Baby or Bust with Dr Lora Shahine

Fertility, reproductive health, and wellness are deeply personal—and sometimes, deeply challenging. Brave & Curious is a space for open, honest conversations about the science, emotions, and decisions that shape our reproductive journeys.Hosted by Dr. Lora Shahine, a double board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist, author, and advocate, this podcast blends evidence-based medicine with empathy and curiosity. Whether you’re navigating infertility, exploring reproductive health, or simply seeking knowledge, this show will equip you with insights, expert interviews, and real stories to support your journey.New episodes drop weekly—subscribe and join the conversation. Until next time, stay brave and curious.

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Recent Reviews

Viewer-11

Certain language

Hi Dr. Shahine. I have been following this podcast for a while now and learned so much. Thank you. In the last couple of episodes, I noticed certain language that kinda makes me feel uncomfortable, and that is the use of “people with ovaries and uterus “. I felt that was catering for certain audience and not the broader audience. Maybe saying and female might cover all without excluding some. Thanks!
❤️🤞🍍

Insightful, Made for Fertility community

A great mix of education on fertility facts mixed with emotional support. I feel like Dr. Sheheen really gets it and I appreciate her compassion when she discusses topics and shares her own perspective.
Camjalou

Lora is amazing

So insightful. I love her perspective on fertility. It’s so digestible!
L.M.L.F.

Thoughtful, engaging and informative

As an OB Gyn seeing women at all stages of their reproductive journeys, I find this podcast so valuable. Dr. Shahine has a true gift of being able to explain difficult and complicated concepts — in a calm and compassionate manner, understanding the unique perspectives that patients with reproductive struggles face. Her research is focused and up to date, and you can tell she deeply cares about teaching us about all things reproductive health! In particular, her episode on getting pregnant after age 40 was so informative — I have recommended it already to many patients over and over! This is one of my favorite medical podcasts out there.
oreoshark

So helpful for Family!

My daughter and son-in-law are working through infertility. She suggested that I listen to this podcast to better understand the issues and be better able to support them. This has been so helpful for me to ask intelligent questions and be more empathetic. I have found these podcasts to be extremely helpful. Thank you!
Alex.Kett

Not just for moms

As a father and husband of someone who has gone through the IVF process, Dr. Shahine’s show has helped me be a better partner to my wife as she has navigated this world, and has given me a more nuanced appreciation for the struggles that the infertility community goes through. Kudos to an incredible show, Dr. Shahine! I encourage everyone to listen!
Jewels283

Worth Your Time

I have only listen to a handful of episodes at this point, and wow, have they been so helpful! This podcast has been an excellent blend of understanding the logistics of fertility treatment as well as the emotional side of such a hidden and misunderstood, yet common phenomenon. I have had my life and experience in this process validated so many times. Thank you Dr. Shahine for your wisdom and heart in helping us navigate such a transformative process.
AllysonGuida

Love this podcast

I love that Dr Shahine has so many amazing guests on her show that provide comprehensive perspectives on building a family and infertility. I learn something new from every episode. Thank you for being such a fertility warrior, so more women and men can continue to learn about fertility options and overall fertility health.
VickiSSSS

Best fertility podcast ever!

I couldn’t be more grateful for Dr. Shahine and her podcast… as a mom of one going through recurrent miscarriages she has made a pretty dark period of my life less isolating and has even brought me some hope for the future. By engaging with experts and other leaders in the fertility realm she has elevated the health issues affecting millions of women and created a safe space for connection and support. I even found a support group for moms with secondary infertility through this podcast (Holding Both, run by Allie Karagozian)! Thank you, Dr. Shahine, for all that you do for the field of fertility :)
NikTurner2

Heart meets expertise

I’ve been loving this podcast. As an OBGYN who faced many years of infertility and has walked that line between patient and provider, I really resonate with how Dr Shahine handles these topics. Compassion, care, true stories, relatable experiences, expert insights. It really has it all!
LauraAnn0715

Great information

Dr. Shahine gives great information on all things fertility. Think of her as your REI bestie. Honest and insightful conversations!
kaptain_kate

Thank YOU!

Thank you Dr. Lora for this podcast! My husband and I have been struggling with reccurent miscarriages. This podcast along with your YouTube videos have given me so much hope and I have learned so much from you! Thank you for all you do, you are wonderful! 🩷
tessandot

My Favorite Podcast

This is the most informative Podcast I’ve listened to yet. Not only do I learn so much about all the different aspects of fertility but this podcast is helping me through my own emotional journey with infertility. I’m excited to listen to the episodes I have left! Thank you for starting this podcast Dr. Shahine!
BeeChanca

So helpful and supportive!

Dr. Shahine, the education you share on your podcast and IG platform has given a lot of reassurance and guidance in combination with what I am learning from my fertility physician. Thank you for what you do, you are so appreciated! 🫶🏼
Ceire Nevins

Love this podcast!

I love your style and conversational approach!! Any topic I am curious about, I know you will have insight about, and I am thankful for all the education you provide!! You are truly amazing!
KimJoyR

Great podcast!

