MYF 57 | Navigating Fertility During the Holidays
Welcome to Episode 57!
In episode 57, we talk through some of the challenges that come up during the holidays when you're trying to conceive or going through fertility treatment. We share some of our own experiences and give you practical advice for handling difficult emotional situations, setting boundaries with friends and family, and balancing healthy eating against the stress of too much restriction. Tune in to learn more about:
Preparing for awkward questions and tough encounters at holiday gatherings
How to draw clear boundaries with those close to you and decide which events you'll attend
Choosing to either share your story and educate those around you or keep things to yourself
How to avoid excessive stress about healthy eating at dinners and parties
Important things to consider when you're deciding whether to make exceptions to your fertility diet
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Show Notes:
4:00 Difficult things that can come up during the holidays and how this can really wipe us out
5:20 Preparing for and managing your responses to inappropriate questions
8:45 Taking opportunities (if you feel comfortable) to help others understand how common fertility issues really are
10:05 Drawing boundaries around unhelpful or unsolicited advice
12:40 Being open with and engaging your partner to help manage difficult situations with friends and family
14:30 How to approach food around the holidays and why we shouldn’t use words like “cheat” when it comes to diet
16:30 How strict to be with foods really depends on where you are in your journey and with your treatment
17:40 Why it might be a good idea to say no to some events or gatherings during treatment
21:00 Is Your fertility diet really shot if you make some less than ideal food choices?
24:10 Considering where you’re at with your health when you’re deciding whether to indulge in certain foods
27:20 Leaving behind guilt and shame over food - even when you don’t make the best choices
29:20 Respecting the power of mindset around food and nutrition
32:10 Situations where you might want to practice more strict avoidance with certain foods
34:20 Tips for taking care of your dietary needs when you’re attending parties or gatherings
36:20 How to handle other people’s responses to your food or lifestyle choices
38:05 Sharing the changes you’re making without creating unintentional resistance from others
42:15 Start building your fertility team for next year!