LTP fam welcome back for another ep! Did you know that 24 - 30 April is National Infertility Awareness Week? NIAW is an important week to raise awareness and spark conversations around infertility.  Today's episode is with Nicole Russell! Nicole is an experienced lawyer  and endometriosis sufferer with a passion for surrogacy, which arose out of her own fertility challenges.  In 2016, Nicole and her husband experienced the surrogacy process first-hand when Nicole’s best friend offered to be their surrogate in an attempt for them to have a child.   Through the wonderful kindness of their friend, they now have a beautiful daughter.  Nicole has channeled her own personal experience into a professional passion to assist others. We chat on:  Nicole's journey to diagnosis with endometriosisThe impact of fertility treatments and hormonal therapies had on herNavigating embryo loss, and people who don't see it as thatHer surrogacy story and how she came to have her daughter The process for surrogacy and the laws in Australia Plus so much more! Throughout the ep Nicole mentioned a  facebook groups! Here is that links  Australian Surrogacy Community Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Let’s Talk, Period. with Amy Atkins!  If you want more from Amy,  you can follow her on instagram @amygracelaura. If you want to keep updated with all things Let's Talk, Period. you can follow us on Instagram at @letstalkperiodau. Don't forget we also have our Let's Talk, Period. Community on facebook. It's the place for people with endo, adeno, pcos or chronic illnesses to ask questions, get support and connect with others who get it! You can join here! Are you going to join me for LTP LIVE 2.0 in Toowoomba!? If so get your ticket ASAP! It's going to be such an amazing evening full of fun, laughs and conversation with the LTP fam and thought leaders in the chronic illness and pelvic health space! Get your ticket here.  Let’s Talk, Period. is an independent podcast, so if you did enjoy this episode and want to support the show,  it would be amazing if you could  follow on apple podcasts and leave a rating and review, or if you're listening along on spotify, you can follow the show  and leave a rating! If you want to help grow the Let's Talk, Period. community, you could share this episode with a friend or anyone who you think might enjoy our show or even share that you’re listening on your instagram grid or stories! This really helps to find new listeners and build the beautiful LTP podcast community! Your host  is Isabella Gosling (@i_gosling)