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Quiet The Clock

Beth Gulotta

Are you a woman in your thirties or early forties feeling the relentless tick of a clock, be it biological or otherwise? Are you caught in the comparison game, sensing time slipping away? Look no further! I'm Beth Gulotta, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and the host of Quiet the Clock, your ultimate guide for navigating life's challenges and triumphs on your terms.

In this podcast, we fearlessly explore the uncertainties of this transformative period, breaking away from societal expectations and the pressure we impose on ourselves. From relationships, dating, and the intricacies of egg freezing to crucial discussions on mental health, we're here to support you every step of the way.

Why Quiet the Clock? Because we get it – the unique changes and uncertainties that come with being women. We're committed to providing reliable information and fostering a supportive community to make this life phase extraordinary.

Join me and a lineup of inspired guests as we share insights on breaking social norms, shedding the unnecessary pressure, and offering practical tips for common challenges like career transitions, relationship changes, and fertility concerns. But wait, there's more – we're diving deep into mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and stress, equipping you with the tools to thrive!

Don't miss out! Tune in to Quiet the Clock, your go-to resource for embracing the unique and amazing journey of life. Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube, and thrive during this exciting time of transformation!

Disclaimer: This podcast is not a substitute for therapy; the conversations are for general knowledge and educational purposes only. Please be mindful of the fact that if you choose to follow/like/comment on any posts/stories/episodes; your confidentiality cannot be guaranteed. I do not provide clinical assessment or therapeutic advice on this site or on the Quiet The Clock podcast.

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S9 · E5
Wednesday · 57 min· Video
Are IVF Clinics Prioritizing Cycle Targets Over Patients? A Fertility Doctor Speaks Out
What if the biggest mistake in your fertility journey is assuming that age is the whole story? At 39, fertility specialist Dr. Sasha Hakman, MD is pregnant using embryos she froze at 32. While her own experience felt fairly seamless, what she has witnessed as a physician has given her a very different perspective on the fertility industry—and what patients aren't always being told. In this episode of Quiet The Clock, Beth and Dr. Hackman pull back the curtain on the realities of fertility treatment, challenging the idea that IVF is always the next best step or that moving quickly is necessarily the right answer. Dr. Hakman explains why underlying, treatable health conditions can be overlooked, how a patient's fertility journey can be about so much more than their age, and why rushing into treatment without asking the right questions can have consequences. She also shares a surprising story about uncovering dangerously high cholesterol in a patient after repeated failed embryo transfers, speaks candidly about IVF clinics and their cycle targets, and questions whether standardized treatment protocols are truly serving every patient. If you've ever felt rushed into making fertility decisions, wondered whether your doctor was looking at the whole picture, or struggled to understand why a treatment isn't working, this is a conversation you need to hear. Because you deserve more than a treatment plan. You deserve answers, transparency, and a provider who sees you as an individual—not just another IVF cycle. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Dr. Sasha Hakman, MD Double board-certified OBGYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist, and host of Trying podcast IG: @tryingwithdrhakman & @sashahakmanmd Website: https://www.sashahakmanmd.com/ Podcast: Trying with Dr. Sasha Hakman Dr. Hakman is a distinguished highly awarded physician with dual board certifications in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). Dr. Hakman is dedicated to each patient's journey, ensuring that every decision is rooted in evidence-based medicine and the latest advancements in the field. She continuously seeks out the most current research and data to ensure that her patients receive the highest quality of care available. She is the host of the podcast Trying with Dr Sasha Hakman and had been features in numerous podcasts, press features and publications Follow her on IG @sashahakmanmd and tune into her podcast, Trying with Dr. Sasha Hakman Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ↪️ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!
S9 · E4
November 4 · 33 min· Video
I Thought IVF Was My Only Hope: Five Miscarriages, Three Failed Transfers, and a Natural Pregnancy at 44
After five miscarriages, three failed embryo transfers, and years of believing IVF was her only path to motherhood, Beth experienced something she wasn't expecting: a natural pregnancy at 44. But the road to that moment was anything but simple. Beth pulls back the curtain on the fertility journey that changed everything, including the health issues her previous fertility care had missed, her eventual Hashimoto's diagnosis, thyroid treatment, and lifestyle changes that became part of her path forward. She shares what it took to become her own advocate when the answers she desperately needed weren't coming, and why the IVF golden ticket she once believed in turned out to be far more complicated than she imagined. But getting pregnant wasn't the end of the fear. After years of loss, hope comes with its own set of anxieties, and she opens up about the emotional toll of trying to control every variable, the moment that pursuit finally brought her to her knees, and what it means to surrender when so much is at stake. This is a conversation about the heartbreak that can exist alongside hope, the questions we're sometimes afraid to ask, and the reality of navigating fertility when the journey doesn't go according to plan. Beth's story challenges the assumptions we make about age, IVF, and the path to motherhood, offering an honest look at what it means to keep searching for answers when everything feels uncertain. If you've ever felt dismissed, lost in the medical system, or desperate to understand why your body isn't doing what you hoped it would, this episode is for you. Beth shares her personal experience and perspective. This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ↪️ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!
