Ready. Set. IVF: Mind-Body Tools for Navigating Fertility Treatments, Surrogacy and Pregnancy Loss

Jennifer Robertson
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Welcome to the No 1 podcast for women navigating IVF. Whether you're preparing for your first cycle or finding your feet again after an unsuccessful one, you need real support from someone who has been there, kicked infertility's butt, and helped hundreds of women do the same. Join Jennifer Robertson, Life Coach for women navigating infertility, for mind-body tools, cycle-by-cycle guidance, expert interviews and frank conversations about grief, relationships and the resilience it takes to keep going, quit second-guessing and ditch the emotional overwhelm.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    Two Week Wait: Tips for getting from embryo transfer to testing without spiralling (Ep8)

    Are you googling pregnancy symptoms at 3am? The two week wait is its own special kind of torture. Every twinge sends you into a spiral. This episode is your survival guide for getting from transfer to testing without losing your mind. In this episode: Why your body becomes a puzzle you're desperate to solve, and why that never actually worksThe real reason uncertainty feels unbearable, and it's not what you thinkMy non-negotiable boundaries around googling, testing and checking the trash can (yes, really)How to build a plan before the wait starts, so you're not making decisions from panicWhy aiming for neutral, not positive, might be the kindest thing you do for yourself Links mentioned in this episode:➡️➡️ Secure your spot for my free training session to help you become emotionally resilient through IVF's uncertainty. Other links and resources: ⁠Click here to follow me on Instagram⁠⁠Download our free IVF-Prep checklist and get IVF-ready without the overwhelm⁠⁠Join the waitlist for She is... Ready: an online program to keep you calm and grounded through IVF's hardest moments⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠

  2. Aug 10

    Baby Showers and Infertility don't mix: How to say No without feeling guilty (Ep7)

    Have you ever stared at a baby shower invite with a pit of dread sitting in your stomach, said yes when every part of you screamed no, then spent the whole party in the bathroom holding it together? This episode is a spicy one and I'm not sorry. I'm giving you full permission to skip the baby shower, and I'm showing you exactly how to decline without the guilt eating you alive. In this episode: The six beliefs keeping you trapped in "Ihave to go anyway" and why every single one of them is wrongWhy what you've been calling guilt this wholetime isn't actually guilt at all   The exact wording to use so you can decline in away that feels honest, not harshWhat a good friend really looks like when you'rethe one struggling Why pushing through isn't strength, and what todo instead Links mentioned in this episode: ➡️ FREE TRAINING SESSION to stop second guessing every IVF decision: CLICK HERE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT ⬅️ Other links and resources: ⁠Click here to follow me on Instagram⁠⁠Download our free IVF-Prep checklist and get IVF-ready without the overwhelm⁠⁠Join the waitlist for She is... Ready: an online program to keep you calm and grounded through IVF's hardest moments⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠

  3. Aug 3

    Is IVF taking over your life? Here are 3 ways to reclaim it while navigating infertility (Ep6)

    When was the last time you thought about something that wasn't about IVF or your fertility? If you're struggling to remember, this episode is a must listen. Somewhere along the way, without you even realising it, IVF stops being part of your life and becomes your whole life. Your relationship, your friendships, your job, the things you used to love, they all get swallowed up by one goal... to have a baby. So if you've been consumed by IVF, in this episode I break down exactly how it happens and what you can do about it, including: The "fertility consumption life cycle" and why every part of your life eventually ends up being driven by your desire to have a baby.Why chasing a goal you can't control is quietly wearing you down, and the shift that changes everythingHow you can stop feeling resentful of all the changes you're making to have a baby, and feel more motivated to do themThe exact boundaries you can set to create fertility-free zones in your relationship, friendships and nighttime routineHow to stop your IVF admin from bleeding into every part of your day Link's mentioned in this episode: Secure your spot for my free training and STOP IVF from ruling your life Other links and resources: ⁠Click here to follow me on Instagram⁠ ⁠Download our free IVF-Prep checklist and get IVF-ready without the overwhelm⁠ ⁠Join the waitlist for She is... Ready: an online program to keep you calm and grounded through IVF's hardest moments⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching⁠

