Discover how reproductive health, fertility, and menopause intersect with workplace culture, retention, and performance in this candid podcast series from The IVFN.
From the ROI of fertility benefits to tackling taboo conversations around reproductive health, Workplace Benefits Unwrapped explores why investing in employee wellbeing is both a moral and commercial imperative. Whether you’re an HR leader, manager, or business decision-maker, this series provides actionable guidance to improve employee engagement, retention, and company culture.
Follow along to learn how to design smarter policies, support employees with confidence, and retain the talent your organisation can’t afford to lose.
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Tools and Therapies: CBT, Mindfulness, Journaling and Emotional Wellbeing
In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped, psychotherapist Rosanne Joseph-Horne joins Fran Steyn to explore practical tools and therapies that can support emotional wellbeing during a fertility journey.
Together, they discuss evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and journaling, and how these techniques can help manage anxiety, reframe unhelpful thoughts and promote calm and self-compassion during fertility treatment or periods of uncertainty.
Whether you're new to these approaches or looking to strengthen your emotional wellbeing toolkit, this episode offers practical strategies to help you navigate the ups and downs of fertility.
About IVFN
IVFN brings together leading clinicians, researchers, workplace experts and people with lived experience to improve understanding of fertility, reproductive health, menopause and family-building.
Discover more podcasts, webinars and expert resources at www.theivfn.com (http://www.theivfn.com/).
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26 Oct 2026
IVF in the Workplace: How Employers Can Support Employees Through Fertility Treatment
In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped, James Nicopoullos joins Fran Steyn to discuss how employers can better support employees undergoing IVF and fertility treatment.
Together, they explore the physical and emotional realities of fertility treatment, why psychological safety matters at work, and the practical steps organisations can take to create more compassionate and fertility-friendly workplaces.
Whether you're an HR professional, manager or employee, this episode explains why fertility support is becoming an increasingly important part of workplace wellbeing, employee experience and retention.
About IVFN
IVFN brings together leading clinicians, researchers, workplace experts and people with lived experience to improve understanding of fertility, reproductive health, menopause and family-building.
Discover more podcasts, webinars and expert resources at www.theivfn.com (http://www.theivfn.com/).
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18 Oct 2026
Returning to Work After Miscarriage and Baby Loss: Employee Support, Grief and Recovery
In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped, Sarah Banks joins Fran Steyn to explore the challenges many people face when returning to work after miscarriage or baby loss.
Together, they discuss grief in the workplace, navigating conversations with colleagues, the support employees may need and how organisations can create more compassionate workplace cultures during one of life's most difficult experiences.
Whether you've experienced pregnancy loss yourself or want to better support colleagues and employees, this episode offers practical guidance and expert insight into a topic that is too often overlooked.
About IVFN
IVFN brings together leading clinicians, researchers, workplace experts and people with lived experience to improve understanding of fertility, reproductive health, menopause and family-building.
Discover more podcasts, webinars and expert resources at www.theivfn.com (http://www.theivfn.com/).
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27 Sept 2026
Fertility Burnout: Managing Stress, Emotional Exhaustion and Your Mental Health
In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped, Fran Steyn explores the emotional impact of fertility burnout and why the demands of trying to conceive can leave people feeling physically and emotionally exhausted.
Together, they discuss the signs of burnout, the pressure of navigating fertility treatment, waiting for answers and managing uncertainty throughout a fertility journey. They also explore practical coping strategies, ways to protect mental wellbeing and how to recognise when it may be time to pause and prioritise your own health.
Whether you're undergoing fertility treatment, trying to conceive or supporting someone who is, this episode offers compassionate guidance and practical advice to help manage stress, build resilience and feel less alone.
About IVFN
IVFN brings together leading clinicians, researchers, workplace experts and people with lived experience to improve understanding of fertility, reproductive health, menopause and family-building.
Discover more podcasts, webinars and expert resources at www.theivfn.com (http://www.theivfn.com/).
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20 Sept 2026
Trying to Conceive While Working: Stress, Performance and Fertility Challenges at Work
In this episode of Workplace Benefits Unwrapped, fertility counsellor Tracey Sainsbury joins Kali Crow to explore the emotional impact of balancing fertility treatment with work.
Together, they discuss how stress, uncertainty and the demands of trying to conceive can affect confidence, concentration and performance, while exploring practical strategies for navigating work alongside fertility treatment.
Whether you're trying to conceive yourself or supporting a colleague through fertility challenges, this episode highlights why psychological wellbeing deserves as much attention as physical health.
About IVFN
IVFN brings together leading clinicians, researchers, workplace experts and people with lived experience to improve understanding of fertility, reproductive health, menopause and family-building.
Discover more podcasts, webinars and expert resources at www.theivfn.com (http://www.theivfn.com/).
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13 Sept 2026
Supplement Safety for Busy Professionals: What You Need to Know About Fertility, Hormones and Health
Host Fran Steyn interviews fertility expert Anne Howard about evidence-based supplements for reproductive health and hormone balance, guiding busy professionals toward informed choices.
6 Sept 2026
Hormone Testing Explained: Understanding Your Fertility, Hormones and Reproductive Health
Host Dr. Sarah Evans interviews fertility expert Dr. Emily Carter about hormone testing and its impact on reproductive health.
5 Jul 2026
The ROI of Fertility & Reproductive Health Benefits: What Employers Need to Measure
Harriet Minter interviews Fiona McAllister about measuring the ROI of fertility and reproductive health benefits to attract and retain talent.
28 Jun 2026
Katherine Gale and Venetia Leigh
Katherine Gale and Venetia Leigh discuss innovative workplace benefits, offering insights for optimizing employee well-being and engagement.
21 Jun 2026
Kali Crow
Host Kali Crow interviews industry experts on the evolving landscape of workplace benefits.
14 Jun 2026
ADAM GENTRY AND JACK MERRICK THIRLWAY
Host Adam Gentry interviews Jack Merrick Thirlway about the evolving landscape of workplace benefits.
7 Jun 2026
Jonathan Ramsey
Host [Host Name] interviews Jonathan Ramsey about [episode topic], offering insights into [key takeaway].
31 May 2026
Natalie Sutherland
Host [Host Name] interviews Natalie Sutherland, a leading expert in workplace benefits, to explore innovative strategies for employee well-being.
24 May 2026
Emma Burnett
Host [Host Name] interviews Emma Burnett, a leading expert in workplace benefits, to explore innovative strategies for employee well-being.
17 May 2026
Reproductive Health at Work: The Hidden Impact in High-Performance Cultures
Chloe Richardson shares her lived experience navigating reproductive health challenges in high-performance cultures, revealing the hidden impact on work and advocating for psychological safety and open conversations.
10 May 2026
Fertility Over 40: Real Experiences, Decisions and What Women Wish They Knew
Charlotte Gentry shares her personal journey navigating fertility over 40, offering insights into IVF, emotional resilience, and workplace support for reproductive health.
6 May 2026
Coming Soon
Coming up on Workplace Benefits Unwrapped, Harriet Minter will be bringing together clinical experts, real life case studies and senior corporate leaders to have an honest conversation with you to understand what workplace support really looks like.
Make sure you follow the podcast where you are listening and follow @theivfn and @harrietminter on your social media channels
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