New to infertility treatments?
Feeling the weight of it all?
Want to take control of your journey?
Your Body-Mind Roadmap for the Journey Ahead
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If you’re a busy, driven woman navigating the emotional rollercoaster of infertility treatments for the first time, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, unsure, and, let’s be honest, totally alone. Maybe you’re wondering:
“What do I do next?”
“How do I survive this emotionally without falling apart?”
“Why does everyone seem to have advice, but nobody really gets it?”
Starting infertility treatments can feel like being dropped into a maze without a map. You're drowning in medical jargon, juggling endless appointments, and trying to navigate the emotional minefield of "what ifs." And if you're neurodivergent or wired a bit differently? That overwhelm isn't just doubled—it's amplified in ways others might not understand.
The Hidden Impact of Your Fertility Journey
Here's the truth: stress, trauma, and uncertainty don't just live in your head—they take up real estate in your body, too. (Yes, "The Body Keeps the Score" got it right!) Whether you're:
Processing the acute stress of daily injections
Managing the anxiety of endless two-week waits
Dealing with the chronic stress of a long fertility journey
Navigating sensory overwhelm in clinical settings
Trying to decode complex medical information in a way your brain can process
Your body feels it all. But what if there was a way to clear the fog, calm your nervous system, and approach this process feeling grounded and empowered—even as an "IVF newbie"?
Are you a busy working woman experiencing infertility issues and about to embark on assisted treatments for the first time?
Are you unsure of what to expect, what to do to improve your chances of success, how you will emotionally survive the entire process and freaked out by the prospect of being alone in your experience?
Let me show you how to thrive through your infertility journey with my Roadmap Through IVF online program.
The Hidden Connection: Your Body's Safety System & Fertility
Understanding Your Body's Intelligence
Every second of every day, your body is running an incredible safety check system called neuroception. Think of it as your body's own security scanner, working 24/7 to determine if you're safe enough to thrive, rest, and yes—reproduce.
Your Body's Three-Part Safety Scan
Four times every second, your system checks:
1. Inside: Your nervous system state
Are you in "fight or flight"?
Or "rest and digest"?
2. Outside: Your environment
Does it feel threatening?
Or nurturing and safe?
3. In-Between: Your relationships
Do your connections support regulation?
Or create more stress and tension?
Why This Matters for Your Fertility
Here's the revolutionary truth: Your body won't prioritize reproduction unless it feels fundamentally safe. This isn't just theory—it's biology. When your body is constantly scanning and finding threats:
Digestion becomes compromised
Reproductive function takes a back seat
Inflammation increases
Stress hormones dominate
Physical symptoms manifest
The Traditional TTC Trap
Traditional trying-to-conceive approaches often unknowingly create more stress:
Endless appointments
Overwhelming protocols
Relationship strain
Isolation
Constant high alert
Life put on hold
All of these trigger your body's threat response system, creating exactly the opposite of what we need for optimal fertility.
Trauma's Impact on Fertility
Trauma—whether from:
Childhood experiences (ACEs)
Sexual assault
Medical procedures
Other life events
Can keep your body stuck in that threat response, leading to:
Chronic inflammation
Hormonal disruption
Immune system challenges
Digestive issues
Sleep problems
Relationship difficulties
A New Path Forward
The good news? Understanding this connection gives us a powerful new approach:
"A rich, holistic approach to living—nurturing your inner world, external experiences, and the spaces in between—can enhance your overall wellness and support your journey to conception"
This isn't just positive thinking—it's neuroscience.
When we create:
• Deep sense of safety
• Strong support systems
• Regulated nervous system
• Mind-body connection
• Holistic wellbeing
We create the optimal foundation for fertility.
This Means:
• Moving from DOING to BEING
• Creating genuine felt safety
• Building authentic connections
• Supporting your whole system
• Honoring your body's wisdom
Your Body Knows the Way
This approach doesn't replace necessary medical interventions—but it creates the essential foundation that makes all other treatments more effective.
Remember: Your fertility journey isn't about forcing your body into submission. It's about creating the conditions where your body feels safe enough to thrive.
Because when your whole system feels safe, supported, and understood, that's when the magic can happen.
From survival mode to thriving—your body knows the difference. Let's help it feel safe again.
Introducing the Roadmap Through
IVF Online Program
This isn’t just another fertility support program.
This isn't just positive thinking—it's neuroscience.
This Program was specifically created for you if:
✨ You're new to infertility treatments and feel completely lost
✨ You're neurodivergent or think differently (and traditional resources just don't click)
✨ Your stress feels stuck on repeat, affecting your body, mind, and emotions in ways others might not get
✨ You need clear, structured guidance that respects how your brain works
The Body-Mind Approach That Makes This Program Different
Your body and mind are interconnected, and stress plays a bigger role than most programs acknowledge. While chronic stress doesn't cause infertility (let's put that myth to rest!), it can make this journey significantly harder on both your body and heart.
