THEMES: fertility, pregnancy, grief, donor eggs, emotional journey, community support, mindset, trauma, family, acceptance

In honour of Canadian Fertility Awareness Week 2025, and to help provide the unspoken side of what it is like to be pregnant after a multi-year fertility struggle.

For Emily is being interviewed by one of her besties, prior podcast guest and fertility patient, Brooke Tkatch.

In this heartfelt conversation, Emily and Brooke explore the complexities of pregnancy, grief, and the emotional journey of using donor eggs. They discuss the unexpected feelings that arise during pregnancy, the impact of loss, and the importance of community support.

The conversation delves into the decision-making process surrounding donor use, the challenges of sharing personal experiences, and the significance of mindset in navigating fertility struggles.

Ultimately, they emphasize the redefinition of love and family beyond biological connections, highlighting the importance of self-care and support during this transformative journey.

*Themes: Nurture vs. Nature, Genetics, Epigentics, Donor Conception, Surrogacy, Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage

In this enlightening conversation, Emily welcomes Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum PhD to explore the profound impact of early experiences on brain development, the ongoing debate of nurture versus nature, and the effects of generational trauma.

They discuss the emotional and physical implications of pregnancy loss, emphasizing that the babies we lose leave a lasting imprint on our bodies and minds. They also touch on the intersection of science and spirituality in parenting, highlighting the importance of nurturing and self-awareness in the fertility journey.

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Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum PhD: https://www.instagram.com/drgreerkirshenbaum/

*Themes: IVF, surrogacy, genetic challenges, miscarriage, genetic conditions, secondary infertility, resilience, parenting, emotional journey, advocacy, personal growth, life lessons, grief, acceptance

In this conversation, Alison Beder Solway, author of the amazing book, The Miles We Run, shares her deeply personal journey through motherhood, infertility, and surrogacy. She discusses the challenges she faced during her pregnancy, her diagnosis of a genetic condition, and the emotional toll of navigating infertility, which took place 25 years ago.

The conversation highlights the evolution of fertility treatments over the years, the stigma surrounding infertility, and the lessons learned throughout her journey.

The discussion also delves into the parallels between training for a marathon and navigating the challenges of fertility, highlighting the need for self-advocacy and listening to one's inner voice.

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Purchase NIGHT 1 Tickets: https://fertilityfriendsfoundation.com/night-1/

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☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

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*Themes: IVF, egg donation, surrogacy, genetic challenges, emotional support, secondary infertility, resilience, family dynamics, mental health, advocacy

In this conversation, Andy Hanson shares her deeply personal journey through fertility challenges, including genetic issues, multiple miscarriages, and the emotional toll of navigating egg donation and surrogacy. She discusses the importance of advocacy in healthcare, the role of support systems, and the ongoing struggle with acceptance and resilience. The conversation highlights the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of secondary infertility, ultimately emphasizing the need for open dialogue and education around fertility issues.

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ANOYMOUS FERTILITY CONVERSATION SERIES

*Themes: IVF // Secondary Infertility // Miscarriage // Age + Family Planning

During this anonymous conversation with a fertility patient Emily, chats with her guest about the complexities of fertility journeys, including the emotional toll of miscarriages, the challenges of fertility treatments, and the impact of age on family planning. This guest is still in the middle of her fertility journey and vulnerably shares how she maintains hope amidst repeated failures. The conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability and sharing stories in the fertility community. Our guest discusses finding joy in family moments and the struggle of letting go of expectations while navigating the duality of hope and acceptance. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-love and the difficulty of decision-making in the fertility journey, ultimately highlighting the importance of living life beyond fertility treatments.

Don't forget to Rate and Review to keep these stories in your ears and in your heart!

☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

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*Themes: IVF // Pregnancy Announcements // Staying connected with loved ones

Introducing a new series called, Anonymous Fertility Conversations, which is addressing the gap around ensuring we are capturing stories and real struggles of those who are still on a fertility journey. Today's conversation is all about how to manage pregnancy announcements, putting up boundaries and navigating friendships when they just "don't get it."

Don't forget to Rate and Review to keep these stories in your ears and in your heart!

☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

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*Themes: Recurrent Pregnancy Loss // Pregnancy After Loss // IVF // Spontaneous Pregnancy*

In today's episode, Emily sits down with friend and client, Anna Breton - Honeyman, who shares how she let go of the HOW in order to continue her pursuit towards her daughter. This is a story that speaks about multiple pregnancy losses, navigating the IVF world, investigating reproductive immunology and leaning into different mindset shifts to help keep the momentum going. This is the first time Anna is sharing her story, and I could not be more honoured to hold space for her to walk us through her experience in an effort to educate and inspire the fertility community.

Don't forget to Rate and Review to keep these stories in your ears and in your heart!

❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership

☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

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*Pregnancy Announcement*

Since 2019, Emily and Evan have been struggling to build their family and today they share their news of being 14 weeks pregnant. This episode is a raw window into the complexities behind pregnancy after loss, their fears around an egg donor journey and a celebration of making it to this milestone.

During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey.

We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you missed it on the gram, here it is in podcast form.

Robbie Tkatch, joins us to speak about his personal experience on a 4 year fertility journey. How his perspective was different than his wife's, how he worked through tough conversations and emotions and proves AMAZING advice on how to support. If you want to hear his whole story listen to Episode 105 with ⁠Brooke Tkatch.⁠

Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Oo8CQOKUh/

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❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership

☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

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Day 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/

During CFAW 2024, I had the privilege of hosting an IG Live series called "From The Sidelines" where I interviewed people who are on the sidelines of the journey and rarely get to speak about their experience of a fertility journey.

We recorded this as an IG Live, BUT also as a podcast! So if you missed it on the gram, here it is in podcast form.

Transformation coach, Catherine Farquharson, joins us to dive into a new perspective on how to let go inside the fertility journey, how having a new voice can be the answer to negative spirals and speaks to how supporting Emily over the past 4 years has evolved.

Don’t miss it, some of these concepts will blow your mind! 

Check out the IG Live video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Jfr-BujDb/

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❤️ Give yourself the gift of community, coaching and mindset tools to get through the journey by joining The Day 1 Membership: https://www.day1fertility.com/day1fertilitymembership

☎️ This journey is no joke, just like athletes you need a coach to help keep you in the game. Book a call with me to learn more about how working with me can shift the way you experience your journey: https://calendly.com/day1fertility/day-1-discovery-call

👋🏼 STAY IN TOUCH! Join my free weekly newsletter to get original mindset tips, a monthly round-up and more! https://day1fertility.myflodesk.com/f0xp904tv7

Day 1's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day1fertility/