Best Amber Izzo Podcasts (2025)

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The problem with transparency 50:25

2h ago50:25

50:25

This week on Am I Ovary Acting, Annabel and Amber are talking about when being open and honest is *too much*. Should we know the details of Kylie Jenner's boob job, or does transparency become too much and instead, become unnecessary influence? Do you need to know if your favourite influencer has botox from time to time, or is it really pointless i…

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The brain fog is not going well for her 52:56

7d ago52:56

52:56

This week, Annabel's back from Siam Park and she's had a wonderful week of playing fetch with her husband. And Amber's just... getting by. It's another week! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Man's Best Friend 40:43

14d ago40:43

40:43

This week on Am I Ovary Acting, Annabel and Amber are going head first into the latest fun controversies. This week, the internet’s latest meltdown - the album cover that has everyone talking, Sabrina Carpenter’s bold new cover for Man's Best Friend. Is it iconic or inflammatory? Empowering or satire? You be the judge, gals. amiovaryactingpod@gmail…

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IVF round 4 is underway 56:43

21d ago56:43

56:43

Amber's started IVF again and this week, we're talking how our friendship will stand up if it works again. It's a tear jerker! [email protected] @amberizzo @annabelgurnett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A girly day out for a hysteroscopy 52:22

28d ago52:22

52:22

This week, we're back from a girls day out - a trip to LDN for a hysteroscopy turned fun little rendevouz. We're talking M&S, a polypy uterus and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It wasn't me, it was Patricia 54:11

1M ago54:11

54:11

This week we're talking our ideal life vs what we *think* is our ideal life, our embarrassingly high screen times and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Plus, Mummy Pig has had her baby - and do we think it's understandable that the infertility community are finding this triggering? [email protected] @amberizzo @annabelgurnett Hosted on Acast. Se…

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How old did she think I was? 1:01:20

1M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

This week, age-gap relationships and age-appropriate in Hollywood, The Fertility Show down low, the declining birth rate and more! [email protected] @amberizzo @annabelgurnett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The little girl that lived in my nose 56:49

2M ago56:49

56:49

This week we're serving you a huge dose of nostalgia, from music on demand to limewire, tamagotchi's and micro scooters. And we're asking you - gun to your head, what song are you singing every single word to without a fault? Come see us at The Fertility Show on Sunday 18th May! (Discount applied...!) [email protected] @annabelgurnett @am…

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She wants to BE me... 58:46

2M ago58:46

58:46

Thought the running chat was over? WRONG. A half marathon entry, a viral reel and a *big* house update, plus, an ovary-action that has Amber's blood boiling! [email protected] @amiovaryacting @amberizzo @annabelgurnett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Bonus: Dr. Jessica Zucker on miscarriage 45:17

2M ago45:17

45:17

You might know Dr Jessica Zucker better as @IHadAMiscarriage, the campaigner who helped thousands of women to tell their stories of loss. She joins us to tell us about her new book Normalize It: Upending the Silence, Stigma and Shame That Shapes Women's Lives. She discusses pregnancy loss and how it can change your life. Sorry about the strange hum…

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The 2025 London Marathon Diary 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

IT'S OVER! Amber's done the London Marathon and she's giving Annabel (her number 1 cheerleader!) the full low down. And now we're unsure of what we're ever going to talk about again, so... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Did we miss a week? 1:02:43

2M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

WE'RE SO SORRY. After a very unplanned hiatus the girls are back... and it's less than a week til Marathon day! [email protected] Amber's Marathon Fundraiser Annabel's London Landmarks Half Marathon Fundraiser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's not rocket science! 1:20:06

3M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

It's official, Annabel's finished her first ever half marathon and she lived to tell the tale. London Landmarks overview, Amber's house move update, and a huge conversation about Adolescence, the Netflix drama starring Stephen Graham about incel culture and the murder of a teenage girl. Our thoughts on the show, plus thoughts on crime and retributi…

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April Fools!!! 43:13

3M ago43:13

43:13

Amber's April Fools turns sinister, Annabel's confused by the TikTok algorithm and Amber's housegate continues.... [email protected] Amber's Marathon Fundraiser Annabel's London Landmarks Half Marathon Fundraiser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You are clinically insane. 1:06:25

3M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

COMPLETE OUR SURVEY HERE: http://bit.ly/amiovaryacting-survey Annabel's got an unexpected visitor, Amber's lost the plot (again) - but this time her husband's got the brunt of it. Chris Stark's announced that he has had prostate cancer, and the girls talk about the likes of him and Jamie Laing sharing their vulnerable moments, compared to the likes…

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He's not the Daddy 42:32

4M ago42:32

42:32

COMPLETE OUR SURVEY HERE: http://bit.ly/amiovaryacting-survey Another week of running updates - which we promise are nearly over! Plus, sex-ed at school from a teacher who is struggling to conceive, *those* BRITS photos and the paternity results nobody expected. [email protected] Amber's Marathon Fundraiser Annabel's London Landmarks Half…

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Would you rather: a baby or golf? 56:41

4M ago56:41

56:41

COMPLETE OUR SURVEY HERE: http://bit.ly/amiovaryacting-survey This week, the girls are talking Amber's marathon panic, Annabel's smashing it - and the weird and wonderful thoughts they get about starting IVF again. As the girls start to prep, Annabel's got an abundance of new hobbies and Amber's anything but kind about one of them... plus! A voice …

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Mummy Pig is having a baby. 58:22

4M ago58:22

58:22

This week, confessions from two teenage rebels, more running chat, social media woes and are you ovary acting if you're triggered by a pregnancy in Peppa Pig? [email protected] @amiovaryacting @amberizzo @annabelgurnett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Live and let live 53:38

4M ago53:38

53:38

Annabel's hungover, Amber misses hangover days, and the girls are chatting everything from Lizzo's weight loss, mounjaro and Gino D'Acampo - all subjects they don't know much about but have an opinion anyway. [email protected] @amiovaryacting @amberizzo @annabelgurnett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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After this date, you're free to die. 58:35

4M ago58:35

58:35

The girls have entered their 30 and the peak adulthood conversations have started - including a seemingly strange life insurance policy clause, and a large dose of weaponised incompetence. @amiovaryacting [email protected] @amberizzo @annabelgurnett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Nothing wrong with being barren... 57:42

5M ago57:42

57:42

Annabel's back from Tromsø, and the highlight of the trip was the bin lorry. A two day hangover, dreams of wetting the bed, a questionable Professor Green gig, and that one girl we all knew of at school. It's a corker! [email protected] @amiovaryacting @amberizzo @annabelgurnett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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What success looks like 58:27

5M ago58:27

58:27

Is success money? Is it career, being a workaholic, or is it being able to live peacefully? We always want what's next. And so now as Amber and Annabel are on different paths career wise, we talk success, the misconceptions around 'social media' jobs, and what happiness really is. With a heartbreaking 'Am I Ovary Acting?' we struggle to answer, it'…

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BONUS: Emily Oster 42:47

5M ago42:47

42:47

We're back for one night only and we're joined by economist, author, data scientist and all-round HERO Emily Oster, who tells us what the data says about everything from Just Relaxing to acupuncture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How to Prepare for Social Events Through Infertility 23:03

5M ago23:03

23:03

Welcome back to the Life Raft Podcast with me, Alice Rose. It’s 2025 and I’m going to walk with you (literally!) through all the hard stuff, all the questions and all the worries. I recorded this episode while out for a walk so I’m going to invite you to join me. Grab your phone, stick in your earphones and listen to me as if I’m walking along besi…

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"Angangang" 1:07:31

5M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

It's a jam packed episode: Fertility Access went to Parliament, a tampon fiasco, her husband's got the ick, and Annabel's making some good, positive choices whilst devouring a box of French Fancies. With an ovary acting which would make anyone want to be swallowed by the Earth, it's a good one. [email protected] @amiovaryacting @amberizzo…

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The Grand Tour of the North, and a live menty-b 57:43

5M ago57:43

57:43

A chaotic tour of the north turned realisation that something's got to give - this week, Amber's laying all the cards on the table while Annabel tries to convince her that she's not completely and utterly falling apart. Send us your ovary actings at: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Instagram illusion of having it all together 1:00:29

6M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

This week we're talking about how "realistic" it's possible to be on Instagram - can you ever be truly transparent, or is it always an illusion, even when you're trying not to make it one? From whether knowing the 'behind the scenes' of Stacey Solomon's life would make us feel better or worse, and an ovary acting about the mental health support whe…

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New Year, Same Us 52:31

6M ago52:31

52:31

Happy New Year! We're back and as chaotic as ever - Annabel's tired and Amber can't stop talking. New Year's resolutions and a sensitive Am I Ovary Acting topic (heads up - we discuss IVF, loss and abortion) - we're excited for the year ahead. [email protected] @amiovaryacting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Annabel's Frozen Transfer Result 57:34

