Episode 31

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9th Dec 2025

Why Fertility Matters at Work | Christmas Countdown 🎄 Day 9

Day 9, and while work might be winding down for the festive season, this episode is all about how it affects your fertility journey.

We're joined by Natalie Silverman and Becky Kearns, the co-founders of Fertility Matters at Work. They're on a mission to change how employers support people going through fertility treatment, and this conversation is eye-opening. From the "line manager lottery" to what a gold standard fertility policy actually looks like.

Balancing work and treatment is exhausting and confusing. If you have any questions, get in touch. The details are in the show notes.

đź’¬ What to Expect in This Episode

•The founding story of Fertility Matters at Work and their mission

•The impact of fertility struggles on workplace performance and mental health

•The "line manager lottery" problem and the need for consistent policies

•What makes a "gold standard" fertility workplace policy

•How fertility issues affect men in the workplace and why it's not just a women's health issue

•Practical advice for employers looking to implement fertility-friendly policies

🎙️ Guest Details

Becky Kearns & Natalie Silverman, Co-Founders of Fertility Matters at Work

•Website: fertilitymattersatwork.com

•Free downloadable resources including guides on typical IVF cycles and building business cases for fertility policies

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•Contact us: themalefertilitypodcast@gmail.com

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This podcast provides information and support but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised care.

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The Male Fertility Podcast
The UK’s leading podcast on male fertility. Real stories, expert advice, and the conversations men aren’t having.
The Male Fertility Podcast is the UK’s leading show dedicated to male fertility, hosted by Ciaran and Shaun, two men who’ve lived the reality of infertility diagnoses, fertility treatment, and everything that comes with it.

Whether you’re dealing with low sperm count, poor motility, low morphology, azoospermia, or a varicocele diagnosis, this podcast is the resource you wish you’d had from day one.

Each episode covers what actually matters: IVF and ICSI from the male perspective, navigating NHS referrals and waiting lists, the real cost of private treatment in the UK, lifestyle changes that can improve sperm quality, and the emotional and mental health impact that often goes unspoken.

We speak to fertility specialists, urologists, andrologists, and men sharing real, unfiltered stories — from difficult diagnoses through to successful pregnancies.

Topics we cover:

Male factor infertility: diagnosis and treatment options
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IVF, ICSI, MESA, TESE, micro-TESE
Varicocele surgery and recovery
Supplements, diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes
Mental health, relationships, and coping strategies
NHS vs private fertility treatment in the UK
Costs, funding, and access to treatment
Supporting your partner
Real stories and success journeys

This podcast exists because male fertility is too often overlooked. Half of all infertility involves a male factor, yet most support is aimed elsewhere. We’re changing that.

If you’re facing fertility challenges, or supporting someone who is, subscribe now — you’re not alone.

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