Although it would be wonderful if we could be happy for people who have what we want, it doesn't always work that way, especially on the fertility journey. 

Today we dive into the 5 things that friends of people on the fertility journey need to know in order to be more loving and supportive. Infertility can be hard on friendships, but this episode will help to mend the gap, which is fundamentally about being seen and understood. 

Let's change the narrative for friendship during this vulnerable and sensitive time. 

With Love,
Coach Erica 

As always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:

https://calendly.com/loveandsciencefertility/discovery-call

Also, be sure to check out our website: loveandsciencefertility.com

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Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Erica Bove

What do you do when your friend announces a pregnancy, and you want nothing more than to be pregnant yourself?

Today we dive into the 5 things that people on the fertility journey need from their friends without infertility, and how their well meaning (but sometimes relatively insensitive) friends can be more supportive. Infertility can be hard on friendships, but this episode will help to mend the gap, which is fundamentally about being seen and understood. 

As always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:

https://calendly.com/loveandsciencefertility/discovery-call

Also, be sure to check out our website: loveandsciencefertility.com

Follow us on social media:

IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility

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Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Erica Bove

Have you ever felt stuck in rumination loops, and all you can focus on is the negative? 

This is very common, especially when undergoing the fertility journey. It can become so easy to focus on what is not going well, and then we can end up in hopelessness and despair. However, even on the darkest days, there is always something to be grateful for. Perhaps it's having heat or air conditioning when the weather is extreme. Perhaps it's a hot cup of coffee or tea. Or perhaps something as simple as getting a quick unexpected break because a patient decided to reschedule. 

We know that gratitude improves brain chemistry. It's free, doesn't take a lot of time, and can really lift our moods and get us out of those rumination loops. 

Listen today and gain some practical suggestions for how to make this a daily part of your life. It only takes a few minutes and I promise--it will change your life. 

xoxo,
Coach Erica 

As always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:

https://calendly.com/loveandsciencefertility/discovery-call

Also, be sure to check out our website: loveandsciencefertility.com

Follow us on social media:

IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility

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Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Erica Bove

What do the beach and the fertility journey have in common? Join us as we reveal the answer through a heartfelt exploration of finding constants in life's ever-changing landscape. We'll share personal stories from over three decades of family trips to a cherished seaside retreat, highlighting how the moon, sun, and familiar geography provide a comforting sense of continuity. You'll discover how sensory experiences like the feel of sand, the sound of the wind, and the scent of seawater can help anchor you in the present moment, offering stability and reassurance amidst life's uncertainties.

As always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:

https://calendly.com/loveandsciencefertility/discovery-call

Also, be sure to check out our website: loveandsciencefertility.com

Follow us on social media:

IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility

FB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183

Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Erica Bove

Have you ever felt like your mind was an overgrown garden, full of weeds that choke out the beauty and growth you desire? This week on the Love and Science podcast, we promise to equip you with the tools to transform your mental landscape. Inspired by my own overgrown yard, we'll discuss how negative thoughts and limiting beliefs can take root deep within us, stifling our potential. Through the lens of a fertility journey, we will tackle specific mental weeds such as feelings of inadequacy and despair after setbacks, illustrating how addressing these can lead to a flourishing, more harmonious inner world.

Join us as we underscore the vital role of self-awareness and self-compassion in nurturing a positive mindset, especially during challenging times. We'll explore the powerful metaphor of gardening to frame our mental upkeep, discussing the importance of community support—be it from friends or professional coaches—in helping us identify and remove these deep-seated limiting beliefs. With regular self-care and positive reinforcement, learn how to cultivate a sustainable and vibrant mental garden. Empower your thoughts and feelings to lead a more fulfilling life, and discover how intentionality can pave the way to empowered actions, personal growth, and a successful fertility journey.

As always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:

https://calendly.com/loveandsciencefertility/discovery-call

Also, be sure to check out our website: loveandsciencefertility.com

Follow us on social media:

IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility

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Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Erica Bove

In this episode, which I'm recording during my birthday week, I discuss 5 strategies for honoring our birthdays with grace and self compassion. 

