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The Path to Motherhood Podcast: Navigating Infertility and Pregnancy Loss

Sarah Brandellwww.buzzsprout.com

Welcome to The Path to Motherhood Podcast. I’m your host Sarah Brandell, an infertility and pregnancy loss mindset coach, wife, and a rainbow baby mama on a mission to help you manage your mind and emotions around the infertility rollercoaster.

I know where you are because I’ve been there. I have been through the long journey to motherhood, the waiting, the fertility appointments, the testing, the unanswered questions, the medications, the shots and I am ready to help. Whether you are just getting started, have an infertility diagnosis, are working on balancing hormones, or going through IUI and IVF, we are here to support you! We share all things navigating infertility, grief, pregnancy loss and so much more.

This podcast is for you if you are ready to learn how to navigate your path to motherhood authentically while honoring the emotions but also cultivating some hope.


Join us each Monday as we walk through how to use the power of coaching to not only feel better along the way but also feel like you have an identity out of just trying to conceive.​

​Connect with me @SarahBrandell on Instagram!

​Download your free 2 week wait workbook here: www.sarahbrandell.com/twoweekwait

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Episodes

70. Two Tools to Create New Thoughts and Emotions

Send us a textJoin us this week as Sarah shares about to simple tools to help you create more intention into your life. These tools can be used to create more of the specific thoughts and emotions we want to see in our day to day. Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Wait Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode70sarahbrandell.com/linksBe sure to tune in and sha...

Jan 29, 202419 min

69. How to Get Unstuck after Infertility Setbacks

Send us a textJoin us this week as Sarah shares all about How to Get Unstuck on your Infertility Journey. I get it we have all been there, this journey can really beat you down, you may feel completely emotionally burnt out and unsure how to keep moving forward. This week Sarah shares 9 times to help you take action and move forward on your ttc journey.Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab y...

Jan 22, 202428 min

68. Building Your Baby Belief Plan on the Fertility Journey

Send us a textJoin us this week as Sarah walks you through the step by step process to create your own Baby Belief Plan. Assess where you are in the journey and go to work creating the belief plan you never thought was possible! Make sure to download the Free Worksheet (sarahbrandell.com/babybeliefplan) so that you can follow along with the steps. Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your T...

Jan 15, 202424 min

67. Creating a Culture of Possibility: Rewiring Your Fertility Mindset

Send us a textThis week we are talking about how to create more belief in Possibility on your infertility journey. TTC can be hard. Having some hope is essential to keep you moving forward. Sarah shares why and how to create more of it. Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode67sarahbrandell.com/linksBe sure to tune in and sh...

Jan 08, 202416 min

66. New Year, New Goals: Sarah Brandell's 6 Resolutions for Your Fertility Journey

Send us a textJoin Sarah this week as she shares her six goals for your TTC journey in 2024. Following along with this podcast week after week will help you to create a new version of your infertility or pregnancy loss journey. Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode66sarahbrandell.com/linksBe sure to tune in and share your ...

Jan 01, 202415 min

65. Speaking Your Truth: Permission to Be Honest About Your Fertility Journey

Send us a textThis week Sarah reminds you that it is 100% okay to be honest in your responses with others about your infertility journey. You owe no one a specific response. You don't have to open up if you're not ready. And No Thank You is absolutely a fair answer. -Infertility Conversations-Miscarriage Conversations-Pregnancy Loss ConversationsBe sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two...

Dec 18, 202311 min

64. Grieving, Growing, and Moving On: Lessons in Emotional Resilience

Send us a textLast week Sarah shared about the importance of building emotional resilience and walked you through how to do just that. This week Sarah shares from her personal story with infertility and miscarriage to open up about how emotional resilience developed in her own life. This work doesn't happen overnight, but it truly does recreate how we experience the emotional rollercoaster of infertility and pregnancy loss.Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on I...

Dec 11, 202325 min

63. Building Emotional Resilience on Your Journey to Motherhood

Send us a textJoin Sarah Brandell, fertility life coach and host of the Path to Motherhood podcast, as she delves into the crucial topic of managing negative emotions on the challenging journey of trying to conceive. In this insightful episode, Sarah revisits the concept of life being 50/50 and the importance of embracing both positive and negative emotions. She shares practical strategies to navigate and process uncomfortable feelings, fostering emotional resilience. Discover the transformat...