6M ago57:34

57:34

We're ending the year with a conversation about Annabel's final transfer result. Happy New Year to all of our lovely listeners - thank you for riding this wave with us for another year. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A case of Christmas induced nostalgia 53:47

6M ago53:47

53:47

Twas the night before Christmas... and this week we've a healthy dose of being stranded in the big smoke, Christmas nostalgia, a controversial Strictly opinion and a little sprinkle of festivities. @amiovaryacting [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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We listen and we (might) judge 51:11

7M ago51:11

51:11

A rogue concealer and a spa day that wasn't charged for - this week we're full of confessions. Send your ovary actions and your confessions to: [email protected] @amiovaryacting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Merry Christmas! 50:57

7M ago50:57

50:57

Well, that's a wrap for series 7. To celebrate, Gabby and Emma are raising a festive glass and answering questions from listeners. They're also exchanging gifts - you be the judge of who's the winner. Lots of hugs for your jourrrrney in 2025 - and see you soon! You can sign up to our substack at https://bigfatnegative.substack.com/. Hosted on Acast…

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A rather unusual Christmas gift 47:36

7M ago47:36

47:36

Why do we care about Donatella Versace's face? Plus, Christmas shopping, the unusual postman and an unusual Christmas present request. Email us at [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Amber Izzo and Katie Rollings on ending the IVF postcode lottery 45:42

7M ago45:42

45:42

We've heard some heart-breaking stories about the IVF postcode lottery - people who've aged out of their ICB's limit as they tried to lose weight to start IVF, couples who aren't allowed NHS-funded IVF because one person has a child from a former relationship. Amber Izzo and Katie Rollings want to do something about that. Today we talk to them abou…

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I'm a hypocrite and I'm HORMONAL 49:30

7M ago49:30

49:30

From the supersized, £100+ advent calendars, the comparison culture and the perfectly curated Instagram posts, Amber's on a rampage and Annabel's a little too hungover to care... Email your ovary actions to [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's Louise Brown!!!! 37:56

7M ago37:56

37:56

This week we are lucky enough to be joined by THE Louise Joy Brown, the first IVF baby. She talks about how her mum felt about going through IVF, her relationship with Bob Edwards, Patrick Steptoe and Jean Purdy, and why the science is now more important than ever. No Prof T again this week. To sign up to our Substack, you can go to https://bigfatn…

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Are gender reveals getting out of hand? 49:49

7M ago49:49

49:49

Gender reveals: from pink SUVs to coloured toilet cleaner, to push presents, and an endless list of baby names - is it all getting a bit... much??? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Aisha Balesaria on childlessness not by choice 48:04

7M ago48:04

48:04

This week we're talking to Aisha Balesaria, aka Mind Body Revival Coach, about childlessness not by choice. She discusses her chronic endometriosis and adenomyosis, and explains why having a strong idea of why you want a baby in the first place can be a great first step to deciding when to give up IVF treatment. You can find Aisha's book, We Are On…

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Louise Brown, Netflix Joy and Me 22:05

7M ago22:05

22:05

This week, Netflix called and asked if I would like to come to Bourn Hall, the first ever IVF clinic, to meet Louise Joy Brown, the first ever IVF baby and have a chat, ahead of the new movie Joy, all about the story of how Jean Purdy, Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe invented IVF. UM…YES PLEASE! It was a completely fascinating day and I was effe…

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'Joy' creators Rachel Mason and Jack Thorne 34:58

7M ago34:58

34:58

Surprise! We're here on a Friday to give you a little something extra: an interview with the screenwriters of the new Netflix movie Joy, which comes out today, starring Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy, about Jean Purdy, Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe, the creators of IVF. Rachel Mason and Jack Thorne tell us about how their own e…

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I don't want to sleep with you. 1:07:25

7M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

This week on the pod: double standards, world's sexiest man, MAFS standard of love-letters and uncomfortable, boundary-breaking viewing, and are you ovary acting for asking your sister to babysit? [email protected] @amiovaryacting @annabelgurnett @amberizzo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Jessica Hepburn returns 53:40

7M ago53:40

53:40

Last time we spoke to the author, adventurer and arts producer Jessica Hepburn was way back in 2019, when we talked about how she swam the English channel. Now she's back, to talk about her climb up Mount Everest - and why she listened to the entire back catalogue of Desert Island Discs while she did it. Meanwhile, Professor Tim is talking sperm cu…

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