Fringe Fertility Podcast with Kerry Hinds

Discover how innovative therapies like photobiomodulation (red light therapy), laser acupuncture, and sound vibration are transforming fertility treatments. Dr. Lorne Brown shares his journey from accounting to leading-edge fertility care, revealing scientific insights and practical approaches that enhance reproductive health. In this insightful interview, Lorne shares his journey from accountant to acupuncturist, exploring therapies like photobiomodulation and their impact on fertility. Discover how laser therapy, sound tables, and holistic approaches are transforming reproductive health and wellness.Main Topics Covered:Dr. Lorne Brown’s unique transition from accounting to Chinese medicine and fertility specializationThe scientific basis and latest research on photobiomodulation and laser acupuncture for fertilityHow blood flow, mitochondria health, and inflammation regulation influence reproductive successThe synergy between vibration therapy, sound tables, and vagus nerve stimulationPractical tips on home therapies, including red light underwear and pelvic wand  devicesThe importance of supporting hormonal balance and microbiome health for fertilityFuture possibilities: stem cell innovations and reproductive technology breakthroughsHow to connect with Dr. Lorne BrownAccuBalance Clinic: https://accubalance.caThe Coherence Code Podcast - https://www.lornebrown.com/podcastAcubalance Instagram: @acubalancewellnesscentreAcubalance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acubalance/ Healthy Seminars Instagram: @healthyseminarsHealthy Seminars Facebook: facebook.com/healthyseminarsComplementary Gift:Free Fertility Diet ebook: https://acubalance.ca/fertility-downloads/ Free Longevity Diet ebook: https://acubalance.ca/acubalance-longevity-diet-basic-principles-and-recipes/ Free discovery call with Lorne: https://calendly.com/lorne-brown/lorne-brown-discovery-callFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music:⁠⁠Bensound.com/royalty-free-music⁠⁠License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

Today’s guest is Victoria Meyers, a registered dietitian and founder of Nourishing Minds Nutrition specializes in period recovery and hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). She shares her inspiring journey from disordered eating to helping women restore their menstrual health and fertility. She discusses the root causes of HA, the impact of nervous system regulation, and practical steps for women reclaiming their cycles and confidence.Let Victoria guide you through understanding hormonal health, nourishing your body, and reclaiming your fertility, because your cycle is a vital sign of overall well-being. Dive into root causes of HA, the importance of hormonal balance, and strategies for recovery.Key topics:Victoria’s personal story of overcoming disordered eating and hormone imbalanceWhat is hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) and how it affects fertilityThe spectrum of HA and differentiating it from PCOS and endometriosisRecognizing healthy menstrual cycle markers and troubleshooting irregularitiesThe connection between nervous system health, stress, and hormonal regulationNutritional strategies including adequate carbs, fats, and mineral balance for cycle recoveryThe role of functional lab testing, especially hair tissue mineral analysisImpact of birth control on menstrual health and how to safely come offThe societal perspective on celebrating menstruation and fertility awarenessYour Free Training with Victoria: https://sales.victoriamyers.net/free-trainingConnect with Victoria:Website: https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nourishedfertility/Podcast: https://www.nourishingmindsnutrition.com/podcastFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music:⁠Bensound.com/royalty-free-music⁠License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

In this episode, Kerry explores the true meaning of Karma, its misconceptions, and how understanding it can impact your fertility journey. She emphasizes that fertility struggles are not punishment or bad karma, but part of a complex spiritual process, and offers practical advice on self-forgiveness and agency.What was covered:The real meaning of karma as action, not reward or punishmentKarma's role across multiple lifetimes and reincarnationMisconceptions about karma and fertility strugglesThe importance of self-forgiveness and releasing guiltAgency over actions, not outcomes, in spiritual growthResources:Kaya Midland's Courses on Vedic Scripture - https://yogawithkaya.com/online-programs/2 Month Fertility Yoga Library: https://studio.fertilebodyyoga.com/product/37946Join the Email List: https://fertilebodyyoga.kit.com/f281ada0e8keywords:karma, fertility, self-forgiveness, spiritual growth, yoga, reincarnation, mental health, fertility obstacles, mindset, personal growthFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

In this insightful interview, Ayurveda expert Nidhi Pandya shares her approach to health, fertility, and the importance of inner climate and circadian rhythms. Discover practical tips on balancing your body's natural rhythms, understanding your inner climate, and supporting fertility through creating the perfect inner climate for life. What we talk about:The concept of the inner climate and its role in fertilityHow warm and moist qualities create a fertile environmentThe importance of aligning with circadian rhythms for healthHow modern lifestyles disrupt our natural cyclesPractical tips for detecting your body's imbalance through symptomsThe significance of sleep, digestion, and emotional well-beingHow to start living in harmony with natural rhythms regardless of current imbalancesNavigating jet lag and seasonal changes with Ayurvedic wisdomNon-negotiables for supporting fertility from an Ayurvedic perspectiveThe power of reconnecting with your body's innate knowledgeLinks:Your Body Already Knows by Nidhi PandyaNidhi Pandya WebsiteInstagram - Nidhi Pandyaringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:43 The Accessibility of Ayurveda and Its Science of Life01:55 Fertility as a Part of Overall Vitality and Health02:15 The Concept of Inner Climate in Ayurveda03:06 Physical and Emotional Climate and Their Role in Fertility04:50 Breath, Blood, and Reproductive Fluids as Warm and Moist06:46 The Balance of Doshas and the Center of Warm and Moist09:04 Impact of Modern Lifestyle on Inner Climate09:41 Identifying Imbalances and Living in Balance12:24 Self-awareness and Recognizing Symptoms as Climate Indicators14:26 The Importance of Slowing Down and Mindfulness16:40 Circadian Rhythms and Their Role in Health17:26 The Planetary and Cellular Rhythms of Life18:49 Daily Rhythms and Optimal Timing for Activities20:47 Eating According to Circadian Rhythms and Sun Cycles22:40 The Afternoon Slump and Its Ayurvedic Perspective29:25 The Role of Napping and Rest in Ayurveda31:39 Supporting Fertility with Lifestyle and Mindset Tips35:17 The Power of Mind, Mood, and Connection with Nature39:30 Ayurveda as a Path to Self-Empowerment40:45 Resources and How to Connect with Nidhi Pandya42:32 FFExitNewAudio.mp3Intro and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

Wait...before you move on because you're not a yoga teacher - stick around and listen! This could apply to you if you work in the fertility realm or if you're a student in one of my classes! If you've ever wondered about what's going on in my head while teaching a class - this will give you some insight!Fertility Yoga Teacher Training is livestreamed and recorded, April 17-19th, 2026. 35 CEU hours for YA. $75 off Early Bird until March 20th: EB75 https://fertilebodyyoga.com/fertility-yoga/teacher-training-mentorship/Topics covered:The rise of fertility yoga as a supportive practiceHow cycle-specific sequencing enhances fertilityThe five pillars of fertility yoga: physical, energetic, emotional, spiritual, socialEnergetic balance and chakra work for fertilityHolding space for grief and emotional release in fertility journeysBuilding a sustainable fertility yoga businessFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

