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Feeling Overwhelmed by IVF? Empowered IVF is Here to Help.

A 12-Week Coaching Program to Help You Navigate IVF With More Confidence and Emotional Resilience.

 

By Kristin Dillensnyder

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IVF is exhausting.

The waiting, the uncertainty, the emotional highs and lows—it’s overwhelming, and no one really prepares you for just how much it takes out of you.

You know there are resources out there, but how do you know what’s actually helpful and what’s just noise? You want a safe space—not work, not family, not another pregnant friend—to be honest about how you’re feeling.

Most of all, you want to feel more in control, less reactive, and better equipped to handle whatever comes next while trying to grow your family.

Empowered IVF is a 12-week small group coaching program designed to help you manage the emotional challenges of IVF with confidence, and support.

This isn’t just another support group where you listen to everyone’s grief stories. This is structured coaching + real tools to help you:

Feel less reactive to the ups and downs of IVF.

Build emotional resilience and shift negative thought patterns.

Create a mindset that supports you, no matter the outcome.

Find support from others who truly get it—without comparison or judgment.

Empowered IVF is for you if...

  • You feel overwhelmed, anxious, or burnt out from the IVF process.
  • You struggle with triggers, setbacks, or negative thought spirals.
  • You want a safe space to talk about your emotions without judgement.
  • You’re tired of wishing your circumstances were different and want to feel more in control.
  • You’re looking for actionable tools, not just emotional venting.
  • You recognize yourself in all of this, but deep down, you know it’s not the version of you that you want to be—or the way you want to live.

If you’re nodding along, this program was made for you.

What You’ll Get in 12 Weeks of Empowered IVF:

Weekly Coaching & Training on mindset, triggers, confidence, and more.

The Belief Plan & 5A’s Process to help you rewire your thinking.

A Private, Small Group Space (without the downsides of traditional support groups).

Actionable Tools & Homework so you leave each session with real takeaways.

Guidance From an Expert (Me! A certified life coach + IVF survivor).

Bonus: Private Voxer access between sessions for additional support!

 

Since 2019, I’ve been coaching women through the emotional toll of IVF. I created Empowered IVF because I kept hearing the same things over and over:

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"I know I need support, but I can’t commit to 1:1 coaching for 6 months."

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"Support groups don’t help me—I leave feeling worse."

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"I don’t know where to turn for mindset support that actually works."

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"No one understands what I'm going through."

I listened.

That’s why Empowered IVF is shorter, more accessible, and gives you real, proven tools to navigate IVF without feeling like you’re drowning in emotions.

This is a safe space where you can process your emotions, take back control, move forward with confidence and stop feeling so alone.

Empowered IVF Small Group Coaching: 12-Week Program

A safe, supportive space to shift your mindset, navigate the hardest parts of IVF, and move forward with more confidence, and emotional resilience.

Week 1:

Mindset Matters & The Power of Awareness

  • Why your thoughts shape your IVF experience
  • How to become aware of unhelpful thought patterns
  • The first step to taking control of your emotions

Week 2:

Rewiring Thoughts & The Belief Plan

  • How to shift from self-doubt to self-support
  • The difference between “false hope” and real, healthy optimism
  • Creating a Belief Plan to support you through every stage of IVF

Week 3:

Handling the Waiting (Without Losing Your Mind)

  • Why waiting is one of the hardest parts of IVF
  • What to do when your brain fills in the gaps with worst-case scenarios
  • Tools to stay grounded while waiting for test results

Week 4:

The Power of Our Words

  • How the way you speak about your journey impacts your emotions
  • Reframing common IVF phrases to feel more in control
  • How to handle conversations with others in a way that protects your energy

Week 5:

Celebrating Wins (Even When It Feels Hard)

  • Why we minimize our own milestones during IVF
  • How to acknowledge progress without feeling “jinxed”
  • Creating small, meaningful celebrations to support your journey

Week 6:

