What happens when the nurse sitting across from you has cried the same tears you are crying right now? Not because the job is hard. Because she has lived it too.

This week, Laura and Ashlee are joined by Megan Kukic, a fertility nurse, IVF patient, and founder of 412 Fertility Services. Megan occupies a rare and incredibly human seat in the fertility world: she has stood on both sides of the exam table at the same time. While navigating her own fertility treatment, she was pre-opping patients, assisting in egg retrievals, and having her blood drawn between shifts. Her story is one of duality, resilience, and a deep belief that the gap between clinical care and emotional support does not have to be as wide as it has become.

In this conversation, the three of them dig into what it really means to be seen inside the fertility system. They talk about the moments that led Megan to start her own business, the honest emotional weight of watching others succeed when you are struggling, and why sharing your story as a provider can change everything for a patient sitting across from you.

In this episode:

• What it is actually like to be a fertility patient and a fertility nurse at the same time
• Why the box of medications arriving at your door is its own emotional milestone
• The growing gap between clinic care and hands-on patient support, and what 412 Fertility is doing to fill it
• The difference between seeing a stranger's pregnancy announcement and watching someone you know finally get their positive
• Why it is okay to feel sad for yourself and happy for someone else in the exact same moment
• What happens when a provider shares their own journey with a patient, and why it matters more than you think
• How to stop living inside your statistics and start taking it one step at a time
• The case for mental health support as a standard part of fertility care, not an afterthought

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Fertility is not a linear journey. The emotions, though, are universal. This episode is a reminder that the people caring for you are human too, and that finding people who truly get it can make all the difference.

If you have ever felt like a number inside a system that was supposed to feel personal, this episode is for you.

Learn more about Megan and 412 Fertility Services at https://412fertility.com/