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What the F — Rise Beyond Fertility
What the F — Rise Beyond Fertility is for the woman whose life got turned upside down by TTC, IVF or pregnancy loss… and who knows this journey cracked open something deeper than hormones, scheduling, appointments and test results.
This is not a podcast about “staying positive” or waiting patiently for your turn.
It’s about identity, grief, anger, culture, pressure, relationships, self-worth and the quiet question so many women are afraid to say out loud:
Who am I becoming through this?
Hosted by Tina Padia — Fertility & Life Coach blending neuroscience, NLP and emotional healing this podcast goes beyond clinics, timelines and medical protocols. We talk about the emotional and cultural layers of fertility, the parts no one prepares you for, and what it really takes to feel safe in your body and confident in yourself again.
If you’ve ever felt lost, resentful, disconnected or like your life has shrunk to two lines on a stick… you’re not broken. You’re in transition.
Fertility may be the doorway.
But this is about rising beyond it.
Rise Beyond Fertility - The RISE Reset - A 5-day journey back to yourself
If you’re currently going through TTC or IVF or are somewhere inbetween and you’ve been feeling like you can’t keep doing this the same way emotionally, I’ve created something for you.
From 16–20 March, I’m hosting a free live Zoom experience:
12.30PM GMT | 8.30PM SGT | 7.30AM EST
This isn’t about “just staying positive" or "pushing harder" or "doing more".
It’s 5 days of guided nervous system regulation, subconscious mindset shifts and emotional support designed to help you feel steadier inside while you move through treatment.
This is the same foundational work I use inside my private coaching programs, now offered in a live, accessible format.
If you’re ready for this chapter to feel different, I would love to welcome you.
It’s free.
It’s live.
And you don’t have to share or speak if you don’t want to. You can simply come and receive.
Registration link is below:
https://www.tinafertilitycoach.com/the-rise-reset
Join the Rise Beyond Fertility Support Circle
If you’re looking for a gentle, safe space to connect with other women going through fertility, IVF and the emotional side of this journey, I'd love for you to join my private WhatsApp community.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KwM9XnhLD7YDM5qT5Wdm9g?mode=gi_t
Disclaimer:
Everything shared here is for information and support, not medical advice. For anything medical, please check in with your doctor or healthcare team.
And if you want to talk or ask a question, you’re always welcome to DM me
What the F — Rise Beyond Fertility
Ep. 41 - Why IVF feels so mentally exhausting
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IVF isn’t just physically demanding.
It’s mentally exhausting in ways that noone else can see.
The constant planning.
The remembering.
The decision-making.
The waiting and second-guessing.
The feeling that your mind never really switches off (because it doesn't!)
In this episode, we explore why IVF feels so mentally draining, even on “quiet” days, and why feeling exhausted doesn’t mean you’re not coping or doing enough.
We talk about mental load, uncertainty and the pressure of holding so much internally for long periods of time.
This is not about pushing through or trying to manage it better.
It’s about naming what you’ve been carrying and softening how hard you’ve been on yourself and really giving yourself a mental break.
If IVF has left you feeling worn down, foggy or emotionally tired in a way that feels hard to explain and put into words, you’re not alone.
Here are the journal prompts included in the podcast:
Journal prompts to reflect on after listening:
- What parts of IVF feel the most mentally heavy for me right now?
- What am I constantly holding in my mind, even on days when nothing is happening?
- Where have I been expecting myself to cope better than feels realistic?
- What kind of rest do I actually need right now — emotionally, not just physically?
- If I allowed myself to slow down even slightly, what might change
You don’t need to act on these answers or come up wit solutions or fixes.
Just noticing is enough.
And if you’re reading this thinking, “I don’t want to keep doing this alone anymore,” I’ve created something just for you.
I recently opened a free WhatsApp group for women on the fertility journey. It’s a quiet, safe space. No medical advice. No pressure to post. No forced sharing. You can join and just sit quietly if that’s what you need.
It’s there so you don’t have to carry all of this by yourself. So you don’t have to keep pretending you’re OK and you're fine when you’re not.
If that feels supportive right now, please join us, I'd love to have you there.
Connect with me
You can follow me on Instagram @tinafertilitycoach for ongoing support and conversations around the emotional exhaustion and trauma of fertility.
You’re also very welcome to send me a DM — I read them all and I’d genuinely love to hear from you.
To read my full story and learn more about how I support women through their fertility journey, visit
www.tinafertilitycoach.com
Disclaimer
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice. Any insights shared are based on my personal experience and my work as an NLP Master Practitioner and Life Coach.
Always speak with your doctor, fertility specialist or healthcare team regarding medical questions or decisions.
If you’re experiencing ongoing emotional distress, low mood or feel you need additional support, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional such as a counsellor, psychotherapist or psychologist.