Summary: Infertility sucks, and today’s guest, Pradeepa Narayanaswamy is on a mission to help couples make it suck a little less. Predeepa shares vulnerably from her own story, about how shame, blame and the cycle of hope and despair left her feeling lost and alone, as well as her 11 year journey tested her relationship with her husband, and strengthened their resolve to build a stronger marriage. Now, Predeepa helps other couples navigate their fertility journey, and make it suck less.<br> About Pradeepa Narayanaswamy:<br> Pradeepa is a Fertility Coach helping men, women and couples’ infertility journey SUCK LESS! She believes couples, men and women who feel empowered during their infertility journey with the help of fertility coaching, have a more positive experience. She’s so thankful to be a part of something so personal like infertility and is honored to provide a personal touch that gets at the intangibles and helps bring ease to the process. Find her on<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pradeepanarayanaswamy/"> LinkedIn and </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvEW6LvvbwTgO34S4TjadfA?view_as=subscriber">YouTube.</a><br> <br> Show Highlights:<br> <br> * <br> How Infertility is like repeatedly jumping from the 30th floor<br> <br> * <br> Blindsided by a miscarriage<br> <br> * <br> Advice for friends and family support around miscarriage<br> <br> * <br> Shame of infertility<br> <br> * <br> Blaming God<br> <br> * <br> Avoiding loved ones<br> <br> * <br> Men and women processing infertility differently<br> <br> * <br> Men need support too<br> <br> * <br> Importance of checking in with your spouse<br> <br> <br> <br> Resources:<br> Here are some resources mentioned in this episode<br><br> <a href="https://fertilityroad.com/the-invisible-wall/">Invisible Wall Blog</a><br><br> <a href="https://fertilityroad.com/20-things-you-should-never-say-to-someone-struggling-with-infertility/">20 Thing You Should Never Say to Someone Struggling with Infertility Blog</a><br> <br> Talk About It:<br> Every week we challenge you to set a time with your spouse to have a conversation that matters.<br> Here’s your conversation starter: In a struggle/victory you’re facing, ask your spouse about their perspective on the issue and how they’re feeling about it.<br>
