A Psychiatrist's take on growth, relationships and spiritualality.
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Featuring interviews with experts on the topics you're curious about and stories of extraordinary people who are changing the world.
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My therapist told me that I should try this...I’ve been in a really bad break up that in my opinion is gonna effect me for a long time. So I hope this can help me talking things out I hope someone other than my therapist is listening as well... my hope this journey is full of life, laughs and new friendships😌 Cover art photo provided by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@kellysikkema
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Welcome to Loneliness > Heartache, where amazing things happen. This podcast is the result of 35 years of living. I want to share some of my perspective on life, love, relationship pitfalls, and just everyday issues. I would like to think of this a place to vent, and share my thoughts with others. Please feel free to leave comments, send in questions, and give a much feedback as possible. It is not my intention to offend, I certainly understand if comments that I make are not the most popula ...
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The Heartache To Hope Podcast is where we get real about infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss and everything in between. My journey to having a baby has been and continues to be heartbreaking, complicated and relentless. I understand your pain and I believe you have incredible strength, even on the dark days. Through my interviews with ordinary woman who have become extraordinary through their journeys, as well as hearing from people whose life’s work it is to support those going through these c ...
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Dr. La Keita Carter stops by to discuss her Psychology Today Article “What Type Of Apologizer Are You?”. She discusses six types of apologies and how they are linked to emotional intelligence. Dr. La Keita D. Carter, a licensed psychologist in Maryland, specializes in trauma, sexual wellness and relationships, addictions, women’s issues, and cultur…
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Why Does Emotional Resilience Require True Self-Care?
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Amber Trueblood joins the show to discuss her article “True Emotional Resilience Requires True Self-Care”. Amber highlights the differences between true self care and surface self care. She also discusses the five different types of anxiety styles and suggests specific true self care ideas for each of the styles. Amber Trueblood, MBA, is a licensed…
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What Are 7 Secrets To Liking Yourself More?
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On this episode, Katherine Cullen, LMSW, stops by to discuss her article “Seven Secrets To Liking Yourself More.” She breaks down the consequences of self dislike and how everyone can benefit from improving the way they feel about themselves. Katherine (Schreiber) Cullen, LMSW, is a psychotherapist and co-author of The Truth About Exercise Addictio…
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Jourdan Travers defines the term “trauma bond” and discusses what relationships typically have them and why they are a powerful dynamic in relationships. Jourdan Travers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, mood, substance abuse/dependence, and personality disorders. She received her MSW from The Univers…
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Best friend to the show, Dr. Candice Creasman, discusses the “fawn” trauma response and how it is different from the other trauma responses of fight, flight, and freeze. Candice Creasman Mowrey, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor with a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology and a Doctorate in Counseling and …
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What is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)?
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Robyn Brickel, M.A., LMFT discusses Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She defines CPTSD, outlines best practices for recovery, and examines how it is both similar and different to PSTD. Robyn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25+ years of experience providing psychotherapy, as well as the founder and clinical director of a priv…
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Why birthdays suck when you are going through infertility (and how to make them a little less sucky)
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So, today is my birthday. And although now it is a time for celebration and I am embracing everything that being in your early 40’s throws at you, I am reflecting today on all the birthdays where I had the birthday blues. Where a birthday was just a reminder of my infertility challenges and another year getting older. The tick tick tick in the back…
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What Are 10 Mindful Lessons That Can Transform Your Relationships?
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Michelle P. Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP stops by to discuss 10 mindful lessons you can use to strengthen all of the relationships in your life. Michelle P. Maidenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCSW-R, CGP maintains a private practice in Harrison, NY. She is an adjunct graduate professor of Mindfulness Practice at New York University. She is the presiden…
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Emma's Story - Not Another Bad Egg (with Emma Turner)
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In this episode I speak with Emma Turner, who some in this community may know as one half of the Not Another Bad Egg Instagram Account and Blog. Emma has been on her journey for a number of years now and at the time of recording she was three days out from another embryo transfer, so I am so appreciative of her time and willingness to share her sto…
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18 Rounds of IVF & Not Giving Up Hope (with Lisa Messenger)
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Hello hello, welcome back if you are a regular listener and welcome if this is your first time listening. I am so thrilled to bring you this episode. You may know Lisa Messenger as one of the most incredible entrepreneurs not just in Australia but globally and she did this before entrepreneurship was even a thing! She’s shared the stage with the li…
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What Are Six Steps Toward Recovery From A Toxic Relationship?
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On this episode psychotherapist, Kaytee Gillis, LCSW-BACS, chats about her article 6 Steps Toward Recovery From a Toxic Relationship. She describes the six steps, discusses how survivors can move between the steps, Kaytee is a psychotherapist, author, and consultant with a passion for working with survivors of relationship and family trauma. Her fi…
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Is There a Link Between Trauma and Eating Disorders?
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Dr. Zoe Ross-Nash stops by to discuss the link between trauma and eating disorders/disordered eating. She defines different eating disorders and discusses which type of trauma is associated with each eating disorder. Dr. Ross-Nash explores the importance of not having preconceived notions of what eating disorders “look like”. She also discusses res…
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The Power of the Mind-Body Connection (with Louise Siwicki)
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Hello hello everyone, I do hope your start to 2023 is a place of positivity. And if you aren’t quite feeling all the positive feels, or if you are but nervous that it may be short lived, this episode is for you. I speak with Louise Siwicki, who after battling infertility for 6 years is now a holistic fertility hypnotherapist and coach. Lou talks wi…
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A 5-minute meditation to refocus for 2023
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The New Year can bring up feelings of sadness, regret and disappointment about what you didn’t achieve in the year BUT it is also a time of excitement, hope and wonder. The mix of emotions are totally normal – nonetheless - to set yourself up for what is to come in 2023, let's create and hold onto all the positive feelings. Let's channel those feel…
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Pregnancy After Loss (Part 2 with Rhiannon Malone)
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Here's the second part of my conversation with Rhiannon Malone. If you listened to the first part of our conversation in the previous episode, you would know that Rhiannon’s son Rory tragically died at 39 weeks. Rhiannon is now 30 weeks pregnant, so a large part of our conversation was around pregnancy after loss and how you navigate all of that. S…
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Are Any of the Relationships on “Love Is Blind” Abusive?
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On this episode, Dr. Isabelle Morley discusses the toxic and abusive relationship behaviors she saw on the latest season of “Love Is Blind”. We chat about what responsibility Netflix has to contestants and viewers, and how Netflix can protect both groups. Isabelle Morley, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist, writer, and co-founder of The Re…
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Navigating Grief After an Unimaginable Loss (with Rhiannon Malone)
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This is my conversation with Rhiannon Malone, who had the unimaginable experience of having a stillbirth at 39 weeks. I have actually split our conversation into two episodes, this first one Rhiannon talks about her experience and those weeks and months after, the grieving process and how they celebrate Rory and his memory. In the next episode we t…
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It’s December and we know what that means right? The most wonderful time of the year really isn’t for someone with infertility or who has recently experienced a loss. Events, get-togethers, Christmas, Christmas wishes, New Year parties and new year resolutions mean reflecting on all that you did this year to have a baby and you are no closer to it.…
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How Does The Pressure To Be The “Perfect Victim” Affect Survivors of Abuse?
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Julie Sweet stops by to speak about the phenomen known as the "perfect victim" and how it affects survivors of abuse and violence.Julie is an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist of 10 years with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health and human services industry. Skilled in Drug and Alcohol counselling, counselling adult survivors o…
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The podcast is back!! The old me would probably have apologised for being away for months and not recording, but where I am now, I am not going to apologise. In fact, I am going to be unapologetically me. Because, the truth is, I needed a break. I needed a break from the podcast and from all things infertility. Sometimes, we just need a break. So i…
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How To Date After An Abusive Relationship
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On this episode, Dr. Aimee Daramus stops by to offer advice on how to date after an abusive relationship.Aimee Daramus, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in chronic mental illness. She works in private practice at Urban Balance in Chicago, and is an adjunct professor at Harold Washington College. She wrote a book, Understandi…
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In this episode GiShawn Mance, PhD discusses imposter syndrome. She defines what it is, the feelings associated with it, whether it is truly a "syndrome", how to conquer any feelings of insecurity, and why women tend to experience it more.Dr. GiShawn Mance is a clinical psychologist licensed in the state of Maryland. She is dedicated to providing q…
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What Do You Wish You Knew About Abusive Relationships?
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On this episode, coauthor of Kendall Ann's book "What I Wish I Knew: Surviving and Thriving After An Abusive Relationship", Dr. Amelia Kelley, stops by to answer reader and listener questions with Kendall Ann. They discuss how the book came to fruition, suggest other books survivors can read to help them thrive, chat about the difference between an…
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What Should I Do If I’m In A Relationship With A Narcissist?
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Darlene Lancer stops by to chat about what to do if you are in a relationship with a narcissist. Darlene is an internationally sought after relationship expert and media spokesperson on narcissism and codependency, a psychotherapist and author of 9 books, including Dating, Loving, and Leaving a Narcissist, Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps…
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Roe Vs Wade - why choice is important (and why my LinkedIn post went viral!)
