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IVF Real Talk · May 24 · 1 hr 10 min

EP 80 | The Emotional Toll of Infertility

This week we’re joined by Claire Byrne, Senior Psychologist at Monash IVF, to talk about the emotional side of fertility treatment and why emotional wellbeing is such an important part of the IVF journey. From anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and feeling like you’re “not coping,” to navigating relationship challenges, family opinions, and the unexpected emotional weight of treatment, we unpack the realities many people face but don’t always talk about. This episode is proudly sponsored by Monash IVF. Monash IVF believes emotional wellbeing is a core part of fertility care. Their teams recognise these challenges and provide support that helps patients feel heard and supported. Visit https://monashivf.com/ivfrealtalk/ to speak with a fertility nurse and take your next step with confidence today. DISCLAIMER:please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast isbased on individual personal experiences. Australian & NewZealand Infertility Counsellors Association Clickhere Lifeline: 13 11 14 Click here Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) Click here IVF Real TalkPodcast Socials: TikTok: ⁠Click here⁠ Instagram: ⁠Click here⁠ Email:⁠⁠ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com⁠

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This week we’re joined by Claire Byrne, Senior Psychologist at Monash IVF, to talk about the emotional side of fertility treatment and why emotional wellbeing is such an important part of the IVF journey.

From anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and feeling like you’re “not coping,” to navigating relationship challenges, family opinions, and the unexpected emotional weight of treatment, we unpack the realities many people face but don’t always talk about.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Monash IVF.

Monash IVF believes emotional wellbeing is a core part of fertility care. Their teams recognise these challenges and provide support that helps patients feel heard and supported. 

Visit https://monashivf.com/ivfrealtalk/ to speak with a fertility nurse and take your next step with confidence today. 

DISCLAIMER:please refer to your medical professional for medical advice as this podcast isbased on individual personal experiences.


Australian & NewZealand Infertility Counsellors Association Clickhere

 

Lifeline: 13 11 14 Click here

 

Beyond Blue - (Mental health support) Click here

 

IVF Real TalkPodcast Socials:

TikTok: ⁠Click here⁠

Instagram: ⁠Click here⁠

Email:⁠⁠ivfrealtalkpodcast@gmail.com⁠

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