19. Cynthia, 35, is rewriting her motherhood timeline after a life-changing health diagnosis.

Meet Cynthia. She is a close family friend of mine. Through her teens and 20s, she had a pretty normal life and always added a touch of realism to her perspective on things. In her 20s, she met her now husband and they were building a life together. In her 30s, while they were planning their dream destination wedding, Cynthia received a diagnosis that changed everything, including her timeline for marriage and motherhood. In this episode, we talk about:How her upbringing and realist point of view shaped her thoughts on marriage and motherhoodShe tells the story of how she met her now husband post-college, and we both share our engagement stories The shocking diagnosis in her 30s that forced her to cancel her dream destination weddingLearning how to lean on others for help while going through treatmentAfter the diagnosis, making the very quick decision to opt for IVF treatments Figuring out how to live life as a person in remission and her new perspectives on life Looking toward her future and pursuing it with intensity and intention Let’s Stay Connected:Email: [email protected]  / Behind-the-scenes + reflections: thisclockpod.substack.com /  Instagram: @thisclockpod