Hope, Health & Haha’s

Episode 17: 1 in 6: Why We Need to Talk About Infertility

Episode 17: 1 in 6 – Why We Need to Talk About Infertility
 
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and in this heartfelt episode of Hope, Health & HAHAs, Winny shares her personal fertility journey and why infertility deserves more awareness, support, and conversation.
 
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 adults worldwide experience infertility, yet millions continue to suffer in silence.
 
In this episode, Winny discusses:
 
💛 The hidden emotional, physical, and financial impact of infertility
 
💛 Why support should be available before, during, and after treatment
 
💛 The gap between medical recommendations and real-life implementation
 
💛 How personalized fertility and hormone wellness coaching can help reduce overwhelm and create realistic lifestyle changes
 
💛 Why Ray of Light Fertility Foundation was created to provide education, resources, financial assistance, and hope for those navigating infertility
 
As someone who spent over five years navigating infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, and healing, Winny shares her perspective as both a patient and a National Board Certified Wellness Coach.
 
Whether you’re currently trying to conceive, in the middle of fertility treatment, taking a break, healing from loss, or supporting someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone.
 
💛 In memory of Ray.
 
💛 For those still waiting.
 
💛 For those healing.
 
💛 For those searching for hope.
 
Connect with Winny:Instagram: @1winnyAK
 
Learn more about Ray of Light Fertility Foundation:Ray of Light Fertility Foundation⁠
 
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Episode 16: Not All Supplements Are Created Equal

When you're trying to conceive, it can feel like everyone has a supplement recommendation  from social media influencers to fertility forums and friends. But here’s the truth: not all supplements are the same.
In this episode, Winny dives into why supplement quality matters and what many people don’t realize: supplements are not regulated the same way medications are. She breaks down terms like third-party testing, bioavailability, GMP-certified manufacturing, and what “professional-grade” or “USP Verification” supplements actually mean.
As an engineer turned NBWHC Fertility Coach (In-Training) and someone who has personally walked through infertility, Winny shares her evidence-based perspective on navigating the overwhelming world of fertility supplements.
This episode is educational and designed to help you ask better questions, feel more empowered, and bring informed conversations back to your healthcare team.
Because when it comes to fertility... details matter. 🤍

Episode 15: Diane Moua: Faith, Fertility, and Breaking Cultural Barriers

Most Asian women grow up in a world where topics like infertility and reproductive health are silence..until now. Winny Chan sits down with Diane, a brave mother who shares her raw and heartfelt journey through IVF, cultural barriers, and the emotional toll of infertility. Diane’s story reveals the profound strength it takes to challenge cultural norms, navigate embryo donation, and find faith in the midst of uncertainty.
Learn how cultural expectations shape perceptions of fertility, and discover how Diane’s resilience and faith helped her defy those expectations to build her family, guided by hope, prayer, and a deep sense of purpose. Her journey underscores the importance of community, vulnerability, and opening conversations that are long overdue.
You'll discover concrete insights into the IVF process, the emotional weight of embryo donation, and the often hidden struggles Asian women face in silence. Diane unpacks her decision to donate remaining embryos, the complexities of cultural shame, and her plans to create a supportive fertility community at church empowering women to speak out and find healing.
This episode isn’t just about fertility; it’s a call to break the silence, challenge cultural taboos, and find faith in the impossible. Perfect for Asian women in the midst of their own fertility struggles, advocates, and anyone who values honest, courageous conversations about reproductive health and cultural identity.
Diane is a dedicated advocate and mother, known for her resilience and advocacy within Asian communities on social media. Her story is a beacon of hope proving that even in silence, strength can grow.
Whether you're currently walking your fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or simply want to hear a story of faith and perseverance, this episode will inspire you to take the next step guided by hope, community, and truth.
Follow Diane Moua on Instagram for more insights and support on your fertility journey.https://www.instagram.com/diane__moua?igsh=bHBoOGc1YWljeWkw

Episode 14: Faith, Anxiety & Finding Peace in Uncertain Seasons with Britt Skinner, LCSW

What happens when your faith is strong… but your anxiety is louder?
In today’s episode of Hope, Health & Haha’s, I sit down with Britt Skinner is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and therapist specializing in anxiety, depression and codependence. In her work, she helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with a biblical lens so they can move from overwhelm to a greater sense of harmony and peace. She's passionate about making mental health education accessible, practical, and compassionate so people feel empowered to take care of their minds, not just their to-do lists. You can connect with Britt over on her Instagram, YouTube or her website.
 As someone currently navigating a restart in my fertility journey, this conversation felt deeply personal. We discuss what it looks like to trust God while still acknowledging fear, grief, and uncertainty  and why having support doesn’t mean you lack faith.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for struggling while believing… this episode is for you.
 
