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Welcome to The Male Fertility Podcast, a show hosted by Ciaran and Shaun - two men who have walked the challenging path of fertility struggles themselves. With a mission to break the silence and stigma surrounding male fertility issues, they share their personal stories, insights, and knowledge to provide support, education, and inspiration to men facing similar challenges. In this unique and underrepresented podcast, you'll discover why this show is a crucial resource for anyone dealing wit ...
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Inside the Male Bag: Low Sperm Count, Varicoceles & Vital Lifestyle Fixes
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Welcome to the very first Male bag episode of The Male Fertility Podcast! In these episodes, we will answer your questions about male fertility. If you have a question you'd like answered, please email: [email protected]. This episode covers: How can a man tell if he's infertile, and are there any signs to look out for? Are there sp…
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Why Dads Matter? Sperm Donor Conception & Wrestling with Dr. Anna Machin
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Is a mother's instinct innate while fathers have to learn? Evolutionary anthropologist Dr. Anna Machin joins us to debunk this myth and dive deep into the fascinating science behind fatherhood. In this episode, Dr. Machin reveals: The Myth of Maternal Instinct: Both men and women undergo significant hormonal and brain changes to prepare for parenth…
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Tackling Testicular Cancer with Ex-Footballer Henri Lansbury & Prof. Allan Pacey
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We're back for Season 4 of The Male Fertility Podcast, and what better way to kick off than with a special episode for Testicular Cancer Awareness Month? This time, we're joined by two brilliant guests: former professional footballer Henri Lansbury and fertility expert Professor Allan Pacey. Henri shares his powerful personal story, from discoverin…
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Series 3, Episode 10 with Frank Fallon
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In this powerful series finale, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by Frank Fallon to discuss his journey through male factor infertility, successful ICSI treatment, and what life looks like after. Frank and his wife faced male factor infertility before achieving success on their first round of ICSI. Determined to understand his diagnosis, Frank pursued a…
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In this episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, Shaun and Ciaran sit down with Carl Tracey to discuss his fertility journey—the challenges, emotions, and lessons learned along the way. Carl shares how he and his wife Catherine struggled to conceive for two years before seeking medical help. He opens up about the confusion of receiving his semen anal…
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Series 3, Episode 8 with Josh Coulson
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On today’s episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by Josh Coulson to talk about his ongoing fertility story. Josh opens up about his story which started back in 2020 after trying to conceive for a year with his wife and nothing happening. Josh, like a lot of people, assumed that this was a female problem, but when they w…
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In this episode of the Male Fertility Podcast, Toby Burns joins Shaun and Ciaran to share his story. The guys talk about the strain infertility placed on Toby’s relationship, and how he and his wife supported each other through the hardest times. When they finally opened up to others, it led to unexpected discoveries—Toby’s younger brother also car…
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Series 3, Episode 6 with Yiannis Christodoulou
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In this week’s episode of the podcast, Shaun and Ciaran are delighted to be joined by Yiannis Christodoulou, a triathlete for Great Britain, who is here to talk about his infertility journey. Yiannis shares that his sister went through IVF, so he was aware that people can struggle to conceive, but he assumed he and his wife would fall pregnant natu…
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Series 3, Episode 5 with Tony Suckling
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Joining us this week on The Male Fertility Podcast is Tony Suckling - here to share his long and emotional fertility journey. After years of trying to conceive with his wife with no success, Tony decided to take a basic sperm test. The results showed a low sperm count, prompting him to make lifestyle changes in the hope of improving it. When nothin…
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In this week’s episode, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by Marc Bear to talk about his long fight with infertility. From the initial assumption that starting a family would “just happen” to confronting the reality of an infertility diagnosis, Marc shares the highs and lows of his path to fatherhood. After years of trying to conceive he was eventually d…
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This week on The Male Fertility Podcast, Shaun and Ciaran sit down with Matt to hear his deeply personal story of navigating male infertility. After trying and failing to conceive, Matt and his wife went to the GP - however, it was only his wife that was referred for tests. A whole year and a half later, Matt was finally referred for a sperm test. …
