Episodes
New name. New time in the world. The Pandemic has hit so many people so very hard. And for Stace and Ben their journey to conceive their second child has not been immune. They've talked about the hurdles of interstate travel and hospital restrictions. But now they are navigating bans on IVF and a system that's overloaded. Trying to conceive the quote unquote unnatural way is challenging in itself, but Stace and Ben current situation could have some wondering how much more than can take...
Published 02/02/22
Published 02/02/22
Sit right alongside as Ben and Stace continue to work through their desire to grow their family. Last episode they talked about how complicated it is for them in this time. But Ben is still trying to reconcile being grateful for the family they are with the desire to grow bigger. How will they maintain their equilibrium? How will they continue to foster their relationship? And how will they make sure that little boy Bryn continues to get the love, attention and focus they so deeply want to...
Published 09/23/21
Stace and Ben get raw and real in this episode, talking about their experience trying to conceive as the pandemic hits a new gear. The border crossings, the under stimulation, the over stimulation, and what they've realised they need to do from here. It gets real. It gets emotional. Because even trying for a baby in an ideal setting is an emotional rollercoaster. Let alone in a time of COVID. You can follow Stacey here Follow Ben here listen to MENTELL here See acast.com/privacy for...
Published 08/22/21
In this episode Ben & Stace strap on the armour as they prepare to saddle up and take the journey to call in baby number 2. What they didn't realise was how much emotion this would hash back up, as well as a whole new set of questions and concerns that are being posed to them. Endless gratitude for their little baby Bryn. But a deep yearning to call in a little playmate and partner in crime. Watch Stace's Vlogs here Follow Stacey on Instagram here Follow Ben on Instagram here Join the...
Published 06/24/21
Stace & Ben are back! In this episode the new parents enter the world of sleep obsession. The hottest topic in new parent land ... your sleep. The baby's sleep. How little they're getting. How much it's affecting them, and how having a baby has changed their relationship and impacted intimacy. Watch Stace's Vlogs here Follow Stacey on Instagram here Follow Ben on Instagram here Join the #TTC Couplegoals? FB community here Stacey June (The Thinkergirls/The Stacey June Show) and her...
Published 09/23/20
Stace & Ben are back! Following on from their popular first season tracking their fertility journey - this season welcomes you into their new life in baby land. They welcomed a new room mate into their pad early 2020! Bryn Maverick was born pre ISO (just) and this is Part 2 of a 2 part episode sharing his birth story. Watch Stace's Vlogs here Follow Stacey on Instagram here Follow Ben on Instagram here Stacey June (The Thinkergirls/The Stacey June Show) and her main man Ben Jenkins...
Published 06/29/20
Stace & Ben are back! Following on from their popular first season tracking their fertility journey - this season welcomes you into their new life in baby land. They welcomed a new room mate into their pad early 2020! Bryn Maverick was born pre ISO (just) and this is Part 1 of a 2 part episode sharing his birth story. Watch Stace's Vlogs here Follow Stacey on Instagram here Follow Ben on Instagram here Stacey June (The Thinkergirls/The Stacey June Show) and her main man Ben Jenkins...
Published 06/29/20
Yes! The guys are back for a brand new season, and things could get a little loose. With baby Bryn in tow sleep deprivation is the name of the game. Who knows what’s going to happen as these two attempt to navigate a style of parenting and relationships unique to them! Stace and Ben are learning this new life on the run with all its ups, downs and major life lessons. So strap yourself in as they bring their own special brand of no holds barred banter.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...
Published 04/25/20
What would life look like without kids? Stace and Ben have an open, honest and raw conversation about the potential reality of not being able to start a family. Please help someone who may need to feel less alone by sharing this podcast or leave a rating or review. We would love this to get into the ear's of couples around the world TTC and going through fertility treatment. Join our #couplesgoals? FB group here Watch Stace's Vlogs here Follow Stacey on Instagram here Follow Ben on...
Published 07/19/19
When do you take breaks? How do you know you need a break? And how do you know what your partner needs in this time? It's like being on HIGH ALERT all the time. Stace and Ben open up about the ways they have supported each other through the rollercoaster that is their journey to start a family. ABC Life Video story here Ben's article here Prostate Cancer and Fertility podcast here Understanding the Masculine and Feminine on this Stacey June Show podcast here Please help someone who may...
Published 07/08/19
Stace and Ben work through all of the crazy decisions that is fertility treatment. What month do we start? Stop? Do we do the injections? Do we do IUI? IVF? Which alternative therapies do we cover? How much money do we spend? SO MANY CALLS.  Please help someone who may need to feel less alone by sharing this podcast or leave a rating or review. We would love this to get into the ear's of couples around the world TTC and going through fertility treatment. Join our #couplesgoals? FB group...
Published 06/22/19
Stace and Ben talk about the heartbreaking experience of miscarriage. They detail their personal experience, discussing the pressure it put on their relationship and how they navigated their way through it. Please help someone who may need to feel less alone by sharing this podcast or leave a rating or review. We would love this to get into the ear's of couples around the world TTC and going through fertility treatment. Join our #couplesgoals? FB group here Watch Stace's Vlogs...
Published 06/15/19
On this episode of #Couplegoals? Stace and Ben talk about anger. Where it comes from. What to look out for. How to manage it. How to minise its impact. And how to be there for each other. Please help someone who may need to feel less alone by sharing this podcast or leave a rating or review. We would love this to get into the ear's of couples around the world TTC and going through fertility treatment. Join our #couplesgoals? FB group here Watch Stace's Vlogs here Follow Stacey on...
Published 05/29/19
On this episode of #Couplegoals? Stace and Ben talk about what they have done to baby prep. They share the work they have done on themselves, the work they have down as a couple, the ideas they have around parenting and the spiritual side to calling in your baby. Please help someone who may need to feel less alone by sharing this podcast or leave a rating or review. We would love this to get into the ear's of couples around the world TTC and going through fertility treatment. Join our...
Published 05/03/19
This week Stace and Ben share an update on where they are at currently with their IUI process. They break down the difference between IUI and IVF and the path to this point using this treatment option. Stace also learns something heartbreaking right on the show about their first pregnancy and miscarriage. The episode showcases miscarriage, graphic conversations about surgery, sex, injections and grief. This is a celebration point more than a warning but be mindful these two don't hold...
Published 04/16/19
On this episode of #couplegoals? Ben opens up about his cancer diagnosis and the reality and repercussions of the procedure that saved his life. One big one being - he could no longer have children naturally. Stace vulnerably shares how at times this has been hard but found herself hiding it because when your partner has cancer...well, it kinda stumps a lot. The episode showcases miscarriage, graphic conversations about surgery, sex, injections and grief. This is a celebration point more...
Published 03/30/19
Welcome to our first episode. Sit back and get to know a little about Stace & Ben. LINKS - Join our #couplesgoals? FB group here Watch Stace's Vlogs here Follow Stacey on Instagram here Follow Ben on Instagram here Stacey June (The Thinkergirls/The Stacey June Show) and her main man Ben Jenkins (Huband/Creative Director) join as regularly as they can agree on to chat all things life and relationships. Sharing their current fertility treatment whirlwind and what marriage REALLY...
Published 03/11/19