About the Story of Us

About Kate

As an advocate for inclusivity, Kate Ryan champions all paths to family—whether through medical assistance, adoption, foster care, surrogacy, or redefined connections. Her goal for Story of Us is to create a radical shift in how society views family structures, embracing every individual’s unique journey. In this reimagined world, family is seen as a boundless, beautiful, divine, creation that reflects each person’s unique story. A dedicated practitioner and educator, Kate is a 500-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT) and the Meditation Lead for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago. Kate also guides corporate meditation and mindfulness sessions for providers, clinicians, and corporations throughout the United States. Kate's expertise is built on a strong foundation of advanced training, including:

• Mindfulness Study: Mindfulness Certification from Chicago State University.

• Trauma-Informed Care: Certification from the Institute of Trauma at the University of Buffalo and Gender Certified training in Sexual Expansiveness and Addressing Healthcare needs of Trans and Non-binary People Certifications through Cardera

• MBSR: Completed Jon Kabat-Zinn’s eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course.

• Meditation Teacher: Completed the 100-hour Meditation Teacher Training at Chill Chicago, where she has also led workshops and worked with teacher trainees.

• Specialized Certifications: Kate holds certifications in Pre/Postnatal Yoga, Yoga for Fertility, Yoga for 12 Step Recovery, and Level 2 Reiki. Kate is a 500hr registered yoga teacher, and Certified Sound Healer.

Kate has a Masters in Music (M.M.) from The Berklee School of Music, and incorporates voice, instruments, and mantra into her somatic sound healing.

Our Mission

To turn the difficult journey to and through parenthood into one filled with connection, and joy. By cultivating a community where vulnerability is met with strength, and every milestone is celebrated with intention, we empower individuals to find joy, resilience, and purpose. Through innovative programs and heartfelt guidance, we aim to inspire hope, build connections, and transform lives. We are dedicated to leading a movement of change-makers who uplift, educate, and support one another, ultimately shifting societal perceptions and infusing darkness with light.

Our Vision

To transform the road to and through parenthood. We turn isolating and depleting journeys into pathways of empowerment, connection, and renewal. The Story of Us challenges the narrative of the heartbreaking and exhausting paths of trying to conceive, infertility, pregnancy, and parenthood. By leading with compassion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to change, we aim to reestablish the narrative around infertility, pregnancy, and parenthood, turning hardship into hope and misery into magic; fostering a community where every individual feels seen, valued, and encouraged.

Intentionally In Infertility Course

Welcome to the Intentionality in Infertility Course; a comprehensive program to nurture your body, mind, and spirit. This holistic course includes breathing exercises, meditations tailored specifically for the challenging journey of infertility, and safe, effective physical practices. Additionally, the complete course contains a sample daily routine, 'advice I didn't take' directly from Kate's journal, and immediate access to a vibrant online support community. This is your source for transformation, connection, and renewal.

We Champion All Paths to Family

As advocates for inclusivity, we champion all paths to family—whether through medical assistance, adoption, foster care, surrogacy, or redefined connections. Together, we can create a radical shift in how society views family structures, embracing every individual’s unique journey. In this reimagined world, family is seen as a boundless and beautiful creation that reflects each person’s unique story.

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