Helena Tubridy, RGN RM Fertility Coach

Summary In this conversation, Kathleen King and Helena Tubridy discuss various aspects of fertility, pregnancy, and the emotional toll of fertility trauma. They explore the role of fertility coaching and the importance of mindset in the fertility journey. They also discuss the challenges of navigating pregnancy with endometriosis and the need for support and rest during this time. The conversation highlights the need for informed decision-making and the importance of finding a supportive team. They also touch on the impact of limited IVF availability and the experience of living without children. Overall, the conversation emphasises the need for compassion, understanding, and self-care in the fertility journey. This conversation explores the topics of appropriate care, dealing with loss and lost opportunities, premature grieving and bullying, tools and techniques for dealing with grief, validating grief and maintaining relationships, developing resilience and emotional strength, living fully and engaging in life, the risk of isolation and the importance of connection, shared responsibility and communication in relationships, recognising interconnectedness and letting go of negativity, the power of positive relationships and communication, and breaking down barriers and developing trust. Takeaways Seek appropriate care for reproductive health issues. Grief and loss can be complex and require tools and techniques to navigate. Maintaining relationships and finding meaning are important for emotional well-being. Develop resilience and emotional strength to cope with challenges. Connection and communication are vital for support and understanding. Recognise interconnectedness and let go of negativity for personal growth. Positive relationships and communication can have a profound impact on well-being. Breaking down barriers and developing trust can lead to better support and understanding. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 05:50 The Role of Fertility Coaching 07:03 Starting the Fertility Journey 13:56 The Emotional Toll of Fertility Trauma 18:06 Navigating Pregnancy with Endometriosis 25:41 Visualising Positive Outcomes 34:19 The Importance of Rest and Support 37:34 The Impact of Limited IVF Availability 45:08 Living Well Without Children 48:02 Acknowledging Loss and Trauma 49:24 The Importance of Appropriate Care 50:33 Dealing with Loss and Lost Opportunities 52:01 Premature Grieving and Bullying 53:00 Tools and Techniques for Dealing with Grief 54:27 Validating Grief and Maintaining Relationships 55:32 Developing Resilience and Emotional Strength 56:58 Living Fully and Engaging in Life 59:27 The Risk of Isolation and the Importance of Connection 01:00:27 Shared Responsibility and Communication in Relationships 01:01:31 Recognising Interconnectedness and Letting Go of Negativity 01:02:55 The Power of Positive Relationships and Communication 01:05:06 Breaking Down Barriers and Developing Trust 01:06:27 Connecting with Helena Tubridy Links Helena's Website https://helenatubridy.com/ Helena's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/helenatubridy/ Future Fertility Show https://www.futurefertilityshow.com/