A fertility story... from endometriosis to pregnancy with Sarah Shapiro

What is a fertile body? And how do our societal narratives limit what's possible for us when we're trying to conceive?Nutritionist + herbalist Sarah Shapiro shares all about her personal four year journey to cultivating optimal fertility in her body that started at 36. And in contrast to conventional medical wisdom which says that 35 is some kind of fertility cliff, she was healthier than ever when she finally conceived at 40 years old. Along the way, she discovered that the extremely painful periods she had been experiencing her *entire* life were actually NOT normal, and likely pointed to endometriosis which seems to have been the primary reason she experienced fertility challenges to begin with. The truth is that she flipped the script on what we're told about fertility, avoided surgery that was offered to her to remove endometriosis lesions, and conceived a healthy babe with the support of nutrition, supplements, herbs, mindset + more. Listen in to hear:how fertility is not just about being a certain age why learning the signs + symptoms of endometriosis is important even if you're not TTCSarah's path to fertility through nutrition, lifestyle, herbs, mindset work and morethe importance of listening to YOUR inner guidance (whether TTC or not)understanding fertility as a whole health issue how impactful healing your relationship with your cycle + womb can beResources:Get the links Sarah mentions today on this week's shownotes page Step-by-step free guide to Track Your Cycle NaturallyTry this free Womb Embodiment and Clearing MeditationEpisode 5: Are you ovulating? How to tell (and why it matters)Episode 17: How stress messes with your hormones + menstrual cycleEpisode 29: Fertility rituals, womb wisdom + the mystery of time with Caroline AshurstIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdom.  And if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal health concerns.Click here to send me a quick message :)