IVF Failed You  - The "So Now What?" Podcast

IVF Failed You - The "So Now What?" Podcast

Lana Manikowski

Episodes 213
Avg. Duration 13m
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Since Sep 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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I am an infertility survivor—the kind you never hope to become: childless. After enduring multiple rounds of IUI and IVF at some of the leading fertility centers, I was advised to discontinue treatment. When my fertility journey ended, I was offered no resources to help me navigate the reality of an unexpected childless life. I was left asking: So now what? In the years that followed, I tried to convince myself I'd be OK, but I wasn't. I felt shattered, alone, and failed—not just by the process but by my own body. I longed for someone who truly understood the pain I felt, a guide to help me navigate a life without children. But I couldn't find it. So, I decided to create it. Today, I am still childless, but I've redefined what that means. I've learned that a meaningful and purposeful life is possible, even without motherhood. I've learned to love myself and embrace the body I once felt had let me down. Through my certification in life coaching and my own transformation, I've discovered tools and insights that helped me thrive—and I'm here to share them with you on The "So Now What?" Podcast. If you've been on this journey, join me as we build what we were never offered: a sisterhood for the bravest women I know. Together, we'll rewrite the narrative, shedding labels like failed, unexplained, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, not-viable, or advanced maternal age. Follow me on Instagram: @lana.manikowski for resources, inspiration, and opportunities to live a fulfilling life without the children you dreamed of.

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Birthdays After IVF Failed | Childless and Aging After Infertility

May 27, 2026 14m

Birthdays After IVF Failed | Childless and Aging After Infertility What happens when birthdays stop feeling celebratory after IVF failed? For many women who are childless after infertility, birthdays…

Childless After Infertility? You Still Belong

May 19, 2026 16m

Childless After Infertility? You Still Belong If you've ever felt like everyone else moved forward after IVF while you were left trying to figure out where you fit… this episode is for you. In…

Belonging When You're Infertile and Childless

Apr 28, 2026 18m

Belonging When You're Infertile and Childless What happens when fertility treatments end and there's no baby? It's a question that rarely gets discussed in the infertility world, yet it's the reality…

How to Make Friends When You're Childless After IVF Failed with Guest Melissa Miller

Apr 17, 2026 28m

If you've ever felt like friendships got harder after infertility, you're not imagining it. When IVF failed and your life didn't include children, you didn't just lose the dream of motherhood. You…

IVF Failed and No One Followed Up? The Study That Could Change Care for Childless Women After Infertility

Apr 03, 2026 13m

If you went through IVF or fertility treatments and didn't leave with a baby, you already know this part of the story. The treatments end… and then what? No follow-up. No plan. No one checking in to…

Us vs. Them: Choosing Your Own Life Path

Mar 17, 2026 14m

Rebuilding Your Body After Infertility When IVF Failed (with Holly Perkins)

Feb 28, 2026 51m

Rebuilding Trust With Your Body After Infertility When IVF Failed (with Holly Perkins) When IVF failed and fertility treatments ended without a baby, you did not just lose a dream. You often lost…

How to Enjoy Being You When You're Childless After IVF Failed

Feb 18, 2026 16m

When you're childless after IVF failed, life can look steady on the outside. You go to work. You answer emails. You show up to events. You keep functioning. But inside, something feels different. You…

The Grief Plateau After IVF Failed

Jan 28, 2026 14m

When IVF ends without a baby, life does not always fall apart. Sometimes it goes quiet. You may still be showing up to work, keeping plans, and getting through your days, yet something feels off. You…

Childfree or Childless? You Get to Decide What That Means

Jan 22, 2026 12m

Childfree or Childless? You Get to Decide What That Means If you don't have kids, you've probably noticed the words childfree and childless everywhere. They show up on social media, in podcasts, in…

Post-Traumatic Growth After Infertility

Jan 14, 2026 20m

What Happens When the Future You Planned Doesn't Happen When fertility treatments end without a baby, you don't just grieve the child you hoped for. You grieve the future you were building your life…

Childless After Infertility and Growing Older: Moving From Fear to Intention

Dec 24, 2025 17m

If you're childless after infertility and growing older feels unsettling, this episode invites you to move from fear to intention and imagine a future that feels grounded and meaningful.…

When IVF Failed and Time Didn't Fix It: Healing the Loss of Motherhood

Dec 17, 2025 16m

When IVF Failed and Time Didn't Fix It: Healing the Loss of Motherhood You were told time would heal this. That if you just waited long enough, the pain of leaving IVF without a baby would soften.…

Trusting Your Decision to Remain Childless After Infertility

Dec 04, 2025 13m

When you are childless after infertility, the holiday season can feel like a spotlight you never asked for. Everyone has an opinion about your fertility decisions. Everyone has a suggestion about…

How Childless Women Can Navigate the Holidays Ahead

Nov 25, 2025 13m

Episode 192: How Childless Women Can Navigate the Holidays Ahead The holiday season can feel emotionally heavy when you're childless after infertility. In this episode, Lana explains why Thanksgiving…

How to Feel Like You Belong Again When You Are Childless After Infertility

Nov 19, 2025 14m

How to Feel Like You Belong Again When You Are Childless After Infertility If you have ever walked into a room and instantly wondered where you fit, this episode is going to speak directly to you.…

Infertility and Imposter Syndrome- When You Wonder If You Really Belong

Nov 03, 2025 11m

Infertility and Imposter Syndrome- When You Wonder If You Really Belong Have you ever walked into a room and instantly questioned whether you belonged there? That is exactly what happened to me t at…

Childless After Infertility: The Shift That Changes Everything

Oct 22, 2025 16m

Episode 189 | Childless After Infertility: The Shift That Changes Everything What if you could stop living in regret after infertility and start creating a life that feels amazing to wake up to? In…

When IVF Fails: How to Ask Your Fertility Clinic for the Support You Still Need

Oct 16, 2025 15m

When IVF Fails: How to Ask Your Fertility Clinic for the Support You Still Need When IVF fails, it can feel like your clinic disappears but you still deserve care. In this episode, learn how to ask…

IVF Failed: A Fertility Doctor's Thoughts About What Comes Next

Oct 09, 2025 53m

IVF Failed: A Fertility Doctor's Thoughts About What Comes Next When IVF fails, both patients and doctors are left asking, "What now?" In this conversation, infertility and life coach Lana Manikowski…

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