Danielle shares her story of trying to conceive over 40, navigating fertility treatment, donor egg IVF, and the anxiety of becoming pregnant after years of failed cycles. Over the course of the conversation, we chat about navigating boundaries while family building, the difference your mindset can make, self-empowerment and her inspiration to become an AllPaths Peer Support Group leader.

Danielle is a PhD scientist, academic researcher, published author, college professor, gymnastics coach, yoga teacher, CrossFit coach, pharmaceutical and biotech medical professional, leader, mentor, people-manager, women’s health researcher and advocate, fertility patient, sexual assault survivor, collegiate and master’s athlete, wife, friend, sister, aunt, teammate, speaker, writer, and of course, WARRIOR. More important than these labels, she defines herself by her values and beliefs. Her core belief is that humans have infinite capacity to change, and that change starts with self-awareness and acknowledgment that although we may not be in control of our circumstances, we are in control of how we react to those circumstances.

Read Danielle’s article in the AllPaths Magazine: https://allpathsfb.org/reclaiming-our-power-amidst-endless-uncertainty/

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

TTC over 40; fertility treatment; IVF; donor conception; donor egg; DEIVF; toxic positivity; navigating boundaries; relationships; pregnancy after infertility; peer support; support groups

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