Tanja Faessler

Your Fertility Counsellor

Health EN ↓ 83 episodes

I’m Tanja Faessler, an accredited coach, counsellor, and the founder of Counsellingconnectz and Fertilityconnectz. In this episode, I’ll share our journey—from starting in 2012 to supporting over 15,000 clients, a milestone that still fills me with gratitude. At Fertilityconnectz, we are dedicated to guiding you through every aspect of your fertility journey—whether you're trying naturally, going through IVF, or exploring options like egg freezing or donor programs. On this podcast, we will focus on all aspects of your well-being—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, on all levels—because we bel...

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Tanja Faessler

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

EP #57 - Breaking the Silence: Men’s Untold Stories of Infertility with Shaun Greenaway 14.01.2026

What if male infertility didn’t have to be something carried alone — or in silence? In this episode, I sit down with Shaun Greenaway, who shares his deeply personal journey through infertility and the emotional weight so many men quietly shoulder along the way. Together, we explore how male fertility is often overlooked, why education and early testing matter, and how the lack of conversation can...

EP #56 - New Year’s Reflections — Resolutions, Habits & Gentle Beginnings 07.01.2026

What if the new year didn’t ask you to become someone different — but invited you to meet yourself with more gentleness? In this episode, we step into 2026 by reimagining how we approach growth, healing, and change. Instead of pressure-filled resolutions, we explore a softer, more sustainable path forward — one rooted in compassion, presence, and small daily habits that truly support you. Together...

EP #55 - Small Steps, Big Dreams: Building the Life You Want with Kristina Karlsson 31.12.2025

What if stepping into a new year wasn’t about pressure or perfection — but about dreaming boldly, with intention and heart? In this special episode, I sit down with Kristina Karlsson, founder of kikki. K, to explore how to create your best year yet by slowing down, reflecting deeply, and allowing your dreams to take shape with clarity and purpose. Together, we talk about the power of new beginning...

EP #54 - Rowing into the unknown: A Story of Growth and Grit with Purusha Gordon 24.12.2025

What if growth didn’t come from certainty, but from trusting yourself through the unknown? In this episode, we sit down with Purusha Gordon to explore a journey shaped by adversity, courage, and the quiet decisions that lead to meaningful change. From career pivots to personal transformation, Purusha shares how resilience is built by facing challenges head-on — and by staying connected to what tru...

EP #53 - A Gentle Year-End Letting Go 17.12.2025

What if the end of the year wasn’t about rushing forward — but about gently honoring everything you’ve lived through? In this episode, we create space for reflection, release, and peace. An invitation to pause and acknowledge the year as it was, without judgment or urgency to move on. Together, we explore what it means to truly honor your experiences — the growth, the grief, the resilience, and th...

EP #52 - Beyond the Treatment Room with Dr. Janice Tung 10.12.2025

What if navigating fertility treatment wasn’t just about protocols and timelines, but about being held — emotionally, mentally, and physically — through every step of the journey? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Janice to explore the often-overlooked layers of fertility care: the support systems, the emotional landscape, and the science that helps ground expectations in clarity rather than fe...

EP #51 – Healing Your Inner Child 03.12.2025

What if the key to your healing wasn’t about pushing harder — but about gently reconnecting with the younger version of you who still lives inside? In this episode, we open space for the tender, often hidden part of your emotional world: the inner child — the part of you that carries both your earliest joys and your deepest wounds. Together, we explore how inner child work is rooted in psychology...

EP #50 – Masculinity is character — not sperm count 26.11.2025

What if men’s grief was finally given the space, language, and compassion it has always deserved? In this episode, we open up a conversation that is rarely spoken aloud — the quiet fear, shame, and uncertainty many men carry when facing infertility. This isn’t just a medical issue; it’s an emotional journey that often unfolds behind closed doors, shaped by cultural expectations of strength, silenc...

EP #49 - The Hidden Link: Fertility and Men’s Health 19.11.2025

What if men’s fertility wasn’t just about reproduction — but a reflection of their overall health and well-being? In this episode, we open a conversation that challenges the long-held belief that infertility is primarily a women’s issue. We explore how nearly half of all infertility cases involve a male factor and what that means for how we approach reproductive health, relationships, and care. To...

EP #48 – Redefining Strength: The Untold Side of Men’s Struggles 12.11.2025

What if strength, for men, wasn’t about holding it all in — but about allowing space to be seen, to feel, and to heal? In this episode, we open an important conversation about the often-unspoken emotional experiences of men in the fertility journey. With over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and couples, Tanja shares why so many men feel helpless, ashamed, or excluded in a system that...

EP #47 - Speaking Hope: Nourishing Your Mind, Body & Heart with Affirmation 05.11.2025

What if the words you speak to yourself could gently shift the way you experience your fertility journey? In this episode, we explore the power of affirmations — not as surface-level positivity, but as soul-level nourishment that can soften stress, calm anxiety, and reconnect you with your inner strength. Together, we look at how affirmations are more than just words. They are intentional messages...

EP #46 - Why a Strong Relationship Is the First Step to Fertility 29.10.2025

What if your fertility journey wasn’t just about bringing a child into your life — but about deepening the foundation of the relationship that child will grow into? In this episode, we explore how the path to parenthood is not a solo experience, but a profound partnership journey that tests, refines, and strengthens the bond between two people. Together, we talk about what it means to face emotion...