Freebies:
Link for Coping Skills Guide
 
Link for Letting Go Devotional
 
Link for Christianity 101 Book

Episode 13: USA Organic vs European Standards — Why Reading Ingredients and Source Matters More Than Certified Organic

Episode 13: USA Organic vs European Standards: Why Reading Ingredients and Source Matters More Than Certified Organic
We’ve all done it, picked up a product at the store and thought, “It’s organic, so it must be good for me.”
But what if that’s not the full story?
In this episode, Winny dives into:
The differences between U.S. organic and European food standards
Why “organic” doesn’t always mean clean
How reading ingredient labels can matter more than certifications
A viral egg controversy that made her question the entire food system
Why sourcing, farming practices, and animal feed matter
How she now approaches food using the 80/20 rule
This conversation isn’t about fear or perfection it’s about awareness, empowerment, and learning how to shop better for yourself and your family.
✨ Knowledge is power
✨ Progress over perfection
✨ Better questions lead to better health
🎧 Tune in now.

Episode 12: Toss the Toxins with Jessica | RN Turned Wellness Entrepreneur

What if small, everyday swaps could create a healthier home for you and your family without overwhelm?
In this episode of Hope, Health & Haha’s, I sit down with Jessica, a registered nurse turned entrepreneur, who shares how her medical background opened her eyes to the hidden toxins in everyday household and personal care products and inspired her journey into healthier living.
Jessica opens up about how she personally started buying products through the Melaleuca Wellness Box, why she genuinely loves and trusts this brand, and how making simple swaps transformed the way she cares for her home and family. What started as a personal health decision turned into a bigger purpose—helping other women take control of their wellness while creating opportunities for financial freedom.
In this episode, we talk about:
What “toxic overload” really looks like in daily life
Easy, realistic ways to start tossing toxins without pressure or perfection
How her nursing background shaped her approach to clean, safer products
Why she chooses and loves Melaleuca products for her family
How wellness entrepreneurship has allowed her to support and empower other women on their own health and financial journeys
This conversation is all about progress over perfection, informed choices, and building a life that supports both your health and your freedom.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by clean living or curious about turning wellness into purpose this episode is for you.
🎧 Tune in for a real, inspiring, and empowering conversation that reminds us: healthier choices can create ripple effects far beyond our homes.

Episode 11: Restarting Fertility: From Fear to Faith, Mindset to Manifestation

In this deeply personal Episode 11 of Hope, Health, and Haha’s, host Winny Chan shares what it truly means to restart fertility treatment—not from fear, but from faith.
Winny opens up about how infertility didn’t just impact her body, but also her marriage, mindset, and identity. After years of living in fear, overanalyzing every step, and blaming herself for outcomes, she reflects on the year-and-a-half journey of healing, rebuilding, and realignment—with God at the center.
This episode explores:
Restarting fertility treatment with a new mindset
How fear and overanalyzing can steal joy and identity
Why mindset alone isn’t enough—and how spirituality changed everything
Co-creating with God instead of chasing the “how”
Choosing peace, faith, and the knowing over fear
If you’re navigating infertility, restarting after loss, or learning how not to lose yourself in the process, this episode is for you.
🎧 Tune in, reflect, and know—you’re not alone.

Episode 10: Bringing Awareness to the Building Families Act

In this important episode of Hope, Health & HAHAs, host Winny sits down with Senator Kelda Roys, the lead author of the Wisconsin Building Families Act, to unpack what this legislation could mean for individuals and families navigating infertility in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin currently has no law requiring insurance coverage for infertility treatment or fertility preservation, leaving thousands of families paying out of pocket for essential medical care. With the state receiving a fertility grade of C and more than 172,000 women experiencing difficulty getting pregnant or carrying to live birth, the need for change is urgent.
Together, Winny and Senator Roys discuss:
What the Wisconsin Building Families Act does — and what it doesn’t (yet)
Why infertility care should be treated as standard medical care, not a luxury
The gaps that still exist, including employer-based coverage and equity concerns
How this bill could impact families, cancer patients, and those facing medically induced infertility
What Wisconsinites can do right now to support this legislation
Winny also shares her personal five-year fertility journey, bringing a deeply human perspective to why policy, access, and advocacy matter.
Whether you’re on the fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or simply want to understand how healthcare policy affects real families, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a call to action.
🎧 Listen, share, and join the conversation — because everyone deserves a fair chance to build their family.

