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In this episode, I chat with Lana Manikowski, a certified life coach, author, and advocate for women navigating life after infertility. After undergoing seven years of fertility treatments and ultimately choosing to embrace a childless life, Lana now helps others find healing, purpose, and fulfillment beyond motherhood. Her upcoming book, "So, Now What?", launching on April 2nd, offers guidance and hope to those seeking a path forward after infertility.What you'll learn:Lana’s personal journey through seven years of fertility treatments and the emotional impact of infertilityThe process of accepting and embracing a fulfilling life without childrenThe importance of rewriting the narrative around being childlessHow grief and healing coexist and why it's okay to feel bothStrategies for strengthening marriage and relationships post-infertilityThe role of life coaching in personal growth after fertility strugglesHow to create a meaningful legacy beyond parentingThis conversation is a powerful reminder that a beautiful, fulfilling life is possible—even when it looks different than expected.About Lana:Lana Manikowski is an author, certified life coach, keynote speaker, and infertility advocate dedicated to helping women thrive after infertility. She is the founder of The Other’s Day Brunch and host of The ‘So Now What?’ Podcast, creating spaces where childless women feel seen, understood, and empowered.After a seven year journey through fertility treatments—including several rounds of IUI and IVF—ended without a child, and donor egg and adoption weren’t her path, Lana experienced the isolation, self-judgment, and grief of navigating a future she never planned for. When she couldn’t find the support she needed, she built it herself. Now, through her coaching, advocacy efforts, and community, she helps women rediscover their relevance, connection, and purpose beyond motherhood.With an advanced coaching certification in grief and post-traumatic growth, Lana helps women process the loss of the dream of motherhood and move forward with intention. Her coaching program, Thrive After Infertility, guides women in rebuilding their relationships, reconnecting with their bodies, and creating meaningful milestones that bring fulfillment in the decades ahead.Her book, So Now What? (April 2025), offers a transformative roadmap for embracing life beyond infertility, helping women reclaim joy, meaning, and a sense of direction without the children they once longed for. A sought-after speaker and media contributor, Lana is known for her powerful message: your story isn’t over—it’s just beginning. She lives in downtown Chicago with her husband and their furbaby, Coco.Connect with Lana:Website: https://lanamanikowski.com/Instagram: @lana.manikowski Youtube: @lana.manikowskiConnect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychanceavenueStay connected & up to date with all things By ChanceWant to share your story? Apply to be a guest!