Just relax: Jamie's back!

OK, no one ever relaxed because someone told them to. In fact, being told to calm down or relax may be one of the most blood-pressure-elevating things that can happen to us.

How do you feel when fertility issues come up at work? Someone puts a baby photo on their desk, a colleague is pregnant, invitations to a baby shower or to contribute to a baby gift float around — these can be hurtful for those dealing with fertility challenges, but asking someone to put their baby photos away or refusing to participate in a celebration are often just not an option.

And often those who don't understand the issue may think saying "just relax" or "just ignore it" is a "solution." (Spoiler: It's not.)

In this episode, Anne and Jamie take on how to have (or avoid) awkward, super-personal conversations at work and how NOT to carry those conversations home with you.

Bonus: if someone consistently asks inappropriate questions, share this episode with them as a gentle way to open the conversation.

These situations can be so specific to the people involved and the climate at work, so we'd love to hear how YOU handle awkward moments like this at work or after it. Do you ask, "Why do you ask?" when someone asks you why you don't have kids yet? Do you come up with a cover story to avoid revealing more than you want to (and have you ever been caught out)?

Share with us on Instagram @thewholepineapplepod or email us at [email protected] and let us know if we can share your story!

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