I recently changed my last pillar of my program. The pillars used to be science, survival mode shift, and support. Those were the three things that get in the way of somebody easily getting and staying pregnant. It is now science, survival mode, and spirit.   In this episode, I am explaining why I made this change.   Listen in as I discuss journey of transitioning from a focus on science and survival mode to incorporating the vital element of spirit in the process of fertility and...

Lauren Hanna, founder of Sacred Fertility Yoga, shares her personal journey of successfully getting pregnant naturally at the age of 45 after various fertility treatments. Listen in as she and host, Tasha Blasi, discuss the importance of balancing the mind and body, adopting a receptive approach, and practicing mind-body techniques to reduce stress. Lauren also shares a breathing practice to promote relaxation and discusses the essence of motherhood in relation to energy and lifestyle.     ...

Learning to trust your instincts and seek second opinions in your medical care is invaluable as a woman. In this episode, Tasha and Maja Miller continue their discussion and dive deep into what it means to be a badass boss of your life and your fertility. They share their experiences advocating for themselves and their children in the hospital and offer tools and lessons they've learned along the way. They also discuss the importance of taking care of oneself as a mother, making informed...

In this episode of IVF Uncovered, I talk with guest Maja Miller about the wonderful world of minerals and their impact on health, particularly reproductive health and fertility. We dive into the crucial role minerals play as 'magic' building blocks in our bodies, affecting everything from metabolic processes to pregnancy and postpartum health. Maja highlights the importance of balanced minerals and outlines how she determines if her clients' minerals are out of balance through a medical...

IVF is many things and can inspire a wide range of emotions, which for some women includes fear and uncertainty.   In this Path to Parenthood episode, I speak with one of my amazing fertility clients who shares her four-year-long fertility journey, including multiple IUIs, IVF transfers, and miscarriages.   Listen in as she talks about the importance of seeking help, overcoming fear, setting boundaries, and prioritizing mental health.     What You'll Learn  What lead her to working...

In this episode, I speak with Relationship and Sexuality Expert, Courtney Boyer. The conversation explores the challenges and misconceptions associated with maintaining physical intimacy and a healthy sexual relationship during the fertility treatment process. Courtney shares actionable insights and techniques for couples undergoing fertility treatments, such as the role one's perspective on their own body plays, the significance of setting personal boundaries, the importance of understanding...

Listen to an inspiring conversation with Sarah Walton, an intuitive business coach and sales expert who has a knack for helping women juggle life during motherhood. In this episode, we delve into the concept of achieving an abundant mindset, balancing a successful career while nurturing a family, and learning how to heal our relationships with money. Sarah shares such practical insights and reflects on how she helped me start my journey as a fertility consultant. This one is a must-listen for...

Meet Emily.   When I met her, she was burnt out, hopeless, exhausted, but not willing to give up. Does that sound familiar?   This is Emily's story of going through IVF and the choices that transformed her egg retrieval. Listen in as we discuss the challenges, setbacks, and the importance of being an active participant in your fertility journey.   This episode highlights the power of advocating for yourself and seeking out resources that empower you to take control of your own health...

Do you need supplements? What should you take? How do you know what you need? What should you avoid?   Navigating which supplement to take and which to not take can be an overwhelming task. Add to that trying to create a baby, and boy can you get some conflicting information! In this episode, I explore the role of supplements in fertility.   Supplements have become essential in our modern world due to factors like poor soil quality, dietary changes, environmental toxins, stress, and lack...

As a fertility and IVF consultant to women around the world, I am exposed to hundreds of different protocol and practices and strategies for IVF.  There are great choices, revenue-driven choices (most common unfortunately), and choices that are just irresponsible - someone could actually get hurt (physically, emotionally, and financially).     Don’t allow your clinic to do these things and if doing these things is a part of their practice, I challenge you to advocate for yourself and find a...

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Marc Sklar about the fascinating world of fertility mysteries. Dr. Sklar is a seasoned practitioner of acupuncture and oriental medicine and in our conversation he shared his expertise on the art of becoming a fertility detective.    I especially enjoyed his passionate dismantling of the concept of "unexplained infertility," and his urging to bypass vague diagnoses and instead dig deeper into the root causes of fertility challenges. I hope this...

Meet Lori. After 2 years of trying to get pregnant, a miscarriage, and a round of IVF that yielded zero embryos, Lori realized that she needed more support and that it wasn't a process that she could go through again alone. She was exhausted, sad, and fearful.    Then on the recommendation of a friend who had seven unsuccessful IVF cycles before joining the FU Project, Lori joined the program and saw a complete mindset shift. The support and help of Tasha and the team enabled her to make...

