This is Infertility

There is nothing more fundamental to life than the urge to continue it. But while it may be the most natural thing in the world, childbirth is far from the easiest and no two fertility journeys are the same. For that reason, we are breaking from the typical podcast form. Each episode is hosted by a different voice who brings their own unique point of view to the complex and ever-changing world of infertility. Our hosts are licensed clinical social workers, patient care advocates, clinical psychiatrists, reproductive endocrinologists, real fertility patients, and others who are, in one way or another, experts in the world of fertility. We fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it’s really like to go through this journey.

Episode 8: Lindsey & Chrissy: Better Benefits, Clearer Decisions

According to a recent study by Reproductive Medicine Associates of NJ, almost 58% of people are forced to forego fertility treatment due to the anticipated financial burden. But what if your employer covered your treatment? We hear from Lindsey and Chrissy Callahan who were eager to start a family when they learned their employer-sponsored inclusive benefit would make their dream of having a child a reality. Today’s host is Manuela Henderson, Patient Care Advocate, Progyny.

Guests include: Lindsey & Chrissy Callahan

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Host

Manuela Henderson, Patient Care Advocate, Progyny. Manuela is a Patient Care Advocate at Progyny where she is offering help and support for our members throughout their fertility journey. Prior to joining Progyny, she worked as a Patient Care Manager and Reproductive Endocrinology Assistance for more than seven years. She just recently moved from Europe to the US.

Guests

Lindsey and Chrissy Callahan. Lindsey and Chrissy are originally from Boston, MA but moved to Brooklyn in early 2017. They met at work seven years ago and have worked together for much of their relationship, most recently as Solution Engineers at a cloud computing company in Manhattan. They tied the knot at the Providence Public Library in April 2016 and traveled to Thailand for their honeymoon. They are passionate about traveling, staying active, and spending time biking and walking around New York City. Lindsey loves exploring the NYC restaurant scene, and because of this, Chrissy calls herself a “foodie by marriage!” In 2018, with the support of Progyny, they began the process of reciprocal IVF. They are optimistic that they will someday have children of their own to introduce to the joy of city living and traveling!