The term "Nervous System Regulation" is a bit of a buzzword right now, especially in the fertility space. But what does it actually mean? And WHY is it important if you're trying to conceive?Today I'm speaking with special guest, Lauren Enright, who is a neuroscientist and a yoga teacher. And she's going to break down everything you need to know.By the time you finish listening, you'll find out:Why it's important to balance stress when you're trying to conceiveWhat tools you can use to help r...

There were countless cycles along my fertility journey that were perfect on paper - they should have worked. But they didn't. So what was it that finally got me over the line?Today's episode is a very vulnerable one. I'm sharing what I went through in the months leading up to the day I got my positive pregnancy test with my little rainbow. I won't lie - it wasn't a quick or easy fix. There are no magic powders or fancy supplements that made the difference. But what I did do had a lasting...

Do you ever wish someone could just tell you WHEN you'll finally fall pregnant with your baby, so that at least you'll be able to handle everything else in between?If the journey to your baby feels far away, and the prospect of not knowing when/how/if they'll ever be here is all-consuming, then this is the conversation you need to hear. Being able to lean into that feeling of knowing - of trusting that your baby is going to get here - is one of the hardest things you'll ever do on this j...

Do you feel like every time you open your social media accounts you're bombarded with pictures of pregnant bellies, pregnancy announcements, happy families...?Maybe you go to dinners with friends who won't stop talking about their kids and asking when you're going to hurry up & have your own...?Perhaps it just feels like the whole world is a reminder that you're not pregnant.Triggers are actually a nervous system response to your brain's perception of danger. And while that may sound extr...

Have you’ve been trying to conceive for 6 months or more & you feel like you’re not getting anywhere with the treatment options available to you? Or maybe you feel there’s something missing that’s been dismissed by your doctor?Western medicine looks at fertility issues from one perspective - but the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine looks at your body as a whole, and how every part of your body, mind + spirit impacts your overall health & ability to conceive.My guest today is Mi...

Do you often think: "Nobody understands what I'm going through" as you're navigating your fertility journey?If you feel like infertility came out of nowhere & took over your whole life, then this episode is for you. Today I'm sharing the 5 things nobody told me about infertility - and once you know what these are, you can support yourself, no matter what stage you're up to. These will help you avoid feeling isolated & confused, and to know exactly how to reach for help when you need i...

Do you often feel like your baby is so close – you can sense they’re around you but you have no idea how to bring them home? That feeling isn’t something you’re imagining – and in today’s episode, special guest Nancy Weiss explains how connecting with your baby (even before they’re born!) can bring you one step closer to falling pregnant.Have you heard how “Spirit Babies” can connect with you on your fertility journey?You can spend so much time focusing on nutrition, supplements & medical...

Being able to trust that you’ll fall pregnant, even after months or years of trying unsuccessfully, is incredibly hard. If you feel like your entire life has been put on hold as you’re trying to conceive, this is the episode you need to hear. Today’s guest, Jessi LeVesconte, will show you her step by step guide to using manifestation that has helped hundreds of women fall pregnant.How does the concept of manifestation actually work when you’re trying to conceive?The way Jessi explains it is t...

If you’re approaching (or over) the age of 40, is IVF really the answer to your fertility problems? If you’re feeling the pressure to jump into fertility treatments – or perhaps you’ve already been through several rounds of IVF, then this episode is for you. Special guest, Monique Cormack, will be taking you through the truth around trying to conceive in your 40s.If you’re in your late 30s and early 40s, you’ve probably noticed you’re being bombarded with messages about declining fertility ra...

WTF are you meant to do when IVF doesn’t work? Today I am speaking with embryologist, Lucy Lines, who will walk you through everything you need to know about each stage of IVF, what to ask your doctor, and how to increase your chances of success.Most people get to IVF thinking - this will FINALLY be the thing that gets me pregnant! After years of trying at home & going through other treatments that haven’t been successful, IVF feels like the light at the end of a very long tunnel.But more...

How exactly does exercise fit into your journey of trying to conceive? Maybe you’ve asked your doctor & they’ve been vague about it – and you’ve found there is so much conflicting advice on the internet. Today I’m discussing the 5 types of exercise you should avoid when you’re TTC, so you have an idea of what you should be doing to support your body & chances of falling pregnant.So what type of exercise should you be doing to support your fertility?The answer is – it depends on ...

The one thing you hear more than anything when you’re dealing with infertility is that you shouldn’t stress. But how are you supposed to avoid it when you’ve spent months or years TTC, and there’s no end in sight? On today’s episode I’m going to break down exactly what stress is, how it affects your overall health and fertility, and most importantly – what you can do to reduce it.How are you supposed to avoid stress if you’re dealing with infertility?The truth is: you can’t. Yet we repeatedly...

If you’re at the stage on your fertility journey where you’re falling down the Dr Google rabbit hole or getting your information from Facebook groups, this episode is for you. Today I’ll share the 5 things that everyone dealing with infertility needs to know about. No matter what stage you’re at, these are going to help you avoid confusion & know exactly what your next steps will be.Do you ever open the Google app on your phone to ask a quick fertility question, yet somehow find yourself ...

If you feel like you’re doing ALL THE THINGS on your fertility journey – you’re already eating the perfect diet, taking the right supplements, you’re doing everything your doctor has told you, but you’re still not where you want to be, then this is the episode you need to hear. Today I’m going to share the one thing that is so often overlooked as you’re trying to conceive.We live in a world where we are led to believe that more = more. But when it comes to infertility, sometimes that just isn...

If you have been trying to conceive for 6 months or more then no doubt someone has said you need to “Just Relax!” (if i had a dollar...). In today’s episode I’m going to share exactly why relaxing isn’t going to help you fall pregnant, so you can start focusing on the things that will.How many times have you been told you just need to “relax a bit more” as you’re struggling with infertility? While things like booking a holiday, going for a massage & spending a day at the spa might make yo...

What's one of the last things we consider doing on our fertility journeys? After the endless medical appointments, the supplements, the acupuncture, the testing.. Doing...less. I was always under the impression that more = more when managing fertility. But it took me years and many hard lessons to realise this has the opposite result. Today's guest will completely shift the way you think about approaching your fertility. Coni Longden-Jefferson is a women's health writer, fertility...

I'm sure you've heard about the benefits of seeing a women's health physio during pregnancy or postpartum. But did you know there are actually incredible benefits to this kind of work while you're trying to conceive? Today Emily Everton is sharing her knowledge on how some gentle practices & manual therapies can make a huge difference to your cycle, and PMS symptoms you have, and your overall health + fertility. We discuss in detail: What a women's health physio can do to help as...

Are you sick of the constant advice to "stay positive" on your fertility journey? How are you meant to navigate this between an infertility diagnosis, medical appointments, endless medications, conflicting advice and the pressure of wanting to start a family? Today's guest will completely shift the way you think about "being positive" as you're TTC. Lea Nicole Trujillo is a psychologist, certified fertility coach, women's health coach, and all-around amazing human. Today she shares: Her own...

How do you move through the grief of - An infertility diagnosis - Unsuccessful cycles - Pregnancy loss - Or the loss of what you thought your future would look like? In today's episode I am joined by the incredible Sarah Reece. Sarah is an Infertility Coach, speaker & Yoga + Meditation teacher. Her work focuses on helping women & couples find peace & joy again in their lives...BEFORE they become pregnant. In today’s episode, we go into: Why infertility causes grief in so many...

Today we discuss all things related to trauma, healing & using manifestation on your fertility journey.   Emily Romano is a certified life coach, yoga + meditation teacher, NLP practitioner, hypnotherapist & somatic healer (phew!) Emily runs on online business called Uplevel with Emily, helping women work through past traumas so they can live a life full of joy, confidence & ease.  In today’s episode, we go into: How does trauma get "stuck" within the body over time?How the...

Today's episode is a must-listen for anyone drowning in the depths of their fertility journey - especially if you're getting stuck on doing ALL THE THINGS and striving to be perfect. It's so easy to become a part of the "Fertility Wellness" industry - one that equates health with your ability to fall pregnant.  Today's guest is going to reassure you that this just isn't the case. Helen Davenport-Peace is a Yoga Teacher, a Conception Doula and a spokesperson for those struggling with...

I was unlucky in that I experienced both primary AND secondary infertility. But it was the journey to baby no. 2 that truly unraveled me. It was so much more challenging than the first. For so many unexpected reasons. In today’s episode, I talk about: The unique ways in which secondary infertility is so challengingThe frustrations we experience in ourselves, and in others' opinionsThe reasons for secondary infertilityWays in which you can support yourself If you're new to Fertility Yoga...

I first met Stacey when she was taking a break from fertility treatments. She had already been through unsuccessful rounds of IVF & also experienced loss. But it was during this time she found fertility yoga. She found a way to lean into the concept of "surrender" and how that changed her journey completely. And after everything, she fell pregnant naturally. In today’s episode, we talk about: Stacey's personal journey with infertility & IVFWhat she struggled with, and what helped...

Spirituality to many people means their faith - and their religion. I encounter so many students who are battling infertility & for some, this causes conflict in their beliefs. Today's episode is for anyone who is on a similar path. Our guest, Alexandra Glisson, speaks beautifully about the ways in which her faith supports her as she goes through her journey of IVF. In today’s episode, we talk about: How she has been able to lean on her faith during infertilityThe comfort it brings...

These are the practices I wish I had found sooner on my fertility journey. Because when I started incorporating them into my life, that's where things really started to change. In today’s episode, I talk about: The 4 ways that Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork can support your body and fertilityHow you can get startedThe ways in which I started to notice differences when I incorporated these practices into my own TTC journey If you're new to Fertility Yoga & you'd like to try some of...