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Each month, we’re bringing you tips, conversation and interviews to help you with the emotional side of your journey.
Here you will find each episode with a link to the podcast shownotes.
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Fertility Podcast Episodes & Shownotes
Podcast EP59 – Bethany’s story of uterine septum, miscarriage and eventually conceiving
Born with a crippling uterine birth defect (nonvascular uterine septum) and severe endometriosis. After seven miscarriages, eight surgeries, a false Asherman's Syndrome diagnosis, failed frozen IVF, experimental endometrial lining therapy and deep mental health...
Podcast 58 – Finding balance during infertility with acupuncture
Find out about the incredible benefits of acupuncture and Chinese medicine during infertility with Michelle Oravitz from the Wholesome Lotus Today’s guest is the wonderful Michelle Oravitzfrom the Wholesome Lotus in Miami, Florida. We chat about the amazing benefits...
Podcast EP57 – Spotlight on Corinne’s fertility coaching call
Listen to Corinne’s live fertility coaching call, hear her story and what tools and tips can support her to feel more positive and hopeful. We’re excited to be able to share with you a live fertility coaching call with one of our spotlight members - Corinne. Normally...
Podcast 56 – Dealing with pregnancy announcements during infertility
Listen in for some practical strategies to help you deal with pregnancy announcements during infertility and how to set boundaries with friends and family. Pregnancy announcements can be so debilitating when you’re trying to conceive. It feels like everyone around you...
Podcast EP55 – Just the inspiration you need for infertility (FREE motivational audio)
It’s time to rise! In the first episode of 2021, we’re here to inspire and motivate you for your fertility journey. Some days are hard and so dark. Don’t give up. Infertility is temporary, you will get through this. Listen to this motivational audio when it all feels...
Podcast 54 – Coping with lack of control during infertility
How do you cope with feeling so out of control during infertility? Listen in for some tips on managing emotions, coping better and finding ways to feel positive amongst the chaos of infertility (and COVID!) Infertility = a total lack of control! It can often be the...
Podcast EP53 – Monica Bivas on love, loss and IVF
Listen to Monica’s heartbreaking journey through 5 IVF cycles, miscarriage and stillbirth. We talk about love, loss and how you can make IVF a better experience We love sharing fertility stories and are excited to share Monica’s journey through successful IVF cycles...
Podcast 52 – Wellbeing DURING Infertility
“You’re not fine!” - so stop telling yourself that and accept that wellbeing DURING infertility is vital. Find out how you can live better through infertility. It’s time to focus on you. You’re hurting, you’re sad, you’re suffering- You’re not ok! Your focus is purely...
Podcast 51 – Getting real and raw about miscarriage
Hear Sam’s heartbreaking and raw account of her journey through miscarriage and how she is now championing for more miscarriage support through Pink Elephants. Every tale of miscarriage is unique. But what is sadly the same throughout most stories is the lack of...
Podcast 50 – Starting a caring revolution! Valuing emotional support
Accessing emotional support during infertility is proven to reduce stress, anxiety and depression and to help people on their journey to getting pregnant, so why doesn’t everyone know this?! In today's podcast, I'm getting pretty honest and I open about how I feel...
The importance of emotional support during fertility treatment
Today's episode is about the sheer importance of emotional support during fertility treatment. Hear from fertility specialist Dr Gad Lavy and relationship therapist Samantha Lavy about how they are making it a priority in their clinics. It’s a fact - the take up of...
Podcast 48 – Chinese medicine and acupuncture for fertility with Dr Jill Blakeway of Yinova
World-renowned doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine, Dr Jill Blakeway of Yinova in New York joins Karenna today to chat about how merging eastern philosophies with western medicine can be the recipe for fertility and IVF success. Amidst the chaos of the COVID-19...
Podcast – The Infertility Game-changer: new app revolutionising infertility
Learn more about 'Your Fertility Toolbox' app Your Fertility Hub is on a mission! We believe everyone should have access to emotional support and today’s podcast shares with you our new app - Your Fertility Toolbox. A complete fertility wellness centre on your phone....
Podcast 47 – Is this the way to beat infertility?
