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Embrace Fertility
by Naomi Woolfson
Welcome to the Embrace Fertility podcast I’m Naomi Woolfson, a therapist who specialises in supporting women through trying to conceive, fertility treatments and then pregnancy and birth following infertility. Having been through infertility myself and being fascinated with the mind-body techniques that led me from anxiety and depression back to myself again, I retrained as a therapist and now specialise in supporting others through infertility. Visit www.embracefertility.co.uk for your free stress less fertility support pack and follow me on Insta and Facebook @embracefertility.
Episodes
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What If You Knew You’d Get Your Baby? Calming Fertility Anxiety
Episode 141: What if you knew, 100% without a shadow of a doubt, that you were going to end up with your healthy baby in your arms? How would you wake up differently tomorrow morning? How would it feel to be in your body right now? On this fertility journey, we constantly move the goalposts for…
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The Fertility Shortcut AI Can't Give You (Do This Instead)
Episode 140: Are you spending hours researching fertility online or chatting with AI - but still feeling stuck? In this episode I share why over-researching could be keeping your nervous system in a stress state, and the simple daily practices that actually support your fertility journey. If…
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Have You Been Hypnotised by Your Doctor?
Episode 139: De-Hypnotising Fear, Fertility Beliefs & Subconscious Suggestions Have you ever been hypnotised by your doctor? As a fertility hypnotherapist, people often assume my job is to hypnotise you. But in truth? Much of my work is about de-hypnotising you. De-hypnotising you from fear. From...
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3 reasons NOT to work with a fertility coach this year
Episode 138: When you’re trying to conceive, it can feel like everyone is convinced their approach is the answer. This podcast does the opposite. Instead of telling you what you should do, it creates space for you to gently explore whether mind-body techniques feel like the right support for you…
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Want a baby in 2026? - Start soft not strong
Episode 137: We are only three days into the New Year and are completely swamped with ‘New Year New You’ messages and ‘Start the year strong’ basically the message to change everything about yourself and stop doing or start doing 28 billion new things all at the same time. Adding so much…
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What do you need to let go of to let in a pregnancy?
Episode 136: You’ve cleaned up your diet to within an inch of its life. You’ve tracked your cycle with NASA-level precision. You’ve taken every supplement, read every book, and done everything “right.” And yet — pregnancy still isn’t happening. In this episode, I invite you to pause and ask...
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The Breakthrough No One Talks About: Letting Yourself Feel the Pain of TTC
Episode 135 : So many women on the fertility journey believe the same thing: “If I let myself really feel the heartbreak, I might never get back up again.” So you keep going. Keep pushing. Keep holding it all together. Because you think strength means not breaking. But here’s the truth no one…
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Is your subconscious silently pressing pause on pregnancy?
Episode 134: When I say “your subconscious wants to keep you safe, not happy” — what happens in your body? Most women on the fertility journey feel a sting when they hear that. Because it can sound like betrayal — as if the very part of you that longs for a baby is the same part that’s holding it...
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‘You Can Be Happy Without A Baby’ - Why That’s Not Wisdom, It’s Gaslighting
Episode 133: When I say you can be happy without a baby, what happens in your body? It may seem like it’s a piece of wisdom, a piece of advice because yes, of course we know that it’s possible for women to live a joyful content life without children. However when you are struggling to conceive…
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Nourishing Your Body & Soul: Holistic Food Practices for Women on a Fertility Journey
Episode 132: In this fertility expert interview Bethany and I discuss the importance of holistic nutrition for fertility, emphasising the need for personalised approaches and the importance of nourishing oneself emotionally and energetically while on a fertility journey. Let's dive in. Topics...
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Dr Aimee The Egg Whisperer and Queen of IVF - Fertility Testing & Treatment
Episode 131: The second in the fertility expert interview series. Naomi and Dr. Aimee discuss the importance of personalised care and direct communication in fertility treatments, debunking common myths and emphasising the need for comprehensive testing of both partners. They also highlight the...
