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Your IVF abroad Podcast
with Emma Haslam
In fortnightly episodes Emma will be sharing her journey, experiences and tips, plus interviews with guest experts and others who have had treatment abroad. This podcast will also provide information and support about infertility in general and all the challenges that come with it. Expect real talk, honesty, vulnerability and the odd swear word. Emma is on a mission to make fertility treatment more affordable, accessible, transparent and supported and she wants to spread the message about the option of going abroad and help you to work out if it could be right for you too. Be sure to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast provider so you don't miss an episode.
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Latest episodes
Latest Podcast Episodes

Season 4 Episode 22
If there’s one thing I hope you take away from this season…it’s that you are not running out of options just because the path you imagined hasn’t worked out yet.

Season 4 Episode 21
I ran a live workshop this week and what really stood out wasn’t just the questions people asked…it was what people weren’t asking, but were clearly feeling. Because even in a s mall group, the same patterns showed up again and again.

Season 4 Episode 20
In this episode, I’m sharing what nobody tells you about planning fertility treatment abroad, the things most people only realise after they’ve wasted time, felt overwhelmed, or gone round in circles trying to figure it all out themselves.

Season 4 Episode 19
I’m breaking down why so many people get stuck researching and, more importantly, what to do instead.

Season 4 Episode 18
In this episode, I’m sharing the advice I’d give you if we were having that conversation in real life - not just as an expert and teacher, but as someone who has been there and who understands just how confusing and emotionally draining this process can feel.

Season 4 Episode 17
Is IVF abroad actually safe? Should I be worried about going overseas for treatment?
In this episode, I break down what’s really going on behind the headlines, but also importantly, what they are missing.
In this episode, I break down what’s really going on behind the headlines, but also importantly, what they are missing.

Season 4 Episode 16
In this episode, I’m sharing openly and honestly some of the things I don’t agree with in the fertility industry, based on what I see every day working with people navigating infertility and treatment.

Season 4 Episode 15
Planning and having fertility treatment abroad can change you life - but without the right guidance, it’s also where many people start to feel overwhelmed, lose time, and make decisions that don’t actually move them forward.

Season 4 Episode 14
In this episode, I walk you through what fertility treatment abroad actually looks like in practice, from the very first steps of choosing a country and clinic through to consultations, testing, treatment, and follow-up care.
Series 3 of the podcast

Series 3, Episode 1
In this powerful episode, Emma Haslam sits down with Nicola Salmon, an award winning fat-positive fertility advocate and coach, to unpack the harsh realities of weight stigma in fertility and health care, both privately and through the NHS

Series 3, Episode 2
In this episode Emma takes you through the most common 5 mistakes she sees people making when it comes to choosing a fertility clinic and makes suggestions on how you can avoid making them too.

Series 3 Episode 3
In this episode Emma will give you the costs of going abroad to Europe for IVF, look at if it's cheaper when including flights and accommodation and tell you how you can more accurately compare clinics costings and what to look out for and why.

Series 3 Episode 4
In this episode, we dive into the real costs of IVF using donor eggs, comparing the UK and European clinics.

Series 3 Episode 5
In this episode, I talk through the most challenging aspects of IVF. I will help you feel seen, supported, and more informed about navigating the toughest parts.

Series 3 Episode 6
Failed IVF cycle and spiralling? How to handle the influx of thoughts with Transformational Mindset Coach Alice Rose

Series 3 Episode 7
5 mistakes people make when choosing a country for your fertility treatment like IVF or egg donation abroad (and what to do instead)

Series 3 Episode 8
Preparing for an IVF pregnancy. What I want you to know before having IVF to get pregnant.

Series 3 Episode 9
Are you really ready to conceive abroad? What you must know first when having fertility treatment abroad like IVF or egg donation.
Bonus Episodes

BONUS episode
In this episode Emma discusses how to overcome the fertility challenges you are experiencing at home so that you can get started on a path to parenthood that is right for you and on your terms and fast track growing your family.

BONUS episode
In this episode Emma discusses when is the right time for you to take your next step.
Series 2 of the podcast

Series 2, Episode 10
In the final episode of season 2 Emma discusses why choosing your local fertility clinic might not actually end up being the easiest thing to do.

Series 2, Episode 9
In today's episode Emma tells you where she thinks is the best place to start and has a free short step by step guide for you to understand where to start and what the next steps that follow are, so you can work out whether going abroad for your fertility treatment is right for you.

Series 2, Episode 8
In today's episode Emma talks to you about the 5 areas she feels are crucial for you to have a really good understanding of before planning and having your fertility treatment abroad, so that you can stretch your budget further, do things safely and get the right support.

Series 2, Episode 7
In this episode Emma gives you all the options to get your fertility medication so you can choose the right one for you no matter where you live in the world and avoid any last minute panics when having treatment abroad like IVF.

Series 2, Episode 6
Your questions answered: In this episode, Emma explores whether it is really cheaper to go abroad for fertility treatment like IVF and egg donation when you include flights and accommodation.

Series 2, Episode 5
There are lots of things to think about when considering having egg and or sperm donation abroad and in today's episode Emma introduces the topic and talks you through some of the considerations.

Series 2, Episode 4
In this episode Emma talks about the real costs of IVF and the lack of transparency around finances in the industry, how this makes it confusing when it comes to comparing clinics, particularly at home vs abroad and how to ensure you understand what total costs are before committing to a clinic for treatment.

Series 2, Episode 3
In this episode Emma discusses the fear lots of people have about having fertility treatment like IVF abroad.

Series 2, Episode 2
In this episode Emma gives tips to make the packing process less stressful by giving you what you really need to take with you when travelling abroad for fertility treatment like IVF.
Series 1 of the podcast

Podcast 20
In the final episode in the series Emma answers some of your questions about having fertility treatment in Europe.

Podcast 19
In this episode Emma gives you her 7 top tips on how to survive the festive (or any holiday) season.

Podcast 18
In this episode Emma explores the things you need to consider to get the most out of your consultations with the fertility clinics abroad.

Podcast 17
Is having fertility treatment abroad too much hassle?
Emma explores the topic with you.
Emma explores the topic with you.

Podcast 16
In this episode Emma shares her first hand experience of how to deal with unwanted advice while trying to conceive and how to get the best support for you.

Episode 15
In this episode Emma starts the discussion around how having fertility treatment abroad works and in conjunction has a free downloadable short guide to the step by step process of having fertility treatment abroad.

Episode 14
How long will you need to be away from home for when having fertility treatment? Emma discusses some of the most likely scenarios to help you understand the time involved and some of the process.

Episode 13
n this episode Emma shares the 5 things she wishes she had known before having fertility treatment abroad.

Episode 12
Why asking for help is so important on your journey with infertility.
Emma shares her thoughts on why asking for help is so important on your journey with infertility, when it's time to ask for help and from who so you can get more of what you need and less of what you don't!
Emma shares her thoughts on why asking for help is so important on your journey with infertility, when it's time to ask for help and from who so you can get more of what you need and less of what you don't!
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