What if you could walk into every holiday gathering feeling grounded instead of guarded? How would it feel to have a plan when the nosy fertility questions inevitably come your way? And what if you could protect your emotional well-being while enjoying the holidays full of joy and with boundaries intact?
In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine tackles the complicated reality of holiday conversations, fertility questions, and family-building pressure.
Listeners will learn practical, empowering tools for navigating holiday gatherings with confidence: how to identify an ally for support, and how to use communication strategies that range from soft deflection to strong boundary-setting.
In this episode you'll hear:
- [1:08] Tip #1 Don't Go
- [2:47] Tip #2 Find Your Ally
- [4:55] Tip #3 Plan Your Answers to Awkward Fertility Conversations
- [6:20] Tip #4 Plan an Exit Strategy
- [6:50] Tip #5 Plan Self Care and Recharge
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