What does it feel like to be involved with the infertility community on Instagram? On this episode we join Monica Caron to talk about that #instagramlife and infertility. Social media has provided unprecedented accessibility to information and people within the instagram community. For some that feels like freedom, for others, that is a burden. Let's talk about it! Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring ...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Not everyone who struggles to get pregnant will be a parent. But anyone who parents after struggling with infertility will be affected by their struggle to conceive. So what does it feel like to parent after infertility? In this episode Jesse and Doug dive in to the topic of parenting after struggling with infertility. Dr. Andrea Ganahl joined the team for this special conversation . We are talking about the. importance of working on your mental health NOW, and how infertility plays a very speci...
Jun 14, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 26
It is incredibly expensive to battle infertility. The cost of treatments can be a set back for so many. The pressure to make sure you are spending enough on the future you want without bankrupting that future can be, at times, unbearable. So let's talk about it! In this episode Jesse and Doug are telling you exactly what it feels like to deal with the financial aspect of infertility. Do you know someone who would love this podcast? Send it to them! Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization s...
Jun 07, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Have you ever wondered what your friends are thinking about when you are struggling to conceive? Well, Jesse sat down with her friends to find out for everyone! In this episode Jesse hears from three of her close friends. They talk about what it feels like to walk through infertility with someone from three VERY different perspectives. Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infe...
May 24, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 24
On this episode of The Infertility Feelings Podcast we talk with Kristyn from the Fertility Tribe! We talk about the lasting affects of infertility on our lives and how creating community can be such a vital part of your self care. Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family. Learn more at https://unique...
May 14, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this amazing conversation Jesse sits down with Mary Jane Edwards, a mother who has placed a child for adoption, and Patti Dedmon who was adopted by a couple struggling with infertility. Their conversation about all things infertility, adoption, and the road to finding their feelings is a one of a kind window into what it feels like to place a child for adoption, be adopted and adopt! We often say if you are thinking about adopting after infertility you should talk to some one who had done it....
May 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode Jesse and Doug talk with Katy from Chasing Creation. Her story is one that we all need in our lives! Katy's ability to share her experience of what it feels like to be childfree after infertility is something that everyone in the infertility community needs to hear about. No matter where you find yourself on this journey of struggling to conceive I encourage you to hear Katy's words and see the world through her words. Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who...
May 03, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 21
Let's talk about sex (and infertility) baby! In this Episode Jesse and Doug explore the affects that infertility has on your sex life. If you or someone you love is experiencing infertility you know that it can be an all consuming process. A process that changes you in so many ways, sex life included! Also, Doug discovers a laugh track and uses it perfectly! Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing...
Apr 26, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Will infertility affect you for the rest of your life? It's obvious that infertility affects your present reality. It obviously changes your life, and becomes part of your story. But how about 30 or 40 years later. Will we still be affected my the emotional stress and trauma of infertility? In this season finale episode Jesse and Doug are talking all about how we can build resilience during our infertility journey. To learn more about how you can join the Building Resilience Program check us out...
Mar 08, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 19
We moved on from infertility but our minds never did. In so many ways our minds were still stuck in the mindset of infertility, IVF, and all the stress of trying to conceive. On this episode of The Infertility Feelings Podcast we are breaking down exactly what it feels like for so many when they move on to whatever life offers after infertility. No matter where you are in your infertility journey, and no matter the outcome of your journey the topic of this episode may be really helpful as you fi...
Feb 22, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 18
What does it feel like to be part of a faith community while struggling through infertility. Today we find out! In this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast Jesse and Doug talk about their years of experience dealing with infertility while part of a faith community. ___________ Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with strugg...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
People truly say that oddest things when they find out you are trying to conceive. So many people are hurt and invalidated by being told to "just relax" and it will happen. So what does it feel like to hear these remarks? More importantly, what do we do when we hear these things! This week Jesse and Doug and talking about how all these comments can really just be boiled down to one comment, and what we can do in response. __________ Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who a...
Feb 08, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week on the Infertility Feeling Podcast we are talking to Victoria Nino about her experience using donor eggs. We LOVE Victoria and her experience is important for anyone who is thinking about using donor eggs to get pregnant. We definitely learned more than a few things! Victoria can be found at, www.expectinganything.com and www.infertilityunfiltered.com . For more information on Egg Donation and to find a possible Egg Donor check out, www.gostork.com _________________ Uniquely Knitted is...
Feb 01, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this bonus episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast Jesse and Doug are giving you the all the details for how to get started with Adoption and Foster Care. Taking a small break from talking about feelings to give you all the details you need to know about a world that can be overly confusing! ____________ Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isola...
Jan 25, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In the second part of this series on adopting after infertility we are telling you everything we learned throughout our Adoption and Foster Care journey. The good, the bad, and the ugly! Allow our story to be a window into what it feels like to adopt after infertility. ____________ Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with strugglin...
