In this episode of the Quiet the Clock podcast, Becky Jefferies, a former tech startup founder and Chief Marketing Officer who transitioned from the 9-to-5 corporate world to become a digital nomad entrepreneur, shares her journey of living life on her own terms. Becky discusses her personal experiences with egg freezing, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges of multiple rounds, the importance of self-advocacy in the medical process, and the need for proactive fertility health checks. She emphasizes the significance of taking control of one’s journey, making decisions that feel right, and resisting societal pressures. Becky, now a freelance brand and marketing consultant who organizes women’s wellness retreats and group travel adventures, also touches on the impact of societal expectations on relationships and motherhood. At 38, with 74 countries visited, Becky is embarking on her fourth round of egg freezing and hopes to eventually share her adventurous life with children. This episode underscores the complexities of reproductive health and the empowerment found in making informed, personal decisions.
We Also Talk About:
Becky Jefferies’ decision to live abroad and its impact on her perspective
Breaking away from societal expectations and finding fulfillment on one’s own terms
Emotional impact of ending relationships in their 30s
Discussion on egg freezing and its emotional and physical challenges
Lack of awareness and education around fertility issues for single women
Becky’s experiences with multiple rounds of egg freezing and the physical and emotional challenges she faced
Advocating for oneself in the medical process and taking an active role in fertility journey
Becky’s transition to a more meaningful and mission-driven career path
Words of wisdom for women considering or undergoing egg freezing
Importance of checking fertility, being proactive, and advocating for oneself in the egg freezing process
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