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Yet We Thrive

Yet We Thrive

By Lindsay Behr & Casey Watkins

Are you walking the path of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss? Do you know someone who has? Yet We Thrive is for you! We are a community for women who have suffered unspeakable pain. We want you to know that even though these things are parts of our stories, they do not define us. Join us every week as hosts Jessica and Lindsay dive into the hard conversations to provide you with real life answers and encouragement in order to thrive in the midst of impossible circumstances. You won't want to miss it.
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Episode 147: Love Your Body Mentally

Yet We ThriveFeb 18, 2024

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Episode 147: Love Your Body Mentally

Episode 147: Love Your Body Mentally

Loving our bodies mentally looks a lot like loving your body for what it is capable of doing, thinking, and creating. Join hosts, Lindsay and Casey, as they share what they love about their minds, and what you should love about yours as well!

Feb 18, 202443:10
Episode 146: Love Your Body Physically

Episode 146: Love Your Body Physically

Loving your body is hard. Loving your body after miscarriage and infertility is ever harder. But loving your body has so many benefits! Tune in this week as hosts Casey and Lindsay talk about what it means to love your body physically. 

Feb 10, 202447:57
Episode 145: New Rhythms For A New Year

Episode 145: New Rhythms For A New Year

Forget New Year’s resolutions and tap into the goodness of adding rhythms to your life! Listen in to hear some great rhythms that you could add to your life and learn how to create a list of your own!

Dec 26, 202339:23
Full Episode 144: Peace For The Weary Heart

Full Episode 144: Peace For The Weary Heart

Are you feeling weary dear friend? Have the holidays or the hurts of infertility or baby loss exhausted you? Did you know that there is peace available to you? Tune in to hear how we’ve found peace in our hearts and homes.

Dec 19, 202324:18
Episode 143: Toni Jackson-Lawrence's Story

Episode 143: Toni Jackson-Lawrence's Story

This week, special guest, Toni Jackson-Lawrence joins us to share her heartbreaking story of infertility and the hope that held her together.

Dec 12, 202335:15
Episode 142: Make Space For Traditions

Episode 142: Make Space For Traditions

Sometimes when you’re part of this club that you never intended to sign up for, old traditions can feel hard or stale. Or maybe you’ve never started any traditions because you’ve been waiting for your family to grow to start something new. Wherever you fall, we think now is the perfect time to start making room for traditions. Listen in to hear how.

Dec 05, 202343:44
Episode 141: Live Life In The Little Moments

Episode 141: Live Life In The Little Moments

So often, we find ourselves living for the big moments. Wedding days and graduations, vacations and weekends. While all those things are good and dandy, and certainly deserve to be celebrated, if we place most of our focus on them, we lose the beauty in the little moments. And really, it's the little moments that make up the big moments. Find out exactly what we mean in this week's episode.

Nov 28, 202310:15
Episode 140: A Thoughtful Thanksgiving

Episode 140: A Thoughtful Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving week here in the United States and we know just how tricky of a time this can be for those of us who have struggled with miscarriage, infant loss, and infertility. It's ok to be sad, but we don't want you to feel discouraged. Even though our worlds have fallen apart, we still have much to be thankful for. Join us this week, and we'll help you see how to have a thoughtful thanksgiving.

Nov 26, 202318:32
Episode 139: Broken, Beautiful, and Made New

Episode 139: Broken, Beautiful, and Made New

If you are in this club that none of us ever intended to sign up for, we know that you have been broken. But what if we told you that you didn't have to stay that way? What if we told you that you are still beautiful and can be made new? Find out how in this week's episode!

Nov 14, 202315:44
Episode 137: To Know Me

Episode 137: To Know Me

This miscarriage, baby loss, infertility club can feel so isolating and lonely at times. One thing that helps us through is music. Listen in to this week's episode as we talk about a special song by Lauren Daigle that lends an ear to how we feel ourselves sometimes.

Nov 07, 202309:02
Episode 138: Find Your Glimmers

Episode 138: Find Your Glimmers

This month's Thrive Tip is Find Your Glimmers. We know that the month of gratitude can feel impossibly hard when the things you had hoped for are missing. We want to help you find your glimmers to help you find your way through the dark. Listen in to this week's episode to find out how.

Nov 07, 202317:49
Episode 136: Mia Baldwin's Story

Episode 136: Mia Baldwin's Story

Join us this week as special guest, Mia Baldwin of The Mother's Shepherd and Isla and Elm, shares her story of loss and what she did to help her heart heal.

Oct 31, 202331:11
Episode 135: Chelsea Mueller's Story

Episode 135: Chelsea Mueller's Story

In this week's episode, Chelsea Mueller shares about her story of her stillbirth and her other FIVE miscarriages and the heartache and hope that comes with them.

