About IVF in your Pocket: Your Waiting Room Companion
Brief 10ish minute episodes (hence waiting room companion) offering clear tips, tools and must know info from a reproductive health therapist. This podcast offers concrete support through the intensity of IVF.
IVF LGBTQ+ Family Building: What You NEED to Know with Dr. Brent Monseur, MD
In today's episode, I am joined by LGBTQ+ expert, Dr. Brent Monseur who walks us through important need to know tips regarding LGBTQ+ family building. They provide need to know information vital for both national and international listeners. This episode is truly not to be missed. See more on Dr. Brent Monseur's extensive background:
Brent Monseur, MD, ScM, FACOG (they) is Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist. They were the founding director of the Q+ LGBTQ+ Family Building clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. As an Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, they led a specialized team dedicated to researching and improving reproductive outcomes for sexual and gender minority populations. Dr. Monseur earned their MD from the Medical College of Virginia and completed OB/GYN residency training at Thomas Jefferson University, followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Stanford. They also hold an ScM in reproductive biology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a BS in biochemistry (with a concentration in Spanish) from the University of Mary Washington. A recognized leader in queer reproductive science, Dr. Monseur has received the inaugural Stanford Graduate Medical Education Award for Promoting Health Equity, the Diversity Fellowship Research Award from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, and an NIH Health Disparities Research Loan Repayment Program award. They served as the chair of American Society for Reproductive Medicine's LGBTQ+ Special Interest Group and have held board roles with Medical Students for Choice, Path2Parenthood, and TEACH (Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare) reflecting their commitment to advancing reproductive justice and health equity.
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If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59
*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:
https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html
www.alexandragearystock.com
alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com
***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****
13 Oct 2026
10 Things to Know About IVF (Expert Approved)
In this episode, I share 10 important things to know about IVF. These 10 tips are from what I have heard over the years from experts; IVF patients and professionals alike.
If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59
*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:
https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html
www.alexandragearystock.com
alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com
***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****
6 Oct 2026
Doing IVF with a Partner? What No One Tells You
Navigating IVF with a partner can be stressful, confusing and bring up long standing relationship issues that were never fully addressed. In this episode, I walk you and your partner through different exercises that can be helpful in creating ease and collaboration during the IVF journey. I offer some important reflections about how to help each other through the intensity of IVF.
If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59
*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:
https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html
www.alexandragearystock.com
alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com
***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****
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