In part two of this series with Dr. Angela Rosen, we are talking about female archetypes, how they affect your fertility, and how to use them to become the mother you were meant to be. Dr. Angela Rosen is able to take complex health concepts, distill them to their essence and communicate a solution to them in a way that is easily digested. She has been practicing Chinese medicine since 2005 in a variety of clinical settings, with the last 10 years being in private practice in San Ramon,...

In part one of this two part series with Dr. Angela Rosen, we are talking about how fertility gets lost and how to find it.    Listen in as Dr. Rosen and I discuss the four signs that your menstrual cycle is good and how having these four things will increase your fertility by 70%. We also get into how she transforms somebody's menstrual cycle when they don't have those four things.   Dr. Angela Rosen is able to take complex health concepts, distill them to their essence and communicate a...

Meet Melissa.  She was in a pretty dark place a couple years ago after having gone through three miscarriages and a failed round of IVF.  One day she stumbled upon us here at the FU Project and after the very first strategy session she and her husband felt more optimistic than they had in a long time.  Now 38 weeks pregnant at the time of this recording, Melissa is feeling blessed and grateful and wants to share her experience with others. Listen in as Melissa  talks about what ultimately...

Isabelle Otero, the spiritual advisor of the FU Project Workshop joins the podcast today to talk about how to have the courage to pivot in times of change and when things are not working how we expected, which is all too common on your fertility journey, right?  Having moved from France at 20 years old, Isabelle adopted the New York way of life as a young professional. It was here that an intimate journey through anxiety and panic attacks took Isabelle to task in truly knowing her self....

Pregnancy and Parenthood after IVF is a unique experience to say the least. The lessons that we learn (or don’t learn) through IVF definitely show themselves through our pregnancy and parenthood, too.    I started with my own pregnancy and early parenthood with my son, Hudson, after a very prolonged IVF journey. In this episode, I share that experience with you. I didn't have the tools to get myself out of survival mode at the time so it was not pretty. But I talk about what I would have...

Meet Janice. Janice has had quite a journey. After IVF, two transfers, and two miscarriages, she was feeling hopeless, defeated, and full of grief. Janice gathered up her strength and decided to look into her options at which point she found us here at the FU Project. She did everything in her own way and on her own timeline and now Janice has her 3 month old “miracle boy,” as she calls him. This is a story of seeing your worth, investing in yourself, and the power of advocating for...

Are you stuck in a rut of regret about your past fertility choices?   Because I often need reminding that mistakes can be valuable lessons that shape who we are today, I thought you might appreciate the reminder, too.    In this episode, I discuss how to let go of the past and focus on the present, living free from regret and judgment, and trusting that your journey is leading you down the right path.   You are the author of your life story. You can start replacing your heavy past with...

What is going on? You were supposed to easily get and stay pregnant. You are doing everything and nothing is working. I've been there. I am here for you.  Introducing The Fertility Boost Camp. For the first time, we are offering a monthly subscription option for my fertility consulting and my team's fertility consulting. If you  just can't do a private program or don't want to kind of jump in bed with somebody that I just don't totally know for sure, THIS IS FOR YOU.  If you want to...

Our bodies are always working for us. Whether we understand it and whether we like what our bodies are doing or not doing, there is usually a reason and it is usually part of our bodies’ design.    If we can understand the reproductive organ system and how we can optimize it, we can change our relationship with our body from one that feels adversarial to one that has more compassion.    This episode is taken from a masterclass I did helping women understand their reproductive organs...

Meet Jessica.  She had endometriosis and watched her AMH go from 2.8 to 0.3 quickly after the surgery.  In this conversation Jessica shares about her experience navigating doctors visits and being told her symptoms were “normal” while knowing there was more to the story. Also find out more about how she got set up for IVF and then never needed it.  This is a story of hitting rock bottom, seeking out the support to keep moving forward, healing, and resilience. Listen in as Jessica talks...

When you’re on your Fertility Journey, plans change, you have setbacks, nothing is ordinary, and everything is unique to you.    Sometimes it is difficult for us to see the whole picture because we simply can't. We are human. We have our limits.    Your Fertility Journey is definitely out of the ordinary but what if that’s how it’s supposed to be? I like to say the journey is extraordinary because you are preparing for something extraordinary, your baby.    In this episode, I share how...

Are you making a lot of eggs but when it comes to the end result there are just not a lot of embryos? Today's episode is for you.    This is your guide to egg retrievals for many follicles and few embryos. I also talk about what if you are making a lot of eggs and you get some embryos and none of them are normal.    Listen in to learn some strategies that you can take to your doctor when discussing your next egg retrieval. What You'll Learn    What is considered a higher...