In this episode, Eli opens up about his and his wife’s personal infertility journey and sits down with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist at RMA of New York and author of The Lucky Egg (out January 13). Together, they explore why conversations around infertility have become more mainstream and the emotional weight so many couples quietly carry, including shame, comparison, grief, anxiety, and the very real risk of treatment dropout due to psychological stress.
Dr. Lucky challenges common misconceptions, explaining that infertility is not solely a female issue, lifestyle alone cannot prevent it, and egg count does not equal overall fertility. She outlines when to seek testing, including irregular cycles, trying for 12 months if under 35, 6 months if 35+, and 3 months at 40 - and emphasizes the importance of a proactive care mindset. The conversation also highlights how clinicians can better integrate emotional support into treatment plans, how couples can show up for one another without blame, and how to protect identity and self-worth during the process.
They discuss navigating social triggers, handling insensitive comments, and offering practical language to support loved ones who may be struggling. Dr. Lucky also shares the heart behind writing The Lucky Egg, addresses common internet fertility myths, and leaves listeners with a grounded, hopeful message: you are not alone, and support matters.
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Dr. Lucky’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucky.sekhon/
Website: https://theluckyegg.com/
Order “The Lucky Egg”: https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/lucky-egg-9781250408716/
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome and Infertility journey
01:02 Meet Dr. Lucky Sekhon
04:59 Why infertility talk exploded
07:54 Emotional toll and resilience
11:16 Common fertility myths
16:27 Egg numbers and expectations
17:36 Hope stats and the unknown
21:23 When to start testing
24:24 Proactive care mindset
25:50 Supporting each other
28:30 Protecting identity
30:20 Handling social triggers
34:17 Practical support scripts
35:57 Writing The Lucky Egg
39:29 Internet fertility myths
41:47 Hopeful closing message
43:08 Where to find the book
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