Find Part One of this episode, here.
In this second part of my conversation with Dr. Lucky Sekhon, we dive deeper into what it really means to understand your fertility journey: not just the science, but the emotional and psychological landscape that comes with it. Dr. Lucky is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and the author of the best selling book, The Lucky Egg, a book born from her own IVF experience and years of supporting thousands of patients. Her approach is refreshingly honest: she acknowledges what we know, what we don’t know, and how luck plays a role in the deeply personal process of growing your family.
We explore the fertility patient mindset and how knowledge can transform anxiety into empowerment. Dr. Lucky shares why educating yourself before you’re in crisis mode makes all the difference, how to navigate the excruciating waiting periods during treatment, and why perfectionism can actually work against you. We also discuss her “Fertility Goddess Lifestyle” chapter: which isn’t about green juices and following social media trends, but about releasing shame, embracing realistic habits, and being kinder to yourself. This conversation is for anyone who wants to feel more grounded, hopeful, and informed as they move through their fertility journey.
In this episode, we cover:
- How understanding the fundamentals of reproductive biology helps you make calmer, more informed decisions during treatment
- The role of luck in fertility and why surrendering control over the unknowns is helpful in maintaining mental health
- How to mentally prepare for the hardest moments in IVF, like waiting for embryo updates after egg retrieval
- Why the “Fertility Goddess Lifestyle” is actually about rejecting perfectionism and the culture of shame around fertility
- The importance of compartmentalization and taking things one step at a time in the present moment, instead of planning 10 steps ahead
- How to stay hopeful and grounded while remaining realistic about your fertility journey
Resources:
- Dr. Lucky Sekhon’s book: The Lucky Egg (on Amazon)
- Dr. Lucky Sekhon on Instagram: @lucky.sekhon
- Website: theluckyegg.com
