Dr. Genevieve, a 40-year-old veterinarian from Australia, shares how she conceived naturally just one month after miscarriage by proactively changing her mindset. After devastating pregnancy loss at nearly 40, she invested in mindset work rather than waiting for more failures, transforming not just her fertility journey but her entire approach to life and work.
GenevieveAge 40· natural· BabyBefore
Devastated after miscarriage, believing she was too old, constantly worried about miscarrying again, people-pleasing at work despite pregnancy risks
Key Shift
Proactively invested in mindset work, set firm boundaries at work, practiced daily meditation, focused on positive thoughts instead of fear
After
Confident, boundary-setting, calm under pressure, naturally pregnant and protecting her pregnancy on her terms
Rosanne opens by challenging women to stop waiting for years of failure before addressing mindset, using Genevieve's story as proof that taking action early can prevent unnecessary suffering. She emphasizes that successful people get coaching before they fail, not after.
Genevieve shares her journey from career-focused woman to facing fertility challenges at nearly 40. After a devastating miscarriage, she recognized that mindset was the missing piece in her comprehensive approach to fertility.
The conversation reveals how Genevieve leveraged her professional strengths - systematic planning, full commitment, and follow-through - to succeed at fertility, including waking up at 2-3 AM for coaching calls.
Genevieve describes how mindset work enabled her to set unprecedented boundaries at work during pregnancy, refusing high-risk activities despite colleague pressure and protecting her pregnancy on her terms.
The interview concludes with Genevieve sharing how her fertility mindset work improved her parenting with foster children, work relationships, and overall stress management, demonstrating the broad impact of identity transformation.
“Genevieve miscarried on the second of January. My next cycle started on the second of February, and I was pregnant that month.”
— Rosanne Austin▶ 7:02
Yes, natural pregnancy at 40 after miscarriage is absolutely possible. Dr. Genevieve conceived naturally at 40 just one month after miscarriage by focusing on mindset transformation rather than accepting age-based limitations.
“Way too many women spend way too much time in misery trying to have their babies telling themselves, well, it's not so bad. I don't need to worry about that mindset stuff yet.”
— Rosanne Austin▶ 1:43
No, being proactive about mindset from the beginning can save you years of unnecessary struggle. Genevieve sought mindset coaching after just one miscarriage rather than waiting for multiple failures and conceived the very next cycle.
“This woman wasn't gonna let anything get in her way of being a mom, and she applied that fire and ferocity to other aspects of her life.”
— Rosanne Austin▶ 1:12
Type-A professional women can leverage their natural drive and systematic approach to succeed at fertility by applying the same dedication they use in their careers. This includes setting boundaries, following through on commitments, and investing in themselves.
“I said, well, I'm I'm a different case. I'm an older woman. I'm not a young woman. I'm on blood thinners. So if I had to get kicked by a cow or kicked by a horse, things could go dramatically wrong.”
— Genevieve▶ 13:36
Set clear boundaries that protect your pregnancy, even if colleagues pressure you based on what other pregnant women have done. Genevieve told her veterinary partners she wouldn't do high-risk large animal work or on-call shifts, prioritizing her baby's safety.
“You have to become the woman who succeeded before you succeed. And when you do that, there is this momentum. Like, you begin to see this ripple effect throughout other aspects of your life.”
— Rosanne Austin▶ 17:31
Yes, fertility mindset work creates positive ripple effects throughout your entire life. Genevieve experienced improvements in work relationships, parenting skills with foster children, and overall stress management after her fertility transformation.
“I miscarried on the second of January. My next cycle started on the second of February, and I was pregnant that month. Like, I couldn't even believe them.”
— Genevieve▶ 7:02
Results can happen very quickly when you fully commit to the work. Genevieve conceived naturally just one month after starting intensive mindset work, even after experiencing miscarriage and approaching age 40.
Genevieve's approach to getting ahead of fertility challenges through strategic mindset work
Recognize the gap
Identify what's missing in your fertility approach - Genevieve realized she had tried everything physical but hadn't addressed her thoughts and beliefs
Invest in yourself
Make the financial and time investment in mindset work as you would any other important goal, treating it as an investment rather than an expense
Show up fully
Commit completely to the process, even when inconvenient - get up early for calls, do the work, and follow through on all teachings
Set protective boundaries
Use your new mindset to establish boundaries that protect your fertility journey, even when others pressure you to do otherwise
Apply the transformation broadly
Use your fertility mindset work to improve other life areas like work relationships, stress management, and personal boundaries
Don't wait years to address mindset - be proactive about covering your bases before you're in crisis
Genevieve approached her 40th birthday and proactively sought mindset coaching after one miscarriage, conceiving naturally the very next cycle rather than enduring years of failed attempts.
