In this episode of Grow the Family, Zyanya shares her and her husband’s 11-year journey through unexplained infertility, marked by four miscarriages and the ongoing weight of unanswered questions. She speaks honestly about the deep grief of loss, the emotional toll of repeated disappointment, and the strength it has taken to keep moving forward.Through it all, their marriage has remained a steady source of unity, faith, and support. After years of trying to conceive, they have made the courageous decision to stop pursuing pregnancy and begin the adoption process. Zyanya shares the honest conversations they’ve had along the way — acknowledging that adoption, like infertility treatment, does not guarantee a child. Together, they are choosing to move forward in faith while also protecting their hearts and accepting the reality that some families may ultimately live without children.This conversation is a powerful reminder that growing a family doesn’t always look the way we expect — and that courage, love, and hope can coexist with uncertainty, grief, and the unknown.

Courtney introduces Tristana as the third guest on her new podcast "Grow the Family," where they discuss Tristana's background and her journey through infertility, including her diagnosis of PCOS and subsequent fertility treatments leading to the birth of her daughter. Tristana shares her experiences with fertility treatments, including IVF challenges and the emotional impact of navigating fertility issues as a young couple, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a strong marriage despite external pressures. Despite having untested embryos, Tristana and her husband have chosen not to pursue additional pregnancies due to health concerns, and she suggests creating resources to help others navigate their own fertility journeys.

The podcast episode featured James and Tori Price sharing their journey through infertility, cancer diagnoses, and remarriage. They discussed their initial fertility struggles, including IVF treatments and medical challenges, as well as James' battle with testicular cancer twice. The couple explored how their infertility journey impacted their marriage, leading to a divorce before ultimately reconciling and remarrying after 6-7 years apart. They emphasized the importance of support groups and open communication during fertility treatments, while also acknowledging the emotional and financial toll these experiences took on their relationship. The episode concluded with Tori expressing gratitude for the connections made through their fertility struggles and the couple discussing whether to use their remaining frozen embryo, though they had not yet made a final decision.

Welcome to Grow the Family 🤍Infertility is a road no one expects to walk — and yet so many couples find themselves on it quietly, painfully, and often alone. Grow the Family was created to change that.In this introduction episode, I’m sharing my personal infertility journey alongside my husband, Hunter — from early marriage and unanswered prayers, to a male-factor infertility diagnosis, IVF, donor sperm, pregnancy loss, and the joy and heartbreak that can exist side by side. This podcast is rooted in honesty, faith, education, and compassion for every outcome.Grow the Family is a space for:• Couples navigating infertility• Those considering or going through IVF, IUI, donor conception, or surrogacy• Individuals carrying grief, questions, and hope at the same time• Anyone longing to feel seen, understood, and less aloneEach episode will feature real stories — from couples, medical professionals, surrogates, and others who have walked this path — with the goal of educating, uplifting, and reminding listeners that their story matters.Whether your journey includes success, loss, waiting, or a different ending than you imagined, you belong here.Thank you for being brave enough to listen.Thank you for being brave enough to hope.— Courtney & Hunter🤍 Subscribe, share, and join us as we Grow the Family together.