The Brilliant Fertility Podcast

In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome Beth Clayton, a somatic practitioner and guide in feminine archetypal work. Beth supports women in breaking free from “good girl” conditioning and reclaiming their most authentic, embodied selves.We explore how healing is not just mental or emotional, but deeply somatic and embodied. Beth shares how many women reach a point where the life they’ve built no longer feels aligned, and how this often marks the beginning of awakening as the “mask” starts to crack.Beth and I talk about the phases of the feminine healing journey, from early conditioning to healing and integration. We also dive into the power of being seen, emotional truth, and how to understand your body’s responses with more compassion.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ The Good Girl Conditioning: How early experiences and societal expectations shape the identities we carry and influence our lives.✨ The Archetypal Path of the Wild Daughter: A framework for understanding the phases of awakening, healing, and transformation.✨ When the Mask Starts to Crack: Why life can suddenly feel misaligned and how this marks the beginning of deeper self-reclamation.✨ Healing Beyond the Mind: Why somatic work, embodiment, and nervous system safety are essential for lasting change.✨ Emotional Truth vs. “What Actually Happened”: How your body’s experience holds validity and why honoring it matters.✨ The Power of Being Seen & Integration: How safe spaces support healing and what it looks like to embody your authentic self.This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about unmasking, remembering, and reclaiming who you’ve always been beneath the conditioning.There is nothing wrong with you.There is only something within you that is ready to be seen, felt, and set free.Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Keywords: brilliant fertility podcast, fertility journey, TTC support, trying to conceiveConnect with Beth Clayton on:WebsiteInstagramFacebookQuiz: Discover Your Good Girl Archetype Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Abbey Leigh, an Ayurvedic doctor and Vedic astrologer specializing in fertility and reproductive health. Abby is known for helping individuals and couples take a holistic approach to conception by integrating the wisdom of Ayurveda with the timing and insight of Vedic astrology.We explore how fertility is not just a physical process, but an emotional, energetic, and spiritual journey. Dr. Abbey shares how understanding your body, cycles, and timing can support alignment, and why the path to parenthood isn’t always about control, but about learning to work with your unique timing and inner knowing.Dr. Abbey and I talk about how to navigate big fertility decisions with intuition and trust, whether that includes natural conception or assisted reproductive technologies like IUI, IVF and donor support. She also shares her insights on making the journey feel sacred, finding your own “yes,” and how surrender can open the door to possibilities we may have never expected.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ A Truly Holistic Approach to Fertility: How Ayurveda and Vedic astrology work together to support the physical, emotional, and energetic aspects of conception. ✨ The Power of Timing: How identifying optimal windows for preparation, conception, and birth can create more ease and alignment in your journey. ✨ Natural vs. Supported Paths: How to understand whether your fertility journey may unfold naturally or with support, and how to navigate both with trust. ✨ Finding Your Inner “Yes”: How to tune into your intuition when making big decisions, including fertility treatments or alternative paths to parenthood. ✨ Making the Journey Sacred: How to bring intention, ritual, and connection into every step of the process, even within clinical environments. ✨ Surrender vs. Control: Why letting go can be the most powerful step, and how to move through uncertainty with more peace and trust.This episode is a reminder that fertility is not just about timelines or outcomes—it’s about alignment, trust, and honoring your unique path. There is no one “right” way, only the way that feels like a true yes for you. 💛Keywords: TTC, fertility, brilliant fertility podcast, fertility journey, Vedic astrology fertility, Ayurveda fertility, holistic fertility, fertility timing, conscious conception, IVF alternatives, fertility healing, womb healingConnect with Dr. Abbey Leigh on:WebsiteInstagramFacebookIf you’d like to book a session with Dr. Abbey, mention this podcast episode for $50 offConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

This week on The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, we’re exploring how to reduce the environmental toxin exposures that impact fertility and hormone health. From plastics and household materials to clothing and water sources, many everyday exposures contain chemicals that act as endocrine disruptors, affecting hormone health, egg quality, sperm health, and overall reproductive outcomes.In this episode, you’ll learn simple, sustainable shifts to reduce toxin exposure without overwhelm—so you can focus on what truly makes a difference for your fertility.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Reducing Toxic Overwhelm: How to shift from all-or-nothing thinking to small, sustainable changes that actually make a difference.✨ Everyday Exposure Awareness: How plastics, VOCs, clothing, and household items can impact your hormones and fertility.✨ Simple Swaps That Matter: Practical, low-cost changes like switching water bottles, avoiding heating food in plastic, and removing shoes indoors.✨ Conscious Consumer Choices: How to approach clothing, furniture, and home products with more awareness without needing to be perfect.✨ Creating a Healthier Environment: Why your home environment plays a key role in supporting fertility, pregnancy, and long-term health.