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...
Send us a text 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 a...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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 pleasu...
Send us a text 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 i...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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 l...
Send us a text 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 cy...
Send us a text 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, y...
Send us a text 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 r...
Send us a text 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 epis...
Send us a text 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 ...
Send us a text 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 nee...
Send us a text 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 inform...
Send us a text Fertility nutrition is a huge topic – and one that every second social media “expert” seems to have an opinion on. But how do you know what’s right for YOU? And where’s the fine line between meeting your needs and obsessing over perfection? In today’s episode, I’m joined by two special guests who will simplify everything you need to know about fertility, nutrition, and supplementation if you’re TTC. By the end, you’ll learn: How to support your body for conception without being...
Send us a text I have a question for you: When was the last time you told yourself on this journey "it’s never going to happen"...? Was it last month – last week? Or was it earlier this morning? It's so hard to switch out of the mindset of: "this will never work" – into "I KNOW that I’m on the right path." So how can you do that? And why is it important when you’re TTC? Today I want to share with you 6 mindset shifts that are going to completely change the way you look at this...
Send us a text If you think about it, all successful people in the world have coaches. Whether it’s a competitive athlete, a business owner looking to uplevel their skills, or a performer who wants to get more out of their work. Coaches aren’t just for professionals – they’re for growth-minded people who need support as they’re navigating changes or challenges in their lives. So if you’re struggling through something like infertility, would working with a fertility coach actually he...
Send us a text I remember so many moments as I was struggling through my fertility journey where I ended up crying on the bathroom floor at 3am every night, unable to sleep with chronic insomnia... And I remember thinking to myself: If someone could just tell me WHEN I will finally get pregnant, then I can deal with everything I need to in the meantime of TTC. It’s the not knowing, the not knowing WHEN that I think is the hardest part of infertility. On today’s episode, I want to shar...
Send us a text When you’ve been TTC for months or even years & things haven’t worked out the way you expected, you start considering that fertility treatments might be the only option. So often we have this feeling that IVF is the light at the end of a very dark tunnel. If nothing else works, then at least THAT will. But what happens when IVF doesn’t work? When you’ve done everything perfectly, and you’re still back in the same position. How do you keep going? How do you keep the ...
Send us a text Fertility doctors see hundreds - if not thousands - of patients every year who are struggling to conceive. So what are the common themes that doctors notice which really have an impact on success outcomes? And what can you be doing outside of medical treatments to shorten your time to pregnancy? Today I am very excited to be sitting down with the one and only Dr Lora Shahine - who is going to share with you everything that you should know about TTC in 2025. I also...