• IVF Failed You - The "So Now What?" Podcast

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IVF Failed You - The "So Now What?" Podcast

著者： Lana Manikowski
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  • I am an infertility survivor—the kind you never hope to become: childless. After enduring multiple rounds of IUI and IVF at some of the leading fertility centers, I was advised to discontinue treatment. When my fertility journey ended, I was offered no resources to help me navigate the reality of an unexpected childless life. I was left asking: So now what? In the years that followed, I tried to convince myself I’d be OK, but I wasn’t. I felt shattered, alone, and failed—not just by the process but by my own body. I longed for someone who truly understood the pain I felt, a guide to help me navigate a life without children. But I couldn’t find it. So, I decided to create it. Today, I am still childless, but I’ve redefined what that means. I’ve learned that a meaningful and purposeful life is possible, even without motherhood. I’ve learned to love myself and embrace the body I once felt had let me down. Through my certification in life coaching and my own transformation, I’ve discovered tools and insights that helped me thrive—and I’m here to share them with you on The "So Now What?" Podcast. If you’ve been on this journey, join me as we build what we were never offered: a sisterhood for the bravest women I know. Together, we’ll rewrite the narrative, shedding labels like failed, unexplained, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, not-viable, or advanced maternal age. Follow me on Instagram: @lana.manikowski for resources, inspiration, and opportunities to live a fulfilling life without the children you dreamed of.
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I am an infertility survivor—the kind you never hope to become: childless. After enduring multiple rounds of IUI and IVF at some of the leading fertility centers, I was advised to discontinue treatment. When my fertility journey ended, I was offered no resources to help me navigate the reality of an unexpected childless life. I was left asking: So now what? In the years that followed, I tried to convince myself I’d be OK, but I wasn’t. I felt shattered, alone, and failed—not just by the process but by my own body. I longed for someone who truly understood the pain I felt, a guide to help me navigate a life without children. But I couldn’t find it. So, I decided to create it. Today, I am still childless, but I’ve redefined what that means. I’ve learned that a meaningful and purposeful life is possible, even without motherhood. I’ve learned to love myself and embrace the body I once felt had let me down. Through my certification in life coaching and my own transformation, I’ve discovered tools and insights that helped me thrive—and I’m here to share them with you on The "So Now What?" Podcast. If you’ve been on this journey, join me as we build what we were never offered: a sisterhood for the bravest women I know. Together, we’ll rewrite the narrative, shedding labels like failed, unexplained, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, not-viable, or advanced maternal age. Follow me on Instagram: @lana.manikowski for resources, inspiration, and opportunities to live a fulfilling life without the children you dreamed of.
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  • Life After Infertility: From Rejection to Redefinition

    Life After Infertility: From Rejection to Redefinition
    2025/04/30
    If you've ever felt like life passed you by — that everyone else got the invitation to motherhood while you were left standing in the quiet — this episode is for you. In Episode 166 of The “So Now What?” Podcast, I’m bringing you into a deeply personal story I recently shared with a room full of college students. It wasn’t about infertility — at least not directly — but it brought up a feeling you probably know all too well: what it’s like to have a plan for your life… only to watch it fall apart. I share what happened when I didn’t get into the college I thought would define my future — and how that moment mirrored the heartbreak of leaving fertility treatments without a child. If you've ever followed every "right" step and still didn't end up where you hoped, you're not alone. This episode will help you: Connect the dots between your past rejections and how you define your worth today Understand why your grief is valid, even if no one else sees it Reframe your childless life as one that is not behind — but boldly becoming Feel less alone in a world that celebrates milestones you didn’t get to experience Whether you're in the thick of navigating a future without motherhood or trying to figure out what comes next, this conversation will remind you that you still get to write your own story. And that story can be meaningful, beautiful, and yours. 💬 Links Mentioned: 🎧 Listen to more episodes of The “So Now What?” Podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📖 Order your copy of So Now What? at lanamanikowski.com/book 📅 Book your free 45-minute Thrive Call with me to create a plan for what’s next: Book Here!! 📥 Download The Top 27 Things People Say When You Are Childless (and how to respond): https://lana-manikowski.myflodesk.com/thingspeoplesay 📲 Follow along on Instagram: @lana.manikowski 📲 Join me on TikTok: @lana.manikowski ✨ You are not behind. You are not broken. You are becoming. And the life you’re building — even without the children you dreamed of — can still be rich and full of purpose. Ready to explore what your new plan could look like? Book your free Thrive Call today — let's start mapping it out together.
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    16 分
  • Infertile But Not Invisible

    Infertile But Not Invisible
    2025/04/23

    If you’ve gone through IVF or fertility treatments and didn’t end up with the child you always dreamed of, this episode is for you.

    During National Infertility Awareness Week 2025, it’s easy to feel like the spotlight is only on the stories that end in a baby. But what if yours didn’t? What if you're childless after infertility, and you’ve spent years wondering where your voice fits in?