In this conversation, clinical psychologist Charlynn Ruan and Kerry discusses the intricate relationship between mental health and fertility. She highlights the psychological challenges faced by individuals on their fertility journey, including shame, self-blame, and the emotional toll of medical procedures. The discussion emphasizes the importance of psychological support, effective communication in relationships, and the need for specialized therapy to navigate the complexities of fertility. Charlene also addresses the societal pressures on women and the need for men to engage in the process, advocating for a more balanced approach to mental health and fertility support.TakeawaysFertility journeys often require psychological support due to emotional challenges.High-functioning women may experience shame and self-blame during fertility struggles.Therapists often lack training in fertility-related psychological issues.Couples should seek therapy together to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of fertility.Support systems are crucial for individuals undergoing fertility treatments.Delayed grief can occur after successful pregnancies due to unprocessed emotions.Communication styles between partners can impact relationship dynamics during fertility challenges.Men often need encouragement to seek therapy and support during the fertility process.Setting clear boundaries and responsibilities can help alleviate stress in relationships.Therapy can provide a safe space to express feelings without judgment.Fertility Yoga Teacher Training: https://fertilebodyyoga.com/fertility-yoga/teacher-training-mentorship/WEBSITE: https://www.mythrivepsychology.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThrivePsychologyGroup IG:  https://www.instagram.com/thrivepsychologygroup/ TIKTOK: Keywordsmental health, fertility, psychological support, therapy, emotional well-being, relationships, infertility, coping strategies, women's health, couples therapyFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In our conversation today, Dr. Shivani Gupta discusses the causes of chronic inflammation and how it shows up and interacts with fertility. We also talk about how to approach and tame inflammation so your fertility can shine through. She emphasizes the importance of aligning with nature's rhythms and understanding one's constitution, or dosha, or elemental design. This episode will open your heart and minds to Ayurveda and how this ancient health system can support your fertility holistically.We talk about her new book, The Inflammation Code. Grab a copy now! www.theinflammationcode.com How to find Dr. Shivani:Instagram: @dr.shivaniguptahttps://instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/Facebook: @theshivaniguptahttps://www.facebook.com/theshivaniguptaYouTube: @dr.shivaniguptahttps://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivaniguptaPinterest: @theshivaniguptahttps://www.pinterest.com/theshivaniguptaAdditional Links:Website: www.shivanigupta.comFusionary Formulas: www.fusionaryformulas.comUSE CODE: FRINGEFERTILITY for 15% off7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge: https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014Anti-Inflammatory E-Cookbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ItNJ1DV3XsOn5MwBbSpeTFH8o3KFu2qk/view?usp=sharingTakeawaysThe reason you're chronically inflamed is because you are defying nature's clock.You are completely ignoring your gut digestive fire.Understanding your constitution is crucial for health.Self-care is essential for managing inflammation.Detoxification plays a key role in health.Ayurvedic lifestyle can help simmer down inflammation.We can calibrate our internal health like a campfire.Chronic inflammation can be managed with lifestyle changes.Living according to your constitution promotes well-being.We have the power to decide when we want to be inflamed.Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In world full of abundant information about fertility, fertility treatments, and all the paths to parenthood - it is extremely beneficial to have a resource to go to that has all the information laid out, the options, and the how to. Dr. Jaimi Knopman's new book does just that. Own Your Fertility: From Egg Freezing to Surrugacy. How to Take Charge of Your Body and Your Future - is an amazing addition to anyone's library.On today's episode, the first of 2026, Dr. Knopman and Kerry talk about her new book and the ins and outs of egg preservation. They also covered how to better educate young women and men about their fertility, male fertility and preservation, and how Western and Eastern medicine can work together to bring you to a healthy pregnancy, birth, baby, and beyond.Jaime M. Knopman, M.D., is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist with years of experience in IVF treatment, IUI treatment, PCOS treatment, gestational surrogacy, and many other areas. She serves as the Director of Fertility Preservation for CCRM Fertility of New York. After graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Knopman received her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she was elected to the AOA honor society.TakeawaysFertility preservation is crucial for women considering their future family plans.Education about fertility should start in middle schools and high schools.Women often underestimate the challenges of getting pregnant later in life.Advocacy is essential for improving access to fertility treatments.Collaboration between Eastern and Western medicine can enhance fertility care.Egg freezing technology has improved significantly over the years.Men also need to be educated about their fertility and options.The emotional journey of fertility can be challenging and requires resilience.Understanding different family structures is important in fertility discussions.It's vital to allow oneself to grieve the losses experienced during fertility struggles.IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drjaimeknopman/?hl=en⁠Book: ⁠Own Your Fertility⁠: From Egg Preservation to Surrogacy. How to Take Charge of Your Body and FutureChapters00:00 Introduction to Fertility Preservation02:49 The Journey of Becoming a Fertility Doctor06:03 The Importance of Educating Women on Fertility08:56 Understanding Fertility Preservation Options11:42 The Role of Advocacy in Fertility Access14:48 The Intersection of Eastern and Western Medicine18:03 The Realities of Egg Freezing20:59 Cultural Perspectives on Fertility23:52 The Male Perspective on Fertility26:39 Navigating the Emotional Journey of Fertility30:03 Conclusion and Book ReleaseKeywordsfertility preservation, egg freezing, women's health, fertility education, reproductive medicine, infertility, advocacy, Eastern medicine, Western medicine, emotional journeyFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Grab your FREE Create Your Fertility Manifestation Bowl eBook here: https://fertilebodyyoga.kit.com/770a4689e2In this episode of Fringe Fertility, Kerry introduces the practice and ritual of a manifestation bowl as a tool for setting intentions for your fertility. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging personal growth and creating a positive ritual to support emotional well-being during fertility journeys. The conversation includes a step-by-step guide on how to create a manifestation bowl, the significance of balance in fertility, and the role of rituals in navigating the complexities of fertility treatments.Takeaways:2025 was a year of significant challenges and unrest.The new year offers a fresh start and an opportunity for change ( and anytime will work for creating your bowl)A manifestation bowl can help focus intentions and desires.It's important to acknowledge personal growth from the past year.Creating a manifestation bowl is a tangible way to connect Balance between masculine and feminine energies is crucial in fertility.Mindful practices can provide grounding during chaotic times.You don't need to buy new items for your manifestation bowl.Choose meaningful times for creating your bowl, like New Year's or full moons.This practice complements medical care, providing emotional support.Your Free eBook: https://fertilebodyyoga.kit.com/770a4689e2Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Chapters00:00 Reflecting on 2025: A Year of Change02:24 Manifestation Bowl: A Tool for Intentions08:33 Creating Your Manifestation Bowl: Step-by-Step Guide14:24 The Importance of Ritual in Fertility Journeys

If you feel like you've been seeing more and more fertility teas out there, you would be right - and so many of them are a one sized fits all - which we know, when it comes fertility, is not particularaly affective. Enter Project Life! In this conversation, Mike Yee, founder of Project Life, discusses how they have taken 40 years of TCM experience with fertility and created tea blends that are specific to you and your imbalances. It's the perfect blend of ancient wisdom and modern tech.He emphasizes the significance of addressing both male and female fertility issues, optimizing egg quality, and the holistic support provided to clients. The discussion also touches on the role of acupuncture in fertility and the challenges faced by individuals dealing with infertility, particularly the stigma surrounding unexplained infertility diagnoses.TakeawaysProject Life combines traditional Chinese medicine with AIPersonalized formulations are crucial for addressing infertility.Infertility is often a male issue, yet it is overlooked.Egg quality is more important than quantity in fertility.Holistic approaches can improve overall fertility health.Acupuncture is a widely recommended support for fertility.The journey to fertility can take time and patience.Unexplained infertility should prompt deeper investigation.Diet and lifestyle are also part of their fertility protocolsHow to find Project Life:Website: www.getprojectlife.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/getprojectlife/Get Your Free Fertility Diet: https://getprojectlife.com/pages/the-fertility-dietfertility, personalized fertility medicine, Chinese medicine, holistic health, infertility support, egg quality, male fertility, acupuncture, herbal formulationsFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VOChapters00:00 Introduction to Project Life and Its Mission02:47 Personalized Fertility Solutions06:07 Understanding Male Fertility08:58 Optimizing Egg Quality and Fertility11:41 The Importance of a Holistic Approach15:00 Navigating the Journey of Infertility17:54 The Role of Acupuncture in Fertility20:45 Conclusion and Resources for Support

In this conversation, Nicole shares her journey from a traditional Western medical background to a holistic approach in the fertility space. She discusses the importance of trauma-informed care, the impact of generational trauma, and the need for a balanced focus on both the emotional and physical aspects of fertility. Through her unique analogy of the foundation, nursery, and house, she sheds light on how we are to best spend our time, energy, and money while navigating fertility. The discussion also highlights the necessity of involving partners in the process (as well as analyzing sperm) and the importance of understanding energy in relation to fertility.TakeawaysNicole's journey into fertility work began after personal trauma.Trauma-informed care is crucial in fertility discussions.Generational trauma can affect fertility and emotional health.A holistic approach considers both emotional and physical health.The foundation, nursery, and house analogy helps frame fertility care.80% of fertility efforts should focus on emotional and foundational health.Energy plays a significant role in fertility and wellness.Involving partners in the fertility journey is essential.Women-centered care prioritizes the individual's holistic experience.Trauma-informed training for fertility practitioners is necessary.Where to find Nicole:https://www.lifehealinglife.com/  Your free guide:  https://www.lifehealinglife.com/online-fertility-educationFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Journey02:46 The Intersection of Trauma and Fertility06:03 Understanding Trauma in Fertility08:54 Generational Trauma and Its Impact11:44 Holistic Approaches to Fertility15:03 The Foundation, Nursery, and House Analogy17:50 Shifting Focus: From Nursery to Foundation21:08 The Role of Energy in Fertility23:54 The Importance of Woman-Centered Care27:07 Integrating Male Perspectives in Fertility29:58 Conclusion and ResourcesKeywordsfertility, trauma, holistic health, acupuncture, TCM, emotional health, generational trauma, trauma-informed care, women-centered care, fertility journeyIntro and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

