#96 - Stephanie Riley: On Vasectomies and Healing After Pregnancy Loss

“If you’re going to make it in this world as a couple, hard conversations are important.” Every single person I bring to this podcast is someone who I know will be open to having the heartfelt conversations that need to happen about how we care for ourselves and one another. What makes today different is that I’ve let go of my role as interviewer, and I’m sitting side by side with my wife, Stephanie Riley, to talk about vasectomies and healing after pregnancy loss. In this candid and necessary dialogue, we opened up about what was a difficult time for both of us and explored how our perceptions have shifted over time as we’ve integrated the experience. This discussion wasn’t easy, and it’s a true reflection of the flexibility that you need to have a lasting, healthy partnership. You’re not entitled to have a joyful relationship that lasts a lifetime. It takes real work. You have to be willing to be humbled and to compromise and to learn to flow together. I hope that this conversation provides insight into how much empathy is needed on both sides when it comes to talking about contraception and whether you want to grow your family further. [00:14:34] The “Easy” Decision [00:22:42] A Dark Pit of Despair [00:32:58] A Rollercoaster of Emotions [00:42:49] The Bumpy Path to Surgery [01:00:12] The Procedure [01:04:32] Our Reflections on the Journey Visit the show notes for more: https://www.BelovedHolistics.com/96 Made possible by: Organifi - use our code BELOVED for 20% off their green and red juice for a natural boost to your energy and mood! BIRTHFIT - use our code BELOVED to get one month FREE in the B! Community! FullWell - use our code BELOVED10 for 10% off their high-quality prenatal vitamins! Immune Intel AHCC - use our code BELOVED10 for 10% off their incredible immune-boosting product! Connect with Stephanie Riley: Instagram @ohgeezow Connect with me: Instagram @nathanrileyobgyn TikTok @nathanrileyobgyn Practice: BelovedHolistics.com Medical Disclaimer: The Holistic OBGYN Podcast is an educational program. No information conveyed through this podcast should be construed as medical advice. These conversations are available to the public for educational and entertainment purposes only. Music provided by EdvardGaresPremium / Pond5 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theholisticobgyn/message