014. At 40, Victoria Lato Dunker hit a "renaissance" year—a season of intentional reconnection with herself that unexpectedly led her to the love of her life and a new path toward motherhood. A former flight attendant and actor, Victoria shares the incredible story of meeting her husband and the "voice from above" that told her he was the one. However, the road to her daughter wasn't without its shadows; Victoria speaks candidly about the heartbreak of miscarriage and the "50/50" philosophy of life that helped her find beauty in the contrast between joy and loss.
In this episode, we dive deep into the physical and emotional realities of being a "New Mommy at 40," including the PTSD that often follows pregnancy loss and the anxiety of the first trimester. Victoria discusses her smooth but active pregnancy—walking six miles at eight months pregnant—and the importance of "hiring" your medical team to ensure your birth plan is respected. From navigating a C-section in a New York hospital to her current journey with IVF and managing PCOS, Victoria’s story is a masterclass in resilience, research, and the many different roads that lead to parenthood.
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