Welcome to another episode of The "So Now What?" Podcast! This week, we’re diving into the important topic of body image after infertility—a struggle many women face when their journey to motherhood didn’t go as planned. If you’ve been feeling disconnected or resentful toward your body after years of fertility treatments, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why body image struggles are common for women who are childless after infertility.

• How to begin the process of healing your relationship with your body by focusing on what your body does for you every day.

• The benefits of gentle movement and why it’s important to move your body with kindness.

• How to embrace body neutrality as a step toward self-acceptance, even if body positivity feels out of reach right now.

• Practical self-care tips to help you reconnect with your body, including writing down three things you’re grateful for each day.

This episode also touches on self-compassion and how small shifts in how you think about your body can lead to big changes in how you feel about it. Whether it's appreciating that your body allows you to take a walk, or simply that it keeps you alive each day, reconnecting with your body is possible—one step at a time.

Lana also introduces her Fall Thrive After Infertility Mastermind, a 12-week coaching program designed to support you through challenging holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. You’ll get the tools and community to help you thrive, even when it feels like life didn’t go according to plan.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• Body Image After Infertility: Understanding why infertility can make you feel disconnected from your body and how to start healing.

• Gentle Movement and Self-Care: How small acts of kindness, like yoga or a walk, can help you feel more connected to yourself.

• Body Neutrality: Why you don’t have to love your body right away, but you can learn to accept and care for it.

Want More Support?

• Get the replay of Lana’s free class on handling awkward questions about not having kids. Just email her at hi@lanamanikowski.com or DM her on Instagram.

• Join the Fall Thrive After Infertility Mastermind: Learn more about this supportive, transformative program here.

• Download Lana’s free guide: The Top 27 Things People Say When You’re Childless and How to Respond at LanaManikowski.com/thingspeoplesay.