✨ Advocacy and Collective Impact: How individual choices, community awareness, and speaking up can contribute to a healthier future for everyone.Share this with someone on their fertility journey who wants to create a healthier environment for their body and future family.Click Here to Listen to Episode 082: Is Fragrance Damaging Your Fertility?Click Here to Listen to Episode 072: 3 Things NOT To Do When TTC in 2026Keywords: TTC, fertility, brilliant fertility podcast, fertility journey, environmental toxins and fertility, hormone health, endocrine disruptors, plastic exposure and fertility, natural fertility support, preconception health, egg quality, sperm health, low tox living, reproductive health, trying to conceive supportConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, we’re diving into a topic that often goes unspoken but can have a profound impact on your health, fertility, and overall well-being: fragrances. I share my personal journey with chemical sensitivity, migraines triggered by perfumes and scented products, and the lessons I’ve learned from doing my best to create a fragrance-free environment in both my personal life and practice. Paying attention to the chemicals in everyday products matters! Not just for you, but for your partner, your future children, and the health of your home and community.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Understanding Chemical Sensitivity: How fragrances can impact your nervous system, hormones, and fertility—even if you don’t realize it.✨ The Hidden Dangers of Everyday Fragrances: Why products like perfumes, colognes, air fresheners, and even scented lotions may be neurotoxic, endocrine-disrupting, and inflammatory.✨ Real-Life Stories and Case Studies: How reducing fragrance exposure has improved cycles, reduced inflammation, and supported fertility for patients over time.✨ Navigating the World as a Chemically Sensitive Person: Practical strategies for setting boundaries, communicating with others, and protecting your health in public and at home.✨ Fragrance-Free Lifestyle Tips: Recommendations for safer products, from cleaning supplies to personal care, and how small changes can make a big difference.Your environment matters, and the chemicals we encounter daily can affect our bodies, fertility, and future children. This episode invites you to notice, question, and make conscious choices—so you can breathe cleaner air, feel more energized, and support your reproductive health. 💛🔗 Toxin Free(ish) Podcast episode with Wendy Kathryn🔗 My absolute favorite all purpose household cleaner: Force of Nature🔗 Systematic Review on Perfume as a pollutant🔗 More studies showing links to everyday products harming fertilityKeywords: TTC, fertility, Brilliant Fertility Podcast, fertility journey, chemical sensitivity, fragrance-free lifestyle, toxin-free products, reproductive health, endocrine disruptors, environmental toxins, migraines and fertility, healthy lifestyleConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, I’m sharing the story behind our new clinic building and the four-and-a-half-year journey it took to bring that vision to life.What began as a dream turned into a journey full of delays, challenges, difficult conversations, and moments where I truly wondered if it would ever come together.Along the way, a friend reminded me how many parallels there were between this experience and what so many people face during a long fertility journey. In this episode, I reflect on what it means to hold a vision through uncertainty, learn to stand in your power, protect your energy, and stay connected to your deeper “why” when the timeline feels unclear.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Holding Your Vision Through Uncertainty: Why long timelines often ask us to trust the process even when we can’t see how everything will unfold.✨ Standing in Your Power: The importance of learning to regulate your nervous system and communicate from a grounded place✨ Protecting Your Energy: Why being discerning about who you share your dreams with can help you stay connected to your vision.✨ The Power of Asking for Help: How bringing in the right support—professionally and emotionally—can make a challenging journey more sustainable.✨ Who You Become Along the Way: Why the growth, resilience, and self-trust developed during the journey can matter just as much as the final outcome.If you’re navigating a fertility journey that feels longer or more uncertain than you expected, this episode is a reminder that timelines don’t define the meaning of your path. Staying connected to your vision, your support system, and your inner resilience can help you keep moving forward. Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Keywords: TTC, fertility, brilliant fertility podcast, fertility journey, resilience, nervous system regulation, intuition, long timelinesConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, we’re diving into fertility over 40. I share why age is just one piece of the puzzle and how physical, emotional, and spiritual factors all play a role in supporting your journey. We explore the nuances of hormonal health, sleep, nutrition, and targeted supplementation, while also highlighting the importance of processing emotions and creating a safe, supportive space for yourself.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ Fertility Over 40: How mitochondrial health, inflammation, and nutrition shift as we age, and what you can do to optimize your body. ✨ Sleep and Circadian Rhythm: Why consistent, restorative sleep is a cornerstone of fertility and hormone health. ✨ Emotional & Mental Support: How processing fear, grief, and stress can boost your fertility and overall well-being. ✨ Targeted Supplementation: How to support your body effectively without overwhelming your system or wallet. ✨ Creating a Safe Fertility Space: Why feeling safe physically, mentally, and spiritually matters for conceiving and thriving.Your body, your emotions, and your wisdom all matter. This episode offers practical guidance and heartfelt insights to help you feel supported, empowered, and hopeful on your journey to parenthood. 💛Connect with Dr. Katie Rose on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey!Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, we’re exploring presence, timelines, and the emotional landscape of your fertility journey. We dive into how to release pressure around “doing it perfectly” and embrace being fully present in your body, your choices, and your life while navigating TTC.We also unpack the emotions that often come up during this process such as fear, grief, frustration, and jealousy and why learning to feel and process them is crucial for both your fertility and your overall well-being. This episode is packed with practical guidance including tools to strengthen discernment, trust your intuition, and create space for authentic growth on your journey.