In episode 85. I interview Elyse Ash, who is the founder of a fertility mentorship company called Fruitful Fertility. Those of us who have struggled with our fertility know how frustrating and isolating the experience can be. It’s not always easy to open up to friends or family and it’s difficult to receive the support we need from people who have never been through what we’re dealing with and simply don’t know what to say or how to help. I invited Elyse on to the show to talk about why it’s so important to get the right kind of support through this journey and the solution she and her husband came up with to match people who are currently going through infertility with those who have already completed their journey in a mentor-mentee relationship. I’m excited to share Fruitful with all of you as an option for adding to your support network and building a relationship with someone who knows what you’re going through and can offer you an ear, a shoulder, or a helping hand as you continue on your path to parenthood. In the interview, Elyse and I discuss:

• Her personal infertility story and what she went through to become a mother


• Why it’s so important for us to find people we can truly confide in as we go through fertility struggles


• Her perspective on opening up to friends and family and some advice on dealing with uncomfortable conversations


• The story behind Fruitful and what ultimately led Elyse and her husband to start the company


• What you can expect from Fruitful and the logistics of how the service works

You can find links to the Fruitful website and some additional resources at https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/85.

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