  4. Jul 27

    From 9 IVF cycles to fertility coach: 3 things I'd do differently if I was starting IVF again (Ep5)

    There's a hard way through IVF, and there's a path of least resistance. How to do IVF in a way that doesn't break you. If you're pushing through, researching at 3am, and adding more to your plate every time a result doesn't go your way, this one's for you. Here are three things I'd do differently if I was starting IVF again, and I'd put money on the fact you're doing the exact opposite of all of them. In this episode: Why support isn't a luxury add-on, it's part of the treatment (and belongs in the same budget column as your supplements)The coping mechanisms that feel productive but are secretly keeping you stuck in stressThe sneaky pattern I call "doing more" and why it might be working against youThe difference between frantic and intentional IVF prepThe 80/20 principle that matters more than any perfect protocol Links mentioned in this episode: The Consistency Code framework - https://www.jenniferrobertson.co/ready-set-ivf-the-consistency-code Other links and resources: ⁠Click here to follow me on Instagram⁠⁠Download our free IVF-Prep checklist and get IVF-ready without the overwhelm⁠⁠Join the waitlist for She is... Ready: an online program to keep you calm and grounded through IVF's hardest moments⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠

  5. Jul 20

    When everyone around you is excited about your IVF cycle (and you just feel anxious, scared and worried) (Ep4)

    Have you ever told someone you're doing IVF, and their response is "that's so exciting!". It's enough to make you want to scream! In this episode I'm breaking down exactly why we feel different from our friends and family (and no, it's not because there is something wrong with you), plus I'm sharing some scripts you can use to respond. In this episode: Why hope and excitement is easy for everyone else to feel, but difficult for you. The bus driver metaphor that will change how you see your friends' "enthusiasm" foreverThe truth about why you feel numb or disconnected going into a cycle. The permission slip you may need to stop matching everyone else's excitement. My favourite comeback lines for when someone gushes about how exciting your IVF journey is Links mentioned in this episode: Join the waitlist for She is... Ready and get $100 off plus priority access when doors open. https://www.jenniferrobertson.co/waitlist-she-is-ready Other links and resources: ⁠Click here to follow me on Instagram⁠ ⁠Download our free IVF-Prep checklist and get IVF-ready without the overwhelm⁠ ⁠1:1 coaching⁠

  6. Jul 20

    I had 8 Failed IVF Cycles: Here's 8 things I wish I had known early on in my infertility journey (Ep3)

    You don't want to be doing IVF cycle after cycle. You don't have the time, the money, or the emotional energy for trial and error, and neither did I. I did nine IVF cycles. Eight of them didn't work. In this episode I share with you eight things I wish I'd known from the start, so you can skip the years of guesswork and get it right the first time. In this episode: The sneaky everyday chemicals messing with your hormones, and why I still avoid them even now that IVF is behind meWhy I spent years faking being "the strong one," and what it actually cost meThe maze analogy that changed how I think about planning cycles (you'll never plan the same way again)The uncomfortable truth about why we blame ourselves after a failed cycle, and what to do insteadWhy the emotions you've been told are "bad", angry, jealous, scared, might actually be the thing getting you through Links mentioned in this episode: ⁠Download our free IVF-Prep checklist and get IVF-ready without the overwhelm⁠ Other links and resources: > ⁠Click here to follow me on Instagram⁠ > ⁠Join the waitlist for She is... Ready: an online program to keep you calm and grounded through IVF's hardest moments⁠ > ⁠1:1 coaching⁠

  7. Jul 20

    Failed IVF Cycles and Fertility Clinics: What most are missing (and what the science says too) (Ep2)

    If you've ticked every box in your IVF prep and you're still not getting pregnant, this might be why. There's one thing most women miss when they're prepping for IVF, and it's not another supplement or protocol. I'm breaking down the science behind stress, including a Harvard study that proves what you're feeling is real. In this episode: The 1993 Harvard study that found women with infertility carry the same psychological distress as cancer patients, and why nobody talks about itWhy "just relax" and "just be positive" are useless advice when it comes to IVF stress, and what your body actually needs insteadWhat's happening inside your body, and inside your eggs, when stress goes on for months instead of minutesFour simple techniques I use with my own clients, using breath, sound, touch and movement, that actually work to reduce your stressMind-body techniques, and the 2011 study that found women using these techniques had more than double the pregnancy rates of those who didn't Links mentioned in this episode: Want to explore working together? Email me directly at jennifer@jenniferrobertson.co Other links and resources: ⁠Click here to follow me on Instagram⁠⁠Download our free IVF-Prep checklist and get IVF-ready without the overwhelm⁠⁠Join the waitlist for She is... Ready: an online program to keep you calm and grounded through IVF's hardest moments⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠

  8. Jul 20

    9 IVF cycles, pregnancy loss, surrogacy: The Injustice of Infertility & and what I learned throughout my 7-year fertility journey (Ep1)

    Have you ever wondered if the number of failed IVF cycles you've had is a sign this isn't meant to be? Seven years. Nine IVF cycles. A surrogate. Two pregnancy losses. And a natural pregnancy after a board of doctors told me it was impossible. In this first episode of Ready. Set. IVF, I'm sharing the story that started it all, and the biggest lesson I wish someone had told me at the very beginning. In this episode: Why being a high-achieving, control-loving planner made infertility hit even harderWhat happened when my fertility specialist went silent after a failed cycle, and what I did nextThe moment I was told surrogacy was my only option, and the complicated mix of relief and grief that came with itNine cycles, two miscarriages, and what kept me going when pushing through was the only option I knewWhy getting the baby at the end doesn't erase everything that came before it, and what that means for you right now Links mentioned in this episode: If anything I shared today resonates, there's more where that came from. The Injustice of Infertility is my full story, all of it, and you can grab your copy on Amazon or get a free chapter first at jenniferrobertson.co/book Other links and resources: Click here to follow me on InstagramDownload our free IVF-Prep checklist and get IVF-ready without the overwhelmJoin the waitlist for She is... Ready: an online program to keep you calm and grounded through IVF's hardest moments1:1 coaching

  9. Jul 2

    Welcome to Ready. Set. IVF.

    COMING 21 July.... One day you were excitedly preparing for pregnancy, and then you blinked (well... actually no, it probably feels like a marathon) and now you're staring down the barrel of Fertility Treatments like IVF, IUI, Surrogacy and the emotional toll is no joke. And suddenly, IVF becomes all-consuming. If you're trying to conceive through fertility treatment, you know the feeling - the second-guessing, the emotional overwhelm, the way infertility begins to steamroll your entire life from your relationships to your career to the past you who felt happy and carefree. Whether you're preparing for your first IVF cycle or finding your feet again after a negative pregnancy test or miscarriage, you need real support from someone who has been there, kicked infertility's butt, wrote the book (literally), and helped hundreds of other women do the same. That's me and welcome, pop in your headphones, you're in the right place. Join me, Jennifer Robertson, a leading Life Coach for women navigating infertility, with 8+ years of experience, and drawing from my own seven-year path to motherhood through IVF, pregnancy loss, and surrogacy ... and start showing up for yourself differently. Feel prepared. Feel confident. Become your most emotionally resilient self, and face every part of this with a calm and composure you never thought possible. I'm a Life and Fertility Coach and each week I share practical, mind-body tools and real-talk guidance to help you manage the emotional load of IVF (no fluff or toxic positivity). The REAL stuff that works - strategies rooted in mindset and body-based approaches. Expect cycle-by-cycle guidance, expert interviews, and frank conversations about grief, relationships, and the resilience it takes to keep going. >> Download our free IVF-Prep checklist and get IVF-ready without the overwhelm >> Join the waitlist for She is... Ready: an online program to keep you calm and grounded through IVF's hardest moments >> 1:1 Coaching

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Welcome to the No 1 podcast for women navigating IVF. Whether you're preparing for your first cycle or finding your feet again after an unsuccessful one, you need real support from someone who has been there, kicked infertility's butt, and helped hundreds of women do the same. Join Jennifer Robertson, Life Coach for women navigating infertility, for mind-body tools, cycle-by-cycle guidance, expert interviews and frank conversations about grief, relationships and the resilience it takes to keep going, quit second-guessing and ditch the emotional overwhelm.

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