Your Fertility Counsellor

Tanja Faessler
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I’m Tanja Faessler, an accredited coach, counsellor, and the founder of Counsellingconnectz and Fertilityconnectz. In this episode, I’ll share our journey—from starting in 2012 to supporting over 15,000 clients, a milestone that still fills me with gratitude. At Fertilityconnectz, we are dedicated to guiding you through every aspect of your fertility journey—whether you're trying naturally, going through IVF, or exploring options like egg freezing or donor programs. On this podcast, we will focus on all aspects of your well-being—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, on all levels—because we believe that balance in these areas is where the magic happens. Fertility can be an isolating journey, but you are not alone. We've created this podcast to touch on topics we've gathered from our extensive client sessions. These topics are designed to resonate with your experiences or even those of someone you know. Plus, we'll be inviting a series of knowledgeable guests to share their expertise, making each episode both informative and engaging. My goal is to make this podcast your supportive friend, offering understanding and guidance as you navigate your unique path to parenthood. Stay tuned for exciting episodes and let’s make your fertility journey one full of hope and fulfillment! Links: Website: https://www.fertilityconnectz.com/ Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Instagram: @fertilityconnectz

  1. 1 day ago

    EP #88 - What Nobody Tells You About Egg Freezing - Expectations, Emotions & Life After the Decision

    What if egg freezing wasn’t just about preserving your fertility — but also about learning to hold yourself with compassion through the uncertainty? In this episode, we explore the emotional landscape of egg freezing, bringing voice to the thoughts and feelings that are so often left unspoken. While much of the conversation around egg freezing focuses on the medical process, this episode gently reminds us that the emotional journey deserves just as much care and attention. Together, we explore the uncertainty that can accompany fertility decisions, the emotions that may arise before and after treatment, and the reality that creating options is different from receiving guarantees. Egg freezing can offer hope and possibility, but it can also bring questions, vulnerability, and moments of reflection that deserve to be acknowledged. We also talk about the importance of self-compassion throughout the process. Whether you are considering egg freezing, preparing for treatment, or reflecting on the experience afterwards, your emotions are valid. There is no "right" way to feel, and no expectation that you should have everything figured out. At the heart of this conversation is a reminder that fertility decisions are deeply personal. Beyond the scans, medications, and timelines is a person navigating hope, uncertainty, and the desire to make the best decision they can with the information they have. This isn’t just about freezing eggs. It’s about caring for the person making the decision. And if you're walking this path, may this episode remind you: you don't have to carry the emotional weight alone. Your feelings matter, your choices deserve compassion, and your journey is worthy of gentle support every step of the way. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #88 - What Nobody Tells You About Egg Freezing - Expectations, Emotions & Life After the Decision

  2. 12 Aug

    EP #87 - Thinking About Freezing Your Eggs? The Questions Every Woman Should Ask Herself First

    What if deciding whether to freeze your eggs wasn’t only about preserving possibilities — but also about understanding what truly matters to you? In this episode, we explore the emotional and practical layers of elective egg freezing, moving beyond the medical process to make space for the thoughts, hopes, fears, and questions that can arise along the way. Because decisions around fertility are rarely just clinical — they are often deeply personal and emotionally complex. Together, we talk about the role that hope and fear can play in decision-making, and how these emotions can sometimes shape choices in ways we may not immediately recognise. We explore the importance of slowing down, gathering accurate information, and creating space for reflection before taking the next step. We also look at the questions that can help bring greater clarity: What are you hoping for? What feels important to you? And if you were speaking to your future self, what would you want her to know? Sometimes the answers are not found in pressure or urgency, but in honest reflection. At the heart of this conversation is a reminder that egg freezing is both a medical and emotional decision. There is no right timeline, no perfect choice, and no one path that fits everyone. This isn’t about making decisions from fear. It’s about making decisions from clarity. And if you’re navigating questions about your fertility right now, may this episode remind you: your feelings matter, your hopes deserve space, and you are allowed to make choices that feel aligned with you. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #87 - Thinking About Freezing Your Eggs? The Questions Every Woman Should Ask Herself First

