The Egg Whisperer Show

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I am joined by Sherri McDonald Sawyerr - IVF mom, content creator, and author of the children's book Love Grew Me - for a real, unfiltered conversation about donor egg conception. Sherri shares her multi-year fertility journey, from early IVF attempts with her own eggs to ultimately finding success with donor eggs after discovering she had adenomyosis, and how she navigated the process as a Black woman in her forties.

We go beyond the medical decision and explore the emotional terrain that so many women face but rarely talk about openly - the grief, the relief, the joy, and the identity questions that come with donor conception. Sherri also shares why she started telling her daughter her conception story from day one, what led her to write a children's book about it, and how she's using her platform to normalize donor egg IVF in communities where the conversation is often taboo.

In this episode, we cover:

The emotional rollercoaster of transitioning from using your own eggs to choosing a donor and how to process those feelings before moving forward
How to choose an egg donor, including why you should stop looking for your "twin" and what actually matters
The unique challenges Black women face when navigating fertility treatment and finding donors who reflect their identity
Why telling your child about their donor conception story early is so important  and how to do it with love and confidence
How adenomyosis went undiagnosed for years and how treating it finally led to a successful transfer
Protecting your postpartum bubble and deciding when (and how) to share your donor conception story with family
How Sherri found the courage to go public and write Love Groom Me to fill a representation gap in donor conception literature

Resources:

Love Grew Me by Sherri McDonald Sawyerr: available on Amazon
Sherri's website: iamsherriyvette.com
Sherri on Instagram: @iamsherriyvette
Sherri on TikTok: @iamsherriyvette
Sherri's YouTube channel: Sherri Yvette
The Cade Foundation: cadefoundation.org
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.


Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer your questions live on Zoom.

You can buy my book, The Egg Whisperer Way, on my website.


Other ways to connect with me:
Visit 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 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.

I'm diving into one of the most empowering options in fertility care today: egg freezing. Whether you're considering it now or just gathering information, I want you to have a clear understanding of what to expect—and how to set yourself up for success.


I'm sharing my insights on the best time to freeze your eggs, how many eggs you may want to freeze based on your family-building goals, and what the process actually looks like. You'll learn about the tests I recommend before getting started, why personalization matters, and how to emotionally and physically prepare for the journey. My goal is to help you feel confident and informed, so you can make the best decision for your future.


In this episode, I cover:
When to consider egg freezing and how to decide if it's right for you
How many eggs you may need to freeze for future pregnancy goals
What testing to do before you begin (like the TUSHY Method)
How to emotionally and physically prepare for an egg freezing cycle
Why personalization is key to getting the best results
Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.


Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer your questions live on Zoom.

You can buy my book, The Egg Whisperer Way, on my website.


Other ways to connect with me:
Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips
Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates
Join Egg Whisperer School
Request a Consultation with Dr. Aimee

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making 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, I'm diving into how you can optimize your fertility, especially if you're dealing with endometriosis. This episode was originally hosted by Ashley and Tiffany at Fertility Village Live. 

Whether you're trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF, understanding how endometriosis affects your fertility is key. I'll walk you through what this condition means for your eggs and embryos and offer actionable advice for improving your chances of success.


We'll talk about everything from diagnosis to treatment, and I'll share the top strategies I use with my own patients to support egg quality, manage symptoms, and create the best possible environment for pregnancy.


In this episode, we cover:
How endometriosis affects egg and embryo quality
The role of laparoscopy and when it's necessary
How to tailor your fertility treatment if you have endometriosis
Lifestyle changes and supplements that can support reproductive health
Why early diagnosis and intervention matter for long-term fertility outcomes


Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.
You can find Fertility Village, and Oasis FSN here.


Do you have questions about IVF? Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4 pm PST, where I'll explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and answer your questions live on Zoom.

Find my book, The Egg Whisperer Way here.

Other ways to connect with me:
Visit my YouTube channel for more fertility tips
Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates
Join Egg Whisperer School
Request a Consultation with Dr. Aimee

Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making 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.

On the latest episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I'm joined by the incredibly compassionate Naomi Woolfson, founder of Embrace Fertility and a trauma-trained hypnotherapist who specializes in helping women feel emotionally supported through fertility treatment.


Naomi shares her own four-year journey through IUI, IVF, miscarriage, and anxiety and how it led her to create The Embrace Fertility Method, a mind-body approach that empowers women to feel calm, confident, and connected as they prepare for pregnancy.


We talk about how powerful the mind-body connection can be during IVF, how to gently shift from fear to hope, and how practices like visualization, EFT tapping, and guided hypnosis can help bring emotional healing and clarity. Naomi even leads us through a beautiful meditation designed to bring comfort and encouragement right now, wherever you are on your journey.


If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone—and that there are powerful, loving tools to help you move forward with greater peace and strength.


In this episode, we cover:

Naomi's personal story of infertility, IVF, and emotional healing


The Embrace Fertility Method and how it supports the mind-body connection


How to manage emotions and reduce anxiety during fertility treatment


Daily practices like visualization, EFT, and mindset exercises


A guided meditation to help bring calm and clarity on your path to pregnancy


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

Visit Naomi's website here, podcast, and meditations here.

Do you have questions about IVF?

Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and Egg Freezing, and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.


Other ways to reach Dr. Aimee:

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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, we're going to talk about how acupuncture and Eastern medicine can help you thrive on your pathway to pregnancy. Mary Wong is the best selling author of "Pathways to Pregnancy," and has practiced acupuncture since 1993. She is also a health and life coach who's dedicated to helping individuals thrive in mind, body, and soul.
 
In our discussion, Mary and I are talking about 
💙How Eastern medicine and acupuncture can support fertility treatment
💙Why you should consider acupuncture during fertility treatment
💙What to know if you have a fear of needles
💙How acupuncture can help with the emotional and mental health side of being a fertility patient.


I especially love how Mary explains the focus of Traditional Chinese Medicine, "Chinese medicine literally is about health and longevity and proactive health care. So even when you do fertility treatment, it's like we take care of all of you in mind, body, and spirit."
 
Thank you so much for joining me, Mary!
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You can find Mary's site, podcast, and book here: https://meetmarywong.com/

Do you have questions about IVF?
Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class.
The next live class call is on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.
 
Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.
 
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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.