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we head into the holiday season, remember that it's okay to prioritize your well-being, and when you're dealing with something as challenging as infertility, it's okay to have mixed emotions.","episode_intro_guest":"Dr. Georgia Witkin","episode_intro_company":"Progyny","episode_banner_section_intro_text":"This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it\u2019s really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It\u2019s our mission to give those struggling a platform to be heard, a community connection, and an opportunity to raise awareness of the 1 in 6 who, for many reasons, struggle with infertility.","episode_page_title":"Episode 197: Dr. Witkin in Your Corner: Mental Health and the Holidays","episode_embed_code":"<iframe style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34167550\/height\/128\/theme\/modern\/size\/standard\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/ffffff\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/stats-code\/landing197\/font-color\/000000\" width=\"100%\" height=\"128\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>","episode_details":"<span data-contrast=\"auto\">This time of year can be magical, but it can also come with stress, especially when family gatherings include tough conversations or well-meaning but intrusive questions like, <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\"When are you starting a family?\"<\/span><\/i>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this episode, we\u2019re joined by Dr. Georgia Witkin, clinical psychologist and infertility expert. She shares practical advice on handling the holidays so you can enjoy the season. She\u2019ll walk us through her empowering pre-holiday checklist with strategies to navigate the holiday gathering; from preparing thoughtful responses for tough questions, to leaning into moments that bring you peace and joy.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether it\u2019s finding ways to stay present or exploring new traditions that work for you, this episode is about helping you reclaim the holidays on your terms. And stick around for Dr. Witkin\u2019s answers to your personal questions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guest: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dr. Georgia Witkin, Clinical Psychologist, Infertility Expert, and Head of Patient Services Development at Progyny<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Host: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dan Bulger, Progyny<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more resources on Mental Health and the Holidays<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, watch our latest webinar: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/progyny.com\/blog\/fertility-family-building\/supporting-emotional-wellness-navigating-boundaries-and-stress-during-family-building-journey\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Supporting emotional wellness: Navigating boundaries and stress while on a family building journey<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information, visit Progyny\u2019s Podcast page and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.progyny.com\/education\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Progyny\u2019s Education page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for more resources. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility. Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:thisisinfertility@progyny.com.%E2%80%AF\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">thisisinfertility@progyny.com.<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\n<span data-contrast=\"none\">This episode is also a video! Watch it here:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/e4tajI0CuQg\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>Planning for Uncomfortable Questions\r\n<\/b><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">01:12 \u2013 03:21<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If fertility is an issue and you're planning to spend time with your friends and family who already know about your issue:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be ready to let them know that you are not to blame<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for the problems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\r\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your sister-in-law tells you to \u201cjust relax\u201d and you\u2019ll get pregnant, explain that <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">infertility causes stress, and not the other way around.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Practice answers to difficult or insensitive questions: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your answers can be funny, they can be serious, they can be self-protective, they can be self-revealing. It doesn't matter, as long as you feel ready, and you're not taken by surprise.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Give yourself permission to tell others<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> only what you want them to know, and only when and if you decide to share it, remember you can always tell you can never un-tell.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you're going with a partner or have a close family member or friend at the event:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\r\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create a signal word<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> so they know that they can jump in and redirect a conversation when you need that, or help you find an exit.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Do What Makes You Feel Best<\/span>\r\n<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">03:22 \u2013 05:36<\/span>\r\n<div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get some psychological distance by looking at your family and friends as if you have never met them before.\r\n<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pretend, you're just making notes about them, you're writing a book, you're writing a movie about them. You become more of an observer, and maybe even give you a laugh instead of getting annoyed.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you decide you really have to skip a family event or any event,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> there are other things you can do instead.\r\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make dates with friends who don't have children<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. So, you can play games that would be too hard for kids. You can watch movies that kids wouldn't understand or appreciate, and you can eat food that you'd never want kids to have.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Accept that you have no control over the past or the future. So instead of reliving the past or pre-living what may happen in the future.\r\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make a deal with yourself to be in the present during this holiday<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Take the opportunity every time it's offered to you to play, to laugh, they are nature stress relievers, and they all actually release mood elevating brain chemicals.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>","episode_host_image":22656,"episode_host_title":"Dan Bulger, Producer at Progyny","episode_host_bio":"Dan has been in the healthcare industry for the past ten plus years as a multimedia content producer. Better known as \u2018Video Dan\u2019 he has interviewed numerous doctors, patients and other experts in the world of fertility. He\u2019s also the producer for this podcast, This is Infertility and the producer behind the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/progyny\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"exc\" aria-label=\"Progyny YouTube Channel - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"na\">\u00a0Progyny YouTube Channel<\/a>\u00a0which features interviews with dozens of the nation\u2019s leading fertility specialists. On a personal note Dan\u2019s parents started fostering kids when he was four years old, and he considers himself a proud older brother to over 100 foster children.","episode_guest_1_image":23575,"episode_guest_1_title":"Dr. Georgia Witkin, Head of Patient Services Development for Progyny","episode_guest_1_bio":"Georgia Witkin, Ph.D., is Head of Patient Services Development for Progyny, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Ob\/Gyn and Reproductive Sciences at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, and Director of Psychological Services for RMA of NY.\r\n\r\nGeorgia is the author of 12 acclaimed books, including The Female Stress Survival Guide, The Male Stress Survival Guide, and Stress Relief for Disasters Great and Small, and is a prolific writer with 22 research works with 87 citations and a column in Psychology Today. She\u2019s a thought leader and expert for topics around women, stress, and reproductive medicine and is quoted frequently in top-tier and lifestyle publications. 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