IVF, Burnout & Depression: Motherhood Real Talk with Ciara Lyons

from Legacy Building Mamas · host Evelyn Lopez Delon

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or alone in your motherhood journey?In this raw and real episode, Ciara Lyons shares her story of infertility, IVF, generational trauma, and how she’s building a wellness movement for Black women—one rooted in rest, softness, and self-advocacy.As the founder of Her Black Wellness, Ciara is creating space for women who feel unseen. Her journey through loss, burnout, and rediscovering purpose is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to do it all to be worthy.💬 “I ain’t every woman… it ain’t all in me. And I had to learn that I don’t have to do it all. I’m allowed to rest.” – CiaraWe dive into:The invisible weight mothers carry—and why “doing it all” is a mythWhat it means to “stand in the gap” for women navigating traumaGrief, IVF, and finding purpose through painHigh emotions, toddler meltdowns, and motherhood’s mental loadHow building community can heal you—and othersWhy your story matters, even if it still feels tenderIf you’ve ever felt like you're carrying too much—this episode will meet you right where you are.Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Meet Ciara Lyons: Founder of Her Black Wellness02:54 Ciara's Why: Empowering Black Women in Health04:43 Systemic Challenges in U.S. Healthcare10:11 Building Community and Letting Go of “Doing It All”16:18 Finding Motivation and Overcoming Challenges in Motherhood24:53 Ciara's Journey: Pregnancy Loss, IVF & Trauma29:26 The Journey to Fertility Treatment36:16 Finding Purpose Through Pain39:14 Building Community and Connection42:03 The Power of Email Lists and Real Connections44:01 Staying True to Yourself and Your GoalsIf you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all together, this conversation will meet you right where you are.💌 Connect with Ciara:Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herblackwellness/ Join her email list – this is where the real convos happen. No algorithms. No noise. Just real talk, wellness tips, and community: Sign Up Now 🎙️ Love This Episode?✅ Share it on Instagram and tag: https://www.instagram.com/evelynlopezdelon/✅ Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.✅ Send it to a fellow mumpreneur who needs this inspiration.Your support helps us bring more empowering conversations to women like you. 💕Stay inspired and learn more about building your business: 🎥 Subscribe to My YouTube Channel:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@legacybuildingmamas/videos Connect with me on Instagram: 👉https://www.instagram.com/evelynlopezdelon/

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