S9 · E3
October 29 · 1 hr 13 min· Video
At 33: Stage 4 Endometriosis, PCOS & Seven IVF Cycles — How Donor Eggs Turned Grief Into Hope - Olivia King's Story
She Is Only 33. Seven IVF Cycles. Zero Embryos. And Then, Donor Eggs. At just 33, Olivia King had already spent five years navigating fertility struggles, five IVF cycles, and zero embryos. But age wasn't the whole story. Behind her journey were stage-four endometriosis, a PCOS diagnosis that came far too late, and years of trying to find answers to health issues that had been overlooked. When her doctor first suggested donor eggs, Olivia was faced with a possibility she never imagined for herself. And after six donor eggs became just two surviving the thaw, she and her husband were left confronting yet another heartbreaking setback. In this raw, honest conversation, Olivia shares what it's like to face significant fertility challenges at a young age, become your own medical detective when you're not getting the answers you need, and reconsider everything you thought you knew about using donor eggs. She opens up about how a six-week donor-conception course helped shift her perspective, making room for something she thought she'd lost: hope. Through every disappointment, Olivia and her husband also found a way to keep moving forward: writing down the silver linings after every loss, one small reminder at a time that their story wasn't over. If you've ever considered egg donation, received an unexpected fertility diagnosis, or wondered how to keep going when the path to parenthood looks nothing like you imagined, this episode is for you. Olivia's story is a powerful reminder that fertility struggles don't always look the way we expect, and that sometimes, a change in perspective can open the door to possibilities we never thought we could embrace. Watch to the end for Olivia's advice to anyone who feels like they're running out of options. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Olivia King Olivia King is a Pop/Soul singer, songwriter, and social media creator who uses her platform to uplift and inspire. With 450,000+ followers across social media, 10,000,000+ Spotify streams, and over 100M Instagram reach in the past year, she has built a global community rooted in authenticity. Olivia openly shares her faith and fertility journey alongside her music, inviting her audience into the highs, lows, and miracles that shape both her life and her art. Olivia's music has also been placed in a campaign for Caleb McLaughlin from the Emmy Award Winning Netflix Series "Stranger Things", "One of Us is Lying" on Peacock (Season 2 Premiere) and in the first episode of Shark Week. Her latest release is currently seeing a lot of momentum on TikTok. She has graced the covers of playlists both on Tidal & Amazon Music. You can hear Olivia's song she wrote & performs as the walkout song for her brother, Michael King (Pitcher, New York Yankees, Padres) at MLB games. The song is now playing on ESPN and Sports Illustrated, NY Daily News, and the NY Post has covered the story! Instagram: @oliviakingmusic TikTok: @oliviakingmusic Website: https://www.oliviakingmusic.com/ YouTube: @oliviakingmusic Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ↪️ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!
S9 · E2
October 21 · 1 hr 6 min· Video
Why You're Always Waiting to Be Happy | Breaking the "I'll Be Happy When" Cycle
What happens when the life you worked so hard to build suddenly doesn't feel like your life anymore? LanaRose left her high-powered New York City media career for Medellín, Colombia, expecting to stay for just one month. Instead, she stayed nearly three years. But when she eventually returned to Manhattan, put on her business clothes, and walked back into the office, she knew on her very first day that she couldn't go back to the life she had left behind. It just didn't fit anymore. This started a journey of undoing a life she thought she should be living and finding one she wanted to be living. LanaRose opens up about this unexpected journey that followed and how leaving her career ultimately led her to create Conscious Concierge, a service designed to help people navigate the world of therapists, healers, functional medicine, and other approaches to personal growth and wellness. Beth and LanaRose also talk about her experience with Lyme and mold illness, the pressure and uncertainty she felt around egg freezing at 36, and her exploration of psychedelics, including why preparation and integration can be such an important part of the experience. This conversation goes far beyond career change. It's about what happens when your definition of success starts to shift, what it means to listen to yourself when you don't have a clear plan, and how sometimes the biggest changes in our lives begin when we finally admit that the path we're on no longer feels right. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: LanaRose Berger LanaRose began therapy at just six years old, growing up navigating a lot of chaos and emotional challenges. By her 20s and early 30s, she found herself caught in a cycle of constantly trying to fix external circumstances in hopes that they would finally bring her peace and happiness. Around 30, despite having what appeared to be "all the right things" on paper, she reached an emotional, spiritual, and mental breaking point and realized that awareness alone wasn't enough. Rather than relying solely on traditional approaches, she spent the next three years exploring a wide range of healing modalities, working with coaches, attending retreats, practicing meditation and breathwork, exploring plant medicine, and working with naturopathic and functional medicine practitioners. Through that deeply personal journey, she came to understand the importance of healing the mind, body, and soul, while recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all path. That realization ultimately inspired her to create Conscious Concierge, a service designed to help people explore different healing modalities and connect with practitioners in a more informed and supported way. LanaRose is also the host of the Conscious Concierge podcast, where she explores different approaches to healing, personal growth, and discovering what works for each individual. Through both her work and her own journey, she is passionate about helping others look inward, find their own path, and reconnect with what feels true and aligned for them. Instagram: @lanalanarose & yourconsciousconcierge YouTube: @YourConsciousConcierge Podcast: Conscious Concierge Website: https://yourconsciousconcierge.com/ We Also Talk About: Leaving a high-pressure corporate career after burnout and a major personal transformation. Spiritual awakening, self-reflection, and experiences with plant medicine during the pandemic. Letting go of an old identity and navigating career change, uncertainty, and ambition. Breaking the "I'll be happy when…" cycle and learning to be present rather than chasing milestones. Managing age-related pressure around relationships, motherhood, and fertility decisions such as egg freezing. Exploring chronic illness, including Lyme and mold illness, and considering root causes through functional medicine. Building a wellness-navigation service that connects people with appropriate practitioners and approaches. Choosing and safely approaching plant medicine, including the importance of preparation, integration, and practitioner discernment. Identifying personal strengths and transferable skills when considering a new career or purpose. Resisting one-size-fits-all advice and developing a personal path through health, wellness, and spirituality. Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ↪️ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!
