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Grow the Family Podcast

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Welcome to Grow the Family 🤍 Infertility is a road no one expects to walk, yet so many travel it quietly and alone. Grow the Family was created to change that. In this introduction episode, I share my personal infertility journey alongside my husband, Hunter — from early marriage and unanswered prayers to male-factor infertility, IVF, donor conception, loss, and hope. This podcast is rooted in honesty, faith, education, and compassion. Each episode features real stories from couples and professionals to remind you: you are seen, your story matters, and you are not alone. 🤍

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1/15/2026

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Recent Episodes

June 2, 2026

Protecting Our Peace: A PCOS Journey, 24 Embryos, and the Gift of IVF

In this episode of Grow the Family, this couple shares their journey through infertility and their experience navigating PCOS, IUI, and IVF. After struggling to conceive, they completed three IUIs, a requirement of their insurance before they could move forward with IVF. While those treatments were unsuccessful, they ultimately led them to the next step in their family-building journey.When they began IVF, they received news they never expected: 24 embryos, all with excellent grades. While the road to parenthood had been filled with waiting and uncertainty, this moment felt like a miracle and provided hope for the future.The couple also discusses their decision to keep much of their infertility journey private. While family and friends often meant well, they found that outside opinions, questions, and reactions sometimes added additional stress during an already emotional season. By keeping their journey between themselves and a trusted few, they were able to protect their peace and focus on one another.Today, they are grateful parents to one child and are currently expecting their second. Their story is a beautiful reminder that every infertility journey is different, and sometimes finding the right balance of support and privacy can make all the difference.

April 15, 2026

Infertility in a Blended Family: Comparison, Pain, and Hope - Rachel

In this episode of Grow the Family, our guest shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, remarriage, and becoming a mother after navigating both PCOS and blocked tubes. After experiencing divorce due to differing desires about having children, she entered a new marriage filled with hope—but also new challenges, including blending a family and walking through infertility while her husband already had children.Her path to motherhood required a vasectomy reversal, fertility treatments, and ultimately IVF. While her journey led to the birth of her son, it also came with unexpected complications, including a premature delivery and an experience that left her carrying both gratitude and grief.In this honest conversation, she opens up about the emotional weight of comparison, feeling like her body was the problem, and what it looked like to walk through parts of her journey feeling alone. Through it all, she shares the growth, resilience, and perspective she’s gained along the way.This episode is a powerful reminder that even when the journey doesn’t look the way we imagined, there is still meaning, strength, and growth to be found.✨ Favorite Quotes from This Episode“It’s okay to feel sad. It’s okay to be upset. But you just don’t live there.”“Everyone dreams of being Cinderella — no one dreams of being the stepmom.”“Nobody’s story is really perfect. We need to remind ourselves that normally we are just seeing people’s highlight reels.”“If she didn’t give you trauma, is she even your mama?”“Make the plan, execute the plan, expect the plan to go off the rails, throw away the plan.”

March 18, 2026

From Infertility to Foster Care: The Beauty, Grief, and Growth of Family

In this episode of Grow the Family, Hannah shares how she and her husband navigated infertility with the understanding that endometriosis would likely make growing their family more challenging.After trying medical options without success, Hannah began learning more about foster care—and quickly felt a strong pull in that direction. With her husband’s full support, they stepped into the foster care process, trusting that this was the path meant for their family.Hannah walks us through what it really looks like to become a foster parent, including the TIPS certification process, what it takes to welcome a child into your home, and the emotional realities that come with it.She speaks candidly about the grief of saying goodbye, while also sharing the beauty of reunification—and how foster care has expanded her understanding of love, family, and purpose.Their journey has also included adoption. They have adopted one daughter through foster care and are currently in the process of adopting a little boy, with hopes of finalization in the coming months.Looking ahead, they also plan to pursue IVF, using infertility coverage through her husband’s employer, continuing their journey to grow their family in multiple ways.This episode is a powerful reminder that family doesn’t always come the way we expect—but it can still be deeply meaningful, intentional, and full of love.

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What is Grow the Family Podcast?: Welcome to Grow the Family 🤍

Infertility is a road no one expects to walk, yet so many travel it quietly and alone. Grow the Family was created to change that.

In this introduction episode, I share my personal infertility journey alongside my husband, Hunter — from early marriage and unanswered prayers to male-factor infertility, IVF, donor conception, loss, and hope. This podcast is rooted in honesty, faith, education, and compassion.

Each episode features real stories from couples and professionals to remind you: you are seen, your story matters, and you are not alone.

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How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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