Super Cat and Francois share their extraordinary journey from six failed IVF cycles and being told they needed donor eggs to conceiving naturally in New York City on Christmas vacation. Their story demonstrates the power of mindset work, partner support, and shifting from scarcity to abundance.
Super CatAge 38· natural· Baby girlBefore
Obsessive problem-solving, taking 250 supplements monthly, waking partner at 3am with anxiety, fighting from despair
Key Shift
Shifted from fear-based control to abundance mindset, balanced medical protocol with joy and relaxation
After
Fighting from hope instead of despair, taking stands for what she wanted, trusting her body
Super Cat and Francois met during the pandemic when she was 35 and desperate to start a family. What began as a simple plan to freeze eggs as insurance quickly spiraled into a medical maze of failed treatments. Their journey from three IUIs and six failed IVFs to natural conception demonstrates the profound shift that happens when you move from fighting from despair to fighting from vision.
When doctors told Super Cat she needed donor eggs and a gestational carrier, she refused to accept unexplained infertility as laziness. Her determination to find answers led her to consult dozens of specialists internationally and send samples across continents. This medical advocacy, combined with Francois's unwavering support, set the foundation for their eventual success.
After completing the Fearlessly Fertile program, Super Cat shifted from obsessive problem-solving to balanced living. Their decision to splurge on a Christmas vacation in New York, despite the high cost, represented a stand for abundance over scarcity. They conceived on Friday the 13th of December, exactly nine months before Super Cat's 40th birthday, proving that joy and relaxation can coexist with medical protocols.
“When your mind and body are united and calibrated for success, you can make the seemingly impossible possible”
— Rosanne Austin▶ 52:12
Yes, it's absolutely possible to conceive naturally after failed IVFs. Super Cat conceived naturally at 38 after six failed IVF cycles, including four cycles with zero embryos.
“Unexplained infertility, for me, it was just like laziness. It doesn't cut it. If they're not able to find an answer, I would find an answer.”
— Super Cat▶ 13:45
Don't accept unexplained infertility as a final answer. Advocate for yourself, seek multiple opinions, and do your own research. Super Cat consulted dozens of specialists and sent samples internationally before finding success.
“The more in her feminine a woman can be, especially with her man, that there's, it opens something up in your ability to receive. Conceiving is all about receiving.”
— Rosanne Austin▶ 28:01
Partner support is crucial for fertility success. When a woman can be in her feminine energy while her partner provides masculine support, it opens her ability to receive, which is essential for conception.
“I think also that it's different fighting from a place of despair than from a place of hope.”
— Francois▶ 20:31
Mindset work is essential for fertility success. Fighting from hope and vision rather than fear and despair brings completely different energy that can facilitate conception even after multiple treatment failures.
“Taking a stand for what you really want, not what you could settle for, it's not the same.”
— Rosanne Austin▶ 33:35
Taking breaks that include joy and abundance can be beneficial, but not giving up entirely. Super Cat conceived during a Christmas vacation in New York when they prioritized enjoyment over strict fertility protocols.
“I decided that I wanted to have a baby by the time I'm forty. So... I really tried in that way.”
— Super Cat▶ 24:55
Yes, natural conception at 38 is absolutely possible even after treatment failures. Super Cat conceived naturally at 38 exactly nine months before her 40th birthday after six failed IVF cycles.
When you fight from vision rather than despair, you bring completely different energy to your fertility journey
Francois observed that Super Cat's entire mood and motivation changed when she shifted from fighting from despair to fighting from hope after doing the Fearlessly Fertile program, leading to their natural conception at 38 after six failed IVFs.
Nobody knows you like you, and at the end of the day, doctors go home to their children - you have to do what you need to do to go home to yours
Super Cat was told she needed donor eggs and a gestational carrier after six failed IVFs, but by advocating for herself and doing her own research, she conceived naturally at 38 during a Christmas vacation in New York.
When your mind and body are united and calibrated for success, you can make the seemingly impossible possible
Super Cat and Francois went from six failed IVF cycles with zero embryos in four cycles to conceiving naturally at 38 exactly nine months before her 40th birthday during their Christmas trip to New York.
