Send us a text Today on the podcast I want to do something a little different. This time of year can really suck when you’re struggling with fertility... You’re navigating family events, answering questions you’d rather not be asked, and it’s a constant reminder that you’re not where you hoped you’d be by this time. So amongst all of this – I want to share with you a story of hope. So that no matter where you’re up to on your own journey, you’re able to see what’s possible. Thank...

Send us a text Today’s episode is one so many of us struggle with: How do you stop comparing your fertility journey and your own timeline to everyone else’s? Because when you’re surrounded by pregnancy announcements & people who are so much further along (and seemingly so effortlessly) it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind… like everyone else’s dream is coming true except yours. But comparison doesn’t mean you’re failing — it’s showing you what your heart desires most. And when...

Send us a text If you’ve struggled to be heard or taken seriously on your fertility journey, or you’re tired of having to advocate for yourself yet again as you’re struggling to get pregnant, then today’s episode is exactly what you need to hear. Today I am sitting down with Kellie Johnson who shares her powerful story of navigating years of pain, infertility & loss, and how she found her voice within a medical system that overlooked what she was going through. Whether you’re living w...

Send us a text Today, we’re diving into one of the hardest - and most powerful - parts of the fertility journey: letting go. If you’ve been doing all the things and still feel like your dream of getting pregnant is out of reach, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about what surrender really means - not giving up, but trusting you’re exactly where you need to be as you're struggling with infertility. The kind of letting go that makes your whole life feel easier, calms your nervous system, ...

Send us a text If you’ve been feeling stuck on your fertility journey, like nothing is changing, or like all your effort still isn’t getting you closer to your baby - I want to remind you of something today: Progress doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. It’s easy to measure progress when you're struggling with infertility by results - positive tests, follicles, embryos, bloodwork. But what I’ve learned - through both my own fertility journey and through supporting hundreds of wome...

Send us a text If you're trying to conceive, today I want to ask you to step back, pause, and reflect on 5 powerful questions that are going to help you get clear on: Where you’re at with TTCWhat is weighing you down with fertility strugglesAnd what you can do to feel a little better & help optimse your fertilityThere is so much that is trying to pull your attention when you’re trying to conceive – appointments, friends that don’t get it, ticking off all the things on your to do lis...

Send us a text Not only is today’s guest one of the most recognisable fertility doctors in the world, she has walked the path of struggling to have a family herself. And while there are a lot of wonderful fertility doctors around, hearing from someone who can empathise with TTC & what you’re going through on a personal level makes a big difference. Today, Dr Natalie Crawford is here to chat about what makes the biggest difference when you’re struggling with fertility, what s...

When you get stuck in the mode of doing all the things as you’re trying to conceive, it’s tempting to chase that one magic fertility pill that’s going to get you over the line. That new fertility supplement, that test you haven’t done yet – and to keep looking outside of yourself for the answers. But today, I want to talk about one simple but powerful shift that changed everything for me when I was trying to conceive. It wasn’t a supplement. It wasn’t a doctor. It wasn’t another protocol...

This is by far the most requested fertility topic I get for the podcast and the thing that comes up over and over again with every woman I work with – and that is how to navigate and maintain your friendships while you’re struggling through infertility. One of the casualties of the fertility journey are our relationships – with both friends and family. It is so incredibly hard to watch people around you get pregnant and have their second or even third baby while you’re still so desperate t...

Do you feel like you are living in Groundhog Day as you’re trying to conceive? Where month after month, nothing seems to be working. Maybe you’re told all your labs look normal – yet things still haven’t happened. Or perhaps you do have a diagnosis – but treatments still haven’t been successful. Have you experienced multiple losses, embryos that never made it, failed transfers – and you are feeling like this is never going to happen. On today’s episode I have the pleasure of sitting d...

When you hear the word “manifesting” on your fertility journey, what comes to mind? Does it feel a bit woo-woo and a bit out there? Does it feel like it’s one of those things that seems to work for some people, but it definitely doesn’t for you? Whatever you think about manifestation, today I am going to completely change your mind about what you believe is possible in your life. And this is so much more than just calling in your baby & moving past infertility: thi...

When you’ve been on your fertility journey for months – or years at this stage, it can feel like an endless spiral of frustration, disappointment and heartbreak. Every month that goes by as you're TTC is the loss of so much – and having to constantly pick yourself up again and keep going is exhausting. And as we well know – trying to get pregnant completely takes over every single part of your life. So how do you keep going? How do you know this whole fertility journey won’t be for nothing? H...

When you lose someone you love, it’s easy for those around you to understand that grieving this loss is a process – it will take time. But what happens when that loss isn’t so clear to everyone else? When you’re grieving the future you may never get, when infertility has stolen your ability to plan your family & how many children you’ll have... And of course, the loss of a pregnancy – no matter how far along you were. How do you navigate the grief of all these losses when you'...

I think back to the years I was struggling with infertility, and it never ceased to amaze me how many endless and creative ways my brain would come up with the worst-case scenario in every situation... It’s never going to happenI should have started soonerIf this doesn’t work, I don’t know how to keep goingWhat’s wrong with meAm I too old?What does that test result mean – should I google it for 3 hours?Why did I eat that piece of cheeseDid my husband have too many beers this cycleI can’t slee...

Experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss is devastating, no matter the circumstances. But how do you navigate a pregnancy loss that was likely preventable? When you knew something felt wrong, but no one would listen to you. On today’s episode I am speaking with one incredibly brave loss mother who is sharing her story in the hopes that you’ll feel empowered to advocate for yourself, no matter what those around you are saying. By the time you finish listening, you'll find out:...

As a society, I feel like we are slowly becoming aware of fertility issues more and more. There are some amazing women out there raising awareness and helping other women to feel less alone. But I often wonder if the men who are going through this are also getting their voices heard. On today's episode I get to chat with one incredible man who is doing so much to help men get the support that they need. By the time you finish listening, you'll find out: Why men aren't reaching out for...

We hear people talking about burnout all the time these days – that they’re overworked or overwhelmed or struggling to keep up with everything in their life. But burnout when you’re struggling through infertility can look very different – and it can have huge implications for your overall health. So how do you know you’re in burnout from the endless cycle of trying to conceive? Why is it so important to recognise? And how can you gently bring yourself out of it? On today’s episode, I want to ...

It doesn’t matter how much you tell yourself that this is the month things will happen, this cycle feels so in alignment for me, I just know this is my time... There is always that niggling fear at the back of your mind when you’re struggling through infertility. That little voice that keeps saying – what if this cycle doesn’t work? What if it does & you lose this pregnancy? What if you have start all over again? Fear is such a powerful emotion & one that takes over in so many ways wh...

When you are going through something as difficult as infertility, one of the first places we go for help is to a therapist. Somewhere you can express your feelings, understand that what you're going through is a big deal, and to know that you're not alone. But how important is it that your therapist understand deeply the process of trying to conceive? And what happens when they don't? On today's episode, we are speaking to an expert who will guide you through everything you need to know when ...

Let me ask you this – what is the first thing you do when you receive bad news on this journey? My first reaction was always to jump onto google and fall down the rabbit hole of TELL ME EVERYTHING. When you're dealing with infertility, it's easy to reach for information as a way to maintain control over what's happening. But there is such a fine line between educating yourself when you're struggling to get pregnant, and completely overwhelming your brain with information. So...