In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome Megan Blacksmith, a brilliant speaker, NLP Trainer, and co-founder of Zesty and the Becoming Zesty Podcast. Megan is known for helping people create meaningful change from the inside out through her work with Functional NLP — a blend of neuroscience, holistic health, and compassionate coaching. We explore how our subconscious mind shapes everything we do — from the habits we can’t seem to break to the way we think, feel, and even experience our bodie...
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In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome Megan Blacksmith, a brilliant speaker, NLP Trainer, and co-founder of Zesty and the Becoming Zesty Podcast. Megan is known for helping people create meaningful change from the inside out through her work with Functional NLP — a blend of neuroscience, holistic health, and compassionate coaching. We explore how our subconscious mind shapes everything we do — from the habits we can’t seem to break to the way we think, feel, and even experience our bodie...
In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome Megan Blacksmith, a brilliant speaker, NLP Trainer, and co-founder of Zesty and the Becoming Zesty Podcast. Megan is known for helping people create meaningful change from the inside out through her work with Functional NLP — a blend of neuroscience, holistic health, and compassionate coaching. We explore how our subconscious mind shapes everything we do — from the habits we can’t seem to break to the way we think, feel, and even experience our bodie...
The new office is officially open! It’s not totally finished yet, but it already feels so full of love and new energy. I’ve been waiting to share this episode with you because it’s all about one of my favorite healing practices ever: EFT Tapping, also called the Emotional Freedom Technique. If you’ve been feeling stuck in your fertility journey — like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing progress — this tool might be a piece that’s missing. EFT is a gentle, hands-on practice tha...
In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Renae Fieck — a mom of three, feminine leadership coach, and cycle-syncing expert who helps high-achieving women grow their businesses with more ease, flow, and balance. Renae shares her personal journey of building a business that allowed her to live fully now, not someday in the future, after facing her husband’s serious health challenges and raising three little ones. We explore the world of cycle syncing — the powerful practice of aligning your w...
Welcome back to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! It’s been a minute, and wow—life has been a lot lately. Between finishing our new building, trips, and my kids’ soccer schedule, my nervous system has been flooded. And that’s exactly what inspired this episode: exploring how the nervous system directly affects ovarian health and fertility. In this episode, I dive into a brand-new study from UCSF published in Science, revealing how the nervous system communicates with the ovaries—and what that ...
I’m so excited to share this beautiful conversation with Rebekah Kiger—a Trauma-Informed Master Mindset & Money Coach who helps women heal their relationship with money so they can create wealth with ease instead of burnout. Rebekah’s story is incredibly inspiring: from growing up below the poverty line and becoming a young mom at just 18, to transforming her life, building multiple six-figure businesses, and retiring from her corporate job at only 32. Today, she guides women to rewrite t...
In this episode, I’m diving into a controversy that’s been showing up everywhere lately- Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM) vs. IVF. If you’ve been scrolling through your social media feed and noticed some heated debates on these two approaches, you’re not alone. It can feel confusing and overwhelming to sort through the noise, especially when what you want most is a clear path forward in your fertility journey. So, what exactly is restorative reproductive medicine? How does ...
I honestly never thought I’d record a fertility podcast episode about a Netflix movie called K-Pop Demon Hunters—but here we are. This story surprised me in so many ways. At first glance, it looks like lighthearted pop culture fun, but underneath the catchy songs and animated action is a powerful message about authenticity, voice, and healing old patterns. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how this film unexpectedly ties into the fertility journey. Because whether you’re trying to conceive, bre...
Last week, I needed an escape. After months of uncertainty about our build and feeling overwhelmed, I took myself on a solo date to the forest. And it was magical. What if slowing down, stepping outside, and immersing yourself in nature could boost your fertility? What if time among trees could lower stress, regulate your nervous system, balance hormones, and improve your chances of conceiving? In this episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, I dive into the practice of forest bathing and ...
This week on The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, I’m diving into what it means to expand your emotional capacity and stay grounded in hope during overwhelming times. Trying to conceive can already feel like a rollercoaster—and when you add in the heaviness of world events, political stress, and daily challenges, it can leave you feeling exhausted, fearful, and emotionally drained. But the truth is, emotional resilience is a key part of preparing your body, mind, and heart for pregnancy. In this ...
Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, your healthy habits just won’t stick? In this episode, I continue our conversation on habits—why some patterns keep draining your energy and how to finally create small, nourishing changes that truly support fertility. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about compassion, safety, and building a strong foundation for your body and mind. I’ll walk you through how habits form, why your nervous system sometimes resists change, and the exact steps to...
Ever felt like your energy just bottomed out with no warning? In this episode, I share a very real crash that took me by surprise — right in the middle of Costco. What looked like a normal day turned into an eye-opener about how easily we can slip into habits that deplete us. And when your body is constantly running on low, your fertility feels it too. Hormones get disrupted, cycles shift, and your body has to prioritize things differently. I’m pulling back the curtain on my own little incide...
I’m so thrilled to welcome the incredible Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to the podcast this week. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and the author of The Fifth Vital Sign—a must-read if you’ve ever wanted to understand your cycle beyond just “that time of the month.” She's also the voice behind the top-rated Fertility Friday podcast and a fierce advocate for helping women connect to their cycles as a true vital sign of health. In this episode...
If you’ve ever felt frustrated that no one ever taught you how your body actually works—especially your menstrual cycle and ovulation—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the foundations of the Fertility Awareness Method so you can start understanding your own body with confidence. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally, coming off birth control, or just curious about natural fertility tracking, this is the crash course you wish you had in 9th grade. I cover the basics to...
This week’s episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast is raw, honest, and deeply personal. I’m sharing a vulnerable part of my life that I’ve never fully opened up about before. After an emotionally triggering experience over the 4th of July weekend, I found myself face-to-face with unresolved trauma from a past relationship—and the emotional intensity that followed felt overwhelming. In this episode, I walk you through the emotions, the realizations, and the healing work I had to do to move...
I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the brilliant Dr. Nikki DeNezza—a chiropractor, nutritional therapy practitioner, and the one and only Gut Microbiome Queen. Dr. Nikki specializes in helping people navigate complex gut issues like IBS & SIBO and in this episode, we explore how all of that ties directly into your hormones and fertility. Gut health is so much more than digestion—it’s deeply connected to your mood, your cycle, your energy levels, and even your chances of conce...
This week, I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the amazing Jennifer Edmonds. Jen is a Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, and Breathwork teacher with over 15 years of experience—and she’s someone who truly gets the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive. After a long fertility journey of her own, Jen discovered the power of fertility-focused yoga and it completely changed her life—from easing anxiety and chronic insomnia to rebalancing her thyroid and eventually conceiving naturally...
This week’s episode is both deeply personal and incredibly special—I’m celebrating one full year of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! 🎉 Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’re just tuning in, I want you to know how grateful I am to have you in this space. Over the past 52 episodes, we’ve unpacked the emotional layers of fertility, and today’s conversation is no different. We’re diving into one of the most difficult parts of the fertility journey: navigating uncertainty. If you’ve ev...
If fear has been quietly sitting beside you on your fertility journey—or maybe shouting at you from the front seat—you’re not alone. In this episode, I open up about the very real ways fear can take hold during your trying-to-conceive experience and how it can impact everything from decision-making to your connection with your body. You’ll learn how to recognize when fear is running the show, how to gently soften its grip, and what it looks like to create a more peaceful, supportive inn...
Welcome to Episode 50 of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! In this episode, I’m answering a question that’s likely been on your mind: “How can I get pregnant fast?” Whether you’ve just started trying to conceive or you’ve been walking this fertility journey for months (or even years), this episode is for you. There’s so much advice out there, but I want to bring you back to what actually works—the things I’ve seen help real women boost fertility naturally, prepare their bodies for pregna...
I’m beyond excited to share this soul-nourishing conversation with Erika—an incredible woman, mama, and friend—who conceived her beautiful, healthy baby at 45. This is the kind of story that leaves you with goosebumps and tears in your eyes in the best way. It’s a story about deep healing and the gentle strength that comes when we stop pushing and start listening. Erika walks us through her journey to wholeness and motherhood. She opens up about how her babies—yes, all of them—guided her from...
In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome Megan Blacksmith, a brilliant speaker, NLP Trainer, and co-founder of Zesty and the Becoming Zesty Podcast. Megan is known for helping people create meaningful change from the inside out through her work with Functional NLP — a blend of neuroscience, holistic health, and compassionate coaching. We explore how our subconscious mind shapes everything we do — from the habits we can’t seem to break to the way we think, feel, and even experience our bodie...
