The Fertility Diaries is an unfiltered podcast hosted by Charly and Portia - two best friends navigating fertility, ambition, identity and everything in between.
Each week, we share honest conversations about the realities of trying to conceive, IVF, relationships, ambition, mental health, and the emotional rollercoaster that so often goes unspoken. Alongside our personal stories, we explore the science, speak to experts, and unpack the information we wish we’d known sooner - all with humour, honesty and zero judgement.
We’re not doctors. We’re not specialists. We’re two women living it in real time - asking the questions, having the awkward conversations, and talking about the parts no one prepares you for.
This is fertility without the filters.
New episodes every Tuesday.
BONUS | Recipes & Relaxtion | The Fertility Diaries
We’re back with another Recommendation Station! This week Charly shares some recipes from her new anti-inflammatory cookbook, another book recommendation and her latest reformer Pilates experience, while Portia has a new bed, a very fancy pillow, a cleaning-spray obsession and a TV recommendation to add to the list.
Then it’s onto this week’s listener dilemma. After three failed embryo transfers, one listener is wondering whether it’s time to start asking for more tests and investigations before trying again.
We share our thoughts on wanting answers after repeated failed transfers, knowing when to ask more questions and navigating that difficult decision of what to do next.
New bonus episodes every Thursday.
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19 Oct 2026
Endo, Evidence & Everyone’s Opinions | The Fertility Diaries
This week, we’re talking all things endometriosis: our own thoughts and experiences, what our listeners have shared with us, and why sometimes everyone seems to have an opinion on what you should be doing with your fertility.
But first, Dear Diary. Portia’s Fertilysis testing kit has arrived and she talks us through what’s inside, what she’s completed so far and the absolute fiasco of trying to collect period blood! Meanwhile, Charly has survived her first reformer Pilates class and is slightly shocked by just how much of an effect it seemed to have on her body and nervous system.
Then we dive into endometriosis. Charly shares why she’s previously wondered whether she could have it and some of the symptoms she’s experienced, while Portia talks about the advice she’s received to investigate endometriosis and why, for now, she’s made the personal decision not to go down that route.
We also chat about inflammation, diet and exercise, share some of your experiences of living with endometriosis and what you’ve found helpful, and look at the social media conversation around creatine and endometriosis.
As always, we’re not medical professionals and this conversation is based on our own experiences, thoughts and what our community has shared with us. If you’re concerned about symptoms or endometriosis, please speak to a qualified healthcare professional.
In Between the Lines, we discuss the latest developments around pregnancy-loss leave and what greater support for people experiencing loss could look like in the workplace.
New episodes every Tuesday.
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@charlyhoencoach
@portia_christina_
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We want to hear from you. Send us your dilemmas, questions or fertility thoughts of the week to thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com (mailto:thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com).
14 Oct 2026
BONUS | Pillow Spray & Perspective | The Fertility Diaries
We’re back with another Recommendation Station, and this week we’ve got everything from documentaries and podcasts to gut drinks, pillow spray, and Charly’s latest Holland & Barrett haul. Plus,
We also have a listener recommendation for Access Fertility before moving onto this week’s dilemma. After two failed embryo transfers, one listener has found herself repeatedly turning to psychic readings for reassurance and hope about her fertility journey.
We chat about searching for answers when so much feels out of your control, finding comfort in predictions and when something that initially gives you hope can start becoming something you rely on a little too much.
New bonus episodes every Thursday.
Follow along:
@thefertilitydiariespod
@charlyhoencoach
@portia_christina_
Got a recommendation, dilemma or some feedback for our bonus episodes? Send it our way at thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com (mailto:thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com).
Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements.
10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms (http://zitawest.com/terms)
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