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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2024 · 41 MIN

#10 - Navigating The Emotional Rollercoaster of Trying To Conceive with Caitlin Hosking

from The Shadow Diaries · host Lurinda & Steph

Send us Fan MailImagine the heartbreak of thinking you're about to step into the happiest chapter of your life, only to get knocked down month after month. In this episode, Caitlin Hosking, our badass coach and shadow work queen, gets real about her raw and emotional journey trying to conceive. From the initial highs to the crash of disordered eating and obsessively tracking her fertility, Caitlin opens up about the moment she had to completely let go—leading to a six-month emotional disconnect. This isn’t your typical ‘feel-good’ story—it’s messy, real, and loaded with moments of vulnerability, hope, and hard truths.Ever feel like your sex life has become just another item on the fertility checklist? Caitlin’s been there. She and her partner flipped the script, turning goal-oriented sex into something fun and meaningful again. Through improving their communication and dabbling in tantra, they found a way to bring the joy and intimacy back, instead of feeling like it was just about baby-making. Whether it's trying out old wives' tales for laughs or bringing spontaneity back, Caitlin shares how they found balance even when the pressure was real.And let’s be honest, the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive is no joke. Caitlin talks about ditching alcohol for a bit, religiously tracking her basal body temp, and starting to navigate the testing route. They’re not rushing into IVF just yet—they’re more into exploring root causes and holistic approaches first. This episode is all about the importance of emotional support, honest convos, and learning to let go of control. Caitlin drops wisdom on how she’s managing her business, her fears, and how surrendering, keeping the faith, and actually living life in the middle of all the uncertainty is the real secret to getting through it.Reach out to us on Instagram!Steph is here and Lurinda is here.

Send us Fan MailImagine the heartbreak of thinking you're about to step into the happiest chapter of your life, only to get knocked down month after month. In this episode, Caitlin Hosking, our badass coach and shadow work queen, gets real about her raw and emotional journey trying to conceive. From the initial highs to the crash of disordered eating and obsessively tracking her fertility, Caitlin opens up about the moment she had to completely let go—leading to a six-month emotional disconnect. This isn’t your typical ‘feel-good’ story—it’s messy, real, and loaded with moments of vulnerability, hope, and hard truths.Ever feel like your sex life has become just another item on the fertility checklist? Caitlin’s been there. She and her partner flipped the script, turning goal-oriented sex into something fun and meaningful again. Through improving their communication and dabbling in tantra, they found a way to bring the joy and intimacy back, instead of feeling like it was just about baby-making. Whether it's trying out old wives' tales for laughs or bringing spontaneity back, Caitlin shares how they found balance even when the pressure was real.And let’s be honest, the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive is no joke. Caitlin talks about ditching alcohol for a bit, religiously tracking her basal body temp, and starting to navigate the testing route. They’re not rushing into IVF just yet—they’re more into exploring root causes and holistic approaches first. This episode is all about the importance of emotional support, honest convos, and learning to let go of control. Caitlin drops wisdom on how she’s managing her business, her fears, and how surrendering, keeping the faith, and actually living life in the middle of all the uncertainty is the real secret to getting through it.Reach out to us on Instagram!Steph is here and Lurinda is here.

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