The Path to Motherhood Podcast: Navigating Infertility and Pregnancy Loss

Send us a textDuring infertility, our fear of uncertainty gets exacerbated and we are constantly reminded that we don't have total control over the outcome which can lead to feeling overwhelmed. Today, I am talking about thought loops and how to switch from a feeling of overwhelm to a feeling of calm. If you find yourself stuck in a constant feeling of being overwhelmed and want to shift into feel...

Send us a textHi there and welcome to today’s episode of The Path to Motherhood Podcast! In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day being all about embracing equity, I have the pleasure of bringing you guest, Dr. Rowena Winkler. Dr. Winkler, also known as the Inner Muse Mentor, is a women's empowerment coach and she is also here to share her fertility story. Tune in to hear more from...

Send us a textToday, I have my very first guest on The Path to Motherhood Podcast! I am excited to welcome Elysse Wagner to the show. Elysse and I connected on social media and she has a very similar infertility story to mine on the path to my daughter. This episode is for you if you are feeling lonely in your fertility journey because someone else’s story may help you feel less alone. I can’t wai...

Send us a textJoy is available and suffering is optional but you’ll have to provide the joy for yourself. Today I am talking about clean pain versus dirty pain and how to process emotions in a way that leads to less struggle in your infertility journey. If you need help learning how to process your emotions in a way that brings joy, this episode is for you! Let me know what you thought about today...

Send us a textThoughts about ourselves, like our confidence, our beliefs, and our stories about ourselves are put to the test whether we are going through an infertility journey or not. Today, for the month of February, right near Valentine's Day, I want to share my thoughts about a love challenge and cultivating more love and acceptance in yourself. If you need inspiration to find things that you...

Send us a textThe thoughts that you're thinking and how you're feeling about the journey right now is going to determine how you experience the process. Today, I want to work through this concept that our thoughts create our results. Tune in to hear more! Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahBrandellGrab your Two Week Workbook here! SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.c...

Send us a textSometimes in our fertility journey we hear people say things like “all will happen on the timeline it’s supposed to happen” or “what is meant to be will be” or “this will work out according to God’s plan”. Today, I want to talk about a different way of thinking about those statements that can be powerful and empowering for you. I can’t wait for you to listen! Let me know what you tho...

Send us a textToday I am talking about the concept of just showing up and meeting yourself where you are. What I think is so important is to just simply acknowledge where you are and notice that whatever is coming up, whatever those emotions are, or however you're feeling, is totally valid. I can’t wait for you to listen to today’s episode. Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Ins...

Send us a textHi there and welcome to another episode of The Path to Motherhood Podcast! Have you ever heard of the concept of buffering? This concept has been coming up so often that I just thought it was the perfect time to get this out there in the middle of January if you have these resolutions that are top of mind or these lifestyle changes that you're wanting to make. This episode is for tho...

Send us a textHello and welcome to episode 16 of The Path to Motherhood Podcast! On today’s episode, we are going to finish up with the second half of the 23 lessons coaching has taught me. If you didn’t get to hear the last episode, this is part 2, so be sure to go back and listen to episode 15 to catch the first 12 lessons! Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahB...

Send us a textHappy New Year! It’s our first episode of 2023! On today’s episode, I am sharing 23 lessons that coaching has taught me. Tune in as you hear 12 lessons today and then come back next week and hear the other 11. Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahBrandellGrab your Two Week Workbook here! SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode15Be sure to tune in a...

Send us a textHey there! Happy almost New Year! I can’t believe 2022 is almost over. I have big plans for 2023 and just want to thank all of you for listening to this podcast and following along with my journey. On today’s episode, I am sharing eight fertility related New Year’s Resolutions with you. Tune in to hear more! Grab your Two Week Workbook here! I’d love to connect with you on Instagram:...

Send us a textHello and welcome to episode 13 of The Path to Motherhood Podcast! 2022 is coming to a close and we are coming up on 2023. I know with the holidays and this time of year, as well as other parts of the year, there can be hard days that come up. So today, I want to talk to you about those hard days. I’m talking about those days where it feels impossible to think positive. I’m sharing m...

Send us a textHello and welcome to another episode of the Path to Motherhood Podcast! Today I want to share more with you about coaching and what it can really do for you. I share more about my own coaching transformation and how much it has helped me grow on my own journey. I also share more about how I can help you as a coach! Tune in! Grab your Two Week Workbook here! I’d love to connect with y...

Send us a textToday I am talking with you about dealing with bad news. So many of us deal with bad news on this journey and it can be so hard. I’m sharing more with you about what to do when you get this news and how to deal with it. Check out the show notes for this episode (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today’s episode! Grab your Two Week Workbook here! I’d love to connect wit...

Send us a textHello and welcome to another episode of the Path to Motherhood Podcast. The two week wait is one of the most dreaded times in the TTC journey. I’m talking with you today about that two week wait and sharing some practical tips with you that you can use when it comes to your own two week wait. Grab your Two Week Workbook here! I’d love to connect with you on Instagram: @SarahBrandellC...

Send us a textTTC is hard, especially during the holidays. From the questions from family members to the thoughts of wanting a little one to share the day with -it can be a hard time. Today I am sharing my top 5 tips with you for navigating the holidays while TTC.Check out the show notes (link below) for more information on today’s episode including links and resources mentioned. Grab your Two Wee...

Send us a textToday I want to talk with you about the concept of “belief triad”. The three parts of the belief triad are: belief in yourself, belief in this process, belief in your support team. This belief triad framework helps you believe in the possibility and gives you that process or tools to build some of that belief. Tune in to hear more! Check out the show notes (link below) for more infor...

Send us a textThank you for joining me for another episode of the Path to Motherhood podcast. Today I want to talk to you about this idea of “background noise.” This may be a new concept or idea to you but I really want to dive deeper into this. You may say “I feel anxious” but don’t really know why or feel like there is no one reason why you feel that anxiety. These fears, worries, unmade decisio...

Send us a textOn today’s episode, I am sharing a little more about something that we all deal with at some point in our journeys and that is outside voices. These are all of the inputs from other people when you’re on your path to motherhood. I share with you the three different categories that I put these comments into and some tips on how to navigate these comments when they come up. Tune in to...

Send us a textOctober is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. I have mixed opinions about this month and I share more about that on the episode. I address the different types of losses that you can experience on this journey in this episode and address how grief can look different for everyone. I share 7 tips with you on navigating a loss. I hope you find these helpful. I’d love to hear if a...

Send us a textOn today’s episode, I want to share a little more about possibility with you on your path to motherhood. What I mean here is truly believing that it is possible for you to be a mother or have another child. I share with you how our thoughts can sometimes create our reality. (I am in no way saying to place blame, especially on yourself). If we truly believe that something is possible,...

Send us a textHey there! On today’s episode we are going to be chatting about fertility anxiety. How do you know if you are experiencing fertility anxiety? Well, fertility anxiety can be anyone who is experiencing worry, has anxious thoughts, or has fears around their fertility journey. When this comes up, we often want to resist it. My goal with this episode is both help you build some peace with...

Send us a textOn today’s episode we are going to be chatting about navigating negative emotions. I strongly believe that becoming emotionally resilient can help so much on your path to motherhood. Today I want to share with you how to manage and process these negative emotions that come up on this journey. I go through a common negative emotion - anxiety - and help you learn to navigate through th...

Send us a textHey there! Thank you so much for joining me today. It feels surreal to be here talking with you today. I have listened to podcasts for so long and always dreamed of having my own and here I am sharing about a topic that is so close to me. As a fertility life coach, my mission is help women on their fertility journeys and I know as someone who is on this path too that hearing other wo...