Beste Growing Facts Podcasts (2024)

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23. Updates and season 1 wrap-up 13:23

1+ y ago13:23

13:23

Alyson and Shalaka wrap up season 1 with some updates, including Shalaka’s Ph.D and pregnancy, and Alyson’s twins! They also talk about extending grace in difficult periods such as the first trimester or when you have newborns… and a lot of talk about poops and farts. They’re taking a break from recording after season 1, but they’ll be back for a s…

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Ep 22. Start of pregnancy vs end of pregnancy 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

33:09

Shalaka and Alyson talk about the debilitating nature of first trimester symptoms - fatigue, nausea, “pregnancy brain”, and nipples. They talk about Alyson’s twins and passing the prematurity mark, planning inductions, and preparing pets for babies. www.growingfactspodcast.com Email: growingfactspodcast@gmail.com IG: growing_facts_podcast Facebook:…

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21. Planning vs letting go 32:19

1+ y ago32:19

32:19

Content warning: miscarriage Shalaka and Alyson talk about planning what is in your power vs letting go of what isn’t, when it comes to all things pregnancy: fearing miscarriage in early pregnancy, preparing for birth, and choosing a health care provider. www.growingfactspodcast.com Email: growingfactspodcast@gmail.com IG: growing_facts_podcast Fac…

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20. What does gut microbiota have to do with physical and mental health? With Dr. Carolina de Weerth 46:55

1+ y ago46:55

46:55

Shalaka will be interviewing Dr. Carolina de Weerth, and we’ll be aiming to answer the question: what does gut microbiota have to do with physical and mental health? We talk about the relationship between microbiota and different health outcomes, the link between the microbiota of the mother and child both prenatally and postnatally, and some possi…

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19. An exciting announcement, twin updates, and partner involvement 38:51

1+ y ago38:51

38:51

Shalaka and Alyson talk about Shalaka’s frozen embryo transfer, updates on the Alyson's twins, and prenatal classes. They also talk about navigating new parenthood when you and your partner have different ideas about how it’s done, and the perspective of the other partner who is not carrying the baby. www.growingfactspodcast.com Email: growingfacts…

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18. Can prenatal stress make a child more sensitive to their environment? With Dr. Sarah Hartman 50:56

1+ y ago50:56

50:56

Shalaka will be interviewing Dr. Sarah Hartman as the second part of a two-part episode. We’ll be aiming to answer the question: Can exposure to prenatal factors program greater sensitivity to environment after birth? We recap what differential susceptibility is, discuss markers like temperament or physiological stress response, and how exposure to…

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17. Prepping, testing, and planning 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

42:14

Shalaka and Alyson talk about updates on Shalaka’s IVF (such as: what is an endometrial lining?) and Alyson’s twins, the test for gestational diabetes, and prepping for newborns. www.growingfactspodcast.com Email: growingfactspodcast@gmail.com IG: growing_facts_podcast Facebook: Growing Facts Podcast Tiktok: growingfactspodcast Prenatal research fr…

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16. Are some people more sensitive to their environment than others? With Dr. Jay Belsky 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

41:07

For today’s episode, Shalaka will be interviewing Dr. Jay Belsky as part of a two-part episode. Today we’ll be aiming to answer the question: Are some people more sensitive to their environment than others? We talk about how genes should always be looked at in environmental contexts, and how we tend to look at outcomes as a binary “good” vs “bad”, …

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15. The social, financial, and emotional costs of having children 37:24

1+ y ago37:24

37:24

Shalaka and Alyson talk about the financial/emotional/social cost of IVF, and the role of societal views of reproduction in how we view the right to reproduce and the right to abortion. They also talk about the appropriation of babies by non-parents and the at times transactional nature of “help”, and the best way to pitch in with newborns. www.gro…

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14. Is exercise safe during pregnancy? With Dr. Margie Davenport 53:43

