Badass Fertility

This week’s Badass Fertility Podcast, Ep 77. is one you’re going to want to download and play on repeat. It’s the best fertility pep talk you ever heard. It’s short, it’s sweet and it’ll be the reminder you need when you start to doubt yourself and your “chances” of becoming a mom. Listen to it, download it and play it on repeat when you need it. This five minute reminder will lift you up and reaffirm your belief that the calling in your heart to be a mom is there because it's meant for you. For more high vibe inspiration, down to earth information, and authentic support to help you get and stay pregnant, follow me @BadassFertility.

What do doctor’s do when they struggle to get pregnant? On today’s episode of the Badass Fertility Podcast, we sit down with women’s health and holistic health expert, Dr. Katie Wood. Dr. Katie is a pharmacist who views fertility through a multi-dimensional lens. She developed this perspective through her frustrations on her own journey to get pregnant with her daughter.   In this episode you’ll hear about: How living her best life led Katie to her baby. Why living in the mind leads us astray and what we can do to connect with our hearts. How social media contributes to energetic chaos that works against getting pregnant. The role of epigenetics in pregnancy. Why physical blocks to your baby may be rooted in childhood experiences. And how to heal it.  Dr. Katie has a variety of ways you can dig further into her work. Connect with her by following the links below.   Get Pregnant Now Masterclass: LINK Website: www.happynourishedmotherhood.com FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nourishingfertilityandharmonizinghormones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wellness_pharmacist/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_wellness_pharmacist Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/the_wellness_pharmacist/ Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/risingintomindfulmotherhood LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drkatiewood/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_wellness_pharmacist Feminine Formula Etsy Shop: https://feminineformula.etsy.com get 10% off with code PODCAST10  

Elevated stress, feeling out of control, feeling like you (or your body) is being controlled by someone or something else..., these are all some of the most wonderful parts of the fertility journey. (Just kidding.) They suck. On today's episode I'm sharing the hard won wisdom of women who've walked this path and become moms despite having the odds stacked against them. After listening, you'll know: The biggest mistake women make when they're trying to conceive. The top three ways to avoid this mistake. How learning to avoid it will not only improve your journey, but it will make you grateful for it in the end. (yes, I know that's a stretch, but check it out and see for yourself :) To learn more about how you can apply the content from today's episode to your life, download my FREE E-Booklet: 3 Surprising Habits Blocking Your Baby

Amy Beckler joins us today on the Badass Fertility Podcast to share her hard-won wisdom and insights on the journey to her rainbow baby.  The truths she uncovered on her path to her rainbow baby are truly priceless.  She shares with us: The depth of darkness that came over her when she lost her first pregnancy.  The surprise she experienced when she realized how many women suffer the same thing.  The significant changes she made in the way that she thought and acted which helped her get pregnant and carry to term. Some of the most critical shifts she made with the support of mindset are: changing her job, balancing action with surrender, relying more on intuition, realizing there’s no right or wrong way to conceive, tapping into play and fun.   Let Amy inspire you to realize what is possible for YOU. Doors CLOSE TODAY (10/23) for the BFP, but if you’re ready to join, you can slip in during the final hours.   Click HERE to join the BFP

There’s so much information out there, it’s no wonder women who are struggling to get pregnant or carry to term experience elevated stress and anxiety.  And let’s be honest, it’s not the information itself that’s stressful it’s the pressure of making the “right” decision.  But that “pressure” puts us in a state of fear that can make us more susceptible to the wrong choice.  And then whole cycle repeats itself… until you try something truly different.  On today’s episode we’re talking about how mindset is the most fundamental and most often overlooked resource that will help you bring home your baby.   After listening you’ll know why: Women who learn how to leverage their minds ensure their success Working with your mindset is the foundation for success on this journey, not a luxury add-on. Doing this work first can save you time, money and heartache in the end. Doors to the Badass Fertility Program (BFP) close Weds. 10/23 at Midnight EST To learn more or join: CLICK HERE    