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Welcome to a new episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, where we're joined by another guy sharing his story to help others. This week, we chat with Rob as he shares his personal journey through infertility. After months of trying to conceive, Rob and his partner initially received a misdiagnosis of PCOS. Frustrated and searching for answers, Rob to…
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Series 3, Episode 1 with Sean Farrell
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Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Male Fertility Podcast! We are so delighted to be sharing this series with you as this one is all about giving a voice to the audience. And to kick start the series off, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by Sean Farrell, who has been listening to the podcast since he started on his fertility quest. And cru…
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Episode 10 - Series 2 Recap and Reflection
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So, here we are, the final episode of Series 2. And to celebrate that, Shaun and Ciaran met up to record their first ever in-person episode. This episode looks back on each episode from the series, and sees the lads reflect on the advice and knowledge that was shared by each expert guest. The boys unpick the information, and share their key takeawa…
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Episode 9 - Male Fertility Treatment - featuring Allan Pacey MBE
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This week, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by Professor Allan Pacey MBE to talk all things male fertility. What Allan doesn't know in this field isn't worth knowing! Allan is the Professor of Andrology at the University of Manchester as well as Deputy Vice President and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Biology. For 17 years he was the Head of Andrology fo…
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Episode 8 - Childlessness and Men - Featuring Robin Hadley
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This week we talk to Robin Hadley about involuntary male childlessness. Robin is a leading expert on the psychological and societal impact of male childlessness. He completed his Masters on the subject, and has subsequently written several academic papers on the topic, as well as his critically acclaimed book on the subject. Shaun, Ciaran and Robin…
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Episode 7 - Miscarriage and Men - Featuring Jackie Stewart
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*Warning - this episode includes discussions on pregnancy loss and miscarriage* In this week’s episode, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by Jackie Stewart, an accredited independent counsellor who specialises in fertility counselling. We discuss miscarriage and pregnancy loss, specifically the impact it has on men - who are so often forgotten in this sc…
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Episode 6 - IVF: The Essential Guide for Men - featuring Dr Tim Child
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On this episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by leading expert in fertility, Dr Tim Child. Having previously focused heavily on male infertility, what that means, the treatments available, and how to process it - the conversation around what happens next is a crucially important one for the podcast. Ciaran and Shaun ta…
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Episode 5 - Conversations with a Specialist Fertility Counsellor - featuring Tracey Sainsbury
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This week on The Male Fertility Podcast, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by specialist fertility counsellor, Tracey Sainsbury. Tracey is a specialist fertility counsellor, dedicated to providing compassionate support and guidance to individuals and couples navigating the complexities of fertility challenges. She is an advisory board member for various …
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Episode 4 - The vital role of Fertility Nurses - featuring Francesca Steyn
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This episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by senior fertility nurse specialist, Francesca Steyn. Francesca is the Clinical Services Manager at the Wales Fertility Institute. She has over 18 years of experience in the sector, and is the current chair of The Royal College of Nurses' Fertility Nursing Forum. What is a Fer…
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Episode 3 - Nutrition and Male Fertility - featuring Melanie Brown
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In this week’s episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by Melanie Brown, one of the leading nutritionists in the fertility world. She has worked with some of the leading clinics and professionals in the UK fertility industry, and is currently writing a book on how to improve male fertility with the urologist and male fert…
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Episode 2 - What is Embryology? - featuring Emma Whitney
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In this episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by Emma Whitney, the Director of Embryology and Genetics at The Evewell Clinic, to talk all about embryologists and the vital work they do. Emma Whitney is the Director of embryology and genetics at The Evewell group in London. With over 20 years of practical IVF laboratory …
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Episode 1 - What is a Urologist? - featuring Oliver Wiseman
