Hello, it’s Natalie.

This is just a short message from me to let you know that The Fertility Podcast is taking a little hiatus for the next couple of weeks while I get a few things organised behind the scenes.

We will be back very soon with more episodes. In the meantime, if you have only just discovered the podcast, there is plenty for you to explore in the recent episodes.

Since the start of 2026 we have covered a wide range of topics including:

1. Sperm donation
2. Navigating IVF as a neurodivergent person
3. Fertility career coaching
4. What you wish your colleagues understood about fertility treatment at work
5. Sex and the impact that trying to conceive can have on intimacy
6. Secondary infertility
7. Family building in the LGBTQ+ community
8. Male fertility testing

So if you are new here, do scroll back through the feed and have a listen.

And if you have found the podcast helpful, please do subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It really does help more people find these conversations.

Why I’m taking a short break

As you may know, The Fertility Podcast is the official podcast for Fertility Action, the UK charity working to support people navigating fertility challenges and campaigning for fairer access to funded treatment.

They are doing incredible work.

And this summer, they are organising a huge fundraising challenge.

The National Three Peaks Challenge.

That means climbing:

1. Ben Nevis
2. Scafell Pike
3. Snowdon

All within 24 hours.

That is around 23 miles of walking and a total vertical ascent of more than 3,000 metres.

And yes… I have signed up.

At the end of June I will be attempting to climb all three mountains as part of the Fertility Action team.

How you can support

If this podcast has helped you in any way, I would absolutely love your support.

You can donate to my fundraising page here:

Every donation helps Fertility Action continue supporting the 3.5 million people in the UK navigating fertility struggles.

I will also be sharing updates on my training along the way. I have already started with a six mile walk and quickly realised just how long walking actually takes. There will definitely be blisters involved.

Join the challenge

There are still places available if you would like to take part in the Three Peaks Challenge yourself.

It takes place on 26 June and the team will be climbing all three mountains in support of Fertility Action.

If climbing mountains is not your thing, you can still help by:

1. Sharing the challenge on social media
2. Supporting the fundraisers
3. Following Fertility Action online

What’s coming next on the podcast

While I take this short pause to get everything organised, I am lining up some brilliant upcoming episodes.

We will be talking about:

1. AI in fertility care
2. Vaginal microbiomes
3. The experience of teachers navigating IVF
4. And plenty more conversations to help you feel more informed and supported on your fertility journey

If there is a topic you would like me to cover, please do get in touch.

Stay connected

Follow Fertility Action:

https://fertilityaction.org

Follow me on Instagram:

@fertilitypoddy

Thank you as always for your ear holes.

Make sure you are subscribed so the next episode lands straight in your feed.

And I will be back with you very soon.

Until next time.