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

    1d ago

    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 One partner may need to talk openly, while the other becomes quiet or withdrawn.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

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

    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

    12 min
  3. EP #77 - Halfway Through the Year… Where Am I, Really?

    Jun 3

    EP #77 - Halfway Through the Year… Where Am I, Really?

    Halfway Through the Year… Where Am I, Really? What if reaching the middle of the year wasn’t a moment to judge how far you’ve come — but an invitation to pause, breathe, and gently reconnect with yourself? In this episode, we take a reflective journey through the halfway point of the year — a space to slow down and honestly ask: Where am I, really? Not just in terms of goals or productivity, but emotionally, mentally, and personally. Together, we explore the importance of self-reflection and emotional check-ins, especially during seasons where life may have felt overwhelming, uncertain, or different from what you expected. So often, we keep moving without noticing how much we’ve been carrying. This conversation offers permission to pause long enough to truly listen to yourself again. We also reflect on the different pillars of life — your relationships, wellbeing, work, purpose, and emotional health — and whether they still feel aligned with the values and needs that matter most to you right now. Because growth is not only about pushing forward. Sometimes it’s about adjusting course with honesty and compassion. You’ll hear gentle reminders about resilience too — not the kind built through pressure or perfection, but the kind that grows through awareness, flexibility, and self-care. Even in the face of uncertainty or unexpected change, reflection can become a grounding place to begin again with more clarity and intention. At the heart of this episode is a simple but powerful invitation: to stop measuring yourself only by achievements, and start reconnecting with the person you are becoming along the way. This isn’t about having the year perfectly figured out. It’s about meeting this moment with honesty, curiosity, and care. And as you step into the second half of the year, may this conversation remind you: it’s never too late to realign, reset, and move forward in a way that feels more true to you. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    43 min
  4. EP #76 - May Series: Learning to Hold Yourself

    May 27

    EP #76 - May Series: Learning to Hold Yourself

    May Series: Holding It All Together (Even When It’s Heavy) Learning to Hold Yourself What if resilience wasn’t about pushing yourself harder — but about learning how to hold yourself more gently through difficult moments? In this episode of our May Series: Holding It All Together (Even When It’s Heavy), we explore the quiet but powerful practice of self-compassion — especially during seasons where life feels emotionally overwhelming, uncertain, or heavy. Together, we reflect on the way we speak to ourselves in hard moments, and how our inner dialogue can either deepen our suffering or soften it. So often, we respond to ourselves with criticism, pressure, or frustration in ways we would never speak to someone we love. This conversation invites you to begin noticing those patterns without judgment — not to shame yourself, but to create awareness and choice. We also talk about the importance of pausing before reacting — creating small moments of space that allow you to respond rather than emotionally spiral. Because even a single breath, a gentle pause, or a softer thought can begin to shift the way you move through difficult emotions. You’ll hear practical reflections on emotional regulation, mindfulness, and the small internal shifts that help build resilience over time — not through perfection, but through consistent kindness toward yourself. At the heart of this episode is a simple but important reminder: the way you hold yourself matters. Especially when things feel heavy. This isn’t about always staying calm or getting it “right.” It’s about learning to meet yourself with the same compassion you so freely offer others. And if you’ve been carrying a lot lately, may this conversation remind you: you deserve gentleness too. One small pause, one kinder thought, one compassionate moment at a time. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    13 min
  5. EP #75 - May Series: The Invisible Load You’re Carrying

    May 20

    EP #75 - May Series: The Invisible Load You’re Carrying

    May Series: Holding It All Together (Even When It’s Heavy) The Invisible Load You’re Carrying What if the hardest part of the fertility journey isn’t always what others can see — but the invisible weight you carry every single day? In this episode of our May Series: Holding It All Together (Even When It’s Heavy), we gently explore the emotional load so many people carry silently through fertility struggles — the constant thinking, planning, waiting, hoping, managing, and holding it all together while trying to keep moving forward. Together, we talk about the “emotional cocktail” that can quietly build beneath the surface: exhaustion, grief, anxiety, pressure, fear, and the invisible mental labor that often goes unnoticed by others. And yet, just because your pain isn’t always visible doesn’t mean it isn’t real. This conversation is a reminder that emotional exhaustion does not need proof to deserve care. You are not weak for feeling overwhelmed. You are carrying a lot. We also explore gentle, practical anchors that can help when your nervous system feels overloaded — small ways to create steadiness, soften internal pressure, and reconnect with yourself in moments that feel emotionally heavy. Because healing isn’t about doing everything perfectly. It’s about meeting yourself with compassion, one moment at a time. At the heart of this episode is an invitation to stop minimizing what you’ve been carrying in silence. Your emotional load matters. Your experience matters. And your wellbeing deserves attention too. This isn’t about “holding it all together” flawlessly. It’s about learning that you don’t have to carry everything alone. And if things feel especially heavy right now, may this conversation remind you: progress — not perfection — is enough. You deserve support, gentleness, and space to breathe too. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    10 min
  6. EP #74 - May Series: After Mother’s Day… What Stayed With You?

