Fertility Loss, Motherhood, and Healing Through Shared Stories with Rebecca N. Thompson, MD

Описание: In this deeply personal conversation, I sit down with Rebecca N. Thompson, MD, physician and author of Held Together, to explore the emotional and nervous system impact of fertility journeys, pregnancy loss, and the many ways families are formed and redefined. We reflect on lived experiences of miscarriage, molar pregnancy, infertility, adoption, and child-free identities, and how these experiences often carry invisible grief that is rarely given space or language.

Together, we discuss why healing does not come from perfection or resilience alone, but from persistence, connection, and being witnessed. This episode highlights the power of sharing our stories without shame, the role of community in long-term wellbeing and longevity, and why redefining family beyond biology can be a deeply regulating and healing process. If you have ever felt alone in your sensitivity, loss, or longing for belonging, this conversation offers validation, grounding, and hope.

Key Takeaways
Fertility and pregnancy loss affect the nervous system, not just the body
Grief is valid even when there is no clear definition or visible loss
Persistence can be more compassionate and realistic than resilience
Family is created through connection, not biology alone
Healing accelerates when stories are shared and witnessed in community

Connect with Rebecca N. Thompson, MD

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