A podcast for women navigating motherhood, IVF, career changes, and life transitions—hosted by Michelle and Lisa Cast, a married LGBTQ+ couple sharing 24 years of love, laughter, and lived experience. Blending personal stories with astrology insights, each episode helps you reconnect with your purpose, trust your timing, and take aligned action toward the life you’re meant to live.
Episode 12 – No One Fights Alone: Building Fertility Community w/ Kristen Palazzolo
🎙 Episode 12 – No One Fights Alone: Building Fertility Community w/ Kristen Palazzolo Infertility can feel so isolating—but it doesn’t have to. In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Kristen Palazzolo, founder of the IVF Warrior Princess Fund and leader of a thriving fertility support community. From her own diagnoses of PCOS and endometriosis to loss, resilience, and ultimately motherhood, Kristen has turned her pain into purpose—and created a space where no one has to walk this road al...
5 Aug 2025
Episode 11 — The Astrology of Conception: Aligning with Divine Timing
🎙 Episode 11 - The Astrology of Conception: Aligning with Divine Timing When it comes to TTC (trying to conceive), we know science matters—but so does soul. In this powerful episode, we’re diving into how astrology can support your fertility journey by bringing clarity, intention, and a much-needed sense of connection when the timing feels uncertain. Whether you’re actively trying to conceive, thinking about it down the line, or just fascinated by the intersection of timing and intuition—this...
29 Jul 2025
Episode 10 — The State of Fertility: Science, Hope, and What’s Next w/Dr. Brian Levine
🎙 Episode 10 — The State of Fertility: Science, Hope, and What’s Next w/Dr. Brian Levine If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fertility medicine—from someone who’s shaping its future—this one’s for you. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Levine, founding partner of CCRM New York, to talk about how fertility care has changed in the last decade, why patient advocacy matters more than ever, and the emotional side of helping people build families. We also get pe...
22 Jul 2025
Episode 9 - Back in the Ring: Preparing for IVF (Again)
Season 2 is here—and so is our next IVF cycle. In this episode, we’re bringing you into the real-time rollercoaster of preparing for another round of fertility treatments—while parenting a toddler, running a business, and trying to stay sane. We’re talking mindset shifts, emotional prep, and the very real weight of doing this all over again. 🎯 In this episode: What we learned from our first IVF experience (shoutout to 2020 us)Why this round feels harder and more hopefulHow we’re supporting ea...
8 Jul 2025
Episode 8 - Starting Something New: The Messy Magic of Building a Dream
The hosts reflect on the messy magic of building a brand, business, podcast, and family simultaneously, sharing insights on TikTok growth, LGBTQ+ pride stories, and overcoming doubts.
24 Jun 2025
Episode 7 - The Power of Sleep: Restoring the Nervous System of Your Home w/Carolina Romanuk
Carolina Romanuk, The Sleep Boss, joins Michelle Cast and Lisa Cast to discuss restoring the nervous system through sleep, offering insights for overwhelmed parents struggling with sleepless nights in this interview.
17 Jun 2025
Episode 6 - Saturn in Aries: A New Cycle of Bold Moves & Big Lessons
The hosts explore Saturn's transit into Aries, illuminating its influence on initiating fresh starts and embracing courageous leadership in life.
Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh, a reproductive endocrinologist, discusses LGBTQ+ fertility options and empowers listeners with knowledge about egg health in an interview with Michelle and Lisa Cast.
2 Jun 2025
Episode 4 - When You Know It's Time to Leave Your Career
Michelle discusses recognizing the need for a career change, embracing the fear of pivoting, and redefining success by trusting your intuition, even without a clear plan.
19 May 2025
Episode 3 - Family Building, Two Moms Style
This week, we’re sharing what it’s really like to build a family as two moms — the decisions we’ve faced, the unexpected emotions, and the truth about navigating IVF as an LGBTQ+ couple. We’re reflecting on the questions we wrestle with even now: When is the right time for baby #2? How do we manage grief, hope, and uncertainty all at once? And what happens when the path looks nothing like we expected? Whether you're on your own fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or just curious wha...
12 May 2025
Episode 2 - The Unconventional Path
In this episode, we open up about what it’s really like to take the road less traveled—from choosing to stay true to our sexuality at a young age and loving one another unapologetically, to stepping out on our own as a young LGBTQ couple, leaving traditional career paths, and building a family through IVF. We’re sharing the messy, magical truth of choosing a life that doesn’t follow the rules—and the big, bold leaps we’ve taken to build the one we truly wanted. We talk about trusting your gut...
3 May 2025
Episode 1 - Welcome to The Cast Compass
In our very first episode, we’re pulling back the curtain and inviting you into our world. Meet your hosts, Michelle and Lisa Cast—longtime partners, moms, and co-navigators through IVF, NICU stays, career transitions, and everything in between. We’re sharing why we created The Cast Compass, what this podcast means to us, and how astrology helped us find clarity in some of life’s most overwhelming moments. Whether you're a millennial mom, navigating a big life change, or just looking for real...
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