Episode 9: Hormones Unlocked: A Conversation with Dr. Michaela Robbins, DNP

Today’s guest is someone I am truly excited to share with you all- Dr. Michaela Robbins, DNP. 
Michaela is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Board- Certified Nurse Practitioner, and Functional Hormone Expert with over a decade of hands-on experience in hormone health, longevity medicine, and functional + lifestyle medicine. She’s widely recognized for her exceptional hormone and metabolic care, along with her mission to bring more awareness and education to women’s health.
In this episode, we sit down for a truly eye-opening and conversational deep dive into hormone imbalance-what it is, what causes it, how it affects your body, and what you can do about it before it becomes a crisis.
Dr. Robbins breaks down:
What hormone imbalance actually means
The everyday symptoms so many women ignore
How to “reconfigure” and rebalance hormones naturally 
The best tests available for identifying hormone dysfunction
The root causes of imbalance-stress, lifestyle, inflammation, and more
What women need to know before starting fertility treatment
And how to support your body after stopping IVF so you can restore healthy balance
This conversation is warm, honest, supportive and packed with information every women deserves access to-especially those in their fertility journey, menopause, adrenal and cortisol control, hormone balance or thyroid support. 
At East x West, Dr. Robbins sees patients focused on health optimization and hormone balance. 
If you’re struggling with hormone balance, adrenal and cortisol control, inflammation, infertility or just feeling “off”- this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and empowered with real solutions. 
Tune in, take notes, and share this! 
Connect with Dr. Michaela Robbins, DNP:
Website: https://www.eastxwestmed.com/
Instagram: dr.robbins.np
Connect with Winny, NBHWC:
Instagram: 1winnyAK
Foundation Instagram: ray_of_light_fertility
 

Episode 8: Pregnancy & Fertility Issues for Asians: What We’re Not Talking About — But Should Be

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Hope, Health & Haha’s, host Winny Chan explores the hidden challenges Asian women and Asian couples face on their fertility journey—challenges that most clinics never discuss, and that very few studies have truly investigated.
 
Winny breaks down what current research reveals:
✔ Asian couples consistently have lower pregnancy and live-birth rates compared to Caucasian couples
✔ Asian patients often experience lower ovarian reserve, higher rates of balanced translocation, and complex genetic predispositions
✔ Cultural stigma, delayed treatment, and lack of awareness contribute to decreased success
✔ U.S. datasets (CDC, NSFG, SART CORS) show Asian Americans access fertility treatment far less than White patients
✔ Clinics overseas—like those in Thailand—often use customized treatment protocols that U.S. clinics rarely apply
 
Winny shares her personal journey through infertility, finding her voice online, reconnecting with other Asian women, learning from international clinics, and discovering how deeply under-researched Asian infertility truly is.
 
The episode highlights urgent gaps in healthcare:
• The lack of Asian-specific protocols in U.S. reproductive medicine
• Why residents and fellows should be trained to customize care for patients of color
• How racial disparities are acknowledged by ASRM and ACOG — but not yet fully addressed
• The need for culturally sensitive, evidence-based, personalized fertility care
 
From genetics and ovarian reserve to societal expectations and cultural silence, Winny unpacks the full picture—while advocating for a future where Asian infertility is no longer overlooked, minimized, or misunderstood.
 
This episode is a must-listen for:
✨ Anyone TTC
✨ Asian women navigating unknown or unexplained infertility
✨ Healthcare providers
✨ Allies and advocates
✨ Anyone who wants to understand racial disparities in reproductive health
 
Together, we can push for better research, better care, and better outcomes for Asian fertility patients worldwide.
 
Follow for more support, resources, and healing:
IG: @1winnyAK IG:@rayoflightfertilityfoundation