Egg Freezing in your Forties with Jackie Simek

In the 33th episode of "Quiet the Clock," we are joined by Jackie, a Mindset & Leadership Coach. To hear her remarkable journey of egg freezing at the age of 41. Jackie's decision to freeze her eggs without a partner is a poignant story filled with challenges and personal growth. They explore the societal pressures that often weigh on women, urging them to build partnerships, marry, and start families within predefined time frames. Jackie's courageous decision to defy these timelines is a testament to the importance of challenging societal norms. This episode sheds light on the hurdles women face when pursuing fertility options in their 40s and the discouragement they may encounter from fertility clinics. They emphasize the significance of sharing personal stories, offering inspiration, and fostering hope. …   Quotes: Jackie, 00:04:23, "If you did it when you was younger, you’d have had a lot fewer risks and you have a lot fewer things working against you. So, there is a little bit of heartbreak that happens along the way when you're older and you're doing this, but it doesn't mean that you shouldn't try." Jackie, 00:23:52, "I was just like all right if this is not where it's going,I'm just going have a great time."   Jackie, '00:33:24', "I was so grateful that like seven of seven, I know statistically it's not enough whatever but I also know like in my heart of hearts and my gut that they're like they have to be quality eggs if they all froze and I feel like what I did and we can get into that like what I did for those seven months I think everything was a blessing like otherwise I would have went in there with the five follicles and like froze right away but because I got seven months to invest in my body in my environment in my mind in in all these ways I think that's why I got the outcome that I got and so I think incredible."   Key Points: The decision to freeze eggs at age 41 [00:00:00] Jackie discusses the risks and heartbreak associated with freezing eggs at an older age. Connecting with Beth Gulotta and sharing egg freezing journeys [00:01:56] Jackie and Beth discuss how they connected through a shared article on egg freezing and the importance of sharing personal stories. The importance of considering egg freezing at a younger age [00:06:10] Jackie emphasizes the importance of considering egg freezing at a younger age to minimize the risks and heartbreak associated with fertility issues later in life. The psychic reassurance [00:08:47] Discussion about seeking reassurance from a psychic about becoming a mother. Importance of external messaging [00:09:40] Exploring the impact of external messaging on our beliefs and choices. Jackie's egg freezing journey [00:10:27] Jackie shares her atypical egg freezing journey, including challenges and medical issues. The hematoma scare [00:18:22] Jackie experiences a hematoma scare and the impact it has on her health and fertility journey. The cyst discovery [00:21:26] Jackie's doctor discovers a cyst during her egg freezing process, leading to a delay in starting the injections. The cyst disappearance and meeting someone new [00:24:44] The cyst disappears, allowing Jackie to continue her egg freezing journey, and she meets someone new in her life. The importance of mindset and narratives [00:28:11] Discussion on the power of mindset and narratives in shaping one's experience and the need to shift negative narratives. The decision to continue with the egg freezing process [00:31:06] Jackie's decision to continue with the egg freezing process despite setbacks and doubts, and the faith she had in the outcome. The impact of diet on fertility and overall health [00:34:42] Stephanie's guidance on the importance of diet for fertility, including the need to adjust the ratios of fats, carbs, and proteins, and the benefits Jackie experienced from following the recommended diet. The importance of fertility knowledge [00:37:57] Discussion on the importance of understanding fertility and tangible tools to help improve fertility. Taking care of your body and environment [00:38:11] Tips on avoiding endocrine disruptors and using natural products to improve fertility. Recovery and hope after egg retrieval [00:39:33] Discussion on the emotional journey of egg freezing and the importance of sharing personal stories to inspire hope.