Miracle Pending Podcast

Send a text After five years of infertility, there’s one phrase I’ve heard more than almost anything else: “Why don’t you just adopt?” This is not an episode about making a decision or offering answers. It’s about lived experience. I talk about  why adoption can’t, and shouldn’t, be treated as a replacement for pregnancy or a solution to grief. Support the show 💌 Want more support? Get my exclusi...

Send a text After five years of infertility, there’s one phrase I’ve heard more than almost anything else: “Why don’t you just adopt?” In this episode, I share why that question is far more complicated than it sounds... especially for me, as someone who was adopted. This is not an episode about making a decision or offering answers. It’s about lived experience. I talk about growing up adopted, lov...

Send a text Getting pregnant didn’t fix my grief. I thought it would. I hoped it would. I believed that once I was pregnant, the grief from infertility and pregnancy loss would finally quiet down, especially during the holidays. But it didn’t. In this episode, I share what it’s really been like to move through the holiday season while pregnant after loss, and why grief doesn’t disappear just becau...

Send a text For a long time, I’ve noticed the way we talk about motherhood — how often it’s framed as the moment a woman becomes whole. As someone who is pregnant and stepping into this next chapter, I wanted to slow that conversation down. In this episode, I reflect on motherhood as a new level, not a missing piece. I talk about the years of becoming that make strong mothers possible, the women i...

Send a text If you’ve ever wondered how IVF actually works, this episode walks you through everything. I’m taking you from my first consultation in August 2024, through the endless labs and imaging, my Lupron era, stimulation meds,  bloating, monitoring ultrasounds, and the entire egg retrieval process. Then I break down exactly what happens to the eggs in the lab… fertilization, embryo developmen...

Send a text “Kids are expensive,” they say. And I’m over here like… my daughter has already cost me FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. And she’s still in the womb. In today’s episode, I break down the unbelievable (but very real) financial side of IVF: meds, retrievals, transfers, testing, monitoring, and the fun little plot twist of having Factor V Leiden, which means daily Lovenox injections to keep both...

Send a text TW: Infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss The past 15 weeks have been a whirlwind... from our embryo transfer, to the waiting, to the stress of every ultrasound, and the quiet battle of trying to find peace in the storm. Pregnancy after loss isn’t simple or carefree, it’s layered with fear, gratitude, and constant prayer. If you’re still waiting, still grieving, or if hearing...

Send a text Infertility has a way of turning life upside down—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, I open up about what it feels like to live in that constant state of disorder and how the Holy Spirit keeps drawing me back into alignment. We’ll talk about the chaos of treatments and waiting, the struggle to release control, and what it really looks like to live Spirit-led whe...

Send a text What does the mental load of IVF really look like? It looks like me stepping out of a women’s church conference with a full heart… only to end up sobbing in the hallway because my IVF clinic didn’t have an ultrasound report they needed before 3 p.m. It looks like chasing labs, begging pharmacies, and missing family moments — all because time is everything in fertility treatments and no...

Send a text After weeks of silence, I am back at the mic, and I want to be honest about why. In this episode, I open up about how both positive and negative feedback have shaped my journey with this podcast, how infertility has shifted my friendships, and what I learned recently in my women’s business cohort about choosing your “personal board of directors.” Infertility and IVF are not tidy storie...

Send a text Infertility is heavy. But this episode? It’s a soft place to land. In this episode, I’m inviting you into the small joys that have kept me going in the middle of the hardest season of my life. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a slow, honest look at what joy can still look like, even here . From my husband’s love of mountain biking… to long piano sessions… to cooking gourmet meals when...

Send a text Le me take you back to this spring, when I was preparing for another frozen embryo transfer after two miscarriages. At the same time, I was part of my church’s Freedom program, learning about surrender and abundant life in Christ. In the middle of that study, I found out I was pregnant. Four weeks later, I learned it was a missed miscarriage. I was done. Done with church. Done with pra...