1+ y ago53:43

53:43

Content warning: miscarriage For today’s episode, Shalaka will be interviewing Dr. Margie Davenport. We’ll be aiming to answer the question: Is exercise safe during pregnancy? We discuss the strong benefits of engaging in exercise unless contraindicated, and the myths and assumptions associated with exercise in pregnancy. In the post-interview disc…

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13. Butt stuff 40:06

2y ago40:06

40:06

In today’s episode, Alyson and Shalaka try to act like mature adults and talk about butt stuff without giggling. We’re talking hemmorhoids, constipation and poop. We also talk about pelvic floor and prevention! As they say in #Forever35podcast, butt care is self care. www.growingfactspodcast.com Email: growingfactspodcast@gmail.com IG: growing_fact…

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12. Are medications safe during pregnancy? With Prof. Ema Ferreira 46:02

2y ago46:02

46:02

For today’s episode, Shalaka will be interviewing Dr. Ema Ferreira. We’ll be aiming to answer the question: Are medications safe for pregnancy? We discuss which medications are safe for pregnant women and how new medications are tested. In the post-interview discussion (34:56), Alyson and Shalaka discuss the fact that pregnant people can and should…

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11. Embryos and genetics and injections, oh my! 28:45

2y ago28:45

28:45

Content warning: miscarriage In today’s episode, Alyson and Shalaka talk a ton about embryos, including genetic testing and complicated feelings. They also talk progesterone shots and unwanted judgemental comments from strangers. www.growingfactspodcast.com Email: growingfactspodcast@gmail.com IG: growing_facts_podcast Facebook: Growing Facts Podca…

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10. How do lifestyle factors affect pregnancy and postpartum health? With Dr. Catherine Herba 57:57

2y ago57:57

57:57

Content warning: mention of intimate partner violence For today’s episode, Shalaka will be interviewing Dr. Catherine Herba. We’ll be aiming to answer the question: How do lifestyle factors affect pregnancy and postpartum mental health? We discuss: -possible biological mechanisms for the influence of prenatal stress on child outcomes, including str…

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BONUS holiday ep - bloopers! 15:37

2y ago15:37

15:37

We threw something fun together that we thought you would enjoy - happy holidays!Von Growing Facts Podcast

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9. "Medical" vs "natural", expert vs community 36:33

2y ago36:33

36:33

In today’s episode, Alyson and Shalaka talk finding out the sex of the babies, chronic pain and some weird old wives’ tales about pregnancy. They also talk about the strange dichotomies that exist in conversations around pregnancy like “natural” vs “medical”, and the respective roles of community vs scientific expertise. They dissect the disproport…

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8. What do we mean when we talk about "prenatal stress"? With Dr. Eszter Szekely 50:18

2y ago50:18

50:18

For today’s episode, Shalaka will be interviewing Dr. Eszter Szekely. We’ll be aiming to answer the question: What do we mean when we talk about prenatal stress? We discuss what are the sources of prenatal stress, what are the impacts on the child and what we can do to mitigate the risk. In the post-interview discussion (32:34), Alyson and Shalaka …

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7. Nutrition and body image, IVF side effects, and one kid at a time 30:18

2y ago30:18

30:18

Content warning: body image issues Alyson had an appointment with a nutritionist for her twin pregnancy. She discusses with Shalaka changes in body and body image related to pregnancy, included fatphobia and eating disorders. Then they finish off with an egg update! Spoiler : blastocysts!! www.growingfactspodcast.com Email: growingfactspodcast@gmai…

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6. How does inflammation affect foetal development and birth? With Dr. Mathieu Nadeau-Vallée 47:26

2y ago47:26

47:26

Content warning: animal testing, prematurity and preterm birth, surgical procedure, abortion Today’s episode features an interview with Dr. Mathieu Nadeau Vallée, a anaesthesiology resident and a Ph.D researcher about immunology and preterm birth. The episode aims to answer the question: How does inflammation affect foetal development and birth? Th…

