Infertility Feelings
Episodes
Infertility and Intimacy
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility impacts intimacy! Like... a lot. In this episode, Jesse and Doug are talking about how infertility impacts intimacy in a relationship. In...
Why it's So Hard to Make People Aware of Infertility
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
1 in 6 people struggle to get pregnant. 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. Infertility is part of life for millions of people around the world. Th...
Infertility and Your Period
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your period (your cycle) is such a central part of fertility. When you are struggling with infertility it becomes so much more. In fact, it feels like...
Infertility, Decisions, and Gratitude
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jesse and Doug have two little thoughts about infertility, decisions, and gratitude.How do you make decisions during infertility? It f...
Struggling to Make Sense of Infertility
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How are we supposed to make sense of infertility? No, literally how?!Infertility, for many people, just doesn't fit with the way they view the wo...
Infertility and Failure
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Why is Infertility So Hard?!
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about why infertility is so hard!In this episode, we look at what the Uniquely Knitted following says about why infertility is so hard...
Infertility and Exhaustion
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A candid conversation about how and why infertility makes us so exhausted!In this episode, Jesse and Doug recap the year at the Infertility Feelings P...
Infertility and Blame
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During infertility, we can often blame ourselves for everything. This episode is about what that feels like, and WHY we do that!Blame shows up when we...
Infertility and Feeling Sensitive
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is always overwhelming. When you are feeling sensitive, it's almost unbearable.In this episode, Jesse is joined by our wonderful proc...
The Physical Challenge of Infertility
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is deeply physical. It's physically really hard.On the Infertility Feelings Podcast, we often talk about the mental and emotional cha...
Infertility and Your Age
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility can make you feel old, at 28! Infertility messes with your own view of your age. Sometimes you get told that you have all the time in the...
Infertility and God
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility and God. There is a lot, where do we start?Many people believe in God. Not everyone, but many. For those who believe in God and believe th...
Infertility and Letting People Down
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, when we are going through infertility, it can feel like we are letting people down. This episode is about what that feels like. But first,...
When Infertility Annoys You
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When is infertility annoying? Always. Those thoughts and MANY more on today's episode of The Infertility Feelings Podcast. Yes, there are many m...
Infertility and Feeling Stuck
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore what it feels like to be emotionally stuck during infertility. (It sucks BTW)We talk about the numbness, the overwhelm, an...
Infertility and Feeling Left Out
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling left out because you don't have kids is one of life's cruelest aches. Feeling like friends, community, and life are moving on withou...
Infertility and Mental Health with Infertility Researcher Dr. Brennan Peterson
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the research say about infertility and mental health? How should we approach our mental health in light of what the research says?This episo...
How To Tell Your Infertility Story with Katie Quesada
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How are we supposed to think about our story of infertility? How are we supposed to talk to people about our story of infertility?How do you bring it ...
Infertility and Fear
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is scary. There are so many truly terrifying things. What if things don't work out? What if we can't have kids? What if... In t...
Infertility and Isolation
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For many, infertility leads to isolation.But what does that mean? Is that a bad thing? Do we need to get out of isolation? How do we escape isolation ...
Infertility and Control
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Doug and Jesse explore how infertility creates a deep sense of loss of control and emotional chaos during infertility. We talk about ...
Why is it so hard to care for my mental health during infertility?
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility can make it hard to prioritize your mental health, especially when success feels just around the corner. In this episode, Jesse and Doug e...
Infertility and Regret
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NO REGRETS! Well maybe not in this case. The reality is that many people experience regret during infertility. There are a million decisions to make, ...
Infertility and Identity
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility impacts pretty much EVERY PART of your identity. It changes the way that you feel like you ARE. It changes how you view your future and im...
Infertility and Boundaries
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We definitely need boundaries during infertility... But making boundaries during infertility is not easy. How on earth are you supposed to make bounda...
Infertility and Rest
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you celebrate a season of rest when you are struggling with infertility?It's complicated... In this episode Jesse and Doug look at the dif...
Infertility and Unfairness
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility feels so unfair, let's talk about it. In this episode Jesse and Doug look at what that feeling of unfair really FEELS like. They exp...
Infertility and Your Reproductive Story with Dr. Janet Jaffe
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Jesse and Doug are thrilled to be joined by the incredible Dr. Janet Jaffe to dive into how infertility can disrupt our reproductive stories.We...
Infertility and Politics
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility and Politics both bring up lot's of feelings, let's talk about it. In this episode Jesse and Doug take a NEUTRAL stance on poli...
Becoming a Growing Couple (Infertility and Marriage Part 3)
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is an extreme challenge to any marriage. Finding a way to make it through is so important. In this 3rd episode of our Marriage Series Jes...
Navigating the World as a Couple with Infertility (Infertility and Marriage Part 2)
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of our three part marriage series we are looking at all the ways infertility impacts our relationship when we go out into the w...
Infertility and the Relationship with Your Spouse (Infertility and Marriage Part 1)
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility impacts every part of your Marriage!Literally... every part. Over the next 3 episodes Doug and Jesse will be looking deeply into the topic...
