedly became a significant part of our lives back in 2020 when Brooks was diagnosed with a condition where he was born wi

In this final full update of round four, we dive into the emotional aftermath of receiving our PGT results. The news wasn't just that our embryo was abnormal; it felt like a crushing halt to our dreams of expanding our f

In this week's episode, we share part three of our "real time" IVF journey. Join us as we navigate the nerve-wracking wait for embryo results, discuss the significance of PGT testing, and unpack the rollercoaster of emot

In this episode, we bring you a PART TWO of real-time updates from the roller coaster that is infertility treatment. This week, we delve into the aftermath of a significant glitch in our journey, navigating through mista

In this episode, Brooks and I dive into the rollercoaster of emotions and updates surrounding our fourth round of IVF. We candidly discuss the intricacies of the "stimming", shedding light on the physical and emotional d

In this week's episode, we sit down with certified life coach, Janice Ross, to explore the profound journey of overcoming life's challenges, from fertility and beyond. Join us as we dive into the essence of life coaching

In this episode, we share four previously untold stories from our IVF journey, that still have us either laughing or picking our jaw up from the floor. We also share a HUGE update that still leaves us in disbelief. As we

In this episode, Ashley and Brooks discuss the financial aspect of IVF and infertility treatment. They share their personal experiences with the costs involved and offer tips and tricks for managing the financial burden.

Hi, friends! On this episode we share our journey preparing for round #4 of IVF. We'll dive into the lifestyle changes we're making to boost our chances. From focusing on healthier foods and adding supplements and vitami

Hi, friends! In this episode, we'll walk you through where to begin, starting with talking to your doctor, finding the right fertility clinic, and looking into insurance. We'll help you understand how much time you might

Hi, friends! In this episode, we dive deep into our own IVF journey, reflecting on the hurdles we faced from the early disappointments of negative tests to the ultimate joy of welcoming our daughter. With raw vulnerabili
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