Fertility & Surrogacy Journey: From Loss to Hope (Letting Go of Control & Finding Resilience)

What happens when your fertility journey doesn’t follow the plan you’ve worked so hard to create?In this episode, Maria Feekes sits down with Keena to share a deeply personal story of infertility, loss, and ultimately finding hope through surrogacy.If you’re experiencing:fertility struggles and emotional ups and downsgrief after loss or failed treatmentsstress around timelines and feeling out of controlcomparison to others on their fertility journey— this conversation will resonate on a very real level.Keena shares:What it felt like to move from control and planning into uncertainty during her fertility journeyHow she navigated grief, setbacks, and emotional challenges along the wayThe shift from focusing on timelines to embracing acceptance and perspectiveThe importance of support systems, community, and sharing your storyHow resilience is built by focusing on what you can control — and letting go of what you can’tThis is a powerful and honest conversation about infertility and surrogacy, offering reassurance, perspective, and emotional support for anyone walking a similar path.If you are in the middle of your fertility or surrogacy journey, this episode will remind you that you are not alone — and that hope can take unexpected forms.About the GuestKeena shares her personal fertility and surrogacy journey, offering honest insight into the emotional challenges of loss, the pressure of timelines, and the transformation that comes with letting go of control.KEY TOPICS Letting go of control during fertility and surrogacy: why timelines create stress [06:00]Emotional challenges in infertility: grief, loss, and finding support [10:19]Gaining perspective during fertility struggles: gratitude and avoiding comparison [12:21]The importance of community in the fertility and surrogacy journey [15:30]Building resilience through acceptance and navigating uncertainty [27:37]Your host, Maria Feekes, can be found online at:Website: smartpathfertilityintl.comWebsite: mariafeekes.comFacebook: facebook.com/mariafeekesInstagram: instagram.com/mariafeekesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-feekes-738576127/