Infertility and Burnout
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is so stressful that it can cause you to burn out.But how do you know if you are approaching burnout? What do you do if you are burnt out?...
Infertility and Decisions
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you struggle with infertility you are faced with many difficult decisions. Decisions about how long to try for things, when to switch things up, ...
Infertility and Your Body
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse, Doug and all the Uniquely Knitted Process Group Leaders talk about what infertility makes us feel toward our body.Jesse talks about how getting...
Infertility and Stress
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stress and Infertility seem to go hand in hand!Does stress cause infertility? Does infertility cause stress? How do we reduce stress during infertilit...
Infertility and Feeling Numb
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes Infertility can make you feel numb.Whether it's the chaos of trauma or the forever-long process of struggling to conceive, infertility ...
Infertility and Life Change with Dr. Lora Shahine
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is life-changing, let’s talk about what that feels like!From physical changes in your body to emotional changes in your sense of purpose...
Infertility and Loneliness
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility can be an incredibly lonely and isolating experience. The pain and anxiety of struggling to get pregnant can isolate even the most connect...
Infertility and Grief
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does the grief of infertility feel like?In this episode Jesse and Doug explore the difficult topic of grief. They look at the unique nature of gr...
Infertility and Ethics
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever wondered about the ethical issues within infertility and reproductive technologies then this episode is for you!In this episode Doug and J...
Infertility and Toxic Positivity
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is profoundly sad, so what does it feel like when positivity is forced on you? What does it feel like to be force-fed Toxic Positivity?It ...
Infertility and When Things Don't Work Out with Aven Kane
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can we get to a place where we feel our lives have worked out when everything during infertility feels like it doesn't work out? Even more......
Infertility and Meaning
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If infertility has ever made you look up into the sky and ask... What does all this mean?This episode is for you. Infertility can deeply impact our s...
Infertility Ask Me Anything with Jesse and Doug
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Jesse and Doug are answering ALL your questions!What is Jesse's favorite cereal? What is the difference between Adoption...
Infertility and Grieving Someone you Never Met
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you grieve something that is so hard to explain? How do you grieve the life of someone who did not get to exist? How are you supposed to feel a...
Taking Infertility Seriously with Emily and Kyle
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is not a season of minor inconveniences, is life-altering.When we take infertility seriously, we can see the stories of those who strugg...
A Vision for the Infertility Community
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Jesse and Doug invite people into their vision for the infertility community. At Uniquely Knitted (the non-profit that puts ...
Infertility Q&A with Psychologist Dr. Andrea Ganahl
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility brings up lots of feelings, so we brought all those feelings to Dr. Andrea Ganahl! Dr. Anny is a psychologist and therapist specializing i...
Life Doesn't Stop when you're Struggling with Infertility... Here is what that Feels Like
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility is stressful enough by itself... Then you throw life into the mix and it can become absolutely overwhelming. The feelings that go along wi...
Why Do Bad Things (Infertility) Happen to Good People?
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No seriously, why do bad things happen to good people? Why did infertility happen to me?! What does this mean about the way I view the world? What doe...
Infertility and Feeling Jealous
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What do we do with our feelings of jealousy during Infertility? Do we try not to feel jealous? is that even something someone can do? How do we manage...
Infertility and Guilt
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Has struggling to get pregnant ever felt like a struggle with guilt? You are not alone. Many people who deal with infertility deal with guilt.You may ...
Infertility and Negative Self Talk
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you struggle with infertility, the self-talk can get really negative, really fast.In this episode, Jesse and Doug discuss what it feels like to e...
Struggling to feel worthy during Infertility
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility can make us doubt our worth. Let's talk about it. In this special episode we get to meet Krista and Kelly, future process group lead...
Infertility and The Church
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you are struggling to get pregnant going to church can get... complicated.Church can be a life giving place, it can also be a place filled with d...
Infertility and Father's Day
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to be struggling with infertility on Father's Day? Well, it doesn't feel great!In this episode, we talk about what it...
Infertility and Your Phone
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to go through infertility with all the worlds information in the palm of your hand? Well let's talk about it! Your phone ...
Infertility and Hard Dates
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you have struggled with infertility, sometimes there are some hard dates to process. Maybe it's a birthday that reminds you of another year ...
Infertility and not being able to have Biological Children
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to process the fact that you may never have Biological Children?Well... For starters, it feels overwhelming. In this Episode o...
Infertility and Your Thoughts
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility affects your thoughts, but do your thoughts affect your fertility? In what ways does infertility affect your thinking, and in what ways ca...
Infertility and Hope
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many who are trying to get pregnant HOPE that this next time, is the time that it will work. Many who are trying to get pregnant, are tired of HOPIN...
Infertility and Grieving Differently
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot to grieve when it comes to infertility. There is a lot to process when you are struggling to grow your family. Have you ever looked at ...
Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Infertility and Unexpected Movie
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode The Infertility Feelings Podcast welcomes Patricia Heaton and David Hunt!In this episode Patricia Heaton and David Hunt share ...
Infertility without a Miracle Ending
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle to get pregnant, the chances are that you have spent many days and nights hoping that this whole nightmare of infertility will just go...
Infertility and the Type-A Personality
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It feels like Infertility and being Type-A don't mix. There are so many little projects to do, so many things to crush and accomplish. However, ...
Infertility and a Bad Day
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility can feel like one really long bad day. But anyone who has struggled to conceive knows that some days are really bad. This episode is for ...
Infertility and Overthinking
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility can cause some severe overthinking, and the feelings that go along with it can HURT.In this first episode of 2023, we discuss how infertil...
Infertility and The New Year
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this end-of-year episode Jesse, Doug, and Natalie are processing what the New Year feels like when you struggle to get pregnant.We get a chance to ...
Infertility and Your Parents
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what our parents think about infertility?Well, today we are finding out! In this special episode, Jesse is joined by Tammy and ...
Infertility and Belonging
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Has infertility ever made you wonder where you belong?Do I belong with all my friends who keep getting pregnant? Where do I belong in this infertility...
Infertility and Halloween
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Jesse and Doug explain how Halloween can be a perfect window into the pain of infertility.Plus you get to find out what Jesse...
Infertility and Waiting
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout struggling to get pregnant there is a lot of... waiting!Waiting for your cycle to start, waiting for an appointment, waiting for surgery, w...
Infertility and Pregnancy Announcements
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like when someone announces they are pregnant while you are struggling to conceive?Well... It's a lot, and today we are talking...
Infertility and Depression
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's face it, infertility can be overwhelmingly depressing. So today we have brought in Dr. Andrea Ganahl to learn more about the connection bet...
Infertility and the Enneagram
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does your unique personality react to infertility? Let's find out together!The Enneagram is a personality assessment tool used by many people...
Insights After Ten Years of Struggling with Infertility
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to look back on struggling to grow your family for ten years?Well... It's a lot. In this episode, Jesse and Doug are telli...
Infertility and Anger
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes infertility makes us very ANGRY...So let's talk about it! Whether it's missed expectations or the injustice of having to be the on...
Infertility Q&A with Therapist Dr. Andrea Ganahl
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility brings up a lot of emotions. So today we are sitting down with Therapist Dr. Andrea Ganahl to give her some burning questions we all have!...
Infertility and Baby Showers
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to get invited to a baby shower when you are struggling to have a baby? Today we are talking all about it.In this episode, we a...
Infertility and Fertility Clinics
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to go to a fertility clinic when you are struggling with infertility?Today we are talking about it!In this episode, we talk abo...
Infertility and your Siblings
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what your siblings think about your struggle with infertility?Well, on this episode of the Infertility Feelings Podcast, we wil...
Infertility and Mother's Day
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For some people, Mother's Day is a hard day. When you are struggling with infertility it can be a reminder of all the things you wish you had. It...
Dear Friends and Family I am Struggling with Infertility
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is infertility, what are fertility treatments, and how does it feel to struggle with infertility? In this special National Infertility Awareness ...
Male Factor Infertility
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to deal with Male Factor Infertility?In this special, all guys episode, we are going to find out! Doug is joined by the outstan...
Dealing With Infertility For Years
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nobody wants to experience infertility. The treatments and the trying are exhausting. Doing a treatment like IVF can take so much of your time, attent...
Pregnant after Infertility | Mary Doherty
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being pregnant after infertility is a beautiful, anxiety-provoking, happy, scary, and unique experience. It's something we should all think abo...
Infertility without Doing Treatment
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to struggle with infertility for 5 years without ever wanting to do an IUI or an IVF treatment? Today we are joined by Krista t...
Secondary Infertility
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to struggle with secondary infertility? What does it feel like to have to explain yourself when you tell people you want more k...
Infertility and a Crisis of Faith
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our faith can be a foundational part of our life. For some, infertility can shake that foundation and put us into a crisis of faith! Let's talk a...
Infertility and Losing Friends
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like when all your friends start having kids and you feel left behind? What can we do when we feel like people are moving into the m...
Infertility... Whose Fault Is It?
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever experienced infertility then you probably have heard someone ask you... whose fault is it? Maybe, you have even asked yourself, is ou...
Stress, Anxiety, and Infertility
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever felt stressed or anxious during infertility please listen to this episode!Dr. Andrea Ganahl has joined us again to break down how we ...
Infertility and Getting Emotional Help
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special year-end episode we talk about the growth of the Infertility Feelings Podcast, ways that you can join our community, and why reaching ...
Infertility and Good News
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you deal with good news on the infertility journey when it feels like you are swimming in a sea of bad news?In this episode, we are diving into...
Infertility in a Bigger Body
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to struggle to conceive in a bigger body?Today we are sitting down with Nicola Salmon, (The Fat Positive Fertility Coach) to ta...
Infertility and the Holidays
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Holidays can bring up a LOT of emotions when you are struggling with infertility.How do you cope with the endless Holiday Parties and the awkward ...
Infertility and Surrogacy
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it feel like to grow your family through Surrogacy?On this episode of The Infertility Feelings Podcast, we are joined by the wonderful Matt ...
Infertility and Moving on From Treatment
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when it is time to move on to what is next?This is probably the hardest question there is when you are struggling to conceive. In this...