It's How You Carry It | Women Rediscovering Their Self-Worth Beyond Infertility and Motherhood

Embrace the Your Family Building Journey: Reclaim Joy and Peace on Your Infertility Journey

Tune in for a full breakdown of my 5 Days Say Yes to Yourself Reset, which is designed to help women feel empowered to take refocus on their emotional well-being. I personally get how it feels to race against time, feel left behind, and believe we need to EARN a moment to reset, to restore our energy and spirit as we face infertility challenges.

Learn more about the reset week:

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TIMESTAMPS

00:21 Introducing the 5 Days A to Yourself Reset

01:11 Personal Fertility Journey and Realizations

02:00 Empowering Women to Explore Alternative Paths

03:27 Challenges and Emotional Struggles

06:13 The Importance of Taking Breaks

08:16 How the Reset Program Works

08:31 Community and Support During the Reset

18:22 Practical Steps and Coaching Topics

21:35 Invitation to Say Yes to the 5 Day Reset!

Did you know it’s common with infertility to still feel isolated, lonely, and overwhelmed despite having supportive family, friends, and being part of Facebook support groups?

Tune into hear my own experience with that and how with my 5 Day Reset, you can take the first steps to feeling centered and grounded again as you re-assess your support system. Because it can certainly change over time. I know a lot of people get that infertility also changes your relationship with friends so it may actually work in your favor to diversify and expand your support network.

I get into the differences and benefits of therapy versus coaching, underscoring the importance of having a neutral person for unbiased support and discussing practical solutions. I know it sounds crazy to pause, but my Reset is the best way to get you being more intentional about say yes to reconnecting with yourself, manage burnout from infertility, and make empowering decisions moving forward.

I also share my perspective on the use of groups, personal experiences with adoption and surrogacy, and navigating conversations with family and friends during the infertility journey. I know support can feel like a burden financially as you’re already spending a lot, but your mental and emotional health is worth the investment. It’s so important to have diverse support systems.

Links to things referenced in the episode:

EP 37: Convo with Dr. Aimee The Egg Whisperer on creative family planning

5 Day Reset: Say Yes To Yourself - come join me on Feb 10th to prioritize your joy and peace so you can return to your fertility journey and family planning feeling empowered to embrace future opportunities.

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2025 Reset: Embracing Self-Acceptance & Infertility Support

It’s not hard to set goals and come up with a plan to implement and execute. Sure sticking to it can be hard at times, but I think it is MUCH harder to embrace yourself for who you are today.

Society always wants us to think we need to change to be "better" or "more successful", but I think going in with resilience and imperfect action, ready to lead with your heart and do things YOUR way is so much harder but feels a lot more doable when you have the support.

So I want to help you recognize and celebrate that wherever you are today is enough and you are deserving of joy and lightness no matter the challenges you're facing.

I also update you on what’s been going on personally, my goals for serving my community and clients and my plans on supporting you through my 5 Day Reset: Say Yes To Yourself and inside my email community 🤎

Tune in and I hope to connect and help you prioritize rest, joy and reconnection through your infertility journey so you can carry on with more ease and confidence!

A quick favor after you've listened? If you found this episode helpful, please leave a quick review below so this can help others who may be in the same season as you too.

Thank you! 

-Rachel

5 DAY RESET: SAY YES TO YOURSELF

Join the live round coming up on FEB 10th because the live rounds come with the added bonus of having access to FREE coaching with me for the week!

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:36 Holiday Recap and Business Goals

02:25 Social Media Reflections

04:18 Embracing Authenticity in 2025

07:35 Family and Personal Updates

09:19 Slow Start to the New Year

10:57 Impact of LA Fires

14:28 Focus on Email Community and Podcast

18:50 5 Day Reset Program

27:09 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Taking a different spin here on the podcast with this guest interview! I think its really hard to move through infertility and try to unlearn what we know to be true about motherhood when we’ve grown up learning that pregnancy is the only way.

So my guest Hannah Olson aka @freckeldhan shares her refreshing concept of redefining motherhood which I believe is so powerful and ties in so well with my perspective on motherhood extending beyond biological ties.

We both emphasize the importance of the relationship and bond between a mother and her children. And we are passionate about helping women, moms and in my case moms-to-be reclaim their identity, find their joy and recognize that motherhood isn’t about sharing DNA or carrying your babies – it’s about your commitment to loving your kids fiercely and taking care of yourself outside of "mom" to build and deepen your relationship with your kids. 

Can't wait to hear your thoughts!!!

-Rachel

Connect with Hannah on IG:  @freckledhan

TIMESTAMPS

01:41 Hannah Olson's Unexpected Journey into Motherhood

03:28 Redefining Motherhood: Beyond Biological Ties

05:26 Balancing Caregiving and Personal Identity

07:18 Empowering Women to Reclaim Their Identity

10:12 The Importance of Modeling Healthy Relationships

16:19 Navigating Parenthood Without Biological Ties

21:28 Advice for Transitioning into Motherhood

23:08 Building and Strengthening Relationships

24:16 Understanding the Challenges of Motherhood

25:10 Distinguishing Caregiving from Motherhood

25:51 The Struggles of Daily Tasks

27:36 The Importance of Relationships in Motherhood

29:31 Hiring Help and Overcoming Judgment

31:42 Redefining Motherhood and Caregiving

36:11 The Value of a Supportive Village

41:10 Concluding Thoughts and Where to Connect

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FREE RESOURCES:

Free 5 Day Say YES to Yourself Email Challenge! ⁠https://www.rachelpm.com/sy2y-challenge ⁠

Navigating Infertility and the holidays guide

⁠https://www.rachelpm.com/doc⁠

2024 is coming to an end so thought I'd share my reflections on my life this past year on both the personal and business end.

