The Silent Struggle of Infertility in Women: The Art of Surrender & Divine Timing

Letting go of what we cannot control can feel incredibly difficult. When life doesn’t unfold the way we expected, our instinct is often to hold on even tighter — trying to force certainty in situations that feel deeply uncertain.According to a medical review published by the Cleveland Clinic in April 2023, primary infertility affects approximately 1 in 5 women between the ages of 15 and 49. Yet despite how common infertility is, many women experience it in silence, carrying the emotional, physical, and financial burdens alone.In this deeply personal episode, Kristy Riese and Shannon Perez share their similar — yet unique — journeys through infertility and the emotional process of learning the art of surrendering control.Infertility often brings feelings of isolation, silent struggle, anxiety, depression, shame, and the overwhelming pressure of wanting to control outcomes that are ultimately beyond our control.Kristy shares her experience navigating infertility through IVF treatments, and the unexpected blessing of a spontaneous pregnancy afterward. Shannon shares her own story of natural conception after a season of surrender, where faith, healing, and releasing the pressure to control timing became essential parts of her journey.Both women open up about what it truly means to let go and let God, trusting in His divine timing even when the path forward feels uncertain.This is an episode you’ll want to listen to all the way through as Shannon and Kristy also share their insights on preparing your body — your temple — to support fertility and increase your chances of conceiving naturally.If you are walking through infertility, waiting for a child, or struggling to release control over life’s deepest desires, our hope is that this conversation helps you feel seen, heard, understood, and less alone on your journey.Connect with Shannon: [email protected] with Kristy: [email protected] our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BkRKAqrvu/