34. The Stress Spiral Affecting Your IVF Outcomes (And How to Break It)

Share your TTC story ✨If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at 2am Googling symptoms…spiralling after an appointment…overthinking every little thing your body is doing…or feeling emotionally consumed by IVF……this episode is for you.Because IVF is not just physically demanding.It’s emotionally demanding too.And so many women are trying to support fertility while quietly stuck in survival mode.In this episode, I’m breaking down:• the hidden “stress spiral” many IVF women get trapped in• how chronic stress impacts the nervous system, hormones & emotional resilience• why “just relax” is terrible fertility advice• the difference between survival mode vs safety in the body• my Circle of Woe™ vs Circle of Flow™ framework• the real reason you may feel emotionally exhausted during IVF• the nervous system tool I personally use when I feel anxious, overwhelmed or spiralling• practical ways to support your body in real lifeAnd honestly?This might be one of the most important conversations we can have as women navigating IVF.Because your body is not broken.And you do not need to shame yourself into healing.🤍 WANT MORE PERSONALISED SUPPORT?I’ve recently opened up a small number of Wilde IVF Clarity Sessions.These are personalised 90-minute sessions for the woman who feels emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or unsure what her body actually needs right now.Inside these sessions, we look at the FULL picture together:• nervous system stress & emotional overwhelm• fertility prep foundations• lifestyle & regulation support• what may quietly be draining your energy• how to stop feeling like you need to do EVERYTHING perfectly• creating a grounded, realistic plan that actually fits your season of lifeYou’ll leave with:• clearer direction• practical next steps• nervous system support tools• renewed confidence in your decisions• and the feeling that you’re no longer trying to figure this all out aloneBecause sometimes you don’t need more information.You need support.Clarity.And someone to help you feel held through this process.And honestly?It’s some of my favourite work I get to do.So if this feels supportive to you, jus If you’re craving a little extra support, I’ve got some beautiful free resources to get you started.You can grab my IVF Prep Checklist here: https://abiwilde.myflodesk.com/ivf-prep-checklistAnd if you’re in that in-between, the waiting, the overthinking… I’ve also created a Two-Week Wait Support Kit to help you feel more grounded: https://abiwilde.myflodesk.com/two-week-waitIf you’d like more personalised support, you can book a free 30-minute IVF support call with me here:https://calendly.com/abi-wilde/30minWe can chat through your fertility journey and what your next steps could look like.I’m creating something really special… BLYOOM — a supportive app for women trying to conceive, with nervous system tools to hold you through the real moments… the two-week wait, negative tests, pregnancy announcements… all of it.If that feels like something you need right now, you can join the waitlist here:https://abiwilde.myflodesk.com/blyoom-waitlistAnd if you want more, come hang out with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/abi.wildeIt’s where I share free tips, tools, and fertility support for whole-body ...