My Fertility Journey

This Chat with Jan Silverman, Fertility Councelor at Create Fertility Center, left me with a heart full of gratitude. It was a deep conversation about her own Fertility Journey and all things surrounding the hardships of this struggle. I am sure you will find amazing and incredibly valuable information and advice here to support you in your path.  Find Jan here. Her email address is available for more information about her Support groups. Book: Our Body, Ourselves Resource: Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society Don't forget to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE! And leaving us a 5 Star REVIEW is a great way to support the show. FIND Bianca Bolissian and MY FERTILITY JOURNEY: Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details. Instagram: @myfertilityjourney.ca and @biancabolissian Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com

Amanda was the first guest I interviewed that works with Pilates like me, and it was such a good and insightful conversation about how we saw out bodies during this struggle. Trigger warning: Amanda now has a baby boy that was born after the cycle she is talking about during this interview. I hope this brings a spark of hope to your journey too. How to find Amanda: Instagram @impactpilates Website Impact Pilates Impact Pilates YouTube Channel Don't forget to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE , and leave us a 5 Star REVIEW! FIND Bianca Bolissian and MY FERTILITY JOURNEY: Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details. Instagram: @myfertilityjourney.ca and @biancabolissian Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com

I've never had a Chat with so many different topics and so many good insights and lessons Like this one! This conversation was a pleasure to have and I'm sure you will find so much support in this  episode with Monica Bivas, Fertility Coach and Author of the IVF Planner. It still amazes me the strength and resilience that Fertility Warriors have and how some, like Monica, are able to take all that pain and suffering and turn it into love and support. Trigger warnings: Pregnancy loss, stillbirth, suicidal thoughts, abortion conversation How to find Monica Bivas: Instagram @monicabivas Website Monicabivas.com THE IVF PLANNER - Amazon.com THE IVF PLANNER - Amazon.ca Don't forget to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE , and leave us a 5 Star REVIEW! FIND Bianca Bolissian and MY FERTILITY JOURNEY: Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details. Instagram: @myfertilityjourney.ca and @biancabolissian Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com

Our first episode back brings an amazing chat with Lorena Garcia from Majka. She shares with us her struggles during early motherhood ad how her company was born from realizing that we need self-care, high quality nutrition and convenience when we're caring for a little human. Definitely protect your heart if you're not ready to listen to this but keep in mind that although Majka's focus is on Birther nutrition and support their products are amazing and will fit and benefit anyone with a busy life that needs to get good quality food in fast. Check out LOVEMAJKA and use the CODE: MYFERTILITY20 for 20% off! Don't forget to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE , and leave us a 5 Star REVIEW! FIND Bianca Bolissian and MY FERTILITY JOURNEY: Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details. Instagram: @myfertilityjourney.ca and @biancabolissian Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Photograph by Natalie Sorichetti Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A  

Here we go! It took a minute (more like exactly 365 days, but who's counting?) and I'm back with some very emotional, insightful and special guests. This Season will have a bit of everything, the experts, the warriors, the technical, the granola, and some sprinkles of baby, motherhood and parenthood content. Look and listen for the triggers in the notes and beginning of the episodes but I invite you to stick around and look for the ones that are safe because the guests will help you a lot, I'm sure of that! All my Love and Cheers, to a great Season!   Don't forget to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE , and leave us a 5 Star REVIEW! FIND Bianca Bolissian and MY FERTILITY JOURNEY: Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details. Instagram: @myfertilityjourney.ca and @biancabolissian Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Photograph by Natalie Sorichetti Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A

It's been quite the ride. In this Episode I go through all the lifestyle changes I applied from 2013 to 2020. Here are details and links of what I talked about in this Episode and more: Books: It Starts With the Egg The Better Baby Book Taking Charge of Your Fertility Spirit Babies Season 1 Episode #2: Inside the Mind of an IVF Doctor - with Dr Librach Season 2 - Episode #6: When My World Came Crumbling Down How to find Create Fertility Centre: Website - www.createivf.com/ Instagram - @createfertilitycentre   How to find Anne Mathews - Instagram - @energytreeanne Supplements: Ubiquonol (Natural Factors) PRE NATAL (Thorne, Baby & Me 2) DHEA (Consult with your Doctor) DHA (Nordic Naturals) Melatonin (Natural Factors) Vitamin D (Consult with your doctor and get tested!) Magnesium (Can-Prev) NAC (AOR 240cap - AOR 120cap)   Microscope  - Home Ovulation Testing Kit   BBT - Information on Basal Body Temperature   Qigong and Meditation Class - Now Online so can be assessed from anywhere in the world! Sing Up for First Free Class HERE! Inner Peace Qigong - Instagram   Dirty Dozen Foods - How to Avoid Foods High in Pesticides   Shower Water Filter - Santevia   Menstrual Cycle - All You Need to Know   DIY LAUNDRY DETERGENT  4L of water  1cup of washing soda (Simply Clean ) 1cup of baking soda (Arm & Hammer) ⅔ cup of liquid Castile soap (Dr. Bronners) 30-50 drops of essencial oil (optional) *All Amazon links are affiliate links. By using them you help support the Show :)

