Waiting with Love
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Podcast Overview
<p>Waiting with Love is a fellowship-style podcast for couples, parents-to-be, and anyone living in the long, uncertain wait for something deeply hoped for. Hosted by Andrew and Matt, the show explores adoption, surrogacy, IVF, infertility, grief, patience, and hope - without advice, fixes, or formulas. This is not therapy. It's a shared space to sit in the messy middle, tell the truth about waiting, and find ways to hope with love, together.</p>
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1/11/2026
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May 17, 2026
Episode 18: Still Waiting - A Check-In
<p><b>Waiting with Love: A Check In</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode, Matt and Andrew open up about their ongoing surrogacy journey, the challenges of waiting for important updates, and how they stay grounded amidst uncertainty. They share personal reflections, coping strategies, and insights learned along the way—offering comfort and solidarity to anyone navigating a similar waiting game.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics:</b></p><ul><li>The emotional rollercoaster of waiting for critical updates</li><li>Ways to manage anxiety during prolonged periods of uncertainty</li><li>How routine activities and outside time help cope with stress</li><li>Communication habits and control over how and when to receive news</li><li>Celebrating small wins and maintaining healthy habits despite setbacks</li><li>The importance of awareness of personal and partner reactions to waiting</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Timestamps:</b></p><ul><li>00:00 - Introduction to the episode and the significance of sharing their journey</li><li>01:17 - Initial check-in: reflections after several months of podcasting</li><li>02:38 - Approaching the surrogacy process with patience and understanding</li><li>04:21 - How producing the podcast has improved efficiency and mood</li><li>05:07 - The latest update waiting game: managing expectations and anxiety</li><li>07:25 - The Sunday Scaries and the impact of waiting during the workweek</li><li>08:21 - The hope and fear associated with positive news</li><li>09:32 - Differing approaches: planning versus improvising in life and this journey</li><li>10:41 - How outside activities like yard work and fires aid emotional resilience</li><li>11:49 - Dealing with anxious nights and the importance of routine</li><li>13:04 - Distinct anxieties during the workweek versus weekends</li><li>15:13 - The obsession with updates and the irrational game of waiting</li><li>16:47 - Strategies like time blocking to control the flow of information</li><li>17:11 - Controlling the way they receive updates to reduce anxiety</li><li>18:14 - How communication patterns reflect their emotional states</li><li>19:13 - The vivid imaginations and worst-case scenarios in anxious moments</li><li>20:05 - Recognizing the factors out of their control and focusing on what they can influence</li><li>22:37 - Celebrating progress: healthier habits compared to earlier coping methods</li><li>23:36 - The ongoing effort to maintain constructive routines during long waits</li><li>24:45 - How awareness of habits and reactions helps sustain mental health</li><li>25:17 - Lighthearted story about their first date and humor in the journey</li><li>25:41 - Closing remarks: sharing the episode and connecting with others</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Connect with Matt & Andrew:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/waiting_withlove" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585969594908" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@waitingwithlove" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@WaitingWithLove" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Resources & Links:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.waitingwithlove.com/" target="_blank"><b>Waiting With Love Website</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.out-abroad.com" target="_blank"><b>Out and Abroad Luxury Travel & Blog</b></a></li></ul><p><b>Special Mention:</b></p><p>There is no major announcement in this episode, but we continue to share our journey and insights.</p>
May 10, 2026
Episode 17: Why Travel Planning is so Hard While Waiti
<p>In this episode, Matt and Andrew explore how to manage travel plans amidst the unpredictability of fertility treatments like surrogacy and IVF. They share personal insights, practical tips, and emotional strategies to help others navigate this complex terrain while still living their lives and creating meaningful memories.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics:</b></p><ul><li>The emotional impact of delaying or adjusting travel plans during fertility treatments</li><li>How financial milestones and unpredictable timelines influence travel decisions</li><li>Strategies for booking refundable trips and hotels to maintain flexibility</li><li>Timing travel around pregnancy milestones and medical procedures</li><li>The importance of having a mental “placeholder” trip to stay hopeful</li><li>Balancing logistical challenges with the desire to live fully during waiting periods</li><li>Practical tips for booking flights and accommodations with cancellations in mind</li><li>The significance of choosing shorter, local trips versus long-haul vacations for flexibility</li><li>How setbacks in fertility journeys can sometimes open opportunities for meaningful travel</li><li>The role of control and uncertainty in planning big purchases or life changes during waiting</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Timestamps:</b></p><p>00:00 - Welcome and introduction: Navigating waiting with hope<br />00:48 - The challenges of planning travel during fertility treatments<br />03:09 - The impact of large payments and unpredictable success on travel decisions<br />06:14 - Identifying travel windows around pregnancy milestones<br />08:44 - The importance of flexible bookings and cancellation policies<br />11:16 - Planning trips with purpose: visiting loved ones before due dates<br />13:17 - The emotional value of having trips on the calendar<br />16:32 - Using trips as emotional “exit strategies”<br />18:44 - How setbacks In fertility can create opportunities for meaningful travel<br />20:08 - Practical tips for booking refundable flights and hotels<br />22:09 - Prioritizing flexibility and local trips amid uncertainty<br />24:22 - The importance of control and adapting plans during emotionally charged times<br />26:25 - Reflecting on financial priorities and meaningful moments over material things<br />27:45 - Final thoughts: Living fully despite the unpredictability</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Matt & Andrew:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/waiting_withlove" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585969594908" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@waitingwithlove" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@WaitingWithLove" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Resources & Links:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="www.waitingwithlove.com" target="_blank"><b>Waiting With Love Website</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.out-abroad.com" target="_blank"><b>Out and Abroad Luxury Travel & Blog</b></a></li></ul>
May 3, 2026
Episode 16: Does Waiting Ever "Settle?"
