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🎙️ Episode 12: BRB. Being an Emotional Support Human-

💡 In This Episode:

How not to say the wrong thing 101. This week, Laura and Brandis dive into the dos, don’ts, and “pls stop talking” moments of supporting someone going through fertility struggles. Whether you’re a well-meaning mother-in-law, a confused bestie, or a pregnant sister trying to navigate this emotional tightrope-this episode is your crash course in being a great friend/family member through the throes of infertility.

🔥 Hot Takes:

How to actually show up for your friend or loved one TTC (trying to conceive)

• What not to say (looking at you, “Just relax!” and “Why don’t you just adopt?”)

• Navigating support when you're pregnant and your loved one is struggling

• Thoughtful ways to offer help-without being invasive

• Acts of love: from casseroles to baby dust bottles

• The power of asking: “How can I support you?”

• Partner talk: checking in on each other through the chaos

• Guest voice: Fertility friend Krystal shares advice from the other side

• Toxic positivity ≠ helpful

• Please don’t ask “Are you pregnant yet?” 3 days after a transfer

• Support isn’t always about fixing-it’s about being present

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