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Presence Over Perfection: Understand why your future baby benefits more from your presence than from perfect habits or routines.✨ Releasing Timeline Pressure: Learn how to let go of societal and self-imposed deadlines and trust the timing of your journey.✨ Processing Emotions Safely: Discover why fear, grief, frustration, and jealousy need to be felt and released for your fertility and life.✨ Discernment and Intuition: Explore how tuning into your body and intuition sharpens decision-making and reduces external influence.✨ Tools for Emotional Resilience: Practical strategies such as journaling, EFT, somatic work, and timeline therapy to support your well-being.Your feelings are valid, your journey is unique, and your body knows its way. Lean into the experience, trust the process, and honor the life you are creating. 💛Connect with Dr. Katie Rose on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey!Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, we’re finally diving into a topic that has long been overlooked: period pain. Despite affecting about 84% of people with a uterus, menstrual discomfort is often normalized — even though it’s a vital sign of what’s happening inside your body. I’m getting TMI sharing my own experience of having a completely painless period for the first time in memory and explore what this can teach us about listening to our bodies and supporting reproductive health.We also unpack the physical, emotional, and energetic factors that contribute to period pain — from pelvic floor tension and chronic stress to inflammation and microbiome imbalances. This episode is packed with practical tools and insights for understanding your cycle, reducing discomfort, and creating a more connected, empowered relationship with your body.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Why Period Pain Matters: Understand why menstrual pain is more than just a nuisance—it’s a vital signal from your body.✨ Pelvic Floor and Nervous System Connection: Discover how tension in the pelvic floor and chronic stress contribute to discomfort and fertility challenges.✨ Inflammation, Microbiome & Hormones: Learn how inflammation and gut-uterine health influence pain and reproductive function.✨ Red Flags to Watch For: Know the symptoms that require further investigation, including endometriosis and other underlying conditions.✨ Practical Strategies for Relief: Simple, actionable ways to ease pain, regulate stress, and cultivate a more comfortable menstrual cycle.Listen to your body. Care for your nervous system. Honor your cycle. Your fertility and your future self will thank you. 💛YT Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:05 Why Period Pain Matters05:20 Red Flags & When to Seek Help11:40 Pelvic Floor & Nervous System18:10 Stress, Trauma & Fertility25:30 Microbiome, Inflammation & Lifestyle34:15 Resources, Tools & ClosingConnect with Dr. Katie Rose on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey!Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode, I share an unplanned but necessary conversation about listening to your body, protecting your nervous system, and staying grounded in a crazy world. As the news cycle becomes increasingly overwhelming, many of us are feeling the effects in our bodies — from heightened anxiety and shutdown to disrupted sleep, hormones, and cycles.This episode explores how collective stress and constant exposure to traumatic information can impact fertility and overall health, and why nervous system regulation is a foundational part of conscious conception. I’ll walk you through practical tools for staying informed without retraumatizing yourself, taking meaningful action without burning out, and calling your power back.This conversation goes beyond fertility and speaks to what it means to be regulated, embodied, and resilient — for yourself and for the future you’re creating.Meditation to Call Your Power Back: https://youtu.be/NIf-q4cGbQA?si=nj56bnsFiP-TN2P0What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨Listening to Your Body’s Signals: Learn how recognizing the body’s whispers before they become screams supports hormonal health and prevents burnout.✨ The News Cycle & the Nervous System: Understand how constant exposure to collective stress and trauma impacts fertility, sleep, and emotional regulation.✨ Staying Informed Without Being Overwhelmed: Discover how to engage with current events without retraumatizing your nervous system.✨ Tools for Regulation & Resilience: Explore grounding, EFT tapping, and Qigong to increase stress tolerance and heart rate variability.✨ Calling Your Power Back: Learn how reclaiming your energy and setting boundaries supports emotional balance and conscious conception.This episode is a compassionate reminder that protecting your nervous system is not avoidance — it’s essential care for your body, your fertility, and the future you’re creating. 💛Connect with me:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey!Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome Madison Waggoner, a compassionate Ayurvedic Doctor and natural fertility specialist who supports women and couples in preparing their mind and body for pregnancy. Madison blends ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern functional hormone science to help create a fertile, nourishing foundation for conscious conception.We explore what conscious conception really means and why fertility preparation goes far beyond ovulation tracking and protocols. Madison shares how tending to your “inner garden” — through gut health, hormone balance, and nervous system regulation — can deeply support both fertility and overall well-being.Madison and I talk about how slowing down, listening to your body, and creating balance before conception can change the entire experience of the fertility journey. This conversation is a beautiful invitation to approach fertility with more intention, softness, and trust in your body’s innate wisdom.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ What Conscious Conception Means: Understand how preparing for pregnancy starts long before conception. ✨ The Ayurvedic View of Fertility: Learn how nurturing your “inner garden” supports hormone balance and reproductive health.✨ The Gut–Hormone Connection: Discover why gut health plays a key role in fertility.✨ Calming the Nervous System: Why safety, rest, and regulation are essential for conception.This episode is a gentle reminder that fertility is not something to force — it’s something to support with care and intention. 💛Connect with Madison Waggoner on:Website: https://subscribepage.io/fertilitytypetestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shriwellness/Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In today’s episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, I’m sharing reflections from a recent women’s retreat that shifted me on a cellular level. This conversation weaves together conscious conception, conscious parenting, trauma healing, fertility, and the power of women gathering in intentional community. I explore how healing begins long before pregnancy—and how the work we do now shapes the world our children will inherit.This episode is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and consider how your inner healing, relationships, and nervous system regulation are already part of your fertility journey and future parenting path.Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Conscious Parenting Begins Before Pregnancy: I explore how conscious parenting starts with conscious conception and how healing trauma before pregnancy supports fertility and emotional resilience.✨ Wisdom from an Indigenous Cacao Ceremony: I share a powerful cacao ceremony experience in Mexico and how plant medicine, ancestral wisdom, and the land deepen our connection to creation and motherhood.✨ Healing Trauma for Future Generations: We talk about generational trauma, cycle breaking, and how doing our own inner work allows our children to experience more emotional safety.✨ Nervous System Regulation & Fertility: I reflect on how learning to regulate my own nervous system transformed the way I parent—and why this matters deeply for fertility and pregnancy.✨ The Power of Women in Community: I share why gathering in intentional women’s circles is essential for healing fertility struggles, reducing isolation, and co-regulating together.✨ Letting Go of Perfection in Parenting: Conscious parenting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about awareness, compassion, and learning to respond instead of react.This episode is a gentle reminder that there is no perfect timeline and no perfect parent. Conscious conception and conscious parenting are living, evolving journeys rooted in honesty, healing, and community. If you’re feeling called to do this work—for yourself and for the generations to come—know that you’re not alone. I’m sending you so much love, gratitude, and grace as you walk this path.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Being labeled as “Perimenopause” can feel so overwhelming, especially if you’re also trying to conceive! In this episode, I unpack the truth about perimenopause and fertility, clear up common myths, and remind you that perimenopause does not mean the end of your fertility journey. We talk about what perimenopause really is, why it can start earlier than many people expect, and how pregnancy can still be possible when your body is supported in the right way.Since getting good sleep is KEY for thriving through perimenopause I’m including my favorite guide:10 Steps to Optimize Sleep and Circadian RhythmReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨What Perimenopause Actually Means: Perimenopause is simply the transitional phase before menopause—not a fertility deadline. ✨Can You Get Pregnant in Perimenopause?: Yes, you can. If you’re ovulating, there is still a chance of conception each cycle, even during perimenopause.✨Early Signs and Symptoms of Perimenopause: From subtle cycle changes to insomnia, mood shifts, and heart palpitations, we explore how perimenopause can show up differently for everyone.✨Why Age Alone Doesn’t Tell the Whole Fertility Story: Fertility is influenced by far more than age—sleep, nutrition, stress, inflammation, and metabolic health all play powerful roles.✨Lifestyle Shifts That Support Fertility in Perimenopause: Slowing down, honoring your circadian rhythm, prioritizing protein, and deeply nourishing your body can make a meaningful difference.✨Why Stress and Unprocessed Trauma Matter: I share why unresolved trauma and long-term emotional strain can intensify perimenopausal symptoms—and how listening to your body creates healing.✨Individualized Support Makes All the Difference: From acupuncture to nutrition and, in select cases, hormone therapy, fertility support in perimenopause must be personalized.Perimenopause is not a dead end, it’s a transition that asks for deeper care, stronger boundaries, and more self-trust. With the right support, it can become a powerful time of healing and realignment rather than fear. If you’re navigating perimenopause while trying to conceive, please know you’re not alone and that there are ways to support your body and your fertility through this season. I’m sending you so much love.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients in the fertility space — and also one of the most misunderstood. In today’s episode of the Brilliant Fertility Podcast, I’ll be talking about how much protein you actually need to support hormone balance, blood sugar regulation, and fertility optimization. We’ll talk about protein quality, real food versus supplements, and how slowing down around meals can make a profound difference in your fertility journey. This episode is all about practical, nourishing shifts you can start implementing this week.Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Why protein is essential for fertility and hormone health: I explain how protein breaks down into amino acids — the building blocks for hormones, reproductive tissues, muscle, and cellular repair.✨ How much protein most fertility patients truly need: I share general protein targets I often recommend (around 80–100 grams per day for many cycling patients) and why there is no one-size-fits-all number.✨ The importance of protein quality and nutrient density: Not all protein is created equal. We explore why real food protein sources like meat, fish, eggs, beans, tofu, and nuts are superior to ultra-processed protein products.✨ Real food vs. protein powders, bars, and “protein shots”: I break down the pros and cons of protein supplements, concerns around heavy metals, digestibility, and why supplements should never replace real meals.✨ Why breakfast matters for blood sugar, stress hormones, and fertility: I talk about how skipping breakfast or relying on coffee and collagen can lead to hormone imbalances, fatigue, PMS, and disrupted cycles.✨ Protein, blood sugar balance, and progesterone production: Adequate protein helps stabilize insulin and cortisol, which directly supports ovulation, progesterone levels, and menstrual cycle regulation.✨ A real fertility case study: I share how improving protein intake and overall nutrition played a key role in supporting a successful IVF journey for one of my patients.Protein is not just about hitting a number — it’s about nourishment, slowing down, and giving your body what it needs to feel safe enough to reproduce. If this episode helped you see protein differently, I’d love to hear from you. And if you’re feeling like something is missing in your fertility protocol, you can book a discovery call through the show notes. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Thank you for being here, and I’m sending you so much love.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Welcome back to the Brilliant Fertility Podcast! As we step into 2026, there’s something refreshing about a new year—it’s a chance to hit the reset button, let go of what didn’t serve us, and approach our fertility journey with fresh hope and clarity. In this episode, I’m diving into the three things you should NOT do if you’re trying to conceive this year. I know the start of a new year can feel like everyone else has it all figured out, especially with the flood of advice on social media. That’s why I want to help you cut through the noise, avoid common pitfalls, and focus on strategies that actually work—without overwhelm or stress.Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Learn more about the  4 Ways to Predict OvulationLearn more about the 4 Ways to Confirm OvulationReflect on your goals for the new year: Episode 029: New Year’s IntentionsWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨The problem with “detoxes”: Trendy detox teas and kits aren’t backed by research and can harm your body. I’ll explain safer, fertility-supportive alternatives.✨Why long checklists can backfire: Overloading on New Year’s resolutions can create stress. Learn to listen to your body and trust your intuition.✨Cycle tracking app pitfalls: Most apps assume day-14 ovulation. I’ll share accurate tracking methods to know your fertile window.✨How stress affects fertility: Obsession and pressure can sabotage conception. Discover ways to feel safe and calm in your body.✨The power of sustainable habits: Small, consistent lifestyle and nutrition changes matter more than quick fixes.This episode is more than a list of common mistakes—it’s a roadmap to approach your fertility journey with confidence, calm, and self-trust. If 2026 is your year to conceive, this episode will help you take gentle, effective steps toward pregnancy, while nurturing your body, mind, and heart. Check the show notes for links on fertility awareness, ovulation tracking, and optimizing your fertile window.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

As this year comes to a close, many people on a fertility journey reach a painful realization: a positive pregnancy test before the end of the year just isn’t possible. That moment can bring grief, frustration, and a sense of hopelessness, or even the thought of “Why even keep trying?” If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward, this episode is for you.2025 has felt especially heavy for so many, filled with loss, uncertainty, and experiences that pushed people to their limits. While we can’t change what this year held, we do have choice in how we prepare for what’s next. In this episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, I share three gentle, powerful steps to help you clear physical, emotional, and energetic space as you intentionally prepare for 2026. This is not about forcing positivity—it’s about honoring what you’ve been through and creating room for healing, hope, and fertility.Join the Brilliant Fertility Program Priority List to be the first to hear about the 2026 enrollment: https://katierose.ck.page/f21045db5eReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.To stay connected, receive updates, and hear about upcoming workshops, make sure you’re on my email list: https://katierose.ck.page/newsletterWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ How Year-End Fertility Pressure Affects the Nervous System: I explore why the realization that “this year is off the table” can impact motivation, self-care, and emotional resilience during infertility.✨ Why 2025 Felt So Hard & How to Release It: We talk about collective heaviness, grief, and the sense of shedding that many experienced this year, and how you can consciously move forward.✨ Step One: Clearing Physical Space to Create Fertility Flow: I explain how organizing and decluttering—even ONE small space—can shift stagnant energy, reduce overwhelm, and support hormonal and emotional balance.✨ Step Two: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You: Through journaling and reflection, I guide you to identify beliefs, habits, and emotions you’re ready to leave behind as you close out 2025.✨ Step Three: Designing Your Ideal 2026: I invite you to imagine what you want—sensory details included—while noticing fears, resistance, or subconscious beliefs that arise around pregnancy and joy.✨ Understanding Subconscious Beliefs in Infertility: We discuss how unspoken fears, medical trauma, and scarcity thinking quietly shape fertility outcomes—and how awareness is the first step to release.✨ The Role of Intuition and Safety in Conception: I share why intuition, nervous system support, and feeling safe in your body are essential foundations for fertility and healing.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