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So I am jumping on here quickly as I am feeling quite overwhelmed. After waking up Saturday morning to the news that Roe Vs Wade was being overturned in the US, I felt so many emotions – yes as a woman but also because of my own personal experiences. For some reason yesterday afternoon I felt compelled to post something on LinkedIn about my own exp…
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The Infertility Journey When Living in a Regional Town (with Cassandra Banks)
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In this episode I speak with Cassandra Banks, Principal of CB Legal Coffs Harbour & Senior Vice President of The Law Society of NSW. Cassandra shares her story of infertility, miscarriage and IVF and gives some real insight into the challenges of experiencing all of these when living in a regional area. She also shares some very useful tips for wom…
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How Do You Help Someone Who Is in a Toxic Relationship?
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Chelli Pumphrey, MA, LPC stops by to discuss what to do if someone in your life is in an unhealthy, toxic, or abusive relationship.Chelli is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Relationship Coach, Reiki Master, and author with almost 30 years of clinical experience. She specializes in working with trauma, adult attachment, narcissistic abuse and pat…
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Why do we dream? In this episode, John Cline, Ph.D. stops by to help us navigate the science of sleep and the theories on why humans dream.John Cline, Ph.D., D,ABSM, FAASM, is a licensed clinical psychologist and is board certified in clinical sleep disorders. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep. He is a member of the American Associat…
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Nailing Life With Endo (with Sarah Maree Cameron)
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March was Endometriosis Awareness Month and because I like to be different, I am releasing this episode in April since it's important to talk about this stuff all the time. In this Ep I speak with the fabulous Sarah Maree Cameron - an endo warrior- and a woman of many talents – she is radio host on MMM Melbourne, a TV host and ground announcer for …
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Is Forgiveness Required for Trauma Recovery?
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Trauma psychotherapist, Amanda Ann Gregory, discusses why forgiveness isn't necessary in trauma recovery. She walks us through possible messages we are internalizing about forgiveness and five reasons why forgiveness should not be imposed in the process of healing from trauma. Click here to check out her Psychology Today article "Why Forgiveness Is…
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How IVF Broke Me And What I've Learnt (Part 2 with Alice Almeida)
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This is part 2 of my chat with Alice Almeida where we delve into what broke her during IVF, the challenges women face with infertility in the workplace and her top tips for those undergoing IVF. I am so pleased to say that just two days after Alice and I spoke she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and all are doing well. So, here’s part 2…. Links…
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Infertility Made Me Hate Me (with Alice Almeida)
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In the first of this two-part episode, Alice talks through her journey - the good, the bad, the ugly (and that is what I love about Alice, she is just so open and honest). She has built something pretty special to help other women going through IVF which we delve into also. I am a big believer in meeting your right kind of people at the right time …
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Coping with IVF, Trauma & Loss (with Sarah Willoughby)
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*My voice isn't the best on this Ep, apologies last minute change of microphone!* In the first episode of 2022 I speak with Sarah Willoughby, a transformation and infertility coach. Sarah shares some great insights and so many incredible tips which she has learnt through her experiences. From miscarriages to over stimulation during IVF (which nearl…
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An Update From Me & Tips To Cope During The Festive Season (with your host Anita Thompson)
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Disclaimer: Excuse my ugly crying voice in some parts! Hi there, it's Anita, your podcast host. thought I would check in with everyone and give a bit of an update on me as well as provide some tips to on how to cope with infertility during the festive season. It's been a little while since pushing out a podcast episode and even though I have spoken…
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Why Should You Stop Giving Unsolicited Advice?
