Tikva Talks

by Yesh Tikva

In an effort to provide resources for those facing infertility and to educate the broader community, Yesh Tikva launched “Tikva Talks,” a set of conversations with field experts about issues surrounding infertility and reproductive health. Traditionally, reproductive health is not a subject publicly discussed in the Jewish community. Tikva Talks allows Yesh Tikva to openly discuss the topic, while also raising awareness and se ...   ...  Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • Men & Infertility: We Really Need to Talk About It

    Men & Infertility: We Really Need to Talk About It

    A conversation about how infertility impacts men, hosted by Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C, Yesh Tikva's Clinical Consultant with guest Brennan Peterson, PhD, LMFT Marriage & Family Therapist.

  • The Couples Experience

    The Couples Experience

    Tikva Talk hosted by Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C with special guests Chani Delman, LCSW, PMH-C and Rabbi Michael Bleicher, LCSW. An insightful discussion on the struggles couples face in their relationship when navigating infertility. Areas that are addressed include how to overcome feelings of shame and blame, and how to strengthen the relationship by communicating, holding space, and expressing support.

  • Infertility And Trauma

    Infertility And Trauma

    Is infertility a trauma?According to Dr. Mara Tesler Stein trauma is anything that overwhelms the nervous system's ability to cope. This is an individual experience. "So what traumatizes my nervous system may or may not traumatize your nervous system."To learn more check out our newest Tikva Talk on Infertility and Trauma, with our Clinical Consultant Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C, and special guest Mara Tesler Stein, Psy.D, PMH-C.

  • Finding My Way Through Infertility

    Finding My Way Through Infertility

    As Elie always says, "God gave me a big mouth and now I use it to share my story so no one has to suffer alone." Listen to Elie's story, hear her experience working with others, and some thoughts on how to support friends and family facing infertility. This Tikva Talk is hosted by Yesh Tikva's Clinical Consultant, Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C with Yesh Tikva's Co-Founder Elie Haller Salomon.

  • Season 1

  • Fertility IQ

    Fertility IQ

    In this Tikva Talk learn more about the wonderful resource FertilityIQ.com from it's co-founder Jake Anderson-Bialis in conversation with Yesh Tikva's Clinical Consultant Dvora Entin, LCSW, PMH-C. Learn how it can help you in making decisions about your treatment.