Oct 13, 202339:30
Episode 134: Honor Your Story

Episode 134: Honor Your Story

This month is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and we want to encourage you to honor your story. Listen in to find out how!

Oct 03, 202320:17
Episode 133: Say What You Need To Say
Sep 26, 202330:01
Episode 132: Michelle Mott's Story

Episode 132: Michelle Mott's Story

Join us this week as special guest, Michelle Mott, shares her loss story. You will leave feeling encouraged, empowered, and far less alone.


Also, check out Episode 104 for Q&A with a grief therapist!

Sep 19, 202337:08
Episode 131: The Science Of Hugging

Episode 131: The Science Of Hugging

Did you know that hugging has an immense number of benefits directly related to your health? It does! Listen in to this week's episode to discover what those benefits are and why you should consider making hugs more a part of your regular routine.

Sep 12, 202324:09
Episode 130: Find Your Gumption

Episode 130: Find Your Gumption

Showing up every day in the midst of an imperfect fertility journey requires gumption, and we know that you've got it! Find out what that means and how you can harness YOUR gumption in this week's episode.

Sep 05, 202315:05
Episode 129: What If I Have Empty Arms and A Full Heart?

Episode 129: What If I Have Empty Arms and A Full Heart?

Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as they talk about how having a full heart doesn't have to mean having full arms.

Aug 29, 202311:52
Episode 128: Celebrate What You Have. Grieve What You Don't

Episode 128: Celebrate What You Have. Grieve What You Don't

In this week's episode, join hosts Jessica and Lindsay and that talk about how to celebrate what you have and to grieve what you don't.

Aug 22, 202314:03
Episode 127: Share What You Have Now

Episode 127: Share What You Have Now

Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as they talk about why it's important for you to share what you have now

Aug 15, 202318:02
Episode 126: Embrace Who You Are Now

Episode 126: Embrace Who You Are Now

Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as they talk about taking the time to embrace who you are now.

Aug 08, 202309:30
Episode 125: You Don't Have to Wait

Episode 125: You Don't Have to Wait

Join us this week as we dive in to this month's thrive tip which is DON'T WAIT!

Aug 02, 202325:24
Episode 124: Brandon Janous's Story

Episode 124: Brandon Janous's Story

Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as they welcome a very special guest Brandon Janous as he shares his own story of loss.

Jul 25, 202346:08
Episode 123: Dancing in the Rain: Jill Howell's Story

Episode 123: Dancing in the Rain: Jill Howell's Story

Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as they welcome special guest Jill Howell to share her unique story of "dancing in the rain."

Jul 18, 202326:02
Episode 122: Dara's Story

Episode 122: Dara's Story

Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as they welcome special guest Dara Oldham to share her story

Jul 11, 202338:36
Episode 121: The Art of Letting Them In

Episode 121: The Art of Letting Them In

Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as they talk about the art of letting people in.

Jul 04, 202325:49
Episode 120: Micala McClain's Story

Episode 120: Micala McClain's Story

This week, join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as they welcome special guest Micala McClain to tell her story.

Jun 27, 202331:50
Episode 119: What You Don't Know About Male Factor Infertility

Episode 119: What You Don't Know About Male Factor Infertility

Did you know roughly 15% of of couples in the US have trouble conceiving and over 50% of the time, there is a male infertility issue? Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay at they talk male factor infertility.

Jun 20, 202324:26
Episode 118: Michael Redden's Story

Episode 118: Michael Redden's Story

Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as they welcome special guest, Michael Redden (aka Lindsay's Dad) as he shares his story.

Jun 13, 202324:28
Episode 117: Be Informed

Episode 117: Be Informed

Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as that talk about this month's thrive tip which is to BE INFORMED

Jun 07, 202324:09
Episode 116: Encouragement for When You Feel Forgotten

Episode 116: Encouragement for When You Feel Forgotten

What happens when that strong support system that you had doesn't quite look like it did a week, a month, or even years after. Grief can strike at any time and you never know what might just trigger it. What then? Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay as they talk about encouragement even in the midst of feeling forgotten.

May 30, 202319:47
Episode 115: Lauren Allen's Story

Episode 115: Lauren Allen's Story

In this episode, Lauren Allen shares her story of loss, as well as how she learned to fill up her cup in the midst of her pain. Lauren is special to the Yet We Thrive team because she makes our candles for us. Listen to this episode, and then check out her business, Pretty Little Light Candle Co.

