IVF, Infertility & Trying to Conceive: The Real Emotional & Physical Journey

In this deeply personal episode of Suddenly 30 Something, Alysse and Lucy open up about their IVF journeys — the reality, the heartbreak, the hope and everything in between. Just a head up there are lots of tears in this episode. Not as light hearted as our regular chats. This is a long, raw and honest conversation unpacking both of their fertility experiences. From the moment you realise conceiving might not be straightforward, to navigating fertility clinics, lifestyle changes, the infamous two-week wait, early pregnancy anxiety and the emotional weight that IVF carries.IVF isn’t just a medical process — it’s an emotional journey that can bring grief, uncertainty, hope and resilience all at once. In this episode we talk openly about the parts people don’t always see: the mental load, the pressure, the decisions, and the unexpected moments of beauty and growth along the way.Whether you’ve experienced IVF yourself, know someone going through it, or you’re simply curious about what the journey can look like, this conversation aims to make people feel less alone in the fertility space.