A Journey of Resilience and Recovery with Ais Quigley (Fertility, IVF and more)

Summary In this episode of the Happy Hormone Hour, host Evelyn Kennedy interviews guest Ais Quigley about her journey with anxiety, fertility challenges, and IVF. Ash shares her experience of living with anxiety and how she found relief through practices like yoga and meditation. She also discusses her decision to move back to Ireland after living in Australia for 10 years and the challenges she faced during the transition. Ais opens up about her fertility struggles, including painful periods, coming off the pill, and undergoing multiple rounds of IVF. She emphasises the importance of self-care and creating a safe space for conception. In this conversation, Ais shares her personal experiences with fertility and IVF. She discusses the challenges she faced, including a the emotional toll of the IVF process. Ais emphasises the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for fertility, both physically and emotionally. She also highlights the need for comprehensive self-care, including proper nutrition and addressing underlying issues. Ais acknowledges the impact of infertility on relationships and the need for open communication and support for both partners. She concludes with a message of hope and resilience, encouraging listeners to recognise their strength and the potential for brighter days ahead. You can reach out to Ais on instagram @ais_quigley Follow me: @enhancedfertilitynutrition (name soon to change) Keywords anxiety, fertility challenges, IVF, yoga, meditation, moving back home, self-care, fertility, IVF, challenges, support, self-care, relationships, communication, hope, resilience Takeaways Practices like yoga and meditation can help manage anxiety and provide a sense of community. Moving back to your home country after living abroad can be a challenging transition, but it can also lead to a sense of being settled and at home. Fertility challenges can be caused by underlying issues such as hormonal imbalances and stress. IVF can be a difficult and emotionally draining process, but it can also offer hope for couples struggling to conceive. Creating a safe and nurturing environment for conception is crucial, both physically and emotionally. Creating a safe and supportive environment is crucial for fertility Comprehensive self-care, including nutrition and addressing underlying issues, is important for fertility Infertility can impact relationships, and open communication and support are essential Perspective and recognising past resilience can provide hope during challenging times Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:44 Managing Anxiety and Finding Relief 07:23 The Challenges of Moving Back Home 12:36 Exploring Fertility Challenges 17:35 The Emotional Journey of IVF 29:23 Creating a Safe Space for Conception 31:11 Challenges with Tubal Flush Procedure 34:06 Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment for Fertility 36:27 Comprehensive Self-Care for Fertility 39:16 The Emotional Journey of IVF 47:39 The Impact of Infertility on Relationships 57:39 Finding Hope and Resilience in the Journey You can reach out to Ais on instagram @ais_quigley Follow me: @enhancedfertilitynutrition (name soon to change)