Break the Silence is a podcast series by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) (UK), featuring discussions about faith, Christian persecution, religious freedom and advocacy. ACN is a Catholic charity supporting the suffering Church throughout the world and raising awareness of Christian persecution.
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If you’ve found your route to parenthood hasn’t been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014 Natalie set about speaking to experts and sharing lived experience and expert interviews In 2019 Kate Davies, ...
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Shotgun The Aux is a Hip Hop Podcast based in the UK. From boom bap to trap, Tom, Rob, Mick, Ellie and Ash discuss their passion for Hip Hop culture, tackling various rap related topics, and deep dive into their favourite artists and albums, whilst also interviewing some of the most exciting talent within the scene. Shotgun The Aux also serves as a platform to promote new music for up and coming artists who want to get their music heard by likeminded heads out there. You can find Shotgun The ...
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#23 - Archbishop Linus Neli: Violence in Manipur, India
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Hundreds of churches have been burnt down and thousands of families displaced by anti-Christian violence in Manipur, India. Archbishop Linus Neli gives a harrowing account of the suffering endured by many Christians in the region, highlighting how the Faith thrives in the face of adversity.By ACN UK
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Fertility Treatment is Healthcare so WHY the funding cuts?
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In this powerful and passionate episode, Natalie is joined once again by Katie Rollings, founder of Fertility Action, the UK's newest fertility charity. As a returning guest, Katie provides an urgent and inspiring update on the charity’s current work, including critical campaigning efforts, growing support groups, and the ever-pressing fight agains…
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BONUS EPISODE: IVF Abroad - Understanding guarantees in egg donation programs
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In the final episode of this three-part mini-series, created in partnership with fertilityclinicsabroad.com, Natalie is joined once more by Joanna Jewell, Head of Patient Experience at IVF Media, to demystify the world of egg donation guarantees. Whether you’re exploring donor eggs, embryo donation, or refund-based pregnancy guarantees, this episod…
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BONUS EPISODE: IVF Abroad - Navigating Treatment after 40 with your own eggs
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In this second episode of our special mini-series with fertilityclinicsabroad.com, Natalie is joined once again by Joanna Jewell, Head of Patient Experience at IVF Media, to explore the realities of IVF abroad if you're over 40 and using your own eggs. This episode is packed with honest, compassionate, and practical advice for older patients whethe…
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BONUS EPISODE: IVF Abroad - How to Choose a Clinic?
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In this special mini-series of The Fertility Podcast, created in partnership with fertilityclinicsabroad.com, Natalie is joined by Joanna Jewell, Head of Patient Experience at IVF Media, to explore the ins and outs of going abroad for fertility treatment. If you’re considering IVF outside of the UK, this series is here to help you make well-informe…
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Choosing a fertility clinic with the HFEA and Emma the Embryologist
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Welcome to this episode of The Fertility Podcast, in conversation with the HFEA and Emma Whitney aka Emma the Embryologist Director of Embryology and Genetics at The Evewell also a trustee for Fertility Action. You'll hear from both ladies, about the work that is being done to help you make a more informed decision when it comes to choosing a ferti…
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Finding Joy in Nature with Jessica Hepburn
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Welcome to this mini episode of The Fertility Podcast, where Natalie is joined by author, adventurer, and fertility campaigner Jessica Hepburn to explore the powerful role of nature in healing during fertility struggles. Natalie and Jessica recently spent the weekend together at the Love Her Wild North event embracing the power of community in the …
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#25 - Marielle Boutros: The Maronite Church in Lebanon
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The Church in Lebanon is thriving, despite the ongoing crisis. ACN's Marielle Boutros coordinates emergency and pastoral aid programmes to help keep the faith alive in the heartland of Middle Eastern Christianity. Amy Balog of ACN UK chats to Marielle about her recent visit to Lebanon and the situation for Christians in the country.…
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World Fertility Awards with Andrea Syrtash
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In this episode, Natalie is speaking to an amazing fertility advocate who she’s known in this space for almost a decade, yet this is the first conversation the pair of them have had on the podcast. Andrea Syrtash is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Pregnantish. Pregnantish went live in 2017, and Andrea describes it as “the state you’re in when tr…
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Infertility, Acne and a New Beginning - Sian Lousie from Obvs Skincare
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In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, Natalie sits down with Sian Louise, founder of OBVS Skincare, to explore how one woman turned personal loss, infertility, and cervical cancer into a mission to create safe, effective, and hormone-friendly skincare. Sian opens up about her fertility journey, including multiple miscarriages, the emotional imp…
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Fertility Justice & LGBTQ+ Parenthood: Laura-Rose Thorogood’s Fight for Equity
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In this powerful Pride Month episode of The Fertility Podcast, Natalie is joined by the inspiring Laura-Rose Thorogood, founder of LGBT Mummies, CEO of Make Births Better, and proud mother of four donor-conceived children. Laura-Rose shares her raw and deeply personal fertility journey, from IUI and IVF to pregnancy loss, secondary infertility, and…
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#24 - Fr Remigius Ihyula: Displaced Christians in Nigeria
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Fr Remi spends much of his time visiting Christian communities displaced as a result of violent persecution in Makurdi Diocese, Nigeria. ACN is helping the diocese provide emergency aid, pastoral support and quality education to families in need.By ACN UK
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Endometriosis Unveiled with Professor Andrew Horne
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In this episode of The Fertility Podcast, we’re lifting the lid on Endometriosis what it is, what’s still misunderstood, and how change is (finally) coming. You'll hear from Brianna Stayt an Endometriosis UK ambassador sharing her 20-year journey and incredible awareness raising events - Natalie was hosting the event and as well as chatting with Br…
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In this moving conclusion to our poetry mini-series, Natalie and Stacey bring the final chapters of Stacy’s IVF journey to life through her stunning poems. If you’ve been walking this path or loving someone who is this episode is a powerful companion. Stacey shares not just the pain and loss, but the moments of quiet courage and the slow emergence …
