Best Armando Hernandez Podcasts (2025)

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Ask an RE Anything with Dr. Armando Hernandez-Rey of Conceptions Florida 13:20

22d ago13:20

13:20

It’s an Infertile AF Minisode! On today’s episode, Ali chats with Dr. Armando Hernandez-Rey of Conceptions Florida about all things infertility. Included: What's the number one question he gets asked by fertility patients? Is there a good season to freeze your eggs? What are the biggest advances in the fertility world? What changes are happening in…

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Extend Fertility's Dr. Joshua Klein on Fertilo, a Groundbreaking New Fertility Treatment 24:16

3d ago24:16

24:16

It's another expert minisode! Today, Ali is talking to award-winning doctor Dr. Joshua U. Klein, co-founder of Extend Fertility, about a groundbreaking new fertility treatment called Fertilo, by Gameto. Dr. Klein (who, as you may know, is also the doctor who helped Ali and Vince have Sonny via IVF), explains exactly what Fertilo is and how it works…

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Los Maistros Del Amor: Sexy Comedias De Los 80’s w/ Drew Hanks 1:56:57

4d ago1:56:57

1:56:57

Hosts Armando & Joey and comedy writer Drew Hanks laugh it away to some sexy comedias from the 1980’s: El Dia De Los Albañiles (1984): Workers of a construction site are constantly getting themselves into crazy & funny sexual situations. Stars Mexican comedy actors Alfonso Zayas & Luis de Alba and famous fichera actress Angelica Chain. El Dia De Lo…

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Trash Mex Especial - Entrevista con Adolfo Martinez Solares 1:02:56

4d ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Entrevista con Adolfo Martinez Solares, director y escritor de sexy comedias y otras producciones de Frontera Films. Entrevista es en Español. Este episodio está patrocinado por Picardia Nacional. Pueden suscribirse visitando su sitio web o descargando la aplicación en Apple o Android. www.picardianacional.com English translation: Interview with Ad…

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Fertility Rally member Mesha Hardesty on stage-4 endometriosis, OHSS and having her two daughters via IVF 38:13

7d ago38:13

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Today, Ali is talking to her dear friend and Fertility Rally member, Mesha Hardesty. Mesha tells Ali about getting her period at the age of 10, a cyst that led her to go on birth control at age 12, and painful periods that would "drop me to the floor." She talks about trying to have a baby, going through infertility during the pandemic, and what ha…

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Investigative Reporter Ginanne Brownell on IVF, Surrogacy and having her twins 47:36

13d ago47:36

47:36

Today, Ali is talking to Ginanne Brownell, author of "Elusive Mommyhood: An Investigative Reporter’s Personal Journey into IVF and Surrogacy." Comedian and surrogacy mom Tig Notaro says of the book,"A very important book for everyone, relevant to our times." On the pod, Ginanne tells Ali about freezing her eggs, a devastating miscarriage at seven w…

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Blair Nelson, Ali's Fertility Rally co-founder, on TFMR and having her "mosaic miracle" baby 42:39

1M ago42:39

42:39

It's a very special episode! Ali's beloved PIBAC (Partner in Biz and Claw), Blair Nelson @fabivfmama, is back to share the third installment of her years-long infertility journey. Blair and Ali pick up where they left off during their last episode, in 2022, when Blair was pregnant with her son, Baron, but they had received devastating news that he …

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Jennifer Hintzsche on unexplained infertility and the device she invented that got her pregnant 12:57

1M ago12:57

12:57

It’s an Infertile AF Minisode! On today’s episode, Ali chats with Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche, Ph.D., a scientist and the founder of PherDal Fertility Science, Inc. Jenn shares her 16-month journey with unexplained infertility and how her frustration with the diagnosis led her to take matters into her own hands. Using her scientific expertise and her hu…

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January Giallo A La Mexicana: La Muerte Del Chacal (1984) + Ultraje (1977) 1:21:32

1M ago1:21:32

1:21:32

Well of course Mexico has Giallos & proto-slashers. It’s January Giallo and Armando & Joey discuss the most obvious & well-known Mexican Giallo La Muerte Del Chacal (1984) and the very rare proto-slasher/revenge film Ultraje (1977). La Muerte Del Chacal (1984): Texas Sheriff Bob is hunting down a serial killer that’s murdering women across Cameron …

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Astronaut and IVF Warrior Kellie Gerardi on Secondary Infertility and Her Next Trip to Space 46:08

