What does a three-month, over-budget deck renovation have in common with infertility and IVF? Honestly… more than you’d think.

In this episode of the More Than Your Infertility podcast, certified IVF mindset coach Kristin Dillensnyder shares 5 powerful life lessons learned from her unfinished deck project — and how they directly apply to the emotional ups and downs of fertility treatment.

Whether you're navigating IVF delays, dealing with disappointment, setting boundaries, or wondering if progress is even happening — this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and empowered.

You’ll hear real examples of:

Why “this is temporary” is a mantra worth holding onto

How to reframe long delays in your fertility journey

What healthy boundaries look like (and what they don’t)

Ways to recognize progress you are making

How to meet your emotional needs now — before the baby arrives

This is the IVF mindset support you didn’t know you needed, wrapped in a relatable story from Kristin’s own life. Come for the deck story — stay for the transformation in your own life.

As mentioned in the episode:

Get yourself some infertility gear from my favorite shop: www.InfertileTees.com (code MTYI15 gets you 15% off your order)

Listen to the National Infertility Awareness Week episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-guide-to-national-infertility-awareness-week-2025/id1710069224?i=1000702172249 

Book a free IVF mindset coaching consult at https://calendly.com/ivfcoach/consultation 

Follow Kristin on Instagram @kristindillensnyder for deck updates + daily IVF mindset tips

Xoxo,

Kristin