Cautious Optimism: An Infertility Podcast
Welcome to Cautious Optimism: An Infertility Podcast. We are three friends eternally bonded by our individual heartaches with infertility. Join us as we discuss the ups and downs that often accompany the road to parenthood. Here’s to hoping for the best and being cautiously optimistic about the future.
Episodes
43 episodes
The One Where Without Lemons There Wouldn't Be Lemonade: Jessica Palu
So grateful to interview a wonderful friend and awesome human being Jessica Palu this episode! Jess thought her plan for her family was going to go fairly smoothly when her first four pregnancies came easily with no issues. Little did she know ...
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Episode 43
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1:14:35
The One Where Clinging To Hope Is All We Have: Anna Dalton
Meeting Anna at a random girl's night last month couldn't have been a bigger blessing-there's nothing more special than connecting with a friend who knows the path of infertility and can relate to all the different ups and downs that go with it...
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Episode 42
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1:27:51
The One Where "Patience Has Her Perfect Place" In Our Becoming
A long awaited reunion episode is here! The three of us are back together to share a vulnerable and special conversation going through life's updates over the past year. Although we are each on such different paths of grief, joy, struggle...
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Episode 41
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1:03:54
The One With A Nudge In a Different Direction: Diondra Terry
So happy to be back and to have a new episode to share with you all with our friend Diondra Terry! Diondra is no stranger to the struggles of infertility and has experienced so many different challenges along the way to creating her family. She...
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Episode 40
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45:31
The One Where A Step Forward Is Better Than Standing Still: Brighton Capua
We are back in a new year with a new episode and we are so excited to share this one! Mental health is something we have always wanted to talk about more on this podcast and we couldn't be more grateful to have our friend Brighton Capua share h...
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Episode 39
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57:28
The One Where The Embryo Just Wouldn't Stick: Paige Devey
We are so happy to have Paige on this week to share her experience with infertility with us! Paige's path led her to jump right into IVF which was followed by some devastating unsuccessful transfers. After further testing and learning of a new ...
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Episode 38
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49:03
The One Where Living In The Present Is All That Matters
We have been absent way too long and are happy to be back together with an episode for you all after a few months off!This episode Karly shares about her miracle baby boy Hayes who arrived back in October 2021. Gratitude and happiness are t...
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Episode 37
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24:32
The One Where With Time, The Answers Will Shine: Sarah Larson
We are so blessed to hear from Sarah Larson on our episode this week! Sarah has experienced parenthood in ways she never expected but it has turned out to be such an immense blessing that has also been accompanied by unexpected challenges in he...
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Episode 36
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38:48
The One Where Empathy Is Earned: Michelle Larson
In this episode we hear from our wonderful friend Michelle Larson about her unique experiences with motherhood. She shares with us the miraculous birth and life of her sweet daughter Rose and how she has conquered so much in her short 5 years o...
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Episode 35
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59:17
The One With The Crash Course In Grief: Anne Rowley
On this episode we talked with Anne Rowley a friend of the podcast. She shares her experiences as she has learned to walk paths she never anticipated and how she has found strength in vulnerability. Loss and grief can be so isolating and ...
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Episode 34
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58:28
The One With The "Pinch Me" Moments: Ariana Harris
Today we have a new episode of the Cautious Optimism podcast. We have our friend Ariana as a guest today sharing her amazing story of her path and journey to motherhood. Ariana shares her experience of having to shift expectations early on in w...
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Episode 33
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45:08
The One Where There Is Happiness Through The Hard: Cicily Oldham
We are so grateful to have Cicily Oldham as a guest this week! Cicily and her husband Dave are no strangers to the world of infertility and spent ten years trying and trying to grow their family. After they welcomed their son here naturally the...
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Episode 32
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42:07
The One With Karly's Updates
Last but not least we finally get to hear updates from Karly! In Karly’s story that she shared a full year ago we learned of the intimate details of how she and her husband Jordan were dealing with the aftermath of yet another heart breaking lo...
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Episode 31
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37:02
The One With Chelsey's Updates
We are so excited to catch up with Chelsey this week! It's amazing all the miraculous things that can occur in just a year's time. Chelsey shares with us about her beautiful baby girl Arlo as well as how her relationship with her has differed f...
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Episode 30
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37:15
The One With Karin's Updates
We can hardly believe that The Cautious Optimism Podcast is coming up on a year anniversary from its launch date! We’ve never wanted this podcast to be all about our stories, but a lot has happened in each of our lives this past year and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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27:24
The One With The Infertility Brain
HI FRIENDS, we are back and have missed sharing and connecting with you as we've taken a little break over the summer. Today, Karly, Chelsey & Karin talk about something they call "Infertility Brain". We hope this is a positive ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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24:53
The One When There Is Nothing Wrong With Wanting More: Mattie Larsen
We are back this week with our guest Mattie Larsen. Mattie is no stranger to all things infertility. She was met with challenges to get pregnant from the start which ultimately led her and her husband to explore IVF. Although it wasn't the smoo...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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47:28
The One With Lessons Of The Heart: Anna Chitty Part Two
Today is part 2 of our interview with Anna Chitty. Anna shares some memories that brought some light during Desi’s hospital stay. She details the events leading up to Desi’s passing and the heartbreak that follows when losing a child. She...
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Episode 26
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49:42
The One With Lessons Of The Heart: Anna Chitty Part One
This week we are grateful to our guest Anna Chitty for sharing her story. Anna is a friend of the podcast and her experience with loss, unmet expectations and trying to live life through the unimaginable is one we know so many will connect with...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:03:23
The One With The Infertility Learning Curve: Kelsey Filewicz
Today we are incredibly lucky to share our very first interview with a PODCAST LISTENER! We connected with the amazing Kelsey Filewicz through social media thanks to our platform with the Cautious Optimism Podcast that brought us all together w...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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41:52
The One With The Trip To Holland: Michelle Burton
We are so excited to share this interview this week! Karly sits down with Chelsey and her gestational carrier (surrogate) Michelle Burton to discuss the amazing experiences these two have undergone over the last year. Michelle shares her amazin...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:01:21
The One Where We Celebrate You Wherever You Are On Mother's Day
Karly, Chelsey & Karin are together again on today's episode to talk about the sometimes very difficult emotions that can accompany Mother's Day. We want you to know that wherever you find yourself today that we love you, see you, and...
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Episode 22
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23:32
The One Where A Body Can Overcome The Impossible: Becky Freestone
We are so thankful and excited to have Becky Freestone on to share her story with us this week! Not only is Becky a cherished friend and neighbor but also an infertility warrior in every way. Her story is incredible and at times unbelievable of...
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Episode 21
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51:26
The One From An Ultrasonographer's Perspective: Kari Wood
In this episode we are joined by an incredible Ultrasonographer, educator, and dear friend Kari Wood. Kari has over 10 years of experience in this industry and has a unique perspective into the challenges of those struggling with in...
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Episode 20
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24:00
The One When Grief Knows Grief: Oakley Peterson
We are back this week with an incredible interview with Oakley Peterson @nothingdownaboutit. Oakley is a Northern California girl who has embraced Utah as her home after marrying her husband Scott 12 years ago. Oakley describes her...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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49:53