This episode is a sticky one and an important one. I’m exploring the rising rates of infertility we’re seeing globally, what might be contributing to this shift, and most importantly, the steps we can take to protect our fertility, our environment, and our sense of hope.There’s a mix of existential anxiety and empowerment woven into this conversation, because that’s exactly where so many of us live on the fertility journey. My intention, as always, is that you leave feeling more grounded, more informed, and more connected… both to your body and to our shared humanity.Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Listen to Diary of a CEO Podcast Episode HERE.Education on EPA Registration of Forever Chemical PesticideWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Why infertility rates are rising worldwide: I walk through the updated data (from 1 in 8 to nearly 1 in 6), what this means for fertility awareness, and how this shift shows up for real people on their TTC journey.✨ How environmental toxins impact conception: We explore PFAS “forever chemicals,” pesticide exposure, clean water, nutrient-dense food, and how environmental health directly affects egg quality, sperm health, hormone balance, and long-term fertility outcomes.✨ The emotional toll of living in an overwhelming world: I talk about navigating doom-and-gloom headlines, how the nervous system contracts under stress, and why taking breaks from the news can be a powerful fertility support tool.✨ New technologies, AI, and the fear of the unknown: A gentle dive into artificial intelligence, planetary resources, and why so many of us feel unsettled…and how to hold that tension without shutting down.✨ What you can do to support your fertility (even when the world feels heavy): From conscious environmental choices to community, mindfulness, detox support, and regulating your nervous system - the small but meaningful steps that truly matter.Even though some of these topics feel big, heavy, or existential, you are not powerless. You are not alone. And you were never meant to do this journey in isolation. The babies coming through right now are wise, intentional souls. They are choosing you! They are choosing this moment in history for a reason, even if it makes no logical sense to us at the moment.If you need real human connection after this episode, I’m here. You can always send me a DM or reply to the email you got about this episode. Sending you so much love, strength, and hope as you navigate your fertility journey. 💛Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

This time of year brings up so many feelings…some joyful, and some overwhelming. And for those who are TTC, the end-of-year fertility anxiety can really sneak in. In this episode, I talk about the pressure December can create, why time feels so emotional on a fertility journey, and how to reconnect with trust, intuition, and your own inner knowing when everything feels “behind schedule.”I’m sharing a personal story from my own TTC experience, as well as the beautiful pregnancies, miracles, and transformations happening inside the Brilliant Fertility community. My hope is that this episode gives you more than comfort — that it gives you a felt sense of possibility, hope, and relief.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Why the final month of the year can trigger fertility anxiety: Discover the psychology behind timelines, comparison, and the pressure we put on ourselves when December rolls around during the TTC journey.✨ My own story of conceiving after a hard year: I share what it felt like to face a December without a positive test — and how I eventually conceived after releasing pressure and reconnecting with trust.✨ Real fertility success stories from this season: Hear stories about pregnancy after loss, thyroid issues, and long timelines — and what helped shift their journey.✨ The role of intuition and nervous system regulation in conception: Learn how connecting with your body, listening to your inner voice, and calling in your baby’s spirit can support your conception journey.✨ Why consistency matters more than perfection: Understand how nutrition, sleep, acupuncture, thyroid support, vitamin D, and emotional wellbeing work cumulatively — not instantly — and why the “small things” matter.Even if this month feels heavy, uncertain, or full of grief, you are not behind. Your body is not behind. Your timeline is not wrong. There is room for hope, healing, and magic. Stay consistent with the things that support you, give yourself grace, and remember that so much can change in the course of a few months.If you feel called to go deeper, you can schedule a discovery call with me, explore the Brilliant Fertility Program, or simply stay connected for new offerings coming next year. Sending you so much love this December. ❤️Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome Megan Blacksmith, a brilliant speaker, NLP Trainer, and co-founder of Zesty and the Becoming Zesty Podcast. Megan is known for helping people create meaningful change from the inside out through her work with Functional NLP — a blend of neuroscience, holistic health, and compassionate coaching.We explore how our subconscious mind shapes everything we do — from the habits we can’t seem to break to the way we think, feel, and even experience our bodies. Megan helps us understand why so many of our struggles aren’t about motivation or willpower, but about the hidden patterns and stories we’ve picked up along the way.Megan and I talk about how transformation begins when we stop fighting ourselves and start working with our natural patterns. She shares powerful insights on how emotions show up in the body, how to bring awareness to self-sabotage, and how real change starts with compassion, not criticism.Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ How Subconscious Patterns Shape Our Lives: Discover why your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions hold more influence than you think.✨ The Power of Functional NLP: Learn how Megan blends the science of the brain with functional medicine for faster, more aligned change.✨ Why Fighting Yourself Doesn’t Work: We talk about how trying to “fix” yourself actually blocks growth — and what to do instead.✨ Tools for Gentle Transformation: Megan shares practical ways to begin shifting patterns from a place of compassion and self-trust.This conversation is a beautiful reminder that transformation doesn’t have to be hard — it can be gentle, loving, and deeply aligned. 💛Connect with Megan Blacksmith on:WebsiteInstagramConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

