She Left Her Career to Raise Her Kids. Then She Started Again. What happens when the life you've built no longer fits the woman you're becoming? This week on the Her Village Podcast, Jacqueline sits down with Dr. Vandana Arcot to talk about identity, ambition, motherhood, and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself. After a successful global health career spanning more than a decade and work across 13+ countries, Dr. Arcot made the decision to step away from her professional life to focus o...
Jun 18
45 min
Reinvention is often portrayed as a dramatic before-and-after moment—a bold leap, a fresh start, a perfectly curated transformation. But what if it doesn't look like that at all? In this solo episode, Jacqueline shares what she's learning about reinvention while living it in real time. From infertility and loss to motherhood, podcasting, and building Her Village, she reflects on the many versions of herself she's loved, outgrown, and carried with her along the way. Together, we'll explore:...
Jun 16
18 min
Something unexpected happened at the first Her Village gatherings. Women walked in nervous… and walked out feeling lighter, more connected, and reminded that they’re not alone. In this solo episode, I’m sharing reflections from our very first gatherings and why I believe women are craving real, in-person community more than ever before. We talk about: the loneliness of modern motherhoodwhy making friends as an adult feels so hardthe power of getting women in the same roomwhat I observed durin...
May 16
18 min
If you’ve been here for a while, you know this podcast has always been rooted in real conversations. From the very beginning, Motherhood Intended was a space for the stories behind the highlight reel—centered around infertility, family building, and the journey to motherhood. But life evolves… and so do we. In this trailer episode, I’m sharing why this podcast is shifting, what this new season looks like, and what you can expect moving forward. Welcome to Her Village—a space for real women, r...
May 8
3 min
What happens when the season of life that shaped your story begins to change? In this episode, I’m sharing an honest update about the evolution of Your Fertility Village, how my own infertility journey has shifted now that our family is complete, and the new vision that has been growing on my heart: Her Village. When I first started the Motherhood Intended podcast, I was still in the thick of processing my infertility journey. I had experienced infertility, loss, IVF, the NICU, and eventually...
Mar 19
16 min
A real day in the life of a stay-at-home mom in this season of motherhood. What does a real day actually look like in this season of motherhood? In this solo episode, Jacqueline walks you through a true day in the life — from the moment she wakes up to when the house finally goes quiet at night. Not the highlight reel. Not the optimized routine. Just the honest rhythm of life right now as a stay-at-home mom of three, balancing motherhood, mental load, and creative work. Jacqueline shares what...
Feb 10
26 min
Infertility doesn’t just affect your body—it can quietly strain your marriage in ways no one prepares you for. In this solo episode, Jacqueline talks openly about how infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, and long fertility journeys can impact a relationship—not just during treatment, but long after you’ve successfully grown your family. She talks about the emotional survival mode couples often slip into, why communication can break down, how grief and coping styles differ between partners, and w...
Jan 30
26 min
This episode marks a powerful full-circle moment on Motherhood Intended. Three years ago, Alison joined the podcast to share her decision to freeze her eggs in an episode titled “Egg Preservation: A Story of 10 Maybe Babies.” At the time, she was preserving her fertility and creating options for her future — without knowing exactly where the journey would lead. Today, Alison is back to share what happened next. In this Season 7 premiere, Jacqueline and Alison reflect on the path from egg free...
Jan 15
1 hr 15 min
This week on Motherhood Intended, Jacqueline closes out Season 6 with a meaningful re-air of one of the earliest and most impactful episodes from Season 1: “Egg Preservation: A Story of 10 Maybe Babies.” This episode intentionally follows last week’s solo conversation about freezing your eggs and fertility timelines — and serves as a bridge into what’s coming next. In this episode, Jacqueline chats with Alison, who shares her personal experience choosing to freeze her eggs. Alison walks throu...
Dec 18, 2025
59 min
As we head into 2026, more women than ever are asking themselves a deeply personal and surprisingly common question: “Should I freeze my eggs?” In today’s solo episode, Jacqueline breaks down everything you need to know about egg freezing right now — including age-related success rates, how many eggs you actually need, what the process looks like, and what the emotional side of delayed motherhood really feels like. Whether you’re considering freezing your eggs for peace of mind, navigating an...
Dec 11, 2025
22 min
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