Every woman on her journey to her baby has had at least one moment where it felt like time was her enemy. Most of us have at least one moment like that everyday. There's fear that we: waited too long have "old" eggs will have "geriatric" pregnancies should have started sooner and the list goes on and on. This is totally normal and expected, especially when you consider most of us have heard about our "ticking clock" or the "expiration date" on our eggs since we first got our periods (or even earlier). We're raised on the idea of not enough time and our visits to the doctor typically reinforce that belief. Imagine living your journey free from a fear of time. Would you want in on that? What if you learned that fearing time is actually a (huge) waste of time? That you can accelerate your path to your baby by breaking free from the perception of "not enough time" ? Today's episode offers a new way to think about time on your journey. One that removes limitations of "not enough" and replaces it with far more expansive and helpful ways of seeing yourself and your "chances" of becoming a mom. The doors to the BFP are OPEN. Click HERE to learn more or to join!

On this journey we spend a lot of time thinking that we’re doing things “wrong” and we obsess about being "perfect." We imagine that when women are getting closer to their baby they suddenly feel confident ALL the time. We think:  Their stress has melted away They’re radiant They’ve stopped feeling jealous or resentful  While it IS true that women who master the tools in the BFP feel calmer, more excited and more optimistic about getting pregnant and brining home their baby, that doesn’t mean they feel this way all the time. On today's show we're talking about the REALITY of what it REALLY looks like when you’re getting closer to getting pregnant. And the signs may not be what you think! Join my Free, Live Masterclass: From Burnt-Out to Badass We’re covering the 3 R’s that help women exit conception chaos, shift into clarity and increase their odds of getting pregnant. Sound good? REGISTER HERE  

What do women who beat the odds learn on their journey to success? There are nuggets of wisdom I hear over and over again among women who get pregnant after joining the BFP. So, I want to share 10 of those nuggets with you today. If one or two of them resonates, write it down! Repeat it. OWN it. To learn more about how to embody and LIVE these pieces of wisdom, I'm teaching my 3-step system for exiting conception chaos and entering clarity (without adding 1,999 things to your to-do list) at my... FREE, Live Masterclass: From Burnt-Out to Badass on Oct. 9th at 12:30 pm EST (And YES, there will be a replay if you can't make it live) Click the link below and register to join us! REGISTER NOW

We’re sitting down with the incredible BFP Alumni Rosey. Diagnosed with “unexplained infertility” for basically her entire ten-year journey, Rosey never really knew why she wasn’t getting pregnant. Struggling with primary and then secondary infertility, Rosey encountered numerous obstacles that might have made her give up on her dream of becoming a mom. Starting out at 33 years old, she was optimistic she’d get pregnant fast. But after one year of trying, she began to look deeper. That led to no real answers, but a lot of interventions some of which include: Timed intercourse with Clomid IUI with Clomid 3 rounds of egg retrievals (one with no viable eggs) 1 chemical pregnancy 1 miscarriage at 8 weeks Working with 4 different clinics Functional Fertility Doctor And then she made some life changing shifts that led to her baby boy. (But I’ll save those for the podcast). You’ve got to hear this episode because we break it down! After listening, you’ll understand why some women succeed despite numerous obstacles and how you can be one of them.  (Spoiler Alert: it’s not as complicated or mysterious as you might think.)  Here’s some of the biggest takeaways: Paying attention to what feels right vs what does NOT feel right is essential. Being your own best advocate at your clinic (this one is HUGE) Value of trying new things when something isn’t working (which takes courage) The power of reminding yourself “This is possible” even when the past may suggest otherwise. How to balance “doing everything you can” without getting attached to one particular cycle being “the one” (Sooo hard but equally as powerful)   If you do one thing for yourself and your fertility today listening to this podcast is it! Then join my FREE, Live Masterclass: FROM BURNT-OUT TO BADASS on October 9th at 12:30 pm EST. I'm teaching the 3-Step System Rosey and other BFP members used to exit conception chaos, enter clarity and increase their odds of getting pregnant! Click HERE to grab the LINK Psst: if you join live you'll also get a free tool you can use right away, AND you'll have a chance to learn more about the BFP and grab some bonuses if you join! (There will also be a replay) It's a total no-brainer. xo

