What the F — Rise Beyond Fertility

Loneliness on a fertility journey doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. You can be surrounded by people who love you and still feel emotionally alone. Carrying thoughts and feelings you don’t know how to explain, or holding back because you don’t want to burden others or make things uncomfortable. In this episode, we explore emotional isolation during fertility — why it happens, how it show...

IVF isn’t just physically demanding. It’s mentally exhausting in ways that noone else can see. The constant planning. The remembering. The decision-making. The waiting and second-guessing. The feeling that your mind never really switches off (because it doesn't!) In this episode, we explore why IVF feels so mentally draining, even on “quiet” days, and why feeling exhausted doesn’t mean you’re...

“Just stay positive” is usually meant with good intentions, no harm or people being intentionally cruel. But when you’re already overwhelmed, exhausted or emotionally stretched, those words can trigger you and make you completely spiral. In this episode, we explore why being told to stay positive can feel so unsupportive during a fertility journey. We talk about emotional honesty, the nervous syst...

Honestly, fertility has a quiet way of completely taking over your life. At first, it’s appointments, timelines, cycles, supplements and exhaustion. Then it’s plans on hold, decisions postponed and then you take a look in the mirror and you don’t quite recognise yourself anymore. In this episode, we talk about what happens when fertility stops being just a journey and starts shaping your identity....

Anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions in infertility and is something that pretty much all women feel at one point in their journey. I know I can honestly say that I was angry at times for many reasons. In this episode, I break down why anger shows up so intensely during fertility struggles, what’s happening in your nervous system, and how NLP can help you shift the emotional charge inst...

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why does it feel so easy for everyone else?” — this episode is for you. We talk openly and honestly about the quiet loneliness that comes with infertility and the ache of watching other people’s lives move forward while yours feels like it’s stuck on pause in limbo. You’ll learn why these feelings of isolation, loneliness, resentment, and grief are complet...

When you’ve been on the fertility journey for what feels like forever, it’s easy to lose sight of the woman you used to be. You stop recognising yourself, the version of you who always was up for a laugh, who wasn’t constantly overthinking every decision or waiting for the next appointment. In this week’s episode of What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace , I’m opening up about what it r...

Hey beautiful souls, welcome back to What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace . I’m Tina, and today we’re talking about a fear so many of us feel but rarely admit: the worry that you might never become a mum. If you’ve ever caught yourself holding back from daydreaming about pregnancy, imagining baby names, or picturing your future because the disappointment might be too much, this episod...

Losing friends or growing apart? How infertility impacts your friendships Hey beautiful souls, welcome back to What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace . I’m Tina, and today I'm talking about the real strain that infertility brings to your friendships. Going through infertility can make you feel isolated, not just because of your journey, but because your friends might not fully unde...

Hey beautiful souls, welcome back to What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace. I’m Tina, and in this episode, we’re talking about a fear that so many women feel but rarely admit: the fear that you might never become a mum. I'll talk about why this fear is so heavy, how the emotional weight of infertility can linger, and practical ways to process it without losing yourself. I’ll share...

Hey beautiful souls, welcome back to What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace . I’m Tina, and today we’re talking about one of the hardest moments in IVF: when an embryo transfer doesn’t work. In this episode, I’ll guide you through: Why this loss hits so deeply and how to acknowledge your emotions How NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) can help you regain control of your thoughts, emotio...

Hey beautiful souls, welcome back to What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace . I’m Tina, and in this episode, we’re talking about the frustrating things that people say...friends, family, people close to you. colleagues etc. You know the ones I mean around "just relax it'll happen when you least expect or when you're not trying so hard" or, "take one of mine they...

Hey beautiful souls, welcome back to What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace . I’m Tina, and in this episode, we’re talking about a powerful topic: how energy, mindset, and fertility connect and how science meets holistic healing. If you’ve been on a long fertility journey, you know the stress, fear, and overwhelm can feel all-consuming. But did you know that your thoughts, emotions, and...

Pregnancy after a long and challenging fertility journey can feel like a dream come true… until the fear shows up. The fear that your body might betray you, that complications might arise, or that after years of trying, it could all slip away. In this episode of What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace , I share my own experience carrying my son after IVF and the anxiety that came with fi...

In today’s episode, we’re talking about a topic that comes up often in the fertility journey, feeling like you're carrying the emotional load of infertility alone, especially when your husband doesn’t quite get it. Infertility can leave you feeling isolated and disconnected, especially when your partner doesn't seem to understand the emotional and physical toll it's taking on you. B...

In today’s episode, we talk about the emotional burden of always having to feel like you need to be the "strong one" during your fertility journey. The pressure to keep it all together while undergoing IVF, treatments, and the emotional cra* can feel exhausting and overwhelming. I’m going to talk about why trying to be strong all the time can actually hurt you and your fertility, and why...

In this deeply personal episode, I talk about one of the toughest decisions on the fertility journey: knowing when to stop IVF and how to find peace and purpose beyond the treatment and the dream of motherhood. The emotional toll of IVF can feel overwhelming, and the decision to stop, whether temporarily or permanently is one that many women face but rarely talk about. In this episode, I’ll guide...

In today’s episode, I’m taking you through my own personal fertility journey from the struggles of IVF and emotional exhaustion to finding hope, healing, and ultimately becoming a mother to a gorgeous baby boy. It wasn’t an easy road, and I had moments when I truly thought it would never happen. But through it all, I discovered the power of subconscious, rewiring mindset work  and emotional healin...

In this episode of What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace , Tina talks about the unspoken pain many women face when cultural expectations and generational trauma intersect with their fertility journey. If you’re a woman from a South Asian or Asian background or part of a community where fertility struggles are rarely talked about, this episode will resonate deeply with you. Tina opens u...

In today’s episode of What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace , Tina takes you through how to manage the fear and uncertainty that often comes with infertility and IVF. While it’s completely normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed, you don’t have to let fear control you . Instead, there’s a powerful tool that can help you navigate through this: reframing . Reframing is an NLP tool that all...

In today’s episode of What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace , Tina explores the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and how it can serve as a powerful complement to your IVF journey. Ayurveda isn’t just a healing system; it’s a holistic approach that balances your body, mind, and spirit—something that’s often needed when you’re feeling overwhelmed and drained from the emotional and physical tol...

In today’s episode of What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace , we’re talking about something that many couples face during IVF but often feel too embarrassed or awkward to discuss: the strain on intimacy . When IVF or infertility  takes over your life, sex can quickly go from an act of love and connection to something that feels more like a task or performance —all about timing, ovulati...

In today’s episode of What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace , Tina explores the powerful role that spirituality and energy healing can play during your fertility journey. IVF can take a huge toll on your emotional, mental, and physical well-being, but incorporating spiritual practices can help restore balance, heal, and provide much-needed inner peace. Tina talks about the science behi...

In this heartfelt episode of What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace , Tina talks about something that many women feel but rarely talk about— losing yourself on the fertility journey. IVF and fertility struggles consume your mind, body, and soul, leaving you feeling disconnected from who you really are. Tina shares her own experience of feeling lost during IVF and how she reconnected wit...

In this heartfelt episode of What the F – From Infertility Exhaustion to Peace , Tina opens up with a deeply personal message for the friends and family of those navigating infertility. In the style of a letter, Tina shares what it's truly like emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually for those going through fertility treatments, offering insights into the complexities of the journe...