Lana Manikowski - So Now What?

In this episode Lana and I talked about her new book: So What Now?, about The Other's Day Brunch, and about lots of other things.Lana Manikowski is an author, certified life coach, keynote speaker, and infertility advocate dedicated to helping women thrive after infertility. She is the founder of The Other’s Day Brunch and host of The ‘So Now What?’ Podcast, creating spaces where childless women feel seen, understood, and empowered.After a seven-year journey through fertility treatments—including several rounds of IUI and IVF—that ended without a child, and donor egg and adoption weren’t her path, Lana experienced the isolation, self-judgment, and grief of navigating a future she never planned for. When she couldn’t find the support she needed, she built it herself. Now, through her coaching, advocacy efforts, and community, she helps women rediscover their relevance, connection, and purpose beyond motherhood.With an advanced coaching certification in grief and post-traumatic growth, Lana helps women process the loss of the dream of motherhood and move forward with intention. Her coaching program, Thrive After Infertility, guides women in rebuilding their relationships, reconnecting with their bodies, and creating meaningful milestones that bring fulfillment in the decades ahead.Her book So Now What?, a #1 New Release in fertility and infertility categories, offers a transformative roadmap for embracing life beyond infertility, helping women reclaim joy, meaning, and a sense of belonging without the children longed for. A sought-after speaker and media contributor, Lana is known for her powerful message: your story isn’t over, it’s just beginning. She lives in downtown Chicago with her husband and their furbaby, Coco.Where can you find Lana:Intagram: @Lana.manikwki Youtube: ⁨@lana.manikowski⁩ Web: https://lanamanikowski.comPodcast: The So Now What PodcastBook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/so-now-what-lana-manikowski/1147125311?ean=9798992192704Where you can find me:IG: https://www.instagram.com/happy_childless_mindset/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CspGpWb4y/Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/happychildlessmindsetEmail: [email protected]