Dr Ali Domar is a world-renowned Harvard scientist and scholar who has devoted her career to helping couples live through infertility in a better way and ‘lots of pregnancies are the happy result’ she says. In this episode, we find out what mind and body mean, how it...
EP46 – A fertility story you just have to hear! From recurrent miscarriage to international surrogacy and beyond
This infertility story is so incredible, it’s almost unbelievable. Shen and her husband battled through recurrent miscarriage to international surrogacy, change of surrogacy laws mid-way through and then miraculously got pregnant naturally, TWICE! Hear it all here...
Podcast 45 – Tara’s story of Everlasting Hope
In this episode, we chat to Tara about her incredible fertility journey and how she never gave up hope despite everything telling her to stop. Tara’s journey began like many others - trying from month to month with no success. Finally a positive pregnancy test but...
Podcast 44 – Coping Strategies for Infertility
In this episode, international fertility coach Karenna Wood, discusses 8 strategies you can use to help you cope better and feel stronger during your fertility journey.
Bonus Podcast – Stress relief for women TTC during the COVID-19 pandemic
A bonus podcast for women TTC with some helpful tips for stress relief and mindset management during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this short episode, we chat about how to cope with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic when you’re already stressed from your fertility...
Podcast 43 – Kate’s intimate portrayal of fertility treatment in the short film – ‘Visit57’
We meet New York director and filmmaker Kate Phelan who’s award-winning short-film, Visit 57, provides a window into the realities of fertility treatment. * Before we start, both Kate and I want to warn you - the film is pretty full-on! If you’re going through...
Podcast 42 – Paige’s journey through IVF and beyond
In this heart-breaking interview, we delve into Paige’s IVF journey and learn how for her, the anxiety didn’t stop at the 2 pink lines
Podcast 41 – Pressing refresh on your fertility journey
In this new year’s episode, we talk about how to refresh your thinking to be more positive and healthy, including forgiving yourself and others
Podcast 40 – What’s your real fertility story?
In this episode, we delve into your fertility story. What’s the real story you are telling yourself? We find out if it’s helping you or hindering you on your journey. You know your story off by heart - X years TTC, number of months disappointed, number of cycles, FSH,...
EP39 – Coping with guilt during infertility
In this podcast episode, we open up about the complex feelings of guilt during infertility and discuss what is healthy and what is unhealthy guilt.
Podcast 38 – Managing Work and Infertility
We chat to HR expert and IVF survivor, Bonnie, about her own fertility struggles and her professional advice for how to manage work and infertility. Work can often be a double-edged sword during infertility. It can be a great source of personal satisfaction, a...
Podcast 37 – Bianca’s strategies for surviving infertility and surrogacy
Hear about Bianca’s 13-year infertility journey, what helped her survive, what she tried and how international surrogacy was finally the answer to creating her family. Bianca’s 13-year battle with infertility taught her so much. In this in-depth podcast interview she...
Podcast 36 – Fertility Affirmations
Learn about the power of fertility affirmations and listen to Devan’s 4-year infertility journey and how she uses fertility affirmations to support her positive mindset. We love fertility affirmations at Your Fertility Hub - they’re an incredibly powerful tool to help...
Podcast 35 – Erin’s lessons learned through infertility
Listen to this in-depth fertility story from 6x IVF survivor, Erin McDaniel, and hear what she learnt on her journey and how her tips can help you. Erin learned so much through her fertility journey and in this great interview she shares with you all she learned and...
Podcast 34 – Talking Menstrual Cycles and Infertility
We talk menstrual cycles, the impact of stress, declining sperm rates and how tracking your cycles is like a window into your overall health. In this great interview with natural fertility expert, Lisa Hendrickson-Jack we talk about how our menstrual cycles are a...
Podcast 33 – Keeping Positive During Infertility
Learn how you can be more positive during infertility from positive psychology coach, Mel Deague. It’s hard to stay positive during infertility. In this great interview, we learn how to keep a balanced perspective and become more solution focused. Hear Mel’s personal...
Podcast 32 – Secondary Infertility Story
Listen to our raw interview with Jon and Shannon about their journey through secondary infertility, miscarriages and learning the value of listening to each other One of our favourite podcast interviews yet! We’re lucky enough to interview a beautiful couple from the...