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Words of Resilience- Poetry for Navigating Fertility Struggles
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In this heartfelt episode, Natalie is speaking with Stacy, a listener who reached out to share a series of powerful, deeply personal poems written throughout her fertility experience. What began as a simple message turned into a beautiful collaboration and the start of a special three-part poetry mini-series as Natalie asked Stacy if she could reco…
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Welcome to The Fertility Podcast. This episode is something a little different and a little special. I’ve always used the podcast as a way to process, reflect, and hopefully offer support to you wherever you are on your fertility journey. But in this episode, we’re exploring how poetry can become a powerful emotional outlet especially when words ar…
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Strengthening the voice for Fertility Support - Fertility Action Launches
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The Fertility Podcast is back with Big News: The Fertility Podcast Joins Forces with Fertility Action! Welcome to the first episode in our brand new series of The Fertility Podcast, it's Natalie and I’m so excited to be back behind the mic and even more thrilled to share that this season, we’re doing something special. I’ve teamed up with Fertility…
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#22 - Bishop Wilfred Anagbe: The persecuted Church in Nigeria
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Benue State is one of Nigeria’s most conflict-ridden regions, and Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Makurdi is on a mission to tell the world about what is happening. Despite regular attacks on Christian communities, vocations are booming, and the bishop also has messages of hope to share.By ACN UK
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#21 - Tammy Peterson: Faith, hope and Christian persecution
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Tammy Peterson reflects on faith, suffering and prayer as we discuss various stories about persecuted Christians from around the world. She also talks candidly about her journey to the Catholic Church and what the Rosary means to her. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is a Catholic charity supporting persecuted and other suffering Christians globally…
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#20 - Fr Francis Ikhianosime: Seminarians in Nigeria
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Fr Francis Ikhianosime is one of many priests whose studies have been funded by ACN. He describes what it's like to be a seminarian in Nigeria and discusses the various challenges facing the Church in the country, such as the increase in Islamist extremism.By ACN UK
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#19 - John Pontifex: The 10th anniversary of Akash Bashir's martyrdom
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Akash Bashir sacrificed himself when he blocked a suicide bomber from entering a church in Lahore, Pakistan on 15th March 2015, saving up to a thousand lives. His final words were: “I will die but I will not let you go in.” John Pontifex, Head of Press & Public Affairs at ACN (UK), reflects on the 10th anniversary of Akash's martyrdom and recalls m…
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#18 - Dr Gavin Ashenden: Keeping the Faith in a post-Christian society
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In the 1980s, Gavin Ashenden helped to smuggle Bibles and theology books to Czechoslovakia and the USSR. He shares many fascinating personal stories and reflects on the ongoing persecution of Christians around the world. Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is an international Catholic charity supporting persecuted and other suffering Christians in 140 …
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#17 - Bishop Habila Daboh of Zaria: The Church in Northern Nigeria
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Vocations in Nigeria are booming, even in the northern states where Christians are frequently targeted by extremists. Bishop Habila Daboh of Zaria Diocese gives a first-hand account of the persecution that seminarians, priests and other Christians face. He also explains how ACN's help is giving hope to the Church in Nigeria.…
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#16 - Fr Bonnie Mendes: Christian persecution in Pakistan
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Fr Bonnie Mendes has been a priest in Faisalabad Diocese for over 60 years, witnessing the impact of anti-Christian persecution first-hand. He has many stories to share about both suffering and hope. He also highlights the importance of ACN’s work in Pakistan in this interview recorded before #RedWednesday in November 2024.…
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#15 - Fr Stephen Ojapah: Surviving 33 days in jihadist captivity
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Fr Stephen Ojapah MSP describes the horrors he endured over 33 days of jihadist captivity in Nigeria and recounts his journey to working with trauma survivors.By ACN UK
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I'll be happy when... featuring Kate Cocker
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In the heartfelt final episode of this series—and the podcast—Kate hosts one last time, joined by fellow podcaster Kate Cocker, to explore happiness, positivity, and the emotional rollercoaster of the fertility journey. Do listen to the end as you'll also hear a message from Natalie, with a small ask about a survey we'd like you to complete. Togeth…
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#14 - Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil: The future for young Christians in Iraq
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Chaldean Catholic Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil describes his vision for the future of the Church in Iraq and how the Catholic University in Erbil will help ensure a continued Christian presence in the region.By ACN UK
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In this episode, the penultimate episode that Kate is hosting, Kate is joined by Professor Tim Child. Tim is Associate Professor of Reproductive Medicine at the University of Oxford. He has published more than 100 research papers, and has brought new treatments and techniques to the UK, increasing both the success and safety of fertility treatment.…
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Archive episode - Connie Orbachm curator of IVF at 40 talks about Jean Purdy
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Back to The Fertility Podcast archive for this episode to celebrate the release of the Netflix movie 'Joy' - Natalie has shared a conversation she had Connie Orbach about how she started her research to curate the British Science Museum's exhibition about the story of IVF. What was discussed: Connie herself admitted how she didn't realize how much …
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Archive episode - IVF at 40 with the HFEA and one of its inspectors who worked with Steptoe, Edwards and Jean Purdy
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To celebrate the release on Netflix of the new film about IVF 'Joy' this is an old episode of The Fertility Podcast, which Natalie produced in celebration of Louise Brown's 40th Birthday and the fact that at that point in time, over 300,000 babies have been born through IVF treatment with more than 1 million cycles having taken place. TheHFEA asked…
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