S9 · E1
October 14 · 48 min· Video
Monica Jade Davis From Netflix Love Is Blind - IVF, Fertility, and Finding Her Own Timeline
What if the timeline you thought your life would follow suddenly looked completely different? Beth sits down with Monica Jade Davis, known from Netflix's Love Is Blind, for an incredibly honest conversation about love, fertility, IVF, and the pressure of feeling of like you are "behind" when life doesn't happen on schedule. After her experience on Love is Blind, Monica took an honest look at her dating patterns, adjusted accordingly and found her healthiest love at 36. Her journey to motherhood has been far more complicated. As she navigates the emotional roller coaster of IVF, Monica opens up about something many women quietly wrestle with: "I wish I had frozen my eggs earlier." She shares what it feels like to look back at decisions you made before you knew what you know now, the lack of informed consent by doctors, the pressure she felt to have everything figured out, and the emotional toll fertility treatments can take. But then Monica made a decision that changed the way she was approaching the journey. She stepped away from treatment. In this raw and vulnerable conversation, Beth and Monica explore what happens when you stop trying to force your life into a timeline and start asking yourself what you actually need. They talk about love after 30, fertility, regret, self-worth, trusting the process, and the courage it takes to pause when everyone around you seems to be moving forward. If you have ever wondered whether you're running out of time, questioned whether you should have done something differently, or felt like everyone else got the life timeline you were supposed to have, this conversation is for you. Because sometimes the biggest shift happens when you stop asking, "Am I behind?" and start asking, "What if my life is unfolding exactly as it's supposed to?" FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Monica Jade Davis Monica Jade Davis, known for Netflix's Love Is Blind, is opening up about a deeply personal fertility journey that has challenged everything she thought she knew about timing, love, and starting a family. After finding love at 36, Monica and her partner Zac were diagnosed with unexplained infertility and went through four consecutive IVF cycles over eight months. After 90 eggs retrieved and 29 embryos, just one embryo ultimately made it through genetic testing. Monica and Zac have named that embryo "Golden." Now, Monica is sharing the emotional reality behind the numbers, including her decision to pause treatment, her regret about not freezing her eggs earlier, and her determination to hold onto hope while letting go of the timeline she once imagined for herself. Socials: @monicajadedvis Love is Blind Season 7 Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ↪️ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!
S8 · E38
September 16 · 27 min
When Life Changes Your Timeline: A Story of Surviving Cancer, Healing & Advocacy
Beth sits down with her dear friend Latoya (LT) for a deeply personal conversation about what happens when life changes your timeline in ways you never could have imagined. At just 30 years old, Latoya was diagnosed with stage four rectal colon cancer shortly after losing her mother and becoming a guardian to her younger siblings. As she navigated an overwhelming season of treatment and uncertainty, she also faced something she never expected: having to think about her future fertility without receiving the guidance or support she needed to preserve her options. Today, Latoya is navigating early menopause and a challenging fertility journey while continuing to hold onto hope. She opens up about the emotional realities of everything she has experienced, the importance of advocating for yourself, and learning to care for your health while still making space for the life you want. Through it all, Latoya has continued to build a life rooted in purpose and passion. She shares how dance movement therapy became an important part of her journey and how she is now pursuing that passion through her business, H.Y.P.E. Wellness. This is a conversation about resilience, fertility, grief, health, hope, and finding your way when life doesn't follow the timeline you imagined. Latoya's message is one Beth hopes everyone hears: advocate for yourself, ask questions, and don't be afraid to speak up for the care you deserve. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: LaToya "LT" is a nine-year stage four colorectal cancer survivor, Lynch syndrome carrier, and the founder of H.Y.P.E. Wellness LLC (Healing Your Parts Equally). Known for her vibrant energy and love of dance, LaToya has always used movement to connect with and uplift others. After cancer changed her relationship with her body and life in profound ways, movement became more than a passion. It became a form of healing and a way to support others. Through H.Y.P.E., LaToya combines her lived experience, love of movement, and commitment to helping people reconnect with themselves through healing, joy, and authentic self-expression. LaToya M LaMonda: Instagram: dramatyc.hype.wellness & h.y.p.e.wellness Website: https://www.hypewellnes.com/ Email: HealingYourPartsEqually@outlook.com We Also Talk About: Personal journey of being diagnosed with stage four rectal colon cancer at a young age. Impact of losing a parent to cancer and taking on caregiving responsibilities for younger siblings. Emotional and physical challenges faced during cancer treatment and recovery. Lack of information and support regarding fertility preservation options during cancer treatment. The importance of self-advocacy and asking questions in medical situations. Experiences with different medical professionals and the search for hopeful advice regarding fertility. The emotional toll of trying to conceive after cancer treatment and the associated stress. Exploration of alternative paths to motherhood, including the possibility of using a sibling's egg or adoption. The significance of building a support system and focusing on health during fertility journeys. Pursuit of personal healing through education and movement therapy, including dance and yoga. Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ↪️ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!
S8 · E29
September 2 · 33 min
Are You Choosing Your Life or Following a Timeline?
What happens when the life you imagined for yourself doesn't unfold on the timeline you expected? In this deeply personal conversation, Beth sits down with licensed mental health counselor Anne Sandefur, JD, EdM, LMHC, to talk about her decision to freeze her eggs at 34 and everything that came with it. Anne opens up about the emotional, physical, and mental realities of the experience, from the uncertainty and financial stress to anger, grief, gratitude, and the complicated feelings that can come with making a decision about your future before you know what that future will look like. Together, Beth and Anne explore the pressures women face to have their careers, relationships, marriage, and children figured out by a certain age, and how those expectations can quietly shape the choices we make. They talk about dating, comparison, the fear of running out of time, and the challenge of separating what you truly want from what you feel you're supposed to want. Most importantly, this conversation is about learning to meet yourself where you are. Beth and Anne discuss the power of self-compassion, finding people who can support you without judgment, letting go of comparison, and remembering that there is no single timeline for building a meaningful life. Anne's story is not about having all the answers. It's about making space for uncertainty, owning your choices, and learning to trust yourself along the way. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Anne Sandefur, JD, EdM, LMHC, Owner of Sandefur Mental Health Counseling A former professional ballet dancer, I have shifted my passion and dedication to the field of mental health counseling. It was during my time mediating civil conflicts that I decided to move into the field of counseling to garner a deeper relationship with my clients and more intimately help them move towards their goals and a sense of well-being. Anne Sandefur, JD, EdM, LMHC https://www.sandefurtherapy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandefurtherapy Email: hello@sandefurtherapy.com Phone: (212) 655-4022 Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ↪️ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!
S8 · E28
August 26 · 47 min
Why You Feel the Need to Keep Everyone Happy
What if the life you thought you'd have by 30 doesn't look anything like the life you're actually living? In this episode of Quiet The Clock, Beth sits down with psychologist Dr. Laura Bersenbrugge for an honest and deeply relatable conversation about the pressure so many of us carry through our 20s and 30s. The career, the relationship, marriage, kids, financial stability. There can be an invisible timeline in our heads telling us where we're supposed to be by a certain age. And when real life doesn't follow that timeline, it's easy to wonder, "Am I falling behind?" Laura explains why these expectations can have such a powerful impact on our mental health and how comparison, negative core beliefs, people pleasing, and the fear of making the "wrong" choice can keep us stuck. Beth and Laura talk about what happens when the life you imagined doesn't match the life you're actually living. They explore how societal expectations can influence decisions around relationships, career, marriage, and children, and how fertility timelines can add another layer of pressure to an already complicated stage of life. But this conversation isn't about figuring out the perfect plan. It's about learning how to trust yourself when there is no clear roadmap. Laura shares practical ways to become more self-aware, challenge the negative beliefs you've developed about yourself, recognize when you're making choices based on fear or expectations, and begin separating what you genuinely want from what you've been told you should want. She also opens up about her own journey to becoming a psychologist, adding a deeply personal perspective to a conversation that will resonate with anyone who has ever questioned whether they are where they are "supposed" to be. If you've ever looked around and felt like everyone else is moving forward while you're standing still, this episode is for you. If you're struggling with comparison, questioning your choices, worried about your timeline, or trying to make peace with a life that looks different from the one you imagined, keep watching until the very end. Because sometimes the answer isn't to work harder to catch up. Sometimes it's realizing there was never anything to catch up to in the first place. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge, PsyD | Gen Z & Millennial Psychologist Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York, New Jersey, and Hawaii with 15 years of experience specializing in anxiety, mood disorders, OCD, stress and trauma, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and emotion regulation. She employs a warm, evidence-based approach grounded in CBT, ERP, and DBT, with a focus on client strengths and culturally-sensitive care, particularly for AAPI and BIPOC clients exploring intersectional identities. Co-founder of The Modern Asian Parent, Dr. Laura provides culturally informed parenting resources and workshops. She is the creator of the Release, Regulate, & Relax Aromatherapy Inhaler Set, author of Beyond the Blush: A CBT Approach to Overcoming Social Anxiety, and a clinician at Evidence-Based Psychology NYC. A former teacher and College Board reviewer, she integrates her understanding of education with clinical expertise, mentors early-career psychologists, and serves on advisory boards for mental health apps Bia and A Lil Help. IG - @drlaurabtherapy IG - @themodernasianparent TikTok - @drlaurabtherapy Website - www.drlaurab.com Phone - (212) 879-1824 ext. 103 Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ↪️ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!
S8 · E30
August 19 · 37 min
Should You Freeze Your Eggs? The Truth About Fertility, Anxiety & Future Motherhood
What happens when you're successful, independent, and still feel like your biological clock is quietly ticking in the background? Beth sits down with Ariana White, a publicist at Atlantic Records, for an honest conversation about fertility, egg freezing, anxiety, and the complicated journey toward motherhood. Ari opens up about why she chose to freeze her eggs as an empowering insurance policy, how societal pressure shaped her decisions, and how having generous fertility benefits through work gave her an opportunity many women don't have. But this conversation goes far beyond egg freezing. Ari shares what it's like to navigate friendships when everyone seems to be moving through life at a different pace, why therapy became such an important part of her journey, and how she's built a support system that allows her to feel less alone in the uncertainty. Together, Beth and Ari unpack the pressure women face to have a perfectly timed life and challenge the idea that there is one "right" path to motherhood. ✨ UPDATE: Since this episode was recorded, Ari's story has continued to unfold. She is now a wife and a mom, making this conversation even more meaningful in hindsight. Her journey is a beautiful reminder that there is no single timeline for love, marriage, fertility, or motherhood, and that the path forward can look very different from what we once imagined. If you've ever wondered whether you're behind, whether you should freeze your eggs, or what your future family might look like, this episode is for you. Come for the fertility conversation, stay for the reminder that you get to build a life that actually fits you. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Ariana White is the Vice President, Press & Media Strategy at Atlantic Records | PR Week 40 Under 40 2022 Honoree Instagram: @arestarr Twitter: @arestarr Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ↪️ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!
