Beyond Conception

Beyond Conception

By Desmond & Shalmeka SweetReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Beyond Conception episodes

  • Countdown
    2020 is almost over. So much has happened! Everyone is counting down to the new year. Ready to be out with the old and in with the new. What’s does a new year mean for couples with infertility? In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss infertility experienced from one year to the next.
    57 min
  • Good News

    Infertility is filled with bad news and negativity. This can consume you and your spouse. Good news and positive things are happening in your life in the mist of infertility. In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss the benefits of acknowledging, celebrating, and sharing the good news along your journey whether big or small. Think on these things Phil 4:8-9

    38 min
  • I’m Happy for You...

    Is it possible to be happy for someone else’s pregnancy when you’re dealing with infertility? In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss and explore this question. Oh, and it’s season 7 of Married to Medicine not season 5.  Check out the article referenced in this episode https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief 

    49 min
  • Happy Holidays
    The holiday season represents traditions, family, and memories. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Right? Not always. Couples with infertility and loss know the holiday season can be the most difficult time of the year. In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss how couples can navigate through the holiday season by protecting their heart and peace while maintaining their faith.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Ups and Downs
    Some days you’re up and other days you’re down. Couples understand the emotional ups and downs of infertility. In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss how they were able to depend on each other to manage the emotional ups and downs, disclose the comparison of their suffering, and the “bag” that couples carry along their infertility journey.
    49 min
  • It’s All About the Benjamins
    Infertility and finances. Who and how will you pay for fertility treatment? Finances and marriage can be a tough subject, now paired with expensive fertility treatment can become a barrier along your infertility journey. In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss and share their financial barriers along their infertility journey and provide financial resources to minimize the financial stress associated with fertility treatment.
    1 hr
  • Try Again
    Why do couples continue to try again in their quest to conceive a baby with all of the challenges of infertility? In this episode, Shalmeka and Desmond discuss the reason why couples continue to try again and answer the question if they will try again.
    56 min
  • Can We Talk?
    Communication is key to any relationship. In this episode Desmond and Shalmeka discuss how couples can communicate to mange everything that is beyond their conception.
    59 min
  • Sure Foundation
    Infertility will test the foundation of your marriage. Desmond and Shalmeka discuss the importance of your marriage having a solid foundation throughout your infertility journey and how to identify and repair cracks within your foundation. Check out the following articles as mentioned in this episode: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.usnews.com/news/articles/2014/01/31/study-infertile-couples-3-times-more-likely-to-divorce%3fcontext=amp and https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.medicalnewstoday.com/amp/articles/318292 Grab your spouse and slow dance to John Legend’s song Never Break.
    47 min
  • Light a Candle
    Desmond and Shalmeka discuss coping with pregnancy loss, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, along with resources to support parents of pregnancy and infant loss. Check out the following IG account for loss and grief support @sistersinloss @hannahsdaughters @resolveorg @starlegacyfoundation IG:@be_conception email:[email protected]
    55 min

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Infertility will shake the foundation of your marriage and faith. It’s not only hard to conceive a baby, but how do couples cope with this inconceivable situation? This podcast discuss the ups and…