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\u201cI\u2019m so far away from the life I was supposed to have.\u201d\n\nJust one of the beautiful and profound statements Emily Getz makes in our open and frank conversations about her experience moving through secondary pregnancy loss and infertility. \n\nShe stopped me in my tracks with this statement because I believe it\u2019s a familiar refrain for so many of us (whether consciously or unconsciously); this belief that we should be somewhere other than right where we are. \n\nIn Emily\u2019s case, this idea she was missing out on the life she was supposed to have related to building her family. But of course, we can think this way about other aspect of our lives too, like our work, social or financial status, the quality of our relationships, or even our spiritual development. \n\nAnd when this belief is active within us, it can really suck all the fun and enjoyment out of the here and now, as Emily so beautifully illustrates through a story about her son Ryder. \n\nWe cover a lot of ground in this episode, but the overarching message is the need to let go of the life you thought you were supposed to have so you can have (and enjoy) the life meant for you. \n\nLetting go of beliefs, thoughts and things that aren\u2019t true to who we are, is essentially what healing allows us to do. \n\nAnd when we are willing to move through this painful and often scary process of healing, what awaits us on the other side is often unexpected (but super cool!) and always in alignment with the truth of who we are. \n\nFor Emily, one of those unexpected outcomes is the creation of her new podcast. Day 1 aims to normalize the experience of pregnancy loss and infertility - particularly here in Canada where for the most part, the conversation has yet to penetrate the mainstream - through interviews with experts and people with lived experience of infertility.\n\nBy carving out space for these important conversations, Emily hopes to create an amazing, positive loop: a better educated public who can respond more effectively to people experiencing infertility, who will then feel more understood by the people around them and be more likely to share their experience which will continue to educate the public ... An amazing positive loop, indeed. \n\nTo connect with Emily directly and subscribe to her podcast, follow her on Instagram @_day1podcast.\n\nI reached Emily at her home in Toronto.