n this episode of Fringe Fertility, Kerry discusses the often overlooked topics of the emotional toll of negative pregnancy tests, failed embryo transfers, and embryo loss. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging grief in the fertility journey and offers practical advice for self-care and seeking support. The conversation aims to normalize discussions around loss and provide comfort to those navigating similar experiences.SummaryThese losses deserve to be honored and grieved.Negative pregnancy tests are significant losses.Grief can manifest in various emotions, including sadness and relief.It's important to give yourself permission to feel and rest.Gentle self-care practices can help soothe the nervous system.Communicating your needs to your support system is crucial.Writing can be a powerful tool for processing emotions.You are not alone; there are communities and resources available.Therapy can be beneficial for those struggling with grief.Your journey is unique, and it's okay to seek help.Chapters00:00Introduction to Fringe Fertility Podcast00:54Understanding Pregnancy and Embryo Loss03:30The Emotional Impact of Negative Pregnancy Tests07:52Navigating Grief and Self-Care17:22Seeking Support and Community22:30Conclusion and Encouragement for ListenersResources:Holiday Oasis Fertility Yoga Series:⁠ Starts Nov 17th 2025Fertile Body Yoga Virtual Studio Offertings right now: https://studio.fertilebodyyoga.com/shopYoga for Pregnancy Loss: https://studio.fertilebodyyoga.com/product/16686/aboutChakra Balancing for Fertility: https://studio.fertilebodyyoga.com/product/55064/aboutFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VOKeywordsfertility, pregnancy loss, embryo loss, emotional support, grief, self-care, community, mental health, infertility, coping strategies

In this enlightening conversation, Lindsay shares her unique approach to fertility, and how she integrates science with spirituality. She emphasizes the importance of the subconscious mind, energy healing, and the impact of trauma on fertility journeys. The discussion explores how mindset, affirmations, and journaling can aid in overcoming limiting beliefs. Lindsay also delves into the significance of moon cycles in manifestation and on a side path - we talked about using AI in visualizing future children. This episode is a rich resource for anyone navigating the complexities of fertility and self-discovery.TakeawaysFertility journeys often lead to spiritual awakenings.The subconscious mind influences 90% of our thoughts and actions.Healing involves both physical and spiritual practices.Energy and emotions are interconnected in our bodies.Trauma and generational patterns can affect fertility.Mindset plays a crucial role in fertility success.Affirmations must be believed to be effective.Journaling can help uncover subconscious patterns.Moon cycles can enhance manifestation practices.Creating space for a future child is essential for manifestation.Website: fertilefrequencies.com Podcast: https://www.fertilefrequencies.com/FertileFrequenciesRadio  FB: https://www.facebook.com/fertilefrequencies/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fertile_frequencies/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FertileFrequenciesJust starting your TTC (trying to conceive) journey? Download my 7 Steps to Boost Your Fertility eBook & Journal: https://www.fertilefrequencies.com/7-steps-to-boost-fertility-ebookConnect with your Spirit Baby Workshop: November 8th 2025Holiday Oasis Fertility Yoga Series: Starts Nov 17th 2025Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Fertility and Spirituality02:47 The Subconscious Mind and Its Impact on Fertility11:58 Understanding Energy and Spirit in Fertility20:25 The Role of Statistics and Mindset in Fertility Challenges25:04 Navigating Family History and Fertility Fears26:31 Trusting Intuition on the Fertility Journey27:30 The Power of Journaling and Self-Reflection29:26 Affirmations: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly31:18 Creating Space for Healing and Intuition33:40 Manifesting with Moon Cycles37:16 Using AI for Visualization and Manifestation46:22 Connecting with Spirit Babies and EnergyKeywordsfertility, subconscious mind, spiritual awakening, energy healing, trauma, manifestation, affirmations, moon cycles, holistic health, self-discovery

In this episode of the Fringe Fertility Podcast, Dr. Katie shares her personal journey through fertility, discussing the impact of birth control on women's health and the importance of feminine intuition. She emphasizes the need for holistic support in fertility, including womb healing, and explores the connection between emotional wellness and physical health. The conversation highlights practical steps for reconnecting with one's intuition and the significance of nurturing the energetic aspects of health.Takeaways:Feminine intuition is crucial in the fertility journey.Birth control can negatively impact women's intuition.Holistic support, such as acupuncture, can aid fertility.Women often feel dismissed in traditional healthcare settings.Connecting with one's body is essential for emotional and physical health.Womb healing addresses both personal and ancestral traumas.Energy plays a significant role in the mind-body connection.Intentional self-care practices are necessary for healing.Understanding the womb as a portal can empower women.The journey to motherhood involves surrendering control. Your Free Gift from Dr. Katie:Get Pregnant Now Masterclass https://www.yourempoweredfertility.com/webinar-registrationWebsite: www.happynourishedmotherhood.com IInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_wellness_pharmacist/ Feminine Formula Etsy Shop: https://feminineformula.etsy.com get 10% off with code PODCAST10Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Feminine Intuition and Fertility04:23 Dr. Katie's Fertility Journey07:05 The Impact of Birth Control on Women's Health10:23 The Importance of Holistic Support in Fertility13:17 Understanding Feminine Intuition15:57 The Role of Control in Fertility19:21 Connecting with Your Intuition22:09 Womb Healing Explained25:00 The Energetics of Womb Healing28:15 Practical Steps for Womb Healing31:07 Conclusion and Resources52:05 FFExitNewAudio.mp3keywords: feminine intuition, fertility, womb healing, holistic health, birth control, maternal health, women's empowerment, acupuncture, emotional wellness, self-care

In this episode of the Fringe Fertility Podcast, Kerry Hinds  and guest Jillian discuss the intricate relationship between food, emotional well-being, and fertility. They explore how stress impacts eating habits, the importance of mindful eating, and practical strategies to create a calm eating environment. Jillian shares insights on distinguishing between physical and emotional hunger, emphasizing the need for awareness and self-compassion in the journey toward fertility. You're invited to Jillian's upcoming masterclass series, 'Beyond the Bump,' which aims to provide holistic support for those navigating fertility and pregnancy. Sept 29th - Oct 3, 2025!Grab your free spot now! https://www.jillianhealthandwellness.com/beyondthebump?utm_source=kh1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=btb1 Takeaways from the episodeJillian helps women prepare for motherhood by optimizing their relationship with food.Emotional eating often stems from childhood experiences and stress.Stress can significantly impact digestion and nutrient absorption.Mindful eating involves being aware of how and when we eat, not just what we eat.Creating a calm environment before meals can enhance digestion and hormone balance.Breathing exercises can activate the parasympathetic nervous system before eating.Slowing down during meals helps with digestion and recognizing fullness cues.Physical hunger is different from emotional hunger, which seeks comfort and pleasure.Celebrating small wins in the fertility journey is crucial for motivation.How to find Jillian:website: www.jillianhealthandwellness.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jillianbeckrogers_healthGrab your free spot for the upcoming masterclass series Beyond the Bump: https://www.jillianhealthandwellness.com/beyondthebump Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Reach out to Kerry: [email protected]:00 Introduction to Fertility and Food03:04 Understanding Emotional Eating and Its Roots05:59 The Impact of Stress on Eating Habits08:56 Creating Calm Around Eating12:04 Techniques to Activate the Parasympathetic Nervous System14:55 Practical Tips for Mindful Eating19:22 The Impact of Eating Habits on Health23:56 Embracing Imperfection in Wellness26:02 Understanding Physical vs. Emotional Hunger32:09 Building Awareness for Better Eating Habits33:01 Introducing Beyond the Bump: A Holistic Approach to Fertilitykeywords:fertility, emotional eating, mindful eating, stress management, health coaching, nutrition, wellness, pregnancy, food relationship, holistic health