EP31 – Factors affecting your fertility
There are often multiple factors that could be affecting your fertility. Learn more about these in our interview with natural fertility specialist Gabriela Rosa When you’re on a fertility journey, you feel like you’re on a quest to discover the answer to why you’re...
Podcast 30 – Keeping motivated on your fertility journey
How do you keep going when it feels like you're never going to get pregnant?! Hear our expert tips for keeping motivated on your fertility journey. In this episode, we celebrate the first birthday of the Your Fertility Hub Podcast and thank our amazing listeners as we...
Podcast EP29 – An Integrative approach to fertility care
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to fertility. Often an integrative and individualised approach to fertility care can help women get pregnant. Learn more from leading expert, Dr Victoria Maizes. When you're TTC (trying to conceive), it feels like you have to...
Podcast EP28 – Your Fertility Mindset
Listen in for some tips to help support a healthy, positive mindset during infertility from mindset coach, Sam Hearne. In this episode, we talk to mindset and anxiety coach Sam Hearne from ‘A Happy Mind’ about her own personal infertility journey and her top tips to...
Podcast EP27 – What’s your fertility formula?
Learn from fertility expert, Kirsten Karchmer about how to find your fertility formula, what your cycle is telling you and what areas you can work on to improve your natural fertility. In this episode, we interview Kirsten Karchmer (Founder & CEO of Conceivable...
EP26 – Coping with Jealousy during infertility
The green-eyed monster often rears its head on a fertility journey. Learn how to cope with and reduce jealous feelings during infertility. In this open episode, we talk about the thorny topic of feeling jealous during infertility. It’s incredibly common and can be...
EP25 – Can you exercise during fertility treatments?
Can you exercise during fertility treatments? There’s a lot of conflicting advice out there about if you can exercise during infertility and particularly during fertility treatments like IVF and IUI. In this interview, we chat with Tedi Palmer - an infertility blogger...
EP24 – Quick guide to your fertility diet
What is a fertility diet? Listen to our interview with fertility nutritionist and founder of The Fertility Kitchen on the basics of a healthy fertility diet <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width:...
EP23 – Managing emotions during IVF
IVF is an incredibly emotional experience. There’s lots of tips and information out there about how to change your diet, lifestyle and the practical tips but not a lot of specific emotional support. In this episode, Fertility Coach Karenna Wood talks you through her...
EP 22 – A holistic approach to recurrent miscarriage and pregnancy loss
Dr Shahine, an expert in recurrent pregnancy loss gives her tips and recommendations on a holistic approach to recurrent miscarriages In this episode, Karenna talks to Dr Lora Shahine, a Reproductive Endrocronologist from Pacific North West Fertility in Seattle. As...
Mindfulness: The secret weapon for your fertility
Learn how mindfulness can boost your natural fertility and reduce stress on your infertility journey In this episode, Karenna talks about the power of mindfulness. It’s not just a buzz word or only for the few - it’s now a mainstream technique that is...
Podcast 20 – Faith and Fertility
Caroline’s faith has led her through her own fertility journey and she now inspires thousands of others with her approach Watch the video interview here You are going to love meeting Caroline in this episode! Caroline is an infertility blogger who’s faith has...
Poppys fertility story and coaching her forward
Hear Poppy’s fertility story about male-factor infertility and the effect of stress on her journey In this episode, we talk to Poppy about her 3-year fertility journey and how currently she is taking time off work to reduce the anxiety and stress caused by...
Podcast 18 – Relationship tips during infertility
Get back that loving feeling with our top 5 relationship tips during infertility In this episode, we talk about how relationships can be affected whilst you’re trying to conceive and our top relationship tips during infertility. Infertility is so hard on your...
Podcast 17 Finding direction on your fertility journey (Free meditation)
Using your inner guide to help you with finding direction and clarity for your fertility journey Are you feeling stuck or lost and don’t know which way to go? Are you trying to make a big decision? Are you feeling low and not sure how to move forward? Sometimes the...
Podcast 16 – Setting goals for your fertility
Setting goals for your fertility - how and why you MUST do this! In the first episode of 2018, we unashamedly jump on the January bandwagon and talk about setting goals. However, we do it in a very different way to what you might be used to. You may feel that setting...
