EPISODE · Dec 20, 2025 · 32 MIN
S3 E1: My Fertility Journey | TTC, Preconception Health & Getting Pregnant
from The Encompass Health + Fitness Podcast · host Kelsey Smigiel, CFNC
Welcome to season 3 of the podcast – This episode is a personal one!After months of holding this close, Kelsey is finally sharing her fertility and conception journey. As of recording, she is 20 weeks pregnant – and after a reassuring anatomy scan, she’s ready to open up about the fears, health history, and intentional choices that shaped this chapter.From receiving a fertility-related diagnosis at 18, to navigating health challenges in her 20s, this episode offers an honest look at how fertility journeys can feel isolating, all-consuming, and difficult to share – especially when you’re supporting others through similar paths.⚠️ Trigger warning: General references to fertility challenges and pregnancy loss–related conditions (no specific stories shared).Listeners will hear about:Why sharing fertility journeys can feel so hard – even when we “know” it helps othersThe diagnosis Kelsey received at 18 and how it shaped her long-term health choicesHow her own health struggles in her early and mid-20s tied back to future fertilityThe mindset shift that came after working closely with women navigating infertility and lossWhat preconception support looked like in the 6 months before conceiving (high-level overview)Why these conversations matter – and how silence can make the journey feel heavierThis episode is for anyone navigating fertility questions, preparing for pregnancy, supporting someone through their journey, or holding quiet fears about their own future.Submit your podcast questions:https://forms.gle/G3dwTaAN596t24nx6Learn about the Encompass Essentials Package:https://www.encompass-holistic-health.com/offeringsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/encompass.holistic.health/
What this episode covers
Welcome to season 3 of the podcast – This episode is a personal one!After months of holding this close, Kelsey is finally sharing her fertility and conception journey. As of recording, she is 20 weeks pregnant – and after a reassuring anatomy scan, she’s ready to open up about the fears, health history, and intentional choices that shaped this chapter.From receiving a fertility-related diagnosis at 18, to navigating health challenges in her 20s, this episode offers an honest look at how fertility journeys can feel isolating, all-consuming, and difficult to share – especially when you’re supporting others through similar paths.⚠️ Trigger warning: General references to fertility challenges and pregnancy loss–related conditions (no specific stories shared).Listeners will hear about:Why sharing fertility journeys can feel so hard – even when we “know” it helps othersThe diagnosis Kelsey received at 18 and how it shaped her long-term health choicesHow her own health struggles in her early and mid-20s tied back to future fertilityThe mindset shift that came after working closely with women navigating infertility and lossWhat preconception support looked like in the 6 months before conceiving (high-level overview)Why these conversations matter – and how silence can make the journey feel heavierThis episode is for anyone navigating fertility questions, preparing for pregnancy, supporting someone through their journey, or holding quiet fears about their own future.Submit your podcast questions:https://forms.gle/G3dwTaAN596t24nx6Learn about the Encompass Essentials Package:https://www.encompass-holistic-health.com/offeringsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/encompass.holistic.health/
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