Show Notes
On this episode of Fertility Finesse, I’m joined by the brilliant Jen Hogan, Irish Times journalist, broadcaster, author, podcast host and... mum of seven! Jen is known for her sharp insights and her warm, no-nonsense take on the realities of family life, motherhood, and everything in between. She’s a powerful voice in breaking the silence around the real challenges facing parents and what really matters; topics that often get swept under the rug. Her best-selling book The Real Mum’s Guide to Surviving Parenthood and her TV and radio work give countless parents accurate info, a sense of solidarity, honesty, and sometimes the laugh they desperately need. In our conversation, Jen shares both her journey, navigating pregnancy loss, the challenges of secondary infertility, post-natal anxiety and depression, a career change, and the juggle of a big family alongside a demanding career. She brings her trademark mix of warmth, wit, and hard-earned wisdom to some of the most important conversations in parenting and fertility today. If you’ve ever felt unseen in your fertility or parenthood journey, or just longed for a voice that tells it like it is, without scaring the living daylights out of you then this episode is for you. Fertility Finesse is your go-to podcast for smart, straight-talking conversations about fertility, IVF, miscarriage, and everything that comes with navigating this emotional rollercoaster. Hosted by internationally recognised fertility coach, trauma therapist, and former midwife Helena Tubridy, the show blends medical accuracy with lived experience. Expect expert guests from reproductive medicine, psychology, and allied fields, alongside practical mindset tools and strategies Helena has honed through years of guiding clients worldwide. Clear insights, compassionate guidance, and the occasional reality check to help you cut through the overwhelm and actually feel more in control of your journey. Whether you’re just starting out, deep into treatment, or finding your way after loss, Fertility Finesse empowers you with the knowledge, support, and confidence to advocate for your fertility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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