Podcast 15 – Changing negative thoughts to improve your natural fertility
How being your own best friend and challenging your negative thoughts can actually boost your natural fertility. In the last episode of 2017, we talk about one of the greatest challenges during infertility - negative thinking and how changing this can increase...
Podcast 14 – You are more than just a number at your fertility clinic or doctor
What to do if you’re not happy with your fertility clinic or doctor? Some fertility clinics and doctors are fantastic - so caring, you feel listened to and you couldn’t fault their treatment. Unfortunately, not all of them are. This week for the umpteenth time, I...
Podcast 13 – Interview with breathing expert Emma Ferris from The Butterfly Effect
Learn about how breathing can transform your health, reduce your stress levels and become a simple way you can boost your natural fertility. This week, we are joined by the fabulous Emma Ferris from The Butterfly Effect.com. to talk all about breathing and some simple...
Podcast 12 – How to get through the holidays during infertility
In episode 12, we chat about how tough the holiday season can be during infertility. When you're trying to get pregnant, the holidays can seem to magnify everything and it's easy to feel stressed out. The holidays can just add to the feeling that your life is on hold...
Podcast 11 – Remembrance for miscarriage and baby loss
Finding ways to remember or mark your miscarriage and baby loss can really help you heal and allow space for you and building your future family. As it’s Remembrance Day this week, Your Fertility Hub is talking all about ways you can remember your lost little ones,...
Podcast 10 – Sue’s 10-year TTC journey, getting fertility support and detours through infertility
Come and meet Sue Johnston, a fabulous lady who battled infertility for 10-years and is now a fertility advocate and campaigner in Detroit, Michigan. In this episode, we hear all about her rollercoaster journey, the effects of being a ‘military wife’ and how she has...
Podcast 9 – Saying no! whilst TTC
In this episode, you get your guilt-free pass to saying no to things! That baby shower - No! A family party with the inevitable questions? No! A work thing that could be good for you but is going to cause so much stress? No! We talk about the importance of...
Podcast 8 – Gratitude and how it can dramatically improve how you feel today
Infertility is just so hard and all-consuming. It’s hard to see outside of it and the negativity is hard to overcome. In episode 8 of the podcast, we talk all about gratitude and how establishing a daily gratitude practice can transform your everyday experience on...
Podcast 7 – Interview with Shiree about her fertility journey so far
Episode 7 is the second in our series of inspiring stories - interviews with women focusing on the emotional side of their journeys. In these interviews, we delve in deep into each fertility story and the emotions, thoughts and fears that go alongside infertility. You...
Podcast 6 – Worrying and how to reduce fertility overwhelm (Special offer included)
Worrying is one of the biggest challenges during a fertility journey. Learn key strategies to help reduce and banish your worries In Episode 6, we talk all about the massive topic of worrying during your fertility journey. It is undoubtedly one of the biggest...
Podcast 5 – 3 quick relaxation techniques for fertility calm
Episode 5 (14:09 minutes) teaches you 3 quick relaxation techniques you can use at any time to help you de-stress and to assist you in changing those real peak anxiety times into moments of calm and feeling in control. These three different techniques are a great...
Podcast 4 – Interview with Priya on seeking a second opinion on her fertility
Episode 4 is the first in our series of inspiring stories - interviews with women focusing on the emotional side of their journeys. In these interviews, we delve deeply into each fertility story and the emotions, thoughts and fears that go alongside infertility. You...
Podcast Episode 3 – Relaxation for Fertility (Free Guided Visualisation)
In episode 3, we talk about the power of guided visualisations and why they are a popular way to relax and support you in making changes in your life and reaching your pregnancy goal. We then listen to a FREE guided visualisation for fertility which guides you into a...
Podcast Episode 2 – Stress and Fertility
In episode 2, we delve into stress and fertility and look at how stress affects the body and interferes with reproduction. We look at how and why this happens and I give my top 5 stress-reduction strategies to help you relax and maximise your fertility For FREE access...
Podcast Episode 1 – Why the emotional side of fertility is so important
In this first-ever episode of the Your Fertility Hub podcast, we introduce what the podcast is all about - the emotional side of infertility and discuss the massive impact of emotions on our bodies, how this can affect our fertility and how we can harness the power of...
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