Show Notes
In this episode of Know Your Flow, we’re joined by Natalie Silverman, co-founder of Fertility Matters at Work, broadcaster, and long-time advocate for improving fertility support in the workplace. Drawing from her own IVF experience and over a decade of hosting The Fertility Podcast, Natalie brings powerful insight into why fertility struggles deeply affect employees - and how managers can respond with empathy, clarity and confidence. Together, we explore: 💛 Why 1 in 6 people will navigate fertility challenges - and why many feel unable to tell their employer 💛 How fertility, IVF, pregnancy loss and treatment pressures spill into working life 💛 The emotional and psychological toll employees carry in silence 💛 The common missteps managers make (and how to avoid them) 💛 Practical tools, language and support approaches managers can use 💛 Why policies alone aren’t enough - real cultural change requires conversation 💛 The hidden experiences of men and LGBTQ+ employees in fertility journeys 💛 How organisations can create safer, more compassionate workplaces Natalie also shares the story behind the creation of Fertility Matters at Work - and why she believes fertility awareness is a core part of modern workplace wellbeing. This conversation is honest, human and deeply needed. Whether you’re a manager, HR leader, business owner or simply someone who wants to support colleagues better, this episode offers both understanding and actionable guidance.
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