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Episode Synopsis
This is StRest! In this deeply personal episode, Kerstin Lindquist opens up about her long and emotional journey through infertility, miscarriage, and adoption. What began as a short reflection turned into one of her most vulnerable episodes to date—filled with heartbreak, healing, and hard-won wisdom.
With raw honesty and unwavering faith, Kerstin shares what it felt like to wait for the one o’clock phone call, to say “thank you” after another dream was dashed, and to navigate the emotional complexity of miscarriage, IVF, and adoption with God at her side.
Whether you’ve walked this road yourself or are trying to support someone who has, this conversation offers tangible guidance on what to say, what not to say, and how to be truly present for those grieving the loss of what could have been.
Major Themes & Concepts
✅ Infertility as unseen grief
✅ Miscarriage and failed IVF as emotional trauma
✅ Why adoption is both beautiful and broken
✅ How to show up for someone in loss
✅ What not to say to the grieving
✅ Honoring pain without spiritual bypassing
✅ God’s presence in the waiting and weeping
Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 – “I said thank you after she dashed my dreams.”
01:06 – Episode intro: Why this story couldn’t wait any longer
02:11 – A living room conversation: Kerstin’s heartfelt prayer for listeners
06:30 – The first miscarriage: Maternity clothes and a mother’s misstep
10:22 – Depression, trauma, and unmet grief
14:40 – IVF, IUI, and the loneliness of waiting
18:05 – What adoption really demands—from your heart, finances, and faith
21:45 – Saying no eight times and wondering if God was speaking
26:00 – Two babies, five months apart
28:21 – Why infertility is a loss, even without miscarriage
32:45 – What to say (and what not to say) to someone grieving
36:30 – When you're the pregnant friend: how to love someone in infertility
40:01 – The next episode—adoption, language, and loving well
Work with Kerstin
Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats.
Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.
Resources & Recommendations
Dr. Denese Skincare – Use code STREST
Ancient Nutrition - Use code STREST25
Partner Links & Discounts
Dr. Tabatha - Hormone test & HRT
Apollo Neuro – Discount Code: KERSTINLINDQUISTLLC
Lumen – Discount Code: CoachKL
Ultrahuman – Discount Code: KERSTIN10
More about Kerstin
Website: kerstin-lindquist.com
Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist
Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist
YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist
TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist
Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group
Website: www.massifsp.com
LinkedIn: Massif Studio & Production
Website: www.TallawahWorldwide.com
LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group
For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected].
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With raw honesty and unwavering faith, Kerstin shares what it felt like to wait for the one o’clock phone call, to say “thank you” after another dream was dashed, and to navigate the emotional complexity of miscarriage, IVF, and adoption with God at her side.
Whether you’ve walked this road yourself or are trying to support someone who has, this conversation offers tangible guidance on what to say, what not to say, and how to be truly present for those grieving the loss of what could have been.
Major Themes & Concepts
✅ Infertility as unseen grief
✅ Miscarriage and failed IVF as emotional trauma
✅ Why adoption is both beautiful and broken
✅ How to show up for someone in loss
✅ What not to say to the grieving
✅ Honoring pain without spiritual bypassing
✅ God’s presence in the waiting and weeping
Chapter Breakdown:
00:00 – “I said thank you after she dashed my dreams.”
01:06 – Episode intro: Why this story couldn’t wait any longer
02:11 – A living room conversation: Kerstin’s heartfelt prayer for listeners
06:30 – The first miscarriage: Maternity clothes and a mother’s misstep
10:22 – Depression, trauma, and unmet grief
14:40 – IVF, IUI, and the loneliness of waiting
18:05 – What adoption really demands—from your heart, finances, and faith
21:45 – Saying no eight times and wondering if God was speaking
26:00 – Two babies, five months apart
28:21 – Why infertility is a loss, even without miscarriage
32:45 – What to say (and what not to say) to someone grieving
36:30 – When you're the pregnant friend: how to love someone in infertility
40:01 – The next episode—adoption, language, and loving well
Work with Kerstin
Workshops & Events – Join upcoming events & retreats.
Health Coaching with Kerstin – 1:1 coaching for stress reduction & wellness.
Resources & Recommendations
Dr. Denese Skincare – Use code STREST
Ancient Nutrition - Use code STREST25
Partner Links & Discounts
Dr. Tabatha - Hormone test & HRT
Apollo Neuro – Discount Code: KERSTINLINDQUISTLLC
Lumen – Discount Code: CoachKL
Ultrahuman – Discount Code: KERSTIN10
More about Kerstin
Website: kerstin-lindquist.com
Instagram: @kerstin.lindquist
Facebook: Kerstin Lindquist
YouTube: @Kerstin.lindquist
TikTok: @kerstin.lindquist
Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group
Website: www.massifsp.com
LinkedIn: Massif Studio & Production
Website: www.TallawahWorldwide.com
LinkedIn: The Tallawah Group
For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected].
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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