Type-A professional women can leverage their natural drive and systematic approach to succeed at fertility
Genevieve used her veterinary medicine precision and planning mentality to systematically cover all bases including mindset, getting up at 2-3 AM Sydney time for coaching calls and following through completely.
Investing in yourself isn't throwing money away - it's the foundation for changing your entire life
Genevieve shifted from spending money on everyone else as a veterinarian to investing in herself, leading to pregnancy, better work boundaries, and improved relationships with foster children.
Professional women must set boundaries to protect their pregnancies, even when it means saying no to colleagues
Genevieve told her veterinary partners she would not do large animal work, take on-call shifts, or risk activities during pregnancy, despite pressure from colleagues who cited younger pregnant vets doing these tasks.
Mindset transformation creates ripple effects across all areas of life, not just fertility
Genevieve's mindset work led to natural conception at 40 after miscarriage, better boundaries at work, calmer parenting with foster children, and colleagues commenting on her positive changes.
You have to become the woman who succeeded before you actually succeed
Genevieve transformed her identity and approach first, then saw momentum build across her pregnancy, work relationships, and parenting, creating positive change in all life areas.
Miscarriage doesn't mean you're too old - it means you need to change your approach
Genevieve miscarried at 39 and initially thought everyone was right about her being too old, but conceived naturally at 40 the next cycle after changing her mindset rather than her age.
The supportive community of committed women accelerates your transformation
Genevieve looked forward to weekly group calls at 2-3 AM her time, finding that hearing other women's different stories but same purpose kept her motivated and accountable.
Don't wait years to address mindset - be proactive about covering your bases before you're in crisis
▶ 1:54Type-A professional women can leverage their natural drive and systematic approach to succeed at fertility
▶ 8:05Investing in yourself isn't throwing money away - it's the foundation for changing your entire life
▶ 11:10Professional women must set boundaries to protect their pregnancies, even when it means saying no to colleagues
▶ 13:05Mindset transformation creates ripple effects across all areas of life, not just fertility
▶ 20:25You have to become the woman who succeeded before you actually succeed
▶ 17:31Miscarriage doesn't mean you're too old - it means you need to change your approach
▶ 4:59The supportive community of committed women accelerates your transformation
▶ 15:49“You're too old to get pregnant naturally at 40, especially after miscarriage”
CONSIDER: Age is just a number - what matters is your mindset and approach to fertility
“Wait until you've tried everything else before investing in mindset work”
CONSIDER: Be proactive about mindset from the beginning to avoid years of unnecessary struggle
“Professional women must say yes to everything to prove their worth”
CONSIDER: Setting boundaries protects what matters most and demonstrates true strength
“This woman wasn't gonna let anything get in her way of being a mom, and she applied that fire and ferocity to other aspects of her life”
“Way too many women spend way too much time in misery trying to have their babies telling themselves, well, it's not so bad. I don't need to worry about that mindset stuff yet.”
“I said, well, I'm I'm a different case. I'm an older woman. I'm not a young woman. I'm on blood thinners. So if I had to get kicked by a cow or kicked by a horse, things could go dramatically wrong.”
“You have to become the woman who succeeded before you succeed. And when you do that, there is this momentum.”
“I'm not going to let the challenges I face right now get in my way. I am on the brink of turning forty. I wanna get my head on straight. I'm not willing to roll the dice with my dream of being a mom.”
“I think the biggest thing is is take the time and the money to invest in yourself. Believe in yourself and from a mindset point of view, it's everything is about mindset.”
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Frameworks & Methods
Limiting beliefs about fertility can persist for decades without any medical evidence and become self-fulfilling prophecies
Katie carried the belief 'there's something wrong, you can't have a baby' for 20 years starting from her teens, despite never attempting to conceive or having any medical tests to support this belief
Your desire speaking louder than fear in pivotal moments reveals your inner truth
When told 'this might be your only chance' after Katie's second trimester loss, her immediate internal response was 'fuck that' - her desire refusing to accept limitation
You are either the authority in your life or you hand that authority to somebody else - claim your authority
Caroline was told by fertility doctors she'd never conceive naturally with 36.9 FSH and 0.07 AMH, but she listened to her inner voice saying 'my body can do this' and conceived naturally within a year of mindset work.
Don't stop your life while you're on this fertility journey - you can live and be on this journey and have joy
Caroline was told to plan her wedding during her fertility journey, which brought joy back into her life. She conceived naturally in November, just two months after getting married in September.
