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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why Thinking About Fertility Isn't The Same As Preparing For It I The Real Question Behind Having Children (Ep 191)

from Wisdom of the Body · host Heather Grzych

This episode explores The Real Question Behind Having Children, and why so many people feel stuck when deciding whether or when to have a child. Author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych unpacks the deeper reasons behind declining birth rates, the real question people are asking about regret, and the reality that you can't fully understand the experience of having a child until you're in it. She addresses what's often in the mind of people considering egg freezing and preserving fertility, and why daily patterns—not big decisions—determine how you move through major life transitions. This episode offers a grounded, honest perspective on one of life's biggest decisions, helping you shift from trying to predict the future to building a life that can hold it. Heather Grzych, ADLC is an American author and teacher of Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.    Connect with Heather:  Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com  Instagram.com/heathergrzych  Facebook.com/grzychheather    Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com    Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online

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