In the midst of launching one of biggest shows in her career (The Social), broadcast journalist and TV personality Melissa Grelo came up against a seemingly impossible challenge: getting pregnant. As a self-described Type A personality who knows the value of hard work, Melissa exhausted nearly every fertility option in order to achieve her goal. She walks Joanna Griffiths and Katherine Flemming through her story, which is filled with many surprises along the way. She also talks about the number one question every couple should ask in their relationship before they decide to have kids. As well ..read more

How many of you have taken a minute to think about your own fertility? At Knix, we believe that fertility touches everyone and we are on a mission to continue the conversation around this topic and knix the stigma around fertility. In the first episode of Faces of Fertility, CEO and Founder of Knix, Joanna Griffiths and her co-host and producer Katherine Flemming chat about why the intimates apparel brand—best known for leakproof underwear and wire-free bras—is starting a podcast. In this episode, Joanna opens up about her miscarriage story and talks about how a single post on Instagram spurre ..read more

Founder and CEO of Knix Joanna Griffiths and journalist Katherine Flemming share a sneak peek of the brand's new podcast, which debuts April 22nd ..read more

Have you ever felt like a professional failure? This is how Dr. Jennifer Fitzgerald described herself—she was the fertility specialist who couldn't figure out why she couldn't stay pregnant. Joanna and Katherine sit down with Dr. Fitzgerald, who walks us through her heartbreaking story of seven miscarriages. Despite this darkness, she brights light to the subject matter, and is as informative as she is inspiring. She weaves her personal story helpful information for couples who are struggling with infertility, miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Dr. Fitzgerald also talks about how she marked a pro ..read more

In the last episode of season one, we're asking: Would you freeze your eggs? The trend of egg freezing is bigger than ever, offering women the option to delay motherhood and feel a sense of insurance or security around their fertility future. But is it safe? To learn more about this reproductive phenomenon, hosts Joanna and Katherine reach out to Dr. Caitlin Dunne of Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine, one of the largest fertility clinics on the West Coast. Dr. Dunne talks about feminism, and the misconceptions and limits around around the procedure. To read Caitlin's story for The Globe ..read more

How is feminism failing the fertility conversation? Listen in as author Alexandra Kimball explores the heated topic, shedding light on how infertile women are ignored in feminist spaces, and the concept of being "unsexed." Hosts Katherine and Joanna speak with Alexandra about her new book, The Seed, in which Alexandra uncovers the pain and loneliness of infertility, especially as a lifelong feminist. They discuss the particular grief of infertility and how to shift the discussion to a more accurate and nuanced conversation that includes all communities. Check out Alexandra's book, The Seed ..read more

What happens when you struggle with infertility and later figure out you're expecting triplets? Blogger Desiree Fortin of A Perfect Mom is this week's guest and she's laying down the honesty. Listen in as Desiree chats talks to hosts Joanna and Katherine about her amazing journey, how she manages her mental health amidst parenting three little humans— how she does it all with grace. She also touches on how to advocate for yourself in the medical system, and how her experience with PCOS impacted her journey. Check out Desiree's blog here.  We appreciate every like, comment, share and download t ..read more

In this week's episode, we're exploring non-traditional families from the perspective of two men. In this case, it means investigating and navigating the complicated world of surrogacy. Listen in as Eric Kafka-Smith and Blake Kafka-Smith come into studio to talk to Joanna and Katherine about their journey to become Dads. They touch on everything from the surrogacy application process to their international move to their unrelenting gratitude toward life—it's truly an eye-opening episode.  We also touch on the multitude of ways you can get pregnant (some of which were new to us!), from serial I ..read more

As the world of fertility swells, as does the investment interest that observes it. Listen in as Joanna and Katherine chat with Nicole Quinn, a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a venture investment firm with global reach. Nicole invests in consumer companies that are quickly becoming part of popular culture and improving the way we live our lives, with a particular interest in female-founded companies. Nicole talks about the fertility-based organizations that are currently inspiring her, how the world of #femtech is exploding and what she looks for when assessing a new brand.  Please ra ..read more

As a business owner, fertility-focused Acupuncturist and mother of four, it's safe to say that Anne Matthews knows a thing or two navigating chaos. This episode, Anne pops into the Knix studio to talk to through her background in Chinese medicine and how acupuncture can boost your chances of getting pregnant—and how the this practice can work in tandem with traditional therapies. Anne talks to Joanna and Katherine about why she's know as "the neighbourhood witch", what cervical ripening means and breaks down the 20% chance rate. Joanna also explores her own brush with acupuncture, and Anne rec ..read more