Jan 25, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Infertility is a life changing experience. The outcome of this time of our life will lead us down many different paths, and for some that may include adoption. So let's talk about how it feels to adopt after infertility! In this 3 part series Jesse and Doug are going through their journey of moving from infertility to adoption. In this first part we explore the difficult task of "moving on." Throughout infertility we must practice the art of moving on in a lot of different ways. However, knowing...
Jan 18, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Going through infertility can be difficult on our relationships. As we go through the many challenges and changes of struggling to grow our family, our closest relationships can hurt on so many levels. Join Jesse and Doug for Season Two of The Infertility Feelings Podcast with a conversation about how infertility affected their relationship and about how they found hope in the midst if their struggle! Jesse and Doug have suffered from infertility without success for the past decade. Throughout t...
Jan 11, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 11
It is tempting to think that we can mentally tough it out during infertility. However, emotionally toughing it out rarely leads to health. So what can we do during our infertility journeys to stay mentally strong? We asked Dr. Andrea Ganahl to explain what true resilience looks like and how we can get it! Join us for our season finale of The Infertility Feelings Podcast. We are so honored to join this incredible community and so grateful for all of our guests. The Infertility Feelings Podcast wi...
Nov 30, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Our journey of infertility was incredibly painful and life changing. But our lives were not the only ones that changed. We were not the only ones who felt the pain of infertility. Our parents, and families joined us on this journey and felt so many things themselves. On this episode I am interviewing MY MOM! We are going to figure out exactly what it felt like to have a child go through infertility. There will be tears, I am just warning you! _________________________________ Uniquely Knitted is...
Nov 23, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What does it feel like to be a man and struggle with infertility? This week we find out! We are so excited to sit down with Matt Barnes and talk about the experiences we had throughout our separate infertility journeys. Matt's story is exceptional, and his perspective is an important one for anyone struggling through infertility. This Podcast is for ANYONE, but if you have a man in your life going through infertility, send them this! ________________________ To learn more about Matt check him ou...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Struggling with infertility means struggling with hundreds of life changing decisions. Here is a PERFECT example of how difficult and life changing these decisions can actually be. Erin has been through so much and gives us a really important window into what it feels like to struggle with infertility for years. Erin is an INSPIRATION, a true infertility warrior. We were inspired by our conversation and we hope you are too. You can follow her at instagram.com/mybeautifulblunder _________________...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
What does it feel like to be struggling with your own story of infertility while helping others move beyond the traumas of infertility as a therapist? Well this week we find out! Dr. Loree Johnson is here to talk about it all! In this weeks episode we are talking about how , even therapists, who know all the ways to care for themselves still feel the weight of infertility. The grief of struggling to grow your family effects everyone, regardless of who you are. Dr. Loree Johnson is giving us firs...
Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Infertility can be a life changing experience. There are so many emotional ups and downs. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to wake up everyday and walk people through such an emotional experience? On todays podcast we find out! Join us as we talk with Dr. Lauren Rubal about what it feels like to be a Infertility Specialist & Reproductive Endocrinologist. Dr. Lauren Rubal, MD, is a fellowship-trained infertility specialist at her private medical practice in Newport Beach, California....
Oct 25, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Struggling to get pregnant can be stressful, infertility treatments can be overwhelming, but does infertility ever become a traumatic experience? In this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast we join up with Anxiety Specialist, Dr. Andrea Ganahl to cover all things infertility and Trauma. ________________________________________________________________ Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing...
Oct 19, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 4
For many, infertility is scary. We fear that the thing we want most in life we will not get. We fear that we might loose ourselves in the journey to grow our families. We fear that our relationships will suffer, and that our lives will change. We fear ALL the what if's. That is why WE NEED to talk about Fear and Infertility. In this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast we are breaking down the feeling of fear. How does fear affect our infertility journey? How can we confront the fear in o...
Oct 12, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 3
1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, but no one can prepare you for the sudden loss of a pregnancy. The pain is unbearable, and for many it leads to isolation and a hidden grief. We are SO GRATEFUL to Carrie Hauskens for walking us through exactly what it feels like to have a miscarriage at 8 months . Her journey is an inspiration and an education for us all. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Allow this to be a HUGE step towards processing your own grief, and understanding ...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our first episode we are talking about what infertility feels like? Yes, it's overwhelming and stressful. Is that normal?! What do we do with all these feelings? For many the feelings of infertility are too much to handle. We avoid them, or shove them away. For others, they become flooded with emotions, making life very difficult to live. How can we understand our feelings during these times and what can we do to manage them in a healthy way? Join us as we interview Dr. Andrea Ganahl about al...
Sep 28, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
