47 You Can Be Happy for Her — and Still Hurt: What Jealousy Is Really Trying to Tell You

When someone else’s pregnancy announcement feels like a gut punch, you’re not alone — and you’re not a bad person.

This episode explores the emotional complexity of pregnancy jealousy and offers tools to help you move from shame into strength.

We’ll explore why these feelings show up, what they’re trying to tell you, and how you can respond with compassion instead of judgment.

Whether you’re grieving a loss, navigating infertility, or just feeling behind, this episode is a reminder that your heartache has a place. You don’t have to harden. You can deepen.

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Topics Discussed:

• Why jealousy isn’t a sin — it’s a signal

• The deeper meaning behind pregnancy envy

• Real-life story of grief and emotional triggers

• The difference between shame and self-awareness

• Five practical tools for handling emotional landmines

• How to feel envy without becoming an envious person

• Why your timeline is not delayed — it’s divinely designed

• Learning to hold space for others without betraying yourself

• Boundaries, journaling, and surrender in the waiting season

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Resources Mentioned:

• 📓 Metania Journal — my favorite tool for emotional processing (especially during fertility seasons)

• 🎯 Book your free Clarity Call for personalized support and next steps

• 💌 Connect via email: arianna@fruitfulnwhole.com

• 🎥 Watch clips + bonus content on TikTok

• 📸 Let’s walk together on Instagram

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You are deeply loved. You are not behind.
You’re becoming — and I’m honored to be in this with you. 💜