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If the trying-to-conceive aisle has ever made you feel overwhelmed or alone, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. We sit down with Samantha Diamond—founder and CEO of Bird & Be—to unpack what it really takes to make fertility care clear, kind, and a shared journey between partners.
Samantha opens up about an early PCOS diagnosis, a later miscarriage, and the isolation that followed—even with a fertility specialist at home. That lived experience led to a mission: bring the approachable clarity of beauty marketing to reproductive health without losing scientific rigor. We talk about the education gaps that leave women scrambling when it's time to "try", how integrative care blends medicine with lifestyle, and the specific red flags—like day-3 FSH and ovarian reserve changes—that should prompt a faster trip to the doctor.
We also place men squarely in the frame. Sperm quality affects placental development, pregnancy health, and even childhood outcomes. Samantha shares clinical results from Bird & Be’s male supplement showing meaningful improvements in motility and morphology within three months, plus why sperm’s quick regeneration opens a powerful window for change. For the ladies, we dig into egg quality, oxidative stress, and the three-month folliculogenesis timeline, highlighting CoQ10, Mediterranean-style nutrition, sleep, and strength training—especially heavy lifting for PCOS—as key levers.
If you’re ready to replace confusion with clarity and carry the load together, press play. If the conversation resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find support.
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Sorry, but I definitely did not sign any approval form for my second trimester flying by that fast?! It’s funny- with your first, you’re counting down every single day until birth. By the third, you’re begging time to slow down… or is that just me??
Either way, I’m grateful to officially check off my second tri—it’s always been the easiest one in my book. I thought it’d be fun to bring you along for a little recap of the past few months: second-trimester milestones, tug-of-war emotions, some “controversial” choices I’m making this time around, a cervix update, and a Q&A submitted by you lovely ladies. Let’s get into it.
What I cover:
• Wild fatigue caused by vitamin D and iron deficiencies (and how I fixed it)
• Glucose testing options + my Fresh Test experience
• Managing anxiety while staying on low-dose Lexapro
• Early bump, round ligament pain, and body acceptance
• Ditching the scale and sizing up for confidence
• What my workout routine looks like these days
• Yes, I’m eating sushi, deli meats and taking a damn bubble bath
• A non-maternity wardrobe that actually fits
• Am I doing a “sprinkle”… or a babymoon??
Pregnancy Wardrobe HERE
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xo,
Tayla

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We know it can feel like it...but desire didn’t disappear after having a baby—it just changed shape. I invited intimacy and relationship coach Karly Ryan to unpack why postpartum libido shifts, how maternal brain plasticity and hormones like prolactin reroute attention, and what it really takes to feel sensual again when you’re tired, touched out, and navigating a new identity. Using the lens of the maiden and mother archetypes, we talk about honoring both energies without pitting them against each other, and how small rituals can help you reclaim the parts of you that felt lost in the fog.
What We Discuss:
maiden and mother archetypes explained (so relatable!)
postpartum brain changes and hormones affecting libido 
surrendering the void and reframing identity 
sensuality as daily practice and pilot light 
gentle self-pleasure without toys to reconnect 
practical ways couples can reconnect without forcing sex
intimacy beyond sex through touchpoints and timing 
midday windows for desire and reducing pressure 
tantric options and fantasy play
simple rituals to call your energy back

If you’ve wondered “Who am I now?” or felt guilty that old rituals no longer work, this conversation offers science-backed reassurance and compassionate tools. Expect clear takeaways you can try today to reduce pressure, create safety, and let desire rise at your pace.

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Her Offerings on her website Ritual Return

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Ladies, it's time we look at "fertility" as a life long discussion, not just one around the "trying to conceive" phase. Your period is a vital sign—and it’s time we treated it like one. So I invited double board‑certified reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Sasha Hackman on the pod this week to map the full arc of fertility and a women's reproductive health before thinking about kids, during the "trying" phase, & why it matters most even after having kids. We deep dive into what to track before "trying", when to seek fertility intervention if it's just not happening naturally, why freezing your eggs is an insurance plan if kids aren't in the near future, and why postpartum hormones can both help and hinder the path to baby number two or three (we talk secondary infertility too).
We trace fertility across a woman’s life with Dr. Sasha Hackman, from first period to postpartum, with clear steps to measure, plan, and protect your options. She shares real odds, practical testing, and how to choose treatments that fit your age, goals, and timeline.
MORE OF WHAT WE DISCUSS:
• reframing fertility as lifelong reproductive health
• IVF strategy, IUI limits and realistic success rates
• embryo banking to match bigger family goals
• postpartum hormone shifts and surprise conception
• secondary infertility drivers and endometriosis impact
• male factor basics and the three‑month sperm reset
• cycle tracking tools and luteal phase support
• why your period is a vital sign for long‑term health
• PCOS vs NCCAH and how pills can mask issues

More on Dr. Sasha Hackman:
Website: HERE
Instagram: HERE
Podcast: Trying To Conceive HERE

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Happy 2026! If you felt like you hit a wall on January 1st instead of hitting the ground running, this episode is for you. I am planting my flag for the new year -- not with a list of aesthetic resolutions or pressure-filled goals, but with 10 Personal Non-Negotiables designed for a calmer, clearer, and more aligned year. 
In this solo episode, we ease into 2026 by ditching the "New Year, New Me" panic. I break down my personal standards for motherhood, partnerships, and ambition - including why I'm done "keeping score" in my relationship, the specific chore systems that saved my mental load, and why "Inner Peace is the New Productivity." 
Whether you need permission to lower your daily standards (hello, the "2 out of 3" rule), a strategy to time-block your chaos, or just a reminder that "No" is a complete sentence, grab your notebook (or just listen while you drive) and let's build a year that actually feels good. 
In this episode, we cover:
The "Soft Launch": Why I ignored the January 1st pressure and how to use the "Camera Roll Method" to find your joy.
Motherhood: My "Two Out of Three" Rule for feeling put together and why 10 minutes of presence beats a perfect schedule. 
Relationship: Why we don't keep score, we keep systems (and the weekly check-in that prevents resentment). 
The Chore Audit: Explicitly dividing household tasks (like the trash vs. the groceries) to eliminate the "Mental Load." 
Ambition: How I time-block my actual priorities and conducting a "High Effort, Low Return" audit on my work. 
Energy & Boundaries: Why "That doesn't work for us" is a full sentence and quitting one-sided friendships. 
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 – A Softer Start to 2026: Letting go of Jan 1st Pressure 
06:45 – Reflection: The "Camera Roll" Exercise & Finding Joy 
17:00 – Bucket 1: Motherhood. The "Two Out of Three" Rule & Presence over Perfection 
23:30 – Bucket 2: Partnership. Systems vs. Scorekeeping & The Weekly Check-In 
29:00 – The Chore Audit: Reducing the Mental Load 
34:00 – Bucket 3: Ambition. Time Blocking & The "High Effort, Low Return" Audit 
45:30 – Bucket 4: Me + Energy. 20-Minute Movement & Friendship Boundaries 
55:00 – Rapid Fire: "That doesn't work for us" & Scheduling Joy
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