In this episode, Amy Sedgwick joins her sister-in-law, Sharon Sedgwick, to share her deeply personal fertility journey. Amy reflects on the challenges of male-factor infertility, navigating life with PCOS, the heartbreak of failed IVF attempts, and the pain of miscarriage. She also opens up about her experiences within Mormon fundamentalism and how her faith evolved over time. Through it all, Amy discovered a powerful connection with the Divine Feminine, which played a pivotal role in her healing process. This episode offers an honest exploration of faith, fertility, and the sacred wisdom found in life’s most difficult moments.”

In this heartfelt episode of Fertility Wisdom Journeys, Amy Sedgwick sits down with her sister-in-law Sharon Sedgwick to explore the raw realities of living with endometriosis and the emotional toll of recurrent miscarriage. Sharon shares her personal journey, discussing the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned, and the hope she found along the way. Together, Amy and Sharon dive into the complexities of fertility struggles, faith, and the power of community support. This intimate conversation offers encouragement to those on similar paths and highlights the importance of embracing healing in all its forms.

Join Amy as she has a heartfelt conversation with one of the LDS podcast community’s favorite guests, Jana Spangler. Jana shares her experience navigating IVF and the challenges of male factor infertility, alongside her journey of faith expansion and managing complex familial relationships.

Jana is a Certified Integral Professional Coach with Symmetry Counseling, where she guides personal and spiritual transformation. To learn more or contact her, visit SymmetryCounseling.com

In this episode of Embracing Sacred Cycles: A Latter-day Fertility Podcast, I sit down with Cynthia Winward from At Last She Said It to explore her journey through male-factor infertility, adoption, and the nuanced layers of family life within Latter-day Saint culture. Cynthia shares her experience navigating the rare genetic absence of the vas deferens, which led to the decision to adopt through LDS Family Services. Together, we discuss the challenges as well as her interactions with complex temple theology along the way. This conversation offers profound insights into faith, family, and fertility, illustrating the resilience required to embrace unexpected paths.

In this heartfelt episode, Shelby shares her powerful story of resilience and transformation. From experiencing the pain of miscarriage and navigating the challenges of fertility treatments to the unexpected revelation of her husband’s sexuality, Shelby faced profound personal and cultural upheaval. She opens up about enduring judgment from her Orthodox family, the heartbreak of divorce, and ultimately leaving the church. Through it all, Shelby found strength, healing, and the joy of naturally conceiving a child outside of cultural expectations. Join us as Shelby reflects on her journey from heartache to healing and what it means to redefine family on her own terms.

Shelby now empowers women as a Personal Trainer, Nutrition coach and Women's Fitness Specialist. https://www.facebook.com/share/15vFZErPgJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr