Fertility Nurses Unfiltered

About Fertility Nurses Unfiltered

Fertility Nurses Unfiltered is a nurse-led podcast for people navigating infertility and fertility treatment who want clarity, honesty, and support beyond the clinic walls. Hosted by former fertility clinic nurses Ashlee Laroue and Laura Weppler, co-founders of Rooted Fertility Co., we pull back the curtain on IVF, fertility care, transfers, medications, canceled cycles, burnout, and the emotional realities patients aren't always prepared for. Two nurses. One mic. No bullshit. https://www.rootedfertilityco.com/

Publisher

Ashlee Laroue, BSN, RN and Laura Weppler, BSN, RN

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Mar 2026

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Oncofertility 101: How The Chick Mission Helps Cancer Patients Protect Their Fertility

   "You don't qualify. You're not infertile yet." That is what Amanda Rice heard from her insurance company when she called, diagnosed with cancer for the third time before age 40, asking for help freezing her eggs before chemotherapy. Instead of accepting that answer, she built a movement. This week, just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we sit down with Amanda Rice, three-time cancer survivor and founder and CEO of The Chick Mission, a nonprofit helping cancer patients protect their fertility before treatment begins. Amanda shares her story from the very first symptom she had to push to get checked, to the fertility decisions she had to make while facing her own mortality, to the rejection that sparked The Chick Mission. We talk about why so many patients are never told that cancer treatment can affect fertility, how fast these decisions really have to happen, and why every patient deserves the chance to make an informed choice about their future family. In this episode, we cover: Amanda's journey through three cancer diagnoses and how she navigated fertility preservation along the way How quickly fertility preservation can happen after a cancer diagnosis, and why oncology and fertility teams need to be talking to each other How The Chick Mission's Hope Grants work, with no essays, no upfront copay, and clinics submitting on your behalf The legislative progress that has brought fertility preservation coverage to nearly half of U.S. states, and how one phone call can help Why egg freezing vs. embryo freezing is a bigger decision than many people realize Why choosing not to pursue fertility preservation, or not to have children at all, is just as valid How The Chick Mission is teaching fertility education to high school and college students Amanda's call to be the CEO of your own body, from self breast exams to showing up prepared for every appointment More than anything, this conversation is a reminder that cancer takes a lot of control away, but it does not get to make every decision for you. You deserve to know your options, and you deserve support in choosing what is right for you. If you or someone you love is facing a cancer diagnosis, if you work in oncology or fertility care, or if you just need a reminder this October to schedule that mammogram, this episode is for you. Connect with The Chick Mission:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chickmission/ (https://www.instagram.com/chickmission/)Website: https://www.thechickmission.org/ (https://www.thechickmission.org/)

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Rebuilding Surrogacy: An REI's Honest Take on Fixing a Broken System

   "The biggest red flag for an agency is when they say we have a tiered program where the more you pay, the faster you'll match." That's how Dr. Brian Levine sums up what's broken in American surrogacy, and he has spent the last several years trying to fix it. This week we sit down with Dr. Brian Levine, double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and OB/GYN, founding partner and practice director of CCRM Fertility New York, and founder of the surrogacy platform Nodal. Dr. Levine walks us through his winding path into fertility medicine, the mentors who shaped him, and the ethical frustrations that pushed him to rethink how surrogacy works. Whether you're considering surrogacy, supporting someone who is, or working in the fertility space, this is an honest look at a part of family building that is still too often wrapped in secrecy. In this episode, we cover: How a single medical school lecture on genetic testing of embryos changed his career plans overnight The bold escalator moment that led to the founding of CCRM New York How surrogacy becoming legal in New York changed the market, and why he started Nodal Why Nodal lets the surrogate make the first move, and the meaning behind the name The changing policy landscape around IVF and surrogacy, from state-level legal questions to recent efforts to lower fertility medication costs Why the words we use matter, and why "use a surrogate" should be retired Red flags and green flags to look for when you vet a surrogacy agency Why he keeps his clinic and his surrogacy company completely separate More than anything, this conversation is a reminder that surrogacy should put the surrogate first, because she's the one doing the heavy lifting. For everyone involved, that means transparency, fair fees, and a real person on the other end of the phone when something goes sideways. If you're exploring surrogacy, feeling overwhelmed by what you're seeing in the headlines, or want to understand what a good agency relationship should look like, this episode is for you. Connect with Dr. Brian Levine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrianlevine/ (https://www.instagram.com/drbrianlevine/)Nodal: https://www.nodal.com/ (https://www.nodal.com/)Nodal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nodalhealth/ (https://www.instagram.com/nodalhealth/)CCRM New York: https://www.ccrmivf.com/ccrm-fertility-doctors/brian-levine/ (https://www.ccrmivf.com/ccrm-fertility-doctors/brian-levine/)

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   How to Actually Show Up for Someone Through Infertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum

   While everyone else was focusing on the baby, she focused on me." That is how Lauren Dewey describes the moment her sister-in-law handed her a care basket after her son was born, and it is the moment that changed the course of her life. This week we sit down with Lauren Dewey, founder of brooksybox, for an honest conversation about all the parts of the motherhood journey that people forget to show up for. After struggling with infertility and welcoming her son Brooks through IVF, Lauren realized how much attention goes to a new baby and how little is left for the mother recovering behind the scenes. That realization became brooksybox, thoughtfully curated care packages for every stage a woman is actually in, from infertility to loss to pregnancy to postpartum, all sourced from or created with women-owned businesses. Whether you are in the thick of it yourself or trying to support someone who is and have no idea what to say, this one is full of real talk and practical ways to show up. In this episode, we cover: How a single care basket from her sister-in-law sparked the whole idea, and where the name brooksybox came from Lauren's fertility journey, from a Hashimoto's and PMOS diagnosis to IUIs, IVF, and a retrieval complicated by ovarian hyperstimulation The complicated emotions of a spontaneous pregnancy after infertility, including guilt, and the very real weight of deciding what to do with remaining embryos Why toxic positivity ("just relax, stay positive, you're so strong") so often misses the mark, and what actually helps instead Her husband's simple game-changing question, "do you want comfort or do you want solutions?" How infertility and loss can quietly strain friendships, and how to keep showing up without taking distance personally What goes into the boxes and why every product is clean, intentional, and made for the stage she is in More than anything, this episode is a reminder that showing up does not have to be complicated or expensive. Even the strongest women need support, and women never forget who showed up when they were barely hanging on. If you are navigating your own journey, loving someone who is, or you just want to be the person who shows up well, this episode is for you. Listener offer: use code UNFILTERED15 for 15% off your first care package. Connect with Lauren & brooksybox:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooksybox/ (https://www.instagram.com/brooksybox/) Website: https://brooksybox.com/ (https://brooksybox.com/)

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