The pain of infertility made me who I am today

Jessica Hepburn joins host Anita Guru to talk about her experiences with infertility, living a life childless not by choice and how adventure has formed a part of her healing journey from multiple losses due to infertility. Jessica openly shares the impact on her life, relationship and career, this is not an episode to be missed!

Guest details

Jessica is an author, arts producer and, refers to herself as ‘the most unlikely adventure activist!’

Jessica’s own fertility journey lasted 10 years with 10 cycles of unsuccessful IVF where she experienced grief and loss, but found solace in new adventures such as writing. Her books, The Pursuit of Motherhood, 21 miles and Save me from the Waves, take you on an alternative adventure through the ups and downs of her life and provide advice and comfort for those who are on a similar journey. Her books are now being released as a special trilogy.

Jessica is the only woman in the world to have completed The Sea, Street, Summit Challenge which involved running the London marathon, swimming the English Channel and then climbing to the top of Mount Everest!

Links:

Find Jessica’s books here Books - Jessica Hepburn

Jessica’s website - Jessica Hepburn

You can find Jessica on Instagram at Jessica Hepburn (@jessica_hepburn_)

If you are struggling and need support, please contact the charity at https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/ or organisations that can support your mental health are below.

Contact Samaritans on 116 123

Contact NHS on 111

We are now sponsored!

We are thrilled that Season 2 is sponsored by Tambre – a leading Assisted Reproduction centre based in Madrid.

Tambre believe that fertility care should be both advanced and deeply human.

Find out more about them here https://www.clinicatambre.com/en/

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.