Comparison: A Childless Life vs. Those with Kids

The "So Now What?" Podcast

After going through infertility treatments, including IVF, many women find themselves facing life without the child they hoped for. This journey of being childless not by choice is filled with grief, heartache, and often, a deep sense of comparison. You may be asking yourself questions like, “Why can’t my life look like hers?” or “What am I supposed to do now without the milestones of motherhood to guide me?”

In this episode, I want to remind you that while it’s natural to compare yourself to others, it’s not where your fulfillment lies. You can begin to break free from those comparisons and create a life that is rich with meaning—even when it doesn’t involve children.

We’ll talk about what it looks like to reclaim your body after years of IVF and fertility treatments, let go of the idea that motherhood is the only path to joy, and start building a future that excites and fulfills you.

Imagine waking up each morning, no longer weighed down by the question of “What if?”

Instead, you’re filled with the excitement of new possibilities.

You’re investing in your passions, learning new things, and finding ways to make a difference in the world. Your body feels like a place of strength again—not because you had a baby, but because you’re learning to appreciate what it can do, how it moves, and the joy it brings you in everyday moments.

This episode is all about helping you stop comparing your life to others and start living with purpose, joy, and fulfillment.

Your life, just as it is, has so much beauty to offer.

Links and Resources:

• Ready to thrive after infertility? Click here to join the Thrive After Infertility Mastermind
• Feeling stuck? Click here to book your Free Thrive Call today
• Let’s connect! Follow me on Instagram for daily encouragement: @Lana.Manikowski

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You don’t have to navigate this alone—together, we can find meaning and fulfillment beyond comparison.