Ashlee & Bethany start their first episode (of what will likely be many) on their fertility journey so far.  The hope is to educate others on the steps ahead of them when they decide to start their family. If you're not at a point where you're ready for that step, this episode can either give you a glimpse into what lies ahead, or what your friends/family go through when they face their fertility journey.

Ashlee opens up about her father's battle with cancer, and how she navigated this hard time as both a daughter and a nurse.  Coping mechanisms to get through grief.  Signs in all shapes and forms; feeling your loved ones after they leave the physical world and the peace it can bring you if you allow yourself to be open to them.  Starting new traditions to celebrate the life and memories of those still with us, rather than waiting until it's too late to reminisce.

The first feelings of love as children and adolescents Ashlee & Bethany's instant connection Self-love and the power of hearing love song as it relates to YOURSELF, rather than other people Witnessing examples of love and how that reflects the love you search for as an adult Ashlee & Bethany answer questions about love from listeners

Prioritizing mental health in a world where "sick days" are limited and you don't have the physical symptoms to take the day off  Not living your authentic life, going against your internal knowing, and the effects that has on your mental health  The crippling worry of what other people are thinking of you and the spiral effect that can have on all areas of your life The journey of therapy and how things get messier before they get better

IT'S HAPPENING! This is an intro episode to set the tone of what our podcast will entail. This is a space to talk REAL talk - the good stuff, the hard stuff, and the stuff you didn't even know you wanted to talk about.  Want us to dive into a particular topic? Email us at wifelifebalance@gmail.com.  Cheers!