E122: Finding your voice in the wait: Being unapologetically weird through infertility with Renea Linsom
Sun Jan 25 2026
What do you do when your body feels like it's betraying you every single month? How do you hold onto hope when everyone around you seems to get pregnant "just by looking at each other"?
In this deeply honest conversation, SEO blog writer and co-author Renea Linsom shares her ongoing fertility journey as she navigates her early 40s still hoping to become a mother.
But this isn't just a story about waiting - it's about discovering who you truly are in the process.
In this episode, we explore:
The monthly cycle of hope and "betrayal" that comes with infertility
Why hiding your weird, quirky self makes everything harder
How to surrender without giving up completely
The power of faith (however that looks for you) when you can't control outcomes
Creating safe spaces for your emotions - even the uncomfortable ones
Why gratitude for what you have doesn't erase the grief for what you don't
Building a relationship that can weather the fertility storm
Finding community when you feel completely alone in your experience
Key Takeaway: Your life can be beautiful AND full right now, even while you're still hoping for more. The two can coexist.
Connect with Renee: Find Renea on all social media platforms @QueenReliableRenea
Instagram: @QueenReliableRenea
TikTok: @QueenReliableRenee
Facebook: @QueenReliableRenea
Resources Mentioned:
"My Pain Is For Purpose" (co-authored by Renea Linsom)
If this episode resonated with you: Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with someone who needs to hear Renea's message of hope.
Ready to turn your calling into clarity? Access the FREE Loss to Purpose Masterclass
Link to access it here: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/loss-to-purpose-masterclass
If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your story matters.
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IG: Biz Mentorship: @instituteofhealing_pl
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LinkedIn: @sharnasouthan
Leave a Review
If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your reviews help other women find these conversations and realize they're not alone in their journey.
Remember: You don't have to heal alone. Your grief is valid, your babies mattered, and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Resources & Support
The Pregnancy Loss Recovery Method™ offers specialised support for bereaved mothers that treats pregnancy loss as reproductive trauma—because your experience deserves more than general grief counseling.
Ready to transform your experience into expertise? If you're a bereaved mother practitioner called to support others through pregnancy loss, explore the Pregnancy Loss & Trauma-Informed Specialist Certification at: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/certification-vsl
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What do you do when your body feels like it's betraying you every single month? How do you hold onto hope when everyone around you seems to get pregnant "just by looking at each other"? In this deeply honest conversation, SEO blog writer and co-author Renea Linsom shares her ongoing fertility journey as she navigates her early 40s still hoping to become a mother. But this isn't just a story about waiting - it's about discovering who you truly are in the process. In this episode, we explore: The monthly cycle of hope and "betrayal" that comes with infertility Why hiding your weird, quirky self makes everything harder How to surrender without giving up completely The power of faith (however that looks for you) when you can't control outcomes Creating safe spaces for your emotions - even the uncomfortable ones Why gratitude for what you have doesn't erase the grief for what you don't Building a relationship that can weather the fertility storm Finding community when you feel completely alone in your experience Key Takeaway: Your life can be beautiful AND full right now, even while you're still hoping for more. The two can coexist. Connect with Renee: Find Renea on all social media platforms @QueenReliableRenea Instagram: @QueenReliableRenea TikTok: @QueenReliableRenee Facebook: @QueenReliableRenea Resources Mentioned: "My Pain Is For Purpose" (co-authored by Renea Linsom) If this episode resonated with you: Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with someone who needs to hear Renea's message of hope. Ready to turn your calling into clarity? Access the FREE Loss to Purpose Masterclass Link to access it here: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/loss-to-purpose-masterclass If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Your story matters. Connect with Sharna: Join my Newsletter: HERE Apply for the Certification: HERE IG: Biz Mentorship: @instituteofhealing_pl IG: Podcast: @pregnancyloss_podcast IG: Loss Support & Certifications: @insitituteofhealing.losssupport LinkedIn: @sharnasouthan Leave a Review If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your reviews help other women find these conversations and realize they're not alone in their journey. Remember: You don't have to heal alone. Your grief is valid, your babies mattered, and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Resources & Support The Pregnancy Loss Recovery Method™ offers specialised support for bereaved mothers that treats pregnancy loss as reproductive trauma—because your experience deserves more than general grief counseling. Ready to transform your experience into expertise? If you're a bereaved mother practitioner called to support others through pregnancy loss, explore the Pregnancy Loss & Trauma-Informed Specialist Certification at: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/certification-vsl