Fertile-ish8 Juli 2025

BRB. Being an Emotional Support Human

🎙️ Episode 12: BRB. Being an Emotional Support Human-

💡 In This Episode:

How not to say the wrong thing 101. This week, Laura and Brandis dive into the dos, don’ts, and “pls stop talking” moments of supporting someone going through fertility struggles. Whether you’re a well-meaning mother-in-law, a confused bestie, or a pregnant sister trying to navigate this emotional tightrope-this episode is your crash course in being a great friend/family member through the throes of infertility.

🔥 Hot Takes:

How to actually show up for your friend or loved one TTC (trying to conceive)

What not to say (looking at you, “Just relax!” and “Why don’t you just adopt?”)
Navigating support when you're pregnant and your loved one is struggling
Thoughtful ways to offer help-without being invasive
Acts of love: from casseroles to baby dust bottles
The power of asking: “How can I support you?”
Partner talk: checking in on each other through the chaos
Guest voice: Fertility friend Krystal shares advice from the other side

Toxic positivity ≠ helpful
Please don’t ask “Are you pregnant yet?” 3 days after a transfer
Support isn’t always about fixing-it’s about being present

Small gestures > unsolicited advice

💌 Listener Love Assignment:

Got a story about something helpful-or hilariously unhelpful-a loved one did during your fertility journey? Send it in! DM us on Instagram @fertileish or submit anonymously at ⁠cnyfertility.com/fertileish⁠

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