Modern Conception

Amanda Warsavsky is a mom of three whose path to building her family was anything but simple.

After a successful IVF cycle and the creation of healthy, genetically tested embryos, Amanda experienced recurrent pregnancy loss — including early miscarriages and multiple failed and complicated pregnancies that no one could fully explain.

For years, she was told everything looked “normal,” until a late diagnosis of endometriosis finally offered a piece of the puzzle.

In this deeply honest conversation, Amanda walks us through:

What it’s like t...

Selby Drummond joins Modern Conception for an honest, nuanced conversation about her decision to remain on antidepressants during pregnancy—and the importance of prioritizing maternal mental health.

In this episode, Selby shares how she weighed medical guidance, stigma, and fear while making deeply personal choices for herself and her baby. We discuss the realities of mental health during pregnancy, why “doing everything right” can look different for every woman, and the relief that comes from trusting evidence-based care over judgment.

This conversation is for anyone navigating pregnancy, mental health, or the...

In this episode of Modern Conception, hosts Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski sit down with world-renowned reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Brian Levine to break down what every person should know about IVF, surrogacy, egg freezing, and maximizing your chances of success on the path to parenthood.

Dr. Levine brings clarity, honesty, and decades of clinical experience to some of the biggest questions in fertility today, including:

Maximizing IVF

The most common misconceptions about surrogacy

The one thing every patient should do before their first IVF cycle

Wh...

In this powerful episode of Modern Conception: A New Era of Fertility, Decoded, hosts Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski sit down with Simmone Taitt, founder of Poppy Seed Health, to share an intimate and deeply moving look at her journey through infertility, loss, healing, and now—surrogacy.

With her baby born just weeks ago, Simmone opens up about the moment she realized surrogacy was the right path, the experiences that shaped her decision, and the beauty and complexity of building a family on her own terms.

Together, we explore:

The...

When Jenna shared on national television that she was expecting her first child — and that she was a lesbian — she had no idea how many people her story would touch.

In this episode of Modern Conception, Jenna opens up about her life as a single mother raising two daughters in New York City, her unexpected cancer diagnosis, and how these experiences transformed not only her identity, but her purpose.

A nutritionist and wellness expert, Jenna also dives into:

What it felt like to come out publicly while pregnan...

Why do so many women grow up not understanding their own bodies—and what can we do about it?

In this powerful episode of Modern Conception: a new era of fertility, decoded, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln, OB-GYN, author, and founder of ThreeForFreedom, joins Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski to unpack the truth about reproductive health, fertility and self-advocacy.

Dr. Lincoln has educated more than 4 million women online by breaking down taboos and misinformation surrounding periods, fertility, birth control, and beyond. Together, she, Brittney and Amanda dive into:

🚺 Why so many of us...

Content creator, attorney, and strategist Katie Grossbard joins hosts Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski on Modern Conception: a new era of fertility, decoded to share her personal journey of proactively freezing her eggs at a young age—and why she believes knowledge is power when it comes to reproductive health.

In this candid conversation, Katie opens up about what inspired her to take control of her fertility timeline, how her community reacted, and the mental and physical realities of the process. She, Brittney and Amanda discuss why women shouldn’t wait to get informed, how to advocat...

What really happens during IVF—and what’s just a myth? In this episode of Modern Conception, we sit down with Dr. Arielle Bayer, a leading reproductive endocrinologist, to tackle the questions you actually want answered. From whether you can stay on GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) during IVF, to the truth about sex during a cycle, to whether IVF really increases your chances of twins—we cover it all.

If you’re considering IVF, supporting someone through it, or just curious about the science and emotions behind modern fertility, this episode will give you the clar...

Infertility is on the rise—and access to care is falling behind. In this powerful episode, Chelsea Clinton joins Brittney Sobel and Amanda Zurawski of it is Sloane to unpack why more Americans are struggling to build families, how systemic inequities are deepening, and why infertility is a public health issue—not just a private one.

They discuss:

Why infertility is skyrocketing in the U.S.

The impact of racism, geography, and economics on access to fertility care

What abortion bans mean for IVF and misc...