Intent Clinical

At the start of my fertility journey, I had a vision for everything, like where our surrogate would live, what our egg donor would look like, and how the timeline would unfold.

I believed that if I worked hard enough, it would go exactly as planned. It didn’t. What I learned was flexibility. Letting go of what I thought it had to look like. And remembering that the goal wasn’t a perfect plan. It was a child.

In this conversation, Diana Clark, JD,MA, brings her empathy and clarity to what many families experience when a loved one is struggling with addiction, mental health, or behavioral challenges. She speaks to the emotional weight families carry and the shift that happens when the focus moves from trying to fix, to learning how to connect in a more effective and compassionate way.

This conversation reflects the work being done at Intent Clinical every day, supporting healthier communication, stronger relationships, and more sustainable pathways to change.

Thank you to Impact Parents for hosting this important discussion.

Watch or listen to the Full Episode Here:
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I know the weight of a fertility journey, from reconciling that having children the “natural” way wasn’t possible, to the overwhelming joy of finally bringing a baby home. What many people don’t talk about is how isolating it can feel. When others around you seem to move forward easily. When you have a million questions and no clear answers.

That experience is why I chose to work in this space. Because no one navigating IVF, surrogacy, or third-party reproduction should feel like they’re doing it alone.

- Arden O'Connor | Founder & CEO

One of the hardest parts of IVF or surrogacy isn’t always the medical process. It’s the coordination. Clinics, agencies, outside doctors, opinions from every direction. Many people describe feeling overwhelmed by how fragmented fertility care can be.

The right guidance, whether through experienced navigators or knowledgeable independent professionals, can help streamline decisions, clarify options, and bring steadiness to a complex process.