By Tina Padia – Tina Fertility Coach, Certified Life Coach (ICI), Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Sound Bowl Therapy and Reiki Practitioner. Neuroscience BSc. (Hons)
“I was emotionally drained and wasn’t sure if I could endure another IVF cycle… But then I experienced a huge mental, physical and spiritual shift that built up my strength, hope and resilience and made me the mum I am today.”
My four-year fertility journey was beyond what I ever imagined. I wasn’t prepared for the emotional rollercoaster that came with it. No one truly prepares you for the depth of the emotions and mental anguish you’ll face. No one really tells you the truth because they also don’t know and cannot predict how long you will be on this fertility rollercoaster for. I never once thought in a million years that I would be the 1 in 6 couples that would go through IVF treatment to have a baby.
Like many women and couples, I assumed one cycle would be enough.
Reality hit hard: it took us four years and multiple cycles, major surgery and working with 6 different medical and holistic specialists to have our miracle baby boy. After failed attempts and no viable blastocysts, I felt numb. During this time, I began training as a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and a Life Coach which marked a pivotal shift in my journey and my life.
What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and How Did It Transform My Life?
NLP Focuses on the connection between our thoughts, language, and behaviour. It helped me understand and change beliefs that were ingrained in me that were holding me back, reshaping my mindset and behaviour to positively influence my IVF journey.
In practical sense this is what I started to do to change my thoughts, my behaviour and my ability to learn how to manage my emotions, work on myself and therefore my mental state to build up the strength and resilience that I needed in to continue on my fertility journey:
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
By identifying and reframing negative thoughts, I shifted from feeling defeated to hopeful. My internal dialogue changed from “this will never work” to “I have a chance, and I believe this will work for me.” This shift fuelled me and gave me a new sense of hope, drive and determination – nothing was going to stop me. It also helped me to come to the realisation that no one was going to do this work for me, I had to do it for myself, to help myself.
Visualising My Future
Using visualisation techniques, I vividly imagined and felt what it would be like to be a mum. I still remember the picture I would imagine – it was all three of us (me, my husband and baby boy) on a stunning beach in Thailand playing in the water – I am holding my boy whilst my husband is playing around in the sea and I can hear the waves gently crashing and feel the sun’s heat on my skin. There were also other visualisation exercises that I would do to help me deepen my connection to my future self and the abundance of love and possibilities that were waiting for me. Visualising is so powerful and transformative. When you repeatedly visualise yourself accomplishing your goals, your brain begins to perceive those outcomes as more attainable and your mind and body start to work towards that goal. It also helps you connect to the universe to put out there what you desire the most (this is where science meets holistic practices).
Emotional Coping and Support
NLP taught me strategies to manage my emotions and maintain mental clarity. This emotional resilience was crucial throughout the highest of highs and lowest of lows on my journey. Once I was aware of what I was thinking and feeling and how this was manifesting itself in my body, I could then use the tools and techniques to create a shift every, single, day.
My coaching style is transformational on your fertility journey, helping you shift your mindset, manage emotions, and create a sense of hope and empowerment. By working with me, you can navigate your fertility challenges with renewed strength and resilience, opening the door to new possibilities for your life to motherhood and beyond.
The Role of Holistic Energy Healing
For some, holistic energy healing may sound a bit out there, but it played a crucial role in my journey. As a spiritual person, I was introduced to the power of meditation and yoga from a young age. Emotions and thoughts manifest in our bodies, causing imbalance. As a Reiki Practitioner, I practiced Reiki daily during my fertility journey and treatments. This ancient Japanese form of energy healing grounded me, calmed my nervous system, and rebalanced the energy flow through my body and gave me back a sense of control over myself.
Sound Bowl Therapy:
In addition to Reiki, I became a practitioner in Sound Bowl Therapy, completing levels 1, 2, and 3 here in Singapore (I’m originally from London currently living in Singapore). Sound Bowl Therapy uses vibrational sound to help reduce stress and anxiety, alters consciousness, and create a deep sense of peace and well-being. Incorporating this into my practice, I found it incredibly beneficial in my own healing journey. The therapeutic sounds helped me release blocked subconscious and conscious emotions and align my energy, providing a deeper sense of calm and balance.
Connecting with Me
NLP coaching and holistic energy healing combined truly changed the course of my life and it still continues to do. I am truly grateful that I get to share this and help and support so many other incredible women around the world that feel alone on their fertility journey.
You are amazing, you are worthy and you are allowed to give yourself much needed grace compassion and love.
If you’re in the depths of infertility, feeling emotionally exhausted and alone, I’m here to help. As a Fertility Coach and Holistic Practitioner, I can support you through infertility with mind-body connection practices and help transform your journey from pain to hope and the belief that you will be OK.
Reach out to me to find out more about my services and how I can support you.
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Email: dhanjitina@hotmail.com
Website: www.tinafertilitycoach.com
Watch Tina chat to Sara from IVF babble:
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