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A Cup of Tea with Jody Day

December 18, 2017

By Lisa Manterfield

A couple of years ago (has it really been that long?) I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of tea, albeit across 6,000 miles, with Jody Day of Gateway Women in the UK. We talked about coming-to-terms with loss, dealing with loneliness, and the tremendous value of finding a supportive community.

As we trundle into the holiday season, and some of you are feeling the added stress of dealing with family and social events, I thought this would be a good time to revisit this interview.

So grab yourself a cup of tea, some eggnog, or a nice single malt whisky (just as a suggestion, of course) and enjoy listening to my interview with Jody.

 

Here are the links mentioned in the video:

Jody’s site: Gateway Women

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A Cup of Tea with Jody Day

December 16, 2013

Jody DayOver the Thanksgiving weekend I got to sit down and have a cup of tea and a chat with another woman who’s walked a similar path to me and survived.

Unlike most cozy chats with a friend, this one was captured on video and now I get to share it with you.

Some of you will know Jody Day as the founder of Gateway Women in the UK and author of the new book: Rocking the Life Unexpected: 12 Weeks to Your Plan B for a Meaningful and Fulfiling Life Without Children. I sat down to talk with Jody about her book and her personal journey that led to its development.

If you’re not familiar with Jody, you’re in for a treat. So grab yourself a cuppa and settle in with us.

Here are the links mentioned in the video:

Jody’s site: Gateway Women

Rocking the Life Unexpected: 12 Weeks to Your Plan B for a Meaningful and Fulfiling Life Without Children

Reignite Process Workshop

Pinterest Gallery of Role Models

Filed Under: Childless Not By Choice, Current Affairs, Infertility and Loss Tagged With: fb, Gateway Women, interview with Jody Day., Jody Day, Life Without Baby video, video

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