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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 44 MIN

Mother's Day: Surviving the Day with Grace and Self Compassion

from Love and Science Fertility · host Erica Bove, MD

There's no way around it: Mother's Day is complicated for most people, especially while on the fertility journey. Truly, most people approach this day with trepidation and dread, however this robs us of our power.In today's episode, we discuss the following:Why Mother's Day is so painfulMy Top 10 strategies to make Mother's Day more tolerableHow to hold the tension of unrealized dreams and still acknowledge progress A few stories of hope since last Mother's DayThe longer I live, the more I understand that if something has nuance, complexity and paradox, it's probably getting me closer to the truth. This episode is no exception. Let the wisdom here guide you as you approach Mother's Day (let's be honest--we know it's not just the day itself, but also the anticipation of the day), and let's take back our power together.Another Helpful EpisodeMother's Day: Strategies to Navigate with Agency and Self-Compassion Support the showAs always, please keep in mind that this is my perspective and nothing in this podcast is medical advice.If you found this conversation valuable, book a consult call with me using this link:https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/private-fertility-consultFollow us on social media:IG: www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertilityFB: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553692167183Please don’t let infertility have the final word. We are here to take the burden from you so that you can achieve your goal of building your family with confidence and compassion. I’m rooting for you always.In Gratitude,Dr. Erica Bove

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There's no way around it: Mother's Day is complicated for most people, especially while on the fertility journey. Truly, most people approach this day with trepidation and dread, however this robs us of our power. In today's episode, we discuss the following: Why Mother's Day is so painfulMy Top 10 strategies to make Mother's Day more tolerableHow to hold the tension of unrealized dreams and still acknowledge progress A few stories of hope since last Mother's DayThe longer I live, the mo...

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