In this Solo Episode I talk about the disheartening feeling of getting diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, the rush of emotions that it triggered and how I managed to deal with it. Don't forget to FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE , and leave us a 5 Star REVIEW! Book recommendation: Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols   FIND Bianca Bolissian and MY FERTILITY JOURNEY: Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Instagram: @myfertilityjourney.ca and @biancabolissian Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A  

Today's chat with Isis was not an easy one, she tells her story of loss. She had a still born child at 19 weeks. She has a kind and hopeful soul and shared about her struggle as well as how she's grieving and healing from it. Her and her husband are a power couple, so strong and resilient. Head to her IG account and say hi, send her all the love and share her story so more people in her situation feel supported. If you feel this episode might be too much to listen to, reach out to Isis for support, she will be there for you with open arms and her beautiful smile. How to find Isis: Instagram: @raisingaangel   FIND Bianca Bolissian and MY FERTILITY JOURNEY: Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Instagram: @myfertilityjourney.ca Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A  

Today's chat with Jess and Cerys was really fun and enlightening. They are a gay couple from the UK that are going through IVF to conceive. We chatted about sexual education, the lack of the human touch and inclusivity in the material we learn in school. They also shared how they experience has been in choosing a Fertility Clinic that worked well with same-sex couples and met their expectations. It was so interesting to hear from them what are the hurdles they're going through in this journey. Have fun listening to these amazing humans! How to find Jess and Cerys: Instagram: @bumpintheroad2021   FIND Bianca Bolissian and MY FERTILITY JOURNEY: Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Instagram: @myfertilityjourney.ca Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A  

Tanisha tells us all about the roller coaster of receiving a cancer diagnosis at a young age, and then dealing with the uncertainties of Fertility Treatments due to that.  She is a true warrior and here to help out the community bringing awareness to Endometriosis, Uterine Cancer and Infertility. She is caring, strong and crazy resilient! Follow her for inspiration and contact her if you need to chat to someone amazingly supportive. How to find Tanisha: Instagram: @tenacious.ta.nisha     FIND Bianca Bolissian and MY FERTILITY JOURNEY: Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Instagram: @myfertilityjourney.ca Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A  

Ola talks about her experience seeking Fertility Treatment abroad and how covid has affected her journey. We went a lot into the mental aspect of this struggle and how to apply self-care. Ola also shares how she started her Podcast during the pandemic and how her community and reach is expanding into different platforms. How to find Ola: Instagram: @fertilityconversations and @fertilitycoalition Blog: Fertilityconversations.com Podcast: Fertility Conversations   FIND Bianca Bolissian and MY FERTILITY JOURNEY: Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Connect with me @myfertilityjourney.ca on Instagram. Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A

Today we reflect on recent events, including George Floyd's Trial verdict, racism in the medical system and Fertility treatment world. How changing plans makes feel and how ultimately, missing one week of the podcast makes ZERO difference in the big scheme of things. The reading of the blog post is about when the doctor told me I couldn't conceive naturally, how that made me feel and how I ultimately pulled through after that awful appointment. It was a day that marked my life forever and it affected not just me and my husband but those around us. MY FERTILITY JOURNEY PODCAST: For the month of April use Code BIANCA10 for 10% your order at Pretty Frank! @heyprettyfrank All natural products. Deodorants are my Favourite! Click HERE to SHOP at Beauty Counter. Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Connect with me @myfertilityjourney.ca on Instagram. Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A

Crystal talks about her incredible TTC journey so far, with so many unique twists and turns. She shares about the creation of her beauty product line, how it came to her almost like a therapy and also helped her fulfill this passion for clean, toxic-free products. Crystal is also a Fertility Coach, contact her for details on her private consultations and Group Support Sessions! How to find Crystal: Instagram: @bloomissnaturals Website: Bloomiss.com USE CODE: FERTILITY for 20% OFF Instagram: @fertilityblooms Instagram: @bloominghopesfertility   MY FERTILITY JOURNEY PODCAST: For the month of April use Code BIANCA10 for 10% your order at Pretty Frank! @heyprettyfrank All natural products. Deodorants are my Favourite! Click HERE to SHOP at Beauty Counter. Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Connect with me @myfertilityjourney.ca on Instagram. Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A

Alexie speaks all the raw truths about infertility in this Episode. It's heartbreaking yet she carries the sense of hope and positive attitude throughout it all. What hits me the strongest from Alexie and Tom's journey is the companionship and love they have for each other. And you can see that portrayed in their Instagram feed so beautifully, with all the ups and downs that this journey brings. They had to deal with male infertility mostly so Alexie tells us all the details behind using donor sperm. Go follow their journey! How to find Alexie: Instagram: @epicquest4babyreilly Recommendation: Ashley Hall @good.grief.foryou   MY FERTILITY JOURNEY PODCAST: For the month of April use Code BIANCA10 for 10% your order at Pretty Frank! @heyprettyfrank All natural products. Deodorants are my Favourite! Click HERE to SHOP at Beauty Counter. Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Connect with me @myfertilityjourney.ca on Instagram. Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A

