It's How You Carry It Podcast | Family Building with Infertility
By Rachel Mangahas | Coach
In this podcast, Rachel shares real stories & insights as a mom of 4 through adoption & surrogacy. She is a passionate entrepreneur, coach, podcaster, and speaker on a mission to empower strong & ambitious women of color who have had their worlds turned upside down with infertility to reclaim their power. She believes you can find a way to carry infertility and other life experiences with more ease and compassion despite your fertility issues. Tune in for stories & interviews about IVF, surrogacy, adoption, motherhood and how it impacts your relationships, career, and identity.
Latest episode
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Guest Interview Recap! How These Women Owned Their Fertility Journeys and Grew Their Families Through Prioritizing Rest and Leaning Into the Power of Yes (EP 28)
In this episode, we reflect on how these amazing and courageous women who chose to openly share their personal fertility journeys with you found joy, found peace through self-care through some of the toughest seasons of their lives. -
Lucy Howell's Fertility Story: 10+ Years of Infertility to Miracles Despite Closing that Chapter of Trying for Biological Children (EP 27)
Join me for a candid chat with Lucy Howell of Family Sync Media, who shares her decade-long struggle with infertility and how she experienced her miracle of becoming first a stepmom and then having her biological son!. Lucy touches on the im… -
Interview with Sarah Hammond: Embracing the Unexpected in Family Building with Infertility (EP 26)
Navigating Infertility: Sharing Stories and Building a Supportive Community I had the honor of connecting with Sarah Hammond through Threads and she was so gracious to share her story of her past and c… -
A Pivotal Moment during My Surrogacy Journey - Understanding Infertility Grief (EP 25)
Back for a little bit of me and my thoughts! I take you through some of my own reflections on the emotional challenges I faced during my surrogacy journey. I talk about THE pivotal moment where I realized that GRIEF plays a big part in your … -
Priscilla Guasso's Story: Embracing the Journey while Navigating Infertility, Miscarriages, PCOS, Marriage, IVF, HR Career, and Mental Health (EP 24)
**TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage** Finding Strength and Community in the Fertility Journey: Priscilla's Infertility Story Join me in this heartfelt conversation with Priscilla … -
Emma D'Souza's Journey: Navigating Infertility and Mental Health - IVFx2, Bipolar Disorder, Fibromyalgia (EP 23)
In this episode, I chat with Emma D'Souza as she shares her personal journey through infertility, mental health challenges, and motherhood. Emma discusses her experiences with PCOS, IVF, and managing fibromyalgia and bipolar disorder… -
Violeta Sandoval's Story: Endometriosis, Infertility, and Financial Planning Strategies that helped her build her family through surrogacy (EP 22)
In this episode, Violeta, founder of MoneyChisme, talks about her surrogacy journey. Violeta shares her struggles with infertility due to endometriosis, the emotional complexities of considering different family-building options, and the sig… -
Finding Clarity in Your Fertility Journey PT 2: Key Reflection Points To Guide Your Path to Motherhood (EP 21)
In this episode, we talk about the emotional toll of infertility and revisit the key questions from the previous episode on finding clarity through infertility. The episode highlights the importance of deep self-reflection on what one truly … -
Finding Clarity in Your Fertility Journey: Key Questions To Guide Your Path to Motherhood (EP 20)
In this episode, we dive into the common mental hurdles faced by those navigating infertility and the desire for certainty in their fertility journey. With a focus on rediscovering personal and partnership goals, we explore essential questio… -
Infertility to Motherhood: How I Embraced Motherhood Beyond DNA (EP 19)
In this episode, I discuss my recent family trip to Europe and reflect on the challenges and joys of parenting in different time zones. I share candid experiences about feeling judged by others and the emotional toll it c…
