Dr. Brenna Squires’ Post

The holiday season can be filled with joy, but if you’re navigating infertility, it can also come with unexpected heartache—especially when your mailbox starts filling up with holiday cards. Each smiling family photo can feel like a reminder of what you’re longing for. You might feel: 💔 Left behind while others build the families you dream of. 💔 Alone in your struggle, like you’re the only one missing from this picture-perfect season. 💔 As though having a family comes so easily to everyone else. These emotions are valid, but they can also feel overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you cope with holiday cards during infertility: 1️⃣ Set boundaries: It’s okay to decide not to open or display cards this year if it feels too painful. Protect your emotional space. 2️⃣ Limit social media: If seeing holiday updates triggers envy or sadness, take a break from scrolling. 3️⃣ Lean on support: Share your feelings with someone you trust. You don’t have to carry this weight alone. 4️⃣ Reframe the season: Focus on traditions that bring you joy, whether it’s baking, watching movies, or volunteering. 5️⃣ Seek professional support: Talking with a therapist who understands infertility can help you process these feelings and find healthier ways to cope. You are not alone in this. Your story is valid, your feelings matter, and you are so much more than this struggle. At Phoenix Health, we’re here to support you through the emotional stress of infertility. Reach out by clicking the link in our bio to schedule a free 15-minute consultation or sign up for therapy. You don’t have to navigate this journey on your own. 💙 #infertility #ttc #perinatalmentalhealth

Fertility struggles straining your relationship? You're not alone. The journey to parenthood can feel like a battleground for couples. Stress. Misunderstandings. Isolation. Intimacy fades. Emotional walls rise. But here's the truth: This challenge can strengthen your bond, not break it. 6 ways to reconnect during fertility struggles: 1. Open Communication    → Share fears without judgment    → Listen to understand, not respond 2. Shared Mindfulness    → Couple's meditation or yoga    → Create a stress-free zone together 3. Set Joint Goals    → Plan your fertility journey as a team    → Prioritize each other's needs 4. Quality Time Revival    → Revisit places of joy    → Create new, beautiful memories 5. Seek Support    → Consider couple's therapy    → Join support groups together 6. Rediscover Intimacy    → Plan romantic getaways    → Explore couple's massages Your relationship isn't just about making a baby. It's about growing together through every challenge. Hold each other close. This journey can make your love stronger than ever. P.S. Navigating fertility challenges with your partner? Share your story. Your experience could be the lifeline another couple needs. Drop a comment or DM me.

Embarking on a fertility journey can be an emotional rollercoaster, filled with hope and challenges. It's important to prioritize your mental well-being throughout this path. Here are some valuable tips to help you navigate it with strength and resilience: 1. Seek Support: You are not alone in this journey. Reach out to friends, family, or support groups. Sharing your thoughts and feelings can provide immense relief. 2. Practice Self-Care: Dedicate time to activities that bring you joy and relaxation. Self-care is vital whether it's yoga, meditation, reading, or a bubble bath. 3. Educate Yourself: Knowledge empowers you. Educate yourself about the fertility process and options available to you. Understanding the journey can alleviate uncertainty. 4. Set Realistic Goals: While dreaming big is important, setting realistic expectations is also crucial. This can reduce the pressure you might feel. 5. Mindful Eating and Exercise: Maintain a balanced diet and exercise regularly to boost your physical and mental well-being. It can also help regulate hormones. 6. Professional Guidance: Consult a therapist or counselor who specializes in fertility issues. Their expertise can provide valuable insights and coping strategies. 7. Take Breaks: It's okay to take breaks when needed. Step back, recharge, and return to the journey with renewed energy. Be Kind to Yourself 🌈❤️ You've got this! 💪💖 #OCFertility #FertilityJourney #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #StayStrong

🌈💙 Navigating Infertility: A Journey of Emotions and Communication 💔🤝 Hello LinkedIn community, I wanted to take a moment to shed light on the often silent struggles that come with infertility. It's a path filled with highs and lows, and it's okay to acknowledge the rollercoaster of emotions that accompany it. From the initial hopefulness to the moments of frustration and disappointment, each step is a testament to strength and resilience. It's crucial, now more than ever, to foster open communication with your partner. Infertility affects both individuals in a relationship, and sharing your feelings can strengthen the bond you share. It's a journey that demands understanding, patience, and mutual support. If you're going through this, know that your emotions are valid, and there is strength in vulnerability. Reach out to your partner, lean on each other, and let love be the guiding force through the highs and lows of the infertility journey. Together, let's break the stigma, encourage dialogue, and support those on this challenging path. 💙🌟 #InfertilityAwareness #EmotionalWellness #SupportEachOther Wishing strength and love to all, Dr. Anna Flores Locke ❤️ To read the full article on the infertility experience for the non-carrying partner: https://lnkd.in/e-SSUQmh To hear the podcast with Dr. Anna and her husband discussing their journey: https://lnkd.in/ejiicKry To schedule a time to chat about how I can support you : https://lnkd.in/eha2SGHJ To join Dr. Anna for a LIVE workshop on Navigating Infertility as a Couple, with special guest, Steven Miller from "Men's Helpline" to share his experience with infertility as a man: https://lnkd.in/e3ssBJhj

