• The Blessings Behind Infertility
    Jul 16 2025

    Infertility has been nothing short of hell but in this raw and honest episode, Kari explores the unexpected beauty that’s taken root in the pain. From nearly eleven years of uninterrupted marriage to a deep, unshakable trust in her partner, to the years she’s had to prepare her heart for motherhood, this conversation is not about silver linings, it’s about hard-earned truths. Kari reflects on how suffering has shaped her, how empathy has expanded within her, and why choosing this journey again and again makes her future motherhood one of the most sacred decisions of her life. If you’ve ever wondered if anything good can grow in the dark, this episode offers a tender, powerful reminder that it can.

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    28 mins
  • The Quiet Hurt of Being Left Out
    Jul 10 2025

    Infertility is already isolating, but what happens when people start leaving you out, too? In this episode, I share personal stories of quiet exclusion, from not being included in a volunteer opportunity to a Christmas where gifts were opened before we arrived. We’ll talk about how infertility deepens the sting of being forgotten, and why inclusion, especially for the childless, matters more than we think.

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    28 mins
  • Grief Doesn’t Take Holidays
    Jul 7 2025

    This wasn’t the Fourth of July I wanted it to be. It marked the anniversary of my second miscarriage while I’m still in the thick of grieving our third loss from IVF just three months ago.

    I talk about what this weekend looked like and how grief sometimes shows up uninvited.

    This is a softer, slower episode about why it’s okay to not feel festive, how I’m learning to protect my heart, and why you’re not a bad person for having big feelings in the middle of someone else’s joy.

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    23 mins
  • Boundaries in Infertility: Protecting Your Peace
    Jun 18 2025

    Everyone wants to be part of your journey... until you set a boundary. This week on I’m diving into what it really means to protect your peace while walking through infertility. Boundaries aren’t walls, they’re doors. And not everyone gets a key.

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    19 mins
  • If It Had Gone My Way…
    Jun 12 2025

    Years ago, an accident at 27 delayed our plans to start a family — and this week, I realized that if it hadn’t happened, I’d have school-aged kids right now. That thought stopped me in my tracks.

    In this episode, I reflect on the unexpected gifts that came from the detour — a stronger marriage, two businesses, and a version of myself I never would’ve met if life had gone “according to plan.”

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    16 mins
  • The Hidden Stress of Fertility Meds
    Jun 5 2025

    This week on Miracle Pending, we’re talking about the real IVF struggle no one prepares you for: the pharmacy chaos. I’m sharing what it’s really like to chase down fertility meds while trying to hold your life together. If you've ever battled a tracking number like your future depended on it... this one's for you.

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    19 mins
  • The Time I Cried in Costco
    May 30 2025

    In this episode, I share the story of my first fertility treatment, the brutal headaches, and the full-blown meltdown I had in Costco next to the adult diapers. Spoiler: hormones are wild, and pharmacists deserve awards.

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    14 mins
  • Miracle Pending
    May 30 2025

    In this first episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I started Miracle Pending. We’re talking about what this podcast will be, what it won’t be, and the heart behind it all: real stories, raw moments, and unwavering hope in the messy middle.

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    7 mins