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Sharon Martin stops by to discuss unsolicited advice. She defines unsolicited advice, tells us how to stop giving and what we should do when we receive it!Sharon Martin, MSW, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist who has been practicing in San Jose, CA for over 20 years. She specializes in helping individuals struggling with perfectionism, codependenc…
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Bonus Episode: Recap Of Top Tips On Surviving Infertility & Pregnancy Loss (from all my guests so far)
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I can’t believe we are at the 10th episode already. Its so crazy to think that a couple of months ago during lockdown in Sydney as I experienced another failed embryo transfer I had the idea to do something to bring a voice to all of this and help other women not feel so alone. To think that there are over 1000 downloads globally makes me realise t…
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Strategies To Cope With Infertility (with Emma Menzies)
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What can I say about my guest for this episode except that I think she is pretty incredible and an inspiration. Emma Menzies who’s based in the UK has been on her journey to have a baby for 10 years. So for her to move from her role as an employment lawyer to a career coach, helping other women manage the impact that all this fertility stuff is hav…
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Endo, IVF & Surrogacy (with Nicole Russell)
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In this episode I chat with Nicole Russell a Melbourne based lawyer who after experiencing horrendous endometriosis, 13 rounds of IVF and ultimately surrogacy to have her daughter, is now a surrogacy lawyer herself to help others who are going through the process in Australia. We cover her journey, the surrogacy process, her tips and so much more. …
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Normalising Early Pregnancy Loss Through Awareness & Support (with Samantha Payne)
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This week is pregnancy and infant loss awareness week and so what better guest than Samantha Payne, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pink Elephants Support Network (and why H2H is going pink this episode). Sam is an absolute legend and someone who definitely inspires me. In this episode, Sam openly shares her traumatic experiences which led to her …
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Creating Purpose In The Face Of Uncertainty (with Loren Finger)
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Loren Finger had an incredible amount of uncertainty over her head from the age of 15 when Doctors told her they were unsure whether she would be able to have children. In this episode Loren talks openly about the challenges she faced from her teenage years as well as her experience in working as a legal counsel in a large organisation whilst under…
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How To Find Joy During Your Fertility Journey (with Melinda Bryant)
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When we are on the infertility rollercoaster we can often have the blinkers on and think one dimensionally, right? It is all consuming. Well what if there was a way to start thinking about your journey from a different perspective? In my conversation with Melinda Bryant, a lawyer on the Sunshine Coast of QLD, Australia, we discuss the ways in which…
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On this episode, Dr. Chloe Carmichael stops by to teach us how we can use the principles for mindfulness to drink alcohol moderately.Dr. Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D, is a licensed clinical psychologist, known as Dr. Chloe. She holds a master’s degree and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum lau…
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On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Tiffany Millacci discusses how toxic positivity can be affecting your health and interpersonal relationships! Dr. Millacci gives examples of toxic positivity and suggestions on how to eliminate it in our daily lives and relationships.Tiffany Millacci, Ph.D. has over 14 years of experience in the education field a…
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The Path to Being a Solo Mum (with Emma Barlow)
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What happens when you have always wanted to be a Mum, you’re almost 40 years old and you haven’t found your life partner yet? In this episode I speak with Emma Barlow who found herself in this situation. Never losing hope, and not wanting to miss out on the opportunity to become a Mum, Emma decided to go it alone and embark on the sperm donor and I…
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The Injustice of Infertility (with Jennifer Robertson)
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In this episode I speak with Jennifer Robertson based on the Gold Coast in Australia and who has turned her pain into purpose by becoming a fertility coach. She is a pretty inspirational woman, having also just released her book The Injustice of Infertility. No matter where you are in your fertility journey and what challenges you are facing or hav…
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What Helped Me Start To Grieve And Heal (with Niti Nadarajah)
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In this episode I speak with Niti Nadarajah, Senior Counsel at Philip Morris. Navigating the unimaginable while working full time as a lawyer, “are you ok?” were the three simple words a colleague asked which set the wheels in motion for Niti to start both the grieving and healing processes after her miscarriages. We discuss the tendency for women …
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How Can You Build Resilient Relationships?
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Melody Stanford Martin joins the show to discuss her article "Five Practices of Resilient Relationships" and teach us how to enhance our conflict resolution skills.Melody Stanford Martin is a social ethicist, communications expert, and author of Brave Talk: Building Resilient Relationships in the Face of Conflict (Broadleaf Books, 2020). She is the…
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The lightbulb moments during infertility
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To kick off this podcast I thought I would share just a little about my experience in how I have coped with everything that has been thrown at me. My heartbreaking and complicated journey includes secondary infertility, multiple miscarriages, multiple rounds of IVF, a necessary termination, a near death experience and subsequent emergency hysterect…
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How Does Safe Havens For Pets Serve Survivors of Domestic Violence and Their Pets?
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In this episode I chat with Valerie Pena and Mary Lous Randour about Safe Havens for Pets, an organizing helping survivors of domestic violence and their pets find safety. We discuss how to find a safe haven in your area, why it is critical that safe havens exist, how Safe Havens for Pets is connecting safe havens to each other and survivors, and w…
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How Can You Overcome the Shame of Emotional Abuse?
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On this episode I chat with Beverly Engel about how to overcome the shame that many survivors of emotional abuse experience.Beverly Engel has been a practicing psychotherapist for thirty-five years. She is the author of 22 books, including the bestsellers The Emotionally Abusive Relationship, The Right to Innocence, and Healing Your Emotional Self.…
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