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“The future of fertility will…” — that’s the question Dr. Angie Beltsos posed to our panel on innovation in the patient experience.
My answer: innovation isn’t always a new device or a breakthrough technology. Sometimes the most powerful innovation is empathy. I know because I lived it.
When I was told my prognosis was “futile,” I had two choices — be a passenger in my own tragedy, or become the CEO of my fertility treatment. Empathy and support are what make that possible. They’re what turn a clinical process into a human one.

If you want to be a parent, you will be a parent. That’s the mantra behind everything we do at fertilyfe.
Rachel Gerber Kule shares her manifesto — recorded live at MRSi 2026, with a look inside her podcast conversations and panel appearance at the conference.
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For more than two decades, MRSi has planted seeds—through education, mentorship, collaboration, and community. In 2026, those seeds were in full bloom.
fertilyfe was on the ground as an on-site media partner at the Midwest Reproductive Symposium international (MRSi) in Chicago, sitting down with the leading REIs, embryologists, mental health professionals, and business leaders shaping the future of reproductive medicine.
In this highlight reel, MRSi founder and executive chair Dr. Angie Beltsos reflects on the symposium and the community behind it—and we go inside our own conversations recorded live on-site. New season coming soon, recorded live at MRSi.
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You are not a lost puppy dog—you are a badass about to enter the IVF arena. When you are facing treatments, it is so easy to feel overwhelmed, but you can actually find a sense of control in a deeply chaotic situation. It starts by tapping into your own intuition and recognizing your worth. On the fertilyfe podcast, we discuss why patients must step into the "CEO Mindset" to strategically manage their treatment paths.

What happens when your ambition becomes your biggest trigger for burnout—or worse? I sat down with author Joel Walkoski to discuss his new book Honolulu Blues, breaking generational cycles, and why he had to fundamentally redefine what "winning the day" looks like. We also get into how to stop white-knuckling your grief.

My friend Jim Olson—who spent his career as an airline executive navigating turbulence at 30,000 feet—gave me this advice: Put your mask on first. Whether you are navigating the demands of IVF, a sudden medical trauma, or just the daily ebb and flow of life's overwhelm, you cannot survive the flight if you don’t secure your own mask.
Listen to my full conversation with Jim Olson at the link in our bio. 
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If you are in The Missing right now, you aren't alone. Today, we are giving you permission to let your grief sit beside you and view it as a sacred open space. (Watch my full thoughts in today's video and read the essay at the link in our bio). 
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After a career of managing corporate storms, Jim faced his own: lung cancer, a brain tumor, and the loss of his sight. In this deeply moving episode, we discuss:
The "In-Between": Finding purpose in the waiting room of life.
"What Got Us Here, Won't Get Us There": Jim's philosophy on reinvention.
Tailwind: Insights from his new book (out now!).
"Make It a Great Day": Choosing gratitude over 20/20 vision.
Recorded on the anniversary of Jim's father's passing.

Navigating third-party reproduction isn't just about medical protocols and contracts; it's about honoring your grief, making informed decisions, and protecting your peace.
In this episode of fertilyfe, host Rachel Gerber Kule sits down with Andrea Bryman, founder and CEO of Thallo Health, a specialized telehealth company providing mental health assessments and counseling for individuals and organizations involved in third-party reproduction.
Drawing from personal experiences of compound grief and navigating the "in-between," Rachel and Andrea discuss the systemic gaps in fertility care and why advocating for your own mental health is a necessity, not a luxury.
In this episode, we cover:
Setting Boundaries: Why establishing clear communication expectations between Intended Parents (IPs) and surrogates from Day 1 is the ultimate act of Intentional Coping.
Advocating for Mental Health: Transitioning from the profound grief of loss and miscarriages to demanding foundational mental health support in fertility clinics.
The True Goal of Surrogacy: Stripping away the transactional view to focus on the rare, concrete altruism and the shared human goal of bringing a child into the world.
Sharing the Vision: The powerful realization that both the Intended Parent and the surrogate hold the exact same vision for the birth—giving you the strength to navigate the agonizing waits.
Whether you are in the middle of a "Two Week Wait" or pivoting to surrogacy, remember our macro-mantra: If you want to be a parent, you will be a parent. The path might change, but the outcome is certain if you stay strategic.
A "Great Day" isn't something you simply have; it’s something you make through conscious choice. 
This episode provides the daily, practical tools championed on the fertilyfe platform to help you shift from passive waiting to active living.
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In this episode, we explore the vital importance of self-kindness while navigating the "cumulative grief" of fertility challenges and personal loss. When life feels out of control and your internal systems feel "down," the work to feel good becomes even more essential for daily peace and professional productivity. We discuss a simple, three-pillar framework—Movement, Hydration, and Sleep—to help you replenish your energy and keep moving forward, one step at a time.