When someone else’s pregnancy announcement feels like a gut punch, you’re not alone — and you’re not a bad person. This episode explores the emotional complexity of pregnancy jealousy and offers tools to help you move from shame into strength.
We’ll explore why these feelings show up, what they’re trying to tell you, and how you can respond with compassion instead of judgment. Whether you’re grieving a loss, navigating infertility, or just feeling behind, this episode is a reminder that your heartache has a place. You don’t have to harden. You can deepen.
Topics Discussed:Why jealousy isn’t a sin — it’s a signal
The deeper meaning behind pregnancy envy
Real-life story of grief and emotional triggers
The difference between shame and self-awareness
Five practical tools for handling emotional landmines
How to feel envy without becoming an envious person
Why your timeline is not delayed — it’s divinely designed
Learning to hold space for others without betraying yourself
Boundaries, journaling, and surrender in the waiting season
📓 Metania Journal — my favorite tool for emotional processing (especially during fertility seasons)
🎯 Book your free Clarity Call for personalized support and next steps
💌 Connect via email: arianna@fruitfulnwhole.com
🎥 Watch clips + bonus content on TikTok
📸 Let’s walk together on Instagram
You are deeply loved. You are not behind. You’re becoming — and I’m honored to be in this with you. 💜
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