In this episode, Jennifer talks with Emily Silva Hockstra, a 5x author and sought after spiritual life coach. Her mission is to help others cultivate inner peace through life’s inevitable uncertainties. Emily’s books offer daily meditations and mindful practices. Her book Sunrise Gratitude, was named in “10 Books That Might Just Change Your Life Right Now.” And her most recent release, Sunset Gratitude, helps readers find hope while going through difficult times. She lives in San Diego with her husband.
- Emily’s journey as an author began with a one-way ticket to Bali.
- Developing a gratitude practice, and how a gratitude practice influenced Emily’s life.
- Emily’s fertility journey: primary ovarian insufficiency with a 5% chance of conception with her own eggs, and the ultimate decision to not have children.
- Labels are complicated: childless not by choice vs. childless by choice.
- A family of two.
- Emily’s healing journey: therapy, yoga teacher training (learning to move and be in her body), friendships and challenging your belief systems.
- Grief that accompanies the fertility journey: it’s not linear, it’s not one-size-fits all and it will surface when you don’t expect.
- What grief work can look like, and finding the resources that work for you.
- Living a life that is fulfilled and joyful.
- A meditation from Sunset Gratitude.
Connect with Emily:
- Soulsadventures.com
- Instagram: @soulsadventures
- Substack
Connect with Jennifer:
- Schedule a free Fertility Support Session
- Follow her on Instagram for more tips and insights: @jennredmondinhc
Resources Mentioned:
- Emily’s bookshop.org link where you can find:
- Sunrise Gratitude
- Sunset Gratitude
- Moonlight Gratitude Moonlight Gratitude: A Journal
- Find Your Glow, Feed Your Soul (2nd edition coming in 2026)
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