Can a pen and paper really calm your anxious mind? As a fertility coach, I've discovered something powerful: Your journey to motherhood doesn't just need medical support. It needs creative release. Here's what happens when anxiety builds: → Your thoughts spiral → Your body tenses → Your fertility journey feels overwhelming But there's magic in putting pen to paper or brush to canvas. Simple practices that transform: 1. Moon Journaling    Track your cycles, emotions, and dreams    Let your fears flow freely onto paper 2. Intuitive Art    No artistic skills needed    Just colors and shapes that express your heart 3. Gratitude Sketching    Draw one small blessing daily    Watch hope grow with each picture The results? • Reduced stress hormones • Clearer mind-body connection • Sacred space for processing emotions Because motherhood isn't just about conception. It's about becoming whole. Your art doesn't need to be perfect. Your words don't need to make sense. They just need to be real. P.S. Ready to explore creative healing? DM me for your free "Creative Fertility Journal" guide. Limited spots available. #FertilityJourney #MaternalMentalHealth #CreativeHealing #Motherhood

🌸A Story of Hope and Resilience 🌸 Olivia’s fertility journey had been filled with ups and downs. Each month felt like a cycle of hope, disappointment, and overwhelming pressure. She couldn’t help but wonder if her stress was making things harder. She’d heard people talk about staying positive, but it felt impossible when so much was out of her control. Then Olivia discovered Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. Instead of focusing on what wasn’t working, her sessions helped her shift her mindset. Together with her therapist, she explored what was going well—small wins she hadn’t noticed before. She began to feel lighter, more hopeful, and less consumed by anxiety. For the first time in a long time, Sophie felt resilient. Her journey wasn’t perfect, but she was learning to embrace it with renewed strength. She realised that focusing on positivity didn’t mean ignoring the challenges—it meant choosing to see the possibilities. If you’re on a similar journey, know this: hope and strength are within you. One small step at a time. #PositiveMindset #SolutionFocusedHypnotherapy #FertilityAwareness #TTCCommunity #FertilitySupport #ResilienceAndHope #MindBodyBalance

Stress is killing your fertility. 🚫 I've seen it firsthand: A bad lifestyle was stealing this joy away from me. Then I discovered the mind-body connection. Here's what changed everything: • Eating a whole and healthy diet • Yoga & movement for stress relief • Mindfulness meditation to gain balance  • Reframing negative thoughts and healing traumas The result? A beautiful baby girl. Science backs this up: ↳ High stress = 29% longer to conceive ↳ Stress hormones disrupt ovulation ↳ Mindfulness programs DOUBLE pregnancy chances But nobody talks about this. Why? Because it's easier to pop pills and undergo invasive procedures. Your mind is powerful. Your body is listening. Don't let stress rob you of your dreams. Take control. Start today. P.S. Struggling with fertility? Schedule a call to learn how my coaching program can help you manage stress and boost your chances of conception. Spots are limited!

What is triggering your stress levels?? Stress can be positive to a certain extent but largely if not well managed can be detrimental The ability to cope with stress involves the thoughts and actions used to deal with the stressful situation. How are you coping with stress? Could it be that it is getting harder because you are; ❌ Avoiding it ❌ In a denial state ❌ Blaming yourself ❌ Venting well let me share the positive coping strategies that have and continue to help me with stress management; ✅ Optimistic outlook Optimism is a combination of faith and Hope that the situation will change! During my Infertility journey I had faith and Hope that I will become a mother one day. This really kept me going... ✅ Adjust Expectations The women navigating Infertility can agree with me on the monthly expectations of a positive pregnancy test! Adjust your expectations by embracing an open mindset that it may or may not happen! This helps a great deal. ✅ Take baby steps, one at a time! I know when most of us hear about the cost of fertility treatments we gradually pull out because they are truly costly. I took the first step by visiting the hospital to get checked and one step after the other the Journey progressed. Thank God it ended in praise. I pray the same for you🙏 ✅Communicate and Express yourself. I can't say this enough! Communicate your concerns otherwise you will continue to suffer in silence! I remember I had to Express my concerns regarding my health private as I would have wanted it to be to my boss and indeed I was granted the permission to always go for my treatments. ✅ Seek support and connect with others. This journey is to lonely to walk by yourself. seek guidance and counsel from friends, family, colleagues, church, professionals among others. ✅ Develop self Discipline/ Consistency These treatments can take a toll on you but follow through with your treatment as prescribed by th Doctors and also don't forget to Pray about it 🙏 Last but not least, ✅ Learn from your mistakes and success #TheSereneIntrovert🕊️ #Stress #PositiveCopingStrategies #Stressmanagement #InfertilityJourney Betty Ogiel ❤️

Serve & Return Brains are wired for connection. When we send something to our partner (serve) and it isn't responded to (returned) then our bodies actually produce stress hormones. Not feeling connected actually makes us go into a fight/flight/fawn/freeze response. Even small disconnections. Now add in the personal, relationship, and world stressors around fertility and having a challenging time getting pregnant. That miss is even bigger. The misses add up. The Serves are Returned less and less. Now you aren't just grieving the conception journey you'd envisioned or expected, but you're also grieving the loss of connection with your partner. The fix to this is simple: When your partner reaches out... Reach back. 💗 P.S. Need help to do this? I'm here to help. I'm actually holding a virtual workshop for couples on Saturday October 19 at 10am PST. Link in profile.

Emotional Wellbeing and Fertility Emotional wellbeing plays a significant role in fertility 🫶🏻 Many couples and individuals experience stress, anxiety, and grief while navigating the challenges of infertility 😢 As a holistic fertility therapist practitioner I provide a safe space for clients to explore their emotions 👩❤️👨 process their experiences and develop coping strategies. Through techniques such as relaxation exercises and energy healing 🪅 clients can release emotional blockages and cultivate a positive mindset conducive to fertility 🤰 Taking out the overwhelming emotional strain of TTC may be all you need to succeed.? Baby Dust Finola X