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The Male Fertility Podcast is back and to kick start this series, in this episode, Shaun and Ciaran are joined by Oliver Wiseman, a Consultant Urologist based at Cambridge University Hospitals and Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic. Both Shaun and Ciaran saw Oliver when they were going through their fertility treatment. He is very experienced in the manag…
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The Male Fertility Podcast returns to your ears with Series 2! This series, Shaun and Ciaran are being joined by different professionals to have a chat and to ask the questions that they themselves wanted to when they were going through their fertility chapter. The Intro Episode This intro episode, Ciaran and Shaun chat about what Series 1 was like…
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Episode 10 - Living With Male Factor Infertility
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Welcome to last episode in this series of The Male Fertility Podcast! It has been quite an adventure for both Shaun and Ciaran. From talking about the initial diagnosis to fatherhood, the lads have talked about a variety of different things and now to finish this series of, they are joined by their lovely wives, Jennifer and Jenna. The Partner Pers…
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As we draw close to the end of this series, Shaun and Ciaran talk about pregnancy and fatherhood. In this episode, they talk about their experiences with pregnancy, birth and then after birth, discussing the emotions that they went through and how they overcame the obstacles they faced. The Two Week Wait & Communication Shaun and Ciaran talk about …
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In this episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, Ciaran and Shaun dive into lifestyle habits that can affect your fertility. In this information packed episode, the lads talk about reducing the stressors in your life and where to actually make a start. Exercising and Fertility: Ciaran starts off by talking about how exercising is not only good for yo…
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Episode 7 - Acceptance & Mindset When Facing Infertility
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Join Shaun and Ciaran in this episode of The Male Fertility Podcast as they delve into the important topic of mindset when facing infertility, and crucially, how they came to accept what they were going through. Discover how embracing a new mindset can lead to personal growth and becoming a better version of yourself. Acceptance Shaun shares his pe…
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Episode 6 - Emotions & Relationship Strains
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Welcome to the first episode of The Male Fertility Podcast in 2024! Join Shaun and Ciaran as they delve into the complexities of emotions and relationship strains encountered on the fertility journey. Thoughts & Feelings: In this episode, Shaun and Ciaran open up about the thoughts and feelings they experienced in relation to their partners. They c…
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Join Ciaran and Shaun as they talk about the pathways to parenthood. We are going to be talking about the options when it comes to assisted reproduction; the process of IVF, what ICSI is and what to expect. The guys also discuss alternate routes to parenthood, such as donor conception. Options for Parenthood We talk about the options that are avail…
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Episode 4 - Initial processing, why men don't talk, and support.
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In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of the diagnosis — exploring the initial processing, seeking support, and addressing the pervasive silence that often surrounds male fertility issues. Understanding the Diagnosis: Stages of Grief: Shaun provides his perspective on the diagnosis, and then unravels the stages of grief that one might ex…
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Episode 3 - Sperm! Providing samples, diagnosis, and more.
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Join us in Episode 3 as we tackle a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of male fertility — the shocking decrease in sperm count witnessed over recent years. This episode on The Male Fertility Podcast aims to start a conversation about a topic that demands everyone's attention. Exploring the Sperm Count Decline: Delving into the alarming trend of d…
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Welcome back to Episode 2 of The Male Fertility Podcast, where we delve into the inspiring journey of Ciaran, exploring the hurdles he faced and overcame on his path to parenthood. Ciaran's Fertility Journey: Ciaran's story unfolds in 2011, when he and his partner Jen got married. Little did they anticipate the unexpected challenges that lay ahead …
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, where we embark on an inspiring journey with Shaun as he shares his personal experience with male infertility. Shaun's Story: Shaun's narrative begins in 2017 when he was confronted with a daunting diagnosis: Azoospermia, a condition characterised by a lack of sperm. He takes us throug…
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The Male Fertility Podcast - Introduction
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Hello and a warm welcome to The Male Fertility Podcast, your go-to space for insightful discussions on male fertility, hosted by Ciaran and Shaun! We're thrilled to launch this podcast, and in this introductory episode, we share a bit about ourselves, our motivations, and what you can expect from the podcast. About The Male Fertility Podcast: Our m…
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