Your Fertility Story Podcast

About Your Fertility Story Podcast

Your Fertility Story is a podcast for anyone navigating fertility challenges, exploring IVF, considering surrogacy, or searching for the best path to parenthood. The fertility journey isn’t always easy. Many intended parents find themselves overwhelmed by complex, emotional, and often expensive decisions - from fertility treatment and IVF to alternative family-building options like surrogacy. It can feel confusing, rushed, or as though there’s only one path forward. Hosted by Maria Feekes, Your Fertility Story provides unbiased information, expert insights, and real stories from across the fertility and surrogacy landscape. Each weekly episode features in-depth conversations with fertility specialists, surrogacy professionals, and people who have lived the experience of building a family in different ways. This podcast is designed to help you: ✳️ Understand your fertility and family-building options ✳️ Explore IVF, surrogacy, and alternative paths to parenthood ✳️ Feel informed, empowered, and confident in your decisions ✳️ Advocate for yourself throughout your fertility journey Whether you’re at the beginning of your fertility journey, researching surrogacy, or actively building your family, Your Fertility Story offers clarity, compassion, and guidance — helping you move forward with confidence and hope.

Publisher

Maria Feekes

Category

health & fitness · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Nov 2021

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   The Role of Omega-s in IVF, Pregnancy, and Men’s Health: Expert Guidance from Jessa Johnson

   Struggling to cut through the noise when it comes to vitamins, nutrition, and what really matters for fertility, pregnancy, and overall family wellness? In this episode, Maria Feekes sits down with wellness expert Jessa Johnson, who draws on her personal IVF journey and 15+ years of coaching to reveal surprising truths about inflammation, supplement quality, and the overlooked factors that impact everyone, from surrogates and intended parents to newborns and dads. Discover why your “healthy habits” might not be what they seem, which oils might actually harm your health, and the simple steps you can take to truly nourish future generations. Don’t miss these game-changing insights! Jessa Johnson is a wellness specialist and certified health coach with over 15 years of experience guiding families and individuals toward holistic well-being. After navigating her own fertility journey, including overcoming significant hormone imbalances following IVF and healing her body naturally, Jessa became passionate about empowering others to address root causes through nutrition, environment, and science-backed supplementation. She currently helps people worldwide understand inflammation and optimize their health through education, testing, and high-quality supplements. Jessa’s expertise spans fertility, pregnancy, pediatric wellness, and educating global surrogacy communities. KEY TOPICS How Jessa Johnson’s personal infertility journey sparked her passion for holistic health and hormone balance [00:02:10] The critical impact of omega-6 to omega-3 ratios and why most Americans live with chronic inflammation [00:05:08] Why most fish oils (and common supplements) may not actually deliver intended health benefits during pregnancy [00:09:01] What to look for (and avoid) in infant formula, plus the importance of whole foods over isolates for children’s development [00:17:20] The best and worst oils for cooking and pregnancy nutrition, and how small swaps can reduce inflammation [00:21:20] Todays guest, Jessa Johnson, can be found online at: Website: (http://zinzino.com/2021383150/us/en-us/)http://zinzino.com/2021383150/us/en-us/ (http://zinzino.com/2021383150/us/en-us/) LinkedIn: (http://facebook.com/jessa.johnson.56)http://facebook.com/jessa.johnson.56 (http://facebook.com/jessa.johnson.56) Your host, Maria Feekes, can be found online at: Website: (https://www.notion.so/fynngentle/www.smartpathfertilityintl.com)www.smartpathfertilityintl.com (https://www.notion.so/fynngentle/www.smartpathfertilityintl.com) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/mariafeekes/)instagram.com/mariafeekes (https://www.instagram.com/mariafeekes/) LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-feekes-738576127/)https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-feekes-738576127/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-feekes-738576127/)

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Surrogacy in Mexico: Pre-Birth Orders in Sinaloa with Attorney Javier Martinez

