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. 6d ago

    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?

  2. Jul 22

    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?

  3. Jul 15

    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?

  4. Jul 8

    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?

  5. Jul 1

    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?

  6. Jun 24

    EP #80 - RESETTING… WITHOUT STARTING OVER - A Gentle Mid-Year Reset for the Next Six Months

    What if a mid-year reset didn’t have to mean reinventing your entire life — but simply returning to yourself with more honesty, compassion, and care? In this episode, we explore the quiet invitation that the middle of the year can offer: a chance to pause, reflect, and gently reassess where you are, what you need, and what may no longer fit the person you are becoming. Together, we talk about how easy it is to carry pressure around goals, expectations, and timelines — especially when life has shifted in ways you didn’t anticipate. But growth isn’t always found in dramatic change. Often, it lives in the small shifts: softening your inner criticism, adjusting your priorities, or allowing yourself to choose differently than you did before. We explore the importance of self-compassion during seasons of transition, and why moving forward does not require abandoning yourself in the process. You are allowed to update your goals. You are allowed to change direction. And you are allowed to honor the version of you that exists right now — not only the version you hoped to be by this point in the year. This conversation is a gentle reminder that reflection is not failure. It is awareness. And awareness creates space for intentional change. This isn’t about becoming a completely new person. It’s about reconnecting with yourself in a way that feels more aligned, sustainable, and true. And if this year hasn’t unfolded the way you imagined, may this episode remind you: small shifts still matter. You can begin again from exactly where you are. And you don’t have to navigate that process alone. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #80 - RESETTING… WITHOUT STARTING OVER - A Gentle Mid-Year Reset for the Next Six Months

  7. Jun 17

    EP #79 - Why Do We Struggle So Differently? What Men Don’t Always Say About Stress, Fertility & Emotions

    What if the hardest moments in a fertility journey aren’t always the loud ones — but the quiet misunderstandings that grow between two people trying to cope in different ways? In this episode, we explore the emotional dynamics that can arise within relationships during fertility struggles — the silence, the stress, the differing coping styles, and the longing to feel understood when both partners may be hurting in very different ways. Together, we talk about how easy it can be to misinterpret each other’s responses during difficult seasons. One partner may need to talk openly, while the other becomes quiet or withdrawn. But different coping does not mean different caring. Sometimes silence is not rejection — it is protection. A way of holding emotions that feel too overwhelming to express. We gently explore how stress can shape communication, and why emotional distance often grows not from lack of love, but from fear, exhaustion, or uncertainty. You’ll hear small shifts in conversation — including asking simple, open questions like “How has this been for you?” — can soften defensiveness and create deeper connections. This episode is an invitation to move away from assumptions and toward curiosity, compassion, and emotional safety. Because fertility journeys are not only medical experiences — they are relational ones too. This isn’t about communicating perfectly. It’s about learning how to stay connected, even when both of you are struggling in different ways. And if things have felt distant or heavy lately, may this conversation remind you: you are on the same team. Understanding can grow again. And you don’t have to navigate this season alone. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #79 - Why Do We Struggle So Differently? What Men Don’t Always Say About Stress, Fertility & Emotions

  8. Jun 10

    EP #78 - Why Does This Still Feel So Heavy? When Your Body Still Holds Stress

    What if the stress you feel during your fertility journey isn’t a sign that you’re failing — but your body’s way of trying to protect you? In this episode, we gently explore the connection between stress, emotional overwhelm, and the body — especially during seasons of uncertainty, waiting, disappointment, and hope that so often accompany fertility challenges. Together, we talk about how the nervous system responds when you’ve been carrying prolonged emotional pressure, and why your reactions make sense in the context of what you’ve experienced. Fertility journeys can place the body in a constant state of alertness — scanning for answers, bracing for outcomes, and holding emotions that don’t always have a place to go. We also explore the idea that the body remembers what the mind tries to move past. Certain appointments, conversations, waiting periods, or unexpected triggers can awaken emotional responses that feel bigger than the moment itself — not because you are “too sensitive,” but because your body has been holding so much for so long. You’ll hear gentle grounding practices and small tools for reconnecting with a sense of safety within yourself — not by forcing calm, but by creating moments of steadiness and compassion when overwhelm begins to rise. At the heart of this conversation is a reminder that healing is not always loud or dramatic. Often, it happens quietly — in the small moments where you pause, breathe, soften, and choose to care for yourself differently. This isn’t about “fixing” your emotions or controlling your body. It’s about understanding yourself with more kindness as you move through something deeply human. And if you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted lately, may this conversation remind you: your body is not working against you. It is responding the best way it knows how. And healing can begin gently, one small moment at a time. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

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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
    86
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Tanja Faessler
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    Your Fertility Counsellor