Turning Pain Into Purpose

Trigger warning: this episode is about fertility and loss. In this solo episode, Beth candidly recounts her personal struggle with IVF and the heartbreak of a recent miscarriage. She details the complexities of fertility treatments, the anxiety surrounding pregnancy scans, and the profound emotional impact of her loss.. Beth stresses the importance of self-advocacy, especially regarding comprehensive testing before IVF, and the changes she's made in nutrition and stress management to help her fertility and overall health. Beth commits to sharing her story and resources to support others facing similar challenges, highlighting the power of connection and self-care. Quotes Beth Gulotta, 00:02:21, "I was pregnant and I am no longer pregnant, which makes watching those videos and looking at those pictures from LA so hard, knowing I was pregnant then." Beth Gulotta, 00:17:36, "I just fell to the floor, hysterical crying, and I couldn't wait for Rob to be home because I just wanted to be with him." Beth Gulotta, 00:23:58, "He came downstairs on the phone and he said, 'You're pregnant,' and I was so excited and so relieved; it was just such good news." Beth Gulotta, 00:27:44, "I knew immediately something was wrong because I didn't see anything on the screen, and I couldn't control myself; I was hysterical, hyperventilating, and shaking." Beth Gulotta, 00:29:57, "I've spent so much time pumping myself with so much medication; I don't want any more medication, and I don't want a procedure." Beth Gulotta, 00:37:35, "I am fearful that something bigger is wrong, and there's a lot of self-advocacy that has to happen. I need to be equipped with information so I can have the questions." Key Points Personal story of the host's journey through infertility and recent loss Experiences with fertility treatments and embryo transfers Emotional toll of the fertility process Challenges faced during fertility treatments Importance of advocating for oneself in the fertility journey Impact of the journey on emotional well-being Traveling for filming and managing medication schedule Emotional reaction to miscarriage and challenges faced during the process Lifestyle changes after miscarriage, including nutrition and stress management Importance of support, connection, and self-advocacy in the fertility journey Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify