IVF This

Do you ever tell yourself "this is taking too long?" This is a common thought based in time scarcity. Today I will be talking about time scarcity: what it is, how it impacts us, the main feeling that thought creates, and how you can begin to unravel your time scarcity.

Join me today as I sit down with my former client, Emily. Emily shares her journey through multiple failed cycles and her use of donor eggs, what her experience was like coaching with me, and , her advice for other IVF'ers.

Today we are talking about boundaries. Join me as I break down some common boundary setting misconceptions and offer a few examples on howe to effectively set boundaries. 

Do you ever feel like hope is a dangerous thing to have during IVF? You want it, but it doesn't feel safe? Join me today as I talk about why we wage war on hope, why hope can feel so inaccessible to us, and what emotion we can lean into instead.  

Today's podcast is all about creating and fostering a relationship with yourself. The key step is becoming your own champion. Join me on the podcast this week to discover how to be your own champion. I'm sharing three steps that you can take to become your own champion and show yourself some love and grace in every imperfect moment.  

 Have you ever finished an IVF cycle, didn't get the outcome you hoped for or expected, and decided it was all for nothing? Join me today as I explain the Gap vs. Gain mentality and how to create a better experience, even in the face of disappointment.  

Do you ever wonder if your grief around your infertility or IVF experience is valid? This is an aspect of disenfranchised grief. Join me today as I explain this incredibly nuanced topic and provide you examples to help better understand the topic to provide more support to yourself and others.   

There is a tipping point during infertility that some people reach quickly, while others never reach it. Most of us feel sad, lonely, or disheartened when we think about our life. Those who reach the tipping point just aren't okay with staying there. The life you want is worth fighting for. Don't give up on that. This week, hear why crossing the tipping point matters and how embracing small change...

Today I unpack all things 'worry'- it's usefulness, it's uselessness, and a five step process to help you manage your worry.

Do you ever feel like you stack worry, on top of worry, on top of worry until everything comes crashing down? Join me today as I explain what worry stacking is, and why we do it, and I share four ways to help stop the stack before it topples over.  

Do you ever tell yourself that you're supposed to feel grateful if you're sad? Or that you're doing infertility wrong because you don't feel very hopeful or optimistic? Join me today as I explain why accepting whatever emotion your'e feeling, in the moment you're feeling it, is a gift of freedom that you can give to yourself.

oin me this week as I break down Toxic Positivity. I explain what toxic positivity is, why it's so prevalent in the infertility and IVF world, and five ways to safeguard yourself from the toxic positivity culture.

Today I am talking about all things gender reveal and baby showers. These events can be difficult for us to navigate. So I will share a quick framework to help you decide if and how you show up to these events- and, above all, how you can take care of yourself during these times.

Today I am introducing a new concept called "Coping Ahead." I utilize this with every one of my clients, with resounding success. The idea is to help create a blueprint for how you want to handle potentially stressful situations. I will discuss what coping ahead is, what it is not, and the framework I use to help develop a coping ahead plan. Follow along with with this Coping Worksheet. The Link i...

Trigger warning: Miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss Tune into this week's episode of IVF This. ⁠ ⁠ Join me today as I talk with one of my clients, Gina. ⁠ ⁠ She shares her infertility journey so far and her journey to find her light following multiple miscarriages. She also shares how she has been able to feel grounded and calmer during her recent transfer cycle. 

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to make decisions, big or small? Join me today as I break down why we struggle with making decisions, how we can make the process in ourselves, and a concept that I use, personally and professionally, when making decisions.

Join me this week as we talk all things people pleasing. What it is, why we do it, and I share a few journal prompts for you to begin unpacking your people pleasing tendencies in order to better support yourself during IVF. 

Join me today as I cover all things fear. Infertility fears are widespread yet rarely discussed; when discussed, they are often minimized. Today I am reviewing several common fears, discussing what fear is and what fear is not, and sharing a letter to fear that anyone can use.

Description: Today we are going back to the greatest hits and hear how I unpack all things 'worry'- it's usefulness, it's uselessness, and a five step process to help you manage your worry. If you're struggling with worry, join my free open coaching call on January 10th at 1pm central: Click this COACHING LINK!

Join me today for another greatest hits episode- the second part of my Infertility Trauma episodes. Today I talk about the importance of taking that first step in trauma recovery, naming it! I will also provide practical options to help you on your healing journey.

Join me today for a greatest hits episode on Infertility trauma. What it is, what it looks like, and why it's a thing. I introduce a concept called "Compounded Trauma" to help listeners understand the context of infertility trauma and that understanding it is the first step towards healing.

Join me and my husband as he shares his experience through our infertility journey. He shares: What it was like watching me go through IVF, his biggest struggles, and what partners can do to support the IVF process. 

Do you feel like you're constantly grasping at straws during IVF? Trying anything and everything but still telling yourself that it's not enough. Join me today, and I will discuss how this is another aspect of perfectionism and how consciously deciding where you want your focus to go is an act of self-love, a gift you give yourself.