When Your Body Has Other Plans, Miracles Still Happen

The Home of Fertility with Liz Walton & Helen Zee

The Home of Fertility with Liz Walton & Helen Zee
When Your Body Has Other Plans, Miracles Still Happen
Sep 10, 2025 Season 2 Episode 3
Helen Zee

In this heartfelt episode of The Home of Fertility, host Helen Zee speaks with Julia Macken, mama, business owner, and IVF warrior, who courageously shares her story of fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, resilience, and ultimately hope. Julia opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of unexplained infertility, IVF cycles, and the devastating loss of her baby Thomas — and how she and her husband found strength, healing, and love through grief. She shares candid insights on partner support, the impact of hormones and injections, navigating setbacks, and celebrating even the smallest milestones along the way. Together, Helen and Julia highlight the importance of honest conversations, community, and holistic care for anyone on a fertility journey. This conversation is raw, real, and infused with compassion, offering comfort and encouragement to anyone navigating IVF, loss, or the dream of becoming a parent.

*Sensitive content in this episode regarding pregnancy loss.