Send a text Your step-by-step guide for the hardest, most tender moments in the waiting season. In this quick bonus episode, I’m sharing a brand-new Patreon series called The Infertility Playbooks — coaching-style episodes that walk you through exactly what to do before, during, and after moments like: Hearing a pregnancy announcement Surviving the two-week wait Navigating family gatherings and ba...

Send a text After miscarriage, pregnancy isn’t just a hope, it’s a trigger, a trauma, a question you’re scared to answer again. In this episode, we dive deep into the fear of getting pregnant again after loss. Not just fear of another miscarriage, but fear of the emotional toll, the physical demands, the mental health spiral, and the weight of starting over. Whether you’re considering trying again...

Send a text What happens when your biggest dreams collide — building a career and building a family — and neither looks the way you thought it would? In this episode of Miracle Pending , Kari discusses  navigating infertility treatments while balancing her career and eventually stepping into entrepreneurship. From 7 a.m. blood draws to big meetings, from miscarriages on business trips to launching...

Send a text In this episode of Miracle Pending , I open up about one of the hardest parts of infertility and pregnancy loss: how it changes friendships. I share my lived experience of navigating others’ discomfort with my pain, and why I refuse to hide what I’m feeling to make anyone else feel at ease. This isn’t about blame,  it’s about being honest, about saying the hard things out loud, and abo...

Send a text Infertility has been nothing short of hell but in this raw and honest episode, Kari explores the unexpected beauty that’s taken root in the pain. From nearly eleven years of uninterrupted marriage to a deep, unshakable trust in her partner, to the years she’s had to prepare her heart for motherhood, this conversation is not about silver linings, it’s about hard-earned truths. Kari refl...

Send a text Infertility is already isolating, but what happens when people start leaving you out, too? In this episode, I share personal stories of quiet exclusion, from not being included in a volunteer opportunity to a Christmas where gifts were opened before we arrived. We’ll talk about how infertility deepens the sting of being forgotten, and why inclusion, especially for the childless, matter...

Send a text This wasn’t the Fourth of July I wanted it to be. It marked the anniversary of my second miscarriage while I’m still in the thick of grieving our third loss from IVF just three months ago. I talk about what this weekend looked like and how grief sometimes shows up uninvited. This is a softer, slower episode about why it’s okay to not feel festive, how I’m learning to protect my heart,...

Send a text Everyone wants to be part of your journey... until you set a boundary. This week on I’m diving into what it really means to protect your peace while walking through infertility. Boundaries aren’t walls, they’re doors. And not everyone gets a key.  Support the show 💌 Want more support? Get my exclusive Infertility Playbooks episodes + more here: patreon.com/MiraclePendingPodcast

Send a text Years ago, an accident at 27 delayed our plans to start a family — and this week, I realized that if it hadn’t happened, I’d have school-aged kids right now. That thought stopped me in my tracks. In this episode, I reflect on the unexpected gifts that came from the detour — a stronger marriage, two businesses, and a version of myself I never would’ve met if life had gone “according to...

Send a text This week on Miracle Pending , we’re talking about the real IVF struggle no one prepares you for: the pharmacy chaos. I’m sharing what it’s really like to chase down fertility meds while trying to hold your life together. If you've ever battled a tracking number like your future depended on it... this one's for you. Support the show 💌 Want more support? Get my exclusive Infe...

Send a text In this first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I started Miracle Pending. We’re talking about what this podcast will be, what it won’t be, and the heart behind it all: real stories, raw moments, and unwavering hope in the messy middle. Support the show 💌 Want more support? Get my exclusive Infertility Playbooks episodes + more here: patreon.com/MiraclePendingPodcast

Send a text In this episode, I share the story of my first fertility treatment, the brutal headaches, and the full-blown meltdown I had in Costco next to the adult diapers. Spoiler: hormones are wild, and pharmacists deserve awards. Support the show 💌 Want more support? Get my exclusive Infertility Playbooks episodes + more here: patreon.com/MiraclePendingPodcast