Best Advanced Maternal Age Podcasts (2025)

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006. Struggle with Perfectionism and Procrastination? This Habit Is Sucking Away the Brainpower You Need to Make Big Changes 15:44

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We all know scrolling and screen time sucks our TIME away. But today I want to talk about what it does to our energy. Real, meaningful, mindset shifts take a LOT of energy - remember your mind is a real, alive organ that needs care and recovery time, especially if you’re asking big things of it, like to change how it’s been thinking and operating f…

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Childless After Infertility: The Shift That Changes Everything 16:35

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Episode 189 | Childless After Infertility: The Shift That Changes Everything What if you could stop living in regret after infertility and start creating a life that feels amazing to wake up to? In this episode of The “So Now What?” Podcast, Lana Manikowski shares the realization that changed everything: the moment she stopped identifying as a vict…

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Is prediabetes a wake-up call or a late-stage diagnosis? 21:59

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If you get diagnosed with prediabetes, does that mean you'll eventually be diabetic, or is it your wake-up call to turn things around? According to Dr. Michael Soboeiro from WakeMed by the time you're prediabetic you've probably been dealing with insulin resistance for years. How does this happen? Why does it happen so often. And what can we do abo…

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When IVF Fails: How to Ask Your Fertility Clinic for the Support You Still Need 15:16

7d ago15:16

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When IVF Fails: How to Ask Your Fertility Clinic for the Support You Still Need When IVF fails, it can feel like your clinic disappears but you still deserve care. In this episode, learn how to ask for what you need from your fertility doctor even after fertility treatment ends. Discover how to advocate for yourself, share resources, and help your …

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Does anyone have a realistic body image? 17:05

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Is your body image realistic, or are you fixated on your flaws? For most of us there are things we don't like about our bodies. But what if we changed our perceived body image instead of covering the bits we don't like? Dr. Micah Krempasky has some advice on how we can change our attitudes toward how we look. Find Dr. Krempasky at wakemed.org. Subm…

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IVF Failed: A Fertility Doctor’s Thoughts About What Comes Next 53:50

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IVF Failed: A Fertility Doctor’s Thoughts About What Comes Next When IVF fails, both patients and doctors are left asking, “What now?” In this conversation, infertility and life coach Lana Manikowski and fertility doctor Erica Bove, MD, explore what patients wish doctors understood after failed IVF, what doctors feel but rarely say, and how to crea…

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005. Sleep! The Ultimate Energy Hack for Seriously Busy Moms (and ADHD Entrepreneurs) with Big Goals 39:11

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004. Feeding the Horse You Rode In On - How to Build a Foundation Now to Fight Perfectionism and Achieve Your Biggest Goals in 2026 20:51

25d ago20:51

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Fall is in the air, and if you’re like me, your mind is already turning to the new year and the goals you will pursue in 2026. Or maybe even the totally new person you want to become. Today I want to talk about how we build a runway to make those exciting goals actually possible, and what you need to have in place to support you when you are attemp…

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When IVF Fails: Your Questions for a Fertility Doctor 11:41

25d ago11:41

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When you’re going through fertility treatments, you never imagine they will end without a baby. I didn’t. I believed that if I tried hard enough, followed every step, and stayed committed, eventually I would have the child I dreamed of. But when IVF failed and motherhood didn’t happen, I was completely unprepared and unsupported. That gap, the sile…

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Why Infertility Feels So Shameful 15:55

1M ago15:55

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Why does infertility feel so shameful? In this episode of The "So Now What?" Podcast, Lana Manikowski unpacks the weight of shame after IVF fails and motherhood does not happen. She explains why shame shows up for women who are childless not by choice, why it is optional, and how you can release it. Learn four steps to stop carrying shame so you ca…

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003. The Truth About "Embracing Imperfection" When You Struggle with Perfectionism 4:38

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You've heard it more than a few times, I'm sure: Embrace Imperfection! That's the key to success! But this advice can end up being yet another chunk of kryptonite for those who struggle with perfectionism. In this short but sweet episode, I go over a more realistic (and way more helpful) way to think about imperfection. No embracing necessary. I'd …

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The Story a Childless, Infertile Woman Tells 14:25

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How to tell your story with pride when IVF failed and you are living childless after infertility. When IVF fails and motherhood did not happen, it is so easy to feel like your only option is to hide. You spent years doing everything you possibly could—fertility treatments, doctors’ appointments, lifestyle changes, endless waiting. You gave your bod…

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002. What We Have to Give Up to Finally Start (and Why Procrastination Can Feel So Good) 15:24

