What does it feel like to look back on struggling to grow your family for ten years? Well... It's a lot. In this episode, Jesse and Doug are telling their unique infertility story and giving their insights into what it is like to struggle through TTC, IUI, IVF, Adoption, and Foster Care. If you have ever wanted insight into what it's like to come to the end of your family growing season this episode is for you. ❤️ Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affe...
Sep 05, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Sometimes infertility makes us very ANGRY... So let's talk about it! Whether it's missed expectations or the injustice of having to be the ones who experience this, infertility can really make us angry. In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to experience anger when struggling to get pregnant. We will also look at what we can do with our anger during infertility. Plus, you get to hear the words Pure Unadulterated Rage multiple times, so that's a plus. If infertility has ever made you ...
Aug 01, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Infertility brings up a lot of emotions. So today we are sitting down with Therapist Dr. Andrea Ganahl to give her some burning questions we all have! How can we deal with the anxiety of starting a new cycle? How do I get my husband to open up about his feelings? How do I deal with family during infertility? How do I cope with the fear of making the wrong decision? If you have ever wanted to know the answer to any of those questions then this episode is for you! Dr. Anny is a gracious gentle the...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 54
What does it feel like to get invited to a baby shower when you are struggling to have a baby? Today we are talking all about it. In this episode, we are talking about whether or not we should try to go to baby showers. We look at some of the reasons we would say NO, and some of the reasons we would say, MAYBE to baby showers when we are struggling with infertility. Jesse also is giving us 5 real ways to attend a baby shower in a healthy way! Baby showers and other baby-related events can be ove...
Jun 28, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 53
What does it feel like to go to a fertility clinic when you are struggling with infertility? Today we are talking about it! In this episode, we talk about waiting rooms, doctors, self-care, and the odd way we relate to fertility clinics. Not everyone going through infertility will go to a fertility clinic but for those who do, we need to talk about what it feels like! Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bri...
May 30, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Have you ever wondered what your siblings think about your struggle with infertility? Well, on this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast, we will find out because Jesse is talking with her siblings all about infertility! We are joined by Abby and Ben (Jesse's sister and brother) to talk all about what they felt when Jesse was going through infertility. This conversation is a great window into how people experience our stories of struggling to conceive. Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Org...
May 23, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 51
For some people, Mother's Day is a hard day. When you are struggling with infertility it can be a reminder of all the things you wish you had. It is hard to explain what it feels like to see so many people celebrated for having the one thing you are fighting so hard to get. In this special Mother's Day episode Jesse and Doug talk about how they make it through days like this. This episode will teach you 4 things you can do this week in preparation for Mother's Day or any other day that feels hea...
May 02, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 50
What is infertility, what are fertility treatments, and how does it feel to struggle with infertility? In this special National Infertility Awareness Week episode, we are talking directly to the friends and family of those who are struggling to conceive. This episode is designed to be listened to, and sent to people! In this episode, we talk about the VERY BASICS of what infertility is, and some of the common treatments people may choose to do. This is in no way supposed to be an exhaustive list...
Apr 25, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 49
What does it feel like to deal with Male Factor Infertility? In this special, all guys episode, we are going to find out! Doug is joined by the outstanding Kyle McGrath as they dive into what it is like to struggle with Male Factor Infertility. In this episode we talk about the emotional side of discovering you are dealing with Male Factor Infertility. We look at how we usually respond as men when we see our loved ones going through fertility treatments, and we look at what we can do to better h...
Apr 18, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Nobody wants to experience infertility. The treatments and the trying are exhausting. Doing a treatment like IVF can take so much of your time, attention, money, and emotions. So what does it feel like to be doing treatments and dealing with infertility for years?! Today we are joined by Stacey Burmaster to talk all about it. In this conversation, we talk about Stacey's experience with IVF. We talk about what it feels like to go through ten embryo transfers, what it feels like to watch people be...
