Suddenly Infertile

🎙️ Season 2, Episode 4One Embryo, One Miracle: Orvia's IVF Journey to Motherhood Over 40What happens when the life you planned changes—and the road to motherhood changes right along with it?In Season 2, Episode 4 of Suddenly Infertile, I sit down with Orvia Glover for an inspiring conversation about second chances, blocked tubes, IVF, faith, and becoming a mother over 40.Orvia’s journey to motherhood didn’t happen according to the timeline she may have once imagined. After entering her second marriage, she was ready to build her family—but fertility testing revealed an unexpected obstacle.She initially believed one fallopian tube was blocked. But during further evaluation, she learned that both tubes were affected, completely changing what the road ahead would look like.Ultimately, that road led to IVF.And after everything it took to get there, Orvia had one embryo.One.For anyone who has gone through fertility treatment, you know how much emotion can be wrapped up in that number. The fear. The hope. The questions. The prayers.But Orvia held tightly to something she shares during our conversation:“It only takes one.” 🤎That one embryo would ultimately become her son.In this episode, we talk about navigating fertility treatment in your 40s,  deciding to move forward with IVF, the emotional weight of having only one embryo, and what it felt like to finally see her first positive pregnancy test at 40.But one of my favorite parts of this conversation is Orvia’s faith walk!She speaks openly about calling on God during moments of doubt and uncertainty and trusting Him even when she couldn’t see how the story would end. Her journey is a beautiful reminder of faith, hope and perserverance. ☕ And, of course, we sipped on some tea! What does it mean to pursue motherhood when society constantly reminds women about their age? How do you keep hope alive when the odds or numbers don't necessarily look the way you wanted them to?Orvia’s story challenges the idea that motherhood has to happen according to one specific timeline.Second marriage. Blocked tubes. IVF. One embryo. One positive pregnancy test. One beautiful son.🎧 Listen to Season 2, Episode 4 of Suddenly Infertile wherever you get your podcasts.If Orvia's story encourages you, please follow, rate and review the podcast, and share this episode with another woman who may need some hope in her waiting season.If this conversation resonates with you, follow the show, rate and review the podcast, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it.📧 Interested in sharing your infertility story on Suddenly [email protected]🔗 Learn more + access resources: ⁠https://suddenly-infertile-podcast.kit.com/d1c7a2164b⁠📱 Instagram: @SuddenlyInfertileTo connect with Orvia: YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@Orvia_RenaeTik Tok: Orvia_renae 📱 Instagram : @Orvia_renae1   🤎 Because here at Suddenly Infertile… You Are Not Alone.Produced by Shadrae King

In Season 2, Episode 3 of Suddenly Infertile, I sit down with Brittney Jackson, host of the Fertility Ain’t Fair Podcast, for a deeply honest conversation about endometriosis, IVF, pregnancy loss, grief, and the complicated emotions that can exist alongside hope.Brittney opens up about navigating endometriosis and how it shaped her fertility journey, eventually leading her down the path of IVF. We talk candidly about the physical and emotional realities of treatment, the expectations we place on ourselves, and what it means to keep moving forward when your journey to motherhood looks nothing like you imagined.But infertility grief doesn’t always stay neatly in the past.☕ During “Sis, What’s the Tea?”, Brittney shares a recent experience at a doctor’s appointment that unexpectedly brought the grief of her previous miscarriage back to the surface. It opens an important conversation about how grief can resurface in places and moments we never expect and how healing doesn’t necessarily mean that something will never hurt again.We also talk about an important truth that deserves to be repeated:Your worth is not tied to your fertility.You are more than your diagnosis.More than your reproductive history.More than an IVF outcome.More than what your body can or cannot do.This episode is for the woman navigating endometriosis. The woman preparing for or recovering from IVF. The woman grieving a pregnancy she desperately wanted. And the woman who thought she was “okay” until something unexpectedly reminded her of everything she lost.Brittney’s story reminds us that grief and hope can exist in the same space and neither makes you weak.🎙️ Season 2, Episode 3 of Suddenly InfertileFeaturing Brittney Jackson, host of Fertility Ain’t Fair🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.If this conversation resonates with you, follow the show, rate and review the podcast, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it.📧 Interested in sharing your infertility story on Suddenly [email protected]🔗 Learn more + access resources: ⁠https://suddenly-infertile-podcast.kit.com/d1c7a2164b⁠📱 Instagram: @SuddenlyInfertile🎙️ Interested in sharing your story on the podcast?I'd love to hear from you!📧 Email: [email protected] connect with Brittney: Fertility Ain’t Fair Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fertility-aint-fair/id1570274747📱 Instagram : @fertilityaintfair🔗 https://www.fertilityaintfair.com/🤎 Because here at Suddenly Infertile… You Are Not Alone.Produced by Shadrae King

At just 14 years old, Tatiana experienced a medical procedure that would change the way she thought about motherhood long before she was ready to become a mom. She learned early that when the time came, getting pregnant might not be easy.But knowing infertility might be part of your future and actually living through it are two very different things.In this powerful episode of Suddenly Infertile, Tatiana takes us through the unexpected twists of her journey, from navigating relationships and divorce to finding love again with a partner who embraced her story without judgment. She opens up about what it was like telling the man who would become her husband that conceiving a child could be difficult and that they might need fertility treatment to build their family.Then came the reality of IVF and figuring out how to afford it.Tatiana shares the extraordinary lengths she went to for the chance to become a mother, including working multiple jobs to help pay for treatment and seeking donated IVF medications when the financial burden became overwhelming.Her story is about so much more than IVF. It’s about starting over. Sacrifice. Partnership. Community. Advocating for the family you dream of and continuing to move forward when the path to motherhood looks nothing like you imagined.And eventually, that winding road led Tatiana to twins. In this episode, we talk about receiving life-changing fertility information as a teenager, dating while knowing conception could be difficult, divorce and remarriage, finding a supportive partner, the financial realities of IVF, asking for help, and what it took emotionally and financially to keep pursuing motherhood.Whether you’re wondering how you’ll afford your next treatment, navigating infertility while dating or married, or simply trying to hold onto hope when the journey feels impossible, Tatiana’s story is one you don’t want to miss!🎧 Listen to Season 2, Episode 2 of Suddenly Infertile wherever you get your podcasts.If this conversation resonates with you, follow the show, rate and review the podcast, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.🎧 Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help us reach more women and families navigating infertility.🔗 Learn more + access resources: ⁠https://suddenly-infertile-podcast.kit.com/d1c7a2164b⁠📱 Instagram: @SuddenlyInfertile🎙️ Interested in sharing your story on the podcast?I'd love to hear from you!📧 Email: [email protected] connect with Tatiana: 📱 Instagram and Facebook: @Author_Queen T🔗 [email protected] Tea Recipe: -Pineapple Juice -Boiled Water🤎 Because here at Suddenly Infertile… You Are Not Alone.Produced by Shadrae King

Season 2 of Suddenly Infertile begins with a powerful and heartfelt conversation featuring Shatiera Amankrah, founder of Seeds of Hope CC, as she courageously shares her journey through infertility and IVF.Like many women, Shatiera believed her path to motherhood would be simple. Instead, she found herself navigating unexpected challenges, difficult decisions, and the emotional highs and lows that come with infertility. In this episode, she opens up about how IVF became part of her story, the lessons she learned along the way, and the hope that carried her through.We also continue the segment, “Sis, What’s the Tea?” where we discuss reality television stars who have publicly shared their infertility journeys and why these conversations matter. Representation has the power to educate, validate, and remind women that infertility doesn’t discriminate and no one should have to walk this journey in silence.Whether you’re navigating infertility yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply wanting to better understand this experience, this episode is filled with honesty, encouragement, and hope.✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:Shatiera’s expectations of the journey to motherhood versus realityHer infertility and IVF journeyThe emotional impact of waiting and uncertaintyFinding strength, faith, and hope during the processWhy visibility and representation matter“Sis, What’s the Tea?” our discussion on reality TV, infertility, and the conversations we need to be having🎧 Subscribe, rate, and leave a review to help us reach more women and families navigating infertility.🔗 Learn more + access resources: ⁠https://suddenly-infertile-podcast.kit.com/d1c7a2164b⁠📱 Instagram: @SuddenlyInfertile🎙️ Interested in sharing your story on the podcast?I'd love to hear from you!📧 Email: [email protected] connect with Shatiera: 📱 Instagram and Facebook: @Seedsofhopecc🔗 www.seedsofhopecc.com🤎 Because here at Suddenly Infertile… You Are Not Alone.Produced by Shadrae King

Season one has been an incredible journey, and I couldn't think of a better way to close this chapter than by sharing where we truly are.In this heartfelt season finale, I'm opening up about the latest updates in our IVF journey, the unexpected setbacks we've faced, and why our timeline has changed. While this wasn't the news we hoped to share, it's a reminder that infertility rarely follows the plans we make.I'm also reflecting on everything Season 1 has meant to me, the conversations we've had, the community we've built, and the hope we've shared together. Although this season is ending, our story is far from over.If you're navigating infertility, IVF, premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), or simply waiting for your miracle, I hope this episode reminds you that delays don't erase purpose, and setbacks don't eliminate hope.Because here at Suddenly Infertile... you are never alone!✨ Season 2 is coming soon! Listen until the end for the release date! Season 2 will feature inspiring guests, infertility experts, advocates, and women sharing their real journeys.📱 Instagram: @SuddenlyInfertile🎙️ Interested in sharing your story on the podcast?I'd love to hear from you!📧 Email: [email protected] Produced by Shadrae King

Mother’s Day can feel beautiful, heartbreaking, complicated… or all three at once.In this deeply personal episode of the Suddenly Infertile Podcast, I open up about what it feels like to navigate infertility on a day that can magnify grief, longing, and disappointment. I share honestly about wanting to hide, struggling to stay present, and learning how to hold both joy for others and sadness for myself at the same time.Through Hannah’s journey with infertility, we talk about faith, waiting, surrender, and what happens when your relationship with God shifts from transactional faith to real trust.If you’ve ever asked:“Why me?”“Why hasn’t God answered my prayer?”“How do I keep believing while I’m hurting?”…this episode is for you.☕ In this week’s Sis, What’s the Tea? segment, we also discuss the lawsuit against the Pasadena Black Infant Health Program and the larger conversation surrounding Black maternal health, healthcare disparities, and why programs designed for underserved communities exist.Read the article here:Pasadena Public Health Department Sued Over Race-Based Eligibility for Infant Health ProgramWhether you are waiting, grieving, questioning, or simply trying to hold onto hope… this episode is a reminder that you are not alone.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @suddenlyinfertile 🔗 Learn more + access resources: ⁠https://suddenly-infertile-podcast.kit.com/d1c7a2164b⁠If you’d like to share your story on the podcast, email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Produced by Shadrae King

In this episode, we’re talking about something that can bring real hope in the middle of the infertility journey: infertility grants!If you’ve ever wondered how people are affording fertility treatments or questioned whether there are real resources out there to help, this conversation is for you. We break down what infertility grants are, where to find them, what the application process looks like, and practical tips to help you feel more confident when applying. Because navigating infertility is already heavy...access to support shouldn’t feel out of reach.And of course, we’re getting into our “Sis, What’s the Tea?” segment where we talk about the latest updates with Costco and how they have entered the fertility chat. It’s honest, it’s relatable, and it’s definitely giving “group chat with your sis” energy.Whether you’re currently trying to conceive, exploring your options, or just looking for encouragement and real conversation, this episode is here to remind you: there is support, there are resources, and you are not alone.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @suddenlyinfertile🔗 Learn more + access resources: https://suddenly-infertile-podcast.kit.com/d1c7a2164bIf you’d like to share your story on the podcast, email: [email protected] by Shadrae King

In this special episode of Suddenly Infertile, I’m joined by a very important guest — my husband. Together we open up about our journey through infertility from both perspectives. We talk about how we met, when I shared my diagnosis of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, and what it has looked like navigating infertility as a married couple.During the conversation, my husband shares his honest feelings about what infertility has been like for him as a partner, the emotional challenges men often face but rarely talk about, and how couples can support their wives and each other through such a difficult and uncertain season.We also share some exciting and hopeful news that we were recently awarded a fertility grant and are currently in the process of preparing for the next step in our journey. While we are grateful to share parts of this experience, we also ask for understanding as some details of this process may remain private as we move forward.This episode is a reminder that infertility is not just an individual experience, but something that impacts couples and families. Our hope is that this conversation encourages honesty, compassion, and support for anyone walking a similar path.You can follow the journey and connect with me on Instagram @SuddenlyInfertile.If you would like to share your story or be considered as a guest on the show, please email [email protected] you for listening and being part of this community.Show is produced by: Shadrae King

