Why “Just Relaxing” Won’t Help: Real Tools to Heal Anxiety and Support Your Fertility

If you’ve ever been told to ‘just relax’ as you’re trying to conceive, you know how ridiculous that advice feels. When you’re trying to navigate the pressure of time, the opinions of others, doctor’s appointments and everything else that goes into the fertility journey, relaxing is next to impossible. But we know living in a constant state of anxiety can wreak havoc on your nervous system, your overall health and your fertility. So how do you unravel this? And what can you actually do day to day to make changes?My guest today is Anna Ferguson, who you may know as Anna the Anxiety Coach. Today, we’re diving deeper into the impact of anxiety on your body when you're trying to conceive...because it’s not about forcing yourself to feel calm, it’s about understanding your nervous system & how this will change everything on your fertility journey.By the time you finish listening, you'll find out:How anxiety can quietly wreak havoc on your overall health and fertilityWhat a dysregulated nervous system looks like when you're trying to conceiveSimple, daily tools you can practice to start making life feel easier on your fertility journeyYou can grab a copy of Anna's books here, and follow Anna on Instagram or via her website.Thanks for being here on Your Journey to Fertility! When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today’s episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @jen.elementfertilityyoga If you're trying to conceive, I have lots of resources to support you:To grab a copy of my Free Fertility Yoga Guide, click here:To jump inside the Secret Fertility Shift Free private podcast series, click here:To learn more about In Your Element - The Fertility Yoga Experience click here and start using so many of the practices I speak about for yourself.This program is a guided way to: Sync with your cycle & synchronize your hormonesIncrease success rates through proven, scientific methodsRegulate your nervous system & make every part of this journey feel easier