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Using Yoga to Support Your Fertility & Nervous System when TTC
Episode 130: Naomi and Jennifer discussed their shared passion for supporting women during vulnerable times in their lives, particularly in the context of fertility and motherhood. They emphasised the importance of self-acceptance, mindfulness, stress management, and habit-forming practices for...
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Stop gaslighting yourself by trying to stay positive!
Episode 129: Did you know that trying to force yourself to stay positive or just relax can actually have a detrimental impact on your mental and physical wellbeing while trying to get pregnant! I’m going to be talking about this in depth in my free master class tomorrow January 16th. Sign up at...
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What would be different if you felt fully supported?
Episode 128: What would be different in your life if you felt fully supported on your journey through fertility, pregnancy, birth and into motherhood? If you had someone on your side to advocate for you and guide you during this time? Have you had someone to talk to who wouldn’t try to fix you or...
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What if triggers are a GOOD thing
Episode 127: What if triggers are a GOOD thing? Triggers = When something externally or internally triggers uncomfortable emotions and/or physical sensations in the body. In today’s episode I talk about how we have become used to thinking of triggers as a bad thing but actually triggers can be…
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What’s better than affirmations for fertility?
Episode 126: Today I talk about a technique I did with a client yesterday to help her prepare for her upcoming IVF transfer. Sign up for the free visualisation class I mentioned here www.embracefertility.co.uk/free-class Follow me on https://www.instagram.com/embracefertility
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Collapsing timelines and choosing to direct your thoughts while trying to conceive
Episode 125: Today one of my clients Rachel shared a video of her nine-month-old who is now crawling. Nine months ago he was still in her belly about to be born. Nine months before that she didn’t know that she was pregnant. She desperately hoped that she was pregnant following second IVF…
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Are you ready to emotionally and energetically align to your fertility?
Episode 124: I’m on a high after running my free masterclass last night how to stress less and enhance your fertility using the mindbody link. The replay is available now so signup here for instant access www.embracefertility.co.uk/free-class or better yet join me live on Friday at 1pm British...
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Can the wisdom of ancient medicine be the key to your fertility?
Episode 124: Another fertility expert interview to celebrate the launch of a fabulous new book 'The Way of Fertility.' Insightful, inspiring and full of hope alongside beautiful true life stories from Michelle's clients. In this week's episode we discuss: - How emotions impact the body from…
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Coping with jealousy while trying to conceive
Episode 123: Feeling jealous is part and parcel of long-term trying to conceive. In today’s episode I share the techniques I use with clients to being relief around this topic. You can sign up for the free masterclass I mention at www.embracefertility.co.uk. Come and say hi on Instagram and let…
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Why I DON’T want you to regulate your nervous system!
Episode 122: yep you read that right and I explain why this is so important while trying to get pregnant and going through infertility. Www.Embracefertility.Co.Uk/thrive for videos mentions and message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/embracefertility to apply for your emotional health...
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One of my clients biggest regrets
Episode 121: So many of my clients say to me “I wish I’d found you sooner”. But that’s not what they mean, they mean they wish they had started practising the mind-body techniques that I share sooner so that they felt the relief earlier on in their fertility journey. Come and join my Thrive…
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How to go from surviving to thriving while trying to get pregnant
Episode 120: While waiting for your baby, does it feel like you're just spinning your wheels? Sometimes you are so overwhelmed and so scared that you can't even think straight, and so you're trying to make decisions and you're researching. You're on Dr Google, you're on Instagram and everyone's...
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How to decide when to start or recommence fertility treatment
Episode 119: “My fertility specialist wants me to do IVF next cycle but I don’t feel ready.” I hear this a lot as a fertility therapist and coach. We can feel so anxious and overwhelmed when a fertility specialist or even our partner is pushing us to take the next step forward with treatment but…
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The Relationships Between Anxiety Depression, Infertility and Miscarriage
Episode 118: In this podcast episode I discuss the relationships between anxiety, depression, infertility and miscarriages. The studies, which I have included below, paint a very bleak picture. But there is much you can do to support your mental health and well-being while long-term trying to...
