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Welcome to fertilyfe. We are a clinically informed media platform and coping community dedicated to the interconnectivity of grief and fertility. Our Mission: To educate and empower Aspiring Parents (APs) to bring their dreams to lYfe through intentional coping and informed decision-making. Our Story: Based on seven years of IVF and surrogacy, we share a proactive curation of healthy coping strategies. Following a "futile" diagnosis, prolonged IVF, and the sudden passing of Rachel’s Dad, Alan "Al" Gerber, we were forced to navigate cumulative grief without a roadmap. These concurrent, transformational experiences revealed a critical void in patient advocacy. Our Philosophy: We are done with the word "journey." Fertility is a significant life event. The "Y" is intentional. It represents our "Why"—to help you become the CEO of your own experience. It’s YOUR life. The tree of life is yours to nurture and create. The Mantras: Inspired by Al's wisdom, we operate on two core beliefs that carried us through: "If you want to be a parent, you’ll be a parent" and "Make It A Great Day." We encourage anyone trying to conceive to stay open to your options, accept your path, and embrace the flow of life. CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://www.fertilyfe.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fertilyfe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilyfe/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fertilyfe?_r=1&_t=ZT-926hUQW6Rfa

Episodes

  1. JAN 28

    The Origin Story: The Spiritual Meaning of Make it a Great Day.

    'Make It A Great Day' isn’t just  a cheerful greeting. It started as a survival tactic based on the answer to my prayer, when I was in despair on a desolate beach in December 2020. In this episode, I share the raw, unedited story of the 'Twilight Zone Nightmare'— suddenly losing my Dad while navigating “futile IVF as the world shut down for COVID—and the exact moment I heard my Dad’s voice give me the guidance to keep going. This is the story of how I went from screaming into the void to finding my agency and embracing life.

    11 min

  2. JAN 21

    If you want to be a parent, you will be a parent

    "If you want to be a parent, you'll be a parent."  That was my mantra throughout seven years of IVF, including surrogacy.  My Dad said it when I first started IVF.  Then, he unexpectedly passed away. Coping with cumulative grief, I leaned on my Dad's wisdom during the hardest years of my life. This episode expands upon the article published with Columbia University Fertility to address the interconnectivity of grief with the fertility experience, and the value of acceptance and optionality.

    6 min

  3. 12/28/2025

    Love thyself

    In this episode, we explore the vital importance of self-kindness while navigating the "cumulative grief" of fertility challenges and personal loss. When life feels out of control and your internal systems feel "down," the work to feel good becomes even more essential for daily peace and professional productivity. We discuss a simple, three-pillar framework—Movement, Hydration, and Sleep—to help you replenish your energy and keep moving forward, one step at a time.

    7 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    Post-Traumatic Growth: The Mantras That Saved Me From Compound Grief

    Seven years ago, I was navigating a "futile" infertility diagnosis while grieving the sudden death of my father, Alan Gerber. I was suffering in silence, facing a medical and legal "Wild West." This episode details the reality of post-traumatic growth through cumulative grief, prolonged IVF, and the isolation of the COVID pandemic. When we were faced with the daunting IVF process, my father inspired us to move forward while remaining open to all options. He told us: "If you want to be a parent, you'll be a parent." Months later, he passed away. Approaching the one-year anniversary of his passing, I found a directive in his most powerful lesson: "Make It A Great Day." That realization allowed me to become the CEO of my own experience. In this episode, we discuss: Compound Grief: Navigating fertility trauma alongside loss. The "CEO" Mindset: Moving from passive patient to active leader. The Mantras: Mindset shifts as survival tools. ABOUT FERTILYFE: fertilyfe is a clinically informed media platform and coping community dedicated to solving the critical void in fertility patient advocacy. Our mission is to empower Aspiring Parents (APs) to bring their parenthood dreams to lyfe through intentional coping and informed decision-making. CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://www.fertilyfe.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fertilyfe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilyfe/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fertilyfe?_r=1&_t=ZT-926hUQW6Rfa

    3 min

  5. TRAILER

    Welcome to fertilyfe: The Coping Community for Aspiring Parent

    Welcome to fertilyfe. We are a clinically informed media platform and coping community dedicated to the interconnectivity of grief and fertility. Mission: To empower Aspiring Parents (APs) to bring their dreams to lYfe through intentional coping and informed decision-making. Our Story: Founded by Rachel Gerber Kule and Matthew Kule, fertilyfe was born from seven years of IVF, surrogacy, and the "wild west" of medical advocacy. Amidst prolonged treatment, Rachel navigated the sudden loss of her father, Alan "Al" Gerber, and the isolation of a global pandemic. These concurrent, transformational experiences revealed a critical void in the patient experience: Intentional coping and informed decision-making. Our Philosophy: We are done with the word "journey." Fertility is a significant life event. It’s YOUR life. The tree of life is yours to nurture. The "Y" is intentional. It represents our "Why"—to help you become the CEO of your own experience. The Mantras: Inspired by Rachel's father, we operate on two core beliefs that helped us power through cumulative grief: "If you want to be a parent, you’ll be a parent." "Make It A Great Day." We encourage every Aspiring Parent to stay open to your options, accept your path, and embrace the flow of life. Subscribe to follow our new series. Connect with us: Website: https://www.fertilyfe.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fertilyfe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilyfe/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fertilyfe?_r=1&_t=ZT-926hUQW6Rfa #fertility #ivf #surrogacy #grief #mentalhealth #fertilyfe #makeitagreatday

    1 min

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Welcome to fertilyfe. We are a clinically informed media platform and coping community dedicated to the interconnectivity of grief and fertility. Our Mission: To educate and empower Aspiring Parents (APs) to bring their dreams to lYfe through intentional coping and informed decision-making. Our Story: Based on seven years of IVF and surrogacy, we share a proactive curation of healthy coping strategies. Following a "futile" diagnosis, prolonged IVF, and the sudden passing of Rachel’s Dad, Alan "Al" Gerber, we were forced to navigate cumulative grief without a roadmap. These concurrent, transformational experiences revealed a critical void in patient advocacy. Our Philosophy: We are done with the word "journey." Fertility is a significant life event. The "Y" is intentional. It represents our "Why"—to help you become the CEO of your own experience. It’s YOUR life. The tree of life is yours to nurture and create. The Mantras: Inspired by Al's wisdom, we operate on two core beliefs that carried us through: "If you want to be a parent, you’ll be a parent" and "Make It A Great Day." We encourage anyone trying to conceive to stay open to your options, accept your path, and embrace the flow of life. CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://www.fertilyfe.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fertilyfe/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertilyfe/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fertilyfe?_r=1&_t=ZT-926hUQW6Rfa

Information

  • Creator
    fertilyfe
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025-2026 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    fertilyfe