In this solo episode, I open up about one of the most vulnerable seasons of my life, when I was deep in PCOS flare-ups, facing months of negative pregnancy tests and irregular cycles, and quietly questioning if I would ever become a mom. I share a pivotal moment at a friend’s wedding that completely blindsided me and brought up intense jealousy, shame, and the painful feeling that I was “so far behind,” especially within an Orthodox Jewish community where marriage and babies can feel closely tied to your sense of progress and belonging.

Listen in to hear me share:

1. What infertility and PCOS flare-ups felt like emotionally and socially in a tight-knit community
2. The identity and worthiness struggles that surfaced when motherhood felt out of reach
3. How opening up to the right person helped break the isolation and normalize my triggers
4. The coping tools that helped me survive that season, including distraction, intentional joy, and feeling proactive through medical and lifestyle changes
5. Why expanding your identity beyond “trying to get pregnant” is so crucial for your mental health
6. +So much more

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This episode was edited and produced by Intent Media.