  3. 5 Aug

    EP #86 - Egg Freezing Explained - What Every Woman Should Know Before She Starts

    What if egg freezing wasn’t simply a medical decision — but a deeply personal journey that deserves clarity, support, and honest conversation? In this episode, we explore the complex and often misunderstood world of elective egg freezing. As more women consider this option, there is also growing confusion around success rates, timelines, fertility potential, and what egg freezing can realistically offer. This conversation is an invitation to move beyond the headlines and social media soundbites and into a more informed and compassionate understanding. Together, we talk about the motivations that lead women to consider egg freezing, the emotional and practical decisions involved, and why accurate information matters. We explore common misconceptions around age, egg quality, and future fertility outcomes, while highlighting the importance of individualized medical advice and fertility counseling. We also make space for the emotional side of the decision-making process. For many women, egg freezing can bring hope, reassurance, uncertainty, relief, or even conflicting feelings all at once. These experiences are valid, and they deserve thoughtful consideration rather than pressure or assumptions. At the heart of this conversation is the reminder that fertility decisions are deeply personal. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, and no single path that is right for everyone. What matters most is having the information, support, and confidence to make decisions that align with your own values and circumstances. This isn’t about fear or false promises. It’s about informed choice. And if you are considering egg freezing or simply want to better understand your options, may this episode remind you: knowledge is empowering, your questions deserve answers, and you have the right to make decisions that feel right for you. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #86 - Egg Freezing Explained - What Every Woman Should Know Before She Starts

  4. 29 Jul

    EP #85 - July Series: WHEN DID LIFE STOP FEELING LIGHT?

    July Series: BE — DO — BECOME WHEN DID LIFE STOP FEELING LIGHT? Rediscovering Joy, Play & Your Inner Child What if joy wasn’t something you had to earn — but something that has been waiting for you all along? In this episode of our July Series: BE — DO — BECOME, we explore what happens when life becomes filled with responsibilities, stress, fertility challenges, and endless to-do lists — and how easy it can be to lose touch with the parts of ourselves that once felt playful, curious, and alive. Together, we reflect on the question: When did life stop feeling light? Not to dwell on what has been lost, but to gently rediscover what still brings a sense of joy, wonder, and connection. Because even during difficult seasons, moments of lightness are not frivolous — they are deeply restorative. We also explore the wisdom of the inner child — the part of you that remembers what lights you up, what helps you feel free, and what brings genuine delight. Reconnecting with that part of yourself can become a powerful source of healing, resilience, and emotional wellbeing. At the heart of this conversation is a reminder that joy and struggle can coexist. You do not need to wait until everything is resolved to experience moments of happiness, play, or peace. Sometimes the smallest moments — a walk in nature, laughter with a friend, music, creativity, or simple curiosity — can help reconnect you with yourself. This isn’t about escaping reality. It’s about allowing more life into it. And if things have felt heavy lately, may this episode remind you: joy is not a reward for getting everything right. It is a resource that helps carry you through. And sometimes, the path back to yourself begins with one small moment of lightness. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #85 - July Series: WHEN DID LIFE STOP FEELING LIGHT?

  5. 22 Jul

    EP #84 - July Series: WHEN DID WE STOP FEELING BUTTERFLIES?

    July Series: BE — DO — BECOME WHEN DID WE STOP FEELING BUTTERFLIES? Love, Connection & Coming Back to the Heart What if feeling connected again didn’t require fixing your relationship — but simply returning to the small moments that brought you together in the first place? In this episode of our July Series: BE — DO — BECOME, we explore how love can become buried beneath the weight of stress, responsibilities, fertility challenges, and the demands of everyday life. Not because we care less, but because life can sometimes pull our attention away from the relationships that matter most. Together, we reflect on how emotional closeness is often built in the smallest of ways — a thoughtful message, a shared walk, a moment of genuine curiosity, or simply being fully present with one another. These seemingly ordinary moments can become powerful reminders of connection. We also explore how stress can affect the way we communicate, cope, and show love. When partners respond differently to challenges, it can create distance and misunderstanding. Yet beneath those differences often lies the same desire: to feel seen, supported, and understood. At the heart of this conversation is an invitation to slow down and reconnect with what truly matters. To listen more deeply, stay curious about one another, and revisit the values that brought you together in the first place. This isn’t about bringing back the honeymoon phase. It’s about nurturing the relationship you have today with intention and care. And if life has felt especially busy or heavy lately, may this episode remind you: love is often strengthened in the smallest moments. A little kindness, a little presence, and a little curiosity can bring us back to the heart of connection. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #84 - July Series: WHEN DID WE STOP FEELING BUTTERFLIES?

  6. 15 Jul

    EP #83 - July Series: CAN I TRUST THE PERSON I’M BECOMING?

