TW: Mention of suicidal tendencies.

This is probably the hardest episode I've done. It's been almost a year since our infertility journey ended and today my husband is helping me share my experience through it all. From IVF, to societal pressures, to almost losing everything, this journey changed me as a person, as a woman, and as a wife. It might not have had the happy ending we dreamed of, but we got the ending we deserved—a healthy one. For anyone else starting their infertility journey or staying strong through IVF, know that we are here for you.

In honor of Infertility Awareness Month, I’m joined by my husband Jamie—as we share what IVF looked like from his side of the journey. This episode shines a light on what IVF felt like for Jamie, how couples can stay connected, and why men need more support, space, and voice in this conversation. Infertility is so often centered around women—and while that’s valid and necessary, men are also deeply impacted. Their emotions, questions, and grief often go unheard. If you or someone you love is walking this path, we hope this episode offers understanding, comfort, and a reminder: you’re not alone—and neither is he.

I've lived through many traumatic events in my life, but I didn't want trauma to BE my life so I started my self-healing journey in 2016. As I reflect on what almost a decade of working on myself, healing on the inside and outside, here are three things I was not expecting from this journey. Self-healing is hard work. Many hours of therapy, some medication assistance, lots of self-care, and a strong support system have all made my progress possible. Even though the work isn't over, I'm really proud of how far I've come...how far WE have come.

Learn more about trauma healing at health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-heal-from-trauma