In this episode, I chat with Lana Manikowski, a certified life coach, infertility advocate, and author of So Now What?.

Lana shares her personal journey and how she found purpose beyond motherhood. We discuss the emotional challenges of infertility, the importance of acknowledging grief, and the need for open conversations around pregnancy loss.

Whether you're navigating your own fertility journey or supporting someone who is, I hope this episode offers comfort and insight.

Resources:

• Lana's Book – So Now What?

  • Amazon UK

  • Blackwell's

Connect with Lana:

• Website

• Podcast: IVF Failed You – The "So Now What?" Podcast

• Instagram

A list of support resources is provided below for those seeking additional support and guidance at this time.

Miscarriage Association of Ireland

Tel:⁠ 01 873 5702⁠

⁠www.miscarriage.ie⁠

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Ireland

⁠www.pregnancyandinfantloss.ie⁠

Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland

⁠www.ectopicireland.ie ⁠

Féileacáin

Tel: ⁠085 249 6464⁠

⁠www.feileacain.ie⁠

Gateway Women

⁠https://gateway-women.com/bio/⁠

Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

⁠www.iacp.ie⁠

Irish Fertility Counsellors Association

⁠https://fertilitycounsellors.ie/⁠

Other Support Groups can be found here:

https://www.hse.ie/eng/about/who/acute-hospitals-division/woman-infants/bereavement-care/bereavement-support-groups/

Music Credit to Purple Planet 55245402