Show Notes
After two later stage miscarriages and the relentless pressure of retail buying, Ariel knew something had to change. One morning in her bathroom, she decided to walk away and instantly felt a weight lift.
In this episode, Ariel reflects on her best 20s spent in New York, partying, travelling and living life to the fullest, before building a new chapter in Australia. Over time, her career collided with the reality of motherhood, IVF and the toll of trying to balance it all.
Ariel shares the moment she chose to walk away from her career, the guilt and relief of IVF, and how these experiences led her to co-found From Day One, a positive safe space for mums to connect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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