Infertility Feelings

Infertility is  not a season of minor inconveniences, is life-altering. When we take infertility seriously, we can see the stories of those who struggle and bring healing to our own lives.  In this episode, we welcome Emily and Kyle to walk us through the most defining moments of their season of infertility and explore how and why we should take infertility seriously.  Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Pr...

In this special episode, Jesse and Doug invite people into their vision for the infertility community.  At Uniquely Knitted (the non-profit that puts on this podcast) we believe that we can change the experience of infertility, and in this podcast, we outline the three ways that we believe we can do this.   Sign up for the Process Group Waitlist Here.  https://members.uniquelyknitted.org Join our...

Infertility brings up lots of feelings, so we brought all those feelings to Dr. Andrea Ganahl! Dr. Anny is a psychologist and therapist specializing in treating anxiety. She is here to answer your questions about the feelings and emotions of Infertility.  In this episode, we look at the following questions! How do we go forward with Treatment while still processing a miscarriage? How do we grieve?...

Infertility is stressful enough by itself... Then you throw life into the mix and it can become absolutely overwhelming. The feelings that go along with it are complicated. How do you stay engaged with your own life, your community, and the world while going through infertility? What does it feel like when you see yourself not being able to interact the same way you used to? In this episode, Jessi...

No seriously, why do bad things happen to good people? Why did infertility happen to me?! What does this mean about the way I view the world? What does this mean for my thoughts on God and the Universe? In this special episode, we are jumping into the difficult topic of Why Bad Things (Infertility) Happen to Good People! Jesse and Doug have walked with hundreds of people through their infertility...

What do we do with our feelings of jealousy during Infertility? Do we try not to feel jealous? is that even something someone can do? How do we manage the deep pain of wanting what others have? How do we cope with the unfairness of it all?! In this episode, Jesse and Doug dig into what it means to feel jealous during infertility. They explore how we should be feeling towards jealousy and what we c...

Has struggling to get pregnant ever felt like a struggle with guilt? You are not alone. Many people who deal with infertility deal with guilt. You may feel like you are not able to do the same things that other people are able to do. You may feel like you are not doing everything you can, and you might feel like you are letting people down. All these things can lead to a very guilt ridden infertil...

When you struggle with infertility, the self-talk can get really negative, really fast. In this episode, Jesse and Doug discuss what it feels like to experience unrelenting negative self-talk during infertility. Jesse talks about how she can be a bully to herself and say mean negative things. Doug talks about how his anxiety and excessive thinking can turn into negative self-talk. If you have ever...

Infertility can make us doubt our worth. Let's talk about it.  In this special episode we get to meet Krista and Kelly, future process group leaders and program alumni at Uniquely Knitted. We talk about their unique connection to Uniquely Knitted and how struggling with worthiness can affect your mental health during infertility. Are we worthy to grieve with the rest of the infertility commun...

When you are struggling to get pregnant going to church can get... complicated. Church can be a life giving place, it can also be a place filled with difficult comments and programming geared to young families. In this episode we are talking all about the feelings that go along with attending a church gathering with struggling to conceive. If you are struggling with infertility and you attend chur...

What does it feel like to be struggling with infertility on Father's Day? Well, it doesn't feel great! In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to be a man struggling with infertility when the whole world is celebrating Fathers.  We talk about how Father's Day differs from Mother's Day and how the pressure put on men to be good fathers can add to the pressure of infert...

What does it feel like to go through infertility with all the worlds information in the palm of your hand? Well let's talk about it!  Your phone can be both a blessing and a curse when you are struggling to get pregnant. It can be a source of information, encouragement, rest, and entertainment. It can also be a source of jealousy, fear, pain, and endless information. Finding a way to deal wit...

When you have struggled with infertility, sometimes there are some hard dates to process. Maybe it's a birthday that reminds you of another year passing by. Maybe it's the pain of wanting to be a mother on Mother's Day. Or maybe it's the watching a due date pass by for the baby you lost. These dates can have a huge impact on us... Let's talk about it.  In this episode Jess...

What does it feel like to process the fact that you may never have Biological Children? Well... For starters, it feels overwhelming.  In this Episode of The Infertility Feelings Podcast we are talking all about it! For many people who struggle with infertility, not having biological kids is the elephant in the room, the thing everyone sees but no one wants to talk about it.  In this episode we hel...

Infertility affects your thoughts, but do your thoughts affect your fertility? In what ways does infertility affect your thinking, and in what ways can we think healthier about our bodies and our fertility? In this special episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast, we are welcomed by Psychologist, Dr. Andrea Ganahl. We talk with her about how we can control our thinking during infertility and ho...

Many who are trying to get pregnant HOPE that this next time, is the time that it will work.  Many who are trying to get pregnant, are tired of HOPING. A lot of people are afraid of HOPE because HOPE has hurt them so much in the past. So let's talk about hope and infertility! In this episode, we are joined by Natalie Dillow. Natalie is a process group leader here at Uniquely Knitted and is he...

There is a lot to grieve when it comes to infertility. There is a lot to process when you are struggling to grow your family. Have you ever looked at your partner and asked yourself, why are we responding to this so differently? Well, this episode is for you. Everyone will grieve infertility in their own way, this podcast episode explores what that feels like! Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Orga...

In this special episode The Infertility Feelings Podcast welcomes Patricia Heaton and David Hunt! In this episode Patricia Heaton and David Hunt share about their new project 'Unexpected.' Unexpected follows the ongoing relationship of Amy (Anna Camp) and Bob (Joesph Mazzello) as they navigate infertility, Amy’s ever growing animal collection, and their struggle to adopt. In this episode...

If you struggle to get pregnant, the chances are that you have spent many days and nights hoping that this whole nightmare of infertility will just go away. That one day, you will get a miracle. The reality is that for many people, the miracle might not ever come.  So what do you do then? What does that feel like? If you have ever wondered what it would feel like to deal  with infertility without...

It feels like Infertility and being Type-A don't mix.  There are so many little projects to do, so many things to crush and accomplish. However, nothing ever goes to plan and right when you think you have done enough, infertility puts you on a roller coaster of emotions. You can doubt who you are at the core of your being! If you have ever said, "why isn't this working, I have done...

Infertility can feel like one really long bad day. But anyone who has struggled to conceive knows that some days are really bad.  This episode is for those really bad days. If you are in need of some comfort during your struggle to get pregnant, we are here for you and understand what it feels like to be overwhelmed with the weight of infertility. This episode is gentle, and will meet you where yo...

Infertility can cause some severe overthinking, and the feelings that go along with it can HURT. In this first episode of 2023, we discuss how infertility can send us into a downward spiral of overthinking. Some overthinking is understandable, sometimes it goes too far and can start to feel unhealthy. How do you know the difference, and what can you do about it? If you have ever overthought during...

In this end-of-year episode Jesse, Doug, and Natalie are processing what the New Year feels like when you struggle to get pregnant. We get a chance to look back on the year we have had at Uniquely Knitted, and we talk about what we are looking forward to in 2023. If you have ever felt like the New Year is a painful time of year when you struggle with infertility then this episode is for you! The I...

Have you ever wondered what our parents think about infertility? Well, today we are finding out! In this special episode, Jesse is joined by Tammy and Randy, her parents! We are talking about the way our parents feel when we struggle with infertility and we are looking at the unique role they play in our infertility stories.  If you have ever wanted a window into a parent's mind when you are...

Has infertility ever made you wonder where you belong? Do I belong with all my friends who keep getting pregnant? Where do I belong in this infertility community? Where do I belong after all this is over? If you have ever wondered where you belong this episode is for you! Not to make this all personal, and I know you're probably reading this on your phone but... If you are wondering where you...