The Infertile Diaries

Episode Four: Lindsey's Ministry

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

On Episode 4, Lindsey shares the inspiring story behind the creation of her nonprofit, Everyone Deserves A Family, an organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to couples navigating infertility through fertility treatments, adoption, or surrogacy.

She reflects on the unforgettable “aha” moment of wiring $50,000 before she and her husband had the opportunity to meet their adoptive son, Gavin, a pivotal experience that reinforced her mission to help others build their families.

Lindsey candidly walks you through her family’s journey with infertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy, offering insight into the emotional, logistical, and financial complexities of each path to parenthood.

Most importantly, she shares how couples can apply for the 2026 Everyone Deserves A Family Grant and explains how her ministry is committed to helping the next family in line move one step closer to welcoming their own miracle baby.

In this episode we are diving into:

*Infertility

*Adoption

*Surrogacy

*Cost and logistics of Adoption

*Cost and logistics of Surrogacy

*Being a mom while never birthing your own children

*Following your heart and listening to God for next steps

*How to Apply for a 2026 Everyone Deserves A Family Grant

Be sure to subscribe and follow along as we release new episodes every other week.

Resources Mentioned:

https://everyonedeservesafamilygrants.com/

2026 Grant Application Season will start September 1, 2026-

https://everyonedeservesafamilygrants.com/grant-application/

Everyone Deserves a Family Annual Fundraiser is Tuesday October 15th 2026 @ 5:30pm at the Windermere Brewing Company. You can donate now at this link-

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=J5GZTA2QE4RDJ

Cost of Adoptions-

https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/R/HTML/R44745.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Cost of IVF-

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/reproductive-health/articles/10.3389/frph.2025.1490917/full

Samantha and Kyle Busch Bundle of Joy Fund-

https://bundleofjoyfund.org

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*The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual circumstances. The views and experiences expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or pastoral counseling.

Episode Three: Amanda's Story

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Join us as we sit down with Amanda Lewis to hear her beautiful and deeply unique infertility journey.

Amanda, the true definition of a servant-hearted friend, lives in Windermere, Florida, with her husband and two children. She is the co-owner of Golden Bear Academy in Orlando and somehow still finds time to volunteer at just about every event involving her kids.

In this episode, we laughed, we cried, and trudged through the depths of her journey:

* Undiagnosed infertility in her early 20s

* Four Failed IUIs

* Miscarriage

* IVF

* Failed Embryo Transfers

* Secondary Infertility

*Adoption

Amanda’s vulnerability, faith, empathy, and passion to encourage others who are walking through dark seasons will leave you feeling seen and understood. She is a true light.

This is one conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Dear Diary: Infertility Question and Answer Forum Part 2

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

On today's episode, we explore part two of Whitney and Lindsey's LIVE Question and Answer Forum. Hard infertility questions answered in real conversation and experience.

What if the hardest part of the journey isn’t the shots, the hormone imbalances, the procedures, or the waiting? What if it’s believing you’re still worthy when the dream of motherhood feels out of reach? For years infertility whispered a lie we both believed all too well:

You’re not good enough. You’re not worthy. Maybe you were never meant to be a mom.

Join us as we share how we fought back against that terrible lie and more!

In this episode we are diving into:

*Infertility

*IVF Shots

*Insurance Coverage

*Being your own advocate

*Doctor compatibility

*Knowing your emotional threshold

*Overcoming “not feeling worthy” to be a mom

*Spousal support and connection during infertility

Be sure to subscribe and follow along as we release new episodes every other week.

Resources Mentioned:

Non profit website for Grants: Everyonedeservesafamilygrants.com

Online infertility support: @Hope.Infertility

Infertility Support Book: The Barren Cry: An Infertility & Miscarriage Devotional link:

https://a.co/d/01DcGhQc

Hope Infertility Support Link: https://www.ourfamily.church/small-group-details?id=2121

Connect with us through instagram @infertilediariespodcast

We would love to hear your stories and topic suggestions by email: infertilediariespodcast@gmail.com

Dear Diary: The Stories Behind the Infertile Diaries Part 1

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Join Whitney and Lindsey on this episode as they tell their stories and bring you into their space! Whitney and Lindsey relive every detail of their own infertility journeys: From disbelief they couldn’t get pregnant, meltdowns in the waiting rooms, lightning strikes (for real), and exploring roads to motherhood less traveled. These two woman never gave up hope to be moms and now they want to use their stories to help you, the next mom waiting in line.

In this episode we are diving into:

* Infertility

* Adoption

* Surrogacy

* Chemical Pregnancies

* Endometriosis

* Keeping your faith during infertility

* Cost of Adoption

* Learning to advocate for next steps in your infertility journey

* Dealing with other challenges of life while going through infertility

Be sure to subscribe and follow along as we release new episodes every other week.

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Resources Mentioned:

Non-profit website for Grants: www.Everyonedeservesafamilygrants.com

Online infertility support: @Hope.Infertility

Infertility Support Book: The Barren Cry: An Infertility & Miscarriage Devotional:

https://a.co/d/01DcGhQc

Hope Infertility Support Group Orlando: https://www.ourfamily.church/small-group-details?id=2121

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We would love to hear your stories and topic suggestions by email: infertilediariespodcast@gmail.com

Welcome to the Infertile Diaries!

Wed, 27 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Welcome to The Infertile Diaries, a sacred place where vulnerable, real stories are shared through the journey of infertility. Created to be a safe and compassionate space, our hope is that you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone along the way.

Join Whitney Henneman, author of “The Barren Cry”, and Lindsey Tomaszewski, founder of Everyone Deserves A Family, as we pour our hearts into supporting you. After walking through a combined eight years of infertility and more than fifteen years of ministry born from our own struggles, we understand the deep ache of waiting, hoping, and grieving the dream of motherhood. We see you because we were you. And we’re building the kind of space we desperately longed for during our own season of uncertainty and pain.

Together, we will share stories through a faith-based lens as we navigate the beautiful, painful, and often complicated road surrounding motherhood and the longing for it. From infertility and miscarriage to child loss, adoption, surrogacy, and beyond, we will explore what it means to endure suffering with grace, hold onto hope, and encounter God in the midst of it all.

This is more than a podcast.

This is your place and these are your stories.

A holy space of sorrow and joy, grief and grace, longing and redemption.

A place where heartbreak meets hope.

This is The Infertile Diaries Podcast

XO, Whitney and Lindsey

DM us if you would like to share your infertility journey

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