EP90: Mother's Day: Partner support, SMBC, and the fertility journey with Brittany Marshall, Social Worker & Psychotherapist

Today we talk about Mother's Day and all the emotions this day brings. We welcome Brittany Marshall, Social Worker & Psychotherapist, to discuss coping mechanisms to you help navigate this day as someone going through a fertility journey, how partners can provide support and what it may be like for SMBC.Brittany Marshall is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and families across Ontario. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto in 2016 and has worked in a range of settings including hospitals, family health teams, post-secondary institutions, and private practice.Brittany brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to her work. Having personally navigated infertility and becoming a parent through IVF, she is deeply passionate about supporting people throughout their fertility journeys. She is also committed to supporting healthcare professionals working in this field, with a focus on emotional wellbeing, communication, and burnout prevention.Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping individuals build resilience and meaningful coping strategies.Connect with Brittany Marshall for psychotherapy, supervision or public speaking opportunities:Instagram: @brittanymarshallcounselling Website: https://brittanymarshallcounselling.ca/ Book a Free Consult: https://brittanymarshallcounselling.janeapp.com/Follow us on Instagram @myfertilitypodcast, YouTube @MyFertilityPodcast, or reach out to us at [email protected] Markham Fertility Centre at markhamfertility.com