When Waiting Becomes Life

Encouraging Stories and Medical Advice from the Heart of an Infertility Doctor

By: Jeff Deaton MD

Narrated by: Aaron Sokalski

The journey to parenthood isn't always straightforward. For many, the road is marked by unexpected challenges, emotional strain, and the quiet agony of waiting. Infertility affects nearly 1 in 6 women, impacting not only their bodies but their relationships, dreams, and sense of identity.

When Waiting Becomes Life offers a collection of honest, heartfelt stories from women and couples who have walked the difficult road of infertility. Their experiences reveal not just the heartbreak, but also the resilience, profound hope, and unexpected growth that can emerge along the way. Following each story, Dr. Deaton offers compassionate, practical insights that help listeners confront the shame often associated with infertility and make more informed decisions about the complex medical treatments and emotional terrain they may face.

Whether you're experiencing infertility firsthand or supporting someone who is, you are not alone. Come, discover hope, strength, and a path forward — wherever your journey leads.

©2025 Jeff Deaton (P)2026 Jeff Deaton

Critic reviews

"Dr. Jeff Deaton's When Waiting Becomes Life is a fantastic resource for anyone with infertility. Dr. Deaton blends inspiring narratives and personal stories with accessible medical facts to help the reader gain perspective and insight on their own fertility journey. As a fertility doctor, I know that When Waiting Becomes Life will provide hope and guidance to so many patients." —Natalie Crawford, MD, Board Certified Fertility Doctor, author, and host of the successful As a Woman podcast