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EMMA BARNETT: My IVF Journey & Why I Felt Like I’d Failed at Fertility
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- May 12, 2026
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Summary
Emma Barnett is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster, with more than two thousand interviews under her belt and a seat on BBC Radio 4's Today programme. Emma was encouraged to ask questions from a young age and she’s built her entire career around them. Whether she's holding a politician to a 12-second silence on live radio or interviewing the Prime Minister, she’s known for running towards difficult conversations, not away from them. She’s also become a powerful voice for women. In our conversation, Emma opens up about her IVF journey and the miscarriage that left her so defeated she nearly didn’t go through another round of treatment - the one that led to her daughter. In this episode, Emma shares: What it's like interviewing the UK's biggest politicians Her IVF journey and why she chose to speak openly about treatment when it failed Remembering the people who wanted children and can’t have them How she shut down a troll and their surprising response What intimidates her most in the world… Emma is proof that the best interviewers aren't the ones with all the answers, they're the ones brave enough to keep asking the questions of others and of themselves. Emma Barnett is Great Company. You can follow Emma on Instagram HERE Listen to Emma’s podcast, Ready To Talk, HERE Discover Colour Your Streets - Emma’s family colouring book company HERE If you enjoyed the show, you can also follow us: Instagram- @greatcompanypodcast TikTok - @greatcompanypodcast Jamie - @jamielaing And if you've got thoughts, questions and comments, you can email us at: [email protected] THE CREDITS Producer: Helen Burke & Faye Lawrence Assistant Producer: Issy Weeks-Hankins Video: Josh Bennett Senior Social Media…