The Daily Try

Hoopsy

Trying to conceive can feel isolating, confusing, and exhausting - even when you surrounded by people who love you. The Daily Try is a 10 minute daily companion for anyone on a fertility journey offering gentle reframes, honest listener stories, practical explainers and permission to feel however you feel today. No miracle cures, no relentless positivity just 10 quiet minutes to remind you that you’re not doing this alone. New episodes every day. If you want support you can hold in your hands, look out for my Snail mail letters in the show notes.

Episodes

  1. 3h ago

    TTC can feel like a 2nd job

    Trying to conceive can feel like a second job—tracking cycles, taking medication, attending appointments, and navigating IVF or other treatments. But beneath all the clinical details is a real person with hopes, fears, dreams, and a deep need for emotional support.In this episode, Lara explores why the emotional side of fertility journeys is so often overlooked, and why finding people who truly “get it” can make such a difference. Drawing on her own experience of IVF as a single woman—including taking 22 tablets a day—she shares the importance of connection, compassion, and remembering that you are more than your fertility treatment.Whether you’re trying naturally, undergoing IVF, IUI, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this episode is a gentle reminder that you don’t have to manage it all alone. Discover ways to find heartfelt support, protect your sense of self, and bring a little humanity back to the process.Fertility Snail Mail Monthly letter subscription details here https://hoopsy.com/shop/monthly-fertility-snail-mail-subscription

    TTC can feel like a 2nd job

  2. 1d ago

    When you feel like you are left behind

    When it feels like everyone around you is getting pregnant, building families, and moving forward while you’re still waiting, the loneliness, jealousy, grief, and guilt can be overwhelming.In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara talks honestly about the emotional impact of fertility struggles—from negative tests and baby announcements to difficult social events and seemingly harmless comments that hit hard. She reminds you that feeling sad for yourself doesn’t mean you’re selfish or unkind; you can be happy for someone else and still acknowledge that their news hurts.This is a gentle, reassuring conversation about releasing comparison, accepting complicated feelings, and making space for your own wellbeing. Discover small ways to care for yourself, find moments of comfort, and focus on what you need today—whether that’s a walk, a long uninterrupted bath, or simply permission to feel exactly as you do.You are not behind. You are not alone. And you don’t have to navigate this journey without kindness toward yourself.

    When you feel like you are left behind

  3. 2d ago

    Advice Overload

    When you’re trying to conceive, unsolicited advice can feel less like support and more like pressure. Take this supplement. Stop drinking coffee. Relax. Try acupuncture. Have you considered adoption? Even well-meaning suggestions can leave you wondering whether you’re doing enough—and send you spiralling through endless internet searches and miracle stories.In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara explores why fertility advice can be so difficult to receive, especially when it comes from people who don’t understand your personal, medical, or emotional circumstances. She shares her own experiences of IVF, adoption suggestions, friendships, and the challenge of setting boundaries without hurting anyone’s feelings.Most importantly, this is a reminder that you don’t have to try everything, explain yourself, or carry other people’s anxiety alongside your own. You’re allowed to say, “Thank you, but I’m focusing on what works for me,” protect your peace, and trust that you’re doing the best you can with the information you have.

    Advice Overload

  4. 3d ago

    You are more than the numbers

    Trying to conceive can turn life into a stream of numbers: temperatures, ovulation tests, medication doses, appointments, and endless charts. But when every data point feels like a verdict, it’s easy to believe you’ve done something wrong—or that your worth depends on the outcome.In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara explores the emotional weight of tracking fertility and shares a deeply personal story from her own IVF journey. She reflects on the pressure to do everything “right,” the uncertainty no chart can resolve, and why fertility is not a moral test.You can care about the results without letting them define you. Your body, your journey, and your value are so much more than an app, a temperature, a cycle, or a pregnancy test. Take a breath, be gentle with yourself, and remember: you are doing the best you can—and you are worthy, regardless of what the numbers say.

    You are more than the numbers

  5. 4d ago

    The two-week wait is exhausting

    The two-week wait is one of the most quietly exhausting parts of trying to conceive, and in this episode of The Daily Try we sit together right in the middle of it. We unpack what it really feels like to live in that split-screen space where life carries on as normal while your mind is busy decoding every cramp, twinge, and wave of tiredness, wondering if this month might finally be different. We talk about the testing dance, the emotional toll of repeated cycles, and why this stretch can make your body feel less like home and more like a puzzle. Instead of telling you to “stay calm” or to “just relax,” this episode offers gentler language, validation, and practical ideas for creating small, analogue anchors during the wait—like rituals, walks, baths, or letters—that make these days feel more held and more human. If you are deep in symptom spotting, negotiating test dates with yourself, or simply trying to hold it together while half your brain is spinning, this is your reminder that you are not dramatic, you are not doing it wrong, and you deserve real support while you wait.

    The two-week wait is exhausting

  6. 5d ago

    The beginning. Welcome to The Daily Try

    The very first episode of the daily try. Lara talks about why she wants to start it why you should listen and what you’ll get out of it. Come and join Lara every day at 7 am UK time or whatever time you listen for your daily dose of support and hugs while you’re on your fertility journey.

    The beginning. Welcome to The Daily Try
  • 6 Episodes

About

Trying to conceive can feel isolating, confusing, and exhausting - even when you surrounded by people who love you. The Daily Try is a 10 minute daily companion for anyone on a fertility journey offering gentle reframes, honest listener stories, practical explainers and permission to feel however you feel today. No miracle cures, no relentless positivity just 10 quiet minutes to remind you that you’re not doing this alone. New episodes every day. If you want support you can hold in your hands, look out for my Snail mail letters in the show notes.

Information

  • Creator
    Hoopsy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hoopsy
  • Show Website
    The Daily Try