S8 · E29
August 12 · 48 min
You're Not Behind in Your 30s: Stop Letting Society Decide Your Timeline
What if your 30s aren't supposed to look the way you thought they would? At 34, Kayla Kleinman found herself confronting the gap between the life she imagined she'd have by this point and the life she was actually living. As the creator behind a huge Instagram community focused on the conversations no one seems to be having about your 30s, Kayla has built a following by saying out loud what so many people are quietly thinking. In this candid conversation, Kayla sits down with therapist Beth Gulotta to unpack the pressure women face in their 30s around dating, marriage, career, fertility, relationships, family planning, and the feeling that you're somehow running out of time. But what happens when the timeline you're chasing isn't actually your timeline? Beth and Kayla explore why so many women make major life decisions based on what they think they should want instead of what they genuinely want. They talk about the pressure to find a partner, have children, advance your career, and have your entire life figured out by a certain age, and what it takes to step outside those expectations. They also get into the complicated relationship between biological timelines and personal choices, and how fear about the future can cause us to make decisions that don't actually align with the life we want. If you're in your 30s and wondering, "Am I behind?" "Should I be further along?" or "What if my life doesn't look the way I thought it would?", this conversation is for you. Your 30s aren't a deadline. They're a decade of figuring out what actually belongs to you. Subscribe to Quiet The Clock for honest conversations about dating, fertility, relationships, life timelines, and the pressure to have it all figured out. #Your30s #DatingInYour30s #LifeInYour30s #WomenInTheir30s #Fertility #Dating #Relationships #QuietTheClock GUEST: Kayla Kleinman is a New York City-based lifestyle creator, writer, and marketing professional who founded Kayla in the City in 2011, a lifestyle platform centered on authenticity, self-discovery, and navigating life as a millennial woman. Through her work, Kayla explores the realities of life in your 30s, tackling the conversations and challenges that often go unspoken, from dating and relationships to career, personal growth, and figuring out what you actually want from life. Alongside her content creation, Kayla works full-time in marketing at Bookshop.org. She has also taught yoga and fitness classes throughout New York City. When she's not working, Kayla can usually be found reading, watching RuPaul's Drag Race, discovering a new NYC restaurant, or enjoying an iced oat milk latte. Follow Kayla: Instagram: / kaylakleinman Substack: http://kaylakleinman.substack.com Website: https://www.kaylainthecity.com/ FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuietTheClock Twitter: https://twitter.com/NycTherapeutic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuietTheClockPod/ Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ Quiet The Clock ®
S8 · E28
July 22 · 30 min
Why More Women Are Freezing Their Eggs
Why are women really freezing their eggs? The answer may surprise you. For years, we've been told that women delay motherhood because they're focused on building their careers. But what if that's not the real story? In this eye-opening conversation, Beth sits down with Yale professor and author Marcia C. Inhorn to uncover what she learned after interviewing more than 150 women who chose to freeze their eggs. Her groundbreaking research reveals a very different reality: the biggest reason women are preserving their fertility isn't career ambition... It's the struggle to find a compatible partner. Together, Beth and Marcia explore the emotional, financial, and deeply personal side of egg freezing, including what many fertility clinics still aren't talking about. They discuss the lack of fertility education, the loneliness many women experience throughout the process, the pressure of the biological clock, and why sharing these stories matters more than ever. Beth also opens up about her own fertility journey, creating an honest conversation that will resonate with anyone navigating dating, fertility, IVF, or questions about becoming a parent. Whether you're considering egg freezing, trying to conceive, or simply wondering why more women are having children later in life, this episode offers research-backed insights that challenge some of the biggest myths about modern motherhood. You'll hear why so many women feel forced to make impossible decisions, what the fertility industry gets right and wrong, and how honest conversations like this can help women feel more informed, empowered, and less alone. If this conversation resonates with you, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to help more people find honest conversations about fertility, dating, and modern motherhood. #EggFreezing #Fertility #IVF #Dating #Motherhood #BiologicalClock #WomensHealth #FertilityAwareness #TryingToConceive #QuietTheClock Connect with Marcia Inhorn: https://anthropology.yale.edu/people/ https://marciainhorn.com/ Marcia C. Inhorn, PhD, MPH, is the William K. Lanman, Jr. Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs at Yale University and a world-renowned expert on fertility, reproductive technologies, and women's health. For more than 35 years, she has researched infertility and assisted reproduction around the world and is the award-winning author of numerous books, including Motherhood on Ice: The Mating Gap and Why Women Freeze Their Eggs, which draws on interviews with more than 150 women to challenge common myths about why women choose to freeze their eggs. Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/
S8 · E26
July 15 · 32 min
Why More Women Are Choosing Not to Have Kids (And Why That Matters)
For generations, women have been told that motherhood is the natural destination. But what happens when someone consciously chooses a different path? In this thought-provoking episode, Beth sits down with therapist and mental health advocate Joanna Townsend to explore the powerful ideas behind Ruby Warrington's book Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung Sisterhood. Joanna, who identifies as an "affirmative no" on the motherhood spectrum, shares the deeply personal journey that led her to choose a life without children and why that decision has brought her peace, purpose, and fulfillment. Together, Beth and Joanna unpack the invisible pressures women face, the assumptions society still makes about fulfillment and identity, and why conversations about being childfree are more important than ever. They also discuss Joanna's unique book club, which brought together women from every point on the motherhood spectrum, creating honest, compassionate conversations that challenged long-held beliefs and reminded everyone that there is no single "right" way to build a meaningful life. Whether you're a parent, hoping to become one, childfree by choice, childless not by choice, or simply questioning the timeline you've always been told to follow, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on what it truly means to live a life that is authentically your own. This episode may challenge what you've always believed about motherhood, fulfillment, and the many ways a life can be beautifully complete. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Joanna Townsend is a therapist, mental health advocate, and intersectional feminist dedicated to helping young adults and adults build more compassionate relationships with themselves. Drawing from her lived experience as a mixed Latina woman, Joanna brings a warm, inclusive, and culturally informed perspective to her work, creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood. She specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, self-worth, and life transitions. Joanna's therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, curiosity, and the belief that healing begins when we let go of shame, challenge limiting beliefs, and learn to embrace our emotions with self-compassion. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, Joanna helps people gain deeper insight into their thoughts, experiences, and emotions while empowering them to move forward with greater confidence and authenticity. She is passionate about fostering conversations that honor diverse life paths, including the many ways people find purpose, connection, and fulfillment beyond traditional expectations. Website: https://www.joannatownsend.com/ https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/montana/bozeman/joanna-townsend Instagram: @joannatalksfeelings Other: threads: @joannatalksfeelings Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/
S8 · E25
July 8 · 37 min
The Dating Reset: Some Of Our Favorite Advice from 4 Relationship Experts
What happens when you bring together the best dating advice from four of our favorite relationship experts? You get one powerful conversation packed with practical tips, mindset shifts, and the reminders every single person needs to hear. In this special Quiet The Clock remix, we're revisiting some of our favorite moments from conversations with Erika Ettin, Sabrina Zohar, Jackie Simek, and Lindsey Metselaar. Whether you're exhausted by dating apps, questioning your relationship patterns, feeling pressured by society's timeline, or simply looking for a fresh perspective, this episode is your reminder that dating doesn't have to feel so overwhelming. Together, these experts share honest advice about building confidence, breaking free from self-sabotaging patterns, embracing authenticity, healing before your next relationship, and dating from a place of curiosity instead of fear. Inside this episode, you'll hear: • How to date with more confidence and less anxiety • The biggest mistakes people make on dating apps • Why authenticity is your greatest advantage • How to let go of societal timelines around love and relationships • The importance of healing and self-worth before finding a partner • Mindset shifts that can completely transform your dating experience • Why the right person won't be intimidated by your success Whether you're newly single, deep in the dating world, or simply looking for a healthier approach to finding love, this compilation is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and actionable advice from some of the best voices in modern dating. Because finding love isn't about racing the clock. It's about becoming the person who's ready when the right relationship arrives. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS: Erika Ettin is the Founder of A Little Nudge, a consulting company that helps people navigate the world of online dating, from first click to first date. She is also the author of the book Love at First Site. Erika studied economics at Cornell University and received her MBA from Georgetown. She started A Little Nudge in 2011 (after a seven-year career as an economist). She is responsible for many relationships, marriages, and the confidence some people simply need to "get out there." A Little Nudge has been featured in media around the country, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, CBS, and Ask Men, and she currently writes a weekly syndicated dating column. IG: www.instagram.com/alittlenudge Website: www.alittlenudge.com Link for Book: http://www.amazon.com/Love-First-Site Sabrina Zohar Website: https://www.sabrinazohar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrina.zoh... YouTube: / @sabrina_zohar FOLLOW JACKIE: Social Media: @ jackiesimek Email: jackie@jackiesimek.com Follow Lindsay: @ lindzmetz Website: https://www.wemetatacme.com/ Social Media @wemetatacme Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/
S8 · E7
June 24 · 57 min
When IVF Doesn't Work: The Pain of Letting Go of the Future You Imagined
What happens when the life you envisioned doesn't unfold the way you planned? In this powerful episode, Beth sits down with screenwriter, director, comedian, and creator Dahéli Hall for an honest conversation about infertility, loss, identity, and the courage to keep moving forward when the "happy ending" you've been promised never arrives. After years of trying to conceive and undergoing multiple rounds of IVF, Dahéli found herself confronting not only the heartbreak of infertility but also the isolation, grief, and societal expectations that often accompany it. Rather than allowing that pain to define her, she transformed it into something meaningful, creating a one-woman show that gave voice to an experience many people endure in silence. Together, Beth and Dahéli explore the emotional realities of fertility struggles, the pressure women face to follow prescribed life milestones, the complexities of friendships during seasons of loss, and what it means to honor grief without letting it consume you. Dahéli shares how writing, performance, and storytelling became a path toward healing, helping her turn one of the most difficult chapters of her life into art that resonates with others navigating their own challenges. This conversation is a reminder that resilience isn't about avoiding pain. It's about finding a way to carry it, learn from it, and sometimes transform it into something that can help others feel less alone. Whether you're facing infertility, grieving a different version of your future, or navigating a season of disappointment, this episode offers a compassionate look at how we can move forward without diminishing what we've lost. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Daheli Hall (pronounced da-hay-lee) is a versatile performer, writer, and director based in Los Angeles. Known for her work on Netflix's Dear White People and Fox's MADtv, she's currently touring with her award-winning comedy show SPADURA, an autobiographical love story that explores Dahéli's journey through fertility challenges with humor and vulnerability. With credits spanning television, film, and video games, Dahéli is a graduate of NYU Tisch and USC's Stark Producing Program. She is dedicated to promoting diversity and professional development in the entertainment industry and is a member of SAG-AFTRA and the WGA unions. X: @daheli TikTok: @dahelihall Instagram - @daheli.hall Website: http://www.daheli.info/ Spadure - http://www.daheli.info/spadura A comedy about getting knocked up Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/
S8 · E23
June 17 · 1 hr 4 min
The Truth About Dating That Women Need to Hear
Why does someone text you every day, make plans, show up consistently... and still avoid commitment? In this thought-provoking conversation, Beth sits down with Ben Hart to unpack one of the biggest frustrations in modern dating: why effort doesn't always equal intention. Together, they explore the hidden forces shaping today's relationships, from fear of rejection and attachment wounds to the influence of social media, dating apps, and a culture that constantly tells us there might be someone "better" just one swipe away. Beth shares both personal experiences and clinical insights into why so many women find themselves stuck in confusing situationships, second-guessing mixed signals, and wondering whether a partner is genuinely interested or simply enjoying the convenience of connection without commitment. If you've ever found yourself asking, "If they're so interested, why won't they commit?" this episode is for you. This conversation will challenge some of the most common dating narratives and give you practical tools to stop settling for confusion, trust your intuition, and create the kind of relationship you actually deserve. Subscribe to Quiet The Clock for honest conversations about dating, relationships, fertility, motherhood, and living life on your own timeline. #DatingAdvice #ModernDating #Relationships #AttachmentStyles #Situationships #DatingOver30 #LoveAndRelationships #QuietTheClock FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Ben Hart, Dating Strategist and Entrepreneur Ben Hart is a serial entrepreneur, public speaker, and globally recognized dating strategist with a following of over 700,000. Based in New York City, he is the author of The Zero Mindset, a groundbreaking book on entrepreneurship and creativity as well as the founder of Dating With Purpose, a platform dedicated to those who want to date with more intention and purpose. With a foundation in Psychology and Biology, paired with advanced studies in personal development, Ben has become a sought-after voice on some of the world's most prestigious stages. From the United Nations to Ivy League universities, his impactful lectures resonate with audiences worldwide. Whether delivering a keynote in Mexico on the transformative power of starting from zero or inspiring individuals in their personal dating journeys, Ben Hart is dedicated to educating and empowering doers to achieve the outcomes they desire. Instagram: @Bennyinc TikTok: @Bennyinc Website: www.Bennyhartinc.com Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/
S8 · E24
June 3 · 25 min
I Thought I'd Have It All By 30. Here's What Actually Happened
What if your 30s don't go according to plan? For so many women, this decade arrives with unspoken expectations: find the right partner, build a successful career, start a family, and somehow make it all look effortless. But what happens when life takes a different path? In this deeply personal and honest episode of Quiet The Clock, Beth shares the lessons she never expected to learn throughout her 30s. From navigating heartbreak and uncertainty to questioning timelines, facing fertility concerns, redefining success, and ultimately becoming a mother at 40, this is a conversation about letting go of the life you thought you were supposed to have and embracing the one that's unfolding in front of you. Beth opens up about the moments that challenged her most, the fears she had to confront, and the surprising gifts that came from experiences she never would have chosen. Whether you're feeling behind, stuck, single, overwhelmed, or simply wondering if you're on the "right" path, this episode offers a powerful reminder that your timeline is your own. If you have ever looked around and felt like everyone else has life figured out while you're still trying to make sense of your next step, this conversation is for you. Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ ➡️ SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL ↪️ SHARE THIS ON SOCIAL OR WITH A FRIEND GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!
