Ep. 39 - When you feel like you’ve lost yourself in this

About this episode

Honestly, fertility has a quiet way of completely taking over your life. At first, it’s appointments, timelines, cycles, supplements and exhaustion.

Then it’s plans on hold, decisions postponed and then you take a look in the mirror and you don’t quite recognise yourself anymore.

In this episode, we talk about what happens when fertility stops being just a journey and starts shaping your identity. The emotional whirlwind, the constant waiting and the feeling that life has paused while everyone else moves forward with theirs not even realising.

This isn’t about fixing anything or rushing yourself to feel better. It’s about noticing what’s been happening inside you and remembering that you’re still a whole person, even in the middle of uncertainty.

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost yourself in this, you’re not alone.

Journal prompts to reflect on after listening:

1. Who was I before fertility took centre stage in my life?
2. In what ways has my world become smaller recently
3. What part of me is quietly asking for attention right now? (rest, joy, love, connection)
4. What part of me is quietly asking for attention right now?
5. If fertility wasn’t the only lens I saw myself through, who else am I?

Take your time. There is no right answer with this.

Connect with me
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Disclaimer
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Any insights shared are based on my personal experience and my work as an NLP Master Practitioner and Life Coach.

Always speak with your doctor, fertility specialist or healthcare team regarding medical questions or decisions.

If you’re experiencing ongoing emotional distress, low mood or feel you need additional support, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional such as a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychologist.