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Danielle’s Journey: “I’m not interested in miracle stories anymore.”
Danielle shares her story of trying to conceive over 40, navigating fertility treatment, donor egg IVF, and the anxiety of becoming pregnant after years of failed cycles. Over the course of the conversation, we chat about navigating boundaries while family building, the difference your mindset can make, self-empowerment and her inspiration to become an AllPaths Peer Support Group leader.
Danielle is a PhD scientist, academic researcher, published author, college professor, gymnastics coach, yoga teacher, CrossFit coach, pharmaceutical and biotech medical professional, leader, mentor, people-manager, women’s health researcher and advocate, fertility patient, sexual assault survivor, collegiate and master’s athlete, wife, friend, sister, aunt, teammate, speaker, writer, and of course, WARRIOR. More important than these labels, she defines herself by her values and beliefs. Her core belief is that humans have infinite capacity to change, and that change starts with self-awareness and acknowledgment that although we may not be in control of our circumstances, we are in control of how we react to those circumstances.
Read Danielle’s article in the AllPaths Magazine: allpathsfb.org/reclaiming-our-power-amidst-endless-uncertainty/
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
TTC over 40; fertility treatment; IVF; donor conception; donor egg; DEIVF; toxic positivity; navigating boundaries; relationships; pregnancy after infertility; peer support; support groups
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Stephanie’s Journey: I needed someone to say, “You had a baby, he passed away. Do you miss him?”
Переглядів 1214 днів тому
Propa City Community Outreach founder Stephanie Crawford shares her family story, from the heartbreaking loss of her first son at 39 weeks to finding purpose in her pain by supporting others impacted by pregnancy and infant loss. Through her work as an educator, doula, and advocate, Stephanie’s work with “loss families” helps them advocate for positive healing for themselves and their communiti...
Jen’s Journey: “Families are built on love.”
Переглядів 721 день тому
A born and raised New Yorker, social worker Jen Rachman shares her family’s story from an ovarian cancer diagnosis that sadly left her infertile in her 20s, to the decision that surrogacy was the best route for her and her husband to grow their family. With the help of their agency, their surrogate, and their egg donor, they had their son 12 years ago. Jen’s experience was so positive that it l...
Liane’s Journey: “I think we’ve just been fired by our IVF doctor!”
Переглядів 14Місяць тому
Liane Moccia’s story encompasses an infertility diagnosis, becoming a parent via IVF, as well as how her personal journey sparked a passion for holistic fertility support and a new career. Now a Registered Clinical Herbalist specializing in fertility and preconception planning, Liane highlights some of her favorite herbs to support optimal fertility and a healthy pregnancy. She shares some favo...
Julie’s Journey: It began several states ago.
Переглядів 6Місяць тому
Founder of Building Military Families Network, Julie Eshelman shares about her ongoing family building journey, one that spans many years and states, highlighting the unique challenges that military families often face. We also hear about Julie’s rise as a leader in the community through her non-profit and advocacy work, and learn how anyone can get involved in the fight for access to fertility...
Kelly’s Journey: Hurry up and wait.
Переглядів 14Місяць тому
Kelly Soule shares about her ongoing journey and the difficulty of not knowing what’s next for her family. From processing IVF not working and a changing relationship with her own body, to attempting to adjust to having no sense of control and situations when expectations do not meet reality. Our conversation with Kelly touches on the emotions and decisions that so many people face when struggl...
Staci’s Journey: Zigzag to the finish line.
Переглядів 16Місяць тому
CEO and Founder of Family Source Consultants (FSC), Staci Swiderski shares her personal journey as an intended parent, welcoming a son via gestational surrogacy in 2005 and her experience as a known egg donor. Her own fertility challenges led her to found FSC in 2007 with a mission to build families through third-party reproduction with an approach that is “compassionate, empathetic, individual...
Andy’s Journey: Mourning the loss of what you thought your family was going to be.
