More Than Your Infertility Podcast
Welcome to the More Than Your Infertility Podcast — the emotional support you didn’t know you needed while navigating IVF and infertility.
If you’re exhausted from doing all the things and still getting nowhere...
If your mind won’t stop spiraling while you wait for answers...
If you’re holding it together on the outside but quietly falling apart...
You’re not alone. And you don’t have to do this the hard way anymore.
I’m Kristin Dillensnyder — IVF mom, certified infertility mindset coach, and infertility advocate. I created this podcast because no one should have to white-knuckle their way through fertility treatments without real emotional support.
Every week, you’ll get straight-talking advice, compassionate guidance, and mindset tools that actually help. This is where you learn how to:
- Stay hopeful after a failed embryo transfer or miscarriage
- Survive the dreaded two week wait (TWW)
- Quiet the negative thought spirals that come with IVF
- Handle pregnancy announcements without crumbling
- Rebuild your belief when it feels like everyone else gets pregnant but you
- Find peace, even when nothing feels certain
Whether you’re dealing with unexplained infertility, male factor, PCOS, endometriosis, secondary infertility, donor conception, or navigating IVF solo—this podcast is for you.
You’re doing something really hard. Let me help make it feel just a little bit lighter.
Because you are so much more than your infertility—and it’s time you started feeling that way.
Episodes
42 episodes
Failed IVF, Emotional Resilience, and Hope: Dr. Matrika Johnson on Coping, Cycle Reviews, and Mindset Support
Navigating IVF can feel overwhelming, especially when cycles don’t go as planned. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matrika Johnson, renowned REI physician from Reproductive Specialists of the Carolinas, to talk about the realities of an uns...
How to Be Your Own Advocate During IVF Without Being ‘That Patient’ with Dr. Molina Dayal
In today’s episode of the More Than Your Infertility Podcast, I have the honor of speaking with Dr. Molina Dayal, the Medical Director at STL Fertility. Dr. Dayal is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist with...
Egg Retrieval Pep Talk: How to Stay Strong and Calm for Your IVF Milestone
In today’s episode of More Than Your Infertility, I’m sharing an empowering pep talk for anyone who’s about to go through an egg retrieval. If tomorrow is your big day, this episode is for you.The egg retrieval is a significant milestone...
How to Navigate Summer Travel & Family Gatherings During IVF: 4 Steps to Protect Your Peace
Summer travel and family gatherings can be incredibly emotional when you're going through IVF. From the never-ending baby talk and intrusive questions about your trying to conceive journey to the overwhelming feelings of comparison and grief to...
Your First IVF Shot: A Pep Talk for the Stims Stage
In today’s episode of More Than Your Infertility, I’m sharing an empowering pep talk for anyone who’s about to go through an egg retrieval. If tomorrow is your big day, this episode is for you. The egg retrieval is a signific...
5 Lessons From My Deck (That Can Help You Through Infertility)
What does a three-month, over-budget deck renovation have in common with infertility and IVF? Honestly… more than you’d think.In this episode of the More Than Your Infertility podcast, certified IVF mindset coach Kristin Dillensnyder sha...
From Infertility Support Group to 1:1 Coaching: Finding the Right Help for Sibling Cycle of IVF
Kristin sits down with a former coaching client who shares her unique IVF journey to baby #2—and how she knew she needed a different kind of support the second time around.From discovering Kristin on Instagram back in 2019 to choosing co...
Your Guide to National Infertility Awareness Week 2025
This week on the More Than Your Infertility podcast, is a powerful episode to prepare you for National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), happening April 20–26, 2025.The theme this year is #ALLinFertility — a call for inclusivity, empowe...
Your Top IVF Questions Answered by Fertility Specialist Dr. Creighton Likes
If you’ve ever typed “When should I see a fertility specialist?” or “Why didn’t IVF work?” into Google — this episode is for you.I’m joined by board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and OB/GYN expert, Dr. Creighton Likes, III. Form...
Pep Talk for When You Want to Give Up on IVF
If you’re in the middle of IVF and feeling like you’re at your breaking point—this episode is for you. Maybe you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if you even have what it takes to keep going. Maybe part of you is...
