What exactly is a fertility coach—and how do you know if you need one?

In this solo episode, host Eloise Drane explores the supportive, grounded world of fertility coaching. Whether you're navigating IVF, considering egg freezing, or feeling stuck in the quiet in-between spaces of family building, this episode is a gentle guide to the kind of support many people don’t know is available—and deeply need.

Eloise breaks down what fertility coaches actually do, how they differ from therapists and doctors, and why this kind of care can be invaluable when you're facing overwhelming decisions, emotional burnout, or pressure to figure everything out alone.

This isn’t about doing more—it’s about finding support that helps you feel more like yourself in the middle of it all.

• (00:00) A moment of post-appointment overwhelm many listeners will recognize

• (01:45) The invisible mental load of fertility—and why support often comes too late

• (04:55) What a fertility coach actually does (and doesn’t do)

• (10:17) How coaches differ from therapists, doctors, and even your inner circle

• (15:22) The different types of fertility coaches: emotional, logistical, holistic

• (20:05) Who fertility coaching is for—and why it’s not just for IVF

• (26:32) Who may not need coaching right now (and why that’s okay)

• (29:40) Why support doesn’t have to wait until you’re at your limit

• (32:08) Letting care be part of the plan—not just a response to crisis

Website: thefertilitycafe.com
Instagram: @fertilitycafe

• (00:00:00) - Fertility Cafe
• (00:01:23) - Fertility Coaching: What is it?
• (00:02:52) - Why Fertility Coaching Matters
• (00:04:26) - What Does a Fertility Coach Actually Do?
• (00:06:37) - What Kind of Support Would I Need From a Fertility Coach?
• (00:13:47) - Fertility Coaching: Who Does It Help?