Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant

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• My Body is Badass: Rest, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy at 43 06.07.2026 49分

  114. Ruth, an oil painter and children’s book author, shares her journey to welcoming her daughter at 43. Ruth opens up about the reality of facing back-to-back miscarriages in her 40s, how receiving genetic testing results brought unexpected healing, and the radical mindset shift that allowed her to view her body not as failing, but as profoundly "badass." Moving past the fear and labels of a typical clinical setting, Ruth shares her experience working with a practice of supportive midwives ...
• Perimenopause or Pregnancy? A Surprise at 43 22.06.2026 41分

  113. When Jeani scheduled a doctor's visit to address hot flashes, night sweats, and an elevated FSH level, she assumed she was simply following in the footsteps of her mother and sisters who had all entered early menopause. Instead, a routine ultrasound revealed a dislodged IUD, and a month later, on September 11th, a positive pregnancy test that quite literally left her weak in the knees. At 43 years old, with her oldest daughter on the cusp of high school graduation, Jeani found herself fo...
• Failed Transfer Causes: How a Doctor Overcame Infertility for Pregnancy at 40 08.06.2026 50分

  112. Dr. Stephanie Gray, a functional medicine practitioner, nurse practitioner, and author of Your Fertility Blueprint. After navigating a complex, 10-year secondary infertility battle that involved eight IUIs, two out-of-state surgeries for endometriosis, and a devastating standstill with multiple failed euploid embryo transfers, Stephanie had to become her own medical detective. She shares how she used PubMed research to advocate for her own health, eventually uncovering a chronic, low-gra...
• Pregnant at 44: Overcoming Ambivalence and the Age Narrative 25.05.2026 57分

  111. Journalist and mental strength trainer, Bettina Gordon shares the raw truth about being ambivalent about kids for years, dealing with a year of unprotected sex where nothing happened, and the exact tipping point that shifted her mindset from fearing a loss of freedom to embracing motherhood at 44. If you’ve ever felt crushed by the loud outside noise telling you you're running out of time, Bettina’s story is the ultimate proof that your mindset dictates your reality, not a number on a ca...
• Trying to Conceive (TTC) Over 40 Round Table 11.05.2026 1時間 19分

  110. Kezia, Mandy, and Carly join us to share their deeply personal experiences with trying to conceive in their 40s. The conversation cuts through the noise of societal "age limits" and the buzzword of perimenopause, replacing clinical statistics with radical authenticity. From overcoming health hurdles like endometriosis and emergency surgeries to navigating the complexities of vasectomy reversals and secondary infertility, these women open up about the "aha moments" that reignited their de...
• The 12-Year Wait: Failed IVF to Jaclyn's Natural Pregnancy at 40 27.04.2026 39分

  109. Jaclyn shares her incredible 12-year gap between children. Jaclyn opens up about the grueling process of IUI and IVF, the emotional toll of a negative pregnancy tests and secondary infertility. She shares how leaving a high-stress 60-hour work week and moving to a new city created the space for a surprise pregnancy just weeks after her 40th birthday. We also dive into the practical realities of being a "geriatric" pregnant woman, from managing extreme nausea and low iron to the logistics...
• A Health Journey and Tummy Tuck Led to Her Surprise Pregnancy at 44 13.04.2026 58分

  108. After five boys and two devastating miscarriage in her 40's, Anne-Marie believed her journey to motherhood was over. She decided to reclaim her body through a health and wellness routine—incorporating a GLP-1 (semaglutide) and a major abdominal surgery—only to discover she was pregnant with her first daughter soon into her tummy tuck recovery. In this raw and authentic conversation, we dive into the reality of "Ozempic babies," navigating a high-risk pregnancy in your mid-40s, and the sh...
• Pregnant at 49: Using Donor Eggs, Frozen Sperm, and 'Sex Magic' 30.03.2026 1時間 17分

  107. Britt Fohrman, a birth doula of 24 years found herself navigating the very journey she had supported hundreds of others through—but with a tragic twist. After years of fertility struggles and the sudden loss of her husband, Britt shares how she honored his final wish by continuing their path to parenthood as a solo mother. From winning a legal battle for her husband's sperm to finding a "miracle" egg donor within her own community, Britt’s story is a masterclass in resilience, spiritual ...
• The Power of Hope: Double Ectopic Pregnancy to IVF Miracle at 48  16.03.2026 1時間 6分

  106. Jamie welcomes Jessianna, a military veteran who shares her incredible 20-year path to becoming a mother at age 48. After nearly two decades of marriage, multiple deployments, and a history of heart-wrenching losses—including several miscarriages and a life-threatening double ectopic pregnancy—Jessianna opens up about the resilience required to keep going. She discusses the medical hurdles she faced, from a pituitary gland microadenoma to the physical toll of multiple failed IVF and IUI ...
• Marla’s IVF Pregnancy at 48 With Her Own Eggs 02.03.2026 1時間 2分

  105. After anchoring the news for nearly 30 years, Emmy-award winner Marla Tellez found herself reporting on her own miracle: a successful pregnancy at 48 using her own frozen eggs. In this episode, Marla shares the incredible 12-year timeline from freezing her eggs at age 37 to welcoming her daughter, Sloan, just days before her 49th birthday. She pulls back the curtain on the technical and emotional hurdles of later-in-life parenting, including navigating a partner’s prior vasectomy through...
• Unexplained Infertility to Pregnancy at 44 with Donor Eggs 16.02.2026 1時間 21分

