In light of all of the new listeners to The Fawcett Report (thank you!), we decided to rerelease the first episode as a way of reintroduction. More episodes are coming soon, so stay tuned and be sure to like and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

I’m Becky Fawcett — mom by adoption, infertility warrior, advocate, and a woman who stopped trying to be perfect a long time ago. In this first episode, I’m sharing the story that changed everything: my years of struggling with infertility, the heartbreak of miscarriage, five rounds of IVF, and the fear that came with choosing adoption. I open up about the silence, the shame, and how I found power in telling the truth — even when people didn’t want to hear it. This isn’t your typical podcast intro. It’s raw, real, and from the heart. And it’s just the beginning.

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This week we are celebrating the book launch of one of our previous guests with the rerelease of her episode. Do yourself or a friend a favor and pick up "Own Your Fertility" co-authored by the incredible Dr. Jaime Knopman. It is available now on Amazon and Barnes and Noble and I cannot recommend it enough.

About the Episode:

In this raw and deeply personal episode, I sit down with my friend Dr. Jaime Knopman—reproductive endocrinologist and fierce truth-teller in the world of infertility and IVF. We talk about the pain of failed cycles, the grief no one prepares you for, and how too many people exit fertility treatment with nothing but heartbreak and empty arms. I share my own story—five rounds of IVF, three miscarriages, and a life-changing pivot to adoption.

This isn’t about promoting one path over another—it’s about being honest. It’s about saying what too many are afraid to say. It’s about building a bridge between IVF and adoption, one that’s rooted in support, compassion, and real facts—not shame, myths, or fear.

We talk about what needs to change, how to support friends going through it, and why no one should walk this road alone. If you’re in the thick of it, or love someone who is, this conversation is for you.

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When I met Paige, I had no idea how much her story would impact me, and so many others.

In this episode, I sit down with Paige Grimaldi, a board member of Helpusadopt.org, a runner, a visual merchandiser at Skirt, and a birth mother. She shares what it felt like to be a scared college student facing an unplanned pregnancy, and how placing her child for adoption changed her life. We talk about her emotional healing journey, the power of community, and how she’s using her story to shatter birth mother stigma and build bridges. This is a raw, honest, and deeply personal conversation about identity, choice, resilience, and the unexpected connections that change everything. If you've ever felt alone in your family-building journey, or wondered how to support others in theirs, Paige’s courage will stay with you long after the episode ends.

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