We discuss how to acknowledge and process all of the feelings which come along with being another year older, and how to take back some agency and joy to find meaning and support on our special day (and even our birthday month). We can use our birthdays as an opportunity for reflection, instead of something we merely suffer through. 

Here's to our most authentic life possible! And with another year, we remember that we are growing in wisdom... 

As always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:

https://calendly.com/loveandsciencefertility/discovery-call

Also, be sure to check out our website: loveandsciencefertility.com

Follow us on social media:

IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility

FB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183

Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Erica Bove

Today, we have our first ever guest at the Love and Science podcast, Dr. Dana Gibbs! We discuss the nuances of thyroid disease and treatment, especially as pertains to infertility and recurrent loss. 

 

Join us as she brings clarity and hope with her detailed understanding of physiology and her decades of helping women who previously have not been able to be helped. 

 

Here is her bio and a link to the course she so generously is sharing with us:

 

Dr. Dana Gibbs is an educator, hormone expert, board-certified ENT, and allergist. Dr. Gibbs attended medical school in San Antonio Texas and trained in Otolaryngology at the University of Kansas. She practiced otolaryngology in Arlington, Texas, for 23 years.

 

Her experience of ill health during her teen years all the way to her late 30's led to profound changes in the way she practices medicine. After spending those years unrecognized, dismissed, and told "it was all in her head", she found mentors in the Integrative Medicine world that helped her find the answers and solutions to her problems. These answers now inform her practice and educational efforts.

 

She recently retired from her ENT practice and opened Consultants in Metabolism, a direct care practice for thyroid, metabolic and hormone management for women and men. The practice is located in North Texas and offers live and virtual visits. While the practice is located in Texas, consultations are available nationwide.

 

Dr. Gibbs speaks in person and online, presenting workshops that introduce physicians and patients to the unique solutions of an integrative Hormone practice.

 

Website: www.danagibbsmd.com

 

Instagram: @danagibbsmd

 

Podcast: Beyond the Thyroid

 

2 part Lunch and Learn series for physicians: When “normal TSH” isn’t normal

Available at www.allergyaccessmd.com/TSH

As always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:

https://calendly.com/loveandsciencefertility/discovery-call

Also, be sure to check out our website: loveandsciencefertility.com

Follow us on social media:

IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility

FB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183

Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Erica Bove

Today we discuss regret, which is a very expensive emotion. We discuss why we have it, especially as it pertains to the fertility journey, and how to use self compassion to forgive ourselves and move forward. We all can learn how to move beyond regret to start making choices now which align with our values and our highest purpose. 

As always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:

https://calendly.com/loveandsciencefertility/discovery-call

Also, be sure to check out our website: loveandsciencefertility.com

Follow us on social media:

IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility

FB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183

Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Erica Bove

Today we discuss strategies for steadiness and grounding when you feel off-kilter. We all have those days and sometimes seasons in our lives. The fertility journey is a time where many of us feel off-kilter. Today's podcast is very practical and will help you to find more agency in your day to day life.  My hope is to free up some brain space for the things which truly matter.  

As always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:

https://calendly.com/loveandsciencefertility/discovery-call

Also, be sure to check out our website: loveandsciencefertility.com

Follow us on social media:

IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility

FB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183

Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Erica Bove

What does freedom mean, especially in the context of the fertility journey?

Today, I discuss the stark contrast between the sense of control in demanding professions like medicine and law versus the overwhelming powerlessness often felt when dealing with fertility challenges. Let's reflect on what might be holding us back—be it personal fears, societal pressures, or self-doubt—and learn strategies for reclaiming freedom to have a truer, more authentic fertility journey. 

In this episode, I empower you to reclaim agency and face fertility challenges with strength and authenticity, guided by evidence, supportive relationships, and a sense of true freedom.

As always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.

If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:

https://calendly.com/loveandsciencefertility/discovery-call

Also, be sure to check out our website: loveandsciencefertility.com

Follow us on social media:

IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility

FB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183

Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.

In Gratitude,

Dr. Erica Bove