Using Comedy to Cope with Infertility

Been There, Injected That

English - December 11, 2020 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
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Experiencing infertility and miscarriage can be one of the darkest, loneliest times of a person’s life. There’s not much to laugh about when you’re staring at a stark white pregnancy test for the 24th cycle in a row. And yet, keeping a good sense of humor can be an incredibly powerful coping mechanism.

Today we’re talking to Millie Brooks, actress, performer and host of the podcast Me, Myself & Millie, about her long path to parenthood, what she’s learned and how humor helped get her through some of the lowest lows.

We're asking Millie:

What made you decide to begin sharing your story through your podcast?Was it easy for you to find humor in your fertility journey?How do you think humor can help add levity to an otherwise dark, lonely experience?What did you learn about yourself during your fertility journey?