Am I the Fertility A-hole?
Fertile-ish11 Nov 2025

Am I the Fertility A-hole?

🎙️ Fertile-ish

Season 2, Episode 5 — “Am I the Fertility A-hole?”


Description:This week, Laura and Brandis are tackling one of the most relatable questions in the fertility world: Am I the fertility a-hole? From skipping baby showers and dodging pregnancy announcements to setting boundaries with family and friends, the hosts weigh in on real listener-submitted scenarios that hit way too close to home.

It’s a mix of humor, honesty, and heartfelt truth-telling — because sometimes protecting your peace makes you feel like the a-hole, when really, it just makes you human.


💬 What We Discuss

  • When to share (or not share) your fertility journey
  • Saying “no” without guilt — from baby showers to Mother’s Day brunch

  • Navigating awkward family comments (“science babies,” anyone?)

  • Dealing with comparison, jealousy, and emotional burnout

  • Partner disconnect after loss or failed cycles

  • The art of muting, unfollowing, and boundary-setting for your sanity

Favorite Moments💭 “You don’t owe anyone your fertility story — not your mom, not your in-laws, not your best friend.”
💭 “Sometimes you’re not the fertility a-hole… you’re just trying to survive something impossibly hard.”
💭 “Boundaries aren’t mean — they’re maintenance.”

💌 TakeawayThis episode is your permission slip to honor your emotions, guard your energy, and do what’s best for you — even if others don’t get it. Because in the messy, emotional world of fertility… you’re allowed to put yourself first.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
💬 Got your own “Am I the Fertility A-hole?” moment? DM us on Instagram @FertileishPodcast or submit at cnyfertility.com/fertileish — we might feature it in a future episode!

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