We’ve all heard the warnings about the “biological clock.” But what if the way we’ve been taught to think about fertility—and time—isn’t the full story? In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we explore the powerful distinction between chronological age and biological age, uncovering how your overall health, stress levels, and lifestyle can shape your reproductive potential far more than a calendar year ever could. We’ll also take a grounded look at IVF and assisted reproductive technologie...
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We’ve all heard the warnings about the “biological clock.” But what if the way we’ve been taught to think about fertility—and time—isn’t the full story? In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we explore the powerful distinction between chronological age and biological age, uncovering how your overall health, stress levels, and lifestyle can shape your reproductive potential far more than a calendar year ever could. We’ll also take a grounded look at IVF and assisted reproductive technologie...
Reproductive Real Talk: Why It's So Damn Hard to Find Black and Brown Sperm Donors with Lakia Holmes
Reproductive Rebel
52 minutes
4 months ago
Reproductive Real Talk: Why It's So Damn Hard to Find Black and Brown Sperm Donors with Lakia Holmes
In this powerful episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re getting real about a topic that’s rarely discussed but urgently needs attention: the critical lack of Black sperm donors in fertility clinics across the country. Our guest, Lakia Holmes—fertility advocate and reproductive justice warrior—joins us to unpack the deep systemic, cultural, and emotional layers that contribute to this disparity. From medical mistrust and stigma in the Black community to inequities in the donor recruitment proces...
Reproductive Rebel
We’ve all heard the warnings about the “biological clock.” But what if the way we’ve been taught to think about fertility—and time—isn’t the full story? In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, we explore the powerful distinction between chronological age and biological age, uncovering how your overall health, stress levels, and lifestyle can shape your reproductive potential far more than a calendar year ever could. We’ll also take a grounded look at IVF and assisted reproductive technologie...