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Male infertility, finding the right coping strategies and support
Episode 117: Podcast interview with Kevin the founder of The Man Cave a male infertility/mental health advocate. Today we are discussing male infertility and the importance of finding the right coping strategies and support. Kevin set up The Man Cave to share his story, to reach out to other men...
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Three reasons NOT to work with a fertility coach in 2024
Episode 116: Have a listen and see if this resonates. The reasons in short: 1 - You wouldn’t benefit from being supported by someone as you already feel resilient, in control and have a strong plan in place for supporting both your physical fertility and mental health in 2024. 2. - You could put...
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The Unique Heartbreak of TFMR - Terminating a wanted pregnancy
Episode 115: This week's episode is an expert interview with with Sabrina Fletcher, The TFMR (Termination for medical reasons) Doula. The heartbreak of losing a wanted baby Sabrina companions bereaved parents through the unique heartbreak of losing a wanted baby to TFMR pregnancy loss. Through...
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The power of therapy while coping with infertility or pregnancy loss.
Episode 114: Walking and talking about the power of working with a therapist during this time in your life and the things you should expect from the person supporting you. I then describe AMDR the trauma release technique I use. Here is some feedback that inspired this episode: "The AMDR sessions...
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4 ways to approach Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year while TTC
Episode 113: Are you dreading the weeks ahead? Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year. You can't quite believe another ENTIRE year has gone by and you still don't have your baby. You're putting so much pressure on yourself to be pregnant by the end of 2023 you might actually implode. And you're not…
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Emotionally and energetically prepare for IVF - part 3
Episode 112: The final installation of my three part series on how to emotionally and energetically prepare for IVF. As I’ve said in previous episodes this is also suitable for anyone who is trying to get pregnant without the help of fertility treatment. Today I’m talking about how to align with...
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Emotionally and energetically prepare for IVF - part 2
Episode 111: Today I’m sharing how you can clear the way for pregnancy. As mentioned last week these techniques are also suitable if you are trying to conceive without the support of fertility treatments. Resources mentioned: Part one of this podcast series…
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Emotionally and energetically prepare for IVF - part 1
Episode 110: Part one of three. Today I’m taking about resilience, The Four D’s and how to raise your vibration in preparation for IVF. (This episode will also be beneficial for those trying without the support of treatment.) I've added a Meditation 15 mins into the Embrace Fertility mind-body…
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Inflammation as a primary source of fertility challenges with expert Jaclyn Downs
Episode 109: You have probably heard of inflammation how does inflammation impact our fertility? In today’s fertility expert interview with Jaclyn Downs a Functional Nutrigenomics Consultant we will be discussing just that. Root causes of inflammation We discuss common, but lesser-known root…
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What’s the difference between talking therapies and somatic therapies?
Episode 108: In today’s episode I discuss the different types of talking therapies that are available and the difference between these and somatic therapies that bring the body into the therapy session. I talk about the somatic therapies that are part of my 12 week program The Embrace Fertility...
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Embracing Fertility Through Honest Fiction with author Jolene McIlwain
Episode 107: Using fiction as a way to educate, heal and connect This is an interview on using fiction as a way to educate, heal and connect. I absolutely loved recording this episode and I hope you love the stories that Jolene shares with us. From Jolene: In my stories I’ve focused on the…
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Infertility - We need a better word to describe this chapter of our lives
Episode 106 - A brief chat on how the word infertility doesn’t cut it when it comes to this period in our lives and all that we go through and experience while long term trying to conceive. While I was trying to conceive, I stumbled across a beautiful article on the days before motherhood.…
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Mens experiences with IVF and Miscarriage
We are back with another fertility expert interview this Father's Day discussing Mens experiences with IVF and Miscarriage with Daniel Landau founder of Men's Help Line, we talk about: Do's and don'ts during IVF or Miscarriage How woman can support their husbands Tips for everyone Why Daniel...