    May 14

    EP #74 - May Series: After Mother’s Day… What Stayed With You?

    May Series: Holding It All Together (Even When It’s Heavy) After Mother’s Day… what stayed with you? What if Mother’s Day didn’t have to be something you simply survived — but a day you could move through with gentleness, honesty, and compassion for whatever arises within you? In this episode of our May Series: Holding It All Together (Even When It’s Heavy), we reflect on the question: After Mother’s Day… what stayed with you? Together, we make space for the complex emotional landscape that this season can bring — especially for those navigating fertility struggles, grief, longing, loss, or difficult relationships. Because for many, this day can hold more than celebration. It can also carry sadness, emptiness, anger, tenderness, hope, or all of these feelings at once. Together, we explore the importance of allowing every emotion to exist without judgment. There is no “right” way to experience Mother’s Day, and no expectation for you to force gratitude, positivity, or strength when your heart feels heavy. This conversation is an invitation to soften the pressure and honor your experience exactly as it is. We also talk about self-compassion — not as something abstract, but as a practice of caring for yourself in moments that feel emotionally tender. You’ll hear gentle reminders about creating space for rest, protecting your energy, and allowing yourself to receive support rather than carrying everything alone. At the heart of this episode is a quiet but powerful reflection: mothering is not only something we give to others — it is also something we can offer ourselves. Especially in moments of grief, uncertainty, or longing, you deserve the same tenderness and care you so often extend outward. This isn’t about pretending the day feels easy. It’s about meeting yourself with kindness in the midst of whatever this day brings. And if Mother’s Day feels complicated for you, may this conversation remind you: your feelings are valid, your heart deserves care, and you do not have to navigate this day alone. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    9 min
  7. EP #73 - Act pregnant now to get pregnant later with Gabriela Rosa

    May 6

    EP #73 - Act pregnant now to get pregnant later with Gabriela Rosa

    What if your fertility journey wasn’t just about following protocols — but about truly understanding your body, your story, and what’s possible beyond the standard path? In this conversation, we explore a different perspective on fertility with Gabriela Rosa, a globally recognized fertility specialist known for her root-cause, personalized approach to reproductive health. Together, we dive into the idea that fertility is not one-size-fits-all — and why looking deeper into underlying causes can open new pathways that are often overlooked. Gabriela shares how her work challenges common misconceptions within the fertility space, including the belief that IVF is the only or inevitable next step, and highlights the importance of exploring the full picture before making decisions. We also talk about the role of both partners in the fertility journey — and why true support involves understanding that this is not just an individual experience, but a shared one. From realistic timelines to the influence of the healthcare system, this conversation invites you to step out of urgency and into a more informed, empowered way of navigating your options. At the heart of this episode is a reminder that you have more agency than you may think. That asking questions, seeking deeper answers, and understanding your unique biology can shift the way you move forward. This isn’t just about fertility treatment. It’s about reclaiming clarity, challenging assumptions, and finding a path that feels aligned with you. If you’re walking this journey, may this conversation remind you: there is no single roadmap — only the one that honors your body, your pace, and your truth. Learn more about Gabriela Rosa: 👇 Gabriela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitybreakthrough/ Gabriela’s Website: https://fertilitybreakthrough.com/ CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    49 min
  8. EP #72 - Your IVF Reset Series: Fertilised Embryos – Holding Hope & Letting Be

    Apr 29

    EP #72 - Your IVF Reset Series: Fertilised Embryos – Holding Hope & Letting Be

    What if embryo transfer wasn’t a moment you had to hold your breath through — but one you could meet with steadiness, care, and quiet hope? In this episode, we gently explore the emotional landscape of embryo transfer — a deeply tender phase of the IVF journey where hope, fear, and uncertainty often exist side by side. Together, we talk about what it means to hold hope while also protecting your heart — allowing both to coexist without needing to push one away. Because this moment isn’t about choosing between optimism or realism, but about finding a way to stay grounded within yourself. You’ll be guided back to the present moment — again and again — as a way to soften anxiety and create space from the “what ifs” that can quickly take over. We also explore how small, intentional moments of steadiness can support your emotional wellbeing during this time. This isn’t about controlling the outcome. It’s about caring for yourself within the waiting. Because even in this delicate phase, you are allowed to feel, to hope, and to move gently with whatever arises. As you step into this moment, may you remember: you don’t have to hold it all perfectly. You only have to stay connected to yourself — with softness, presence, and the quiet strength of being here, right now. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    13 min
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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
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Tanja Faessler
  • Show Website
    Your Fertility Counsellor