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#24 The Intersection of Spirituality & Infertility May 10, 2021

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While a TTC journey can feel like a whirlwind, it’s also a time that leaves us questioning many things along our path and also being presented with many opportunities to lean into what guides us.

In today’s episode, Kat and Jasmine share a very open and candid glimpse into their belief systems and how various elements of their spirituality guided them on their TTC journeys. Self-discovery, release of emotions, powerful mantras, and beyond.

Today’s episode will encourage you to explore from within to navigate your personal TTC journey.

#23 Real Life with Amber Lilyestrom: How to move forward when the numbers say you can't May 03, 2021

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How do you continue taking action to create the family you desire after experiencing numerous negative pregnancy tests and heartbreak? For Amber Lilyestrom, 'letting go,’ leaning into love, and trusting herself have helped her keep pushing forward.

In today’s episode, Kat & Jasmine sit down with branding strategist, business coach, author, and mom, Amber Lilyestrom, as she opens up about her over 7-year-long TTC journey. Amber is the mother to a miracle baby that was born after Amber had one follicle during her first round of IUI. Amber and her husband have been trying for their second child for the past 7 years, and it has not been an easy journey.

Through multiple rounds of IVF, Amber has found a new outlook on life and appreciation for her body. During this episode, Amber shares how she looks for abundance in every moment and relies on her faith during this emotional journey.

Links:

www.instagram.com/amberlilyestrom

www.amberlilyestrom.com

#22 How to Not hate your body during TTC Apr 26, 2021

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Have you noticed that society celebrates women’s growing bodies while they are pregnant, but rarely while they are trying to conceive? It’s common for someone to say “Look how cute your baby bump is! You are GLOWING”, but you are less likely to hear “Oh you’re bloated from your IVF treatment? Good job, you look wonderful!”

In today’s episode, Kat and Jasmine are discussing our ever-changing bodies and how we can learn to NOT hate them during a TTC journey (and in fact, love them!). There are many opportunities to connect with and learn from your body while you are trying to conceive. While celebrating your body is an amazing goal, so is “body neutrality” which Kat and Jasmine discuss further.

This episode will provide you with inspiration to honor your body and provide you with mantras that you can say to yourself (and your body) during your TTC journey.

Links:

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#21 Finding Joy in Others' Journeys... Or Not Apr 19, 2021

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When you’re on a TTC journey and you hear about someone else’s pregnancy announcement it can bring on emotions ranging from joy to jealousy. In today’s episode, Jazzy and Kat share how they worked through jealous thoughts during their TTC journeys. The goal of this episode is not that you avoid feelings like jealousy but that you be conscious of those feelings and learn healthy ways to release and cope with them.

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#20 TTC Update with Kat & Jasmine Apr 05, 2021

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In today’s episode, Jasmine & Kat are sharing exciting updates of their own TTC journeys (they’re even spilling secrets that their families haven’t heard)! Kat explores how her mindset has shifted as she goes in for testing and ultrasounds now that she is pregnant, and Jasmine gives insight to her experience of having her first embryo transfer.

They also discuss how you can experience multiple emotions at the same time on your TTC journey and how you can use your voice to stand up for reproductive rights.

Links:

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#19 Mind your pelvic floor w/ Dr. Adrena Baghashvili Mar 29, 2021

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In today’s episode, Kat and Jasmine chat with Dr. Adrena Baghashvili about the importance of minding your pelvic floor while on your TTC journey. Dr. Adrena helps women prevent and recover from injuries and pain and live a more active and mobile lifestyle through pelvic health physical therapy. While on a TTC journey, physical therapy intervention can play into the quality of a woman’s experience before conception, during pregnancy, and postpartum. Dr. Adrena experienced this firsthand as she completed three rounds of IVF before giving birth to her miracle baby.

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#18 Here's how to ACTUALLY support someone on a TTC journey Mar 22, 2021

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If you are on a TTC journey then this is a fantastic episode to send to your friends and family. Since a TTC journey is so private, a lot of people don’t know what to say or how to show support. The intention of this episode is to provide tools and perspectives that will help friends and family of anyone on a TTC journey show support to their loved one!

Jasmine & Kat are giving you tangible tips to help you show up and hold space for your friend so that you can help them on their journey.

Links:

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#17 The unfiltered truth about social justice and fertility with Dr. Loree Johnson Mar 15, 2021

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Today's episode is dedicated to understanding the racial disparities in the fertility space and how racial trauma can affect fertility. We are honored to have Dr. Loree Johnson return to the podcast today to educate us on the history of reproductive rights among black women and how racism continues to plague black women on TTC journeys.

Dr. Loree serves on the antiracism task force for the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and she specializes in women's mental health and reproductive health.

Books:

“Killing the Black Body” by Dorothy Roberts

“Medical Apartheid” by Harriet Washington

Resources:

https://thebrokenbrownegg.org/

https://rachel-cargle.com/the-great-unlearn/

https://www.bwcumc.org/race-implicit-association-test/

Dr. Loree:

www.drloreejohnson.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drloreejohnson/

Dr. Loree's Fertility Self-Care Plan: https://drloreejohnson.com/fertility-self-care-guide/

#16 Real Life with Beck: When IVF and Pregnancy don’t go as planned Mar 08, 2021

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We often hear TTC stories that describe an incredible journey full of joy and hope, but the hard truth is sometimes the journey to conception is not always filled with positive experiences and joyful emotions... even amidst happy endings.

In today’s episode, Kat & Jasmine sit down with Dr. Rebecca “Beck” Ray as she candidly reflects on her challenging journey to becoming a mother. Beck was severely effected by fertility drugs that almost caused her TTC journey to end, and her story sheds light on some harsh realities that may come with a TTC journey.

Beck’s story is also one of love and support. Beck describes how her wife Nyssa inspired her throughout the journey, and the incredible care from her physician helped her keep going. Beck and Nyssa now have a 2 and a half year old son, and becoming a mother has completely changed Beck’s perspective on life.

#15 How to tell your boss about your fertility journey (or not) Mar 01, 2021

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Your fertility journey is emotional, and you may need space to process along with time to have private phone calls and travel for doctors visits and procedures. During this episode, Jasmine & Kat are discussing how you can make the decision to talk to - or NOT talk to - your boss or coworkers about your fertility journey.

There is no right or wrong answer when deciding whether you want to open up in your workplace or not. This episode will empower you to make the decision that is best suited for your unique situation. This episode will also provide you with tips that will help you express your needs and reiterate your commitment to your employer.

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