The new office is officially open! It’s not totally finished yet, but it already feels so full of love and new energy. I’ve been waiting to share this episode with you because it’s all about one of my favorite healing practices ever: EFT Tapping, also called the Emotional Freedom Technique.If you’ve been feeling stuck in your fertility journey — like you’re doing everything right but still not seeing progress — this tool might be a piece that’s missing. EFT is a gentle, hands-on practice that helps calm your nervous system, regulate emotions, and release the stress that can silently affect your hormones, energy, and reproductive health.I’ve used EFT for years in my own life and with patients, and I’ve seen how it helps women move from emotional exhaustion to true peace and clarity. Today, I’m sharing not just the “how,” but the “why” behind this incredible tool — and how you can start using it right now.30 Day EFT Tapping Challenge (Instagram Channel)5 Tools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨Understanding EFT Tapping: Learn what EFT really is, how it works through acupressure points, and why it’s such a simple yet profound technique for emotional and physical healing.✨From Pain to Peace — My Story: I share how EFT became part of my own healing after dealing with chronic pain and anxiety — and why it’s still my go-to tool for daily regulation and stress relief.✨Science-Backed Healing: EFT isn’t just emotional work — studies show it helps calm the amygdala, activate the prefrontal cortex, and support long-term resilience and balance in the body.✨The Emotional Side of Fertility: Discover how unprocessed stress, grief, and overwhelm can impact your body’s readiness to conceive, and how tapping creates emotional safety for true healing.✨The 30-Day EFT Challenge: I’m hosting a free tapping challenge to help you explore this tool in real life — to release stress, find calm, and reconnect with yourself during your fertility journey.Our emotions matter — not just in how we feel day to day, but in how our bodies function, heal, and create life. EFT Tapping is a reminder that emotional healing is physical healing too. I hope this episode inspires you to start tapping, feeling, and releasing what no longer serves you.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode, I’m joined by the amazing Renae Fieck — a mom of three, feminine leadership coach, and cycle-syncing expert who helps high-achieving women grow their businesses with more ease, flow, and balance. Renae shares her personal journey of building a business that allowed her to live fully now, not someday in the future, after facing her husband’s serious health challenges and raising three little ones.We explore the world of cycle syncing — the powerful practice of aligning your work, creativity, and energy with the natural rhythms of your body. Renae helps us understand how our hormonal phases influence everything from motivation to focus, and how we can use this awareness to stop pushing through and start flowing instead.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨Understanding Your Cycle: Renae walks us through the four phases of the menstrual cycle and what’s happening in your body during each one.✨Working With Your Energy: Learn how to plan your tasks, projects, and rest around your body’s natural peaks and dips for more productivity and less burnout.✨Feminine Leadership in Action: We talk about redefining success, letting go of hustle culture, and embracing a slower, more intuitive way of leading.✨Creating Space for Rest: Renae shares how giving yourself permission to rest isn’t a luxury — it’s a strategy for long-term growth and joy.This episode is a gentle invitation to tune into your body, honor your natural rhythm, and discover how much more powerful you can be when you stop fighting your flow. 💛Connect with Renae Fieck on:Website:InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookDiscover 3 Secrets to How Your Menstrual Cycle Can Create More Income & ImpactConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Welcome back to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! It’s been a minute, and wow—life has been a lot lately. Between finishing our new building, trips, and my kids’ soccer schedule, my nervous system has been flooded. And that’s exactly what inspired this episode: exploring how the nervous system directly affects ovarian health and fertility.In this episode, I dive into a brand-new study from UCSF published in Science, revealing how the nervous system communicates with the ovaries—and what that means for stress, ovulation, and egg quality. You’ll learn how your emotional and physical wellbeing truly shapes your fertility potential.5 Tools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemStudy SummaryScience StudyJournal Prompts: What are 3 things you are grateful for today and why? What is your current relationship to stress? How are you aware of stress in your mind and body? What resources, people, or places feel most supportive to you? What does that support look like and feel like?Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Groundbreaking Study on the Nervous System–Ovary Connection: Discover how researchers identified glial cells and sympathetic nerve endings inside the ovary, showing a direct link between stress and ovarian function.✨ Why Stress Impacts Ovulation: Learn how chronic stress hormones and “fight-or-flight” responses can suppress ovulation, alter egg maturation, and affect fertility outcomes.✨ Understanding Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Balance: I break down how your body shifts between “fight or flight” and “rest, digest, and heal”—and why the latter is where conception thrives.✨ Real-Life Nervous System Tools for Fertility Support: I share my favorite nervous system regulation practices—like journaling, tapping (EFT), and somatic awareness—to calm your body and support hormonal balance.✨ Why Emotional Safety Matters in Fertility: We talk about how trauma, perfectionism, and people-pleasing can keep your body stuck in stress mode, and how creating a sense of safety can unlock your fertility flow.This episode is a beautiful reminder that fertility is not just about hormones—it’s about the whole body, mind, and nervous system working in harmony.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