Dec 04, 202334 min

62. Parenting through Pain: Dr. Bridget Jones on Communicating Infertility and Pregnancy Loss to Kids

Send us a textThis week Sarah is joined by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Bridget Jones. Dr. Bridget is well known for her work in supporting women through the perinatal phase and supporting the parenting journey. Today we talk about the struggles of parenting through highly emotional times such as infertility and pregnancy loss. We discuss ways to open up about these big topics with your children safely and how to share your authentic emotions to help kids better navigate big feelings. G...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 12 min

61. Surviving the Holidays with Infertility: A Guide to "The Most Wonderful Time of Year"

Send us a textThis week Sarah shares her tips for approaching the Holiday Season. Holidays are always a time of stress, but adding in infertility or pregnancy loss can make them so much more difficult. Sarah shares not only why but also some ways to approach the holidays to make it all a little be lighter. Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sara...

Nov 20, 202330 min

60. More Than a Baby: Managing Secondary Losses in Infertility

Send us a textWelcome to Episode 60 of the Path to Motherhood podcast, where Sarah Brandell, an infertility life coach, sheds light on the crucial subject of Secondary Losses in Infertility. She shares how the impact is more than just delaying having a baby. We also must navigate a loss of experiences, changes in relationships and financial losses along the way.Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching tod...

Nov 13, 202329 min

59. Mastering Boundaries in the Journey of Infertility

Send us a textWelcome to Episode 59 of the Path to Motherhood podcast, where Sarah Brandell, an infertility life coach, sheds light on the crucial subject of 'Navigating Boundaries in Infertility'. She explores the complex landscape of setting personal boundaries, discussing their significance in managing emotional well-being during the trying-to-conceive journey. From debunking misconceptions to offering practical examples in infertility scenarios, this episode provides insightful guidance o...

Nov 07, 202327 min

58. Navigating Emotional Triggers: Halloween with Infertility

Send us a textThis week Sarah delves into the complex emotions that arise during the holiday season for those dealing with infertility. She shares her personal experiences, of Halloween; feelings of pain, jealousy, and frustration.Discover the importance of allowing these emotions to be present and seeking understanding from others who can relate. Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your T...

Oct 30, 202316 min

57. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month: Honoring Loss

Send us a textHost Sarah shares her journey through pregnancy losses and the emotions that have defined her path. She reflects on the significance of October, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and the importance of honoring these experiences. Sarah discusses her losses, her experiences with miscarriages and infertility, and the evolving emotions she's navigated along the way. Throughout the episode, she emphasizes the value of sharing stories and supporting one another during challen...

Oct 23, 202328 min

56. Intentional Thought Creation for Infertility

Send us a textOne of my favorite things to work on with clients is to help them believe in the possibility of having a baby one day. Today on the podcast I am sharing one of my favorite tools to help you do just that! Learn how to create new thoughts with a Thought Ladder. Also, be sure to download the Free Worksheet to follow along this week and next. Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab y...

Oct 16, 202323 min

55. Creating your Baby Belief Plan

Send us a textOne of my favorite things to work on with clients is to help them believe in the possibility of having a baby one day. Today on the podcast I am sharing one of my favorite tools to help you do just that! Learn how to create your own Baby Belief Plan. Also, be sure to download the Free Worksheet to follow along this week and next. Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your ...

Oct 09, 202322 min

54. Building Confidence: Navigating the Infertility Journey with Resilience

Send us a textImagine what it would be like to know going into your next cycle that no matter the outcome you will be okay? That is the gift you can give yourself today. Tune in as Sarah shares her tips on how to build confidence in your infertility journey. Tune into episode 55 and 56 to continue this confidence series!Also, be sure to download the Free Worksheet to follow along this week and next. Apply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode54sara...

Oct 02, 202318 min

53. Embracing Painful Emotions: Your Guide to Coping with Infertility

Send us a textThere is no escaping it, infertility and pregnancy loss create painful emotions. This week we talk all about how to manage the emotional rollercoaster without loosing yourself in the process.Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode53sarahbrandell.com/linksBe sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect wi...

Sep 25, 202325 min

52. Embracing Self-Trust: Regaining Control on Your Fertility Journey

Send us a textWondering how to manage the lack of Control you have while navigating infertility? Today Sarah shares her tips to create the only form of certainty you can have; Self Trust. Tune in to learn how to build your self trust through an infertility lens.Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode52sarahbrandell.com/links...