S8 · E23
May 27 · 53 min
How One Male Founder Is Helping Transform the Fertility Space
What happens when a man steps into the fertility conversation with honesty, vulnerability, and a mission to change the experience for everyone? In this powerful episode, Beth Gulotta sits down with Jake Kent, co-founder of Dandi, for a conversation that goes far beyond fertility treatment. Together, they unpack the silent pressures men carry around masculinity, emotions, relationships, and fertility struggles — and why so many people feel forced to suffer quietly behind carefully curated lives. Jake opens up about his personal journey into the fertility space, the emotional realities men often avoid talking about, and the deeper self-work that can emerge when life doesn't follow the timeline you expected. Beth and Jake also dive into the inspiration behind Dandi and how the company is working to create a more human, supported, and emotionally connected fertility experience for individuals and couples navigating treatment. This episode is an honest conversation about identity, vulnerability, modern relationships, and learning how to stop measuring your life against society's invisible checklist. Expect meaningful insights, emotional moments, and a refreshing perspective on what it really means to show up authentically in today's world. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Follow Jake Kent: Instagram - @jakent55 Instagram - @dandifertility Instagram - @searchingformorepodcast Website: https://dandifertility.com/ Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. Regenerative. - Use this link to check out clean skin care products we love mowellens.com Bombas - Goods That Do Good - Use code QTC20 to receive 20% off your first order at shopbombas.com Kuli Kuli - Pure Moranga Powder - Use this link to shop some of the delicious superfoods we love kulikulifoods.com Little Words Project - Built On Kindness - Use code QTC to receive 15% off your first order at littlewordsproject.com Fusionary Formulas - Discover the Power of Turmeric - Use code QUIETTHECLOCK to receive 15% off your first order at fusionaryformulas.com MomMed - Caring for Moms, Empowering Families - Shop all of MomMed's products at mommed.pxf.io/QTC Reflect - Finding your calm just got simple - Code QTC15 at meetreflect.com/shop?ref=qtc15 to receive 15% off your first order Deweffect - Why the Deweffect? - Use code Quiet15 for 15% off at www.deweffect.com Bite - It's Time To Brush Better - Use code QTC10 for 10% your first order at https://www.bitetoothpastebits.com/QTC10 CalmiGo - Achieve Calm in 3 Minutes - Use code QTC30 for $30 off your first device at calmigo.com. Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/
S8 · E20
April 29 · 20 min
The Hidden Emotional Toll of IVF and Egg Freezing | National Infertility Awareness Week
Infertility, egg freezing, and IVF can be as emotionally complex as they are medically complex. In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, we are re-sharing this powerful conversation about the mental health side of fertility treatments. Beth sits down with fertility specialist Dr. Anate Brauer, MD, Board Certified OBGYN, to talk about what women are rarely prepared for when navigating fertility decisions. From egg freezing and IVF to the emotional rollercoaster of hope, anger, grief, and empowerment, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the real experience many women face. Dr. Brauer explains the key differences between egg freezing vs. embryo freezing, common misconceptions about fertility timelines, and what he wishes more patients understood before starting treatment. They also explore why mental health support, therapy, and compassionate care are essential parts of the fertility journey. Whether you are considering egg freezing, going through IVF, or simply feeling the pressure of the biological clock, this episode offers reassurance that there is no single timeline for building a family. During National Infertility Awareness Week, we're amplifying conversations like this one to remind you: you are not alone, and your path to family can take many forms. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Guest: Dr. Anate Brauer, MD Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dranatebrauer/ Chick Mission - www.thechickmission.org Website - www.rmany.com Dr. Brauer is a member of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology, earned her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed her OB/GYN residency at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell, followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Weill Cornell. Formerly an Assistant Clinical Professor at NYU, she specializes in IVF, egg freezing, ovulation induction, pre-implantation genetic testing, and third-party reproduction. Dr. Brauer combines the latest clinical data and technology with a supportive approach to minimize patient stress and optimize outcomes. She has published and presented nationally on fertility treatments for patients with diminished ovarian reserve, PCOS, surrogacy, fertility preservation, and complementary therapies, and serves on the Advisory Board of the Young Survivors Coalition. A regular contributor to media outlets like Shape, Parents, and Refinery29, she also enjoys cooking, running, and spending time with her husband and three children. We Also Talk About: Emotional and mental health aspects of fertility treatments Psychological challenges faced by women during fertility journeys Differences between egg freezing and IVF experiences Importance of therapy and mental health support in fertility treatments Impact of relationships and societal expectations on women's fertility experiences Feelings of empowerment, anger, guilt, and regret in fertility journeys The significance of finding the right healthcare provider and therapist Barriers to accessing mental health support, including financial constraints The emotional burden of failure and societal pressures on women regarding fertility The need for a supportive network during the fertility process, including friends and professionals Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok Follow on Pinterest Therapy Support Website Visit the QTC Website for our current list of Affiliates: https://quiettheclock.com/ FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/
S8 · E19
April 22 · 24 min
From Secondary Infertility to New Mom: My 6 Week Postpartum Reality
