{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Fertility Doctor's Shocking Truth: Your Baby Chances Drop 50% Every Year After 32","slug":"fertility-doctor-s-shocking-truth-your-baby-chances-drop-50-every-year-after-32","published_at":"2026-09-10T13:54:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/fertility-doctor-s-shocking-truth-your-baby-chances-drop-50-every-year-after-32","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6259013724.mp3?updated=1776258411","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN6259013724.mp3?updated=1776258411","summary":"Your doctor tells you fertility is \"fine\" until your late 30s, but the numbers tell a different story. In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down the harsh math behind fertility decline and why waiting might cost you the family you want. By age 32, your chances of getting pregnant each cycle start dropping fast. By 40? You're looking at a 5% chance per month compared to 20% at 30. The miscarriage rates paint an even starker picture: jumping from 10% in your early 30s to 34% by age 40. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The exact age when fertility decline accelerates (it's earlier than most think) • Why egg freezing before 35 gives you the best shot at future success • How to calculate your real timeline if you want multiple kids • The fertility preservation options your doctor might not mention 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone passionate about personal growth, especially women making major life decisions based on incomplete information. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian introduces the fertility cliff nobody talks about [02:15] The 50% drop: what happens to your eggs after 32 [04:30] Miscarriage rates by age (prepare to be shocked) [07:00] Egg freezing: the insurance policy that works [09:30] Family planning math: timing your second and third child [11:15] What fertility doctors wish they could tell you This isn't about scaring anyone. It's about making informed choices with real data instead of wishful thinking. The earlier you know these numbers, the more options you have. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: fertility decline, family planning, egg freezing, pregnancy rates, reproductive health Find all episodes at First Principles…","meta_description":"Your doctor tells you fertility is \"fine\" until your late 30s, but the numbers tell a different story. 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