Soulful IVF

Lisa White

Welcome to the Soulful IVF podcast. Here we're about living in POSSIBILITY and keeping the LIGHT alive on your path to motherhood. If you're navigating through your fertility path and into Mindset, Energetics, Manifestation & Holistic living, then you're in the right place. As your podcast host, IVF coach, best-selling author, OT, and fellow fertility sister who has walked the path of IVF, Lisa White has helped countless women through her fertility coaching and guidance on their paths to motherhood. She's here to offer insights and perspectives in supporting you while moving forward on your fertility path. 'HOLD ON, BABY!' Let the adventure begin.

  1. Two Dads, One Dream: Navigating Parenthood Through IVF and Surrogacy with Dr. Toby Hays (Ep. 102)

    2H AGO

    Two Dads, One Dream: Navigating Parenthood Through IVF and Surrogacy with Dr. Toby Hays (Ep. 102)

    What does it really take to build a family when the path isn’t traditional—and no one gives you a roadmap?  In this conversation you'll get to meet my friend who I recently reunited with at a high school reunion. Toby shares about the personal journey he and his husband took to become parents. If you’ve ever assumed that becoming a parent is just a series of medical steps and legal checkboxes, you might be overlooking the emotional weight, trust, and intentionality required—especially for same-sex couples navigating IVF and surrogacy. In this episode, we unpack the parts people don’t always talk about: the vulnerability of choosing an egg donor, the leap of faith in finding a surrogate, and the emotional complexity that unfolds long after the paperwork is signed.  My long time friend, Toby shares how leaning into support, honesty, and empathy became the real foundation of parenthood—and how that journey reshaped not just his family, but the way he shows up for his patients. Dr. Toby is a medical doctor and Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford Children’s Health in California.  BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: · What the IVF and surrogacy process actually looks like behind the scenes · How intentional decision-making plays a role in building a family through nontraditional paths · The emotional and legal challenges same-sex couples face—and how to navigate them · How becoming a parent transformed Toby’s perspective on empathy, genetics, and patient care This is a heartfelt conversation about love, trust, and redefining what it means to create a family—on your own terms. Connect with Toby here: https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/doctor/tobias-g-hays.html CONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORT Download IVF Mindset Shift Guide https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.com BOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.’ INSTAGRAM WATCH on YOUTUBE LISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify: **Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast! Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG

    58 min
  2. How Human Design Can Support You on Your Fertility Path with Human Design Expert, Anna Nichols (Ep. 101)

    JAN 28

    How Human Design Can Support You on Your Fertility Path with Human Design Expert, Anna Nichols (Ep. 101)

    What if your fertility journey wasn’t asking you to try harder—but to get more aligned? In this powerful conversation, Human Design expert Anna Nichols shares how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can support your fertility path, regulate your nervous system, and help you stop fighting your body—and start trusting it. Anna is a Human Design expert, master business strategist, author, and podcast host who helps us explore how Human Design can support you on your fertility path —emotionally, energetically, and spiritually.  Together, Lisa and Anna draw powerful parallels between building an aligned business and navigating fertility with more trust, ease, and self-compassion. Anna vulnerably opens up about her own fertility journey, including multiple miscarriages, and the full-circle healing she experienced years later—revealing how moments that once felt like setbacks were actually guiding her toward deeper alignment. Key Takeaways: What Human Design is and how it helps you understand your unique energetic blueprintWhy alignment (not force or hustle) matters on your fertility pathThe five Human Design energy types—and how each experiences stress, rest, and decision-makingHow frustration, anger, bitterness, or disappointment can be signals that something is out of alignmentThe role of environment in supporting your nervous system, energy, and fertilityWhy you’re not meant to do everything on your own—and how receiving support is part of your designAnna’s personal fertility story, including miscarriage, healing, and divine timingHow Human Design can help you release self-blame and reconnect with trust in your bodyRemember, alignment isn’t just for business—it’s for your body, your life, and your fertility journey too. Connect with Anna: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamannanichols/  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamannanichols/  Check Out the Book & More! www.SpiritualBusinessIncubator.com Aligned Biz Quiz https://www.spiritualbusinessincubator.com/hd-quiz CONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORT Download IVF Mindset Shift Guide https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.com BOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.’ INSTAGRAM WATCH on YOUTUBE LISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify: **Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast! Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG

    44 min
  3. [SOLO] Episode 100! A Soulful Milestone + Stepping Into a New Frequency (Ep. 100)

    JAN 16

    [SOLO] Episode 100! A Soulful Milestone + Stepping Into a New Frequency (Ep. 100)

