E119: From IVF Loss to Fostering 90+ Children: One Mother's Journey of Love Beyond Biology скачать в хорошем качестве

E119: From IVF Loss to Fostering 90+ Children: One Mother's Journey of Love Beyond Biology

When Irina Castellano was just 12 years old, babysitting neighborhood children, she never imagined her path to motherhood would include IVF, miscarriage, a heartbreaking termination, and fostering over 90 children across 25 years. In this powerful conversation, Irina shares her unique journey—one that began with a childhood dream of fostering, evolved through fertility challenges and reproductive loss, and ultimately led to creating a family through both biological birth and adoption while providing temporary homes for dozens of children in need. In this episode, we explore: • How Irina navigated miscarriage and the devastating decision to terminate a wanted pregnancy due to severe fetal abnormalities • Why her first miscarriage felt different from her later loss—and why both experiences were valid • The reality of fostering: reunification as success, even when it breaks your heart • How partners grieve differently and why we need more support for loss dads • The intersection of reproductive grief and foster care—letting go of children who return to birth families • Practical guidance for anyone considering fostering or adoption after loss • Why Irina advocates for IVF clinics to connect unsuccessful clients with fostering information • The foundational role of emotional processing in healing from any loss Key Themes: • Reproductive loss (miscarriage, termination for medical reasons) • Fertility challenges and IVF • Fostering and adoption pathways • Partner grief and support • Emotional healing and nervous system regulation • Creating family beyond biology Resources mentioned: • Irina's 4-week fostering exploration program • Louise Hay emotional healing workshops (February 7-8, Sydney): https://go.irinacastellano.com.au/opt... Connect with Irina: • Facebook: Irina Castellano • LinkedIn: Irina Castellano • Instagram: @irinasyd (  / irinasyd  )   Connect with Sharna: • Join my Newsletter: HERE (https://www.sharnasouthan.com/ihpl-pr...) • Apply for the Certification: HERE (https://www.sharnasouthan.com/certifi...) • IG: Biz Mentorship: @instituteofhealing_pl (  / instituteofhealing_pl  ) • IG: Podcast: @pregnancyloss_podcast  (https://www.instagram.com/pregnancylo...) • IG: Loss Support & Certifications: @insitituteofhealing.losssupport (  / instituteofhealing.losssupport  ) • LinkedIn: @sharnasouthan (  / sharna-southan-4a4684147  )   Leave a Review If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your reviews help other women find these conversations and realize they're not alone in their journey. Remember: You don't have to heal alone. Your grief is valid, your babies mattered, and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.   Resources & Support The Pregnancy Loss Recovery Method™ offers specialised support for bereaved mothers that treats pregnancy loss as reproductive trauma—because your experience deserves more than general grief counseling. Ready to transform your experience into expertise? If you're a bereaved mother practitioner called to support others through pregnancy loss, explore the Pregnancy Loss & Trauma-Informed Specialist Certification at: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/certifi... Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear Dimi's story.