And what I want to focus on come 2025 when it comes to supporting you!

Things I referenced:

Free 5 Day Say YES to Yourself Email Challenge! https://www.rachelpm.com/sy2y-challenge

Navigating Infertility and the holidays guide

https://www.rachelpm.com/doc

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Today, I have Dr. Brenna Squires, a psychologist dedicated to helping women and families navigate fertility challenges. Dr. Squires shares her personal infertility journey, discussing the emotional and physical struggles, the importance of seeking diverse medical opinions, and the critical role of supportive relationships.

She emphasizes the necessity of advocating for oneself, exploring various options, and finding joy and hope even in difficult times.

Dr. Squires also provides insights into effective coping strategies, including seeking empathetic support, setting boundaries, and allowing oneself to grieve.

Her story is a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength required to face infertility and the significance of maintaining a focus on overall health and well-being.

TIMESTAMPS

00:35 Life Before Infertility

02:34 Struggles with Birth Control

03:58 Realization and Testing

06:51 Emotional Challenges and Seeking Answers

10:38 Discovering New Methods

12:44 Support Systems and Community

20:19 Empowering Support Systems

23:27 Letting Go of Control

24:50 Coping with Infertility Challenges

27:16 Progress and Hope in the Journey

30:57 Finding Joy and Faith

33:14 Advice for Those in the Trenches

36:09 Self-Care and Taking Breaks

39:04 Connecting and Final Thoughts

Instagram: @drbrennasquires

Website: encourage andempowerwellness.com

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Feeling the decision fatigue? But need some ideas on how to reenergize your spirit? Sign up for my free 5 day Say Yes To Yourself Challenge where you'll get 5 days of easy actionable steps towards a mini reset!

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I break down the different types of responses you can get familiar with BEFORE heading into the next holiday gathering where you will likely get asked the hard questions about your family building plans.

These will help you feel less like you're being personally attacked or put on the spot to share something very personal (and painful tbh) and feel more empowered and even LIGHTER as you carry on through the holidays even while navigating something so hard like infertility in the background.

It's my reminder to you that you GET to actually enjoy being present with your loved ones over the holiday season.

If you want the quick actionable steps at your fingertips and do them now, download the doc here and save it to your phone!

You can also use this in tandem with my FREE 5 DAY SAY YES TO YOURSELF CHALLENGE HERE!

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I share my maybe unpopular opinion on what I think about other people asking uncomfortable questions or giving unsolicited advice especially during the holidays.

Curious what your thoughts are so send me a message and let's talk about it!

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Thank you!

-Rach

Link to the Last episode on Somatic Work with Andrea

FREE DOC to help with Navigating Infertility and Conversations over the Holidays

FREE 5 DAY SAY YES TO YOURSELF CHALLENGE

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Somatic Healing: Exploring the Power of the Nervous System on your Infertility Journey with Andrea

In this episode, I chat with Andrea Bayón, a mental health and holistic support practitioner focusing on somatic work.

She shares her mind, body, and spirit for mental well-being, particularly for women navigating infertility.

Andrea explains the concept of somatic work, emphasizing the role of the nervous system in processing sensory input and stress responses.

We go over practical exercises for self-awareness and regulation, and highlight the significance of support networks too!

Can't wait to hear how this has helped you find your own path to motherhood! DM me or leave a review/comment 🤎

Connect with Andrea Bayón

Instagram: @mar_sol_wellness

Website: marysolwellness.com

LinkedIn: Andrea Bayón, LCSW

TIMESTAMPS

00:48 Andrea's Background and Holistic Approach

03:14 Understanding the Nervous System

08:20 Practical Demonstration of Somatic Work

16:50 Connecting Mind and Body in Infertility

22:15 Navigating Threats and Safety in the Nervous System

27:55 Understanding the Nervous System's Layers

28:14 Body, Mind, and Spirit Alignment

28:27 Acknowledging and Processing Sensations

29:15 The Role of Meaning in Nervous System Work

29:33 Skipping to Conclusions and Its Implications

30:32 The Masculine Energy in Medical Approaches

31:31 Framework for Mindset Reset

32:12 Navigating Uncomfortable Feelings

33:03 Micro Steps to Acknowledge Sensations

34:31 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies

40:13 The Power of Nervous System Healing

45:01 Connecting and Seeking Support

47:25 Practical Tools for Self-Compassion

53:11 Final Thoughts and How to Connect

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If you're torn between wanting to share your family building plans vs not sharing when you're asked over the holidays, this episode is for you!

I cover why its hard either way you go and what I have done when I was in the thick of my infertility journey and having to navigate conversations especially during the holiday seasons.

Referenced in episode:

Sarah's Interview: EP 26

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