046. After a year of struggling to conceive and facing the overwhelming pressure of clinical testing, Amelie made a radical choice: she walked away from it all. In this episode, she shares why the stress and anxiety of the traditional IVF path felt like a barrier rather than a bridge, and how she found the courage to cancel her fertility treatments before they even began. Amelie’s story is a powerful testament to the impact of mental and emotional well-being on the fertility journey, proving that sometimes, the best medical decision is the one that restores your peace.
The conversation follows Amelie’s transition from high-stress patient to a calm, natural pregnancy at 41 years old. She opens up about the lifestyle shifts that helped her regain her center, her experience navigating pregnancy in her 40s with a sense of profound stillness, and the fun, unconventional way she kept her baby’s gender a total secret—even from her husband. If you’ve ever felt "burnt out" by the fertility industry or wondered if your body can find its own way when the pressure is off, Amelie’s miracle story from Belgium is the breath of fresh air you need.
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