    This episode feels especially sacred. Today we are celebrating 100 episodes of the Soulful IVF Podcast and officially stepping into year 4 of this show—a space that was created for you. If you are navigating a challenging, emotional, or uncertain fertility path, I want you to know this first and foremost: You are not alone. You were never meant to do this in isolation. This podcast exists because of YOU. When I first created Soulful IVF, it was born from my own lived experience—walking the long road of IVF, holding onto hope through setbacks, surgeries, and uncertainty, and learning how to stay connected to myself, my joy, and my faith in possibility along the way. This show has always been meant to be a companion, a guide, and a reminder that your path can be different. This Episode Is a Thank You -- To every person who has listened, shared an episode with a friend, sent a message, left a review, or quietly tuned in during a hard moment—THANK YOU. This community means more to me than words can express. An Invitation for you. As we move toward the Fire Horse year, we are entering a powerful energetic chapter—one that calls us to live more courageously, more truthfully, and more embodied. This is a season for women who are ready to: Shift out of survival mode and constant fixing. Release the identity of “just getting through IVF. Step into a new way of being—open, receptive, courageous, and rooted in possibility. I believe deeply in the identity shift that is possible for you—moving from striving and bracing… to embodying the frequency of a Manifesting Mama. Not because the path is easy, but because you are supported, resourced, and aligned. If you are feeling the pull for deeper support, I would love to walk alongside you. 1:1 Soulful IVF Coaching Personalized, intuitive, and grounded support to help you regulate your nervous system, shift your mindset, align your energy, and navigate IVF with more peace and trust. 8-Week Group Experience (Starting Very Soon) A powerful container for women who are ready to shift how they show up on their fertility journey—together. This group is for women who want to feel held, seen, and supported while stepping into a new frequency and way of being. If you feel the resonance, trust that nudge. You don’t have to do this alone anymore. A New Frequency Is Available This next chapter isn’t about forcing or controlling outcomes. It’s about LIVING in POSSIBILITY, staying open to miracles, and choosing to meet your fertility path with presence, courage, and self-trust. If you’re ready to explore what’s possible when you stop doing IVF the “old way” and begin walking it soulfully—I’m here. Thank CONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORT Download IVF Mindset Shift Guide https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.com BOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.’ INSTAGRAM WATCH on YOUTUBE LISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify: **Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast! Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG

    19 min
  4. From Snake to Fire Horse: The Energetic Shift Carrying Us from 2025 into 2026 w/ Andrea Arledge (Ep. 99)

    JAN 5

    From Snake to Fire Horse: The Energetic Shift Carrying Us from 2025 into 2026 w/ Andrea Arledge (Ep. 99)

    In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Andrea Arledge for a rich, expansive conversation on the energetic bridge we’re crossing as we move from 2025 into 2026. Andrea is a numerology expert, host of the Soulful Success Podcast, creator of the Business Alchemy Lab, and a Master-trained Shadow Guide—and together we explore what it means to live inside a powerful collective transition. We unpack the deep, continual shedding of the Year of the Snake—a Numerology 9 year—and how this energy has been asking us to release, complete, and let go at levels that may have felt relentless but necessary. This is a time of clearing karma, identities, timelines, and versions of ourselves that can no longer come forward with us. From there, we look ahead to what’s emerging with the Year of the Fire Horse—a 1 (or 10) year in numerology—an initiation into bold beginnings, momentum, courage, and creation. This next chapter isn’t about forcing or hustling forward, but about rising from truth, aligned power, and embodied clarity. This episode is both grounding and activating, offering practical ways to support yourself as you stand in the in-between—no longer who you were, not yet fully who you’re becoming. Connect with Andrea at www.andreaarledge.com and follow her on IG @andrea.inneralchemy. CONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORT Download IVF Mindset Shift Guide https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.com BOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.’ INSTAGRAM WATCH on YOUTUBE LISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify: **Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast! Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG

    39 min
  5. Intersection of Science and Empathy in the Art of Medicine with Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Maria Costantini (Ep. 98)

    12/09/2025

    Intersection of Science and Empathy in the Art of Medicine with Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Maria Costantini (Ep. 98)

    What if the key to navigating fertility challenges isn’t just in the science — but in the way you’re emotionally supported through it? So many people walk into fertility treatment believing the medical steps are the whole picture… yet feel blindsided when the emotional toll hits just as hard (if not harder). Maybe you’ve felt unheard in appointments, rushed through decisions, or treated like another chart in the queue — and it leaves you questioning your own strength, your hope, and your identity. But what if the missing piece isn’t you… it’s the lack of empathy, space, and genuine human connection in your care? Today’s conversation flips that narrative — and shows you what compassionate, patient-centered fertility medicine can truly look like. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: Why empathy isn’t a “soft skill” but a clinical essential in reproductive medicineHow listening, storytelling, and emotional validation transform the patient experienceThe real reasons patients burn out (even with financial coverage) — and how to protect your energyWhat it looks like when science and humanity work together to support your fertility journeyWhether you’re in the thick of treatment or supporting someone who is, this episode is a powerful reminder that you deserve care that sees all of you — your hope, your grief, your resilience, and your story. How to Connect with Dr. Maria Costantini Ferrando:  https://rmanetwork.com/ https://rmanetwork.com/staff/maria-f-costantini-ferrando/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-costantini-ferrando-md CONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORT Download IVF Mindset Shift Guide https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.com BOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.’ INSTAGRAM WATCH on YOUTUBE LISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify: **Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast! Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG

    45 min
  6. Honoring Your Body & Leveling Up Through Midlife, Menopause, & Life Transitions with April Izer (Ep. 97)

    11/24/2025

    Honoring Your Body & Leveling Up Through Midlife, Menopause, & Life Transitions with April Izer (Ep. 97)

    This heartfelt conversation highlights my friend April as she shares ways we can honor our body as well as honor the callings on our hearts. Whether or not you’re navigating through midlife or menopause, you’re guaranteed to receive new wisdom and empowerment to support you in whatever life transition you may be facing. Connect with April below!   April’s Bio: April Izer is a women’s integrative wellness coach who helps women in midlife and menopause simplify the noise around health so they can feel strong, balanced, and confident again. After nearly twenty years as a research biologist at the National Institutes of Health studying nutrition and aging, she left the lab to make a more personal impact—coaching women through real-life transitions with science-backed, sustainable strategies. She’s the creator of the Menopause Momentum Membership, a supportive, coaching-influenced community where women learn what really works now—from movement and nutrition to stress, sleep, and mindset. Through her coaching and membership, April guides women to honor their bodies—even when it feels like those bodies are working against them—and to find strength, balance, and peace one small step at a time.    Connect with April:  www.aprilizer.com @aprilizer   CONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORT Download IVF Mindset Shift Guide https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.com BOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.’ INSTAGRAM WATCH on YOUTUBE LISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify: **Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast! Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG

    44 min
  7. [CLIENT SUCCESS] From Cancer to IVF & Motherhood: Carrie’s Story of Resilience, Hope & the Miracle of Her Daughter (Ep. 95)

    10/17/2025

    [CLIENT SUCCESS] From Cancer to IVF & Motherhood: Carrie’s Story of Resilience, Hope & the Miracle of Her Daughter (Ep. 95)

    In this episode I sit down with my former client Carrie whose story embodies what it means to hold onto hope even when life takes an unexpected turn. After six IUIs and one egg retrieval, Carrie was preparing for an embryo transfer when she received a life-changing diagnosis: breast cancer. Her fertility journey came to a sudden halt as she began two years of cancer treatments and surgeries, including 16 rounds of chemotherapy. Through it all, she held tightly to her dream of becoming a mom and seeing her husband become a dad. Once her treatments were complete, Carrie sought a new, more soulful path forward—working with Lisa as her fertility coach and connecting with a hypnotherapist I recommended for additional support. Together, they helped her process the heavy emotions, expand her circle of support, and find gratitude even in the hardest moments. Carrie’s journey reminds us that hope and healing can coexist, and that opening your heart to new forms of support can create space for miracles. After another egg retrieval, she received one precious embryo — the embryo that became her daughter, Ella now 20 months old. This conversation is for anyone walking through fertility challenges, IVF, or life detours that test your strength. Carrie’s story is proof that even when the path feels uncertain, your miracle may already be on its way. In this episode you'll hear: Carrie’s honest and emotional journey through IUIs, IVF, and a cancer diagnosisHow she stayed hopeful during two years of treatment and recoveryThe power of mindset, gratitude, and community supportHow coaching and hypnotherapy helped her reconnect with peace and possibilityThe miracle of her one healthy embryo and the arrival of her daughter, EllaCarrie's message of hope for women still waiting for their own miracleI'm so grateful to Carrie for opening up and sharing her personal journey with you. If you loved this episode, I'd be so grateful if you would let me know! Send me a DM on Instagram @ivf.manifesting.a.miracle.  CONNECT with Lisa & get IVF COACHING SUPPORT Download IVF Mindset Shift Guide https://ivfmanifestingamiracle.myflodesk.com BOOK a complimentary DISCOVERY CALL BOOK: ‘HOLD ON, BABY! A Soulful Guide to Navigating the Ups & Downs of Infertility & IVF.’ INSTAGRAM WATCH on YOUTUBE LISTEN to the PODCAST on Apple and Spotify: **Please Rate the show & Subscribe! THANK YOU so much for your Reviews of the podcast! Music Credit (Closing Song) by Sam Costigan. Follow her on Spotify and IG

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About

Welcome to the Soulful IVF podcast. Here we're about living in POSSIBILITY and keeping the LIGHT alive on your path to motherhood. If you're navigating through your fertility path and into Mindset, Energetics, Manifestation & Holistic living, then you're in the right place. As your podcast host, IVF coach, best-selling author, OT, and fellow fertility sister who has walked the path of IVF, Lisa White has helped countless women through her fertility coaching and guidance on their paths to motherhood. She's here to offer insights and perspectives in supporting you while moving forward on your fertility path. 'HOLD ON, BABY!' Let the adventure begin.