In this episode, we reflect on how these amazing and courageous women who chose to openly share their personal fertility journeys with you found joy, found peace through self-care through some of the toughest seasons of their lives.

We discuss the key takeaways such as:

- honoring your capacity

- taking breaks

- prioritizing self-care

How this intentional time for you to restore your well-being and your mind makes space for you to rebuild self-trust and welcome in clarity on your path to your growing family.

I mentioned an upcoming challenge aimed at reclaiming your power from the difficulties of infertility, fostering a compassionate and joyful approach to family building and healing.

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Guest Interview Episodes:

EP 22: Violeta Sandoval - Surrogacy + Financing

EP 23: Emma DeSouza - IVFx2, Fibromyalgia, Bipolar

EP 24: Priscilla Guasso - Miscarriages, PCOS, HR Career

EP 26: Sarah Hammond - Fertility Medications, IUI, Embracing the unexpected on trying for her second baby

EP 27: Lucy Howell - 10+ Years of Infertility to Miracles Growing her Family in Unexpected Ways

TIMESTAMPS 00:10 Reflecting on Past Episodes 00:46 Navigating Infertility and Finding Your Path 01:40 The Healing Journey 02:36 Supporting Through Motherhood 04:06 Honoring Your Capacity 05:27 Letting Go and Prioritizing Yourself 06:04 Embracing New Opportunities 06:41 The Power of Rest and Self-Trust 08:47 Prioritizing Self-Care and Joy 09:48 Processing Emotions and Lessons 11:11 Connecting with Supportive Communities 12:19 Upcoming Challenge and Final Thoughts

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Join me for a candid chat with Lucy Howell of Family Sync Media, who shares her decade-long struggle with infertility and how she experienced her miracle of becoming first a stepmom and then having her biological son!. Lucy touches on the impact of anxiety on her fertility journey and the shift in mindset that played a big part in her conceiving naturally despite infertility challenges and having checked out of trying for biological children. She highlights the importance of a support system which for her was her late mother and husband played significant roles in her journey. Lucy also discusses her experience as a stepmother, exploring the complexities and emotions involved. We talk all things mindset, the power of temporary setbacks, and finding hope and joy amidst challenges.

00:00 Intro & Welcome Lucy!

00:29 A little bit about Lucy & her Infertility Journey

03:09 Emotional Struggles and Support System

10:46 Reconnecting with a Past Love on Snapchat!

14:09 Discovering the Miracle Pregnancy

21:11 Surprise Pregnancy Announcement

21:53 Reflecting on the Journey to Pregnancy

23:54 Navigating a Blended Family

31:00 Challenges of Being a Stepmom

38:04 Mindset and Coping with Infertility

41:13 Embracing Motherhood and Career Changes

45:04 Finding Peace and Moving Forward

47:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Website: https://familysyncmedia.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/familysyncmedia/

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Navigating Infertility: Sharing Stories and Building a Supportive Community

I had the honor of connecting with Sarah Hammond through Threads and she was so gracious to share her story of her past and current experience navigating infertility as she grows her family.

She’s a mom of a sweet boy and is right now trying for her second baby. She shares her experiences with ovulatory dysfunction, PCOS, and treatments like IUI and IVF while navigating emotional challenges and family planning. We talk through how important it is to find community support, find joy in small activities, and the evolution of her relationships throughout the process.

And some of the best parts are when she highlights the significance of embracing a multi-faceted identity and building resilience against unpredictable challenges and setbacks.

Honestly, I just loved this whole conversation because it was so deeply rooted in the power of connection, empathy, and positive reframing during your infertility journey and I know it'll help you on your own path to motherhood!

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast

00:24 Meet Sarah Hammond

00:52 Sarah's Infertility Journey Begins

01:29 Navigating Medical Diagnoses

02:00 Starting a Family

03:12 Challenges and Miscarriages

03:58 Trying for a Second Child

04:15 Switching Clinics and New Diagnoses

04:47 Considering IVF

06:51 Emotional Conversations and Decisions

12:04 Coping Mechanisms and Support

15:39 Dealing with Jealousy and Resentment

22:23 Focusing on the Baby's Welcome

22:36 Radical Acceptance of Unfairness

23:16 Randomness and Faith

24:23 Reframing Infertility

26:35 Financial Burdens of Fertility Treatments

27:31 Deciding on IVF and Adoption

29:59 Navigating Relationships and Boundaries

33:44 The Value of Vulnerability

36:16 Appreciating Parenthood

38:14 Finding Joy Beyond Parenthood

40:41 Embracing the Present

43:22 Fin!

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