The Fertility Mindset: IVF Anxiety, Expectations, and Emotional Survival with Dr. Lucky Sekhon (part 2)

In this second part of my conversation with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, we dive deeper into what it really means to understand your fertility journey: not just the science, but the emotional and psychological landscape that comes with it. Dr. Lucky is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and the author of The Lucky Egg, a book born from her own IVF experience and years of supporting thousands of patients. Her approach is refreshingly honest: she acknowledges what we know, what we don't know, and how luck plays a role in the deeply personal process of growing your family.

Read the full show notes on Dr. Aimee's website.

In this episode, we cover:

How understanding the fundamentals of reproductive biology helps you make calmer, more informed decisions during treatment
The role of luck in fertility and why surrendering control over the unknowns is helpful in maintaining mental health
How to mentally prepare for the hardest moments in IVF, like waiting for embryo updates after egg retrieval
Why the "Fertility Goddess Lifestyle" is actually about rejecting perfectionism and the culture of shame around fertility
The importance of compartmentalization and taking things one step at a time in the present moment, instead of planning 10 steps ahead
How to stay hopeful and grounded while remaining realistic about your fertility journey

Resources:

Dr. Lucky Sekhon's book: The Lucky Egg (on Amazon)
Dr. Lucky Sekhon on Instagram: @lucky.sekhon
Website: theluckyegg.com

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well‑known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby‑making gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org. Keywords: fertility podcast, IVF support, IVF mental health, fertility journey, reproductive endocrinology, infertility support, emotional IVF, fertility psychology, reproductive biology, IVF education, egg retrieval waiting, embryo updates, fertility and luck, coping with infertility, IVF mindset, fertility stress, fertility shame, perfectionism and fertility, fertility compassion, fertility hope, fertility realism, women's health podcast, fertility expert interview, Dr Lucky Sekhon, The Lucky Egg, Egg Whisperer Show, Dr Aimee Eyvazzadeh, fertility doctor podcast, fertility education, IVF decision making

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