In this final episode of the season, Desmond and Shalmeka discuss the difference between happiness and joy while challenging you and your spouse to seek joy along this journey.

Failure

Apr 4th, 2021 48m 12s

Couples will move mountains to have a child. We go through rounds of treatments, medications, procedures, pregnancy test, agencies and don’t forget the money to build our family. When our plans crumble and we’ve done everything we can we’re lef

Rainbow Baby

Mar 28th, 2021 52m 37s

Pregnancy is one of the most wonderful experiences for a couples. Pregnancy can bring extreme emotional highs and devastating emotional lows. Miscarriage is one of the low experiences of pregnancy. No one assumes they will have a miscarriage un

Pass the Mic II

Mar 21st, 2021 48m 29s

This week we pass the mic to our IG friends the Wilson’s! We’ve never met in person but we get each other concerning this infertility stuff. Charles and Bianca Wilson share their journey to baby after a diagnosis of PCOS, unicornuate uterus, an

I Have Feelings Too

Mar 14th, 2021 42m 51s

What about your man? Ladies, we gotta check on our men. Contrary to popular belief, infertility is not a female issue. Men also experience the hardships of infertility whether they have male infertility diagnosis or not. We forget men have feel

To treat, or not to treat, that is the question.

Mar 7th, 2021 51m 52s

Should we just wait for a miracle, or seek help? Many couples opt out of fertility treatment for various reasons. In this episode, Desmond and Shalmeka discuss the many reasons why a couple might decide not to start or continue with fertility t

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions.

Feb 28th, 2021 54m 59s

Couples face many life changing decisions while trying to conceive and build their family. What do we do? Where do we go from here? How do we proceed? What’s next? We need guidance concerning our decisions along this journey. In this episode, D

Intended Parents

Feb 21st, 2021 53m 37s

Surrogacy is a normal option many couples use to build their family. Many couples have their doubts, fears, and questions concerning surrogacy. Is surrogacy a possible option for Desmond and Shalmeka? In this episode, Desmond and Shalmeka disc

Pass The Mic

Feb 14th, 2021 55m 43s

The Sweets have passed the mic to the Hopkins. Now the parents of two children, Lloyd and Kashuna Hopkins reflect on their journey to parenthood. In this episode, Desmond and Shalmeka have a raw conversation with their friends Lloyd and Kashuna

Check In

Feb 7th, 2021 44m 28s

Desmond and Shalmeka are back with Season 3 of The Beyond Conception Podcast! What’s good? Every year couples stand in faith and hope of this being their year to have the family they desire. However, early onset of fear and doubt and other obst

Countdown

Dec 13th, 2020 56m 23s

2020 is almost over. So much has happened! Everyone is counting down to the new year. Ready to be out with the old and in with the new. What’s does a new year mean for couples with infertility? In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss infe

Good News

Dec 6th, 2020 37m 16s

Infertility is filled with bad news and negativity. This can consume you and your spouse. Good news and positive things are happening in your life in the mist of infertility. In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss the benefits of acknowl

I’m Happy for You...

Nov 29th, 2020 48m 23s

Is it possible to be happy for someone else’s pregnancy when you’re dealing with infertility? In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss and explore this question. Oh, and it’s season 7 of Married to Medicine not season 5. Check out the art

Happy Holidays

Nov 22nd, 2020 1h 5m

The holiday season represents traditions, family, and memories. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Right? Not always. Couples with infertility and loss know the holiday season can be the most difficult time of the year. In this episode,

Ups and Downs

Nov 15th, 2020 48m 39s

Some days you’re up and other days you’re down. Couples understand the emotional ups and downs of infertility. In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss how they were able to depend on each other to manage the emotional ups and downs, discl

It’s All About the Benjamins

Nov 8th, 2020 59m 18s

Infertility and finances. Who and how will you pay for fertility treatment? Finances and marriage can be a tough subject, now paired with expensive fertility treatment can become a barrier along your infertility journey. In this episode, Shalme

Try Again

Nov 1st, 2020 55m 5s

Why do couples continue to try again in their quest to conceive a baby with all of the challenges of infertility? In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss the reason why couples continue to try again and answer the question if they will tr

Can We Talk?

Oct 25th, 2020 58m 42s

Communication is key to any relationship. In this episode Desmond and Shalmeka discuss how couples can communicate to mange everything that is beyond their conception.

Sure Foundation

Oct 18th, 2020 46m 23s

Infertility will test the foundation of your marriage. Desmond and Shalmeka discuss the importance of your marriage having a solid foundation throughout your infertility journey and how to identify and repair cracks within your foundation. Chec

Light a Candle

Oct 11th, 2020 54m 46s

Desmond and Shalmeka discuss coping with pregnancy loss, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, along with resources to support parents of pregnancy and infant loss. Check out the following IG account for loss and grief support @sistersinloss @hannahs

FAQs

Jul 5th, 2020 49m 30s

In this final episode of season 1, Desmond and Shalmeka answer some frequently asked questions concerning infertility. Proverbs 17:22

Whoosah

Jun 28th, 2020 1h

With everything going on in our world, plus the stress of trying to have a baby can be overwhelming. Desmond and Shalmeka discuss taking a much needed break and how to manage the stress along your journey. Phil 4:6-9

Father’s Day Edition

Jun 21st, 2020 1h 10m

Father’s Day can be difficult for men along their journey to become a father. In this episode, Desmond shares his perspective on Father’s Day and provides tips on how to navigate and support men through this day. John 9:3