IVF can be completely exhausting, overwhelming and consuming. Even a straight-forward IVF journey has uncertainty and can be a nerve-wracking experience. In this episode, I give a brief but thorough summary of the essential tools for coping and how to start building in emotional toolbox to prepare for the anxiety, just as you prepare physically for the journey. I talk about key resources like RESOLVE: https://resolve.org/get-help/support-groups/

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:

https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html

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alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com

***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

Did you have an unsuccessful IVF retrieval or embryo transfer? Are you dealing with the agonizing IVF loss experience and not sure what to do next-what will actually work? In this spicy episode, I highlight 10 things to consider and explore (some standard and controversial) when IVF hasn't worked. In this thought provoking episode, I offer ideas that might help you feel less stuck and lost as you consider what to do next alongside your care team.

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:

https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html

www.alexandragearystock.com

alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com

***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****

In this episode, I discuss and explore the complicated decision around sharing your fertility journey and offer practical tools to help you decide what feels right to you. We'll look at what you may need to feel both supported and protected, whether you choose to share your IVF journey openly or keep it to yourself.

If you would like to learn more about IVF and have a guide through the intensity, check out my new IVF Prep Workshop: From Overwhelm to Confidence. This guide walks you through the entire process up until transfer and includes mantras, reflection exercises, tons of tips and mediation exercises. Check it out: https://payhip.com/b/bYn59

*****If you are a California resident, interested in working with me in my therapy practice, click here:

https://www.alexandragearystock.com/work-with-me-california-residents.html

www.alexandragearystock.com

alexandrapsychotherapy@gmail.com

***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, mental health treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be taken as individualized advice. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact local emergency service's and/or a qualified professional.****