  104. Rosey is on to share her IVF pregnancy with donor eggs. Rosey shares the intimate details of her decade-long path to motherhood. After a relatively straightforward journey with her first daughter at age 36, Rosey was met with years of "unexplained" infertility while trying for a second child. She takes us through the clinical maze of IUIs and mini-IVF, the heartbreak of a mid-trimester loss, and her eventual decision to pursue donor eggs. Rosey speaks candidly about the importance of bei...
• Why Karen Refused to Rush Marriage and Motherhood at 46 02.02.2026 1時間 10分

  103. For years, Karen was dedicated to her career and travel, waiting for the right moment and the right person. When she finally met Jason in her early 40s, they assumed their path to parenthood would require clinical intervention or adoption. But just as they were planning their future, a "Crohn’s flare-up" turned out to be a life-changing surprise: a spontaneous pregnancy at age 46. In this episode, Karen shares the shock of her "die stealer" pregnancy test and why she was firm about not b...
• ER to the Amazon: A Doctor’s Path to Motherhood at 41 19.01.2026 1時間 5分

  102. For years, Jude grappled with a single, heavy question: Do I actually want to be a mother? Feeling stuck in ambivalence, her quest for an answer took her from the high-stakes environment of the ER to the depths of the Amazon jungle. After a profound experience with a Shaman in Peru, the "indecision" finally cleared. In this episode, Jude shares her journey of meeting her partner at 39 and navigating the delicate balance of relationship-building with a "ticking clock." We dive into her sp...
• Fallon’s Natural Conception at 40 in One Month 05.01.2026 43分

  101. We have Fallon on to share her spontaneous pregnancy at 40. Fallon was never the girl who dreamed of being a mother. A full-time yoga teacher with a life she loved, she was content being a “dog mom” until the loss of her dog and a new marriage changed her perspective. On the night of her 40th birthday, she and her husband decided to go for it. One month later, she was staring at a positive pregnancy test. In this episode, Fallon talks about the shock of conceiving so quickly, the challen...
• Pregnancy Over 40 Round Table 22.12.2025 1時間 20分

  100. To celebrate our milestone 100th episode, we are doing something different: hearing from women who are in the thick of it right now. Join host Jamie Massey as she sits down with four incredible women—Sarah (44), Johanne (44), Bidi (43), and Katie (46)—for a global roundtable discussion on the raw, real-time experience of being pregnant in your 40s. From Scotland to the U.S., these women pull back the curtain on what it actually feels like to navigate "advanced maternal age" before the ba...
• Fibroids and High Blood Pressure to Pregnancy at 43 08.12.2025 53分

  099. Stephanie is on share her spontaneous pregnancy at 43. Stephanie has been with her husband since she was 27 and married him at 39. She always wanted kids, at least one or two, but no more than three. Her husband is eleven years older than her with kids from a previous relationship and was open to having more. Once they decided to try to have a baby, she wasn't pregnant and thought something was wrong. Her husband had kids, so she went to the doctor a year and a half into trying to concei...
• Did I wait too long? Amanda's IVF Pregnancy at 45 24.11.2025 58分

  098. What happens when you spend your 20s and 30s building a life, a marriage, and a career, only to wonder if you’ve missed the window for a second child? In this episode, we meet Amanda, who shares her deeply relatable journey from questioning if she wanted children at all to navigating a successful IVF pregnancy at 45 years old. Amanda opens up about the "epiphany" she had at 44 that led her to pursue fertility treatments in North Texas, overcoming the fear that she had waited too long to ...
• Spontaneous Pregnancy with Low AMH at 41 10.11.2025 1時間 19分

  097. When Jessica received a call six months before her wedding informing her that her AMH levels were low, the news felt like a daunting hurdle in her plan to start a family. Having spent her 30s focused on her education to become an occupational therapist, she was finally ready to prioritize motherhood at 41, only to be told that while pregnancy was possible, it would be significantly challenging. This episode follows Jessica’s journey from the initial shock of her diagnosis to her proactiv...
• Allison did IVF to Avoid Autism at 43 27.10.2025 1時間 12分

  096. Allison spent her life surrounded by children as a babysitter and camp counselor, yet the decision to become a mother wasn't always a clear-cut choice for her. Content in her 15-year relationship with her husband and close with her two stepchildren, she initially prioritized her love for travel and professional life over starting a family of her own. However, reaching the milestone age of 40 and getting married that same year sparked a profound shift in her perspective, leading her to se...
• Staying Positive During Multiple IVF Cycles: Melissa's Story at 43 13.10.2025 1時間 13分

  095. When Melissa turned 40, she felt a deep calling to motherhood but hadn't yet met the right partner to start a family. Despite well-meaning friends suggesting she should simply "get a dog" rather than face the uphill battle of late-age fertility, Melissa chose to trust her intuition and embark on the journey as a Single Mother by Choice. What followed was a grueling three-year marathon involving eight egg retrievals and five embryo transfers—a testament to her incredible resilience and un...