This episode has two big updates to share:

First, what’s new with Dounii Talks — why the podcast looks a little different now, what’s changing, and where we’re headed next.

Second, a personal share: my trying-to-conceive journey so far. I open up about the emotional ups and downs, what I’ve learned along the way, and how I’m navigating this season.

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Hi, welcome to Dounii Talks! Today, we’re joined by Annie for a raw and insightful conversation about navigating fertility in an unpredictable world. Annie walks us through her decision to freeze her eggs after being laid off, what it meant to take control of her timeline, and the unexpected emotional and ethical complexities that followed. We talk about everything from hormone injections and the disconnect she felt from her body, to the heavy realities of legal paperwork and genetic testing—and what it’s like to discover you and your partner are both carriers for the same condition. This episode is all about the real side of egg freezing—the fear, the freedom, and the weight of planning for a future that isn’t guaranteed. It’s honest, eye-opening, and a must-listen for anyone navigating their own reproductive choices.

🎵 Music by Ethan Lotenero 👉 Find Ethan on TikTok:⁠@avodeae⁠, Vimeo:⁠Ethan Lotenero⁠, and Spotify:⁠Avondeae⁠.📲
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Hosts: Darian & Audrey

Guest: Annie

Hi, welcome to Dounii Talks! Today, we’re joined by the thoughtful and deeply honest Ale, who shares what it was like to be laid off, move cross-country, and find out she was pregnant — all at the same time.

We talk about what happens when the excitement you're “supposed” to feel… just isn't there. Ale opens up about feeling disconnected from her baby during pregnancy, the guilt that came with it, and the personal work it took to reconnect — not just with her baby, but with herself.

We also get into the beauty and complexity of receiving help from family, and how Ale learned to set boundaries in order to protect her new identity and her growing family. It’s a conversation full of nuance, growth, and so many quiet truths about becoming a parent.

🎵 Music by Ethan Lotenero 👉 Find Ethan on TikTok:⁠@avodeae⁠, Vimeo:⁠Ethan Lotenero⁠, and Spotify:⁠Avondeae⁠.📲
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Hosts: Darian & Audrey

Guest: Ale