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EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 41 MIN

How to Navigate Your Friendships When Struggling with Fertility

from Your Journey to Fertility · host Jennifer Edmonds

This is by far the most requested fertility topic I get for the podcast and the thing that comes up over and over again with every woman I work with – and that is how to navigate and maintain your friendships while you’re struggling through infertility.One of the casualties of the fertility journey are our relationships – with both friends and family. It is so incredibly hard to watch people around you get pregnant and have their second or even third baby while you’re still so desperate to have your first.And as much as you try not to let it bother you – it changes these relationships completely.The problem is - human connection is essential for regulating your nervous-system - so it’s something we crave deeply, especially during hard times. Today on the podcast I want to help you navigate your fertility challenges with clear boundaries, somatic tools and energetic practices - so you can protect your own heart and rebuild safe support around youBy the time you finish listening, you'll find out: How to maintain your close friendships as you're trying to conceiveHow to set boundaries with those who just DON'T get itGentle somatic tools you can use to protect yourself when dealing with others If you would like to submit a question about all things infertility or trying to conceive to the podcast, you can do so here! I love hearing your questions and feedback so please let me know how I can support your on your fertility journey.https://www.speakpipe.com/YourJourneytoFertilityPodcastThanks for being here on Your Journey to Fertility! When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @jen.elementpilatesyoga If you're trying to conceive, I have lots of resources to support you:To grab a copy of my Free Fertility Yoga Guide, click here:To learn more about In Your Element - The Fertility Yoga Experience click here and start using so many of the practices I speak about for yourself.This program is a guided way to: Sync with your cycle & synchronize your hormonesIncrease success rates through proven, scientific methodsRegulate your nervous system & make every part of this journey feel easier

This is by far the most requested fertility topic I get for the podcast and the thing that comes up over and over again with every woman I work with – and that is how to navigate and maintain your friendships while you’re struggling through infertility. One of the casualties of the fertility journey are our relationships – with both friends and family. It is so incredibly hard to watch people around you get pregnant and have their second or even third baby while you’re still so desperate t...

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