The IAM; Podcast

In this heartfelt episode, Kirsten Karchmer—one of North America’s first reproductive acupuncturists and founder of Conceivable—joins us to explore what it truly means to build a family. With over 20 years of experience supporting more than 10,000 couples through infertility, Kirsten shares both clinical insights and personal reflections on redefining fertility, resilience, and hope.Together, we discuss how technology and traditional medicine can work hand-in-hand to create more accessible, personalized fertility care. Kirsten opens up about her mission to make fertility solutions more effective and affordable, while empowering women with data-driven tools that improve both pregnancy outcomes and long-term health.Tune in for an inspiring conversation on embracing every branch of the family tree, demystifying fertility, and discovering new possibilities for creating family—rooted in compassion, science, and strength.Follow us on our Social Media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG308CMgpsreIuFgcygWebsite:https://anufertility.comInstagram:anufertility.eggdonorsanufertility.surrogacyTikTok:anu.fertility.surrogacyFacebook:ANU Surrogacy

Join us for a powerful conversation with Nicole Lange, LicAc MAOM, founder of Life Healing Life in Minneapolis, MN. Nicole’s revolutionary approach to healthcare goes beyond the traditional “doctor fixes patient” model, blending Eastern medicine, acupuncture, and scientific innovation to transform women’s health.Since 2006, Nicole has focused exclusively on women’s health and trauma, helping thousands of women navigate fertility and reproductive journeys with compassion and extraordinary outcomes. In this episode, she shares why infertility care doesn’t have to be traumatic and insights from nearly two decades of supporting women’s health.Follow us on our Social Media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG308CMgpsreIuFgcygWebsite:https://anufertility.comInstagram:anufertility.eggdonorsanufertility.surrogacyTikTok:anu.fertility.surrogacyFacebook:ANU Surrogacy

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrea Ali-Panzarella, a pediatrician, author, and mother of three, who shares her personal journey through infertility, pregnancy loss, and the incredible support she and her husband received from physicians and gestational carriers to welcome their sons into the world. Inspired by her own story, Andrea wrote Every Family is a Tree, a children’s book that honours the many ways families are formed and the love that connects them all. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, redefining family, and embracing every branch of the tree.Follow us on our Social Media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG308CMgpsreIuFgcygWebsite:https://anufertility.comInstagram:anufertility.eggdonorsanufertility.surrogacyTikTok:anu.fertility.surrogacyFacebook:ANU Surrogacy

Meet Ginanne Brownell, a journalist based in London, UK, originally from Michigan—a state where surrogacy was once a felony. After facing unexplained infertility, she welcomed her twins through surrogacy. Now, she’s using her storytelling and journalling expertise to explore surrogacy across the globe, not as a memoir, but as a powerful investigative project.She never set out to change the law, but her work has influenced the conversation around surrogacy in ways she never expected.Follow us on our Social Media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG308CMgpsreIuFgcygWebsite:https://anufertility.comInstagram:anufertility.eggdonorsanufertility.surrogacyTikTok:anu.fertility.surrogacyFacebook:ANU Surrogacy

In this episode, Maria and Jara sit down with Alex, a lawyer who works with ANU Fertility and has personally experienced the surrogacy journey. Alex shares insights from both his professional and personal perspective, discussing how he supports egg donors, surrogates, and intended parents. Tune in for an informative conversation about the legal aspects of surrogacy!Follow us on our Social Media!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBCkpG308CMgpsreIuFgcygWebsite:https://anufertility.comInstagram:anufertility.eggdonorsanufertility.surrogacyTikTok:anu.fertility.surrogacyFacebook:ANU Surrogacy