The Waiting Well - Infertility, Faith-based Encouragement, Trying to Conceive, Fertility
Are you constantly asking God, why me? Why am I not getting pregnant? Why am I going through infertility? Are you scouring the internet for answers for how to navigate infertility and trying to conceive as a Christian? Are you looking for faith-based support on your fertility journey because no one in your circle really knows what you’re going through? Do you wish you could be at peace with God, your story, and learn to see the goodness of God in your waiting season? In this podcast, you will find faith-based encouragement and support for your TTC & infertility journey, whether you’re navigating IVF, IUI, fertility treatments or simply just waiting, you do NOT have to walk this road alone. Hi, I’m Courtney Duinker, host of the Waiting Well Podcast… I remember how it felt five years in to our infertility story, standing in the aisle of Target right after a failed IUI treatment, holding back tears as I reached for a box of tampons when a couple who was clearly expecting came down the aisle. They were smiling as they talked while holding a new pack of diapers. My heart sank. I couldn’t help the one question bubbling to the surface as my heartache over not conceiving overwhelmed me…. will it ever be my turn? I felt forgotten, lost and wanted to tap out of the roller coaster of infertility we seemed to be stuck on. I didn’t know how to find peace with God. I wrestled to believe or see His goodness. And at one point, my faith felt completely shattered. I felt so alone in our pain & suffering. As we faced questions around treatment options, I was so confused. What was God’s plan? What were we supposed to do? I so desperately wanted to honor God even with our fertility journey. But I wrestled with how. This is what led to creating The Waiting Well. A virtual “well” where TTC women can come together and be equipped with God’s Word, encouraged, challenged and ultimately supported as we learn to wait well on God’s timing. Each week I’ll share faith-based encouragement from my own infertility journey, provide information from expert guests on navigating infertility/TTC, powerful testimonials, answer common questions with scripture and share top tips on stewarding your health through this demanding journey. My mission is to equip you to live an “even if” life… Even if God doesn’t answer my prayer, or grant me this desire to be a mother, I will still praise Him. He is still good. And my life, my identity, my worth is a sure thing I find in Him alone. If you are ready to take back control of your life, find peace with God, joy in the in-between spaces and thrive in your waiting season, then meet me at the well girl. We’ve got some intentional growth to do. Connect with Me: Instagram: @sownwithstrength Work Virtually w/ Me on your Health + Fitness Goals: https://bit.ly/healthywithcourt The Waiting Well Free FB Community Group: https://bit.ly/waitingwellcommunity Join my Email List & Receive a Freebie (my Fav 5 Bible Verses to Help You in the Wait): https://bit.ly/purposeinthewait Email: hello@thewaitingwellpodcast.com
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Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Thinking about when or if we're ready to TTC for baby #2 has been so heavy on my heart. Several friends have gotten pregnant recently which makes the conversation more frequent.
I honestly don't know that I'm ready for TTC #2. I've noticed just in discussing TTC, I have wounds very much still open, raw from our TTC journey for Highland. So in this episode, I discuss where I'm at with this conversation, how I'm navigating my wounds while also choosing to do things different the second time around TTC.
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🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
It hit me during my quiet time this week how we should be praying while TTC. I can't believe I haven't seen it until now, but it's just such a small, yet POWERFUL shift that truly will change everything in your waiting season.
This episode is fire - especially the ending! I love how God's Word is truly sharper than any two-edged sword - so good for challenging, changing and healing us!
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🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Not sure how to lead your wife as you navigate trying to conceive or infertility? Tune in to today's episode where my husband breaks down ways he intentional chose to lead me on this journey.
In this episode, Josh touches on specific habits he created to build the culture of a home filled with hope and he touches on the responsibility of a husband during this time.
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🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Navigating infertility for nearly 7 years did a number on my relationship with God at times. There were seasons where I had no interest in opening up my Bible even though it was the best thing for me to do.
My husband taught me a simple method to start re-building communication with God and opening up the door to receiving healing, and peace despite my circumstances. On this week's episode, I break that method down for you so you can start having break throughs with God & walking in His Peace today BEFORE He ever answers your prayers :)
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Wednesday Feb 08, 2023
Are you tired of the negative pregnancy tests?
This week, I interview guest expert, Dr. Samantha Briguglio, on her holistic approach of helping women conceive. In this episode, she breaks down the 5 pillars of wellness that are key contributors to hormonal health that can impact fertility. She is a Naturopathic Doctor Fertility Expert located in Scottsdale, AZ but also able to work virtual to anyone in the US or Canada.
