In this powerful episode of The Male Fertility Podcast, hosts Shaun and Ciaran welcome Natalie Silverman and Becky Kearns, co-founders of Fertility Matters at Work. This Community Interest Company is dedicated to improving fertility support in workplaces across the UK and beyond. Both guests bring their personal fertility journeys and professional expertise to the conversation, creating a compelling discussion about the challenges faced by employees undergoing fertility treatment and how employers can better support them.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The founding story of Fertility Matters at Work and how the co-founders' personal experiences shaped their mission
• The impact of fertility struggles on workplace performance and mental health
• The "line manager lottery" problem and why consistent policies are essential
• What makes a "gold standard" fertility workplace policy
• How fertility issues affect men in the workplace and why it's not just a women's health issue
• Practical advice for employers looking to implement fertility-friendly policies
• Resources available for both employees and employers through Fertility Matters at Work

Guests: Becky Kearns is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fertility Matters at Work. With a background in HR and personal experience with premature ovarian insufficiency, she combines professional expertise with lived experience to advocate for better workplace support. Becky also founded Paths to Parenthub, a virtual support platform for donor conception.

Natalie Silverman is the Co-Founder and CCO of Fertility Matters at Work. As the creator of The Fertility Podcast in 2014 (the UK's first fertility-focused podcast), she brings over 15 years of broadcasting experience and her own fertility journey to her advocacy work.

• Fertility Matters at Work website: fertilitymattersatwork.com
• Free downloadable resources including guides on typical IVF cycles and building business cases for fertility policies
• The F Word at Work podcast
• Workplace Fertility Campaign Group

DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider.