Do you have a revolving catalog of "what if's" that you play on a constant loop in your head, but don't lead to anything useful? Join me today as I provide some examples of those IVF "what if's" and how you can make those more productive thoughts by switching them to "even ifs.”
Today I am joined by one of the members of my group coaching program, Jess. She shared with us her journey, what brought her to coaching, and what she had found with the IVF This group coaching program.
Do you know how beneficial journaling can be? Join me today as I break down the benefits of journaling and how to use my FREE 30-Day Mindfulness Journal.
Do you often think of choices you have made in the past, that if you had made a different decision, you might not have to go through IVF? If you had sought help earlier, you might already have your family. These are called counterfactuals. Today, I explain what they are, why we do them, and three ways to manage counterfactual thinking.
My last IVF transfer was in July 2021. I wrote a poem the night before we had our beta. Today, I’m sharing this incredibly intimate writing with you all.
IVF isn’t fair! I screamed that from the rooftop for years. This is such a normal thought. Today I explain why we do it, and why it often causes more pain for us.
One of the most common questions that I get asked is, “How do I stay hopeful or positive throughout IVF?” Today I am tackling that question head-on! Im going to teach you about a concept called “equal air time” and show you how a balance of hope and fear is not only realistic but completely natural.
Do you feel like since you started your infertility journey, you walk around and all you see are pregnant people? Today I am going to share with you the part of our brain that is responsible for this; what it is, why it does what it does, and four ways to reprogram this part of your brain.
Do you think it’s possible to give yourself everything you need to navigate the IVF experience? Today I share 3 tips for doing just that, through the lens of parenting yourself.
I get asked all the time, “What’s the one thing you would recommend to someone starting or going through IVF?” Today I answer that question. Join me as I share the one emotion I would give to each and every person going through IVF, if I could, and why.
How often would you say you experience overwhelm throughout your IVF cycle? Join me today as I talk all things overwhelm. Why and how it happens. And, most importantly, how to break free from it.
Join me today as I continue talking about Time Scarcity and specifically the thought, “Time is running out.” We will be talking about how to manage that thought and to help you calm the panic that is typically associated to this belief.
Do you ever tell yourself “this is taking too long?” This is a common thought based in time scarcity. Today I will be talking about time scarcity: what it is, how it impacts us, the main feeling that thought creates, and how you can begin to unravel your time scarcity.
Join me today as I sit down with my former client, Emily. Emily shares her journey through multiple failed cycles and her use of donor eggs, what her experience was like coaching with me, and , her advice for other IVF’ers.
Today we are talking about boundaries. Join me as I break down some common boundary setting misconceptions and offer a few examples on howe to effectively set boundaries.
Do you ever feel like hope is a dangerous thing to have during IVF? You want it, but it doesn't feel safe? Join me today as I talk about why we wage war on hope, why hope can feel so inaccessible to us, and what emotion we can lean into instead.
Today's podcast is all about creating and fostering a relationship with yourself. The key step is becoming your own champion. Join me on the podcast this week to discover how to be your own champion. I’m sharing three steps that you can take to become your own champion and show yourself some love and grace in every imperfect moment.
Have you ever finished an IVF cycle, didn't get the outcome you hoped for or expected, and decided it was all for nothing? Join me today as I explain the Gap vs. Gain mentality and how to create a better experience, even in the face of disappointment.
Do you ever wonder if your grief around your infertility or IVF experience is valid? This is an aspect of disenfranchised grief. Join me today as I explain this incredibly nuanced topic and provide you examples to help better understand the topic to provide more support to yourself and others.
There is a tipping point during infertility that some people reach quickly, while others never reach it. Most of us feel sad, lonely, or disheartened when we think about our life. Those who reach the tipping point just aren’t okay with staying there. The life you want is worth fighting for. Don’t give up on that. This week, hear why crossing the tipping point matters and how embracing small changes can change everything.
Today I unpack all things ‘worry’- it’s usefulness, it’s uselessness, and a five step process to help you manage your worry.
Do you ever feel like you stack worry, on top of worry, on top of worry until everything comes crashing down? Join me today as I explain what worry stacking is, and why we do it, and I share four ways to help stop the stack before it topples over.
Do you ever tell yourself that you're supposed to feel grateful if you're sad? Or that you're doing infertility wrong because you don't feel very hopeful or optimistic? Join me today as I explain why accepting whatever emotion your'e feeling, in the moment you're feeling it, is a gift of freedom that you can give to yourself.
oin me this week as I break down Toxic Positivity. I explain what toxic positivity is, why it’s so prevalent in the infertility and IVF world, and five ways to safeguard yourself from the toxic positivity culture.
Today I am talking about all things gender reveal and baby showers. These events can be difficult for us to navigate. So I will share a quick framework to help you decide if and how you show up to these events- and, above all, how you can take care of yourself during these times.
Today I am introducing a new concept called "Coping Ahead." I utilize this with every one of my clients, with resounding success. The idea is to help create a blueprint for how you want to handle potentially stressful situations. I will discuss what coping ahead is, what it is not, and the framework I use to help develop a coping ahead plan. Follow along with with this Coping Worksheet. The Link is below. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63e683920f93ed601fa2a346...
Trigger warning: Miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss Tune into this week's episode of IVF This. Join me today as I talk with one of my clients, Gina. She shares her infertility journey so far and her journey to find her light following multiple miscarriages. She also shares how she has been able to feel grounded and calmer during her recent transfer cycle.