If you are in the middle of your fertility journey, this episode is for you. After navigating the heartbreak and uncertainty of secondary infertility, Beth shares a deeply honest update at 6 weeks postpartum. This isn't just about what it's like to finally have her baby boy, it's about the emotional reality that doesn't simply disappear once you reach this chapter. In this episode, she opens up about what life truly feels like in the early weeks of motherhood, the unexpected emotional layers that come with having a baby after infertility, and the parts no one really prepares you for. There is joy, of course, but there is also reflection, gratitude, and a continued connection to the version of herself who was still waiting. If you are still trying to conceive, still hoping, still in the unknown, please hear this: you are not behind, you are not forgotten, and your story still matters deeply. Beth is holding space for you in this conversation and always will. This community was built on honesty, and that doesn't end here. Wherever you are in your journey, whether you're trying, grieving, waiting, or healing, we are right here with you. SHOP MERCH ON THE QTC SHOP: https://quiettheclock.com/shop/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDK6Dcq-u28XL60I_y4hskQ/join — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-the-clock/id1684574820 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lzlbpi82Nz8NybxGCjMMg?si=f894bafeabe94d8c Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6c32e55c-28d6-4f73-b128-04afe9017bdb/quiet-the-clock FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuietTheClock Twitter: https://twitter.com/NycTherapeutic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuietTheClockPod/ Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ Quiet The Clock ® Artist - Carrie Welling Song - When My Heart Stops, from A Crack In The Chaos album https://www.carriewelling.com/ IG -@carriewellingmusic For inquire on the use of Carrie's music or booking her for an event, please contact carriewellingbooking@gmail.com
S8 · E18
March 18 · 24 min
A Therapist Answers Your Biggest Dating & Relationship Questions
In this episode of Quiet the Clock, Beth grabs the mic and answers real questions straight from the audience, from both men and women who are trying to make sense of dating, relationships, and all the pressure that seems to come with them. No scripts. No sugarcoating. Just honest, therapist-level insight into the questions people are actually asking but rarely say out loud. From When do I bring up what I really want? to How do I stop overthinking every interaction? Beth breaks down what healthy communication, vulnerability, and emotional maturity really look like in modern dating. The conversation weaves through everything from misaligned timelines and fertility worries to the quiet chaos social media creates when it comes to comparison and expectations. Along the way, Beth reminds us that clarity is not too much, curiosity is powerful, and you're not "behind" just because your path looks different. Think of this episode as part group chat, part therapy session, and part deep exhale. You'll walk away with practical takeaways, mindset shifts, and a little more confidence to ask the questions that actually matter. We wrap things up with a few favorite wellness recommendations to help keep your nervous system intact while dating in the wild. Press play if you're dating, questioning, overthinking, or just want to feel less alone in it all. Affiliate Links: Osea - Skincare By The Sea - Use code QTCPOD10 to receive a one time use 10% off your order at oseamalibu.com Mowellens - Organic. 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Blumene - Enhance, tighten, lift and rejuvenate at home - Use Code QTC for 35% off the Best Sellers Collection at https://blumene.com?sca_ref=7556235.ZiTyRI2G2S Lumebox - A Wellness Center in Your Living Room - Use code quiettheclockpod for $260 off per unit at https://www.lm4bxfgy5d.com/quiettheclockpod/ Gratsi Wine - Use code 'QTC' for a free gift with purchase at https://gratsi.com/QTC Pulse of Potential - Use code 'Quiet 10' for 10% off at https://pulseofpotential.com/QUIET10 Align - Use code 'QTC' for 10% off your purchase at https://myalignmat.com/?ref=quiettheclock — #BethGulotta #QuietTheClock #eggfreezing #podcastforwomen FOLLOW BETH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nyctherapeutic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quiettheclockpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nyctherapeuticwellness Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quiettheclock/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nyctherapeuticwellness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quiet-the-clock-podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-therapeutic-wellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYCTherapeutic Get professional counseling from Beth and her team: https://nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ Chapters **Episode Introduction & Q&A Start (00:01:09)** Beth welcomes listeners and introduces the Q&A format for the episode. **Frustration with Partners Not Understanding Timelines (00:01:16)** Discussion about feeling frustrated when partners don't understand or align with personal relationship timelines. **Honesty vs. Avoidance in Dating (00:02:22)** Exploring whether "I'm not ready" is an excuse and how to distinguish honesty from avoidance. **Healthy Ways to Discuss Timelines (00:03:40)** Advice for men on how to ask about timelines for marriage and kids, and how to show seriousness through actions. **What Reassures Women Most: Words, Actions, or Consistency? (00:05:12)** Actions and consistency are more reassuring than words alone; men and women often misunderstand each other's needs for clarity and reassurance. **Advice for Men Overwhelmed by Timeline Pressure (00:06:11)** Encouragement for honesty, openness, and communication when feeling pressured about readiness, including being upfront about marriage and children. **Supporting Partners Anxious About Fertility (00:07:21)** How men can support partners with fertility or age-related anxieties, and the importance of discussing male fertility as well. **Impact of Dating Apps & Ghosting (00:10:54)** How dating apps and technology have changed relationships, why ghosting is common, and why clear communication is kinder. **Importance of Self-Work & Emotional Maturity (00:16:21)** Understanding and working on yourself before dating leads to healthier relationships; emotional maturity involves self-awareness, empathy, and strong communication.

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