Thank you Dr. Lora for this podcast! It is so helpful to have real and relatable information when struggling with infertility. The guests have been amazing. I loved the Tara Lipinski episode.
Raggedy Angst

Sensitive, knowledgeable, kind

Not only has Dr. Shahine been there herself, she is a highly trained reproductive endocrinologist. I love her thoughtful questions and responses and the high quality of guests she interviews. If you are on a fertility journey, I can’t imagine a better guide and companion.
Brischroeder

I love this podcast

I love the format of this podcast- People share their stories about infertility, research about infertility, or their experiences (good or bad) about their journey in infertility. I’ve learned so much. Thank you for all that you do! Love your Instagram page as well!
BDsg02

Powerful interview

I can’t get over how good this podcast was. You are very natural in this role and it was a really powerful interview (really sounded like a conversation). Amanda Knox is a force. She is really eloquent and I am so embarrassed to say that I am one of those people who think of her going to jail for murdering her roommate and not the fact that she was screwed by the system and the media and imprisoned for something she did not do. Also, what a powerful thought about how beyond being imprisoned, your ability to conceive and be a mother is also taken from you. The miscarriage rate was also an eye opener. Learned so much!! What an amazing thing you are putting out in the universe💙💙
srgoldstein89

My favorite infertility podcast

Dr. Shahin is funny and very good about clarifying information to the listeners during her interviews. I appreciate the personal stories and the humor. Infertility needs a little humor. I'm sad that I'm already done with the whole season. Can't wait for season 2!
jackbuff17

Please stop saying “naturally”.

This is a very good podcast, however the host should do a term correction. Please stop using the term to conceive “naturally“. The correct term is “without intervention”. To use the “natural “term just perpetuates the stigma around using assisted reproductive technology.
Charly1030

Shout out to amazing fellow doc!

I love when a smart/engaged doc connects to those out Their with evidence based info that STILL highlights humanity. Strong work Dr Shahine!
Eimear Ward

Love love it

This is one of the best podcasts I have listened to! So informative and so true to life. Love Dr Shahine! Thank you for giving back to communities to educate us! We need more people in the world like you!
peeperluv

Professional yet warm

As a professional in reproductive medicine I was excited for this podcast to hear patient and professional perspectives on sensitive topics. I’m learning so much but also find this series quite enjoyable! Give it a try!
m_yaknow

The show that was missing from the podcast world

You don’t have to feel alone anymore. Just in the first couple episodes I’ve gotten a better outlook on my infertility. To be able to laugh through the pain and also getting support when needed. I’m so glad this podcast exists! 😁
Caitlin Rose Johnson

Fertility podcast full of compassion

I was thrilled to hear Dr Lora started a pod! Working in infertility myself as a dietitian, I have followed her and read her book and have a professional crush on her. She is so full of compassion and so real, it’s an authentic mix of expertise and education. Don’t think twice download and subscribe to this podcast. With love- pcosfertilitynutrition
PurrrrfectlyInfertile

Thank you for this podcast!

Appreciate the laughs along with the learning. Can’t wait for the next episode!
c_maddox1203

Powerful resource for the fertility community!

The infertility world needs Dr. Shahine’s evidenced based medicine and her genuine and empathetic approach to people struggling to grow their family.
Linda's Tang

Must Listen To

Wow! What a fabulous Podcast!! Hilarious, reassuring, informative and just plain fun to listen to! Professionally executed and am looking forward to the next Episode! Well, well done Mark Ramsey and Jaime Solis!! Keep them coming!!
L882212

Can’t wait for more!

Thank you Dr Shahine for making a podcast! I follow you on Instagram and am so excited to hear more from you. The first episode landed the day after my second egg retrieval and some laughter was just what I needed.
ask nurse em

Accessible & relatable!

Dr. Lora Shahine has a unique ability to transform real scientific information into a relatable, easy to understand, and much less intimidating form. This Podcast, along with her blog, social media, and other amazing resources, is yet another wonderful way to reach a wide range of people and provide information in a easy to digest and uplifting manner. Infertility is HARD, but finding accessible and accurate information about the topic shouldn’t be. As a former infertility patient herself, Dr. Shahine understands how important community is - whether that be through a variety of digital platforms or otherwise. You are not alone!
RN_AJ

Finally!!

I have been wondering if Dr. Shahine was ever going to do a podcast! I loved this first episode and totally related to so many things Karen talked about! I’m an ICU nurse and I still felt so lost when I first started fertility treatments, it was like they expressed everything I’ve been feeling!
HistoryJam

Must Listen!

I’ve followed Dr. Shahine’s funny, compassionate, informative Instagram for years —@drlorashahine —and this podcast sounds like it will be the same personal, thoughtful approach to families and fertility. It is a great listen for anyone interested in gaining understanding and insight into fertility treatment. The first episode is laugh out loud (while cringing?) funny. Thank you!
sarahsd001

Excellent

Dr. Shahine is an excellent host- not only is she an expert in fertility but she’s also understanding, compassionate and aware of the challenges many couple are facing while trying to build their families. I thought I had heard/read everything about the fertility world- I had not. Highly recommend.