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EP291: 9 Years, Stage 4 Endo, Repeated Failed IVF, and A 0% Chance to Pregnant Naturally: Erika’s Story

EP291: 9 Years, Stage 4 Endo, Repeated Failed IVF, and A 0% Chance to Pregnant Naturally: Erika’s Story

Erica shares how she conceived naturally at 31 after 9 years of trying, stage 4 endometriosis, multiple failed IVF cycles, and being given a 0% chance of natural conception. Through mindset work, faith, and trusting her body, she transformed her fertility journey from desperation to empowerment.

ErikaAge 31· natural· Baby
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Statistics are not your destiny - you can choose to be an outlier rather than a statistic▶ 2:36

Miracle Mama: Erika

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Before

Desperate, feeling punished by God, making rash decisions from panic, negative mindset

Key Shift

Chose happiness over desperation, reconnected with faith, decided no more hormones, learned to forgive herself

After

Empowered, faithful, trusting her body, making decisions from love not fear

EndometriosisLow AMHUnexplained InfertilityAutoimmune IssuesOvarian Cysts
Mind-Body ConnectionHealing & ForgivenessSpiritual ConnectionTrusting Your Body

Nine Years of Medical Challenges and Failed Treatments

Erika's fertility journey began at 29 with unexplained infertility and low AMH, leading to multiple IVF cycles at renowned NYC clinics. Despite surgeries for polyps, five embryos from her first retrieval, and various interventions, nothing worked. Her journey became increasingly complex with the discovery of stage 4 endometriosis throughout her pelvis, autoimmune conditions, and eventually being told she had zero chance of natural conception.

The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything

After years of focusing solely on medical treatments, Erika discovered Rosanne's podcast during a moment of desperation. She realized she had never addressed her mindset - the shame, self-blame, and feeling punished that had accompanied her journey. Through reconnecting with faith, choosing happiness over desperation, and learning to trust her body again, Erika transformed her relationship with her fertility journey.

Natural Conception Against All Odds

After deciding she no longer wanted hormone treatments and focusing on joy, nutrition, and spiritual connection, Erika conceived naturally in Florida during her husband's 40th birthday celebration. At 21 weeks pregnant during this interview, she represents the power of choosing to be an outlier rather than accepting statistical limitations, proving that miracles can happen when we open our hearts to possibility.

Questions This Episode Answers

Can you get pregnant naturally with stage 4 endometriosis

“When things look really bad, that's where you open the door to a miracle”

— Rosanne Austin▶ 28:28

Yes, natural pregnancy with stage 4 endometriosis is possible. Erika conceived naturally after 9 years of trying, despite having stage 4 endometriosis throughout her pelvis, uterus, and ovaries, plus multiple failed IVF cycles.

What to do when IVF keeps failing

“I never really thought about my mindset. I just thought, well, here's my problem. These doctors are here to help me, and we can just create these babies in the lab and put it back in me, and it should work.”

— Erika▶ 6:36

When IVF keeps failing, consider addressing your mindset and emotional state. Erika had multiple failed IVF cycles over 9 years before shifting her focus to happiness, faith, and trusting her body, which led to natural conception.

How to overcome fertility desperation and anxiety

“I wanted to gift myself something different. I just wanted to be happy.”

— Erika▶ 19:41

Take a step back and choose happiness over desperation. Focus on forgiveness, reconnecting with faith, and trusting your body. Erika transformed her 9-year journey by deciding to gift herself happiness instead of making rash decisions from panic.

Can you get pregnant with 0 percent chance

“Statistics are not your destiny - you can choose to be an outlier rather than a statistic”

— Rosanne Austin▶ 2:36

Yes, you can overcome 0% odds with the right mindset and approach. Erika was given a 0% chance of natural conception due to stage 4 endometriosis and multiple failed treatments, yet conceived naturally after mindset work.

What is the role of mindset in fertility success

“You can't out treat, out yoga, out supplement, out Reiki, a shitty mindset.”

— Rosanne Austin▶ 34:39

Mindset is foundational to fertility success. You can't out-treat, out-yoga, or out-supplement a negative mindset. The mind and body work together, and addressing limiting beliefs is essential for creating the conditions for conception.

How long can fertility journeys take

“Nine years. Stage four endo. Repeated failed IVF and a zero percent chance to pregnant naturally.”

— Erika▶ 0:52

Fertility journeys can take many years. Erika's journey lasted 9 years with multiple treatments and setbacks before her success. The key is maintaining hope and being willing to try different approaches, including mindset work.

How to Transform Fertility Desperation into Empowerment

Erika's approach to shifting from 9 years of desperate treatment-seeking to empowered conception

  1. 1

    Take a step back

    Remove yourself from the cycle of rushing into the next treatment and give yourself space to breathe

  2. 2

    Choose happiness over results

    Make a conscious decision to prioritize your joy and wellbeing over getting pregnant at any cost

  3. 3

    Reconnect with faith

    Return to spiritual practices that ground you and help you trust in something bigger than your circumstances

  4. 4

    Address your mindset

    Work on limiting beliefs, forgiveness, and the emotional patterns that keep you stuck in fear

  5. 5

    Trust your body's wisdom

    Learn to listen to what your body needs rather than forcing treatments that don't feel right

  6. 6

    Build the right support team

    Seek practitioners who see your potential, not just your problems, including those who can help with mindset

All Teachings 10

TeachingEmpowering2:36

Statistics are not your destiny - you can choose to be an outlier rather than a statistic

Erika overcame stage 4 endometriosis, multiple failed IVF cycles, and a 0% chance of natural conception to conceive naturally at 31 after 9 years of trying.