The more you can be in your feminine with your man, the more it opens something up in your ability to receive - conceiving is all about receiving
Super Cat was consistently supported by Francois in his masculine energy as protector, allowing her to be in her feminine, which Rosanne believes facilitated their natural conception after six failed IVFs.
Unexplained infertility is just laziness - it doesn't cut it. If they can't find an answer, I'll find one
Super Cat refused to accept unexplained infertility as a diagnosis, consulted dozens of fertility specialists, sent samples to Europe and the US, and ultimately conceived naturally at 38 after being told she needed donor eggs.
Taking a stand for what you really want, not what you could settle for, changes everything
Instead of going to New York after Christmas when hotels were cheaper, Francois insisted they go during Christmas despite the high cost, and they conceived their baby on Friday the 13th of December during that trip.
You need balance - you need to do what's medically necessary, but you also need to eat ice cream sometimes and go out with friends
Francois observed that Super Cat conceived naturally after they shifted from obsessive problem-solving to including fun and relaxation, eating New York bagels with gluten and cream cheese during their Christmas vacation where they conceived.
A day three embryo is better than zero embryo - I fought so hard for him
Super Cat refused to dismiss day three embryos as 'garbage' when specialists criticized their quality, having experienced four IVF cycles with zero embryos out of six total cycles before conceiving naturally.
When you fight from vision rather than despair, you bring completely different energy to your fertility journey
▶ 21:41Nobody knows you like you, and at the end of the day, doctors go home to their children - you have to do what you need to do to go home to yours
▶ 15:57When your mind and body are united and calibrated for success, you can make the seemingly impossible possible
▶ 52:12The more you can be in your feminine with your man, the more it opens something up in your ability to receive - conceiving is all about receiving
▶ 28:01Unexplained infertility is just laziness - it doesn't cut it. If they can't find an answer, I'll find one
▶ 13:45Taking a stand for what you really want, not what you could settle for, changes everything
▶ 33:35You need balance - you need to do what's medically necessary, but you also need to eat ice cream sometimes and go out with friends
▶ 47:01A day three embryo is better than zero embryo - I fought so hard for him
▶ 17:39“When doctors say you need donor eggs after failed IVFs, you should accept that recommendation”
CONSIDER: You have just as much of a chance of being right as the doctors because nobody knows you like you
“You should save money and go on cheaper trips during fertility treatment”
CONSIDER: Take a stand for what you really want, not what you could settle for - invest in joy and abundance
“Problem-solving and taking hundreds of supplements is the path to fertility success”
CONSIDER: Balance is key - cover your medical bases but also prioritize joy, relaxation and connection
“Unexplained infertility, for me, it was just like laziness. It doesn't cut it. If they're not able to find an answer, I would find an answer.”
“Nobody knows you like you, and at the end of the day, they go home to their children. You have to do what you need to do to go home to yours.”
“I think also that it's different fighting from a place of despair than from a place of hope.”
“The more in her feminine a woman can be, especially with her man, that there's, it opens something up in your ability to receive. Conceiving is all about receiving.”
“When your mind and body are united and they are calibrated for success, you can make the seemingly impossible possible.”
“A day three embryo is better than zero embryo. I fought so hard for him. Come on.”
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Frameworks & Methods
Common Beliefs
You are the one fixing you, healing you—your medical team supports you, but ultimately you must believe in yourself
Agata went from trusting doctors completely through two failed IVF cycles to trusting herself and conceiving through IUI on the fourth attempt, now 26 weeks pregnant.
When treatment isn't working, stepping back to reassess your approach can reveal better options that align with your heart
Agata had never heard of IUI despite two failed IVF cycles. When she trusted her instinct for less invasive treatment and tried IUI, she conceived on the fourth attempt.
Statistics are not your destiny - you can choose to be an outlier rather than a statistic
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Fertility challenges transcend age - you can have the diagnosis of someone in their fifties while in your twenties
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