S9E14. Overcoming Unimaginable Fertility Loss, Choosing Donor Eggs, and Building Unshakable Self-Trust with Victoria Kennedy

What do you do when the path to motherhood keeps asking you to let go of the way you thought it would happen?

I sit down with life coach and single mom by choice Victoria Kennedy to talk about her five-year journey to becoming a mother... a journey filled with difficult endings, unexpected pivots, heartbreaking losses, and ultimately, a deep trust in herself and the life she wanted to create.

Victoria shares how she walked away from a seven-year toxic relationship at 34 and took the time she needed to rebuild herself before dating again. Motherhood was still something she deeply wanted, and when a later relationship came with an ultimatum — choose the relationship or keep pursuing fertility treatment — Victoria had to decide what she was and wasn't willing to give up.

Victoria and I discuss:

• Choosing your desire for motherhood when a relationship asks you to give it up
• Navigating six IUIs, five IVF cycles, fertility setbacks, pregnancy loss, and an ectopic pregnancy
• Making the emotional pivot to donor eggs and grieving the loss of a biological connection
• Setting boundaries with well-meaning family and friends during fertility treatment
• Letting go of the timeline you thought your life would follow
• How Victoria's experience led her to life coaching and helping women recognize "micro-self-abandonment"
• Developing the self-trust to make hard decisions without needing everyone else to understand them

Your Next Steps:

• Learn more about Victoria Kennedy at https://www.victoriakennedy.studio/
• Connect with Victoria on Instagram at @VictoriaKennedy.studio
• Sign Up for Community Groups: Connect with women on similar paths by signing up for upcoming groups athttps://www.singlegreatestchoice.com/community-groups.
• Connect with me on Instagram: Follow@single_greatest_choice for daily inspiration and insights.
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ℹ️ Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Single Greatest Choice or its host, Katie Bryan. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered medical, legal, mental health, or professional advice. Every fertility, donor conception, and parenting journey is unique, and listeners are encouraged to use discernment and consult appropriate professionals regarding their individual circumstances. By listening, you acknowledge responsibility for your own decisions, interpretations, and actions.