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. 2d ago

    EP #91 - Thinking About Using a Donor? The Questions Every Recipient Should Explore First

    What if choosing donor conception wasn't only about finding a way to build your family—but also about discovering what family truly means to you? In this episode, we explore the deeply personal questions that often sit beneath the decision to pursue donor conception. Beyond the medical process are conversations about love, identity, grief, belonging, and the future you hope to create. Together, we reflect on what it means to build a family when the path looks different from what you once imagined. We make space for the losses that may need to be acknowledged—the expectations, dreams, or genetic connections you may be grieving—while also gently exploring the new possibilities that can emerge when your definition of family begins to expand. We also talk about emotional readiness and why there is no "perfect" moment to make this decision. Instead, it is about understanding your values, exploring your hopes and fears with honesty, and asking yourself what truly matters most as you move forward. At the heart of this conversation is an invitation to imagine your future family with openness and compassion. Because while donor conception may change the path to parenthood, it does not change the capacity to create a family grounded in love, connection, and belonging. This isn't about having every answer before you begin. It's about making space for both grief and hope as you find your way forward. And if you're considering donor conception, may this episode remind you: your journey is uniquely yours. Family is shaped by the love you nurture, the values you live by, and the connections you build—not by genetics alone. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #91 - Thinking About Using a Donor? The Questions Every Recipient Should Explore First

  2. Sep 2

    EP #90 - Thinking About Using a Donor? The Medical Facts Every Recipient Should Know

    What if building a family wasn't defined by genetics alone—but by the love, connection, and care you choose to give every single day? In this episode, we explore the emotional landscape of donor conception and the many questions, hopes, and uncertainties that can arise when considering this path to parenthood. For many individuals and couples, donor conception is far more than a medical decision—it is a deeply personal journey of grief, healing, hope, and family building. Together, we gently unpack some of the most common misconceptions surrounding donor conception and make space for the complex emotions that often accompany this decision. It is completely normal to experience conflicting feelings, uncertainty, or questions about identity, connection, and what family may look like in the future. We also explore the different donor pathways and the importance of understanding the legal, practical, and emotional aspects of each option. More importantly, we reflect on the powerful truth that the foundation of a family is not built through shared genetics alone, but through the love, attachment, and emotional security that grow over time. At the heart of this conversation is an invitation to look beyond myths and expectations, and instead make space for compassion, informed decision-making, and trust in your own journey. This isn't about choosing the "perfect" path. It's about finding the path that feels right for you and your family. And if donor conception is part of your story—or something you're beginning to consider—may this episode remind you: your emotions are valid, your questions deserve gentle exploration, and the love you give will always matter more than shared DNA. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #90 - Thinking About Using a Donor? The Medical Facts Every Recipient Should Know

  3. Aug 26

    EP #89 - Will Egg Freezing Give Me Peace of Mind? What Women Are Really Looking For

    What if the real reason for freezing your eggs wasn’t about chasing certainty — but about creating space for hope, choice, and trusting yourself? In this episode, we explore the deeper motivations behind elective egg freezing and why, for many women, the decision is about far more than preserving fertility. Beneath the medical process often lies a desire for peace of mind, greater agency, and the reassurance of knowing you explored your options with intention. Together, we reflect on what it means to make fertility decisions from a place of clarity rather than fear. While egg freezing cannot guarantee a future pregnancy, it can offer something equally valuable: the confidence that you made a thoughtful choice based on your values, circumstances, and the information available to you. We also explore the delicate balance between hope and realism. It’s possible to hold hope for the future while remaining grounded in what is known today. These two can coexist, allowing you to move forward without placing the weight of certainty on a single decision. At the heart of this conversation is an invitation to strengthen self-trust. Fertility decisions are deeply personal, and there is no perfect path—only the one that feels most aligned with who you are and what matters to you. This isn’t about finding guarantees. It’s about making empowered choices with compassion, courage, and clarity. And if you're considering egg freezing or navigating questions about your reproductive future, may this episode remind you: your decisions don't have to be driven by fear. They can be guided by knowledge, self-trust, and the quiet confidence that comes from choosing what feels right for you. CONNECT WITH US! Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com Social Media: InstagramFacebookLinkedInTikTokYouTube

    EP #89 - Will Egg Freezing Give Me Peace of Mind? What Women Are Really Looking For

  4. Aug 19

    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

  5. Aug 12

    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

  6. Aug 5

    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

  7. Jul 29

    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?

  8. 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?
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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
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Tanja Faessler
  • Show Website
    Your Fertility Counsellor