IVF, Miscarriage & Surrogacy: The Emotional Toll (and Big Business) of Infertility with journalist Kathryn Blaze Baum

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• Kathryn’s Infertility Story: IVF, Surrogacy & Two Pregnancies

• The “I’ll Do Anything” Mindset in Infertility

• Suffering, Worthiness & the Martyrdom of Motherhood

• Secondary Infertility: Grief, Guilt & Emotional Paradox

• Timeline Pressure: “2 Under 2” and Cultural Expectations

• Letting Go of Control: Releasing the Perfect Plan

• Surrogacy Ethics: Autonomy vs Commodification

• How Infertility Impacts Relationships & Support Systems

• What to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Facing Infertility

• Fertility, Control & Letting Go of Perfectionism

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Kathryn Blaze Baum

• Website: kathrynblazebaum.com

• Journalism: theglobeandmail.com/authors/kathryn-blaze-baum

• Instagram: instagram.com/kblazebaum

• Book: In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind It (amazon.ca/dp/0735249598?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_u…)

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

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