Cycles and Seasons
Cycles and Seasons is a podcast for all women in all seasons of life. Hosted by integrative nutrition coach and hormone health expert ,Jennifer Redmond, each episode dives deep into the phases of a woman’s life, offering holistic insights on hormonal health, fertility, perimenopause, and menopause. Whether you're seeking to optimize your fertility, find balance during perimenopause, or embrace the changes of menopause, this podcast provides expert advice, real-life stories, and practical tips to help you thrive at every stage.
Cycles and Seasons
Episode 44: Jodi's Path to Parenthood: Lessons for Your Own Journey
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In this episode Jennifer talks with Jodi Tolman, author, keynote speaker and online course creator devoted to helping others navigate the path to parenthood. After marrying her husband Jay at 40, and faced with infertility, Jodi spent six years pursuing treatment, adoption and donor egg IVF, ultimately building a family of three children. Jodi now helps others find their own best path to parenthood. Her story is shared in her best-selling memoir, “One From Each Column: My 46-Year Trek from Abusive Childhood to Elusive Motherhood.”
Key topics discussed:
- Jodi’s discovery, at age 40, that she had age-related infertility, and how her resilience helped her face it
- Why couples should identify their true priority - genetics, pregnancy, or parenting - early in the journey
- How Jodi and her husband “double-tracked” treatment and adoption at the same time
- The importance of building a trusted team - doctor, social worker, genetics counselor and mental health practitioner
- Why relying on trusted professionals, rather than “Dr. Google” or AI tools, matters for fertility education
- Staying hopeful and keeping an open mind through a long, uncertain journey
- Learning to grieve the dream of a genetic child while embracing the wonder of however your child arrives
- Ways male partners can stay engaged and feel involved throughout the process
- Preparing thoughtful questions before every medical appointment
- Jodi’s upcoming digital course, “From Powerless to Parenthood and Points Beyond”
Resources Mentioned:
- Jodi’s memoir: “One From Each Column: My 46-Year Trek from Abusive Childhood to Elusive Motherhood”
- Jodi’s upcoming digital course, “From Powerless to Parenthood and Points Beyond,” is launching soon
- All Paths Family Building, a New England-based nonprofit offering support groups, including for men
Connect with Jodi
- JodiTolmanSpeaks.com
- Contact information for speaking engagements and consulting is available on her website
Connect with Jennifer:
- Schedule a free Fertility Support Session
- Follow Jennifer on Instagram for more tips and insights: @jennredmondinhc
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Disclaimer: The Cycles and Seasons podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your healthcare professional regarding any symptoms or medical problems you are experiencing.