S8 E48 | The Emotional and Physical Challenges of Creating a Family

In this moving episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, Arielle Bogorad shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, IVF, and pregnancy loss, offering a powerful insight into the emotional and physical challenges of creating a family. Arielle also brings a unique perspective as a former benefits executive, highlighting the vital role of workplace support and fertility benefits in transforming the paths of individuals facing fertility challenges.Arielle takes us through the highs and lows of her IVF journey, from the hopeful beginnings to the heartbreak of cancelled cycles and miscarriages. She discusses the grief of losing the future she envisioned, the societal taboos around infertility and baby loss, and how she leaned on community and advocacy to find healing and purpose.This episode sheds light on the systemic challenges in fertility care, offering advice for individuals navigating similar struggles and practical steps employers can take to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.Whether you’re currently on your own fertility journey, supporting someone who is, or seeking to understand the complexities of this deeply personal experience, Arielle’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and hope.Key Topics Discussed:Arielle’s personal IVF and infertility storyThe emotional and physical toll of fertility treatmentsNavigating grief and pregnancy lossThe role of workplace benefits in fertility careThe importance of breaking taboos and fostering support systemsThe Warriorship is a membership to help you navigate life after baby loss. It covers every stage of the recovery pathway, and provides support, advice, and a range of emotional tools to help you through this difficult time. This is more than a support group. For more information and to join The Warriorship go to: https://theworstgirlgangever.co.uk/warriorship/The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesWe are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk