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Heartache To Hope: Coping with Infertility, IVF & Miscarriage


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Heartache To Hope: Coping with Infertility, IVF & Miscarriage
Anita Thompson
The Heartache To Hope Podcast is where we get real about infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss and everything in between. My journey to having a baby has been and continues to be heartbreaking, complicated and relentless. I understand your pain and I believe you have incredible strength, even on the dark days. Through my interviews with ordinary woman who have become extraordinary through their journeys, as well as hearing from people whose life’s work it is to support those going through these c ...
A Psychiatrist's take on growth, relationships and spiritualality.
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What Should I Do If I’m In A Relationship With A Narcissist?
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Darlene Lancer stops by to chat about what to do if you are in a relationship with a narcissist. Darlene is an internationally sought after relationship expert and media spokesperson on narcissism and codependency, a psychotherapist and author of 9 books, including Dating, Loving, and Leaving a Narcissist, Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps…
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Roe Vs Wade - why choice is important (and why my LinkedIn post went viral!)
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So I am jumping on here quickly as I am feeling quite overwhelmed. After waking up Saturday morning to the news that Roe Vs Wade was being overturned in the US, I felt so many emotions – yes as a woman but also because of my own personal experiences. For some reason yesterday afternoon I felt compelled to post something on LinkedIn about my own exp…
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The Infertility Journey When Living in a Regional Town (with Cassandra Banks)
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In this episode I speak with Cassandra Banks, Principal of CB Legal Coffs Harbour & Senior Vice President of The Law Society of NSW. Cassandra shares her story of infertility, miscarriage and IVF and gives some real insight into the challenges of experiencing all of these when living in a regional area. She also shares some very useful tips for wom…
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How Do You Help Someone Who Is in a Toxic Relationship?
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Chelli Pumphrey, MA, LPC stops by to discuss what to do if someone in your life is in an unhealthy, toxic, or abusive relationship. Chelli is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Relationship Coach, Reiki Master, and author with almost 30 years of clinical experience. She specializes in working with trauma, adult attachment, narcissistic abuse and pa…
Why do we dream? In this episode, John Cline, Ph.D. stops by to help us navigate the science of sleep and the theories on why humans dream. John Cline, Ph.D., D,ABSM, FAASM, is a licensed clinical psychologist and is board certified in clinical sleep disorders. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep. He is a member of the American Associa…
March was Endometriosis Awareness Month and because I like to be different, I am releasing this episode in April since it's important to talk about this stuff all the time. In this Ep I speak with the fabulous Sarah Maree Cameron - an endo warrior- and a woman of many talents – she is radio host on MMM Melbourne, a TV host and ground announcer for …
Trauma psychotherapist, Amanda Ann Gregory, discusses why forgiveness isn’t necessary in trauma recovery. She walks us through possible messages we are internalizing about forgiveness and five reasons why forgiveness should not be imposed in the process of healing from trauma. Click here to check out her Psychology Today article “Why Forgiveness Is…
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How IVF Broke Me And What I've Learnt (Part 2 with Alice Almeida)
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This is part 2 of my chat with Alice Almeida where we delve into what broke her during IVF, the challenges women face with infertility in the workplace and her top tips for those undergoing IVF. I am so pleased to say that just two days after Alice and I spoke she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl and all are doing well. So, here’s part 2…. Links…
In the first of this two-part episode, Alice talks through her journey - the good, the bad, the ugly (and that is what I love about Alice, she is just so open and honest). She has built something pretty special to help other women going through IVF which we delve into also. I am a big believer in meeting your right kind of people at the right time …
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Coping with IVF, Trauma & Loss (with Sarah Willoughby)
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*My voice isn't the best on this Ep, apologies last minute change of microphone!* In the first episode of 2022 I speak with Sarah Willoughby, a transformation and infertility coach. Sarah shares some great insights and so many incredible tips which she has learnt through her experiences. From miscarriages to over stimulation during IVF (which nearl…
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An Update From Me & Tips To Cope During The Festive Season (with your host Anita Thompson)
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Disclaimer: Excuse my ugly crying voice in some parts! Hi there, it's Anita, your podcast host. thought I would check in with everyone and give a bit of an update on me as well as provide some tips to on how to cope with infertility during the festive season. It's been a little while since pushing out a podcast episode and even though I have spoken…
Sharon Martin stops by to discuss unsolicited advice. She defines unsolicited advice, tells us how to stop giving and what we should do when we receive it! Sharon Martin, MSW, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist who has been practicing in San Jose, CA for over 20 years. She specializes in helping individuals struggling with perfectionism, codependen…
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Bonus Episode: Recap Of Top Tips On Surviving Infertility & Pregnancy Loss (from all my guests so far)
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I can’t believe we are at the 10th episode already. Its so crazy to think that a couple of months ago during lockdown in Sydney as I experienced another failed embryo transfer I had the idea to do something to bring a voice to all of this and help other women not feel so alone. To think that there are over 1000 downloads globally makes me realise t…
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Strategies To Cope With Infertility (with Emma Menzies)
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What can I say about my guest for this episode except that I think she is pretty incredible and an inspiration. Emma Menzies who’s based in the UK has been on her journey to have a baby for 10 years. So for her to move from her role as an employment lawyer to a career coach, helping other women manage the impact that all this fertility stuff is hav…
In this episode I chat with Nicole Russell a Melbourne based lawyer who after experiencing horrendous endometriosis, 13 rounds of IVF and ultimately surrogacy to have her daughter, is now a surrogacy lawyer herself to help others who are going through the process in Australia. We cover her journey, the surrogacy process, her tips and so much more. …
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Normalising Early Pregnancy Loss Through Awareness & Support (with Samantha Payne)
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This week is pregnancy and infant loss awareness week and so what better guest than Samantha Payne, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pink Elephants Support Network (and why H2H is going pink this episode). Sam is an absolute legend and someone who definitely inspires me. In this episode, Sam openly shares her traumatic experiences which led to her …
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Creating Purpose In The Face Of Uncertainty (with Loren Finger)
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Loren Finger had an incredible amount of uncertainty over her head from the age of 15 when Doctors told her they were unsure whether she would be able to have children. In this episode Loren talks openly about the challenges she faced from her teenage years as well as her experience in working as a legal counsel in a large organisation whilst under…
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How To Find Joy During Your Fertility Journey (with Melinda Bryant)
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When we are on the infertility rollercoaster we can often have the blinkers on and think one dimensionally, right? It is all consuming. Well what if there was a way to start thinking about your journey from a different perspective? In my conversation with Melinda Bryant, a lawyer on the Sunshine Coast of QLD, Australia, we discuss the ways in which…
On this episode, Dr. Chloe Carmichael stops by to teach us how we can use the principles for mindfulness to drink alcohol moderately. Dr. Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D, is a licensed clinical psychologist, known as Dr. Chloe. She holds a master’s degree and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Long Island University and graduated Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum la…
On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Tiffany Millacci discusses how toxic positivity can be affecting your health and interpersonal relationships! Dr. Millacci gives examples of toxic positivity and suggestions on how to eliminate it in our daily lives and relationships. Tiffany Millacci, Ph.D. has over 14 years of experience in the education field …
What happens when you have always wanted to be a Mum, you’re almost 40 years old and you haven’t found your life partner yet? In this episode I speak with Emma Barlow who found herself in this situation. Never losing hope, and not wanting to miss out on the opportunity to become a Mum, Emma decided to go it alone and embark on the sperm donor and I…
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The Injustice of Infertility (with Jennifer Robertson)
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In this episode I speak with Jennifer Robertson based on the Gold Coast in Australia and who has turned her pain into purpose by becoming a fertility coach. She is a pretty inspirational woman, having also just released her book The Injustice of Infertility. No matter where you are in your fertility journey and what challenges you are facing or hav…
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What Helped Me Start To Grieve And Heal (with Niti Nadarajah)
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In this episode I speak with Niti Nadarajah, Senior Counsel at Philip Morris. Navigating the unimaginable while working full time as a lawyer, “are you ok?” were the three simple words a colleague asked which set the wheels in motion for Niti to start both the grieving and healing processes after her miscarriages. We discuss the tendency for women …
Melody Stanford Martin joins the show to discuss her article “Five Practices of Resilient Relationships” and teach us how to enhance our conflict resolution skills. Melody Stanford Martin is a social ethicist, communications expert, and author of Brave Talk: Building Resilient Relationships in the Face of Conflict (Broadleaf Books, 2020). She is th…
To kick off this podcast I thought I would share just a little about my experience in how I have coped with everything that has been thrown at me. My heartbreaking and complicated journey includes secondary infertility, multiple miscarriages, multiple rounds of IVF, a necessary termination, a near death experience and subsequent emergency hysterect…
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How Does Safe Havens For Pets Serve Survivors of Domestic Violence and Their Pets?
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In this episode I chat with Valerie Pena and Mary Lous Randour about Safe Havens for Pets, an organizing helping survivors of domestic violence and their pets find safety. We discuss how to find a safe haven in your area, why it is critical that safe havens exist, how Safe Havens for Pets is connecting safe havens to each other and survivors, and w…
On this episode I chat with Beverly Engel about how to overcome the shame that many survivors of emotional abuse experience. Beverly Engel has been a practicing psychotherapist for thirty-five years. She is the author of 22 books, including the bestsellers The Emotionally Abusive Relationship, The Right to Innocence, and Healing Your Emotional Self…
Sari Cooper joins the show to discuss if porn addiction is a disorder and how to communicate better when it comes to all things sex!Sari Cooper LCSW-R, CST is the Director of Center for Love and Sex, a group practice specializing in holistic embodied sex therapy and sex coaching in NYC. She is an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist and Certified Sex The…
Dr. Lea Lis, The Shameless Psychiatrist, stops by to chat about if social media causes depression in teens and adult. She gives a brief overview of her new book!Dr. Lea Lis is the 'Shameless Psychiatrist.' She is a double board certified Adult and Child psychiatrist, and Assistant Clinical Professor at New York Medical College. She has a bustling p…
Dorris Walker-Taylor, Senior Ambassador for Thistle Farms, joins the show to discuss how Thistle Farms, a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction changed the direction of her life. Thistle Farms is a residential program that provides housing, case management, he…
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How Does Racism Affect Black Survivors of Domestic Violence?
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Gretta Gordy Gardner and Megan Simmons from Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, discuss how systemic racism affects black survivors of domestic violence.Gretta Gordy Gardner, Esq., is the Deputy Director and co-founder of Ujima, Inc.: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, a pr…
Dr. Ameila Kelley and Dr. Stephanie Moulton Sarkis answer your questions about how anxiety affects the body and how to spot gaslighting in our leaders!Dr. Kelley is the owner and supervisor of Kelley Counseling and Wellness. Her practice is offering free sessions to those on the front lines fighting against COVID-19 (nurses, doctors, hospital staff…
Dr. Denise Fournier and Dr. Candice Creasman join me to answer your questions that have arisen during the pandemic.You can find more information about Dr. Creasman's Insight Timer class on Healing Your Inner Critic HERE Check out Dr Fournier's Instagram meditations HERE저자 High Heels & Heartache
THC discusses deadlifting himself into an injured back, how the largest antlers get the doe and the cure for comparing yourself to others.저자 The Heartache Connoisseur
Join THC for an exploration of truth-telling. A lifestyle of impeccable honesty contributes to personal growth and the health of our world.저자 The Heartache Connoisseur
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How Do You Attract, Maintain and End Relationships Mindfully?