Sep 18, 202318 min

51. Being Attached to the Outcome - Through an Infertility Lens

Send us a textThis week Sarah shares both her own journey with attachment as well as a handful of her clients. Often we become attached to the outcome on the infertility journey. We think there is no way around it. But Sarah may have a few tricks up her sleeve to help make the whole infertility process a bit more flexible. Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHO...

Sep 11, 202329 min

50. Q&A with Sarah Brandell

Send us a textTo Celebrate Fifty episodes of The Path to Motherhood Podcast Sarah opened her inbox for all of your questions. Today Sarah answers questions about; connecting with a a friend or family member who is dealing with infertility or loss when you are not, how to navigate the infertility journey, when to take a break, what coaching together really looks like, and her favorite foods and hobbies!Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrande...

Sep 04, 202334 min

49. Pregnancy after Infertility or Loss Panel - Part 2

Send us a textThis week Sarah invited on a few women to share their experiences. Going through pregnancy after navigating loss or infertility is a totally different experience. Today these women open up about how they coped with their pregnancy experiences. Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode49sarahbrandell.com/linksBe sure to tune in ...

Aug 28, 202338 min

48. Pregnancy after Infertility or Loss Panel - Part 1

Send us a textThis week Sarah invited on a few women to share their experiences. Going through pregnancy after navigating loss or infertility is a totally different experience. Today these women open up about their pregnancy experiences. Stay tuned for part 2 next week where they answer some of your questions!Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.co...

Aug 22, 202342 min

47. Fertility Comparison Trap

Send us a textThis week Sarah shares her own growth on Comparison over the years and how this has changed how she views comparison along the infertility journey. You can compare in a way that creates more pain or you can compare in a way that inspires you, which one would you prefer? Pregnancy announcements, baby showers, unexpected pregnancies can all make us cringe on this infertility journey. Maybe it is time for another perspective. Let me know what you thought about today’s episode...

Aug 14, 202323 min

46. Dealing with Doubt on the Infertility Journey

Send us a textLast week we talked all about how to create more Hope on the Infertility journey. Of course this week I had to follow that up by discussing a topic we all have to contend with while navigating infertility or pregnancy loss, Doubt. It is bound to come up along the way. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how to deal with doubt and not let it ruin your journey. Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coachin...

Aug 07, 202327 min

45. Cultivating Hope through an Infertility or Loss Journey

Send us a textHope is a tricky subject on the infertility journey. Often women going through infertility or pregnancy loss struggle with how to have hope or even if hope is worth it while trying to conceive. If this is you, tune in. This week I am sharing how to think about hope if you are feeling resistant to it and also how to create more hope if you are struggling to feel hopeful. Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1...

Jul 31, 202338 min

44. A Husband's Experience of Infertility and Pregnancy Loss + An Update!

Send us a textInfertility and Pregnancy Loss affect not only the women going through it, but our spouses too. Today, I invite my Husband on to share his experience of our infertility rollercoaster. He shares what it has been like for him as well as tips for other partners going through this journey. Plus, stay tuned till the end, because we will give you an update on our journey!Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coa...

Jul 24, 202344 min

43. Making Decisions through Infertility

Send us a textBetter decision making is a skill we all could develop for the sake of our infertility or loss journey but also for so many more reasons. This week a dive into the reasons unmade decisions are holding you back on your journey and what to do about it.Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode43Be sure to tune in and share your fa...

Jul 17, 202333 min

42. Life is 50:50

Send us a textOften we create more pain and suffering then we really need to experience on the infertility journey. This week we share how that happens and a few ways to combat it. Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode42Be sure to tune in and share your favorites by connect with Sarah on Instagram: @SarahBrandell Apply for personali...

Jul 10, 202316 min

41. Wins Along the Journey

Send us a textIt is easy on this journey to focus on all the things that have gone wrong along the way. I don't blame ya, I feel it too. But this week we are going to flip the script. Join us as we walk through some of my client's wins along their infertility journey. Let me know what you thought about today’s episode on Instagram: @SarahBrandellApply for personalized 1:1 coaching today!Grab your Two Week Workbook here!SHOW NOTES: www.sarahbrandell.com/episode41Be sure to tune in and sha...

Jul 03, 202319 min
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