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IVF, Burnout & Depression: Motherhood Real Talk with Ciara Lyons

April 02, 2025 • Evelyn Lopez Delon • Season 2 • Episode 82

Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or alone in your motherhood journey?
In this raw and real episode, Ciara Lyons shares her story of infertility, IVF, generational trauma, and how she’s building a wellness movement for Black women—one rooted in rest, softness, and self-advocacy.

As the founder of Her Black Wellness, Ciara is creating space for women who feel unseen. Her journey through loss, burnout, and rediscovering purpose is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to do it all to be worthy.

💬 “I ain’t every woman… it ain’t all in me. And I had to learn that I don’t have to do it all. I’m allowed to rest.” – Ciara

We dive into:

The invisible weight mothers carry—and why “doing it all” is a myth
What it means to “stand in the gap” for women navigating trauma
Grief, IVF, and finding purpose through pain
High emotions, toddler meltdowns, and motherhood’s mental load
How building community can heal you—and others
Why your story matters, even if it still feels tender

If you’ve ever felt like you're carrying too much—this episode will meet you right where you are.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Meet Ciara Lyons: Founder of Her Black Wellness

02:54 Ciara's Why: Empowering Black Women in Health

04:43 Systemic Challenges in U.S. Healthcare

10:11 Building Community and Letting Go of “Doing It All”

16:18 Finding Motivation and Overcoming Challenges in Motherhood

24:53 Ciara's Journey: Pregnancy Loss, IVF & Trauma

29:26 The Journey to Fertility Treatment

36:16 Finding Purpose Through Pain

39:14 Building Community and Connection

42:03 The Power of Email Lists and Real Connections

44:01 Staying True to Yourself and Your Goals

If you’ve ever felt like you had to hold it all together, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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