Episodes

  • Episode 15--Me Again

    Episode 15--Me Again
    May 13 2021
    This week I'm discussing a little more about what I'm doing differently to support my journey to conception. Gentle reminder, this is not medical advice and I am not a medical professional. Only you (and your doctor, midwife, or nurse practitioner) know what is right for you body.

    Find me on IG @Less_Straightforward. If you'd like to share your story, please get in touch! less.straightforward@gmail.com
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    30 mins
  • Episode 14--Mary on Midwifery Care

    Episode 14--Mary on Midwifery Care
    May 6 2021
    This week I chat with Mary about Midwifery and why it might be an option for you to consider on your journey. Mary shares her own story through pregnancy, birth, and beyond, with a midwife as her care provider.

    Get connected with Mary:
    IG: @mommy.mary
    RISE: http://www.renoinitiative.org/
    Living Room Project: http://www.renoinitiative.org/living-room/
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 13 - My personal story

    Episode 13 - My personal story
    Apr 29 2021
    This week I share my last three cycles of our attempts at conception. I've been recording little "journal entries" and I'm ready to share them with listeners. Content note: I do discuss miscarriage in this episode.

    Find me on IG @Less_Straightforward. If you'd like to share your story, please get in touch! less.straightforward@gmail.com
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    43 mins
  • 4/29 Preview...My Personal TTC Journey

    4/29 Preview...My Personal TTC Journey
    Apr 22 2021
    Less Straightforward is still on break this week... Please enjoy this little sneak peak of next week's episode: My personal TTC journey (part of it, anyway)

    IG: @Less_Straightforward
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    3 mins
  • Episode 12--Donnie Talks Trans Pregnancy--Part 2

    Episode 12--Donnie Talks Trans Pregnancy--Part 2
    Apr 8 2021
    This is the conclusion to last week's episode with Donnie Weaver about his surprise trans pregnancy. If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, head over to last week's first!

    Get connected with Donnie on Twitter @autiedonnie or you can email him at donovanvweaver@gmail.com

    Find the podcast on IG @Less_Straightforward.
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    36 mins
  • Episode 11--Donnie Talks Trans Pregnancy - Part 1

    Episode 11--Donnie Talks Trans Pregnancy - Part 1
    Apr 1 2021
    This week I talked with Donnie about his unexpected pregnancy as a trans man, and the effects of the medical mistreatment he sustained before and during his pregnancy. Content warning: we talk about some heavy topics including medical trauma, depression, and shame. This is Part One of a two part episode special.
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    56 mins
  • Episode 10--Briana, Sabra, and Second Parent Adoption

    Episode 10--Briana, Sabra, and Second Parent Adoption
    Mar 25 2021
    This week I chatted with Briana and Sabra, who share their conception journey to three wonderful children. We also talk about second parent adoption, and some of the necessary steps to take in California for families who use a known donor.

    Get connected! Find the pod on Instagram @Less_Straightforward
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    31 mins
  • Episode 9--Infertility, IVF, and Embryo Donation with Erin and Maria

    Episode 9--Infertility, IVF, and Embryo Donation with Erin and Maria
    Mar 18 2021
    In this week's episode I sat to chat with Erin and Maria, who's journey to parenthood included unexplained infertility, IUI, navigating military healthcare, and embryo donation.

    https://resolve.org/

    Get connected on Instagram! @Less_Straightforward
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    59 mins