Join me today as I discuss the concept of arguing with reality; what it is, why we do it, and the one thing you can start doing to move towards acceptance, even during IVF.
Fear is one of the most powerful emotions that we experience and one of the most common during infertility and IVF. Join me today as I discuss what fear is, how it’s different from anxiety, and how you can begin to allow and process fear, without becoming overwhelmed by it.
You’ve heard me talk about Infertility Grief many times before. Join me today as I discuss a relatively unknown condition called Prolonged grief disorder. I explain what it is, to help understand what might be happening for you on your infertility and IVF journey.
IVF & Learning to Receive
Join me today as I share how and why being present for someone going through IVF is the best way to support them. I will explain what the ministry of presence is, and some steps to help you become a better support for the IVF’er in your life.
Join me today as I take a personal look at the phrase, “time heals all wounds.” I’ll tell you why I think that phrase can be so damaging, share what time’s role really is, and what healing actually looks like.
Today I am sharing all the things I am done apologizing for, and I invite you to do the same!
Join me today as I discuss a specific area of boundary setting, the boundaries you have with and for yourself. I am going to explain what they are, why they’re important, and how having boundaries for and with yourself, is one of the best ways to manage the emotional rollercoaster of IVF.
Join me today as I take a deep dive into two aspects of healing, in order to have a more fulfilling and peaceful life, even in the midst of IVF.
Hi! I’m Emily, a bona fide control freak, or at least recovering control freak. Join me today as I talk about how big a factor control plays in our pain during IVF, how you can start to unclench, and spend your energy where it really counts- your personal power.
Today I am talking about all things self-worth. What it means, what it doesn’t mean, and how to build or rebuild your own self-worth.
Do you feel like you’re in an emotional rut? That’s what we call emotional stagnation. Join me this week as I explain what that is, why we do it, and how to get yourself out.
Do you ever feel like you’re all alone in your IVF process? Join me today, as I explain why we feel so alone, and what we can do to feel more connected.
How often do you feel stuck in your IVF journey? I did all the time. Join me today as I talk about all things “stuck,” what it is, why we think we’re stuck, and three ways to help you get unstuck.
Do you ever feel like your whole life revolves around IVF? Join me today as I outline the five areas of your life, I believe, are essential to cultivate community and self-support while on this journey.
Join me today as we dive deeper into perfectionism and how you can make it work for you and stop it from working against you.
Worried about navigating the awkward holiday interactions and questions about your fertility? Join me today as we revisit one of my earliest episodes, and learn ways to protect yourself and your peace, during this holiday season.
Join me today to understand why you hold onto the painful parts of your infertility and IVs journey. I also share some journal prompts for you to begin releasing that pain.
Have you ever wondered about how the coaching concepts I teach, could be applied in other areas of your life, not just IVF? Today I am joined by a former client, Adrian, who shares her journey as well as the other areas that coaching has helped her.
Do you feel like all of the waiting associated with IVF is excruciating? Join me today as I share five ways to think about the wait differently.
Do you ever question when enough will be enough for your infertility journey? Today I offer a four part framework to help you answer that question for yourself. https://www.youtube.com/@ivfthispodcast https://www.ivfthiscoaching.com
Have you ever asked yourself, “Why is this so hard?” Today I break down the four main elements that make infertility and IVF so hard. I discuss what they are, why they are so challenging, and how to manage your mind while experiencing them. LINK TO YOUTUBE!
Have you ever grieved before something happened? Join me today and I discuss anticipatory grief; what it is, why we do it, and how to navigate it when it happens. Link to YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/uRFGq01IwsU?si=aGn7ZxqAsN0gD7Rt
The never ending announcements, reveals, and showers have so many thoughts and feelings attached to them. Today I offer you a mindset shift to help ease the pain and frustration during your IVF journey. Link to YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/uRFGq01IwsU?si=aGn7ZxqAsN0gD7Rt
After the blood, sweat, tears and money of IVF you finally have that baby home with you. Join me today as I discuss the five things that kept me sane during that newborn phase.
Have you been on the IVF journey for a while, finally pregnant, and wondering how to continue to apply the IVF This approach? Join me today as I discuss some key concepts for embracing the good and the hard of pregnancy after IVF.
Most people have heard of fight or flight as trauma or stress responses. This week I talk about the four stress responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn; what they are, and specific examples for how they can show up in your life.
We have so many negative thoughts in and around infertility, IVF, loss. We can spiral downward in them very quickly. Whether it’s that you won’t ever be happy, no one understands you, or that it’s your fault; we often don’t even see them as thoughts. We just believe them. Hear why your negative thoughts matter, and how to begin acknowledging them for what they are.
Secondary Losses: It is 100% unequivocally devastating to want children and not be able to have them, to experience a failed cycle or transfer, or a miscarriage. That’s your primary loss in grief. However, you might have also noticed the ripple effects of things you would not have otherwise lost throughout this journey. These are called secondary losses. Join me this week to understand why we need to normalize secondary losses in infertility and IVF and learn three things you can do to support y...