Dr. B does an incredible job of empowering us to laser in on what we CAN control on this wild journey! Through her tips & expertise, we can create awareness around where our current lifestyle, habits and patterns might be impacting hormonal balance and thus fertiltiy. This episode is very tangible!
You can connect with Dr. B here:
Email: Drsbriguglio@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkthenaturalpath/
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Should you go to the baby shower while navigating infertility or TTC?
During my 7 year wait and journey through infertility, pretty much every single friend of mine eventually got pregnant 1-3+ times in the amount of time that I was still waiting.
It was so painful.
So how do you show up & love your friends when your pain feels so overwhelming and impossible to celebrate them?In this episode, I answer the question: should you go to the baby shower? We dive into biblical definition of friendship vs. world definition of friendship plus 3 tangible steps to equip you to love others well while you are in your waiting season.
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🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023
Last weekend I was triggered by a message I received giving me advice on what I could do to conceive. Have you ever been on the receiving end of that?
During my 7 year wait and journey through infertility, I received a lot of unsolicited advice... my favorite: "just relax and it'll happen" IYKYK
Unwanted advice, usually from those who have never struggled to conceive, can be triggering. When we are triggered, our frustration and anger can grow quickly while offense takes over our hearts.
So what do we do?
God's word calls us to tender-heartedness, and kindness towards others. Our pain, our waiting season does not entitle us to an offended heart and the reactions of one.
In this episode, I discuss what to do when you're triggered. How can you respond? What does God's Word say about this? And 3 ways to cultivate an unoffendable heart toward others so we can be slow and tender-hearted even to those with unwanted advice.
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🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Have you ever felt shame around your worth because of the circumstances around your fertility journey? Did you know that as a Christian, the number 1 tool Satan has against us is accusation? His name literally means accuser.
In this episode, we do a bible study together on how to overcome accusations, lies and shame around your worth/identity in the waiting season. We dive into the truth about peace & tangible steps to take to cultivate true, lasting peace while waiting.
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
I wrestled for the longest time on what treatment options we should do and what was God's take on these options. I didn't want to do the wrong thing and had anxiety about potentially making a decision on our fertility journey that did not honor God & what the Bible says about life.
Have you been there? Maybe you're there now?
In this episode, I discuss the topic of navigating your fertility treatment options and give you a breakdown of 4 steps that can act as a litmus test to help you understand what Scripture says about our options.
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🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Wednesday Jan 04, 2023
Did 2022 end with you not where you hoped to be? Are you starting 2023 white-knuckling your hopes & dreams for the 12 months that lie in front of us?
I went through 6 years of ending one year not pregnant, and starting another year wondering if it was going to happen THAT year. It was emotionally difficult to see so many celebrate their pregnancies and the year they just had, when I felt so stuck in my waiting season.
In this episode, I break down exactly how we can control who we become in this New Year of 2023.
🌿 Join the Next Round of The Waiting Well Framework™
🕊 Next Cohort Begins: November 4th If this episode spoke to something deep in your heart — if you know you’ve been carrying the weight of infertility alone and you’re ready to finally find peace, healing, and purpose in the middle of your waiting — I want to personally invite you into the next round of The Waiting Well Framework™.
This 8-week Christ-centered program will help you: ✨ Rebuild your faith after disappointment ✨ Heal emotionally and spiritually ✨ Find peace and purpose right where you are
You don’t have to keep wondering how to move forward — let’s walk this road together, hand-in-hand, and let God write something beautiful in the waiting. 💛 👉 Enroll here: https://stan.store/coduinker/p/the-wait-feels-endlessheres-the-way-through-copy
✨ Other Offers & Resources
💛 Peace in the Wait Mini Course – a 14-day devotional and journal experience designed for women in the two-week wait after ovulation, IUI, or IVF. 👉 Enroll here
💍2 Part Masterclass: Thrive in Marriage Through TTC & Finding Hope Through Infertility – Strengthen your marriage in the middle of this journey & Learn how to live with peace and joy even while you wait ($17)
👉 Get it here
💌 Stay Connected
📲 Follow on Instagram: @thewaitingwellpodcast 📬 Email: hello@courtneyduinker.com 🌐 Website: courtneyduinker.com
💛 Did This Episode Encourage You?
If today’s episode blessed you, inspired you, or gave you a new perspective—would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts?
🌟 It helps more women find hope in their waiting season—and I send a little thank-you gift to one reviewer each week!👉 Leave a review here