1M ago46:08

46:08

Get ready for an amazing conversation with Kellie Gerardi, an astronaut, researcher, mom, and space industry sensation who made history when she flew as a payload specialist on the Galactic 05 research mission in 2023. "I had two dreams growing up: I was fascinated with space, and I always pictured myself having a family," Kellie says. Today, Ali a…

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Infertile AF Minisode: Fertility Law Attorney Rachel Loftspring on surrogacy, donor conception and when it's key to have a fertility lawyer 12:47

2M ago12:47

12:47

Time for another Infertile AF minisode! Today, Ali is talking to Rachel Loftspring, a Fertility Law Attorney and Partner at The Family Law & Fertility Law Group. Rachel talks about Navigating the Legal Landscape of Collaborative Reproduction (including what intended parents need to know about surrogacy and egg, sperm, and embryo donation); how the …

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Transgender dad and LGBTQ+ Fertility Advocate Trystan Reese on being pregnant, going viral and more 56:06

2M ago56:06

56:06

Today, Ali is talking to Trystan Reese, a transgender gay dad who went viral when he gave birth to his son in 2017. Trystan, a major advocate for trans fertility, is now a dad of three. He tells Ali about the overwhelming odds to get pregnant, including hormonal challenges; finding the right medical team; and facing harsh criticism on social media.…

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Mandy Messinger & Marni Wandner of Pixel Care on their respective IVF and infertility journeys, with two totally different outcomes 55:23

2M ago55:23

55:23

Today Ali is talking to Marni Wandner, VP of Brand Marketing for Pixel Care, and Mandy Messinger, Director of Marketing for Pixel Care, about their respective journeys through infertility, IVF, and more. Mandy talks about meeting and falling in love with her wife, Lauren, and the challenges they faced as part of the LGBTQ community when they decide…

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Si Me Recuerdas: The Films & Music of Los Bukis and Los Temerarios w/ Jaime Pinedo 1:55:05

2M ago1:55:05

1:55:05

Armando, Joey and special guest Jaime Pinedo of Rendezvous LA dig deep into the films & music of popular Mexican music groups Los Bukis and Los Temerarios. The films: Sueño y Realidad: Los Temerarios (1993) The first film of Los Temerarios. A melodrama about the group’s rise to fame & dealing with the drama that ensues along the way. La Mujer De Lo…

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Musician and Infertility Warrior Kina Grannis on Infertility, Anxiety and IVF 50:42

2M ago50:42

50:42

Today, Ali is talking to the brilliant singer-songwriter-guitarist Kina Grannis about her five year-long infertility journey. Kina talks about adopting a super clean diet and reading all the books before she started to try getting pregnant; why she was hesitant to share her infertility journey at first; and how the mention of the word, "IVF" made h…

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Infertile AF Minisode: Leveling up your infertility supplements with WeNatal Founders Ronit Menashe & Vida Delrahim 13:58

3M ago13:58

13:58

We’re excited to launch a new series of bite-sized episodes packed with expert insights on infertility. These short, digestible minisodes are designed to give you quick, valuable takeaways from leading experts and professionals in the field. No matter what you're navigating, these minisodes will provide you with practical advice, emotional support,…

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Psychotherapist Bethany Warren on Navigating Reproductive Trauma, from Infertility to Pregnancy Loss to TFMR 29:21

3M ago29:21

29:21

Today, we are mixing it up a bit. Ali is chatting with Bethany Warren, a psychotherapist and EMDR consultant who's had a passion for helping people navigate reproductive and perinatal mental health issues for 25 years. Beth specialize in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, working with individuals experiencing pregnancy loss, termination for medi…

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Roberto Guinar’s Dolls: Herencia Diabolica (1993) + Demond Doll (Muerte Infernal) (1987) w/ Hack.em Figures (Jesse Diaz) 1:29:27

3M ago1:29:27

1:29:27

Hosts Armando & Joey alongside special guest Hack.em Figures (Jesse Diaz) discuss two Mexican killer doll films from producer/actor Roberto Guinar: Herencia Diabolica (1993) - A diabolical clown doll murders people that are cruel to him. Demond Doll (Muerte Infernal) (1987) - A schizophrenic & psycho-sexual fever dream with an evil jester doll murd…

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Megan Day on Losing Her Baby at 19 Weeks and then, a Surrogacy Journey 50:38

3M ago50:38

50:38

Today, Ali is talking to Megan Day, who shares her very real and honest story about infertility, including losing her son when she was 19 weeks pregnant. "It was called a miscarriage," she says. She explains what happened after that, including five excruciating surgeries and a lot of unanswered questions. Megan talks about the complications of RPOC…