Your Complete Support System Includes:
Acute Stress Management
• Real-time calming techniques for triggering moments
• Sensory regulation tools for medical procedures
• Strategies for managing appointment anxiety
• Techniques to ground yourself during stress spikes
Chronic Stress Recovery
• Understanding your body's stress responses
• Tools to release stored trauma
• Techniques to reset your nervous system
• Methods to break stress cycles
Neurodivergent-Friendly Support
• Visual guides and structured workflows
• Sensory management strategies for clinical settings
• Information broken down into digestible pieces
• Customizable routines and templates
Emotional Resilience Building
• Processing tools for grief, stress and uncertainty
• Boundary-setting scripts and templates
• Self-advocacy frameworks
• Community connection opportunities
Your Transformation Journey
From Overwhelmed to Empowered
Become Fully Informed
• Access insider knowledge of the fertility industry
• Learn how to evaluate clinics effectively
• Understand which questions actually matter
• Discover how to customize treatment plans for your needs
Start Treatment Prepared
• Get clear, evidence-based guidance
• Understand your options fully
• Learn which strategies actually improve success rates
• Create your personalized preparation plan
Advocate with Confidence
• Master self-advocacy in medical settings
• Request sensory accommodations effectively
• Question protocols confidently
• Ensure your unique needs are met
Master Stress Management
• Develop personalized calming techniques
• Release stored trauma safely
• Reset your nervous system
• Build sustainable coping strategies
Balance Work and Treatment
• Create flexible scheduling systems
• Manage energy effectively
• Communicate needs professionally
• Prevent burnout proactively
Build Lasting Resilience
• Process emotions authentically
• Navigate uncertainty with grace
• Maintain hope realistically
• Strengthen self-compassion
Find Your Community
• Connect with understanding peers
• Share experiences safely
• Receive genuine support
• Build lasting connections
With the Roadmap Through IVF program, your infertility journey doesn’t have to feel like stumbling in the dark. Instead, you’ll feel informed, empowered, and ready to thrive—body, mind, and soul.
Meet Your Guide on This Journey
Hello! I'm Liz Bancroft
Founder of Hope Affirm Thrive, Counselling Psychologist, and Fellow Fertility Warrior
My Professional Journey
Before creating Hope Affirm Thrive, I spent over 14 years in the mental health field, wearing many hats:
• Counselling Psychologist
• Community Support Worker
• Mental Health Counsellor
With a Masters degree and specialized training in trauma-informed therapies like EMDR and Resource Therapy, I thought I had all the tools I needed to handle anything life threw my way.
But then came my own fertility story.
When Professional Expertise Meets Personal Experience
For 13 years, I battled infertility while trying to maintain my thriving career. This wasn't just any journey—it was:
• 5 years of active treatment
• 3 different fertility clinics
• 4 major surgeries
• 6 heartbreaking miscarriages
• Countless tears, hopes, and disappointments
I had spent nearly a decade building my career, feeling:
• Happy and fulfilled
• Connected and driven
• Independent and accomplished
Then infertility treatment turned my world upside down. Suddenly, I was:
• Struggling to juggle countless medical appointments
• Forced to give up my stable 9-to-5 position
• Treated like just another number in a system
• Expected to somehow "figure it out" on my own
• Battling anxiety, stress, and burnout
While my story eventually led to my beloved son, subsequent attempts for a sibling brought new waves of failure and disappointment. But these experiences gave me something invaluable: insight into what needs to change.
The Breaking Point That Led to Breakthrough
As I continued supporting therapy clients through:
• Complex perinatal depression
• Debilitating anxiety
• Treatment-related PTSD
• Profound grief and loss
I witnessed a troubling pattern: psychologists everywhere were:
• Drowning in endless waitlists
• Working extra hours to meet demand
• Burning out trying to help everyone
• Eventually closing their books to new clients
That's when it hit me: Why were we waiting until crisis point to help these women?
The Mission That Changed Everything
I dove deep into additional training with leading perinatal and fertility organizations, searching for solutions. What I found was:
• Gaps in preventative support
• Missing early intervention opportunities
• Lack of accessible resources
• No programs specifically designed for first-timers
This realization fueled my mission.
I combined:
✨ 14+ years of clinical expertise
✨ Personal battle scars and victories
✨ Specialized trauma-informed training
✨ Deep understanding of the emotional journey
✨ Passion for preventative support
To create something I wish had existed during my own journey.
Hope Affirm Thrive: Born from Experience, Built with Purpose
Today, I'm proud to offer what was missing in my own journey:
• An affordable, accessible support program
• Designed specifically for IVF first-timers
• Built to prevent trauma before it happens
• Created to help you thrive, not just survive
• Structured to support your unique needs
Because no one should have to:
• Navigate this journey alone
• Wait until they're breaking to get help
• Feel like just another number
• Sacrifice their career for treatment
• Learn everything the hard way
My Promise to You
Whether you're:
• Just starting your fertility journey
• Feeling overwhelmed by the process
• Trying to balance work and treatment
• Processing complex emotions
• Looking for genuine understanding
I'm here to offer the support I wish I'd had—practical, compassionate, and designed to help you thrive through this journey, not just endure it.
"Because your fertility story deserves better than just survival mode."
No toxic positivity. No one-size-fits-all solutions. Just real, practical support that honors your unique needs and experiences.
Ready to Transform Your Journey?
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Because you’re not “just a number”—and you’re certainly not alone. You’ve got this, and I’ve got you.
