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Everything you need to know about The Antidote and how to navigate it
Welcome to The Antidote!
Whether you're just joining or revisiting, this guide will help you navigate the space, discover stories, and connect with the resources that matter most to you.
What You'll Find Here
This Substack is a blend of personal reflections, practical tools, and community support for those navigating the complex world of infertility and trying to conceive. Here's an overview of what you can explore:
Personal Reflections and Essays
Deeply personal, raw, and honest—these pieces capture the emotional and experiential realities of infertility:
The Day I Stopped Trying: Letting go of the relentless pursuit of pregnancy.
The Infertility Wellness Industry chewed me up and spat me out
Official Test Day - A Cartography: Navigating the emotions of IVF test day.
Parallel Lines: Mourning the future we imagined.
Bad Manners, Bedside: Addressing poor treatment from medical professionals.
The Waiting Room: The liminal space of waiting during infertility.
The Shipwreck: The heartbreak of a cancelled IVF cycle.
The Anatomy of an Announcement: Unpacking the pain of pregnancy announcements.
And many more—including critiques of toxic fertility wellness culture, explorations of grief, and moments of reflection and resilience.
Support for the Journey
These are practical resources designed to support your mind and body through the landscapes of trying to conceive:
The Balm (For Paid Subscribers): A four-hour series on befriending anxiety. Includes somatic practices, guided relaxation, and tools for nervous system care.
Meditations for Acupuncture:
The Heart Meridian
The Conception Vessel
Guided Rest Journeys:
Orion: A restorative yoga and yoga nidra session.
Heart to Womb: A meditation connecting heart and womb spaces.
Workshops and Community Offerings
For those looking to write, reflect, and connect:
Fertility Writers Workshop: A class to help you articulate and share your fertility story.
Infertility - The Meteor That Landed on My Friendships: An audio discussion about how infertility affects our relationships.
My upcoming workshop on fertility health anxiety
For Paid Subscribers
Your support helps sustain this space and brings added depth to the offerings. As a paid subscriber, you'll gain access to:
Exclusive courses like The Balm.
Additional meditations, workshops, and reflections.
Invitations to join intimate discussions and events.
How to Start
Dive Into the Essays: Start with The Day I Stopped Trying or The Shipwreck for a glimpse into shared experiences.
Explore Resources: If you’re seeking grounding and support, try a meditation like Orion or Unspooling.
Consider Subscribing: Unlock deeper tools and content with a paid subscription.
Thank you for being here.
This is a space of honesty, vulnerability, and support. However you’ve arrived, know that you’re not alone.