In this episode of the Fringe Fertility Podcast, Dr. Kela Smith shares her personal journey through infertility and her passion for holistic and integrative fertility practices. She discusses the importance of understanding the root causes of infertility, the role of nutrition and lifestyle changes, and the significance of a holistic approach to health. Dr. Kela introduces her Hormone Puzzle Protocol, which emphasizes proper nutrition, stress management, and the use of supplements. She also shares success stories from her practice and offers encouragement to those on their fertility journey.What we cover:Dr. Kayla's personal infertility journey led her to holistic health.IVF is often the first recommendation, but it's not the only option.Holistic health considers the whole person, not just symptoms.Nutrition is foundational for fertility and overall health.Sleep and hydration are crucial for reproductive health.Stress management techniques can improve fertility outcomes.The Hormone Puzzle Protocol focuses on daily health practices.Supplements should complement a healthy diet, not replace it.Real-life success stories highlight the effectiveness of holistic approaches.Belief in one's ability to conceive is powerful and essential.https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/kela_healthcoach IG: https://www.instagram.com/hormonepuzzlemethodGet your free sample of Dr. Kela's new Fertility Cookbook:https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/egg-health-guide/Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Reach out to Kerry: [email protected] and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VOKeywords: fertility, holistic health, nutrition, lifestyle changes, hormone health, IVF, infertility, wellness, supplements, stress management

In this episode of Fringe Fertility, host Kerry Hinds speaks  with Caitlin Morris, an 'overcoming overwhelm coach'. They talk about navigating the challenges of fertility and the importance of embracing change over harboring resentment. They discuss the nature of overwhelm, the stages of change, and the significance of support and connection in the fertility journey. Caitlin emphasizes the need for self-care, rest, and finding joy amidst the struggles, while also providing insights into her coaching paradigm that encourages gradual and sustainable change.TakeawaysCaitlin identifies as an 'overcoming overwhelm coach' due to her personal experiences.Life is inherently challenging, and it's important to normalize feelings of overwhelm.Overwhelm can be seen as chronic stress, making it difficult to see solutions.Change is often necessary in the fertility journey, but it can be overwhelming without proper guidance.Caitlin's coaching paradigm emphasizes starting slow and focusing on one change at a time.Rest is a crucial part of the change process, allowing for reflection and clarity.Connection and support from others can significantly enhance the success of personal changes.It's important to celebrate small victories and acknowledge progress in the journey.Awareness of one's habits is the first step towards meaningful change.Caitlin reminds listeners that they are whole and resourceful, even in times of struggle.How to find Caitlin and get your free gift!Website: https://coachingwithcaitlin.comFreebie: https://coachingwithcaitlin.com/rerooted IG: @_withcaitlinKeywordsfertility, overwhelm, change, coaching, support, mental load, joy, self-care, empowerment, personal growthFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Reach out to Kerry: [email protected] and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

I think you’ll love Dr. Jessica Vernon and all that she has to say because she not only works in the fertility space, but she herself has had her own journey with IVF, while supporting pregnant and birthing bodies.  For over 15 years, Dr. Vernon has provided compassionate and culturally humble care to thousands of patients across diverse clinical in New York City. As both an OB/GYN and an advocate for perinatal mental health, she has been firsthand the need for a resources that places dqual emphasis on the well-being of the the birth parent.Episode Highlights:Jessica's journey through fertility and IVF has shaped her practice.Postpartum mood disorders are common and often unrecognized.Preconception visits can help identify potential fertility issues early.Self-care is crucial for both mental and physical health during fertility treatments.Community support is vital for those experiencing infertility.It's important to ask patients about their fertility journey.Many women feel shame about their struggles with fertility and postpartum.The pressure to be perfect can hinder the fertility journey.Education about fertility and mental health is essential for providers.Jessica's book aims to provide honest insights into the transition to parenthood.Resources:Then Came Baby: An Honest Conversation about Birth, Postpartum, and the Transition to Parenthood.Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VOkeywords: fertility, IVF, mental health, preconception, postpartum, perinatal mood disorders, self-care, compassion, women's health, reproductive health

In this conversation, Mandy Patterson shares her personal journey into her work in the fertility world, detailing her experiences with pregnancy complications and the impact of genetics on fertility. The discussion also covers the role of environmental toxins, the big sham of the BMI, and the significance of gut health in fertility. Mandy advocates for informed decision-making regarding fertility treatments and the benefits of genetic testing, ultimately empowering individuals to take charge of their health and well-being.Mandy Patterson, my guest today, is a naturopathic doctor, functional medicine practitioner, certified holistic health coach, fertility specialist, and mom of six. She shows women that they can have lasting, vibrant health. TakeawaysMandy's journey into fertility began with her own pregnancy complications.Genetics play a crucial role in fertility and health outcomes.SNPs (single nucleotide polymorphisms) can influence disease risk and health.Holistic approaches, including Ayurveda, can support fertility.Nutrition and lifestyle choices significantly impact reproductive health.Environmental toxins can affect fertility and overall health.IVF and other treatments should be approached with caution and awareness.Genetic testing can provide valuable insights into individual health.Gut health is essential for overall well-being and fertility.Empowerment through knowledge is key to navigating health challenges.Free From Mandy: https://mandypatterson.com/optimize-your-fertility-and-hormones/How to find Mandy:www.mandypatterson.comFacebook - Dr Mandy Patterson -https://www.facebook.com/mandypattersonND/; Instagram - drmandypatterson, IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmandypatterson/;Host of Gutsy Fertility podcast -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gutsy-fertility-podcast/id1721817531Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

In this episode, Kerry discusses the impact of toxins, particularly PFAS, on fertility and reproductive health. She explores the concerns surrounding yoga pants and other clothing items, emphasizing the importance of being discerning about the information we're taking in as well as what we choose to wear. The conversation highlights some research findings on the presence of chemicals in clothing and encourages listeners to transition to natural fibers and slow fashion when they are ready to replace items in their wardrobe. Kerry advocates for mindful consumption and making informed choices to support overall health and well-being.TakeawaysEverything we wear can impact our health.PFAS are linked to reproductive issues.Research shows that many yoga pants are safe.Washing new clothes can reduce chemical exposure.Natural fibers are better for health and the environment.Slow fashion promotes sustainability and quality.Mindful consumption can alleviate stress about toxins.Our bodies are capable of detoxifying naturally.Choosing clothing from a place of love is essential.Investing in quality clothing is a long-term benefit.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Fertility and Environmental Concerns02:54 The Impact of PFAS on Fertility05:55 Research Findings on Yoga Pants and Chemicals09:08 Navigating Clothing Choices for Reproductive Health11:58 Transitioning to Natural Fibers and Slow Fashion14:52 The Importance of Mindful Consumption18:12 Conclusion and Call to ActionLinksEPA FindingsPFAS & Fertility ResearchThe Cut ArticleMamavation ArticleRelated Fringe Fertility Podcasts:Is fragrance messing with your hormones? (1.18)Your Yoga Mat and Your Hormones (Episode 2.20)Original Blogpost:https://fertilebodyyoga.com/blog/yoga-pants-pfas-and-your-fertility-is-there-a-cause-for-concern-when-youre-ttc/fertility, PFAS, yoga pants, environmental toxins, reproductive health, natural fibers, slow fashion, mindful consumption, health awareness, chemical exposureFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

In this episode Anne-Claire shares her unique journey of spirituality and fertility, discussing how her dreams, intuition, and faith guided her to move across the country, connect with her partner, and ultimately have her child.Anne-Claire Le Bihan is a Spirit Baby Medium & Spiritual Fertility Guide. She has helped hundreds of women worldwide connect with their Spirit Babies and navigate their journey to motherhood. Through intuitive guidance and her program -  Bring Your Spirit Baby Home - she empowers women to trust their inner wisdom and open themselves to the energetic path of conception and birth.Together in this episode, we explore the concept of spirituality, spirit babies, trust, energy to name a few and how these practices can aid and support fertility. Anne-Claire emphasizes the need for emotional healing and the role of spirituality in understanding the journey to parenthood.Takeaways:Dreams can provide guidanceSpirituality plays a crucial role in fertility.Creating emotional space is essential for conception.Women often carry subconscious blocks to fertility.Connecting with spirit babies can provide guidance.Shifting from doing to being is vital for healing.Feminine energy is important in the fertility journey.Understanding spirituality can enrich the fertility experience.Healing from loss can lead to new beginnings.Community support is powerful in the fertility journey.Website: https://www.anneclairelebihan.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneclairelebihanFree Spirit Baby Meditation: https://www.anneclairelebihan.com/spirit-baby-meditationChapters:00:00 Introduction to Spirituality and Fertility05:22 The Journey to Vancouver and Finding Love10:35 Dreams as a Guide to Life Decisions17:20 Exploring Spiritual and Energetic Realms22:42 Understanding Spirituality and Its Impact28:50 Connecting with Spirit Babies32:12 Bridging the Gap: From Communication to ConceptionKeywords: spirituality, fertility, spirit babies, dreams, energetic healing, unexplained infertility, feminine energy, personal journey, emotional healing, holistic approachFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music:Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