May 23, 202335:07
Episode 114: Lessons I Learned on Death's Doorstep

Episode 114: Lessons I Learned on Death's Doorstep

Your perspective on life changes so much when you've looked death in the face and fought like hell to live. In this special episode, hosts, Jessica and Lindsay, as well as YWT team member, Violet Short, share the lessons they learned during each of their turns on death's doorstep. This is a great episode to listen to when life feels really hard. This life is worth it, even on the hardest days.

May 16, 202341:54
Episode 113: How to Survive Mother's Day in the Midst of an Imperfect Infertility Journey

Episode 113: How to Survive Mother's Day in the Midst of an Imperfect Infertility Journey

Mothers Day can be so hard for so many reasons. Some of us don't have great relationships with our own mothers and for others of us, we've either been trying really hard to be a mom, and infertility has robbed us of that, or we've lost one or more babies because of miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. We know how triggering a day like Mother's Day can be. Which is why we created this episode: So you know how to survive Mother's Day, even in the midst of impossible circumstances.

May 09, 202323:27
Episode 112: Its OK to Take A Break

Episode 112: Its OK to Take A Break

May can be hard. Mother's Day, pregnancy and birth announcements, not to mention coming off of National Infertility Awareness Week last month. It can all be a lot. Which is why hosts Jessica and Lindsay want to encourage you to take a break this month. Learn how to do that in this week's episode.

May 02, 202322:26
Episode 111: Shannon Brayton's Story

Episode 111: Shannon Brayton's Story

Join us this week with special guest Shannon Brayton as she shares her story.

Apr 25, 202334:18
Episode 110: Infertility as a Couple

Episode 110: Infertility as a Couple

Join us this week as we talk infertility as a couple with special guest and team member Casey Watkins and her husband Carl.

Apr 19, 202331:40
Episode 109: Joelle Samples's Story

Episode 109: Joelle Samples's Story

Tune in this week as Joelle Samples of YinRoot shares her story of infertility.

Apr 18, 202335:11
Episode 108: Look For Life

Episode 108: Look For Life

This week we welcome YTW team member Casey Watkins as we talk about how to look for life!

Apr 04, 202322:01
Episode 107: Your Membership to this Club is Valid...And it Never Expires

Episode 107: Your Membership to this Club is Valid...And it Never Expires

This week join us as we talk about why your membership to this club is valid because no matter what, you were never meant to sit on your couch alone.

Mar 28, 202318:13
Episode 106: Postpartum Depression After Loss

Episode 106: Postpartum Depression After Loss

Join us this week as we welcome Claire Olsen from Piper's Purpose as she shares about her postpartum depression after loss.

Mar 22, 202344:01
Episode 105: Sarah Elgouche's Story

Episode 105: Sarah Elgouche's Story

Join us this week as special guest, Sarah Elgouche, shares her story of infertility and secondary infertility.

Mar 14, 202342:01
Episode 104: How to Help Your Child Grieve: Tips from a Child Therapist

Episode 104: How to Help Your Child Grieve: Tips from a Child Therapist

Navigating loss is hard. Navigating loss with your children can feel impossible. Join us this week as child therapist, Misty Hinnefeld of Foggy Morning Therapy, shares her best tips for how to navigate grief with the children in your life. And even if you don't have children, we promise you'll find some excellent tips that are applicable to your own life in this special episode.

Mar 07, 202323:14
Episode 103: How to Build Your Support System

Episode 103: How to Build Your Support System

We often talk about how important it is to have a support system, but maybe you don't have one and you're left wondering how. Join us this episode as hosts Jessica and Lindsay share practical (and sometimes unconventional) tips for how to build a support system for yourself!

Feb 28, 202328:02
Episode 102: Show Up

Episode 102: Show Up

This week Jess and Lindsay talk about "showing up" not only for the loved ones in your life, but also for yourself, even when it isn't easy.

Feb 21, 202319:19
Episode 101: Let's Hear it From the Kids: Behr and Trotter Girl's Stories

Episode 101: Let's Hear it From the Kids: Behr and Trotter Girl's Stories

Join us in this episode as we have some extra special guests - our daughters!!! This episode felt so special to record and we hope you enjoy this little peak into how our kiddos grieve and live every day knowing they have missing siblings.

Feb 14, 202322:35
Episode 100: Celebrate!

Episode 100: Celebrate!

Yes you read that right, 100 episodes! This week join our whole team as we recap this year and celebrate our journey to 100 episodes!

Feb 07, 202321:38
Episode 99: Setting Goals For This Next Season
Dec 27, 202222:40
Episode 98: I'll Have A Blue Christmas

Episode 98: I'll Have A Blue Christmas

Join hosts Jessica and Lindsay, along with YWT team member Casey Watkins, as they talk about the struggles and heartache that come with the holiday season when you're missing a baby.

Dec 20, 202215:42