Vivian Nunez

Stamford, CT

Vivian Nunez is a writer. Her award-winning Instagram community has created pathways for speaking about mental health and grief. She hosts the podcast, Happy To Be Here, and has been featured by Spotify, Instagram, Netflix, CBS This Morning, Oprah! The Magazine, and more. You can find Vivian @vivnunez on Instagram/TikTok and her writing on vivnunez.substack.com.

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Articles

Mental health is a part of health, even during pregnancy. While parts of a pregnancy may spark joy and immense gratitude, some triggers can...

May 7, 2024

Trying to understand recurrent pregnancy loss is often taxing. There are a lot of questions but very few answers. You are overwhelmed with curiosity...

April 8, 2024

This week, the topic of conversation at the Supreme Court was the “abortion pill” or mifepristone. Mifepristone is one of two pills that doctors...

March 29, 2024

This post is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest professional therapy platform done online. The state of your mental and physical health impacts one...

March 21, 2024

One of the most frustrating things to encounter is unexplained menstrual pain, which can also often lead to unexplained infertility.  According to Endowhat.com, endometriosis...

March 10, 2024

Since the Alabama Supreme Court released a decision on February 16, 2024, that assigns 'personhood' to frozen embryos, the ripple effects have been tangible,...

February 26, 2024

Let's face it: While air fresheners are a popular choice to combat unpleasant odors in our homes, the conventional options often come with a...

February 10, 2024

This article is sponsored by BetterHelp, the world’s largest professional therapy platform, done online.  You think you may be struggling with anxiety, but you’re not...

February 4, 2024

Anyone with PCOS symptoms knows that living with the menstrual condition is a juggling act. One day, you’re worried about your insulin resistance issues,...

January 15, 2024

Our mind-body connection is beautiful but also fragile. In order to protect it, we have to decide whose opinions or comments we listen to...

January 4, 2024

It’s natural to be curious about all the different realities you may encounter during your trying-to-conceive journey. The deeper you get into trying to...

December 20, 2023

We all have unique relationships with our bowel movements. You get to know it so intimately that you know exactly what and where will...

December 19, 2023

Every year on October 10th, World Mental Health Day is full of acknowledging that our mental health is an important part of our overall...

October 10, 2023

Your body has many moving parts that help keep it healthy, especially when trying to conceive. We could dive into so many of those...

August 28, 2023

Whether you’re navigating infertility or deeper into your family planning journey, here’s what you need to know: In America, people have struggled with their...

August 17, 2023

Nothing makes you feel more competent than understanding how fertility tracking works. Suddenly, it no longer feels like you need a second degree just...

July 18, 2023

The menstrual phase tries to keep all the shine for being the most uncomfortable and ever-present stage in the menstrual cycle, but the truth...

June 25, 2023

“Period symptoms” is a stand-in phrase for many different things. Depending on who you ask, they can range from mild headaches to bloating to...

June 20, 2023

When it comes to assisted reproductive treatments like IUI and IVF, costs can vary based on the state, health insurance, fertility diagnosis, and so...

May 22, 2023

Trying to conceive can take time. First, there’s the time you invest in learning what “trying to conceive” actually means. After that, there’s...

April 13, 2023

Everyone’s path to parenthood is unique. For some, becoming a parent can take a month while for others, it can take years. Some...

April 12, 2023

If you know you want to have children in the future — or if you simply want to keep your reproductive options open — ...

March 27, 2023

Age is often brought up in conversations around female fertility. The number “35” will get thrown around, and while it is a crucial...

March 19, 2023

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