In this episode Dr. Savannah Jones, a queer centered chiropractor and fertility coach in Denver, discusses how chiropractic care can support your fertility. She explains chiropractic practices in a way that they have never been explained it to me before - and let’s just say I’ve been to the chiro 3 times since this episode!  It’s all about the nervous system and creating allowing the information to flow to where it needs to go. Savannah shares her journey in the chiropractic field, a brief history of the chiropractic field (which was fascinating), and the importance of inclusivity in healthcare, especially for queer individuals seeking fertility services. This conversation delves into the complexities of fertility options for queer couples as she has dedicated her practice to providing informed and supportive care for the queer community building their families and beyond, But also for anyone wanting to explore at home IUI which she describes as more cozy and less medicalized. We also talk about known sperm donors and why this might an avenue to explore so that you know what kind of sperm you’re really getting! Free discovery call with Savannah: https://jadewellnessdenver.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/jadewellness.denverWebsite: https://jadewellnessdenver.com/ Keywords: chiropractic, fertility, nervous system, holistic health, queer health, wellness, chiropractic care, fertility coaching, doula, women's health, LGBTQ, fertility, queer couples, IUI, IVF, known donors, pregnancy preparation, healthcare conversations, support, empowermentFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

In this episode I speak with Ashley Rocha, herbalist and founder of Ladywell, a hormonal health supplement brand that gives women the tools to care for their hormones and well-being. Ladywell was created to make hormonal health solutions easily accessible to women and close the knowledge gap around hormonal health. With a culture hyper focused on quick symptom relief, Ladywell aims to treat the root cause and reestablish what it feels like to have a “normal cycle”.Ashley also shares her personal journey with hormonal imbalances, including her struggles with PMDD. The conversation delves into the stigmas surrounding hormonal health, the importance of tracking menstrual cycles, and practical advice on seed cycling and supplements to support hormonal balance. Ashley reminds us to take proactive steps in managing our hormonal health, especially when planning for pregnancy.She has all offered to the listeners a generous 20% off of any supplements use the code: Fringe20TakeawaysHormonal health is crucial for fertility and overall well-being.PMDD is often underdiagnosed and can severely impact women's lives.Birth control can mask underlying hormonal issues that may affect fertility later.Tracking menstrual cycles helps women understand their hormonal fluctuations.Seed cycling can support hormonal balance during different phases of the menstrual cycle.The supplement industry lacks regulation, making it essential to choose quality products.Gut health plays a significant role in hormonal balance and overall health.Stress management is vital for maintaining hormonal health.Men's health is equally important in the fertility equation.Proactive hormonal health management can lead to better fertility outcomes.Where to find Ashley:https://www.getladywell.com  https://www.instagram.com/getladywell/  https://www.tiktok.com/@getladywell  https://www.facebook.com/getladywell/Keywordshormones, fertility, PMDD, birth control, women's health, menstrual cycle, seed cycling, supplements, gut health, hormonal balanceFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

In this conversation, Iris shares her personal fertility journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs of becoming a parent later in life. She emphasizes the importance of community support, navigating relationships during infertility, and the health and lifestyle changes that can impact fertility. The discussion also touches on the emotional aspects of parenting through perimenopause and the significance of setting boundaries with friends and family. Iris encourages listeners to seek support and find their community as they navigate their own fertility journeys.Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.https://iwaichlerwpengine.com/https://x.com/IrisWaichlerhttps://www.facebook.com/iriswaichler/

Food, eating, and nutrition are a huge topic of conversation when it comes to fertility. As it should be! But like most things in the fertility world - we are not meant to try and figure everything out ourselves. You are already overwhelmed with the journey itself, so finding support is so important - no one expects you to also be a nutritionist or dietician! People go to school for this and study for years. So finding practitioners who specialize in fertility becomes very important. And nutrition is a great place to begin. One other thing that I also think is important is that we are able to not feel stressed around food. Something that is so hard when we’re trying to eat healthy for our fertility. Today I talk with Becca Romero the founder of Sprout Fertility, an online fertility nutrition clinic. Becca is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and a Certified Nutrition Specialist. With a specialized focus on addressing infertility, she offers personalized dietary and lifestyle solutions for women hoping to conceive. Becca is passionate about helping her clients understand how a healthy diet and lifestyle can enhance fertility in addition to empowering women with knowledge on their menstrual cycle for conception. She is driven by the philosophy that optimal preconception nutrition and lifestyle can shape the well-being of generations to come.This is what we covered in the episode:Understanding fertility nutritionThe importance of individualization of diet for fertilityCommon diet related issues affecting fertilityBlood Sugar and infertilityUnexplained infertility and dietThe importance of a holistic care teamGetting your partner on board and how the change in sperm count reflects an overall trend in male reproductive healthGet a free consultation with Becca: https://my.practicebetter.io/#/622be4c0df28dd39964f940c/bookings?s=622c04e2df28dd3996500bb9&step=dateHow to find Becca:www.sproutfertility.coIG: @sproutfertility Podcast: Fertility Stories Podcast on Apple and Spotify Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The conversation you’re about to hear is a really special one. If you've ever felt a little lost when trying to make heads or tails of all the holistic and traditional practices that are supportive to fertility, then I think you will find this conversation illuminating. Today I speak with Michelle Oravitz. Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and perspective to the fertility conversation, especially around holistic support and tradition systems of health and balance. And I love her ethos, which greatly aligns with mine and what Fringe Fertility is ALL about. Support outside of the doctor's office.Michelle Oravitz is an acupuncturist, specializing in Fertility Health. She found her love in Chinese medicine after it helped her through her own menstrual cycle challenges.Michelle has been on a mission to help women get pregnant (naturally and IVF preparation) through her one on one work at her acupuncture clinic as well as online. She recently authored a new book, The Way of Fertility, which dives deep into the energetics of fertility through the lens of ancient wisdom. Michelle believes that our bodies are hardwired to procreate and by connecting to our inherent wisdom, we can awaken our natural reproductive vitality.Here's what we talked about:From Architecture, to Ayurveda, to Acupuncture - Michelle’s personal storyThe role of Acupuncture in FertilityIntegrating hypnosis and acupunctureThe Way of Fertility - book insightsI think you will enjoy this episode as much as I loved sitting down with Michelle and talking about all the things we both love!On Fertile Ground: All Inclusive Fertility Retreat, April 24-27 2025 - Hillsborough New Hampshire @ Bethel FarmFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Here's where to find Michelle and all her offerings:Websites:www.michelleoravitz.comwww.thewholesomelotus.comSocial Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWholesomeFertilityChannelIntro and Exit Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

Often our first stop on the fertility train is western medicine and the IVF clinic. When getting pregnant takes longer than we thought, or we know of a certain condition that will make pregnancy a little more difficult - we are looking for answers. I believe that support in the clinic and outside of the clinic with mind/body practices can be extremely complimentary.So  then, what do reproductive endocrinologists think about more holistic methods of support for the fertility journey. Well - you’re going to find out in this episode!I speak with the amazing Dr. Alison Zimon of CCRM New England. We get her professional opinion of mind/body practices and why she encourages her patients to find support outside of her doctor’s office.Dr. Alison Zimon is the Co-Founder and Co-Medical Director of CCRM Boston. She is Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and in Obstetrics and Gynecology.In addition to her role at CCRM Boston, Dr. Zimon is a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School and is a Staff Physician in OB/GYN at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Newton Wellesley Hospital.She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Zimon completed her residency for Obstetrics and Gynecology and fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She has many years of experience in IVF treatment, IUI treatment, PCOS treatment, gestational surrogacy, among other areas.What we covered:The importance of holistic support in fertilityPAtient experiences and emotional preparednessRecommended Mind Body PracticesNavigating the noise of fertility treatmentOptimizing the fertility journeyDr. Zimon’s advice for new patientsIf you live the Boston area and looking for a fertility doctor, clinic, or 2nd opinion - go and see Dr. Zimon.www.ccrmivf.comIG @ccrmfertilityFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

