“I Was Told I Couldn’t Have Kids” — Infertility, Miscarriage, and the Fight to Feel Safe Again
MJ shares her raw and powerful story of being told she would likely never be able to have children—and the emotional, spiritual, and physical healing journey that followed. After a heartbreaking miscarriage and years without a menstrual cycle, MJ began the work of reconnecting with her body, her nervous system, and her grief. In this conversation, we explore the pain of medical dismissal, the surprising discovery that changed everything, and the deep healing work that eventually brought her to her two living children.
We talk about:
Growing up without regular periods and being told pregnancy might never be possible
The trauma and heartbreak of miscarriage after a miracle conception
Being gaslit by doctors—and trusting her intuition anyway
The white-knuckling anxiety of pregnancy after loss
Postpartum OCD and navigating intrusive thoughts
How somatic healing, breathwork, and nervous system regulation changed everything
Why creating safety in her body—and her life—was key to welcoming new life
Her passion for helping others cry, heal, and reconnect with their emotional bodies
This episode is a beautiful reminder that grief and joy can live side by side—and that healing is possible when we honour all that we’ve been through.
This one is for MJ’s first baby, never forgotten.
Get to Know MJ:
MJ Renshaw is a breathwork facilitator, podcast host, author, and founder of The Being Method, a science-backed spiritual education platform that teaches students to heal and reconnect with their bodies through breathwork. After her own journey overcoming childhood trauma, MJ launched The Being Method in 2020, quickly establishing it as uniquely comprehensive, blending breathwork science, trauma-informed care, and practical business training. Her podcast, also ‘The Being Method,’ explores the intersection between science and spirituality. Her new book, How to Cry, a #1 New Release in Emotional Mental Health, explores the powerful science behind the emotional release of crying.
Connect with MJ:
Instagram: @beingmethodbreathwork
Get one month free of breathwork with The Being Method here: https://shorturl.at/7HFHv
Website: https://www.beingmethod.ca/
How to Cry: www.howtocry.ca
