Embryo Donation, Late Motherhood & Finding Peace After IVF — This is a heartfelt conversation with a past client of mine, Betsy.

She shares her personal story about perseverance, choice, and the unexpected routes to parenthood. “Nothing should go untried" - Betsy.

Betsy began her fertility journey in 2016, pursued multiple egg retrievals with no viable embryos, and ultimately discovered embryo donation in her mid-40s. She walks us through how she found a matchmaker, navigated the legal and counseling steps, traveled for transfers, and became a mother as a solo parent at the age of 48.

We talk honestly about grief and letting go, what it’s like to be an “older mom,” the practical logistics (lawyers, transfer costs, embryo transport), meeting her embryo donor, and the sense of peace and fierce love she feels now. This episode is for anyone wondering “Is it too late?” or looking for real-world insight into embryo donation as a pathway to parenthood.

I'm so grateful to Betsy for sharing her story and personal insights with us. One of them that resonated with me was, "I let go of a lot of things that didn’t really matter — and it helped me get quiet and focus on what I wanted.” — Betsy

I'd love to hear your thoughts after listening to this conversation, and if you'd like to connect with Betsy send me a message and I can connect you with her!

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In this heart-to-heart episode of Soulful IVF, I’m joined by the one and only Dr. Natalie Crawford — a renowned fertility physician, educator, and advocate for women’s health. Based in Austin, TX, Dr. Crawford is double board-certified in obstetrics/gynecology and reproductive endocrinology/infertility. She’s the cofounder of Fora Fertility, CEO and cofounder of Pinnacle, and the host of the podcast As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones, & Beyond. Her debut book, The Fertility Formula, is set to launch in spring 2026.

Together, we dive deep into:

• Practical ways to support yourself through IVF
• The advice she gives her own patients navigating fertility treatment
• How mindset impacts the fertility journey
• Optimizing natural fertility through nutrition, gut health, and reducing inflammation
• A crash course in biology 101: hormones, cellular health, and more
• Dr. Crawford’s personal fertility story and her path to motherhood

This conversation is both empowering and approachable, giving you the science, wisdom, and encouragement to take an active role in your reproductive health.

✨ Whether you’re in the middle of IVF, considering treatment, or simply wanting to better understand your body, this episode will leave you feeling informed and inspired.

Connect with Dr. Crawford https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/

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Holding onto Faith of a Mustard Seed and Trusting the Path. I'm resharing this Soul Sister Conversation with my dear friend, Krista from January 2021.

In this talk Krista shares her personal fertility journey through multiple IVF cycles, twins from a single embryo split, heartbreaking pregnancy loss, and other big updates she reveals in our conversation.

Learn about her reflections and gifts being a fellow "older mom," the importance of support, and things she wished she had known before starting fertility treatments. You'll hear how she found the strength to carry on after loss, how much her faith supported her, and many other themes to help you stay empowered in your during fertility treatments.

"More will be revealed." Krista's personal mantra is one you may like to adopt. Lots of wisdom and perspectives of how her fertility journey impacted her and the wisdom you can apply on your own path.

Krista is a fellow occupational therapist and the Founder of Covell Care, a mobile outpatient rehabilitation company in Colorado. Connect with Krista at CovellCare.com or on Instagram at https://www.covellcare.com/

*NEXT 7 WEEK ONLINE GROUP - we kick off late August 2025. You'll receive coaching, community and access to my signature course - the Energetics of IVF. Send a DM to Lisa on Instagram @ivf.manifesting.a.miracle for more info and to claim your spot. *LIMITED to 10 ladies.

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