Ayurveda is a practice, tradition, and discipline that is often shrouded in mystery. I think this episode will shed some light on what Ayurveda is and how it can be helpful for your fertility.I talk with my friend Bethany who has a story to tell!Bethany Gadbois has been on a self-healing journey since 2016. Enduring hardships and overcoming the impossible have brought her to where she is today. Being no stranger to loss since a young age, the fertility journey was loss in a different way. Following her heart by resigning corporate America in 2021, allowed more space in her life for the things that were meant to be to fall into place. She had her 2nd baby boy in 2022, opened a unique yoga studio in 2023, and just had her surprise 3rd baby boy. She owns Historic Yoga in Sturbridge Massachusetts.This conversation is centered around Ayurveda and how it supported her in having her second and third children. Here’s what we covered:What is Ayurveda?Bethany’s Fertility StoryAyurveda’s impact on fertilityAyurveda for Postpartum and pregnancy how How the story unfolds on it’s own course and finding trustIf you get inspired by this podcast to explore Ayurveda - I’m here for you and here for it!The upcoming retreat in New Hampshire end of April 2025, will have Ayurveda woven throughout the weekend. In a subtle way - in that it will be integrated into everything that I will be offering. And then for those who get the VIP pass which has 1:1 time with Justine, the spirit baby medium, a womb massage with Phoebe, and also a Ayurvedic consult with me. On Fertile Ground Retreat: April 24 - 27th 2025 in Hillsborough NH.Find Bethany!Historic Yoga in Sturbridge, MAIG - Historic YogaFB - Historic YogaFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Intro and Exit Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

What a treat this episode is as you get an insider peak of how and why the On Fertile Ground Fertility Retreat was created!I have my co-creators on for this episode. Justine Cohen, Spirit Baby Medium, and Phoebe Lyman, Mercier Therapist and Conscious Conception Coach. We break down the retreat for you and how we are coming together with the collective goal of embracing fertility in all it's forms: earthen, cellular, and ethereal.Workshop Details:On Fertile Ground: An all-inclusive fertility retreat for your path to pregnancy is Thursday - Sunday, April 24th - 27th, 2025.We will be gathering on the lush grounds of Bethel Farm in Hillsborough, NH.A bed in the bright and light loft is only $888 and that includes all your food, daily fertility yoga and meditation, workshops on self fertility massage and connecting with your spirit babies, as well as the run of the farm including wood powered sauna and miles of walking trails.Room prices go up on 3/10/25.On Fertile Ground RetreatJustine CohenPhoebe LymanFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This conversation is so valuable. It provides a blueprint to gently guide you through your fertility experiences and where your are vibrating at full force and where you could raise that vibration. It truly is a beautifully soft way to approach the whole mind, body, and spirit in the fertility journey. Lisa Erickson is an energy worker and meditation teacher specializing in women's energetics, manifesting, and sexual trauma healing. She is the author of Chakra Empowerment for Women and The Art and Science of Meditation both published by Llewellyn Worldwide. Lisa is certified in mindfulness meditation instruction and trauma sensitivity, and has trained in a variety of energy healing and somatic modalities. She is a certified facilitator in Feeding Your Demons created by Lama Tsultrim Allione and a member of The Breathe Network, a non-profit dedicated to supporting holistic healing and healers for sexual trauma survivors.  I learned a lot in this episode - and you will too. Here is what we covered: what is energy work? How to talk about energy work and chakras without people thinking it's too woo woo for them Why someone who is navigating fertility would want to eslpre energy and chakra work What are chakras? Each of the 7 chakras and how they relate to the fertility journey: root, sacral, navel, heart, 3rd eye, and crown Vibrational manifesting - a top down approach. www.EnlightenedEnergetics.com, www.facebook.com/chakraempowerment, www.instagram.com/chakraempowerment Book: Chakra Empowerment for Women Book: The Art and Science of Meditation Join the Fertile Body Yoga Email List⁠ Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro and Exit Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

As someone who has supported thousands of people going through IVF, a common conversation that I have is about injections. From not knowing how to do them, if they were measuring the right dosage, or why progesterone in oil hurts so much. My guest today takes the guess work out of injections in a variety of ways! Leyla Bilali is the Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer at Dandi. Leyla’s unique perspective as both a fertility expert and IVF patient provide her great insight into the type of care that fertility patients so desperately need. With more than a decade of nursing experience, Leyla started her career as a pediatric nurse before pivoting to the field of reproductive endocrinology. She honed her skills at one of NYC’s top fertility clinics, where she helped thousands of patients. Leyla quickly realized her calling as “The Fertility Fairy Godmother,” and founded her own fertility consulting service, Fertility Together, to provide patients personalized, compassionate care throughout their IVF journey, supporting patients in all the critical moments outside of the clinic. Here is what we covered: Leyla’s journey from fertility nurse to fertility patient The importance of fertility nurses during IVF The gaps in IVF care All about injections and what patients need to feel confident with administering them Progesterone In Oil shots and why the hurt so damn much The IVF Care Kit at Dandi Fertility How Layla got the name The Fertility Fairy Godmother I learned so much in the episode and I think you will too! Resources: www.dandifertility.com IG: @dandifertility New Hampshire Retreat Join the Fertile Body Yoga Email List⁠ Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro and Exit Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

Welcome to Season 3! Starting off 2025 with one of my newer frameworks of fertility. Minimalist Fertility takes the concepts of minimalism and applies them to fertility. Why embrace a minimalist fertility perspective? With the noise of fertility, fertility treatments, and fertility boosting practices, we are overwhelmed with information, but underwhelmed with direction. Which is the best choice, what action should I take, what works best for me, my body, my life? Minimalist Fertility turns down the noise and turns up living your life to it's fullest while trying to conceive! What are the core values that you want to take with you on your fertility journey? Remember your value and make your decision based on how to maintain this the best - consciously and purposefully. Declutter your possessions, thoughts, Reduce commitments Emphasize experience over possessions These are the types of conversations that we have in the 40 Days to Fertile Freedom Program - Next Program starts Jan 22nd, 2025 - Early bird ends Jan 10th! CODE: EARLY2025 for $75 off. 40 Days to Fertile Freedom Program Join the Fertile Body Yoga Email List Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro and Exit Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

I love a good meditation - and this is one of my favorites - it's not necessarily a fertility meditation, but it is a good one for those who are trying to conceive. During the holidays - its important that we take care of ourselves, give our bodies the opportunity to rest, and our minds a moment to pause. This meditation leads through making a protective layer around yourself that you can use before heading in the parties and family gatherings. Sometimes the way we walk into a situation will determine our experiences as positive or negative. IF you go in thinking it's going to be a horrible evening, chances are, it will be. If you're looking for some more great ideas and practices for the holidays - here is a link to an earlier podcast episode - Navigating the Holidays that I did with Elena Clamen, LMHC and Expressive Art Therapist! And that's a wrap for 2024 and Season 2 of the Fringe Fertility Podcast. See you in the new year. Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro and Exit Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

We hear a lot about nervous system regulation and managing stress when we are TTC and navigating our fertility journey. And although we seem to be very familiar with these concepts - understanding them and practicing them is definitely nuanced and not so straightforward.  So today you are going to get an amazing explanation of the nervous system and what trauma ACTUALLY is and how it shows up in your body and why we should be aware that we all have trauma. And the fertility journey can add to this. When we think about the fertility journey, so much happens that is considered - well  traumatic. Sometimes trauma with a capital T and sometimes years of relatively minor experiences that can accumulate trauma and sneak in without you even know it.   I’m so glad I have my guest to navigate this with you. Today my guest is the most fabulous Jessica Carlin. She is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner ™, movement educator and Registered Massage Therapist. With over 20 years of experience, her practice is coherence based and client centered, combining evidence with intuition. Jessica works with layers of embodied anatomy, discovering the stuck patterns in tissues and systems of the body and supporting the renegotiation of these patterns to help find physiological coherence, health and nervous system resilience.  Ever curious about nature, movement and healing, Jessica  also has a deep love of nature, dance and adventuring with her dog. Here is what we talk about during this episode: Understanding trauma The weight of the word ‘trauma’ Somatic Approaches to trauma renegotiation The misconceptions of nervous system regulation Co-regulation and group dynamics in fertility Listening to the body in healing Understanding self-protective responses The impact of trauma on the nervous system Navigating hyper and hypo vigilance in fertility Finding balance and flexibility in the nervous system I hope you find this conversation to be enlightening and motivating to start look at reconciling some of the trauma that your body is holding and can release in a gentle and effective manner. Connect with Jess: jessicacarlinrmt.com https://www.instagram.com/trauma.aware.healthcare/ https://www.somaticalchemylearning.com Find a somatic experiencing practitioner: https://directory.traumahealing.org/ Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro and Exit Music by: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

