In this episode of IVF This, we’re reframing self-care during infertility and IVF—not as bubble baths and pedicures, but as the radical act of compassion, gentleness, and holding space for yourself in the midst of this journey.
In this episode, we explore assumptive reasoning — the brain’s shortcut for filling in the blanks — and how it shows up during IVF. Learn how to recognize when your mind is screaming assumptions, and how to reconnect with the quieter whisper of your intuition instead.
“Graduating” in IVF can feel like both a victory and a loss. Join me as I unpack the arrival fallacy, normalize the mixed emotions, and share how to build resilience for the road ahead.
In this episode, we explore the emotional weight of IVF stim cycles—especially the heartbreak and courage of trying again. I’ll share practical ways to support yourself and a calming visualization to help you reconnect with your body through it all.
Feeling out of control during IVF is deeply human. In this episode, we explore “grief power grabs”—the subtle ways we try to reclaim control—and how softening into awareness can offer true relief.
Join me today as we explore the quiet ache of longing that so often accompanies infertility and IVF. This episode is an invitation to gently name, understand, and reframe the yearning we carry—reminding ourselves that the ache isn’t a problem to fix, but a reflection of just how deeply we love and hope.
Join me as I speak directly to the loved ones of those navigating IVF, unpacking the well-meaning but often unhelpful “righting reflex” and offering compassionate ways to truly support someone through infertility.
Join me today as we unpack the most common cognitive distortions and how they show up in infertility and IVF—so you can spot them, soften them, and shift your inner narrative.
Have you ever wondered what good could come out of your infertility/ IVF Journey? Join me today as I explore IVF as a potential pathway to a more intentional life—if and when you're ready to see it that way.
Doomscrolling during IVF can feel like a desperate search for control, but often, it only fuels anxiety and self-doubt. Join me as I break down why we do it, how it shows up (even with positive content), and practical ways to break the cycle and reclaim your peace.
Emotional muscle memory shapes how we react to infertility and IVF, often keeping us stuck in cycles of fear and disappointment. In this episode, we’ll explore how it works, why it happens, and how you can retrain your emotional reflexes to work for you instead of against you.
Ever feel like certain thoughts just won’t leave you alone? Those little mental whispers—I’m not doing enough, what if this never happens?—stick like Post-it notes in your brain. In this episode, we’ll unpack why they’re so persistent and how to finally unstick them.
Feeling stuck or numb during IVF? Learn why functional freeze happens and how to break free with simple grounding techniques.
In this episode of IVF This, we explore grief burnout—the emotional exhaustion from repeated losses and the relentless stress of infertility. Learn how to recognize it, navigate it, and find ways to heal while continuing your IVF journey.
Join me today as I discuss how to navigate potential holiday triggers.
Join me today as I tackle the topic of self-gaslighting. I’m going to cover what it is, why we do it, and how you can break the cycle to help support yourself through IVF.
Join me today as we explore how to stop waiting for happiness and recognize the power you already have.
Join me today as I explain and explore the similarities and differences of perspective vs perception and how one can help you feel more grounded during IVF.
Join me today as I discuss the book “Do Nothing” by Celeste Headley. I enjoyed this book and share with you the items that resonated for me and the way I paralleled Headley’s work and IVF and infertility.