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Lauren and Patrick's Infertility Story: IUIs, Chemical and Ectopic Pregnancies, and IVF Success 56:14

3M ago56:14

56:14

Today, Ali is talking to an amazing couple: Fertility Rally member Lauren Roth and her husband, Patrick. Lauren talks about growing up in Guatemala, how she and Patrick met, and what happened when they started to build their family. The couple then shares details about why Google and WebMD are "not particularly helpful" during infertility; their ch…

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Best of Feat. Singer Christina Perri, Comedian Michelle Buteau and Olympic Skating Icon Tara Lipinski 32:56

4M ago32:56

32:56

It's the 300th Episode!!!!! Today we are featuring clips from some of the top-rated episodes with some of Ali's favorite celeb guests. First up, Christina Perri shares her long and difficult family-building journey, including miscarriage; the devastating stillbirth of her daughter, Rosie; navigating mental health; her blood-clotting disorder, and m…

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Juan Lopez Moctezuma: Lost & Found w/ Alfonso Carrillo 1:01:01

4M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Armando, Joey, and special guest Alfonso Carrillo of Rendezvous LA discuss 2 Juan Lopez Moctezuma films: El Alimento Del Miedo (1994) - A supposedly “lost” film of Moctezuma’s which was also his last film ever made. Alucarda (1977) - the most well-known & iconic Mexican gothic horror film that only a madman like Moctezuma could make. Also, be sure …

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Sarah Freese's Infertility Journey: IVF, Frozen Embryo Transfer and Fresh Embryo Transfer 39:22

4M ago39:22

39:22

On this episode, Ali is talking to Sarah Freese about her infertility and IVF journey. Sarah shares the details on having irregular periods when she was a young woman, being on the birth control pill from age 18 to age 33, and how once she started to try to have kids, it was not as easy as she'd hoped. She talks about doing IVF, how her failed IVF …

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Infertility warrior-turned-fertility coach Rachel Mangahas on International Adoption and Surrogacy 39:58

4M ago39:58

39:58

Today, Ali is talking to mom of four Rachel Mangahas about the long road to building her family, including going through international adoption twice and using a surrogate. Rachel talks about her infertility journey, and how it made her feel so broken and alone. She also talks about wanting a big family, doing timed intercourse and ovulation kits, …

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Larken Co-founder Maggie Phipps on Secondary Infertility; Ectopic Pregnancy; Emergency Surgery and IVF 37:42

4M ago37:42

37:42

Today, Ali is talking to fierce infertility warrior and mama Maggie Phipps, co-founder of Larken (which means "fierce" in Gaelic), a comfy essentials brand for anyone navigating fertility treatments, postpartum, motherhood, and beyond. Maggie shares how her mom had three miscarriages; how she herself had an early miscarriage; and how conceived her …

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Jenny Angerman's Infertility Story: PCOS, IUIs and IVF 47:28

5M ago47:28

47:28

Today, Ali is on the pod with one of our beloved Fertility Rally members, Jenny Angerman @thedailyendomama. Jenny tells Ali about being adopted from India; how she met her husband; what happened when they started to try for kids and it wasn't happening; her endometriosis diagnosis; fibroids; IUIs; one IVF cycle that unfortunately did not work out, …

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Stuck in Hell’s Trap (1989) w/ Mike Aguirre 43:52

5M ago43:52

43:52

Armando, Joey, and special guest Mike Aguirre (@see_it_on_16mm) discuss Pedro Galindo III’s Hell’s Trap (Trampa Infernal) (1989), the amazingly bloody Mexican slasher that Trash-Mex will be screening at The Frida Cinema on October 27th at 7:30PM. Tickets for the screening are now for sale: https://thefridacinema.org/movies/hells-trap-presented-by-t…

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Eve Wiley, Fertility Fraud Advocate, and Dylan Morgan, COO of Cascade Cryobank, on Sperm Donor Transparency 40:53

5M ago40:53

40:53

Today, Ali has two incredible guests: Eve Wiley is a leading advocate against fertility fraud after discovering that she was conceived with a different sperm donor than her parents were told. Dylan Morgan is the COO of Cascade Cryobank. Together, they are working on advocating against fertility fraud and increasing transparency when it comes to don…

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HerMD Co-Founder Komel Caruso's Infertility Story: PCOS, IVF and Revolutionizing Women's Health 38:19