    This week, we’re finally talking about the part no one wants to say out loud:
    The silence that follows when fertility treatments don’t work.
    The awkward comments. The unsolicited advice. The way people try to “fix” you with adoption suggestions, miracle stories, or spiritual shortcuts.

    But in this episode, you’ll hear what you’ve been longing to hear:
    You are not an afterthought.
    You are not a failure.
    And you are not alone.

    Lana shares:

    • Why awareness doesn’t always mean inclusion, especially when your journey ends without a child

    • How society struggles to hold space for grief that’s not “fixable”

    • What it’s like to be left without resources or support when you leave your clinic for the last time

    • A reading from Chapter 14 of her new book So Now What?, called “Avoiding Isolation and Strengthening Existing Connections”

    • What you can do to start reconnecting with yourself and others in an authentic way without having to explain or justify your path

    Whether you’ve felt misunderstood, judged, or completely invisible, this episode will help you feel grounded, seen, and empowered to move forward, even when life looks nothing like you planned.

    🧡 Want to keep going beyond the podcast?
    Here’s how to get support and stay connected:

    ➡️ Join me LIVE during National Infertility Awareness Week:

    • April 28 – Infertility, Identity, and the Fight to Be Seen – So Now What? at Indiana University Northwest, 11:30 AM

    • April 28 – Interview on WCPT Radio in Chicago

    • May 1 – Book reading and signing at City Lit Books, 6:30 PM (Logan Square, Chicago)

    • May 10 – The 4th Annual Other’s Day Brunch, a powerful gathering for women without children on the Saturday before Mother’s Day

    Get all the details at: www.lanamanikowski.com/events

    🎧 Ready to talk about what’s next for you?
    Book your free 45-minute Thrive Call with Lana and start mapping out what your future can look like, even if it doesn’t include motherhood.
    👉 Book now

    📚 Haven’t read the book yet?
    Download the foreword by Jody Day and Chapter 1 of So Now What?
    👉 Get your preview

    💬 Struggling with how to respond to awkward or hurtful comments?
    Download the free guide: The Top 27 Things People Say When You’re Childless (...and How to Respond)
    👉 Get the guide

    If this episode spoke to you, please leave a review or share it with someone who needs to hear that a meaningful life is still possible, even without the children they dreamed of.

    📲 Connect with Lana on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube:

    • @lana.manikowski on IG

    • @lana.manikowski on TikTok

    • YouTube Channel
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  • Infertility Isn’t a Finish Line

    Infertility Isn’t a Finish Line
    2025/04/17

    If you’ve been through fertility treatments like IVF or IUI and ended your journey without the baby you dreamed of, you might be waiting for the day you finally feel “healed.” But what if healing isn’t something you ever fully complete? What if infertility isn’t a finish line—but a beginning?

    In this episode of The “So Now What?” Podcast, you’ll discover that you don’t have to be completely healed to start feeling proud of who you are becoming. You’ll explore how to notice your growth, even on the hard days, and how small steps forward are worth celebrating—even if no one else sees them.

    I’ll also be sharing details about a few special public events coming up, including a reading from Chapter 11 of my book, So Now What?, titled “Who Are You Now? Who Do You Want to Become?” This question is at the heart of reclaiming your life after infertility, and I hope it inspires you the way it inspired me.

    ✨ Upcoming Events (All Open to the Public):

    🗓 April 28 at 11:30 AM
    Speaking at Indiana University Northwest
    Topic: Infertility, Identity, and the Fight to Be Seen – So Now What?

    📚 May 1 at 6:30 PM
    Book Reading and Signing at City Lit in Logan Square
    Featuring Chapter 11: “Who Are You Now? Who Do You Want to Become?”

    🥂 May 10 at 11:30 AM
    The 4th Annual Other’s Day Brunch in Chicago
    A celebration for women without children to feel seen, supported, and celebrated
    🎟 Get your ticket

    🎧 Listen now if you’ve ever thought:

    • “I still feel sad, so I must not be healed yet”

    • “I didn’t become a mom, so what do I celebrate about myself?”

    • “I don’t even know who I am without motherhood”

    This episode is your reminder that you are growing, even if your grief still exists. Your story didn’t end when your treatments did. It just started taking a new shape—one that you get to define.

    📞 Ready to take the next step?

    Book a free 45-minute Thrive Call with me
    We’ll create a plan together for how to start building a life that feels meaningful without the children you dreamed of.
    👉 Book your Thrive Call

    💬 Free Download

    The Top 27 Things People Say When You’re Childless (...and how to respond)
    An authentic and empowering guide to help you feel steady and confident in conversations that often feel uncomfortable.
    📥 Download it here

    📲 Stay connected:

    Instagram: @lana.manikowski
    YouTube: @lana.manikowski
    TikTok: @lana.manikowski
    Website: www.lanamanikowski.com
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    14 分

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