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IVF Failed You - The "So Now What?" Podcast

I am an infertility survivor—the kind you never hope to become: childless. After enduring multiple rounds of IUI and IVF at some of the leading fertility centers, I was advised to discontinue treatment. When my fertility journey ended, I was offered no resources to help me navigate the reality of an unexpected childless life. I was left asking: So now what? In the years that followed, I tried to convince myself I’d be OK, but I wasn’t. I felt shattered, alone, and failed—not just by the process but by my own body. I longed for someone who truly understood the pain I felt, a guide to help me navigate a life without children. But I couldn’t find it. So, I decided to create it. Today, I am still childless, but I’ve redefined what that means. I’ve learned that a meaningful and purposeful life is possible, even without motherhood. I’ve learned to love myself and embrace the body I once felt had let me down. Through my certification in life coaching and my own transformation, I’ve discovered tools and insights that helped me thrive—and I’m here to share them with you on The "So Now What?" Podcast. If you’ve been on this journey, join me as we build what we were never offered: a sisterhood for the bravest women I know. Together, we’ll rewrite the narrative, shedding labels like failed, unexplained, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, not-viable, or advanced maternal age. Follow me on Instagram: @lana.manikowski for resources, inspiration, and opportunities to live a fulfilling life without the children you dreamed of.

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info_outline Your Meaning as a Childless Woman After Infertility 07/02/2025
info_outline Infertile, Childless, and Taking Back Control 06/24/2025
info_outline Childless After Infertility: You’re Not Meant to Just Survive This 06/18/2025
info_outline Father’s Day When He’s Childless Too 06/10/2025
info_outline Infertility & Goal Fatigue – What to Do When IVF Fails 06/03/2025
info_outline Childless and Grieving with Jody Day 05/20/2025
info_outline Feeling Connection After Infertility 05/13/2025
info_outline To the Childless Woman on Mother’s Day 05/06/2025
info_outline Life After Infertility: From Rejection to Redefinition 04/30/2025
info_outline Infertile But Not Invisible 04/23/2025
info_outline Infertility Isn’t a Finish Line 04/17/2025
info_outline From Infertility to Impact: Why This Chapter Matters 04/10/2025
info_outline Infertility Takes Everything From You… Or Does It? 03/25/2025
info_outline Infertile & Childless: The Myths We Believe 03/19/2025
info_outline Infertility: Don't Believe Everything You Hear 03/12/2025
info_outline Childless, Not Less: Happiness Without Justification 03/04/2025
info_outline Thrive Without Children – Because You CAN 02/26/2025
info_outline If Not Now, When? Moving Forward After Infertility and IVF 02/18/2025
info_outline Infertility and Self-Blame: It’s Time to Let Go 02/12/2025
info_outline Handling Pity When You’re Infertile and Childless 02/05/2025
info_outline Feeling Left Out of the Mom Club 01/28/2025
info_outline Time Doesn't Heal the Ache of Childlessness 01/21/2025
info_outline The Infertility Blame Game: Letting Go and Thriving 01/14/2025
info_outline Infertility and Creating a Fulfilling Future 01/09/2025
info_outline Dear Santa: A Letter After IVF Failed 12/24/2024
info_outline Infertile and Childless Around the Holidays 12/17/2024
info_outline Aging When You Are Childless 11/12/2024
info_outline Welcome to The "So Now What?" Podcast 11/02/2024
info_outline Support After IVF: What Childless Women Really Want 10/30/2024
 
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