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Teaching2020-02-24·10 min

EP52 What To Do When You Want To Give Up

EP52 What To Do When You Want To Give Up

Rosanne teaches that the moment you want to give up on your fertility journey is exactly when you need to double down, because that's when breakthroughs happen. She explains why giving up is the easy path that keeps you stuck, while doubling down forces growth and reveals capabilities you didn't know you had.

The Power of Mentors and Coaches

Rosanne shares how mentors who challenged her rather than coddled her were the real change makers in her life. She explains how having people who held a bigger vision for her and refused to tolerate excuses helped her reach places she never thought possible, including her transition from prosecutor to global fertility coach.

When to Double Down vs Give Up

The core teaching that when you want to give up is exactly when you need to double down because that's when breakthroughs happen. Rosanne contrasts the ease of giving up (staying in comfort zone) with the power of doubling down (finding capabilities you didn't know you had).

Why We Can't See What's Coming

Rosanne explains how we judge circumstances only on what we can see, missing what's brewing underneath. She challenges the 'I'll believe it when I see it' mentality, teaching that miracle mamas had to believe before they could see results.

Practical Exercise for Doubling Down

A step-by-step approach to identify what you're afraid of, research your excuses, and take action in those exact areas. Rosanne uses money as an example, showing how to move from making excuses to making investments in your success.

Questions This Episode Answers

What should I do when I want to give up on my fertility journey

When you wanna give up, that is the time to double down because that's when you get the breakthrough.

Rosanne Austin4:08

When you want to give up, that's the time to double down because that's when you get the breakthrough. Doubling down means refusing to give in to fear and instead demanding your breakthrough.

Why is giving up easy on the fertility journey

Giving up is easy. Giving up doesn't require you to get out of your comfort zone, change your perspective, and grow. Giving up is basically just relaxing into the embrace of your saboteurs.

Rosanne Austin4:28

Giving up is easy because it doesn't require you to get out of your comfort zone, change your perspective, or grow. It's basically relaxing into the embrace of your saboteurs and committing to staying where you're at.

How do I know where to double down on my fertility journey

Look at what you are afraid of or what makes you wanna give up. That is where you double down. What you are afraid of is where you are holding yourself back.

Rosanne Austin7:04

Look at what you are afraid of or what makes you want to give up - that is where you double down. What you're afraid of is where you're holding yourself back, whether it's money, time, failures, age, or lack of support.

What happens when you double down instead of giving up

When you double down, it's like a switch has been flipped. You learn how capable, resourceful, bold, and fearless you really are.

Rosanne Austin5:11

When you double down, it's like a switch has been flipped and you find a gear you didn't know you had. You gain the perspective needed to see new paths and learn how capable, resourceful, bold, and fearless you really are.

Why can't I see my fertility breakthrough coming

The mistake most of us make is judging our circumstances only based on what we can see. There is so much more going on than you can see with your eyes.

Rosanne Austin5:42

The mistake most of us make is judging our circumstances only based on what we can see. There's so much more going on beneath the surface that our biases, old stories, and ego blind us to.

Do I need to believe before seeing results on fertility journey

The real truth, and anyone who has had a miracle baby will tell you this, they had to believe it before they could see it.

Rosanne Austin6:23

Yes, anyone who has had a miracle baby will tell you they had to believe it before they could see it. The real truth is the opposite of 'I'll believe it when I see it.'

How to Double Down When You Want to Give Up

A practical exercise to identify your fear areas and take action instead of giving up

  1. 1

    Identify Your Fear

    Look at what you are afraid of or what makes you want to give up. Name it so you can claim it - whether it's money, time, number of failures, age, or being alone because no one else believes in you.

  2. 2

    Research Your Excuse

    Take your biggest excuse (like money) and do research to see how ridiculously available solutions are and how people overcome this challenge every day.

  3. 3

    Choose Your Anthem

    Instead of arguing in favor of your perceived limitations, sing the anthem of victory: 'Fuck that. I'm going to find a way.'

  4. 4

    Demand Your Breakthrough

    Shout back at your fear: 'I see you fear, but you aren't taking this from me. Not today, not ever.' Then take action in that area of fear.

All Teachings 9

TeachingEmpowering4:08

When you want to give up, that is the time to double down because that's when you get the breakthrough

Rosanne conceived naturally at 43 after years of fertility treatment failure by applying this principle of doubling down when everything seemed hopeless.

TeachingChallenging4:28

Giving up is easy and doesn't require you to get out of your comfort zone, change your perspective, and grow - it's basically relaxing into the embrace of your saboteurs

Rosanne's global work with women across six continents shows that those who give up stay stuck in the same patterns, while those who push through challenges achieve breakthroughs.

TeachingFierce4:50

Doubling down is saying 'I'm in this shit to win it' - when things are crumbling around you and you double down, you will gain whatever perspective you need to see a new path

Rosanne's own journey from failed fertility treatments to natural conception at 43 demonstrates how doubling down revealed new perspectives and paths she couldn't see before.

TeachingEmpowering5:11

When you double down, it's like a switch has been flipped and you find a gear that you didn't know you had - you learn how capable, resourceful, bold, and fearless you really are

This principle forms the foundation of the Fearlessly Fertile Method that has helped women globally make their mom dreams come true, as evidenced by the success stories featured on this podcast.

TeachingReframing5:42

The mistake most of us make is judging our circumstances only based on what we can see - we can't see what's brewing underneath

Rosanne's transition from thinking she would retire in courthouse hallways to having global reach demonstrates how current circumstances don't reveal future possibilities.

TeachingEmpowering6:23

Anyone who has had a miracle baby will tell you they had to believe it before they could see it - not 'I'll believe it when I see it'

This principle is demonstrated by every woman featured on the Fearlessly Fertile podcast who achieved success, including Rosanne's own natural conception at 43.

TeachingChallenging7:04

What you are afraid of is where you are holding yourself back - whether it's money, time, number of failures, age, or being alone because no one else believes in you

Rosanne's 12+ years coaching women ages 28-54 across six continents reveals these common fear patterns that keep women stuck on their fertility journeys.

TeachingChallenging7:25

If you're telling yourself you're gonna die if you invest x amount of dollars on this journey, do your research and see how ridiculously available that money is and how people do it every day

Women in Rosanne's Fearlessly Fertile Method program consistently overcome financial fears to invest in their success, with their results speaking for themselves.

TeachingFierce8:06

Instead of arguing in favor of your perceived limitations, sing the anthem of victory: 'Fuck that. I'm gonna find a way'

This mindset shift is central to the Fearlessly Fertile Method that has helped women around the world make their mom dreams come true despite perceived limitations.

Episode Tone
3 empowering3 challenging2 fierce1 reframing

Key Teachings 9

When you want to give up, that is the time to double down because that's when you get the breakthrough

4:08

Giving up is easy and doesn't require you to get out of your comfort zone, change your perspective, and grow - it's basically relaxing into the embrace of your saboteurs

4:28

Doubling down is saying 'I'm in this shit to win it' - when things are crumbling around you and you double down, you will gain whatever perspective you need to see a new path

4:50

When you double down, it's like a switch has been flipped and you find a gear that you didn't know you had - you learn how capable, resourceful, bold, and fearless you really are

5:11

The mistake most of us make is judging our circumstances only based on what we can see - we can't see what's brewing underneath

5:42

Anyone who has had a miracle baby will tell you they had to believe it before they could see it - not 'I'll believe it when I see it'

6:23

What you are afraid of is where you are holding yourself back - whether it's money, time, number of failures, age, or being alone because no one else believes in you

7:04

If you're telling yourself you're gonna die if you invest x amount of dollars on this journey, do your research and see how ridiculously available that money is and how people do it every day

7:25

Instead of arguing in favor of your perceived limitations, sing the anthem of victory: 'Fuck that. I'm gonna find a way'

8:06

Perspectives 3

When things get really hard, it's time to give up and protect yourself

CONSIDER: When you want to give up, that's exactly when you need to double down because breakthroughs come when you're at your breaking point

I'll believe it when I see it

CONSIDER: Anyone who has had a miracle baby had to believe it before they could see it

My current circumstances determine what's possible for me

CONSIDER: We can't see what's brewing underneath - there's so much more going on than what we can see with our eyes

Quotable Moments

When you wanna give up, that is the time to double down because that's when you get the breakthrough.

Rosanne Austin4:08

Doubling down is basically saying, no. I'm in this shit to win it.

Rosanne Austin4:50

When you double down, it's like a switch has been flipped. You find a gear that you didn't know you had.

Rosanne Austin5:11

Anyone who has had a miracle baby will tell you this, they had to believe it before they could see it.

Rosanne Austin6:23

I see you fear, but you aren't taking this from me. Not today, not ever.

Rosanne Austin6:44

Fuck that. I'm gonna find a way.

Rosanne Austin8:06

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