Ep 93: The 10-Year Pause: Frozen Embryos, Shattered Hearts, and Rebuilding Identity with Kelly Rogers
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In this deeply moving episode, Kelly Rogers shares her multifaceted journey through miscarriage, infertility, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), and the decade-long decision of what to do with frozen embryos.
Kelly's story reveals the hidden struggles many women face - from wearing different "masks" depending on the situation to receiving monthly storage bills that repeatedly reopened wounds.
What You'll Learn:
- The power of taking a pause before making fertility decisions
- How to navigate the complex emotions around unused embryos
- Why grief after pregnancy loss feels different from other types of loss
- How to rebuild your identity when your original plans don't unfold
- The importance of honoring your own timeline, not society's expectations
Key Topics Covered:
- Multiple types of pregnancy and fertility loss
- The emotional weight of frozen embryos and storage decisions
- Embryo donation experiences and challenges
- The concept of "drinking from your own cup" vs. external pressures
- Moving from surviving to thriving after loss
Creating the support you wish you'd had Kelly now offers support through her "Rediscovering Your Radiant Essence" signature series and specialised masterclasses, providing the validation and guidance she couldn't find during her own journey.
Resources Mentioned:
- Kelly's Instagram: @i_am_unbroken13
- Website: www.iamunbroken13.com
- Masterclass: "Rediscovering Your Radiant Essence"
- Specialised workshop: "Unused Embryos: Navigating Decisions and Emotions"
Make sure to Connect with Kelly: For questions, support, or to learn more about her programs, reach out via Instagram DM or through her website. No matter when you are tuning in - Grab access to her Masterclasses through sending her a DM.
Connect with Sharna:
- Apply for the Certification: Here
- Biz Mentorship: @instituteofhealing_pl
- Podcast: @pregnancyloss_podcast
- Loss Support & Certifications: @insitituteofhealing.losssupport
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
For those seeking guidance and support, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, and there are resources and communities ready to help you through your healing journey.
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Sharna Southan Pregnancy Loss Practitioner & Trauma informed Coach
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Sending you so much love and light on your healing journey. 💛
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