Apr 11, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Being pregnant after infertility is a beautiful, anxiety-provoking, happy, scary, and unique experience. It's something we should all think about regardless of where we are at on this infertility journey, so let's talk about it! We are so honored to be joined by the wonderful Mary Doherty to talk about what it feels like to become pregnant after infertility. In this episode we talk about how infertility leaves a legacy on your life, and how becoming pregnant does not immediately erase all the fe...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 47
What does it feel like to struggle with infertility for 5 years without ever wanting to do an IUI or an IVF treatment? Today we are joined by Krista to find out! In this episode, we talk about how everyone's experience with infertility is different and that there is no, "one size fits all," way to approach treatment. We talk about how we can feel judged for our decisions, and how to choose empowerment over shame when it comes to infertility. Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving ...
Mar 29, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 46
What does it feel like to struggle with secondary infertility? What does it feel like to have to explain yourself when you tell people you want more kids? What does it feel like when your family does not feel finished? Today we team up with Natalie Dillow to find out. Natalie is a Uniquely Knitted Process Group leader and helps us all understand a little more about what it's like to struggle with secondary infertility. Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally...
Mar 21, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Our faith can be a foundational part of our life. For some, infertility can shake that foundation and put us into a crisis of faith! Let's talk about it! In this episode, we spend time thinking about what it feels like to have our experiences in life not match up with our beliefs. What do we do when we feel like our faith works for others but not for us. We talk about how we move forward and how we can use the skill of grief to enter into a season of exploring what the future of our faith can lo...
Mar 14, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 44
What does it feel like when all your friends start having kids and you feel left behind? What can we do when we feel like people are moving into the mom club and we are left wanting? What do we do when infertility feels like losing friends? Today we are getting into it! In today's episode, we are talking about why infertility can cause us to lose friends and makes us feel isolated. If you have ever felt like infertility has contributed to losing friends this episode is for you! We hope you feel ...
Mar 07, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 43
If you have ever experienced infertility then you probably have heard someone ask you... whose fault is it? Maybe, you have even asked yourself, is our infertility my fault? In this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast, we are jumping into it! Join Us! In this episode, we talk about why people feel the need to ask us, whose fault it is. We talk about how we even wonder if infertility is our fault, and why so many who suffer from Male Factor Infertility blame themselves for infertility. If...
Feb 21, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 42
If you have ever felt stressed or anxious during infertility please listen to this episode! Dr. Andrea Ganahl has joined us again to break down how we know if we are dealing with stress or anxiety when struggling to conceive. In this conversation, we talk about the difference between stress and anxiety. We give you the first step in how to deal with stress and also how to deal with anxiety. Dr. Anny is a gem of a human, It’s our first episode in 2022, Jesse lost her voice, we are back baby! If y...
Feb 07, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this special year-end episode we talk about the growth of the Infertility Feelings Podcast, ways that you can join our community, and why reaching out for emotional help is so important when you're struggling with infertility. The first 10 minutes of this episode is a year-end wrap-up and then we move on to a conversation with our friend Natalie about why getting help on your journey is so important. We are so grateful to all who have listened to the Infertility Feelings Podcast and we are lo...
Dec 27, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 40
How do you deal with good news on the infertility journey when it feels like you are swimming in a sea of bad news? In this episode, we are diving into one of the hardest topics to talk about! Throughout our infertility journey, it was mostly bad news, which is common for so many people. However, throughout the process, there were times when we would receive positive, encouraging information about our fertility. How do you process this good news in the middle of infertility?! Well, today we are ...
Dec 13, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 39
What does it feel like to struggle to conceive in a bigger body? Today we are sitting down with Nicola Salmon, (The Fat Positive Fertility Coach) to talk ALL about it! Nicola is a wonderful human and advocates for people struggling with infertility in bigger bodies. We talk about the correct language for talking about our bodies, the cruel nature of bias against fat people, the insane world of going to the doctor when you are fat, and all the ways in which we can start being more human. LISTEN T...
Dec 06, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The Holidays can bring up a LOT of emotions when you are struggling with infertility. How do you cope with the endless Holiday Parties and the awkward questions about kids and family? How on earth do you cope with the endless stream of Holiday cards?! In this Holiday Episode we talk about what it feels like to deal with infertility at Holiday events, during family parties and during a season that is so geared for children. If you are starting to think about all the ups and downs of the Holiday S...
Nov 22, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 37
What does it feel like to grow your family through Surrogacy? On this episode of The Infertility Feelings Podcast, we are joined by the wonderful Matt and Stacey Barnes! They have an amazing story of growing their family through IVF and Surrogacy. If you have ever wondered what it feels like to use a surrogate please listen to this episode. Matt and Stacey have a healthy energy of ownership that we all could grow from! In this episode, we talk about IVF Twins, emergency surgery after IVF, choosi...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 36
How do you know when it is time to move on to what is next? This is probably the hardest question there is when you are struggling to conceive. In this episode, we are diving into what it feels like to be stuck in this position. We talk about how not all bridges burn when you cross them, how it's ok that our identity changes throughout this process, and that not all moves are permanent moves. If you feel like you would like to process where you are at in one of our process groups please check us...
Oct 18, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Infertility is an overwhelming experience. To have to experience it in the middle of a pandemic just feels cruel. However, it's the reality for so many. In this episode Jesse and Doug are breaking down what it feels like to be in this struggle of infertility during a pandemic. All of us have been effected by this pandemic and so many of us have had canceled visits with our Doctors, missed cycles and so many traumatic moments. On thing we can all agree on is the overwhelming isolation we all feel...
Oct 11, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 34
How do we deal with something that completely changes our life? How do we cope with something that overwhelms our coping mechanisms? In this episode we are joined by the very lovely Mary Doherty to talk all about it. We talk about her unique journey through infertility as an actress in London and how she found hope through the Uniquely Knitted Community. Mary is an alumni of our Uniquely Knitted programs and we talk all about coping with infertility in our community. Learn more about the Uniquel...
Oct 04, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 33
What does it feel like to go through the painful process of infertility as a gay couple? On this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast we are joined by the wonderful Katie and Chelsea to talk all about it! From having to deal with infertility in the midst of Covid, to navigating the constant investigation from people into their fertility issues as a gay couple, Katie and Chelsea have experienced a lot. We are so grateful for them and their ability to tell us all exactly what it feels like ...
Sep 27, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Dealing with infertility is one of the hardest things you can ever go through. How are you supposed to work at the SAME TIME! For so many, this is a reality. Many are having to navigate all the challenges of working while struggling through the trying and the treatments. On this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast Jesse and Doug are breaking down what it feels like to deal with infertility and be working. Offering some hope that we can indeed have full working lives while still trying to...
Sep 20, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 31
1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. So why is miscarriage still such a taboo topic? Why is this painful reality so hidden? On today's episode we are talking to Arden The Miscarriage Doula. She takes us deep into her story and helps us understand what it feels like to experience a miscarriage. This story is raw and powerful. Arden gives words to what so many people have felt and provides valuable insight into how we move through the grief and trauma of miscarriage. This episode is graphic, and...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 30
We are BACK! The Infertility Feelings Podcast has returned from summer and we are taking about all things Infertility and Time. For Jesse and Doug, infertility took way longer than they expected, an overwhelmingly common tale for those struggling to conceive. For this first episode back from summer we are diving into the difficult feelings of time and infertility. What does it feel like for this to take so long? How can we begin to deal with those feelings? Infertility may take a long time, but ...
Sep 06, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 29
We asked Dr. Anny all your questions about infertility and Mental Health! How do I celebrate with my friends while also being overwhelmed with sadness? How do I not hate my body in this process? What tools do you have for moving forward? Those are just SOME of the questions we got to ask Dr. Anny. Therapy can be a difficult journey to jump into during the infertility process, we are so excited to be able to bring a therapist to you! Uniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who a...
Jul 05, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 28