During the fertility journey there are a lot things that happen that would definitely fall into the shitty category. And often we are left with our own devices to figure out how to deal with them, move through them, and heal. This episode I resurrect an old blog post that I originally wrote about fertility and overcoming some of the challenges we meet with yoga, and then when I published it, it was right after Roe V Wade was overturned. And now after an election that puts the reproductive and rights and freedom in jeopardy for so many people, I thought it about time I spoke about this. From the yogic lens we ask these questions: 1. What am I consuming? 2. Am I using discernment? 3. Which direction is my energy flowing? 4. Am I in the flow of nature? I also dive a little bit into the physical body how we can use movement to help process mental and emotional energy. FREEBIE: 5 Day Fertility Refresh: Resources: Original Blog Post - When Shitty Things Happen Podcast about advocacy with Lauren Hart Clancy Podcast on Ayurveda, Your Dosha & Fertility Soundcloud Free Meditations Check out what⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are available at this time! Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro and Exit Music by: Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

I have always wanted to do a podcast episode that would bring to you the male perspective of infertility - and finally, I have that episode for you. It was honestly quite hard to find a man who was willing to openly speak about their experiences. My guest today, Andy Lamb, is amazing, not just because he is so open to talk about his experiences, but he also provides support to other men who are dealing with fertility issues. Yes - a fertility support group for men. I’ll put the link in the show notes of course if you’d like to send someone his way! Andy Lamb is a 45 years old male and long-time resident of Easton, MA with his wife Kelly and his 3 girls that he adopted through foster care.  His fertility journey started in 2009 when he was diagnosed with azoospermia, zero sperm, which was followed up with 2 surgeries that were unsuccessful.  Together, they got through the toughest part of dealing with the emotional toll and now we have a wonderful, multicultural family. Andy and Kelly founded a non-profit called Raising Multicultural Kids that brings a diverse curriculum into classrooms K-12 as well as trainings for teachers and community events.  Andy is a Senior Director of Sales and Partnerships for MaxCyte, a Cell and Gene Therapy Engineering Platform company. I hope you love this episode and that it brings insight into some of the things your male partners might be going through and not expressing. We covered many burning questions in this episode: Andy shares his fertility experiences of being diagnosed with azoospermia (zero sperm) The emotional toll of infertility Adoption as a path forward Navigating multicultural parenting Support systems and groups for men dealing with infertility Masculine and feminine energy in fertility Navigating emotional challenges Setting boundaries for mental wellbeing Men’s perspective of infertility Supporting your partner through infertility Men's group link: Support Groups - AllPaths Family Building Raising Multi Cultural Kids: https://raisingmulticulturalkids.com/ Check out what⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are available at this time! Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro and Exit Music by: Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

Have you ever been curious about how energy affects your fertility - or what we would call - Energetic Fertility? In that the vibrations that we're putting out in the world attract back the same vibration? The following conversation I had is all about that energy. And we talk deeply about perfectionism and people pleasing and how these affect fertility. We dig a little deeper into understanding where these tendencies come from and how powerful it can be to LET GO and release this mindset so we can do some deep healing. My guest today is Cara Lennan, a fertility energetics coach and mother of 2 boys. She was told she would never conceive with her own eggs and through energy work, nervous system reprogramming and feminine embodiment she conceived against all odds, at 35 and 37. Cara is now a fertility coach and supports women in optimizing their fertility by uncovering, dissolving and healing the blocks that stand between them and their baby. We dove into a lot of juicy topics on this one: Cara’s fertility story from being told donor eggs were her only option, to conceiving without intervention The importance of energy in fertility Going inward and connecting with the body The role of perfectionism Healing and Nervous System Regulation Fertility empowerment: Inner work and resources I loved the conversation Cara and I had because these are topics that people do not talk about when it comes to fertility - and we should be!  www.caralennan.com  IG: @beingfertile_withcara   Find out more about Cara's signature online program, Fertile Frequency: https://www.caralennan.com/fertile-frequency/ Free "Heal the Hustle" Masterclass: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/148319/122714652917368198/share    Check out what ⁠⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga programs⁠⁠⁠⁠ are available at this time! Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro and Exit Music by: Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

Whether you're at the beginning of your fertility journey or deep into it, it's important to understand that what you're doing today for your fertility will impact your pregnancy and post partum period. And the post partum period can be quite different for those of us that have gone through fertility obstacles and pregnancy loss. So this is a MUST listen to now - because I truly believe that you will be holding your baby in your arms soon. My guest on the podcast today is Ann Cleary. She is an acupuncturist and herbalist working in North East LA. She specializes in endocrine health throughout a person's lifetime, including fertility, obstetrics, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause. She also treats children. Ann is passionate about sharing the gifts of Traditional East Asian medicine and all the ways it can support a person where conventional medicine might not have an answer. Here’s what we talked about: The importance of post partum care and why what you’re doing now in the fertility journey will benefit you then Individualized care Understanding sperm health and its impact on fertility The role of supplements and herbal remedies Navigating pregnancy and maintaining health Post partum challenges and mental health The need for community support The importance of finding balance and taking care of your whole self. https://www.annclearyacupuncture.com https://www.instagram.com/anncleary.lac/ Check out what ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga programs⁠⁠⁠ are available at this time! Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro and Exit Music by: Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

Navigating fertility struggles can feel like you are so alone. And we begin to feel isolated as we decline offers to baby showers and gatherings to avoid having to see happy babies and pregnant bellies. Finding the right community or support network while you're trying to conceive is so so important. So you can say all the things you're thinking and people will UNDERSTAND not judge. Today I spoke with Kate Leblanc, the Executive Director of AllPaths Family Building - formerly Resolve New England. We talked about so much in the episode but really the most important conclusion we came to - was FIND YOUR PEOPLE! And - Kate gives us some good news with advocacy and new bills that are being passed to protect reproductive freedoms and access to fertility care. Free Online Peer Support Groups: https://allpathsfb.org/support/ Check out what ⁠fertility yoga programs⁠ are available at this time! Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Intro and Exit Music by: Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-music License code: 1PVEU5CEGGJM30VO

Flying solo again on this one! I love to talk about topics like this - it's my jam I'll describe the the difference between the 3 and why they are important to Fertility. Intrigued? Join the 40 days to Fertile Freedom program where you get support to do all of it! 40 Days to Fertile Freedom

We tend to overcomplicate everything as humans - and fertility is not an exception. Even though conception and pregnancy and birth is an intricate dance, the ways that we can support these processes are not complicated. We break down the process into tiny little boxes, and then try and control as much as can - forgetting that the functioning of a healthy and fertile body is not in the minutia - it's in the macro. The big things that we can control. In this episode we cover: How fire can transform or destroy How and why we overcomplicate fertility 5 simple and inexpensive things you can do now this is for everyone, for IVF or not Why starting new habits and ditching old habits is so hard 40 Days to Fertile Freedom Program for supported change Podcast: Patriarchy, People pleasing, and perfectionism Blog: Patriarchy, People Pleasing, and Perfectionism Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Let's dive into Frozen Embryo Transfers and Yoga - because this is a topic that comes up a lot with my students. With all the effort, time, money, energy, and love you have put in to getting to this point in your journey - it is only natural that you would like to do everything possible to make it a success. Yoga can be an amazing support for this time - mentally/emotionally and also physically. We break down the FET into 3 stages, the pre transplant, transplant, and the 2 week wait. The FET transfer program is available here if you want some extra support from me! Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Hearing about other women's stories can be inspirational and also a source of solace - know that you are not alone. And if you've been TTC for awhile and have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility - you are going to soooo relate to this episode. One of my former students - Tracy - was so brave to come on the show and share her story with me. Here's what is in the show: Being diagnosed with unexplained infertility Learning to advocate for yourself Discovering her endometriosis What endo coaching is and who she she worked with Taking time for healing Taking time to grieve the people you may lose along the way instead of pushing through Spirit Babies and how they are looking for a place in your lives but need the space to come through How IVF #6 resulted in her beautiful baby girl Tracy's words of wisdom and encouragement for others on the journey. Tracy's story is her own, yet I hear similar variations on the theme of unexplained infertility leading to an endometriosis diagnosis. Listeners - if you have painful periods, have unexplained infertility, and IVF is just not working as it should - advocate for yourself and get tested - the Receptiva test. Resources: Endometriosis Coach Kush Sra: https://khushsra.com/ Heather Smidt podcast - 27 year journey to an endometriosis diagnosis Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

