It's How You Carry It Podcast | Family Building with Infertility
Priscilla Guasso's Story: Embracing the Journey while Navigating Infertility, Miscarriages, PCOS, Marriage, IVF, HR Career, and Mental Health (EP 24)
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**TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage**
Finding Strength and Community in the Fertility Journey: Priscilla's Infertility Story
Join me in this heartfelt conversation with Priscilla Guasso, an HR leader, coach, mom, and author, who bravely shares her eight-year journey through infertility. Priscilla opens up about her battles with PCOS, the emotional toll of multiple miscarriages, and the IVF process. Discover how she and her husband supported each other, the importance of community, and maintaining a positive mindset. Priscilla highlights the emotional ups and downs, touching on anxiety and depression, and shares how she found strength through faith and affirmations. This heartfelt episode offers hope, inspiration, and support to anyone navigating infertility, IVF, loss, grief, and the pursuit of motherhood. Can’t wait for you to tune in and let me know what you think!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Mission
00:25 Meet Priscilla: A Journey of Resilience
00:43 Early Struggles and Miscarriages
04:15 Discovering PCOS and Health Challenges
06:24 Building a Support System
07:59 Coping with Miscarriages
13:45 Deciding on IVF
14:55 Navigating the IVF Process
30:57 Communication and Relationship Challenges
32:29 Navigating Family Dynamics and Mutual Respect
33:05 Deciding to Have a Child: Challenges and Choices
34:28 The Role of Therapy and Personal Growth
35:04 Recommitting to Parenthood and Communication
37:43 Balancing Parenthood and Personal Aspirations
40:08 Coping with Anxiety and Depression
48:05 Finding Joy and Support During IVF
54:26 Building a Community and Career After Miscarriages
01:03:08 Final Thoughts and Words of Encouragement
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IG: @priscillaguasso & @latinasinhr
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillaguasso/
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