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5. Embryo math, pregnancy announcements and intrusive comments, and exercise 21:05

2y ago21:05

21:05

Content warning: miscarriage, description of a medical operation Shalaka and Alyson discuss egg retrieval in IVF and embryo math, mourning an “ideal” way to become and disclose pregnancy, being “outed” as pregnant, intrusive comments about bodies, and exercising. www.growingfactspodcast.com Email: growingfactspodcast@gmail.com IG: growing_facts_pod…

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4. How do natural disasters affect pregnancy? With Dr. David Laplante 39:11

2y ago39:11

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Today’s episode features an interview with Dr. David Laplante, a prenatal stress researcher, who helps us answer the question: How do natural disasters affect pregnancy? The interview covers: -the effect of exposure to this kind of stress during pregnancy on child cognitive development, mental health, and behaviours -Project Ice Storm -”objective” …

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3. Fertility, IVF, and solidarity between women 27:29

2y ago27:29

27:29

Content warning: miscarriage, still-birth Shalaka is starting her IVF treatment with injections (ugh!), and talks about the side effects associated. They discuss how complicated it can be to disclose your pregnancy, and how miscarriage is still a taboo, and how fertility/infertility is such a sensitive issue. www.growingfactspodcast.com Email: grow…

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2. What is prenatal programming? With Dr. Ashley Wazana 44:02

2y ago44:02

44:02

Today’s episode features an interview with Dr. Ashley Wazana, a child psychiatrist and researcher on prenatal stress (and Shalaka’s thesis supervisor!). The episode aims to answer the question: What is prenatal programming? The interview covers: -how influences during pregnancy can affect child development after birth -why this research is importan…

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1. Meet the hosts: Alyson and Shalaka 23:06

2y ago23:06

23:06

Content warning: IVF, pregnancy Meet the hosts of the Growing Facts podcast, Shalaka Shah and Alyson Baker. Shalaka is finishing her Ph.D. in child psychology and is trying to get pregnant by IVF. Alyson is a doctor specializing in internal medicine with a particular interest in obstetrical medicine, and is pregnant with twins. Episodes will altern…

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Growing Facts Podcast

Growing Facts Podcast

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23. Updates and season 1 wrap-up 13:23

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Ep 22. Start of pregnancy vs end of pregnancy 33:09

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21. Planning vs letting go 32:19

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20. What does gut microbiota have to do with physical and mental health? With Dr. Carolina de Weerth 46:55

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19. An exciting announcement, twin updates, and partner involvement 38:51

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18. Can prenatal stress make a child more sensitive to their environment? With Dr. Sarah Hartman 50:56

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17. Prepping, testing, and planning 42:14

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16. Are some people more sensitive to their environment than others? With Dr. Jay Belsky 41:07

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15. The social, financial, and emotional costs of having children 37:24

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14. Is exercise safe during pregnancy? With Dr. Margie Davenport 53:43

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13. Butt stuff 40:06

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12. Are medications safe during pregnancy? With Prof. Ema Ferreira 46:02

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11. Embryos and genetics and injections, oh my! 28:45

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10. How do lifestyle factors affect pregnancy and postpartum health? With Dr. Catherine Herba 57:57

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BONUS holiday ep - bloopers! 15:37

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9. "Medical" vs "natural", expert vs community 36:33

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8. What do we mean when we talk about "prenatal stress"? With Dr. Eszter Szekely 50:18

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7. Nutrition and body image, IVF side effects, and one kid at a time 30:18

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6. How does inflammation affect foetal development and birth? With Dr. Mathieu Nadeau-Vallée 47:26

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5. Embryo math, pregnancy announcements and intrusive comments, and exercise 21:05

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4. How do natural disasters affect pregnancy? With Dr. David Laplante 39:11

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3. Fertility, IVF, and solidarity between women 27:29

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2. What is prenatal programming? With Dr. Ashley Wazana 44:02

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1. Meet the hosts: Alyson and Shalaka 23:06

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