<p><b>Waiting With Love: Does the Wait Ever Get Easier?</b></p><p><b><br /></b>On this episode of <i>Waiting With Love</i>, hosts Matt and Andrew explore the realities of long-term waiting—how, despite perceptions, it doesn’t necessarily get easier over time. They share personal insights, common misconceptions, and practical strategies for navigating the emotional rollercoaster of waiting, especially in the context of fertility and adoption<b> </b>journeys<b>.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Core Topics:</b></p><ul><li>The myth that waiting improves with time and the reality that expectations often shift</li><li>How constant anxiety manifests in checking emails and phone calls during the surrogacy process</li><li>The role of patience, grace, and understanding within the support system of agencies and clinics</li><li>The irrational fears and "rabbit holes" anxiety can lead to during extended waiting periods</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Timestamps<br /></b>00:00 - Introducing the podcast's purpose and the theme of waiting<br />00:49 - Addressing the misconception that waiting gets easier over time<br />01:17 - Personal experiences of coping with ongoing waiting<br />01:46 - How waiting can worsen or improve coping depending on circumstances<br />02:06 - The constant checking and high alertness during surrogacy and adoption<br />03:48 - Differences between adoption and surrogacy communication<br />04:17 - The role of patience and setting expectations during long waits<br />06:40 - Living in a constant state of fear and the unpredictability of updates<br />07:48 - Living with uncertainty during moments of scheduled but delayed updates<br />09:09 - The importance of extending grace to agencies and clinics<br />10:16 - The misconception that delays mean inactivity or stagnation<br />11:15 - Surprising aspects of long waiting periods and what remains hidden to outsiders<br />13:09 - The emotional toll of expecting news on specific days<br />14:40 - The timeline of embryo creation and waiting for results<br />16:10 - The difficulty of not being caught off guard by unexpected update timings<br />17:02 - Faith, hope, and personal coping strategies in waiting<br />18:12 - The significance of recognizing that waiting energy can be drained but manageable<br />19:09 - How anticipation influences emotional exhaustion<br />20:24 - The impact of good communication with a birth mother during adoption vs. surrogacy<br />22:36 - The controlled environment of surrogacy versus traditional conception anxiety<br />24:29 - The importance of keeping busy and the effect on wait times<br />25:45 - The emotional impact of being separated during busy periods<br />27:06 - Irrational fears and the rabbit holes of anxiety<br />28:03 - Encouragement for listeners: you’re not alone in this journey<br />29:21 - Recognizing patterns in timing and managing expectations<br />29:43 - Closing thoughts and the reminder to keep waiting with love<br /></p><p><b>Connect with Matt & Andrew:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/waiting_withlove" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585969594908" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@waitingwithlove" target="_blank">TikTok</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@WaitingWithLove" target="_blank">YouTube</a><p></p></li></ul><p><b>Resources & Links:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.waitingwithlove.com/" target="_blank"><b>Waiting With Love Website</b></a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.out-abroad.com" target="_blank"><b>Out and Abroad Luxury Travel & Blog</b></a></li></ul>
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- What is Waiting with Love?
<p>Waiting with Love is a fellowship-style podcast for couples, parents-to-be, and anyone living in the long, uncertain wait for something deeply hoped for. Hosted by Andrew and Matt, the show explores adoption, surrogacy, IVF, infertility, grief, patience, and hope - without advice, fixes, or formulas. This is not therapy. It's a shared space to sit in the messy middle, tell the truth about waiting, and find ways to hope with love, together.</p> - 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?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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