    July Series: BE — DO — BECOME CAN I TRUST THE PERSON I’M BECOMING? Growing Without Pressure, Fear or Perfection What if personal growth wasn’t about becoming someone completely different — but about learning to trust the person you are becoming? In this episode of our July Series: BE — DO — BECOME, we explore the often-uncomfortable space of transformation and what it means to navigate change with greater self-awareness, trust, and compassion. Together, we reflect on how growth can feel unfamiliar before it feels natural. When old patterns no longer fit and new ways of thinking, feeling, or living begin to emerge, it can be tempting to question yourself. Yet often, these moments are signs that you are evolving, not failing. We also talk about the reality of outgrowing old versions of yourself — and sometimes even relationships, expectations, or environments that no longer align with who you are becoming. While change can feel unsettling, it can also create space for deeper authenticity and self-connection. At the heart of this conversation is the idea that self-trust is not built overnight. It grows through small promises kept, gentle acts of self-care, and the quiet evidence that you can rely on yourself, one step at a time. This isn’t about forcing transformation. It’s about allowing growth to unfold with patience and trust. And if change feels uncomfortable right now, may this episode remind you: you are allowed to evolve, you are allowed to outgrow what no longer fits, and the person you are becoming is worthy of your trust. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #83 - July Series: CAN I TRUST THE PERSON I’M BECOMING?

  7. 8 Jul

    EP #82 - July Series: CAN SMALL THINGS CHANGE A LIFE?

    July Series: BE — DO — BECOME CAN SMALL THINGS CHANGE A LIFE? Tiny Loving Choices That Shape Who You Become What if the biggest changes in your life didn’t come from grand decisions — but from the small, loving choices you make every day? In this episode of our July Series: BE — DO — BECOME, we explore the quiet power of tiny moments and how they can gently shape who you become over time. Together, we reflect on the idea that personal growth is rarely about dramatic transformation. More often, it happens through small acts of care, kindness, and consistency — the moments that may seem insignificant, yet slowly build confidence, resilience, and self-trust. We also explore the healing power of reconnecting with your inner child — the part of you that longs for joy, playfulness, curiosity, and care. Especially after stressful or difficult seasons, these small moments can help remind your nervous system that you matter and that safety, comfort, and happiness are still available. At the heart of this conversation is a gentle reminder: love, healing, and growth are often built one small moment at a time — both with yourself and with the people you care about. This isn’t about changing your life overnight. It’s about trusting that tiny loving choices have the power to shape your future. And if life feels overwhelming right now, may this episode remind you: small steps count, small moments matter, and who you are becoming is created through the choices you make today. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #82 - July Series: CAN SMALL THINGS CHANGE A LIFE?

  8. 1 Jul

    EP #81 - July Series: WHO DO I WANT TO BE?

    July Series: BE — DO — BECOME WHO DO I WANT TO BE? Reconnecting With Yourself in a Kinder, Gentler Way What if becoming the person you want to be wasn’t about doing more — but about reconnecting with who you already are? In this episode of our July Series: BE — DO — BECOME, we explore what it means to return to yourself with greater kindness, especially during seasons of fertility challenges, grief, uncertainty, or personal growth. Together, we reflect on the question: Who do I want to be? Not what do I want to achieve, but how do I want to feel, live, and show up for myself? Because while goals matter, it is often our daily choices, emotions, and acts of self-care that shape who we become. We also explore the powerful truth that joy and struggle can coexist. You do not need permission to experience moments of softness, hope, or happiness, even when life feels difficult. Becoming isn’t found in dramatic transformation — it begins in small, gentle choices made every day. At the heart of this conversation is an invitation to remember yourself: the version of you that feels most authentic, grounded, and alive. This isn’t about reinventing yourself. It’s about returning to yourself. And if life feels uncertain right now, may this episode remind you: joy is still available, softness is still possible, and the person you are becoming is shaped one gentle choice at a time. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #81 - July Series: WHO DO I WANT TO BE?
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I’m Tanja Faessler, an accredited coach, counsellor, and the founder of Counsellingconnectz and Fertilityconnectz. In this episode, I’ll share our journey—from starting in 2012 to supporting over 15,000 clients, a milestone that still fills me with gratitude. At Fertilityconnectz, we are dedicated to guiding you through every aspect of your fertility journey—whether you're trying naturally, going through IVF, or exploring options like egg freezing or donor programs. On this podcast, we will focus on all aspects of your well-being—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, on all levels—because we believe that balance in these areas is where the magic happens. Fertility can be an isolating journey, but you are not alone. We've created this podcast to touch on topics we've gathered from our extensive client sessions. These topics are designed to resonate with your experiences or even those of someone you know. Plus, we'll be inviting a series of knowledgeable guests to share their expertise, making each episode both informative and engaging. My goal is to make this podcast your supportive friend, offering understanding and guidance as you navigate your unique path to parenthood. Stay tuned for exciting episodes and let’s make your fertility journey one full of hope and fulfillment! Links: Website: https://www.fertilityconnectz.com/ Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Instagram: @fertilityconnectz

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  • Creator
    Tanja Faessler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Tanja Faessler
  • Show Website
    Your Fertility Counsellor