EP #45 - A Moment for You: Reflect, Breathe, Acknowledge 22.10.2025

What if your fertility journey wasn’t just about reaching an outcome — but about discovering who you are becoming along the way? In this episode, we open space to reflect on the deeper layers of identity, resilience, and self-worth that so often go unnoticed amidst treatments and timelines. This is an invitation to step back and ask: Who am I beyond this process? What strength has emerged in me? W...

EP #44 - The Gift of Compassion: An IVF Journey 15.10.2025

What if fertility care wasn’t just about science and medicine, but also about compassion, connection, and emotional well-being? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chua, a fertility specialist with over 20 years of experience, to explore the emotional and physical realities that couples face on their path to parenthood. Together, we talk about his personal experience with IVF, the importance of e...

EP #43 – Mental Health Matters: A Call to Awareness 08.10.2025

What if caring for your mind was just as essential as caring for your body? In this episode, we open space to talk about mental health — not as a weakness to hide, but as a vital part of wellbeing and resilience. Nearly one in two people will experience a mental health challenge in their lifetime, yet so many still carry that struggle in silence. Together, we explore how stigma can keep us from se...

EP #42 - Breaking the Silence: Grief After Miscarriage and Stillbirth 01.10.2025

What if the path to healing wasn’t about moving on, but about finding purpose within your loss? In this episode, I sit down with Felicia Tan, who shares her deeply personal journey through miscarriage and stillbirth — experiences often carried in silence, yet felt with immeasurable weight. Together, we talk about the importance of acknowledging grief, the healing power of writing, and how open com...

EP #41 - Breaking Taboos: Fertility Conversations in Asian Communities 24.09.2025

What if fertility support was not just medical or emotional, but deeply rooted in community? In this episode, I sit down with Kim Unwin, co-founder of Fertility Support Singapore and The F Word Asia, to explore the power of peer connection and open dialogue in the fertility journey. Together, we talk about the emotional weight of infertility, the often-overlooked role of men in these conversations...

EP #40 - The Hidden Link: Gut Health, Hormones, and Fertility 17.09.2025

What if nourishing your fertility wasn’t only about food — but about caring for your whole self? In this episode, I sit down with Marie Belin, a holistic nutritionist specializing in women’s health and fertility, to explore how nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional wellbeing weave together on the path to conception. Together, we talk about Marie’s personal journey into holistic nutrition, the role o...

EP #39 - TCM and Fertility through the Holistic Lens 10.09.2025

What if your fertility journey could be supported not just by medicine, but by a holistic approach that nourishes your whole being? In this episode, I sit down with Edmund Pang, Principal TCM Physician, to explore the intersection of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), IVF, and the daily practices that bring balance to body, mind, and heart. Together, we dive into morning rituals that ground you,...

EP #38 - From Fear to Compassion: A Fertility Manifestation Practice 03.09.2025

What if manifestation wasn’t about asking for what you need — but about softening into the love you’re already ready to give? In this episode, we explore how visualization and manifestation intertwine, not as rigid practices, but as tender invitations to nurture your body, your heart, and your mind. Together, we talk about why calming the nervous system is the essential first step, and how shiftin...

EP #37 - The Heart of Survival: Compassion, Manifestation and Fertility 28.08.2025

What if manifestation wasn’t about forcing an outcome — but about practicing the feelings you long to live in? In this episode, we open space to explore a gentler way of holding hope on the fertility journey: through micro practices of gratitude, compassion, and connection that can shift how you move through each day. Together, we talk about how small rituals — a daily gratitude, a moment of self-...

EP #36 - Checking In & Walking It Out 20.08.2025

What if clarity didn’t come all at once — but through gentle layers we peel back over time? In this episode, we explore the quiet patterns that shape the fertility journey: the tendency to overthink, the longing to control, and the surprising freedom that comes when we allow space for life to unfold. Together, we talk about the restorative power of rest, and how walking side by side — literally an...

EP #35 - Fertility and Decision Fatigue: How to Choose Without Burning Out 14.08.2025

What if making fewer decisions could bring you more peace in your fertility journey? In this episode, we talk about the hidden weight of decision fatigue — how endless choices can quietly drain your energy and cloud your clarity. You’ll learn how to focus on the decisions that matter most, release the ones that don’t, and use rest and mindfulness as tools for better choices. These small shifts can...

EP #34 – Still Trying: Fertility, Grief and Fatigue 06.08.2025

What if honoring your grief was part of your strength — not a sign of weakness? In this episode, we open space for a deeper, often unspoken part of the fertility journey: the quiet weight of grief, the exhaustion that lingers, and the courage it takes to keep showing up. Together, we explore how emotional fatigue, decision overload, and the heartbreak of intangible losses are not signs that you’re...

EP #33 - Reclaiming Hope: Preparing for the Second Half of the Year 30.07.2025

What if the next few months weren’t just about outcomes — but about how you want to feel along the way? In this episode, we shift the focus inward: beyond tracking cycles and timelines, toward emotional clarity, grounding, and meaningful connection. You’ll be guided to visualise the version of yourself you want to grow into — emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually. We talk about asking deeper...

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