I’m Tanja Faessler, an accredited coach, counsellor, and the founder of Counsellingconnectz and Fertilityconnectz. In this episode, I’ll share our journey—from starting in 2012 to supporting over 15,000 clients, a milestone that still fills me with gratitude.
At Fertilityconnectz, we are dedicated to guiding you through every aspect of your fertility journey—whether you're trying naturally, going through IVF, or exploring options like egg freezing or donor programs. On this podcast, we will focus on all aspects of your well-being—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, on all levels—because we believe that balance in these areas is where the magic happens.
Fertility can be an isolating journey, but you are not alone. We've created this podcast to touch on topics we've gathered from our extensive client sessions. These topics are designed to resonate with your experiences or even those of someone you know. Plus, we'll be inviting a series of knowledgeable guests to share their expertise, making each episode both informative and engaging.
My goal is to make this podcast your supportive friend, offering understanding and guidance as you navigate your unique path to parenthood. Stay tuned for exciting episodes and let’s make your fertility journey one full of hope and fulfillment!
Links:
Website: https://www.fertilityconnectz.com/
Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com
Instagram: @fertilityconnectz
EP #97 - When Everyone Else Moves On — Giving Grief the Time It Actually Needs
What if healing from grief wasn’t about moving on or leaving the pain behind — but learning how to live alongside it with greater compassion and understanding?
In this episode, we explore the complex and deeply personal experience of grief, especially in the context of fertility loss. We reflect on why grief doesn’t follow a straight path, how it can resurface when we least expect it, and why having good days doesn’t mean we’ve stopped grieving.
Together, we explore the expectations society places on how we should grieve, and why there is no timeline for healing. We make space for the emotions that come and go, reminding ourselves that we don’t have to rush the process or pretend to be okay before we’re ready.
We also talk about the importance of support, honest communication, and self-compassion — both when navigating our own grief and when supporting someone we love. Through the metaphor of oak trees, we explore how resilience can grow slowly, even through seasons of uncertainty and pain.
At the heart of this conversation is a reminder that moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting. It means finding ways to carry what has happened while still allowing room for connection, hope, and moments of joy.
This isn’t about overcoming grief on a timeline.
It’s about learning to live with it, one day at a time.
And if you're navigating fertility loss, may this episode remind you: you can have good days and still grieve. You can carry sadness and still find joy. Your healing is your own, and you deserve the time, support, and compassion to move forward in your own way.
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14 Oct 2026
EP #96 - Don’t Be an Athena — Miscarriage, Fertility & Finding Your Way Through Loss with Kayla Branstetter
What if your fertility journey wasn’t just about navigating medical decisions — but about having your story heard, your experiences validated, and your voice truly matter?
In this conversation, we explore the power of storytelling in women’s reproductive health with Kayla Branstetter, a writer and educator whose work focuses on infertility, miscarriage, and the importance of patient stories in medicine.
Together, we explore what it means to feel unheard in healthcare, the impact of medical gaslighting, and why sharing your experiences can help challenge the silence and stigma that so many women carry. Through her own journey with infertility and miscarriage, Kayla reminds us that our stories are not insignificant — they are an essential part of understanding the emotional reality behind reproductive health.
We also talk about the healing power of writing, the connection that grows when we share our truths, and the importance of questioning societal expectations around motherhood and womanhood. Kayla’s book, Don’t Be an Athena, challenges the pressure to endure pain in silence and appear strong, even when we’re struggling.
At the heart of this episode is a reminder that your experience matters. You deserve to be heard, believed, and cared for as a whole person — not just a statistic or a medical case.
This isn’t just about reproductive health.
It’s about breaking the silence, finding connection, and reclaiming the right to tell your own story.
If you’re walking this journey, may this conversation remind you: you are not alone, your voice deserves to be heard, and your story matters.
Learn more about Kayla Branstetter: 👇
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kbranstetter87/ (https://www.instagram.com/kbranstetter87/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kayla.branstetter.758/ (https://www.facebook.com/kayla.branstetter.758/)
Website: https://kaylabranstetter.wpcomstaging.com/home-2/ (https://kaylabranstetter.wpcomstaging.com/home-2/)
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Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com
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LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/103241279)
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fertilityconnectz)
YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/@yourfertilitycounsellor)
7 Oct 2026
EP #95 - When Your Mind Is Tired Too — The Invisible Mental Load We Carry
What if feeling overwhelmed didn’t mean you were falling apart — but simply that you’ve been carrying too much for too long?
In this episode of Your Fertility Counselor, we explore the invisible weight of mental load, especially during a fertility journey. The appointments, medications, decisions, uncertainty, and everyday responsibilities can create a constant hum in your mind — even when everything looks fine on the outside.
Together, we talk about how mental exhaustion can look incredibly functional, and why you don’t have to reach a breaking point before giving yourself permission to pause.
We also share simple ways to lighten the load: asking yourself, “Does this need an answer today?”, creating moments where your mind doesn’t have to perform, and being honest about what you need from the people around you.
At the heart of this episode is a gentle reminder that supporting your mental health doesn’t always require a big intervention. Sometimes, it begins with one honest sentence or one small choice to make today feel a little lighter.
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about giving yourself permission to carry less.
As we approach World Mental Health Day, may this episode remind you: you don’t have to hold everything together alone. Take a breath, protect a little space for yourself, and ask — what would make today feel a little lighter?
CONNECT WITH US!
Website: www.fertilityconnectz.com (https://www.fertilityconnectz.com/)
Email: enquiries@counsellingconnectz.com
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Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fertilityconnectz/)
Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560760418883)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/103241279)
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@fertilityconnectz)
YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/@yourfertilitycounsellor)
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