In Part 4 of this deeply personal series, I open my heart to the parts of infertility we don’t talk about enough, the quiet grief, the unanswered prayers, and the slow, sacred process of letting go of the life I thought I would have.This episode is about mourning what was lost while learning how to breathe again. It’s about healing in layers, surrendering control, and trusting God even when the future looks nothing like the plan you held onto for so long. If you’ve ever felt torn between faith and heartbreak, strength and exhaustion, hope and grief then this episode is for you.You are not weak for grieving. You are not broken for hurting. And you are not alone.🎙️ Suddenly Infertile is a safe space for women struggling silently, navigating infertility with faith, honesty, and community.📲 Follow us on Instagram: @SuddenlyInfertile📧 Interested in being on the show? Email: [email protected] is produced by: Shadrae King

In this deeply personal episode of Suddenly Infertile, I open up about the experiences that shaped me. From my college years to my first marriage, divorce, and the devastating loss of my father, this episode traces the emotional groundwork that made my diagnosis feel like both a breaking point and a revelation.This is a story about growing up too fast in a body that couldn’t keep up. About grief layered on grief. About trying to be strong while quietly unraveling. And about realizing that infertility doesn’t begin at a diagnosis—it often shows up after years of survival, loss, and unanswered prayers.We also spill some necessary tea: infertility discrimination is illegal. Just like pregnancy, infertility is protected under federal law, and employees undergoing fertility treatment have rights to reasonable accommodations at work. If you believe you are experiencing infertility discrimination, you can learn more and file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC):🔗 Learn more: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/pregnancy-discrimination-and-related-issues🔗 File a claim: https://www.eeoc.gov/employees/charge.cfmIf you’ve ever felt like a grown woman trapped in a little girl’s body…If you’ve ever grieved a life you thought you’d have…If you’ve ever wondered how much one heart can hold…This episode is for you.✨ Follow the journey on Instagram: @suddenlyinfertile🎙️ Interested in being a guest on the show? Email me at [email protected] is produced by: Shadrae KingBecause even in the breaking, something is still being built.

What happens when the world keeps moving, but your body suddenly falls silent? In Part 2 of A Grown Woman’s Battle in a Little Girl’s Body, I open up about the moment everything shifted, the day my body went quiet. This episode explores the confusion, the fear, and the faith it took to navigate a change I never saw coming.I’m sharing the questions no one prepared me to ask, the strength I didn’t know I had, and the way that silence can become a turning point instead of an ending. If you’ve ever felt unheard by your own body, this story is for you.This journey is raw, vulnerable, and full of hope. Because sometimes, what feels like a shutdown is actually the beginning of understanding.Tune in, and let’s walk through it together sis! If you'd like to be featured on the show and share your story, email: [email protected]. Show is produced by: Shadrae KingYou can also connect on Instagram: @SuddenlyInfertilePress play, grab your tea, and step into a safe space where our reproductive stories are finally centered and heard!

In the very first episode of the Suddenly Infertile Podcast, DaMarra Chanel opens up about the early years of her journey long before doctors, diagnoses, or even the language to explain what was happening. As a little Black girl, her body was doing things that didn’t quite match her age, and nobody around her really knew why.This is Part 1 of her story, where the seeds of her infertility journey were planted, even though she didn’t know it yet. She’s pulling back the curtain gently, inviting you into the moments that shaped everything that came next without giving it all away just yet.And in “Sis, What’s the Tea?”, DaMarra breaks down what’s going on politically with IVF right now what you need to know, how it could impact our options to build families, and why we cannot afford to ignore it.If you’d like to be featured on the show and share your story, email: [email protected] can also connect on Instagram: @suddenlyinfertile.Show is produced by: Shadrae KingPress play, grab your tea, and step into a safe space where our reproductive stories are finally centered and heard!