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The Embrace Fertility book is coming
Episode 104: This book has been in the conception phase for ten years! I left my career in design and the next day woke up and decided to write about my experiences of using the mind-body link to overcome anxiety and depression while going through infertility and fertility treatments. 12 weeks…
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What is a Fertility Support Doula with Guest Alexie Reilly
Episode 103: How any people have you told about your fertility journey? In today's episode we explore the role of a fertility doula and what support she an offer. "I can't tell my family or friends I'm trying for a baby" - How a fertility doula can help What is a Fertility Support Doula with…
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Can we please stop saying “Never give up” to those trying to conceive.
Episode 102: How does it make you feel when people say “Never give up”? Today I share why I think we need to shift the language here to something more supportive and inclusive.
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How to get the best from Embrace Fertility
Episode 101: I offer a huge amount of free fertility resources and this episode talks you through how to access what you will find the most beneficial. I think I talk about the support offer and My next free class which is on Thursday. Www.Embracefertility.Co.Uk
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Ranting in the woods - Try it!
Episode 100! I spent ages thinking about this episode I wanted it to be this grand epic celebratory creation. Instead it’s short, sweet and simple. Enjoy xxxx sign up for the free class which will be on Thursday 26th of January at www.embracefertility.co.uk/free-class.
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Lessons learned through IUI, IVF and surrogacy with Kirsten McLennan author of 'This is Infertility'
Episode 99: Kirsten McLennan is an IVF and surrogacy Mum and a strong advocate for infertility awareness. Her book 'This Is Infertility' is the six year journey of Kirsten and her husband Ryan as they navigate against tremendous odds to be parents. It combines the couple's personal experiences…
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4 ways to approach Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year while TTC
Episode 76 revisited: Are you dreading the weeks ahead? Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year You can't quite believe another ENTIRE year has gone by and you still don't have your baby. You're putting so much pressure on yourself to be pregnant by the end of 2022 you might actually implode. And…
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My fertility specialist wants me to do IVF next cycle but I don’t feel ready - How to decide when to start or continue fertility treatment
Episode 98: I hear this a lot as a fertility therapist and coach. We can feel so anxious and overwhelmed when a fertility specialist or even our partner is pushing us to take the next step forward with treatment but we don’t feel ready. In this episode I share three different mind-body techniques...
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You do not need to be perfect in order to get pregnant
Episode 97: You cannot control or command that a baby comes and stays. A baby will come or not come. You can however embrace the enormity of your emotions and the situation, and gently release the need to control. Allowing instead a sense of relief. This weeks podcast episode I talk about you do...
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How to step off of the crazy train while trying to conceive
Episode 96: Does it feel like you’re hurtling along at 1,000,000 miles an hour desperately trying to find the answer, find the solution to why are you not getting pregnant? Does it feel like the more you research the more you feel you NEED to research? In this weeks episode I share a technique to...
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What have frogs got to do with the fact I don’t offer one-off therapy sessions anymore?
Episode 95 : A confession in this episode of how before training as a therapist I thought my friend’s frog phobia was silly! Then once I had trained in Emotional Freedom Technique tapping I offered her a free session to undo my wrongs. I talk about how in 40 minutes we had cleared her phobia that...
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The private grief of infertility and pregnancy loss
Episode 94: Recorded the day before the Queen‘s funeral here in the United Kingdom I thought it was the perfect time to talk about grief and loss. Even if you do not feel connected to the Royal family in any way you will have been impacted by the Queen‘s death even if it’s just because you can’t…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Embrace Fertility podcast I’m Naomi Woolfson, a therapist who specialises in supporting women through trying to conceive, fertility treatments and then pregnancy and birth following infertility. Having been through infertility myself and being fascinated with the mind-body techniques that led me from anxiety and depression back to myself again, I retrained as a therapist and now specialise in supporting others through infertility. Visit www.embracefertility.co.uk for your free stress less fertility support pack and follow me on Insta and Facebook @embracefertility.
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