Переглядів 9Місяць тому
Andy Lamb shares his story of male infertility, mental health struggles, and the reinvention of who he was and what really mattered in life and family on his journey to become a father. Now a parent to three girls adopted through foster care, Andy supports other men struggling to grow their families as an AllPaths Peer Support Group leader and works to cultivate racial and cultural competency i...
Polly’s Journey: Someone shouldn’t have to experience tragedy for things to be equal.
Переглядів 7Місяць тому
Director of Family Advocacy at GLAD and recipient of the 2024 AllPaths Advocacy Award, Polly Crozier shares her own challenging family building story, as well as her advocacy for parentage equality inclusive fertility insurance bills throughout New England. A tireless, knowledgeable and effective advocate, Polly’s work focuses on youth and family issues, including parentage protections, adoptio...
Haya’s Journey: Unexplained Infertility - So Many Variables and Unknowns
Переглядів 6Місяць тому
A Boston-based healthcare product strategist with a passion for social impact and community building, Haya shares her story, from unexplained infertility and loss, to pursuing fertility treatment (IUI & IVF) as a path to parenthood, culminating in a complicated twin pregnancy and postpartum experience. Over the course of the conversation we chat about navigating relationships and boundaries whi...
Jennifer’s Journey: Still a family, just a family of two.
Переглядів 8Місяць тому
Jennifer Redmond shares her story of infertility, loss, and embracing life as a family of two, how her own fertility journey has influenced her personal and professional life, and reflects on the evolution she’s seen in the fertility and family building space over her career. Jennifer empowers women to take a 360-degree view of their wellness and helps them implement customized dietary and life...
Celebrating our 10th Annual Walk | Footsteps for Family Building 2024
Переглядів 122 місяці тому
In honor of our 10th annual Walk, we're taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting some of our favorite moments from the past decade. Thank you to everyone for walking with us all of these years, we're excited for another wonderful event! bit.ly/FootstepsForFamilyBuilding2024
Introducing the AllPaths Podcast
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Introducing the AllPaths Podcast
I'm Lauren and this is why I walk.
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I'm Lauren and this is why I walk.
I'm Colleen and this is why I walk.
Переглядів 403 місяці тому
I'm Colleen and this is why I walk.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Your Family Building Journey
Переглядів 96 місяців тому
Taking Care of Your Mental Health During Your Family Building Journey
Mindfulness During Family Building
Переглядів 116 місяців тому
Mindfulness During Family Building
AllPaths Family Building Peer Group Program Overview
Переглядів 437 місяців тому
AllPaths Family Building Peer Group Program Overview
All About the Eggs: Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Переглядів 419 місяців тому
All About the Eggs: Diminished Ovarian Reserve
Navigating Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Переглядів 179 місяців тому
Navigating Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
There are many paths to parenthood and all are beautiful. 👣
Переглядів 310 місяців тому
There are many paths to parenthood and all are beautiful. 👣
Deciding about Remaining Embryos
Переглядів 2010 місяців тому
Deciding about Remaining Embryos
Adoption from Foster Care
Переглядів 5410 місяців тому
Adoption from Foster Care
The Fertility Eval
Переглядів 1910 місяців тому
The Fertility Eval
Conquering The Two Week Wait
Переглядів 1310 місяців тому
Conquering The Two Week Wait
RNE Conference: 2023 Keynote Conversation with Miss.Conception Coach
Переглядів 810 місяців тому
RNE Conference: 2023 Keynote Conversation with Miss.Conception Coach
WTH? Fertility Acronyms
Переглядів 2810 місяців тому
WTH? Fertility Acronyms
Mindful Moments | Footsteps for Family Building
Переглядів 17Рік тому
Mindful Moments | Footsteps for Family Building
Welcome to Walk Weekend 2023 | Footsteps for Family Building
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Welcome to Walk Weekend 2023 | Footsteps for Family Building
Why We Walk | Footsteps for Family Building
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Why We Walk | Footsteps for Family Building

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  • @IntelligentSavage
    @IntelligentSavage 3 дні тому

    It’s important to make sure that you are never setting boundaries to protect toxic behaviors though.