About this Event
Book Launch: The Red Thread Journal
A Mindful Self-Compassion Journal for the Ups and Downs of Medically Assisted Fertility
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 2:00–5:00 PM
Doors open at 1:30 PM
Brew and Bloom South
1019 Parsons Road SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0X2
I'd love to invite you to a beautiful, nurturing afternoon to celebrate the launch of The Red Thread Journal — a mindful self-compassion journal created for women navigating infertility and the ups and downs of IVF and IUI.
I'm Shreyasi Brodhecker, a psychiatrist, therapist and woman on an IVF journey.
This journal was born from my desire to offer something gentle and supportive for the moments when fertility treatment can feel overwhelming, uncertain, exhausting or lonely.
Something that feels a little like a warm cup of tea, a friend meeting you for coffee, or a quiet moment to breathe in the middle of everything.
An afternoon to pause, connect and be cared for!
We'll gather together at Brew and Bloom for an intimate afternoon of reflection, connection and gentle practices inspired by The Red Thread Journal.
I'll share readings from the journal and invite you into some of the exercises and practices within its pages.
We'll explore ways to offer more kindness and self-compassion to ourselves while moving through an infertility journey — including practices for grounding, soothing self-touch, building connection and caring for both heart and womb.
There will be space to listen, reflect, connect with others and simply be.
And, of course, there will be time to enjoy a drink, some light refreshments and the warmth of being together!
During our afternoon together, we'll:
- Hear readings from The Red Thread Journal
- Explore ways to cultivate self-compassion and self-care
- Have time to connect with other women who understand this journey
- Enjoy light refreshments and drinks
- Have the opportunity to meet me and have your journal signed
Your ticket includes a copy of The Red Thread Journal!
Your Book Launch ticket includes:
A copy of The Red Thread Journal at a special one-time discounted launch price, along with the afternoon gathering, light refreshments and drinks, and the guided journal experience.
This is more than simply coming to a book launch!
It's an invitation to spend an afternoon tending to yourself, connecting with others and exploring practices that can support you through the ups and downs of medically assisted fertility.
Who is this afternoon for?
This gathering is for women who are navigating infertility, IVF, IUI or other forms of medically assisted fertility, as well as their friends, partners and allies.
Whether you're just beginning your journey, deep in treatment, waiting for an outcome, taking a break, or supporting someone you love — there is space for you here.
This afternoon is simply a place to pause, breathe, connect and offer yourself some of the compassion and care you so often give to others.
A small gathering
To keep this experience intimate and personal, there are only 50 spaces available.
If this feels like something you or someone you love would benefit from, I would be honoured to have you join us.
Event details
Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
Doors open: 1:30 PM
Location: Brew and Bloom South, 1019 Parsons Road SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0X2
Tickets: $65 CAD (including eventbrite fees)
Capacity: 50 guests
Accessibility
Please note that the event area is accessed by a flight of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
Refund policy
Ticket refunds are available up to 24 hours before the event start time. Refund requests made less than 24 hours before the event are not eligible for a refund.
I can't wait to gather with you, share the pages of The Red Thread Journal, and celebrate this little book that was created with so much care for a journey that can ask so much of us.
You are welcome here.💕
Event venue & nearby stays
Brew and Bloom - South, 1019 Parsons Road Southwest, Edmonton, Canada
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