5M ago38:19

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On today's episode, Ali talks to Komel Caruso, the Co-Founder of HerMD, about her infertility journey. Komel talks about growing up in a traditional Muslim household and the sex education (or lack thereof) she received as a Catholic school student. It was, "Don't have sex, you'll get pregnant. You'll just get pregnant every time you have sex. I was…

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Amber Izzo's Infertility Story: Blocked fallopian tubes, male factor, and IVF advocacy 46:05

5M ago46:05

46:05

Today's guest, Amber Izzo, describes herself as "your oversharing, slightly chaotic mum friend and an IVF campaigner." Today, she's sharing her 7 1/2 year-long journey through infertility and family building, including blocked fallopian tubes, male factor infertility, and so much more. Amber talks about the deep toll everything took on her mental s…

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Me Dicen El Asesino Por Ahí: Pistoleros Famosos (1981) & Un Hombre Violento (1984) 1:28:41

5M ago1:28:41

1:28:41

Armando & Joey discuss two 1980’s action-crime films from Mexico, their 2 leading actors “Mario Almada” & “Valentin Trujillo”, and also dwell into the music inspiration of these films which are known as “corridos”. Pistoleros Famosos(1981) Starring: Mario Almada, Fernando Almada, Álvaro Zermeño, Lorenzo De Monteclaro, Rossy Mendoza Director: José “…

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Carrot Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder Asima Ahmad's Infertility Story 42:26

5M ago42:26

42:26

Today's guest, Asima Ahmad, is a double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and obstetrics and gynecology. She is also the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Carrot Fertility, which believes in Fertility Care for All. On this episode, Ali and Asima talk about how Asima diagnosed herself with PCOS in her 20s; how her a…

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Gaia CEO and Founder Nader AlSalim's Infertility and IVF Story: There's a Better Way to Pay for IVF 43:03

6M ago43:03

43:03

Gaia is founded on the premise that Everyone Who Wants a Family Should Have the Chance to Try. Today, Ali is talking to Gaia CEO and Founder Nader AlSalim, who shares his own unexplained infertility journey, and how that led him to create Gaia, a groundbreaking company in the fertility landscape (see more below). Nader talks about the frustrations …

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Sammi Lawlor's Infertility Story: Secondary Infertility, C-Section Ectopic Pregnancy and Surrogacy 49:11

6M ago49:11

49:11

On today's episode, Ali is talking to Sammi, a strongAF infertility warrior she met when Sammi joined Fertility Rally. Sammi shares all the details of the path to having her children, including going through secondary infertility; a very rare C-section ectopic pregnancy (a first for this show); termination for medical reasons; more surgery; the dis…

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Dr. Sarah Oreck on how her late-term pregnancy loss inspired her to co-found Mavida Mental Health Care 28:39

6M ago28:39

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On today's episode, Ali is talking to yet another amazing woman who has turned her pain into her purpose: Dr Sarah Oreck, Co-Founder and CEO of Mavida Health. After her late-term pregnancy loss, Sarah created a company that would provide those on their path to parenthood the right tools and resources to take care of their mental health, every step …

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Catherine John's Infertility Story: PCOS; IUIs and IVF Success 50:41

6M ago50:41

50:41

Catherine John is a dear member of the Fertility Rally fam, and today, she's sharing her entire story with Ali, from being diagnosed with PCOS to going through IUIs. Catherine talks about exploring the option of doing her fertility treatments in Tijuana (and why she ultimately decided against it), her irregular periods; why she was told she was a g…

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Cine Mexicano Porno: Las Profesoras Del Amor (1993) & Despertar Del Sexo (1995) 44:48

6M ago44:48

44:48

Armando & Joey discuss the first 2 Mexican porn films ever made. Both films were shot in the 1980’s & released in the 1990’s. Both films were first covered in the book “El Cine Pornografico Mexicano De Los 90” by E. Román. Las Profesoras Del Amor (1993) Starring: Velma Collins, Francis Lara, Alfonso Herrera Director: Angel Rodríguez Vázquez Despert…

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Cheryl Sew Hoy, Founder of Tiny Health, on microbiomes, fertility and her own miscarriages 40:41

7M ago40:41

40:41

What do you know about the vaginal microbiome? What does your vaginal microbiome have to do with your ability to conceive? Ali didn't know much about this, and is still learning, thanks to today's guest, Cheryl Sew Hoy, CEO and Founder of Tiny Health. Cheryl, a longtime entrepreneur and women's health advocate, explains how the microbiome impacts w…

