Fertility Mindfulness: Bridging Hope and Acceptance with Amira Posner

In this podcast episode, Dr. Kalea Wattles connects with social worker and IVF-parent, Amira Posner. Amira shares her personal experiences and the transformative impact of mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness before starting fertility treatments. They explore the challenges of maintaining a broader self-identity amidst fertility-focused "tunnel vision" and discuss the balance between hope and acceptance. Amira emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between controllable and uncontrollable aspects of fertility, offering strategies for managing the inevitable anger and frustration that arise. Additionally, she highlights the use of guided imagery in navigating fertility procedures and the unique therapeutic benefits of group sessions for individuals facing infertility. Posner's story, one of hope and success, serves to inspire and guide others through their own paths to parenthood.