Let’s be real — when you’re going through infertility, disappointment and even full-blown anger are just part of the ride. In this episode, we’re getting honest about our own ups and downs with these tough emotions and sharing what’s actually helped us cope. We’re chatting about everything from manifestation and faith purchases to prayer, list-making, feedback loops, mindset shifts, and good old reality checks. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this one’s packed with real talk and resilience tips to help you through it.

If you're struggling with infertility then anxiety and worry are likely not far behind. From the fear of the unknown, the impact of medication on your body, the monthly disappointments and 'what if' this doesnt work or I'm getting too old. In this episode we talk about the very different ways anxiety has shown up for us both and things we've tried to help ease the constant stream of worry. This is the episode where we probably reveal waaaaay too much and you'll see that what works for one, doesn't always work for all.

Show Notes

0:23 Definition of anxiety & worry 1:10 The surprising thing about worrying 2:22 The pros and cons of anxiety 2:48 How anxiety manifests throughout our infertility journeys 7:05 The self limiting impact of constantly worrying 7:47 Seeing the humour during your times 8:59 There is always a solution attitude 10:03 Learning to ask more questions and not taking things at face value 12:13 The high stakes of IVF 13:34 When the worried thoughts creep in 15:48 Pelvic therapy... what is left to control?! 16:45 Learning to let go 17:45 When anxiety tips into dispair & the benefit of options 19:59 Day to day vs long term worries 21:26 When age anxiety creeps in 23:10 High energy vs low energy states 24:20 Hitting a nerve, literally and metaphorically 26:50 Training your brain to control the constant worrying 31:33 When you don't need an answer - just to let it out 36:12 How to de-escalate your body & mind when in panic mode 40:38 Why singing can do more than lift your mood 43:05 Getting out of your head and into your body 45:21 There's a medical reason to explain why you feel the way you do 47:27 When all else fails... don't worry about the worry or get anxious about the anxiety Follow MYND.FLO to join the community – www.instagram.com/mynd.flo

Seeing everyone around you getting pregnant whilst you're TTC can leave you battling the difficult feelings of envy and resentment. In this episode we dive into things that trigger these emotions, ways we try to cope and what happens when thoughts get dark and slip into schadenfreude. Wait until the end to hear our candid conversations about Lara's 4th egg collection and how she was feeling going into it.

Episode Notes

00:45 - definition of envy & resentment 02:02 - realising you are fallible 03:53 - Emma's resentment story 06:50 - driving your relationships away 08:53 - managing your mind 09:09 - why envy isn't a bad emotion 10:40 - are you telling yourself false stories? 13:58 - having an internal temper tantrum 15:16 - Lara's resentment story 17:16 - the slippery slope of resentment 18:50 - searching for the good in every situation 21:00 - dragging yourself back from "better than" thinking 20:20 - another false narrative: societal expectation 24:35 - being the second wife 25:14 - balancing your career with your fertility 29:10 - unexpected triggers can hit you out of no where 32:20 - the grass isn't always greener 33:19 - spotting resentment before it strikes 36:14 - when resentment slips into schadenfreude 38:45 - stories of hope 41:17 - learning to cope 48:30 - Lara's upcoming "IVF Bootcamp"