1M ago15:24

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Do you ever get stuck dreaming about a goal instead of actually starting it? In this episode of Mindset Reboot, I unpack why procrastination can feel so good—almost cozy—and how perfectionism disguises itself as “just needing more time, more information, or a better plan.” I share my own long journey to finally hitting publish on this very podcast,…

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001: To Win Big, Go Lightly (And How Perfectionism Works Just Well Enough to Hold Us Back) 16:44

2M ago16:44

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Perfectionism, procrastination, and burnout—these sneaky friends have held me back from my biggest goals, creative projects, and new adventures. In this first episode of Mindset Reboot, I share my own journey with perfectionism and explore a new approach to big dreams. It's time to go beyond the "go hard or go home" bro language that pervades our s…

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Sadness and Infertility: When It Feels Uncomfortable 16:22

2M ago16:22

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When IVF fails and you’re childless after infertility, people often try to cheer you up with “at least you can…” comments. But what these comments really reveal is how uncomfortable our society is with sadness. In this episode, I share how a recent injury reminded me of that cultural reflex, why sadness is not a flaw, and how you can create room fo…

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IVF Failed: Calm Your Brain and Find Peace when Childless 12:52

2M ago12:52

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When IVF fails, your brain can feel like the enemy, spiraling with infertility triggers, constant comparison, and the grief of being childless after infertility. In this episode, you will discover why your brain reacts this way when fertility treatments do not work, and three simple practices to begin calming your mind and finding peace. Have you e…

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Childless Legacy – How to Create One 13:46

2M ago13:46

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Episode 181: Childless Legacy – How to Create One If you are childless after infertility, what kind of legacy are you leaving? When IVF, IUI, or years of trying to conceive did not lead to the family you dreamed of, it can feel like your story has nowhere to go. Like your legacy disappeared along with the possibility of motherhood. But what if you …

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Infertility and Othering: When You Don’t Belong 12:52

2M ago12:52

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Infertility and Othering: When You Don’t Belong Have you ever walked into a room and instantly thought, “I’m the only one here without kids”? That sinking feeling in your body is what is known as othering. Othering happens when you are seen, or you see yourself, as separate because you do not fit a societal mold. If you are childless after infertil…

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Your Infertility Journey: How to Stop Explaining It 14:15

3M ago14:15

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Your Infertility Journey: How to Stop Explaining It If you are childless after infertility, you have probably been on both sides of the spectrum: staying silent because you do not have the words or emotional energy to talk about your journey, and then overexplaining to justify that you “did enough” to try to become a mom. In this episode of The So …

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IVF Without a Pregnancy — No One Saw You Trying 13:52

3M ago13:52

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What if the hardest part of infertility wasn’t just the treatments… but the fact that no one even knew how hard you tried? In this episode of The "So Now What?" Podcast, we’re talking about an overlooked reality: what it feels like to go through years of IVF and fertility treatments and never even get a positive pregnancy test. No bump. No loss oth…

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Friendships When You're the Only Childless One 13:33

3M ago13:33

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You love your friends. You’ve grown up together, lived through milestones, and shared so many memories. But now they’re raising kids, and you’re navigating life after infertility. You’re the only one in the group chat without a child, and suddenly, the conversations feel distant. Do you go and feel left out? Or do you stay home and feel even more a…

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Infertility and the Shame, Secrecy, and Guilt That Haunts You 11:57

3M ago11:57

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If you are a woman who is childless not by choice, you know the heartbreak of infertility does not end when treatments stop. You might still feel like shame and guilt are following you around every day. In this episode, you will hear why infertility shame and secrecy can stay with you for years after IVF or other fertility treatments. Lana shares i…

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Childless After IVF: When the Path to Your Dreams Feels Impossible 16:04

4M ago16:04

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If you have spent years going through fertility treatments like IVF, pouring everything into your dream of motherhood, and still found yourself without a child, you know how heavy it feels to imagine a future that could ever feel as meaningful. In this week’s episode, Lana shares a deeply personal story about standing on a piece of vacant land in M…

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Your Meaning as a Childless Woman After Infertility 15:57

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Your Meaning as a Childless Woman After Infertility If you ever find yourself waking up on a Saturday, staring at a day that is completely yours and feeling more suffocated than free, this episode is for you. Maybe you spent years picturing weekends packed with soccer games, birthday parties, college visits, and noisy family trips. You imagined how…

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Infertile, Childless, and Taking Back Control 14:43

4M ago14:43

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If you’re childless after infertility or IVF and wondering how to move forward in a life that looks nothing like what you imagined, this episode of The “So Now What?” Podcast is for you. You did everything you could to become a mother. You prayed, tried, hoped, and gave it your all. And now you're living in the aftermath of a dream that didn’t come…