There’s a simple tool that smart, creative, professional women overlook all the time on this journey, only because it’s easy to miss. There’s SO much demanding our attention at any given moment when we’re trying to get pregnant. Even the most focused person can get sidelined from the simple stuff that makes a significant impact. On today’s *bonus* episode I’m sharing one of the most basic and most powerful tools savvy women leverage to support their dream of becoming a mom.   Next, join me live on October 9th for a FREE Masterclass: From Burnt-Out to Badass where I talk about my 3-step system to exit conception chaos and enter clarity without adding 1,999 things to your to-do list. I'll also share how we use these tools in the BFP. It's going to be SO fun, informative and you'll get a free gift that you can use right away.   Click HERE to register for the webinar! (Yes, there will be a replay :)  

When BFP member Adrienne decided to have a baby, she and her wife were told their odds of conceiving with either of their eggs were low.  Adrienne was told she was in early menopause at 34 years old.  But Adrienne and her wife refused to be defined by the numbers. They did their research, advocated for themselves and overcame numerous setbacks on their journey.  And now they’re expecting TWINS. On this not to be missed episode of the Badass Fertility Podcast we sit down with BFP member, Adrienne to learn more about her incredible journey.  She talks to us about: Pursuing reciprocal IVF Choosing a sperm donor Overcoming perfectionism Learning to believe in becoming a mom Critical shifts that led to getting pregnant   Adrienne opens up about what it’s like to take an untraditional path to motherhood and shows us all what’s possible when you choose to believe in yourself and your dream of becoming a mom. I'm teaching my simple 3-Step System to increase your JOY and increase your odds of getting pregnant. Join me for a FREE live webinar: FROM BURNT-OUT TO BADASS. I'm sharing exactly what Adrienne, and other BFP members learned. Plus I'm giving some awesome gifts to everyone who attends live! Click HERE to Get the Link to JOIN  

Sometimes it feels like the ideas we hear about can seem pretty abstract and therefore hard to achieve. Statements like “find your feminine to amplify your fertility” sound pretty…, (but… wtf does that really mean?) This week, I’m taking you with me on the journey to my daughter, who I had naturally at 40 after miscarriage, failed egg retrievals and being given less than 5% odds.  I’m sharing my fertility journey because it's an example of some of the the most important principles we teach in the BFP (my signature group coaching program) how I learned them and how they worked in my own life.  Highlights from today’s show include: Why conceiving and carrying to term is the most feminine thing a human can do How we get trapped into living this journey like a man (to our determinant!) Examples of living this journey (successfully) from a more feminine perspective Why no “failure” is ever really a failure if you learn how to pivot from it. The most significant turning point in my journey that saved me years and tens of thousands of dollars on my path to my baby.  The doors to the fall cohort of the BFP are opening in a few weeks.(Woot! Woot!) And, I want you to know what experiences and insights inspired me to become a fertility coach for women who're on a mission to become a mom. Want more information on these principles? Download my free e-booklet: 3 Surprising Habits that Block Your Baby

The two-week-wait (TWW) doesn’t have to be a time of dread. No matter where you are in your journey to become a mom if you're: trying naturally doing IUI cycle transferring an embryo working with a surrogate whether you've been trying for 6 months or 6 years, the time between ovulation and your period is always a roller coaster.  It's totally normal: You just want to know, am I pregnant yet?  So you get hyper aware of every twitch and twinge in your body. Fret over taking vs not taking a pregnancy test. Google the same symptoms you Googled last month hoping for some answer as to whether you’re pregnant or just pre-menstrual.  It’s a tough way to live, and most of us live it on repeat.  If you want to step off the TWW roller coaster without giving up on your dream or sacrificing anything but the stress, anxiety and overwhelm that comes at this time, then this podcast was created for YOU.  We cover three hard won insights that have changed women’s fertility journeys and can also impact yours. The importance of focusing on the long game rather than getting caught up in outcomes you can’t control Why seeing your flow in a positive instead of negative light will help you thrive on this journey. Having a plan so you don’t get derailed if/when things don’t go according to plan.   If you like this episode and want to learn more of the tools I teach, download this free e-booklet: 3 Surprising Habits that Block Your Baby Want more high vibe information from an authentic source who understands this journey and knows how to beat the odds? Follow me on Instagram @BadassFertility