If you've ever belonged to a fertility facebook group - you're going to relate heavily to this episode. Building community around your fertility experiences is important - or as my guest says - THE most important thing. I go behind the scenes of a bustling Fertility Facebook Group with Alexis Goulette who is the co-administrator of the IVF Support Group - Massachusetts with over 5000 members. We talk about: What she wishes people did when joining a facebook group The ins and outs of posting and how admin decides if something is to be accepted or not allowed Posting pregnancy tests online Who are FB groups good for and not so good for Alexis was so fun to talk to and full of wonderful insights for the fertility journey. IVF Support Group - Massachusetts AllPaths Family Building Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Your fertility can be viewed through many lenses - with the most common view being Western Medicine which is a reductive view of the body and it’s mechanisms - meaning, when there is an ‘issue’ with health, in our case fertility, the procedure is to reduce the body into it’s parts/systems to find out what is ‘wrong’ so that it can be fixed or overpowered with medication.  Let’s be clear that there is a time and a place for Western Medicine for sure!  While looking at your fertility through a holistic lens, whether it’s with Functional Medicine, Chinese Medicine or Ayurveda, the perspective is that the body works as a whole, so we can not separate it’s parts. We must treat the body holistically if it is out of balance. Today, I had a great conversation with Jenny Horn all about approaching fertility through a holistic lens. She runs a women's centered holistic clinic in Huntington Beach, California. Her training in Functional medicine, Acupuncture, and East Asian medicine has been a comprehensive lens to practice through when treating Fertility obstacles in women of all ages. She most recently created a program tailored towards women undergoing IVF/IUI to assist them in their conception journey to become pregnant in the fastest and easiest way possible. In this episode Jenny’s story of her recent pre-pregnancy visit with her doctor Hormonal balance for optimal fertility How to prepare for a healthy conception and pregnancy The holistic approach to fertility Habits of Women who conceive quickly Common medical problems that she sees in her practice What’s  missing in today's culture that would help women with conception This episode is so full of amazing fertility boosting tips that are accessible and supportive to your whole health, which fertility is part of. Jenny’s Website: www.hornholistichealth.com IG: @hornholistichealth Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In a culture that glamorizes doing and busyness - we tend to attack fertility in the same way. What is wrong, what do I need to do to fix it, and I'll 'do' anything to have my baby. But what happens when we're doing all the things and we don't see 'success' when doing IVF or trying at home. We feel out of control and even more stressed out - and there lies the rub AND the self-feeding cycle. In this episode I use a past blog post that I co-wrote with Dr. Alison Zimon of CCRM Boston. We released it right at the beginning of Covid - apt timing - considering the added layer of stress covid added to fertility treatment. Here is what I cover: Interconnection between stress & fertility Different sources of stress Understanding the impact of stress on reproductive health why 'relaxing' doesn't guarantee a baby The hormonal dance between sex & stress hormones Stress is inherent in the fertility journey - we need accept this and learn to manage our stress The importance of the relaxation response in optimizing fertility 3 A's of change Differences between disconnection and true rest Taking action - how to prioritize self care and relaxation I think that when we unpack the impacts of stress and fertility, we will want to optimize our reproductive health by creating an 'ease system' to turn to. Resources: Original blog Post with Dr. Alison Zimon: https://fertilebodyyoga.com/blog/stress-and-fertility/ 40 Days to Fertile Freedom Program: https://my.marvelouspages.com/fertile-body-yoga/40-days-to-fertile-freedom-1 Online Fertility Yoga Classes: https://studio.fertilebodyyoga.com/shop Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

You probably haven't thought too much about your yoga mat and how it might be affecting your fertility. But I think you should. Yes - I want you to come to fertility yoga, but I also want to make sure that when you're coming to the mat to support your fertility, it isn't also silently messing with your hormones. In this episode I cover: why it's important to know what your yoga mat is made from why it's hard to avoid toxins the main offenders in yoga mats removing toxins will remove some burden from the body so it can concern itself about reproduction and not trying to remove toxins my recommendation for mats (so you don't have to do the research) greenwashing and yoga Research on fertility, yoga, and stress: https://fertilebodyyoga.com/blog/research-stress-and-fertility/ Podcast episode about fragrance: https://fertilebodyyoga.com/podcast/how-fragrance-is-messing-with-your-fertility-with-sarah-michels-ep-18/ Blog about Essential Oils and fertility: https://fertilebodyyoga.com/blog/essential-oils-for-fertility-4-ways-to-use-essential-oils-to-support-your-fertility/ Yoga mat recommendations (I do not get any promotional kick backs from these companies - the cork mat is an amazon affiliate link): Organic cotton cloth mats: ​OkoLiving​ or ​Bennd ​ Natural rubber: ​be, Halfmoon Yoga Mats​ or ​Jade​ Cork: ​CorkTec Check out what fertility yoga programs are available at this time! Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The title says it all - fertility yoga can transform your fertility journey in so many powerful ways. Not only does yoga nourish the body to allow it to be it's most fertile, but fertility yoga also touches the mind, spirit, energy, and emotions of yoga as well. It truly is an all empowering practice. In this episode I got to geek out with fellow fertility yoga teacher Lauren Enright (and fellow Canadian). She is a holistic fertility coach, fertility yoga expert, and birth doula. With her background in neuroscience and education, and over a decade of experience studying yoga and mindfulness, Lauren brings a harmonious blend of science and spirituality to her teachings. After birthing 2 children of her own and experiencing the deep fulfillment and healing that Motherhood can bring, it is now Lauren’s mission to help women heal their womb, mind, body, and spirit to get pregnant and become the Mother they want to be. We took a deep dive into so many aspects of fertility yoga and how this practice holistically supports fertility.  How one becomes a fertility yoga teacher The importance of blood flow Unleashing feminine energy Investigating your dislikes connecting to the womb space Breath and breathing for fertility Intuitive movement Falling in love with a home practice Meditation and becoming comfortable with discomfort The Koshas and the mind body connection Grab Lauren's amazing freebie - The Fertility Toolkit https://breathewithlauren.mykajabi.com/fertility-toolboxwww.breathewithlauren.com Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Whether you are contemplating using donor eggs or not - this episode is full of insight and information about this path! And it's for everyone - even if you're not pursuing or contemplating donor eggs. The use of donor eggs is a topic of conversation that often comes up with my fertility yoga people. There are often many questions and unknowns - and it is an extremely emotional decision to make. So when I had the opportunity, I jumped at the chance to have Carson Bunting on the pod. She is an egg donor, passionate about fertility, and very open to talking about her experiences. We talk about: Her motivation behind the decision to be a donor The process she went through to become a donor Fresh transfers vs frozen transfers Using a donor agency Different types of donor arrangements between donors and intended parents What she was paid to donate eggs What it costs for the intended parent/s Here final words for those who are contemplating donor eggs I think that you will hear Carson's passion when she is speaking about being an egg donor! This is such great insider information! For those out there contemplating the donor egg route - I hope this helps ease the journey a little bit. Resources: Futura International Egg Donation Fringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

When we think about our fertility, we need to go beyond the body and the mind. Yes - the mind/body connection is the backbone of all that I do here at Fertile Body Yoga - but one thing that has been surfacing to me more and more - is that the energetics and spirituality are not part of the larger conversation when it comes to optimizing our fertility.  And they matter. The conversation I have for you today is exactly why I started the Fringe Fertility Podcast - I love connection with others on the common ground of energy and spirituality - something that isn’t often talked about when it comes to fertility. In today’s episode I talk with Carolina Sotomayor. She is a Fertility Reiki Womb Healer serving women who are trying to conceive. She is the founder of Make A Baby Membership, a monthly membership providing monthly live Reiki healing Zoom calls, Reiki guided meditations, pre-recorded healing modules and masterclasses. Carolina has personally coached and helped women all over the world, supporting those to bring over 95 Reiki babies into the world. She is attuned to four different lineages of Reiki and is a proven medium connecting moms to their spirit babies. After conceiving her own son with Reiki, Carolina has been on a mission to help women conceive with energy healing and heal through pregnancy and postpartum. In today’s episode we talk about: Feeling safe and why this important to fertility Different types of Reiki What is Reiki & distance Reiki How does Reiki support fertility Chakras & Reiki Importance of energetic flow for fertility Spirituality and energy for fertility Being religious and how reiki (and yoga) can fit with your beliefs Accessibility & ease of reiki for fertility Connect with Carolina on social: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecarolinasotomayor Website:   https://carolinasotomayor.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarolinasotomayor/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thecarolinasotomayor  Free Gift for the listeners: http://carolinasotomayor.com/movementFringe Fertility is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kerry Hinds ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Fertile Body Yoga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – a virtual holistic wellness hub for those going through fertility. She focuses on the mind, body, energy & soul while supporting people in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠coaching programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility yoga classes,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠collaborative workshops⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.