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Understanding Infertility Grief: A Conversation with LMFT Ahlia Kim

Welcome to 'Grief is the New Normal' with Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist. In today's episode, Dr. Taylor is joined by Ahlia Kim, an LMFT and founder of Well Harbor Therapy, to discuss the complex topic of infertility grief. They delve into the impact of infertility on identity, family systems, and community, providing insights into how to validate and honor this often disenfranchised type of grief. They also discuss practical ways for support systems to show up meaningfully without resorting to toxic positivity. Throughout the conversation, Ahlia shares her expertise and personal experience in dealing with infertility, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, setting boundaries, and finding 'reasonable hope.' Whether you're navigating infertility yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable guidance and heartfelt understanding.

00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal
00:25 Meet Ahlia Kim: A Journey in Infertility Therapy
02:16 Understanding Infertility as a Form of Grief
04:43 Navigating Microaggressions and Cultural Stigma
10:17 Generational and Familial Impact of Infertility
15:04 Identity and Worldview Changes Due to Infertility
21:23 Honoring and Holding Space for Infertility Grief
28:38 Balancing Grief and Hope in the Infertility Journey
34:40 Supporting Loved Ones Through Infertility
40:00 Conclusion and Resources
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Ahlia Atterbury-Kim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Washington state, specializing in infertility and reproductive trauma. She’s passionate about helping clients navigate the deep emotional, relational, physical, and financial impacts of infertility, and supporting them through the profound worldview shifts that come with it. Ahlia has lived experience with fertility treatments herself, and in her own journey, she found resilience in integrating play—often through video games, Legos and floral design. As a therapist, she values medical advocacy, humor and creating space where both grief and hope are welcome.
www.wellharbortherapy.com
Instagram: @wellharbortherapy
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Grief is the New Normal is the podcast that refuses to sugarcoat loss—because grief isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a reality to live with. Hosted by Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience in grief, trauma, and reproductive psychology, this show dives deep into the messy, nonlinear, and very real ways grief impacts our lives.

Whether you're navigating the death of your person, wrestling with the weight of an invisible loss, or trying to figure out who you even are after everything changed—this podcast is here for you. With a mix of solo deep dives, expert interviews, and candid conversations, Dr. Taylor unpacks the emotions no one warns you about, challenges outdated grief narratives, and offers both practical tools and hard-earned wisdom to help you feel less alone.

No toxic positivity. No “fixing” your grief. Just honest talk, validation, and the reminder that you don’t have to do this alone. Because in a world that wants you to move on, Grief is the New Normal is here to help you move through.

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