Episode 29: Parenthood After Baby Loss with Jen Elworthy

** TRIGGER WARNING ** This conversation contains discussion around traumatic experiences had while trying to conceive, touching on the topics of miscarriage, PTSD, IVF and ectopic pregnancies. Please prioritise looking after your mental and emotional wellbeing as a priority before listening to this episode. Todays episode is being released on 25th July 2024 which is World IVF Day - and I can’t think of a better moment to bring this important conversation to the forefront.My guest, Jen Elworthy, works as a career and fertility coach and expert on a mission to support women to navigate work alongside fertility challenges & treatment AND help companies understand why and how to be fertility-friendly, so they can attract and retain top talent. During this episode Jen shares her own difficult fertility story with so much openness and honesty - explaining how her experiences profoundly affected her sense of identity as a Mother once her son was born via IVF, as well as her ability to truly enjoy Motherhood despite having longed for it for so long. Alongside the inevitable difficulties, Jen also shares so many beautiful insights, survival techniques and lessons that these experiences brought into her life. This is a vulnerable, emotional and powerful conversation which I’m so grateful to Jen for having with me. And I hope her words will offer hope and strength to anyone navigating their own fertility challenges right now, or to help you feel better resourced to support your loved ones who may be struggling. PODCAST REFERENCES Life, Almost: Miscarriage, Misconceptions and a Search for Answers from the Brink of Motherhood by Jennie AggGUEST INFORMATION - Jen Elworthy: - Visit Jen's website HERE (including access to some brilliant free resources)- Follow Jen on Instagram HERE- Follow Jen on LinkedIn HEREABOUT YOUR PODCAST HOST - Tamsin Williamson:- JOIN MY WAITLIST HERE! Be first to hear all the details about my brand new (and totally awesome!!) 1:1 signature coaching and mentorship experience for Mums, launching later this Summer! Joining the waitlist is totally obligation-free - and will give you early bird access to the programme info, priority access to the available spaces PLUS a really juicy bonus! So what are you waiting for?!• Visit my website HERE• Book a FREE 30-minute discovery call to explore working together HERE• Follow me on Instagram HERE• Join my email community - The Parenthood RetreatWelcome to Do Your Thing - a bold, beautiful celebration of modern Motherhood, on YOUR terms.Hosted by Tamsin Williamson, The Identity & Self-Leadership Coach for Ambitious Women Ready To Redefine Life Beyond Motherhood.Every week, join me for open and unfiltered conversations with awe-inspiring women (who also happen to be mothers) about how they do their thing - in life, work and everything in between.Together, let’s throw out the rule book, shed expectations and shine a light on just how varied and vibrant modern motherhood can be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.