The Egg Whisperer Show

I'm talking all about the benefits of known sperm donation with Danielle Winston of The Seed Scout @theseedscout on today's brand new episode of The Egg Whisperer Show.⁠
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When Danielle and her partner, practicing pediatrician Dr. Paige Kennedy-Winston, were looking to build their own family, they quickly realized the space of sperm banking was riddled with roadblocks for most families.⁠
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The process was highly impersonal, the anonymity and lack of diversity adding to the problem, and options seemed extremely limited. That's when Danielle and Dr. Kennedy-Winston took matters into their own hands and found their own donor. ⁠
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They got the idea for their sperm donor matchmaking concierge service, The Seed Scout, from their own first-hand experience. With Danielle's business and law background and Dr. Kennedy-Winston's pediatric experience, they made The Seed Scout a reality by taking a human-centered, ethical approach to known sperm donation that's founded on the belief that it's a basic human right to know the identity of one's donor and genetic origins.⁠
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In this conversation, Danielle and I talked all about:⁠
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💙How The Seed Scout is different from traditional sperm banks⁠
💙The extensive screening process used to make sure donors are aligned with their clients⁠
💙Why it was so important to learn about and build from the perspective of donor-conceived individuals⁠
💙How The Seed Scout guides families through the legal and logistical aspects of donor conception to ensure a smooth, ethical process⁠
💙How they balance the seriousness of family planning with creating a fun and fulfilling experience for their clients⁠
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If you're curious about sperm donation and want to understand the process, your most ethical options, and how you can actually make this fun, you're not going to want to miss this episode!⁠


Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.

Resources:


The Seed Scout's website
The Seed Scout on Instagram

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The next live class call is on Monday, September 14 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Today on The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm so thrilled to welcome the insightful and compassionate Dr. Stacia Mills, a reproductive psychiatrist joining us from Oakland, California! Dr. Mills has a passion for supporting patients' mental wellness on their fertility journey, and she's here to share invaluable tips on how to keep your mental health strong while trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, and throughout the postpartum period.
One of the best parts?
Dr. Mills shares wisdom from her ebook, A Brief Guide to Mental Wellness While Family Planning, packed with practical advice for lifestyle changes that can lift your mood and support reproductive health. From the importance of a good support network to the big benefits of balanced nutrition, exercise, and quality sleep, Dr. Mills explains how these factors all play a role in mental well-being.
She also emphasizes that no matter what your journey to family looks like, you deserve mental health care that's just as unique as you are. So tune in, prioritize your wellness, and let's take some steps together toward a happier, healthier you!
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.
Find Dr. Stacia Mill's Website here.

Download your free copy of "A Brief Guide to Mental Wellness While Family Planning" by Stacia Mills, MD

 
Would you like to learn more about IVF?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.

I'm excited to be joining Dr. Lorne Brown on the Conscious Fertility Podcast to dive into a fascinating topic: Rapamycin. While it's started to be used as an anti-aging drug, I've been exploring its potential for reproductive health, especially in improving fertility and delaying menopause. 
In this episode, I share my personal experience taking Rapamycin, including how it's affected my skin, menstrual cycles, and overall health. We'll also get into the science behind it and how it may be beneficial for women going through menopause or undergoing fertility treatments like IVF. 
While I'm passionate about this topic, I want to emphasize that this is not medical advice—always consult your doctor before considering any new treatments. I also share how my alcohol-free lifestyle supports my approach to healthy aging and fertility.
Key points covered include:
How Rapamycin may help delay menopause, reverse its effects, and support fertility treatments.
Some of the potential side effects, like cystic acne and mouth sores.
Why I started using and prescribing Rapamycin for longevity and helping women improve fertility later in life.
My personal experience with Rapamycin, including smoother skin, regular cycles, and no gray hair at 48.
The importance of consulting your doctor before trying Rapamycin, as this podcast is informational and not meant as medical advice.
Get the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.
Listen to Dr. Aimee interview Dr. Lorne Brown about about conscious fertility and psychoneuroimmunology.

You can find Dr. Brown here

Conscious Fertility Podcast

Dr. Lorne Brown On Instagram

Dr. Aimee's list of supplements

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Can eggs be made from skin cells? Could a skin biopsy one day replace egg retrieval entirely? In this episode, Dr. Aimee sits down with Dr. Sherman Silber, a world-renowned pioneer in infertility and reproductive biology whose groundbreaking work in IVF, IVM, ovary freezing, and in vitro oogenesis has redefined what's possible in fertility medicine.
In this episode, we cover:
• What IVM is and how it differs from traditional IVF
• The "give every egg a chance" philosophy
• How IVM benefits PCOS patients without hormonal stimulation
• Making eggs and sperm from skin cells (in vitro oogenesis)
• Why a skin biopsy could one day beat egg retrieval
• Ovarian transplantation to delay menopause and extend longevity
• The regulatory landscape for these breakthrough technologies
Resources
Watch on YouTube 
Read the show notes on Dr. Aimee's website
Resources:
Dr. Sherman Silber's website: https://www.infertile.com/
Dr. Silber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silberinfertility
Join The IVF Class: https://the-egg-whisperer-school.teachable.com/p/the-ivf-class/
Get Dr. Aimee's Fertility Essentials: https://www.draimee.org/fertility-essentials
Would you like to learn more about IVF?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
Join the class, and you'll get to join Dr. Aimee for a live class call where she will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!
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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

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After 20 years of practicing medicine, I've learned that not everything is sunshine and rainbows. To help myself and my fertility patients, I've adopted a "float through life" mindset—emphasizing mindfulness, calmness, adaptability, and acceptance. Whether you're going through IVF or simply exploring your fertility options, cultivating a positive mindset can help you feel more grounded and supported in the process.
In this episode, I share how mindfulness and a flexible mindset can be powerful tools for fertility patients. Instead of being consumed by stress or uncertainty, you'll learn how to approach IVF and your fertility journey with more ease, presence, and hope. This shift toward a positive mindset doesn't mean ignoring challenges—it means embracing tools that allow you to move through them with greater strength and grace.
In this episode, we cover:
How to embrace situations as they come without spiraling when plans change
The power of mindfulness and accepting impermanence in difficult times
Ways to stay flexible, cultivate gratitude, and detach from rigid outcomes
Why humor, lightheartedness, and community support matter in tough moments
Practical steps for prioritizing self-care, limiting overthinking, and trusting the journey
Would you like to learn more about IVF?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
Join the class, and you'll get to join Dr. Aimee for a live class call where she will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!
Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.