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The Space Between Two Lines

Alex Saunders

Welcome to The Space Between Two Lines, hosted by Alex Saunders. This is a podcast dedicated to honest conversations about the realities of fertility loss and the journey to parenthood. This is a space for real and raw discussions with everyday people, sharing stories that often go unheard, providing connection, community, and validation.

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  • 23 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 49 min
  • English

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  • #19
    May 21 · 40 min

    PCOS, Silent Endometriosis & 3 Pregnancy Losses | Esther’s Fertility Journey

    In this compelling episode of The Space Between Two Lines, host Alex Saunders sits down with Esther, a 37-year-old from Victoria, Australia, who shares her intense two-year journey through the "trenches" of infertility. Despite a healthy lifestyle, Esther was blindsided by a PCOS diagnosis at age 36, followed by the discovery of Stage 3 silent endometriosis and a frightening brush with pre-cancerous endometrial cells. This conversation is a masterclass in medical self-advocacy, exploring how Esther navigated both the public and private fertility systems in Melbourne to uncover the hidden medical hurdles standing between her and motherhood. We invite you to listen to this incredibly raw and informative account of persistence. If Esther’s story resonates with you, please subscribe and follow The Space Between Two Lines to ensure you never miss these vital conversations. Your support helps us share stories that empower and connect the fertility community. Follow Esther’s ongoing journey and find community support on her TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@starrie_lu?_r=1&_t=ZS-96KxcV1mDPZ If you want to share your story with us in this podcast, visit our website to register: https://www.twolines.space/register.

  • #18
    May 14 · 59 min

    Navigating TFMR: One Mother’s Story (With Vivien)

    In this deeply moving and courageous episode of The Space Between Two Lines, Alex sits down with Vivien, an Irish expat living in Sydney, Australia, to discuss her heart-wrenching journey through Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR). After a "storybook" first cycle conception, Vivien’s pregnancy took a devastating turn following a routine 14-week scan that revealed ventriculomegaly (dilated ventricles in the brain). Vivien shares the raw reality of navigating the Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) system at the Royal Hospital for Women, the trauma of a 21-week induction, and the complex path of postpartum grief. This conversation is a vital resource for anyone facing the "trenches" of a medical diagnosis during pregnancy and highlights the profound strength found in choosing a child's quality of life over one's own desires. Connect with Vivien: Instagram: @mrs_vivien_t_farrell We invite you to listen to this incredibly brave account of motherhood and resilience. If Vivien’s story resonates with you or could offer comfort to a loved one, please subscribe to the podcast and follow The Space Between Two Lines for more honest conversations that ensure no parent walks this path alone. If you want to share your story with us in this podcast, visit our website to register: https://www.twolines.space/register.

  • #17
    May 7 · 59 min

    10 IVF Cycles, Multiple Losses & a 1% Chance: Gemma’s Triplet Miracle Story

    In this extraordinary episode of The Space Between Two Lines, Alex is joined by Gemma, an owner-builder and former restaurant owner from regional Victoria, who shares her incredible journey through nearly four years of trying to conceive and 10 grueling rounds of IVF. After being told she and her partner were "incompatible for natural conception," Gemma navigated multiple losses, the grief of losing a best friend, and a silent endometriosis diagnosis before facing a final embryo transfer with only a 1% statistical chance of the outcome that followed: the birth of her three baby boys. This conversation is a profound exploration of resilience, medical self-advocacy in the face of "catastrophic" news, and the miracle of finding hope in the smallest of margins. We invite you to listen to this moving episode and follow the podcast. By subscribing and following The Space Between Two Lines, you help ensure that these vital stories of heartbreak and triumph reach those who need them most. If you want to share your story with us in this podcast, visit our website to register: https://www.twolines.space/register.

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