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Dr, Denise Fournier visits to discuss how to attract, maintain, and end relationships from a conscious, self-aware space.Dr. Denise Fournier is a Miami-based psychotherapist, coach, university professor, and facilitator. With over 15 years in the mental health field, she’s worked with several hundred people, guiding them on their own unique growth …
The process of seeking is more important than knowing things. What we think we know is elusive and can serve to prevent us from growth and alienate us from others.저자 The Heartache Connoisseur
Dr. Ilene Cohen answers my questions about people pleasing. She discusses the difference between being nice and being a people pleaser, the causes of people pleasing, and gives an eight step guide to stopping the compulsion!Dr. Ilene is a psychotherapist, blogger and award-winning author of the popular self-help guides, When It's Never About You an…
Dr. Brad Klontz sits down to talk all things money and relationships! We chat about financial infidelity, money disorders, the lies we tell ourselves about money, how to discuss money with your partner and more!Bradley T. Klontz, Psy.D., CFP® is a Founder of the Financial Psychology Institute® and an Associate Professor of Practice in Financial Psy…
Is negative self-talk impacting the way you view yourself? Do you know negative self-talk can be an obstacle in your relationships? Dr. Candice Creasman chats about how to heal your inner critic.Dr. Creasman is s a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology and a doctorate in Counseling and…
An exploration of the "Are you OK?" phenomenon in romantic relationships and how we frequently blame our partners for our own inner struggles.저자 The Heartache Connoisseur
Do things just work out? And what does our minuscule size in an infinite universe tell us about the trajectory of life?저자 The Heartache Connoisseur
Join Dr. Carpenter for an exploration of the concept of intuition and why we frequently ignore the ancient wisdom contained within all of us.저자 The Heartache Connoisseur
On this episode of High Heels and Heartache I chat with Dr. Amelia Kelley, owner and supervisor of Kelley Counseling & Wellness, about repeat traumatization. We discuss what happens when a person experiences more than one trauma in their life, how trauma changes the brain, and the role of nature vs. nurture have in repeat trauma. Dr. Kelley also te…
Signe Whitson chats about passive aggression. We define passive aggression, talk about the different behaviors passive aggressive people employ, discuss the different levels of passive aggression, and explore what causes people to be passive aggressive.Signe Whitson is an author and internationally-recognized speaker with 20 years of experience wor…
Do you know your boundaries? Do you know how to communicate those boundaries to the people in your life in a healthy manner? Do you worry that setting boundaries will hurt your relationships?I chat with Darlene Lancer about the importance of setting boundaries and the best way to deliver those boundaries to those around you. Darlene explains the di…
Missy Stancil joins me to chat about spiritually integrated psychotherapy. We define spirituality and religion and chat about how trained therapists can use both to help survivors of trauma. Missy discusses how she weaves spirituality into her therapy sessions for those who are interested in including it. We also chat why spiritually integrated the…
Dr. Amelia Kelley sits down to chat about how trauma affects the body and strategies that you can use to reduce that trauma. Dr. Kelley is an expert in using adjunctive therapies along with cognitive therapy to help those who have experienced trauma. Dr. Kelley defines trauma and explains how trauma is stored in the body. She describes how practice…
I interview Jessika Sands about the link between trauma and addiction. We discuss brain development, where trauma is stored in the brain, and why survivors of trauma are sometimes more likely to develop an addiction.Jessika Sands, MA, LPC, LAC is a licensed therapist, licensed addiction therapist and EMDR consultant. She provides EMDR, Brainspottin…
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How is the Alliance for Hope International Helping Survivors of Domestic Violence?
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On this episode I speak with William Ackerman, Natalia Aquirre, and Casey Gwinn, from the Alliance for Hope International. We discuss the valuable resources available for survivors and their families through the Family Justice Center Alliance and Camp Hope America. We chat about how Casey was able to establish the first revolutionary Family Justice…