Keana shared very interesting insights about her Endometriosis Journey and what she's doing with her Instagram account in terms of sharing and education. We talked about getting care in a small town, being through different professional doctors, between GPs, Gynos and  Endo specialists. She is also now part of the EEOC that is an Endometriosis Educational Platform to bring Awareness, Advocacy and Accessibility to support the community.   How to find Keana: Instagram: @endo.metri.osis   EEOC: The Endo Educational Organization of Canada: Instagram: @endo_orgcanada   Website: www.endocanada.org   Recommended Account:   Instagram: @myluteal   MY FERTILITY JOURNEY PODCAST: Click HERE to SHOP at Beauty Counter. Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Connect with me @myfertilityjourney.ca on Instagram. Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A

Alex shared it all in this episode, her early encounter with Endometriosis when her mother started having symptoms, her own symptoms flaring up and how her surgeries went. We also went into how Endo affected her motherhood experience until she had a more successful surgery a few years ago. Alex is an amazing Endo warrior and activist that has wonderful projects in the works. Check her out on Social Media as well as online as they take off.   How to find Alex: Instagram: @yellowbowsxo The endometriosis foundation of Canada Instagram: @endocanada Website: Www.endometriosiscanada.com    Partnerships for the month of March 2021: Awareness sweaters from @preciouscarnation Awareness headbands @ooakscrunchie Awareness scrunchies @memorystuffs   MY FERTILITY JOURNEY PODCAST: Click HERE to SHOP at Beauty Counter. Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Connect with me @myfertilityjourney.ca on Instagram. Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A

Anusha shares with us her journey with Endometriosis and Ulcerative Colitis. Her struggles with period pain at a young age, how she travelled through the medical system, several surgeries and the decision to live a childless life with her partner. Follow all her handles and keep an eye on her project to open a pain clinic in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. A beautiful project to support folks that battle with chronic pain. How to find Anusha: Instagram: @crampmystyleblog and @femade.ca Blog: Cramp My Style Blog Website: Femade.ca MY FERTILITY JOURNEY PODCAST: Click HERE to SHOP at Beauty Counter. Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Connect with me @myfertilityjourney.ca on Instagram. Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A

So much has happened in 2020 into 2021... End of 2020 we had three frozen transfers at the Fertility Clinic. Our third one worked and we had the best Christmas gift EVER! This year we announced our successful pregnancy, I am currently 19 weeks and getting bigger by the day... I'm also embarking in a whole new project, alongside the Podcast I am now taking a Fertility Health Coach Course. I can't wait to be qualified and certified to help folks that are trying to conceive. Also, March is ENDO AWARENESS MONTH, so we have guests sharing their Endo Warrior stories. Please help me amplify their voices by sharing the Episodes, posting and tagging them as well as @myfertilityjourney.ca   MY FERTILITY JOURNEY PODCAST: Click HERE to SHOP at Beauty Counter. Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Connect with me @myfertilityjourney.ca on Instagram. Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A  

Today's LIFE Chat is with Sarah Hauch, an Energy Healer and EnSofic Ray Practitioner. Sarah's free spirit and the natural way with which she speaks about Magic, Mystery and Energy is very captivating. Whether you are already into a spiritual or energetic path or not, there are amazing practical lessons in this chat that will help you overcome struggles and create breakthroughs. Trigger warning: Sarah just had a baby boy and after about a third of the interview you can here him gurgling in the background. She also shares about the tough decision to have an abortion earlier in her journey. So skip through it if you feel like you need to. How to find Sarah: Facebook: facebook.com/sarah.hauch.54 Instagram: instagram.com/sarahhauch/ Website: sarahhauch.com/ Temple23 Instagram: instagram.com/temple23winnipeg/ Temple23 Website: temple23.ca/ Recomendations: Book: Way of the Peaceful Warrior Click HERE for affiliate link Gudni Gudnason - Spiritual Leader and Founder of the School of Mystery. Website: gudnigudnason.com/ Modern Mystery School: facebook.com/modernmysteryschool   Connect with me @myfertilityjourney.ca on Instagram. Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A

Today I read the Second entry of my Journal. A Certain Kind of Magic. You can find it on my account on Medium.com and it’s about the IVF process.  It’s a special one for me, I think it really demonstrated the connection we end up creating with the very artificial setting of the in-vitro fertilization process.  I still tear up every time I read it. I It’s also the post that one my sisters drew for and that became the face of the My Fertility Journey Brand.  Find Amie Bolissian's Art at: amiebolissian.com   MY FERTILITY JOURNEY PODCAST: Click HERE to SHOP at Beauty Counter. Check Myfertilityjourney.ca for more details and full notes of Episodes. Connect with me @myfertilityjourney.ca on Instagram. Email questions, comments, tips for future episodes and if you want to be guest on the Show at myfertilityjourney.ca@gmail.com Illustration by Amie Bolissian Graphic Design by Maira Zannon Music donated by Mundo Livre S/A