Fertility – Disappointment & Anger

Let’s be real — when you’re going through infertility, disappointment and even full-blown anger are just part of the ride. In this episode, we’re getting honest about our own ups and downs with these tough emotions and sharing what’s actually helped us cope. We’re chatting about everything from manifestation and faith purchases to prayer, list-making, feedback loops, mindset shifts, and good old reality checks. If you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, this one’s packed with real talk and resilience tips to help you through it. Show Notes 0:35 - Definition of disappointment / regret 2:45 - How disappointment plays out during infertility 5:05 - How regret causes you to beat yourself up 7:50 - Waves of disappoinment 9:13 - Big build ups lead to the biggest crashes  10:45 - Our views on manifestation 12:03 - Fantasy land vs managing expectations 14:35 - We place our hands in science but it doesn't always have the answer 15:35 - Faith purchases and do they help? 18:53 - Other people telling you it's guarenteed is infuriating 22:41 - Reassessing the expectation barometer 25:23 - Understanding your resilience to manage disappoinment 27:00 - The power of exercise to help you process 29:00 - Exercising your brain 30:04 - Unexpected ways to switch off your mind and get into a flow state