The Space Between Two Lines

In this deeply informative and resilient episode of The Space Between Two Lines, Alex sits down with Carolina, who shares her intense multi-year journey through secondary infertility. After a "streamlined" first pregnancy during the 2020 lockdown, Carolina was blindsided by the complexities of conceiving her second child. Her story traverses the "revolving door" of emergency departments, the emotional weight of three consecutive miscarriages—including a twin pregnancy—and the eventual discovery of a rare genetic factor. This conversation is a masterclass in medical self-advocacy, exploring how Carolina transitioned from the public health system to advanced IVF protocols to finally find the answers she needed.
 
We invite you to listen to this incredibly brave account of persistence and medical discovery. If Carolina’s journey through the "trenches" of recurrent loss resonates with you, please subscribe and follow The Space Between Two Lines. Your support helps us continue to share these vital stories, ensuring no one has to navigate the space between those two lines alone.
 
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In this inspiring bonus episode of The Space Between Two Lines, host Alex Saunders sits down with Josh, a builder from Brisbane (originally from Canberra), who recently completed a grueling 53km ultramarathon to raise awareness for low-cost IVF treatment. Josh shares a rare and vital male perspective on the emotional toll of being the "passenger" during IVF, the physical "brunt work" carried by his wife, Alice, and how he turned his experience into a powerful campaign for change.
 
Support the Cause: Donations to Josh’s campaign for Adora Fertility patients remain open until World IVF Day on July 25th with the link:
⁠https://runningforawareness.squarespace.com⁠
We invite you to listen to this incredibly honest conversation about the grit and grace it takes to build a family. If Josh’s story of advocacy and resilience resonates with you, please subscribe and follow The Space Between Two Lines. Your support helps us ensure that every perspective of the fertility journey—including the vital voices of fathers—is heard and honored.

In this empowering and deeply resonant episode of The Space Between Two Lines, Alex welcomes Reema Kiran, a Single Mom by Choice (SMC), fertility coach, and author, to share her remarkable path to parenthood. After a long-term relationship ended in her late 20s, Reema faced the reality of her biological clock at age 35 and made the courageous decision to prioritize motherhood over waiting for the "perfect" partner. Her journey through the fertility "trenches" was marked by the disappointment of low-yield egg freezing, six unsuccessful IUIs, and a devastating IVF cycle with no viable embryos. Now a mother to a thriving daughter, Reema discusses the mental resilience required to pursue this path alone, navigating cultural expectations as an Indian-Canadian woman, and how she now empowers other career women to stop compromising on their motherhood dreams.
 
About Our Guest: Reema Kiran is a Professional Certified Coach and the author of Choice Mom: An Empowering Guide to Becoming a Single Mother by Choice. As an Indian-Canadian woman, she brings deep empathy and familiarity with diverse cultural sensitivities to her work, ensuring no woman has to navigate the path to solo motherhood alone.
 
Connect with Reema:
Website: www.choicemomcoach.com
Instagram: @choicemomcoach
Purchase the Book: Choice Mom on Amazon
Work with Reema: Book a Free 30min Call
Join us for this moving account of resilience and self-reliance. If Reema’s story of creating a family in her own way resonates with you, please subscribe and follow The Space Between Two Lines. Your support helps us ensure that every story—from every perspective—is seen and honored.
 
If you want to share your story with us in this podcast, visit our website to register: https://www.twolines.space/register.

In this deeply moving episode of The Space Between Two Lines, Alex speaks with Jade, a 35-year-old from Sydney, who shares her raw and resilient 3.5-year path to motherhood. Jade’s journey highlights the complexities of navigating male factor infertility following a ten-year vasectomy, the physical toll of high-dose IVF protocols, and the heartbreaking reality of a late-term medical diagnosis. After a 30-week pregnancy ended in the stillbirth of her son, Hugo, Jade discusses the "thick fog" of grief and the profound healing she found through donating her breast milk in his honor. This conversation is a testament to the strength required to survive the "trenches" of fertility and the courage to keep moving toward the hope of a future family. 

Connect with Support Resources:
Bears of Hope: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Red Nose Australia: Grief and Loss Support
We invite you to listen to Jade’s incredibly brave and vital account of persistence. If this conversation resonates with you or could offer comfort to a loved one, please subscribe and follow The Space Between Two Lines. By joining our community, you help ensure that these essential stories of loss, love, and "grit" reach those who need them most.
 
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In this deeply relatable episode of The Space Between Two Lines, Alex sits down with Tamara, a 39-year-old hairdresser from Brisbane, Queensland, who shares the stark contrast between her first pregnancy and her current 2.5-year battle with secondary infertility. Tamara offers a raw look at being blindsided by a large uterine fibroid, navigating the "numbing" reality of low ovarian reserve, and the resilience required to face multiple cancelled IVF cycles. This conversation is a masterclass in medical self-advocacy, exploring how Tamara utilized both public and private systems in Brisbane and used platforms like TikTok to find the information her specialists initially overlooked.
 
We invite you to listen to this incredibly honest account of persistence and the beauty of a family still in the making. If Tamara’s story of "only needing one" resonates with you, please subscribe and follow The Space Between Two Lines. Your support helps us ensure that every journey—no matter how many hurdles it takes—is seen, understood, and honored.
 
If you want to share your story with us in this podcast, visit our website to register: https://www.twolines.space/register.