In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, host Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss sits down with her longtime friend Jenny Tsa for a deeply personal dialogue on infertility, identity, and cultural expectations. Jenny opens up for the first time about her journey through career-driven stress, shifting family plans, and how she came to peace with a life without children. Together, they explore how honoring your story—even when it doesn’t go as planned—can be a radical act of self-love and healing, especially within the Asian community.What you'll learn:The impact of chronic stress on fertility and hormonal healthHow cultural expectations around motherhood affect Asian womenThe emotional evolution from “childless by choice” to “childless by chance”Why adopting a broader perspective on life paths can bring peaceHow freedom, travel, and self-defined success can be sources of fulfillmentQuestions answered in this episode:How does high stress in demanding careers affect a woman’s body and fertility?What is it like to navigate infertility within a culture that values silence and family continuation?Can you find peace and fulfillment without children in a family-oriented culture?How do you process grief and acceptance when your life takes an unexpected turn?Connect with Jenny:Website: jennytsa.comConnect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychanceavenueStay connected & up to date with all things By ChanceWant to share your story? Apply to be a guest!

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