EndometriosisIVF Failure
Deciding to Believe
Statistics determine your outcome
Deciding to Believe
ReframeReframing3:38

Fertility challenges transcend age - you can have the diagnosis of someone in their fifties while in your twenties

Erika was told at 29 that her AMH and egg counts were like those of a 50-year-old, yet she still conceived naturally at 31.

Low AMH
Challenging Beliefs
Age determines fertility
Challenging Beliefs
BreakthroughEmpowering6:36

Mindset was the missing piece - all the external treatments failed until addressing the internal work

Erika tried multiple IVF cycles, Reiki, acupuncture, and surgeries for 9 years without success, but conceived naturally after working on her mindset and choosing happiness over desperation.

EndometriosisIVF Failure
Mind-Body ConnectionFearlessly Fertile Method
External treatments alone will solve fertility
Mindset Shift
TeachingFierce34:39

You can't out-treat, out-yoga, out-supplement, or out-Reiki a shitty mindset

Erika tried Reiki, acupuncture, multiple IVF cycles, and surgeries for 9 years without success until she addressed her mindset and conceived naturally.

IVF Failure
Mind-Body Connection
External treatments alone create success
Mindset Shift
BreakthroughComforting22:05

Learning to forgive yourself and reconnect with faith is essential for healing

Erika learned to forgive herself, stop feeling punished, reconnect with church and faith after her grandmother's death, which was part of her transformation before conceiving naturally.

Healing & ForgivenessSpiritual Connection
External forces will punish bold decisions
Healing & ForgivenessSpiritual Connection
BreakthroughEmpowering23:01

Taking a step back and choosing happiness over desperation can change everything

Erika made the conscious decision to gift herself happiness and stop making rash decisions from desperation, which led to her natural conception after 9 years of failed treatments.

Empowered Surrender
Desperation leads to results
Surrendering ControlFinding Joy
TeachingEmpowering23:17

As long as you have your ovaries, uterus, and a period, there's hope

Erika was reminded that despite her short periods and fertility challenges, she still had all her reproductive organs functioning, and she went on to conceive naturally.

Trusting Your Body
Age determines fertility
Trusting Your Body
BreakthroughEmpowering31:04

You can't believe everything a doctor says - you have to do your own research

Erika sought multiple opinions from Columbia and NYU specialists before finding Dr. Andrea Badali, the right surgeon for stage 4 endometriosis who could preserve fertility, rather than just draining cysts as other doctors suggested.

Endometriosis
Medical Advocacy
Doctors always know best
Medical Advocacy
BreakthroughEmpowering30:12

The decision to stop hormones opened the door to natural conception

Erika made the conscious decision that she didn't want any more hormones in her body, and shortly after this decision, she conceived naturally in Florida.

Trusting Your BodyHell Yes / Hell No
More treatment equals better results
Trusting Your Body
TeachingEmpowering28:28

When things look really bad, that's where you open the door to a miracle

Erika had the worst possible fertility history - stage 4 endometriosis, multiple failed IVF, 0% natural conception chance, autoimmune conditions - yet conceived naturally after opening her heart and believing bigger.

EndometriosisIVF FailureAutoimmune Issues
Deciding to Believe
Boundaries are selfish
Deciding to Believe
Episode Tone
7 empowering1 reframing1 fierce1 comforting

Key Teachings 10

Statistics are not your destiny - you can choose to be an outlier rather than a statistic

▶ 2:36

Fertility challenges transcend age - you can have the diagnosis of someone in their fifties while in your twenties

▶ 3:38

Mindset was the missing piece - all the external treatments failed until addressing the internal work

▶ 6:36

You can't out-treat, out-yoga, out-supplement, or out-Reiki a shitty mindset

▶ 34:39

Learning to forgive yourself and reconnect with faith is essential for healing

▶ 22:05

Taking a step back and choosing happiness over desperation can change everything

▶ 23:01

As long as you have your ovaries, uterus, and a period, there's hope

▶ 23:17

You can't believe everything a doctor says - you have to do your own research

▶ 31:04

The decision to stop hormones opened the door to natural conception

▶ 30:12

When things look really bad, that's where you open the door to a miracle

▶ 28:28

Perspectives 3

“Statistics and medical history determine your fertility outcome”

CONSIDER: You can choose to be an outlier rather than a statistic, regardless of your medical history

“Age is the primary factor determining fertility success”

CONSIDER: Fertility challenges can impact women at any age - it's about how you overcome, not when

“External treatments and interventions are the solution to fertility problems”

CONSIDER: Mindset is the foundation that makes everything else work - you can't out-treat a shitty mindset

Quotable Moments

“You can't out treat, out yoga, out supplement, out Reiki, a shitty mindset.”

— Rosanne Austin34:39

“When things look really bad, that's where you open the door to a miracle”

— Rosanne Austin28:28

“I wanted to gift myself something different. I just wanted to be happy.”

— Erika19:41

“Am I gonna be an outlier or am I going to be a statistic?”

— Rosanne Austin2:36

“I learned that nothing, you know, was something like, this whole journey was meant for me to learn about myself and what I'm capable of becoming.”

— Erika22:05

“You can't believe everything that a doctor says, and the doctor is not going to solve all your problems.”

— Erika31:04

This Story Proves

Natural conception with 0% oddsStage 4 endometriosis to pregnancy9-year journey to successMultiple failed IVF to natural conceptionMindset transformation miracle

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