In this deeply moving episode, Aoife shares her journeythrough pregnancy loss, including an ectopic pregnancy 12 years ago and the recent loss of her baby at 15 weeks.

Her story is one of deep courage, raw honesty, and the kind of strength that comes from sharing the hardest parts ofour lives.

Please be advised that this episode contains detaileddiscussions of pregnancy loss, which may be triggering for some listeners. A list of support resources is provided below for those seeking additional support and guidance at this time.

As always, please mind yourself as you listen.

Aoife is also raising funds for Féileacáin, to help them continue their incredible work. If you’d like to support her fundraiser, click this link: idonate.ie/fundraiser/aoifemoylan1.

Resources & Support services:

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:

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

Music Credit to Purple Planet 55245402

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

In this episode, I’m joined by Jessica Bourke, also known as The Fertility Detective.

With over 20 years of experience, Jessica supports people through the challenges of trying to conceive, infertility, and pregnancy loss.

We talk about how she came into this work, the support she offers, and the common struggles her clients face. Jessica also shares her thoughts on why it's so important to speak up for yourself throughout this journey, from getting the right care to having your needs recognised.

We also talk about the urgent need for paid miscarriage leave in Ireland, and gently invite you to support this by signing the petition linked in the show notes.

This episode touches on sensitive topics like miscarriage and fertility struggles so please listen with care.

If this episode felt helpful, please share it with someone who might need it. And if you’d like to listen to more, don’t forget to follow or subscribe.

Link for paid miscarriage leave in Ireland is below. Every signature helps raise awareness and bring this much needed change closer to becoming a reality.

https://www.change.org/p/mandate-paid-leave-for-miscarriage-prior-to-24-weeks-in-ireland

You’ll find Jessica on Instagram at @thefertilitydetective, and you can learn more about the support she offers on her website: ⁠https://www.jessicabourke.com⁠.

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:

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

Music Credit to Purple Planet 55245402