Becoming a mom is something most women expect will happen at some point in their life. But what happens when reaching that dream, or having that expectation, turns into a far off hope or a flat out nightmare? For 1 in 6 women struggling to conceive stress levels are higher than in the average population. Anxiety is common. And fear of the future becomes normal. All of this makes getting pregnant harder, not just because it turns your life upside down (which is bad enough) but also because the impact of the stress, anxiety and fear can perpetuate imbalance in the body. It’s SO unfair! But 5 minutes (or even one minute) of simple mindful breathing can alleviate the symptoms, help you feel better over time and even make better decisions leading you to your baby. In this episode I take you through 5 unexpected and research backed ways meditation benefits fertility.  You don’t have to howl at the moon or chant in your underwear to maximize the benefits of breath on your fertility. Trust me. You will love what you learn in this episode. Want more of this? The Fall BFP is opening its doors to a new cohort in a few weeks. Join the Waitlist now and you'll have access to a few amazing perks: early access to sign up when doors open (it'a small program and fills up fast) plus you'll be eligible for up tp $500 in discounts and bonuses (!!) And there's no obligation to join just because you got on the list. Ready to claim your goodies? CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE BFP WAITLIST

In today’s episode of the Badass Fertility Podcast we sit down with Laura Watson, fertility coach and mother of two egg donor conceived children.  Laura endured multiple unsuccessful rounds of IVF, egg retrievals with no genetically normal eggs and several heartbreaking pregnancy losses. When she entered the world of donor eggs at 40, she felt “relieved” Despite her clarity on the choice that felt right for her and her family, Laura had to unpack a lot of emotions that often come with the territory of donor conceived children.  In this episode we talk about The difference between privacy and secrets. Feelings of “worthiness” around how our children come into the world. That our children inherit so much more from us than our DNA. Often our best qualities are passed through the environment, not the gene pool. How to recognize a moment of clarity and the importance of trusting it.   To learn more about Laura and how you can work with her find her on Instagram @Positive.Fertility  Or go to her website: positivefertilitycoaching.com   If you want high vibe inspiration, down to earth information and authentic support on your fertility journey, follow me @BadassFertility   Click Here and grab my Free E-booklet: 3 Surprising Habits that Block Your Baby

2024 is halfway over, but there’s still time left to make this the year you get pregnant.  You’ve probably done all of the practical things to try and make it happen.  This episode is going to cover some highly effective tips that you may not have considered.  These may seem a little “woo-woo” but I’ve seen them work wonders for the women who apply them (including myself), and I’m excited to see what they can do for you! After all, what have you got to lose by putting one or two into practice ASAP?   After listening to this episode drop me a DM on Instagram and lmk what you thought of the tips and which one you’re going to try first! Find me @badassfertility   Want to learn more about what might be blocking your baby? Grab my Free E-booklet: 3 Surprising Habits that Block Your Baby while it’s available.

On today’s show we sit down with Kathleen Magnus. Kathleen has an incredible fertility journey that involves being pregnant 11 times in 8 years, including one stillbirth. Today she has two healthy kids (with another on the way). Kathleen has studied under a line of energetic fertility experts and now uses what she learned to serve other women on the path to their babies. When she found the renowned author of the book Spirit Babies, Walter Mikichen, Kathleen was at her lowest point.  She was consumed with questions like: Why me? Am I being punished? And she was genuinely depressed.  As a former corporate world-woman, she’d never done anything like a spirit baby reading before, but what she learned completely changed her life.   Join us as we talk about: Reiki Energy blocks How to connect with your sprit baby Quantum physics The importance of stretching your comfort zone How the seemingly worst things in life can become our greatest opportunities for growth and healing. Want to do a reading with Kathleen? Click here: Interested in learning more about her “Introduction To Spirit Babies” course? Click HERE Looking for high vibe inspiration and down to earth information from an authentic, supportive source who's been there? Follow me on Instagram @BadassFertility Interested in learning more about what could be blocking your baby? Grab my Free E-Book, 3 Surprising Habits that Block Your Baby

