The Male Fertility Podcast

We're back!This week on The Male Fertility Podcast, we're sharing something we're incredibly passionate about. It's a story that started with a simple question: "What did we need when we were going through our fertility journeys?" From a small WhatsApp group to a global community, we're so excited to introduce you to NeXYs Fertility, a central place of support, connection, and hope for men navigating their fertility challenges. This episode is a heartfelt look at how we're building something truly special, and we're so grateful to have you with us on this journey.💬 What to Expect:•The inspiration behind NeXYs Fertility and what the name means•How a WhatsApp group grew into a thriving global community•Real testimonials from men whose lives have been changed by peer support•The fight against misinformation with expert-verified resources and webinars•Monthly online support groups where vulnerability is welcomed•Expert-led men's panels tackling real topics like sharing your story and relationship reconnection•The power of in-person meetups in London, Leeds, and Bristol•What's coming next for Season 5 of the podcast📲 Connect & Follow•Join our community: nexysfertility.com•Subscribe on YouTube: The Male Fertility Podcast•Follow us on Instagram: @themalefertilitypodcast•Follow Ciaran: @themalefertilitypt•Follow Shaun: @knackered_knackers•Contact us: [email protected]🔍 Navigating Male FertilityLooking for support and insight on male infertility? This podcast offers you stories, expert advice, and our NeXYs community ready to listen. Subscribe and follow to join the journey and never miss an episode.⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast provides information and support but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised care.

And that’s a wrap. For our final day of the Christmas Countdown, we wanted to do something a little different. This is a heartfelt thank you to every single person who has listened, shared, and been a part of our community this year. We know the festive season can be incredibly tough, and we hope these 25 days have offered some comfort and company.We hope you have a peaceful Christmas, and we’ll see you for Season 5 on January 7th!💬 What to Expect in This Episode•Reflections on the highlights of 2025, including the launch of NeXYs Fertility•The story behind our first community meetup and the power of in-person connection•Why community support is a two-way street that helps us too📲 Connect & Follow•Join our community: nexysfertility.com•Subscribe on YouTube: The Male Fertility Podcast•Follow us on Instagram: @themalefertilitypodcast•Follow Ciaran: @themalefertilitypt•Follow Shaun: @knackered_knackers•Contact us: [email protected]🔍 Navigating Male FertilityLooking for support and insight on male infertility? This podcast offers you stories, expert advice, and our NeXYs community ready to listen. Subscribe and follow to join the journey and never miss an episode.⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast provides information and support but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised care.

Day 24 the final episode before Christmas Day, and we're ending where it all began: with Shaun's story.From his azoospermia diagnosis in 2017 to navigating varicocele treatment in 2019, and then facing fertility challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Shaun's journey is one of resilience, pain, and hope. This is the story that sparked the podcast, and it's a reminder that you're never alone in this.If these 24 episodes have given you even a bit of company or hope this Christmas, that's all we wanted. Reach out if you need to—we're here.💬 What to Expect in This Episode•Shaun's initial azoospermia diagnosis in 2017 and what followed•The discovery and treatment of varicocele in 2019•Navigating fertility treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic•How Shaun stayed resilient through adversity and setbacks•Insights on transforming struggle into strength•A candid and inspiring account of hope through the journey📲 Connect & Follow•Join our community: nexysfertility.com•Subscribe on YouTube: The Male Fertility Podcast•Follow us on Instagram: @themalefertilitypodcast•Follow Ciaran: @themalefertilitypt•Follow Shaun: @knackered_knackers•Contact us: [email protected]🔍 Navigating Male FertilityLooking for support and insight on male infertility? This podcast offers you stories, expert advice, and our NeXYs community ready to listen. Subscribe and follow to join the journey and never miss an episode.⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast provides information and support but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised care.

Day 23, and this one is mine.It’s strange listening back to this, but it’s the reason we started this podcast—to share our stories so no one else has to feel as isolated as we did. I talk about my diagnosis, the emotional aftermath, the setbacks, and how I found hope.If you’re going through it right now, please reach out. We read every single email, every single message. You are not alone.💬 What to Expect in This Episode•My initial fertility diagnosis and the emotional aftermath•Key setbacks I faced and how I processed them•Insights into my treatment journey amid changing circumstances•How resilience and community support played a crucial role•Reflections on the stigma and mental health around male infertility•Advice for others going through similar struggles📲 Connect & Follow•Join our community: nexysfertility.com•Subscribe on YouTube: The Male Fertility Podcast•Follow us on Instagram: @themalefertilitypodcast•Follow Ciaran: @themalefertilitypt•Follow Shaun: @knackered_knackers•Contact us: [email protected]🔍 Navigating Male FertilityLooking for support and insight on male infertility? This podcast offers you stories, expert advice, and our NeXYs community ready to listen. Subscribe and follow to join the journey and never miss an episode.⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast provides information and support but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised care.

Day 22, and this is a story about what happens when you refuse to give up.Biomedical engineer Alasdair Walker joins us to share his extraordinary transformation from seven failed IVF cycles to natural conception success. He talks about spending days reading scientific abstracts when clinics offered no answers, why his concerns were repeatedly dismissed, and the investigation that finally changed everything.This episode is a powerful reminder that you are your own best advocate. There is always more you can do.💬 What to Expect in This Episode•How Alasdair spent three days reading 100-200 scientific abstracts when clinics offered only "eat a balanced diet"•The remarkable discovery of secret support messages written by men inside clinic sample collection rooms•Why his evidence-based concerns about DNA fragmentation and varicocele were repeatedly dismissed•The life-changing investigation with Dr. Jonathan Ramsey and varicocele embolization with Dr. Steven Moser•How persistence transformed his sperm count from 200,000 to over 40 million, leading to natural conception🎙️ Guest DetailsAlasdair Walker, Green Man Vitality•Website: www.greenmanvitality.com•Instagram: @greenmanvitality📲 Connect & Follow•Join our community: nexysfertility.com•Subscribe on YouTube: The Male Fertility Podcast•Follow us on Instagram: @themalefertilitypodcast•Follow Ciaran: @themalefertilitypt•Follow Shaun: @knackered_knackers•Contact us: [email protected]🔍 Navigating Male FertilityLooking for support and insight on male infertility? This podcast offers you stories, expert advice, and our NeXYs community ready to listen. Subscribe and follow to join the journey and never miss an episode.⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast provides information and support but should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised care.