Ten IVF Cycles To Two Children And A Book Series That Helps Families Talk wonderful chat with Stephanie Boag

We sit down with author and fertility advocate Stephanie Bogue to talk about building a family through IVF, coping with miscarriages, and what it takes to keep going when answers don’t come. We also dig into how to talk to children about IVF with warmth and honesty, and why community support matters as much as medical care.• Stephanie’s path through unexplained infertility and 10 IVF cycles• Writing the Sticky Pineapple books for adults and children• Normalizing assisted reproduction and reducing infertility stigma• Pushing for investigation and asking about endometriosis• Supporting mental health with acupuncture, yoga, meditation, retreats, and trusted people• Miscarriage grief, different coping styles in partners, and delayed trauma• Helping friends, family, and colleagues show up with simple check-ins like “Are you okay?”Ten IVF cycles can change how you see your body, your relationships, your work life, and your future. We’re joined by Melbourne author and fertility advocate Stephanie Bogue, who tells the raw truth of navigating unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and the long stretch of treatment that finally led to two IVF-born daughters. Along the way, we talk about the moments people don’t always say out loud: the fatigue, the fear, and how hope can feel both essential and exhausting. Stephanie shares what helped her protect her mental health and physical wellbeing during fertility treatment, from acupuncture and a fertility naturopath to yoga, meditation, and retreats, plus the reality of juggling IVF appointments while trying to keep a growing career on track. We also get into self-advocacy and investigation, including her experience discovering endometriosis later in the process, and why asking persistent questions can matter even when nothing is “obvious” on paper. If you’re looking for IVF support, miscarriage support, and practical ways to stay steady through uncertainty, this conversation offers grounded guidance without false promises. We also dive into the Sticky Pineapple book series and why Stephanie wrote both an adult book and a children’s book to help families talk about IVF with warmth and clarity. She explains the meaning of the pineapple symbol in the infertility community and why being more open, at home and in the workplace, can reduce stigma and help people feel less alone. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people on the fertility journey can find real support.Stephanie Boags details:http://www.stickypineapple.comwww.stickypineapple.com/abouttheauthorSocials:Linked In: Stephanie BoagInstagram: stickypineapple2025 or Stephanie..Boag.1TikTok: Sticky.pineapple.bFacebook: Stephanie Boag