Is IVF Mindset Coaching Worth It? Let’s Talk About It.
Is IVF Coaching Worth It? Let’s Talk.In this episode of the More Than Your Infertility Podcast, I tackle one of the biggest questions I get: Is IVF mindset coaching really worth it?With coaching being an unregulated industry, it’s...
Why a Positive Pregnancy Test Won’t Bring You Lasting Happiness—And What Will
Does happiness feel like it’s on hold until you see two pink lines? You’re not alone. So many of us believe that a positive pregnancy test will finally bring relief, joy, and peace. But if you’ve been on this journey for a while, you know that ...
Redefining Anniversaries During Infertility
Are anniversaries, birthdays, or milestone dates triggering your infertility grief?You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into how to stop using anniversaries as painful reminders of what hasn’t happened and instead, learn to c...
Wanting to Scream: Finding Validation and Strength in Your Silent IVF Journey
In this episode of the More Than Your Infertility podcast, we explore the hidden emotional struggle of managing IVF behind the scenes—especially at work. Discover why longing for validation is normal, how to protect your privacy without shame, ...
Year-End Reflections: Embracing Lessons Learned on Your IVF Journey
In this heartfelt episode of the More Than Your Infertility podcast, we're closing out the year by reflecting on the lessons learned—even if it didn’t go as planned. If you’ve been grappling with infertility or IVF setbacks, this episode offers...
Honoring Your Feelings: Navigating the Holidays Through IVF and Infertility
In this heartfelt episode of the More Than Your Infertility podcast, we dive into the emotional complexity of the holiday season for those going through infertility and IVF treatments. Discover practical strategies to acknowledge yo...
How to Answer ‘Do You Have Kids?’ at Holiday Events Without Sharing Your Struggle
Navigating holiday events while going through infertility can be tough, especially when faced with questions like, “Do you have kids?” In this quick and actionable episode, I’m sharing simple, go-to responses to help you handle these moments wi...
Client Story: Why Infertility Coaching Made All the Difference for Hannah
In this special episode of the More Than Your Infertility podcast, Kristin Dillensnyder sits down with former client Hannah, who bravely shares her IVF journey and how mindset coaching became a transformative resource during this challenging ti...
ASRM 2024 -Top Takeaways from the National Infertility Conference
In this episode of the More Than Your Infertility podcast, we’re diving deep into my experience at the ASRM Congress and Expo in Denver. Whether you’ve heard about this conference before or not, you won't want to miss this one!Join me as...
Part 3 of 3: Maximizing Your Embryo Transfer Success: Insights from Dr. Jessica Ryniec
Missed Part 1 & 2? Listen to part 1 here and part 2 here!Kristin interviews Dr. Jessica Ryniec, a renowned fertility ...
Part 2 of 3: Maximizing Your Embryo Transfer Success: Insights from Dr. Jessica Ryniec
Missed Part 1? Listen to it here!Kristin interviews Dr. Jessica Ryniec, a renowned fertility specialist from CCRM Boston, to explore the intricacies of the embryo transfer in the...
Part 1 of 3: Maximizing Your Embryo Transfer Success: Insights from Dr. Jessica Ryniec
Kristin interviews Dr. Jessica Ryniec, a renowned fertility specialist from CCRM Boston, in this three part series that explores the intricacies of the embryo transfer in the IVF process. Dr. Ryniec offers a detailed overview of the...
7 Tips to Survive Father’s Day with Infertility
Father’s Day is on Sunday, and for many of us in the infertility community, it's not just another Sunday. Instead, it can be a painful reminder of what we're missing, what we've lost, and the challenges we face on our journey through infertilit...
Surviving Mother's Day: 5 Tips for Handling the Holiday with Infertility
Mother’s Day is on Sunday, and for many of us in the infertility community, it's not just another Sunday. Instead, it can be a painful reminder of what we're missing, what we've lost, and the challenges we face on our journey through infertilit...
Making an Impact: National Infertility Awareness Week Explained
Today we are talking all about National Infertility Awareness Week. 🎗️From the recent changes in how infertility is defined, the updated frequency of the disease, to the impact of sharing our trying to conceive stories, this episode cove...