What if your anger toward your body isn’t something to hide — but a sign that it’s finally time to start healing?

If you’ve ever felt angry at your body — for not doing what you hoped it would, for betraying your trust, or for making something as natural as motherhood feel impossibly hard — this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, Jacqueline opens up about the unspoken emotion so many women carry after infertility, loss, or complicated pregnancies: anger. She shares why that anger is valid, what it’s really trying to tell you, and how to start rebuilding trust with your body again. You’ll walk away feeling seen, understood, and reminded that healing doesn’t mean ignoring your pain — it means allowing yourself to feel it with compassion.

Key Takeaways:

💔 You’re not wrong for feeling angry. Anger toward your body isn’t shameful — it’s a natural response to loss, grief, and unmet expectations.

🌿 Anger can be a messenger. Beneath it often lies pain, fear, or sadness that needs acknowledgment and care.

🕊️ Healing starts with honesty. Rebuilding trust with your body begins when you allow yourself to feel everything — not just gratitude or positivity.

💪 You can hold both. It’s possible to love your body and be angry with it. You can be grateful and still wish things were easier.

🌻 You’re not alone. Inside Your Fertility Village, women are having these real, healing conversations every day — because no one should walk this journey alone.

Resources & Links:

💛 Join Your Fertility Village — a safe, supportive space for women navigating infertility, loss, and motherhood after trauma. Become a founding member: your-fertility-village.mn.co

👉 Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram for daily encouragement, connection, and all podcast and village updates.

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Insurance and infertility are two words that rarely bring comfort, but understanding how to navigate your coverage can change everything about your experience.

In this episode of Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline shares her best guidance for reading your policy, asking smart questions, and knowing your rights when it comes to fertility care. She explains what “infertility coverage” really means, how to check if your clinic is in-network, and why employer fertility benefit programs could be a game changer. You’ll also learn how to have honest money talks with your partner so financial stress doesn’t take over your journey.

This episode is equal parts practical and heartfelt. Jacqueline reminds listeners that while fertility insurance can feel overwhelming, you are more capable than you think. With preparation, persistence, and a little advocacy, you can find clarity, save money, and feel more in control of your path to motherhood.

What you will learn:

• How to review your insurance plan for fertility coverage and common exclusions
• How to advocate for coverage and explore employer fertility benefit programs
• Ways to approach financial planning and set realistic expectations with your partner
• How to save money on medications and self-pay packages while reducing stress

Links mentioned:

• National Infertility Association: Resolve.org
• Women’s health & family building benefits: Progyny & Maven
• Support for Metabolic-Fertility care: Carrot Fertility

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October can be a heavy month for many mothers. It’s a time to honor the babies who never made it earthside and the women who continue to carry their memories with love and courage.

In this episode of Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline opens her heart for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. She shares her story of losing her daughters Charlotte, Cecilia, and Maren, and how those experiences continue to shape her as a mother today. This conversation is a safe space for every woman who has known loss, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, a failed transfer, or the loss of a child after birth.

Jacqueline also offers comfort through science and faith, revealing the remarkable fact that fetal cells remain in a mother’s body forever, proving that we truly carry our babies in our hearts and in our biology. She speaks about healing through connection, the creation of Your Fertility Village, and ways to honor the memory of every baby gone too soon. This is a gentle, compassionate episode that reminds listeners they are never alone.

Questions answered in this episode:

• How do we honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month in a way that brings comfort and connection?
• What does science reveal about how mothers continue to carry their babies after loss?
• How can sharing your story help you heal and remind others they are not alone?
• What does invisible grief look like when it comes to failed transfers and embryo loss?
• How can communities like Your Fertility Village provide support through infertility and loss?

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Local listeners: Join Jacqueline at the annual SHARE Walk to Remember to honor, connect, and support those impacted by pregnancy and infant loss.
• Not local or can't make the event, but want to support? Donate to help provide comfort and resources to grieving families.

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With space to track your symptoms, jot down questions, and take notes, this free worksheet will help you walk into your appointment feeling empowered and walk out with clarity.

👉 Grab your free copy here: https://motherhoodintended.kit.com/prepsheet

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