This week, the Hive is joined by Reproductive Endocrinologists Dr. Mickey S. Coffler and Dr. Michael D. Wittenberger from HRC Fertility San Diego for a two-part episode to share their expertise in fertility preservation and family building!

Dr. Coffler is a board-certified RE and OB/GYN, practicing for over two decades with a focus on helping individuals understand their parenthood goals and grow healthier families. We talk about egg freezing, using data to determine treatment plans, fertility before and after 35, and what patients at different stages of life should know about their options.

Dr. Michael D. Wittenberger is a board-certified RE and OB/GYN with over 15 years of experience in reproductive medicine. As a retired Navy physician who spent 27 years serving military families, we discuss fertility preservation and advocacy for service members and their families alongside his experiences and advice on planning for the future.

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Is egg donation truly anonymous anymore? From facial recognition and social media to DNA testing and online donor registries, the Hive explores how the meaning of privacy in donor conception has changed in recent years.

In this episode, Lisa, Abby, and Molly share what future donors and intended parents need to understand before moving forward: future contact and disclosure, the difference between privacy and secrecy, how to center the donor-conceived child, and more.

Learn more about anonymity myths, open and semi-open donation options, and how to facilitate honest, practical conversations around the legal and emotional realities of egg donation in today’s world.

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In a world increasingly threatened by misinformation and opposition, the most powerful tool for advocacy is sharing your personal story.

Former President and CEO of Resolve: The National Infertility Association Barbara Collura joins the Hive to discuss fertility advocacy, and why it's easier than you think.

For Barbara, everyday voices can counteract well-funded forces, lobbyists, and legislators trying to diminish access to fertility treatments, surrogacy, and reproductive rights. Her own fertility journey lead her from using RESOLVE's resources as an intended parent to leading the organization to vastly expand national advocacy efforts.

For parents, surrogates, donors, and anyone impacted by infertility, Barbara and the Hive wants you to know that collective storytelling can shift laws, influence policymakers, and rebuild hope for the future of reproductive freedom.

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