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Childless After Infertility: You’re Not Meant to Just Survive This 16:06

4M ago16:06

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If you’ve ever wondered if this is just how life feels when you don’t become a mom, this episode is for you. Maybe your fertility journey ended with heartbreak instead of a baby. Maybe you’ve been told (by the world, by your inner voice) that life will always feel incomplete, lonely, or second-best now. Maybe you scroll past pregnancy announcements…

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Father’s Day When He’s Childless Too 12:34

5M ago12:34

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If you're a woman who went through fertility treatments like IVF or IUI and now find yourself childless after infertility, this episode will speak directly to your heart. This week, we talk about a quiet kind of grief. The grief carried by the man who never got to become a dad. Whether it's your husband, partner, brother, or someone else close to y…

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Infertility & Goal Fatigue – What to Do When IVF Fails 11:43

5M ago11:43

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Infertility & Goal Fatigue – What to Do When IVF Fails If you’re childless after infertility and emotionally drained from years of chasing the dream of motherhood through IVF, I want you to know: you’re not alone. And what you’re feeling right now? It makes perfect sense. You spent years setting goals—diagnosis, treatment plans, egg retrievals, emb…

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How does Botox work? 18:57

5M ago18:57

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Botox isn't just for your face. It's a treatment for migraines, TMJ and even overactive sweating. Sarah King has lots of questions for Dr. Gita Fleischman from wakemed.org. She talks us through Botox and how it works its cosmetic magic on your face, and its many other uses. Connect with Sarah and the show at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. DISCLAIMER…

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Childless and Grieving with Jody Day 58:15

5M ago58:15

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If you are childless after infertility and wondering how to move forward without the future you dreamed of, this powerful conversation with Jody Day will meet you right where you are. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to grieve childlessness and how embracing that grief can lead to deep healing, creativity, and purpose. Jody shares he…

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Are home menopause tests accurate? 22:12

5M ago22:12

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Have you seen at-home, over-the-counter menopause test kits? Sarah took one and compared her results to actual lab tests. Dr. Amantia Kennedy from wakemed.org gives us her expert opinion on whether or not the home test is worth the hype. Connect with Sarah and the show at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this p…

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Feeling Connection After Infertility 15:13

5M ago15:13

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If Mother’s Day felt hard for you, you’re not alone and this week’s episode of The “So Now What?” Podcast is especially for you. You’ve probably spent years feeling like a party of one, moving through infertility and now life without children, not sure where to go to find connection or how to create it. Maybe you’ve told yourself you should be stro…

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Sex After Menopause 25:25

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As estrogen decreases, we see all kinds of changes, including changes to the vagina, labia, libido...the list goes on and on. It all adds up to major changes in how sex feels. The moves that worked forever don't get it done anymore. Sarah talks to Dr. Amantia Kennedy from wakemed.org about what to expect, when to talk to your doctor and what you ca…

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To the Childless Woman on Mother’s Day 13:11

6M ago13:11

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If you're feeling overlooked, invisible, or emotionally raw as Mother's Day approaches, this episode was made for you. In this heartfelt and healing conversation, Lana speaks directly to you — the woman who did everything she could to become a mom, but still doesn’t have the child she dreamed of. Whether this is your first Mother's Day since stoppi…

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Life After Infertility: From Rejection to Redefinition 16:11

6M ago16:11

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If you've ever felt like life passed you by — that everyone else got the invitation to motherhood while you were left standing in the quiet — this episode is for you. In Episode 166 of The “So Now What?” Podcast, I’m bringing you into a deeply personal story I recently shared with a room full of college students. It wasn’t about infertility — at le…

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Does "advanced maternal age" really matter? 23:45

6M ago23:45

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If you're having a baby and you're 35 or older, congratulations, you are of "advanced maternal age." You're in for a lot more testing at your OB appointments. Dr. Bassam Rimawi from WakeMed discusses advanced maternal age. There are risks, and rewards, but should the label still exist if women are having babies at a later age in general? Connect wi…

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Infertile But Not Invisible 15:13

6M ago15:13

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If you’ve gone through IVF or fertility treatments and didn’t end up with the child you always dreamed of, this episode is for you. During National Infertility Awareness Week 2025, it’s easy to feel like the spotlight is only on the stories that end in a baby. But what if yours didn’t? What if you're childless after infertility, and you’ve spent ye…

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The difference between normal brain aging and dementia 23:39

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We've all had forgetful moments, but what's the difference in normal cognitive decline and dementia? How do we know if our brains are aging normally? Dr. Michael Soboeiro from WakeMed has some clear info on how to spot the differences and eight things we can all do to keep our brains young. DISCLAIMER: The information presented in this podcast is i…

