Dear Fertile-ish: The Inbox Episode
Tue Feb 03 2026
🎙️ Dear Fertile-ish: The Inbox Episode
Welcome back to Fertile-ish—and this one is special. In this episode, Laura and Brandis open the inbox and respond directly to your most honest, vulnerable, and deeply relatable questions. From grief and burnout to communication struggles, intimacy, age-related anxiety, and learning how to advocate for yourself, this episode is a reminder that if you’re feeling it… you’re not alone.
This “Dear Fertile-ish” episode is raw, validating, and packed with compassionate, real-life perspective from two people who live and breathe this work and this journey .
💌 What We’re Talking About:In this inbox-style episode, we dive into questions like:
Mourning the person you were before infertility
When infertility feels heavier for one partner than the other
Living in survival mode and constantly bracing for bad news
Feeling burned out versus knowing it’s time for a break
Making sense of fertility statistics after 40
Advocating for yourself without feeling “difficult”
When sex becomes scheduled, pressured, or transactional
Letting go of control when your life revolves around cycles and appointments
Understanding the why behind treatment plans and protocols
Separating what you truly want from what you feel obligated to continue
🧠 Key Takeaways:
Grief and gratitude can coexist—and that doesn’t make you ungrateful or weak
Partners often cope differently, and that doesn’t mean they care less
You are never wrong for asking questions about your care
Statistics inform expectations, not destiny
Taking a break is not giving up—it can be an act of self-preservation
Intimacy deserves space outside of ovulation windows and calendars
You do not owe anyone justification for your family-building decisions
🤍 A Gentle Reminder:Infertility is traumatic. Burnout is real. And being “strong” all the time is exhausting. This episode isn’t about fixing anything—it’s about naming what so many people feel but rarely say out loud.
📩 Want to Be Part of a Future Inbox Episode?Submit your questions, stories, or topic ideas—anonymously or not—through our listener form at:👉 cnyfertility.com/fertileish
You can also request to be a guest on the show through the same link.
🎧 Listen & Support:If this episode resonated with you:
Follow Fertile-ish on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts
Leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review—it helps more people find this community
Share this episode with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone
We’re so glad you’re here. We’ll see you next week 💕
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🎙️ Dear Fertile-ish: The Inbox Episode Welcome back to Fertile-ish—and this one is special. In this episode, Laura and Brandis open the inbox and respond directly to your most honest, vulnerable, and deeply relatable questions. From grief and burnout to communication struggles, intimacy, age-related anxiety, and learning how to advocate for yourself, this episode is a reminder that if you’re feeling it… you’re not alone. This “Dear Fertile-ish” episode is raw, validating, and packed with compassionate, real-life perspective from two people who live and breathe this work and this journey . 💌 What We’re Talking About:In this inbox-style episode, we dive into questions like: Mourning the person you were before infertility When infertility feels heavier for one partner than the other Living in survival mode and constantly bracing for bad news Feeling burned out versus knowing it’s time for a break Making sense of fertility statistics after 40 Advocating for yourself without feeling “difficult” When sex becomes scheduled, pressured, or transactional Letting go of control when your life revolves around cycles and appointments Understanding the why behind treatment plans and protocols Separating what you truly want from what you feel obligated to continue 🧠 Key Takeaways: Grief and gratitude can coexist—and that doesn’t make you ungrateful or weak Partners often cope differently, and that doesn’t mean they care less You are never wrong for asking questions about your care Statistics inform expectations, not destiny Taking a break is not giving up—it can be an act of self-preservation Intimacy deserves space outside of ovulation windows and calendars You do not owe anyone justification for your family-building decisions 🤍 A Gentle Reminder:Infertility is traumatic. Burnout is real. And being “strong” all the time is exhausting. This episode isn’t about fixing anything—it’s about naming what so many people feel but rarely say out loud. 📩 Want to Be Part of a Future Inbox Episode?Submit your questions, stories, or topic ideas—anonymously or not—through our listener form at:👉 cnyfertility.com/fertileish You can also request to be a guest on the show through the same link. 🎧 Listen & Support:If this episode resonated with you: Follow Fertile-ish on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts Leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review—it helps more people find this community Share this episode with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone We’re so glad you’re here. We’ll see you next week 💕