   What is a pre-birth order, and how does it relate to legal parentage and birth registration in Mexico? How does the process in Sinaloa compare with voluntary jurisdiction, and what should international intended parents ask before choosing a legal pathway? In this episode of Your Fertility Story, host Maria Feekes speaks with Mexican surrogacy attorney Javier Martinez about pre-birth orders in Sinaloa and the legal questions families face when pursuing surrogacy in Mexico. Javier explains his approach to establishing legal parentage before a baby is born, discusses how court orders relate to obtaining a birth certificate after delivery, and shares lessons from his work with international intended parents. Together, Maria and Javier explore why the legal process, surrogate eligibility requirements, and preparation for birth registration deserve careful attention from the beginning. For single parents, LGBTQ+ families, and couples considering international surrogacy, this conversation offers practical questions to bring to an attorney and a closer look at the legal pathway Javier uses in Sinaloa. In This Episode 04:13 • From tax law to surrogacy law: the 2019 case that changed Javier’s career 10:41 • How Javier approaches pre-birth orders and legal parentage in Sinaloa 16:52 • Pre-birth orders and voluntary jurisdiction: understanding the differences 22:06 • Questions to ask before choosing a surrogacy legal pathway in Mexico 31:51 • Surrogate eligibility requirements in Sinaloa and preparation for birth registration About Javier Martinez Javier Martinez is an attorney practicing in Sinaloa, Mexico, with more than ten years of legal experience and a background in human rights and constitutional law. His work includes supporting international intended parents, single parents, and LGBTQ+ families through surrogacy-related legal proceedings, including pre-birth orders. About Your Host Maria Feekes is the Executive Director of SMARTPath Fertility International and host of Your Fertility Story. She works with intended parents navigating international IVF and surrogacy, bringing families and professionals together for candid conversations about the path to parenthood. Connect with Maria and SMARTPath Website: www.smartpathfertilityintl.com (https://www.smartpathfertilityintl.com/) Instagram: @mariafeekes (https://www.instagram.com/mariafeekes/) LinkedIn: Maria Feekes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-feekes-738576127/) This episode discusses Javier’s experience and approach in Sinaloa. It provides general information, not individual legal advice; requirements and outcomes depend on the circumstances of each case.

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   17 Weeks Pregnant as a Surrogate: Entering the Second Trimester | Megan’s Journey, Part 3

   What is it like to reach 17 weeks pregnant when you’re carrying a baby for another family? First-time surrogate Megan shares the relief, uncertainty, and everyday moments that have shaped her pregnancy so far. In Part 3 of Megan’s journey on Your Fertility Story, she joins Maria Feekes and Kristi Campbell from SMARTPath Fertility International for an honest conversation about early pregnancy symptoms, medication changes, medical monitoring, and settling into the second trimester. A mother of two and an adoptee, Megan opens up about the experiences that inspired her to become a surrogate. She shares how she talks with her children, family, and friends about surrogacy, why choosing a trusted OB-GYN matters, and how she approaches emotional boundaries while caring for the baby she’s carrying. Whether you’re considering becoming a surrogate, exploring surrogacy as an intended parent, or following Megan’s story, this episode offers a personal look at pregnancy from a surrogate’s perspective. EPISODE TOPICS 00:32 — Early pregnancy milestones and reaching 17 weeks 01:42 — Physical symptoms, medication changes, and medical monitoring 06:20 — Talking about surrogacy with family, friends, and her daycare community 18:48 — Choosing a trusted OB-GYN and building a supportive care team 22:15 — Emotional boundaries, bonding, and preparing her children ABOUT MEGAN Megan is a first-time surrogate and mother of two. Her experience as an adoptee helped inspire her desire to support another family through surrogacy. Throughout this series, she shares the emotional and practical realities of her journey as it unfolds. ABOUT KRISTI CAMPBELL Kristi Campbell works with SMARTPath Fertility International’s U.S. operations, supporting intended parents and surrogates throughout their journeys. She brings a coordinator’s perspective to the conversation, exploring the communication, care, and personal support involved in surrogacy. CONNECT WITH MARIA FEEKES & SMARTPATH Website: https://www.smartpathfertilityintl.com (https://www.smartpathfertilityintl.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariafeekes/ (https://www.instagram.com/mariafeekes/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-feekes-738576127/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-feekes-738576127/) Follow Your Fertility Story to hear more of Megan’s journey and conversations with intended parents, surrogates, and the professionals helping families grow.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

67

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

Contact Your Fertility Story Podcast

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.