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Infertility Isn’t a Finish Line 14:13

6M ago14:13

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If you’ve been through fertility treatments like IVF or IUI and ended your journey without the baby you dreamed of, you might be waiting for the day you finally feel “healed.” But what if healing isn’t something you ever fully complete? What if infertility isn’t a finish line—but a beginning? In this episode of The “So Now What?” Podcast, you’ll di…

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Safe sex in a hookup culture 33:55

6M ago33:55

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Are people having more casual sex these days, or have apps like Tinder just changed the way people hook up? Either way, sexually transmitted infections are still a thing. In this episode Dr. Jenna Beckham from wakemed.org talks about safe sex practices, and what you should know before you decide to stop using barrier methods. Reach out to Sarah Kin…

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From Infertility to Impact: Why This Chapter Matters 13:56

7M ago13:56

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Have you ever looked around and thought, “So now what?” after years of trying fertility treatments that didn’t work? You’re not alone. This week’s episode is for you. In this deeply personal and empowering episode, you’ll hear Lana reflect on the powerful launch of her new book, So Now What?, which became a #1 New Release in the Fertility and Infer…

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What's in your gut biome and why it matters 20:55

7M ago20:55

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Your gut biome is full of bacteria, and that's a good thing! What's living inside your gut makes a huge difference to your overall mental and physical health. In this episode Sarah King talks to Dr. Jiselle Bock who is all in on cultivating a healthy gut biome. Find her at wakemed.org. Send your ideas for future episodes at wralfm.com/sarahhasquest…

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How much protein do I really need? 16:25

7M ago16:25

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Are you getting enough protein? If your social media alogrithm is like Sarah's, you're seeing it all the time. It seems impossible to eat enough! And just exactly how much are we supposed to get? Marissa Robinson is a certified dietician at WakeMed. She has a calculation to figure out your daily number and advice on how to eat enough. (Yes, there i…

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Ask the Gynecologists 32:08

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Two WakeMed OB/GYNs dispel the myths surrounding gynecologist appointments. Do we need pap smears every year? Can a pap smear detect sexually transmitted infection? Does your doctor know when you've had sex the day before your appointment? Sarah King has lots of questions. Send us your questions at wralfm.com/sarahhasquestions. Make an appointment …

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Infertility Takes Everything From You… Or Does It? 12:18

7M ago12:18

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Are you childless after infertility, feeling stuck in the “in-between” after years of fertility treatments and IVF? Have you spent years yearning for motherhood, only to be left wondering what life looks like now? If that sounds like you, this episode was created with your heart in mind. In Episode 162 of The So Now What? Podcast, I share a deeply …

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Infertile & Childless: The Myths We Believe 12:46

7M ago12:46

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🎙 Listen now to The 'So Now What?' Podcast with Lana Manikowski, Episode 161 So now what? Did these three words race through your mind time and time again during fertility treatments? You poured everything—your energy, your time, your heart—into trying to have a child. But when that dream didn’t come true, you were left wondering: What now? If you'…

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Balancing the Mental Load 21:59

7M ago21:59

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"Mental Load" is a relatively new term for an age-old issue. It encompasses all the tasks we have to do, plus all the mental and emotional planning, organizing and scheduling it takes to get everything done. Sarah talks to Dr. Micah Krempasky about ways to balance priorities and unburden yourself. Dr. Krempasky was our guest on an earlier episode a…

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Infertility & Feeling Safe In Your Body 23:17

7M ago23:17

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Monique returns after a long hiatus to discuss the emotional challenges faced during infertility treatments. She emphasizes the importance of feeling safe in one's body, the role of energy centers in emotional regulation, and the power of self-love. Monique also guides listeners through a visualization meditation to help them connect with their inn…

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Infertility: Don't Believe Everything You Hear 13:09

8M ago13:09

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You’ve done it all—IVF, IUI, every possible fertility treatment. You’ve spent years hoping, praying, and planning for a baby that never arrived. Now, you find yourself in a place you never prepared for—life without the children you dreamed of. And you keep asking yourself, So now what? If those words have been circling in your mind, you are not alo…

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Childless, Not Less: Happiness Without Justification 8:56

8M ago8:56

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If you’ve ever felt like happiness is something you have to earn—as if the universe is compensating you for the pain of infertility—this episode is for you. In this special episode of The So Now What? Podcast, I’m giving you a sneak peek into my new book So Now What?, releasing on April 2nd. I’ll be reading a powerful excerpt from Chapter 13, Choos…