Lana Manikowski on Redefining Purpose After Infertility & Creating a Life You Love Without Kids
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What happens when the fertility journey ends and there’s no baby?
Lana Manikowski lived that.
Seven years of treatments, zero viable embryos — and a whole lot of silence from the people who were supposed to help her through it.
In this episode, we talk about:
→ Grieving what could’ve been
→ Redefining purpose when motherhood isn’t part of the story
→ Baby showers, holidays, and all the awkward sh*t no one prepares you for
→ Finding joy — even with a little grief in your back pocket
Lana is real, brilliant, and brave as hell.
And if you’ve ever felt like the only one navigating life after infertility — this one’s for you.
🎙️ Listen to the full episode now.
💻 Download her free guide at lanamanikowski.com
📖 Get her book "So Now What?" HERE
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Chapters
1. Meeting Lana and Her Dog Coco (00:00:00)
2. Lana's Seven-Year Infertility Journey (00:05:21)
3. The Decision to End Treatment (00:10:43)
4. Navigating Grief After Infertility (00:16:45)
5. Creating "So Now What?" Resources (00:23:24)
6. Finding Purpose Beyond Motherhood (00:34:50)
7. Building a Fulfilling Relationship (00:41:02)
8. The Others Day Brunch Initiative (00:49:28)
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