On today’s episode of the Badass Fertility Podcast we sit down with Dr Susan Fox. As a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and 5 Element Acupuncture for the last 23 years, Dr. Fox specializes in women’s health and fertility. We dive deep into the mind body connection exploring how everything from our personalities to our periods can be explained, understood and optimized using this 5,000+ year old system Dr. Susan shares her decades of experience in this field. Among the top insights we cover are: Demand your right to grieve. Grief is the flip side of love. When something you love is missing or threatened grief is natural. Honor your grief. Why infertility is an overused and inaccurate term.  Why clinical sub-fertility is a more accurate and helpful term to describe most women's struggle to get or stay pregnant The Western medical model is great for many things, but it divides the human body into inaccurately discreet parts without accounting for the whole. Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at body-mind and spirit to paint a richer picture of the patient and diagnose treatment on all levels. Links to Dr. Susan: Take the FERTILITY QUIZ Learn more about the Health YOUniveristy Visit Dr. Susan's WebsiteBadass Fertility: For high vibe inspiration, down to earth information and authentic support from someone who's been there, follow me on Instagram @BadassFertility Want to learn more about what's blocking your baby? Grab my Free E-booklet: 3 Surprising Habits that Block Your Baby while it's still available.

It’s totally intimidating when you’re heading down the IVF path and don’t know what to expect or even how you got to this place. You have a lot of questions and are probably turning to Dr. Google more than you expected asking: What are the odds of conceiving on the first IVF cycle? What are the odds of having twins with IVF? What age is the best age to get pregnant with IVF? Is _(fill in age)__ too old to get pregnant with IVF? How much does IVF cost? What are IVF success rates by age? How many cycles does it take to get pregnant with IVF? These are all really valid questions that you can and will find answers to..., somewhere else.  This episode is about giving you answers to questions that that many women don’t even think to ask.  We’re looking at the underbelly of the IVF experience.  Learning from other women’s success stories and using their hard won wisdom to improve your experience and your odds. To really ensure you're doing everything to succeed, you've got to take a look at blocks you may not even be aware of. My Free E-book, 3 Surprising Habits that Block Your Baby will give you more insights and hard won wisdom to help you bring home your baby. Click HERE for your copy while it's still available. Looking for high vibe inspiration and down to earth information from an authentic, supportive source who's been there? Follow me on Instagram @BadassFertility

On today’s episode of the Badass Fertility Podcast we sit down with functional fertility expert and nutritionist, Olivia Mitchell. Olivia brings a wealth of wisdom and critical insights on how to get and stay pregnant even if you've been given an infertility diagnosis.  In fact, she challenges that term arguing it’s medically inaccurate and prefers the term “sub-fertility” because it indicates the truth: your fertility can be improved.  Olivia looks at fertility from a “whole body system” perspective.  She teaches her clients how to get into what she calls “welcome baby mode” Olivia does this by looking for the roots causes of sub-fertility of which she says there are three main ones: overlooked thyroid issues (even if you’ve had the panel tested), nervous system dysregulation, gut inflammation. From there, we dive deep into topics like: 1. Why does the standard approach to fertility fail to help every couple? 2. What's the most powerful thing a TTC couple can do to support fertility? 3. Is TTC for a year before asking for support still good advice? 4. What's the deal with all the supplements out there for fertility? 5. What testing should someone get when starting to search for better answers? If you’ve been trying all. the. things to get pregnant: done the standard testing, tried the standard approach (clomid, IUI, IVF, etc) and you’re still not pregnant or suffering miscarriages, this show will provide enlightening info, in a non-scary way, for you. To learn more about Olivia or her programs follow her on Instagram @yourfertility.yourfuture   For high vibe inspiration, down to earth information and authentic support from someone who's been there, follow me @BadassFertility Grab my Free E-book, 3 Surprising Habits that Block Your Baby