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Hopeful Mama Foundation Founder Emily Patel's Story: Early menopause; adoption gone wrong, donor eggs and IVF 52:07

7M ago52:07

52:07

On today's episode, Ali is talking to Emily Patel, founder of Hopeful Mama Foundation, about her family building journey, years of struggles, and finally having her two daughters. Emily talks about having hot flashes and night sweats at the age of 16, being put on birth control, and later learning that she had premature ovarian failure/early menopa…

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Desenlace. - Episodio 8 27:51

7M ago27:51

27:51

En medio de una profunda pérdida, exilio forzado y sorprendentes traiciones, surge la esperanza y un sorprendente acto de rebelión. Micaela lee el sorprendente contenido de la carta de la prisión de Bistec.By Nuestro Studios

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Los Secretos Salen - Episodio 7 26:54

7M ago26:54

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Tragedias y caos golpean el vecindario cuando tanto Echauri Suárez como Orlando Contreras se ven obligados a confrontar un amargo secreto que devastará sus vidas y obligará a Orlando a exiliarse. Los secretos del vecindario también traerán nuevas revelaciones para Micaela Martínez.By Nuestro Studios

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Christie Bishop's Story: Brain cancer, sperm banking, IUIs and IVF 57:45

7M ago57:45

57:45

Christie Bishop is host of the podcast, "What Nobody Tells Us," where she tackles taboo topics and hosts uncomfortable conversations, from cancer to grief to the foster care system. Today, she tells Ali her own family building story, starting with how her then-fiance, Bryan Bishop, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and given six months t…

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Delirio Y Muerte - Episodio 6 18:09

7M ago18:09

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Delirio Y Muerte - Episodio 6By Nuestro Studios

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El Paseo De La Vigilancia - Episodio 5 26:35

7M ago26:35

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El Paseo De La Vigilancia - Episodio 5By Nuestro Studios

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Gusanos Peligrosos: Episodio 4 24:07

7M ago24:07

24:07

Echauri Suárez debería estar celebrando después de ganar el máximo premio de Cuba por su trabajo como líder de vigilancia vecinal, pero su país tiene otros planes para él. El notorio disidente Orlando Contreras se está mudando a su barrio, y Echauri tiene la tarea de ser los primeros ojos y oídos que lo reciban. Echauri debería estar disfrutando de…

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Doble Nueve: Episodio 3 25:01

7M ago25:01

25:01

Orlando Contreras, uno de los disidentes más respetados de Cuba, es un hombre de voluntad de acero y una poderosa habilidad con las palabras. Cuando el New York Times lo entrevista por su perspectiva única en el 50 aniversario de la Revolución Cubana, Contreras desentraña cómo es realmente el colorido trasfondo del mundo distópico de Cuba.…

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Endo Warrior Sandra Rimaldi's 10-year Journey To Having Her Daughter 51:48

7M ago51:48

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"I never thought I'd be down a 10 year journey just to have my one and only miracle daughter," says Sandra Rimaldi, an infertility nurse and infertility warrior who spent a decade trying to build her family. For years, Sandra worked with renowned Reproductive Immunologist Dr. Jeffrey Braverman, who passed away in 2019, treating patients from all ov…

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El Chivato - Episodio 2 20:22

7M ago20:22

20:22

El devoto revolucionario cubano Echauri Suárez, un veterano de combate, es el presidente del Comité de Defensa de la Revolución de su vecindario, y un hombre mayor al que sus vecinos tanto temen como desprecian. Nada escapa la atención militante revolucionario de Echauri hasta un fatídico día que lo cambiará todo.…

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El Verdadero Inicio - Episodio 1 18:09

7M ago18:09

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En medio de un apagón masivo en el vecindario, Micaela Martínez se entera de que un amigo ha muerto en prisión, pero no antes de enviarle una carta misteriosa titulada ‘Bistec’. La muerte de su amigo y sus propios graves problemas de salud llevan a Micaela a grabar en audio una extraña y milagrosa historia sobre los informantes del gobierno y disid…

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Fertility Nurse and Dandi co-founder Leyla Bilali’s Infertility Story 47:06

8M ago47:06

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Leyla Bilali is a veteran fertility nurse with over a decade of clinical experience at a top NYC clinic. She considers herself to be a "Fertility Godmother," with big ideas for fertility care. Today, she tells Ali about her family building journey, including the road to having her two girls, and the devastating losses she has experienced while tryi…

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