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The Fresh Perspectives Podcast
Some questions don't have clean answers. What do you do when life looks different than you thought it would? How do you take the first step toward a lifelong dream? Who are you now, and how is that different than who you were then?
Fresh Perspectives is for anyone in the middle of becoming something new. Each week, host Rachel Lauren talks with guests who have navigated real transitions, built something from scratch, or changed the way they see the world — and asks them to be honest about how it happened. New episodes every Monday.
The Fresh Perspectives Podcast
Who Am I Now? Parenthood, IVF & Identity with Michelle Salerno
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What happens to your sense of self when becoming a new parent, especially when the journey to parenthood isn't what you thought it would be?
In this episode, I sit down with my friend & new mom Michelle Salerno for an honest conversation about parenthood, IVF and identity.
Michelle opens up about the identity shift that hit when her daughter Sadie was born, what it felt like to return to work as a new mom, and why going through IVF forced her to give up control in ways she never expected.
We also get into how Michelle is approaching work-life balance, and why she choses to sit in discomfort instead of looking for silver linings.
If you're a new parent, thinking about starting a family, or navigating any season of life that is playing out differently than you thought, this episode is for you.