Taking It Easy on Yourself

  • Why IVF makes us feel like we should be doing more
  • The cycle of negative self-talk & how to break it
  • Giving yourself permission to rest—mentally and emotionally

Week 7:

Triggers & Tough Moments (Including Holidays, Pregnancy Announcements & More)

  • Identifying your biggest IVF triggers (social media, baby showers, etc.)
  • What to do when an unexpected trigger catches you off guard
  • How to protect your emotions without isolating yourself

Week 8:

What to Do When... (Handling Setbacks & Disappointment)

  • Navigating setbacks (BFN, canceled cycles, unexpected delays)
  • How to keep going when the plan keeps changing
  • Shifting your mindset from “failure” to resilience

Week 9:

Relationships & Boundaries During IVF

  • How to communicate your needs to your partner, family, and friends
  • Setting boundaries without guilt (including social media)
  • How to strengthen your relationships instead of feeling misunderstood

Week 10:

Moving the Goal Line (There Will Be Better Than Here)

  • Why our brains keep moving the finish line (and how to stop the cycle)
  • Finding ways to feel “okay” even in the in-between phases
  • What to focus on today instead of only waiting for the end result

Week 11:

Staying Hopeful Without Feeling Naïve

  • The balance between realistic expectations and staying hopeful
  • What to do when fear of disappointment keeps you from believing
  • Creating an IVF mindset that supports you no matter what happens

Week 12:

What’s Next? Reflection & Looking Forward

  • Processing the journey so far—what worked, what didn’t
  • How to carry these mindset tools with you no matter what’s next
  • Closing thoughts & a personalized support plan for your next steps

This program will help you navigate IVF with more confidence and emotional resilience—so you can feel more in control, less overwhelmed, and better equipped to handle whatever comes next.

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I’m Kristin Dillensnyder, and I created Empowered IVF because I know how overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating this process can feel.

 

I’ve been exactly where you are.

I’ve personally been through three rounds of IVF—experiencing success, failure, and miscarriage. I understand the emotional rollercoaster firsthand.

I left a successful advertising and tourism career because I felt called to support people navigating infertility.

I’ve been an IVF Mindset Coach since 2019, helping women regain confidence, resilience, and peace of mind throughout their fertility journey.

I’m a certified life coach, which means I have the professional training to guide you through mindset shifts that truly make a difference.

 I’m a military spouse, so I understand uncertainty, waiting, and the emotional toll of things being out of your control.

 

Most importantly? 

I know IVF can feel all-consuming and you don't feel like yourself anymore.

I also know that you don’t have to accept that this is as good as it gets. I’ve climbed this mountain, and I can help you navigate it with more ease, clarity, and strength.

I would be honored to support you in Empowered IVF.

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IVF is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone.

This program will give you the support, tools, and confidence to handle this journey with more ease and resilience.

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Imagine What Will Change in 12 Weeks...

Right now, IVF might feel all-consuming—like it’s taking over your life, your thoughts, and even your relationships. But what if, in just 12 weeks, things started to feel different?

Here’s what’s possible when you join Empowered IVF:

Conversations with your partner no longer end in tears. You feel more understood, and IVF no longer dominates every discussion.

You stop second-guessing every decision. Instead of spiraling in self-doubt, you trust yourself and your choices.

Triggers don’t take you down for days. You have the tools to handle pregnancy announcements, social media, and insensitive comments without falling apart.

Waiting doesn’t feel unbearable anymore. You learn how to manage the unknown and find peace, even in uncertainty.

You no longer feel isolated. You have a private, supportive group of people who truly get it—without the emotional exhaustion of traditional support groups.

You actually believe in yourself again. The negative thought spirals slow down, and you start feeling hopeful about your journey—no forced positivity, just true confidence.

In just 12 weeks, you’ll feel lighter, stronger, and more in control of how you experience this journey.

 

If this is the change you’re craving, Empowered IVF is for you.

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