I’m so excited to share this beautiful conversation with Rebekah Kiger—a Trauma-Informed Master Mindset & Money Coach who helps women heal their relationship with money so they can create wealth with ease instead of burnout. Rebekah’s story is incredibly inspiring: from growing up below the poverty line and becoming a young mom at just 18, to transforming her life, building multiple six-figure businesses, and retiring from her corporate job at only 32. Today, she guides women to rewrite their money stories and step into true financial freedom.In this episode, we dive into the energetics of money and how it connects to our nervous system, our sense of safety, and our ability to receive. Rebekah shares her wisdom on how past trauma can shape the way we interact with money and why healing these patterns is the key to stepping into abundance with more flow and less stress.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ How Rebekah shifted her money story from survival to financial freedom✨ The powerful link between trauma, the nervous system, and your money patterns✨ Why traditional “hustle harder” approaches to wealth can keep you stuck in burnout✨ How to reframe your beliefs around money so that it feels safe, supportive, and expansive✨ Practical tools and mindset shifts you can use to start creating a healthier relationship with money todayRebekah brings so much compassion, honesty, and empowerment to this conversation. If you’ve ever felt like money is stressful, overwhelming, or just out of reach, this episode will give you hope, clarity, and a whole new way to look at what’s possible. 💛Connect with Rebekah Kiger on:WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebookExpand into Overflow WorkshopConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode, I’m diving into a controversy  that’s been showing up everywhere lately- Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM) vs. IVF. If you’ve been scrolling through your social media feed and noticed some heated debates on these two approaches, you’re not alone. It can feel confusing and overwhelming to sort through the noise, especially when what you want most is a clear path forward in your fertility journey.So, what exactly is restorative reproductive medicine? How does it differ from IVF? And most importantly, what does this mean for you as you make decisions about your own body and family-building journey? My goal in this episode is to unpack the controversy, highlight the strengths of both approaches, and bring you back to what really matters: your empowerment, your options, and your ability to choose what feels best for you.Grab your free Fertility Lab Guide HERE.Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🌿 What is Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM)?: A look at how RRM identifies and treats underlying health conditions to restore fertility.💡 The truth about IVF as a tool, not an ideology: Why IVF is a scientific miracle for many, and where it shines as the best option.⚖️ Finding the middle ground: Why demonizing one approach over the other does a disservice to hopeful parents.🧩 The importance of individualized fertility care: From nutrition and hormones to autoimmune conditions, there’s no one size fits all that works for everyone.❤️ Your choices matter most: Why empowerment, compassion, and personal alignment are at the heart of successful fertility journeys.At the end of the day, both RRM and IVF can be powerful tools. My mission is to give you clear information, grounded strategies, and the encouragement to choose what feels best for your unique path. Whether your journey includes natural fertility support, restorative medicine, IVF, or a combination of approaches, there’s room for all of it.Sending you so much love as you navigate your journey. Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

I honestly never thought I’d record a fertility podcast episode about a Netflix movie called K-Pop Demon Hunters—but here we are. This story surprised me in so many ways. At first glance, it looks like lighthearted pop culture fun, but underneath the catchy songs and animated action is a powerful message about authenticity, voice, and healing old patterns.In today’s episode, I’m sharing how this film unexpectedly ties into the fertility journey. Because whether you’re trying to conceive, breaking free from generational trauma, or simply longing to feel more like yourself, the deeper lessons of this story can help us all remember what it means to stand in our truth.Freebie: 5 Tools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Authenticity as the highest frequency: why showing up as your true self raises your vibration and supports healing on the fertility journey.✨Breaking generational patterns: how the characters’ struggles mirror the subconscious beliefs and wounds many of us inherit and carry.✨Facing what we’ve denied: the reminder that we can’t heal or shift until we stop resisting and start accepting what is.✨The power of voice: how losing and reclaiming one’s voice in the movie mirrors the way our subconscious masks show up in real life.✨Collective healing: why coming together in truth and authenticity awakens us and creates ripple effects in the world.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Last week, I needed an escape. After months of uncertainty about our build and feeling overwhelmed, I took myself on a solo date to the forest. And it was magical.What if slowing down, stepping outside, and immersing yourself in nature could boost your fertility? What if time among trees could lower stress, regulate your nervous system, balance hormones, and improve your chances of conceiving? In this episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, I dive into the practice of forest bathing and the ways it can support fertility, health, and well-being.Forest bathing, or Shinrin Yoku in Japan, is about tuning into your senses and connecting with green spaces. It’s not hiking or exercise—it’s pausing, breathing, and letting nature restore your body, mind, and spirit. Research shows forest bathing reduces stress and may support fertility by improving hormone function, immune balance, and pregnancy outcomes.What was one of the stressors that drove me to the forest? Money. We don’t know our final build costs/mortgage yet, which feels soooo uncomfortable for a planner like me. When my biz mentor James Wedmore announced a 30-day money mindset challenge, I knew I had to join. If money stresses you out too, join us! (He’s offering a results guarantee if you do the work.)Mind Your Money 30 Day ChallengeForest Bathing Resources Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Stanford's Longevity Center20-5-3 RuleWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:🌳 What forest bathing really means — how it engages your senses, creates mindfulness, and restores balance.🌱 The link between stress and fertility — why lowering cortisol helps conception.🌼 Immune system & fertility connection — and how tree compounds may play a role.🌿 Practical, everyday ways to try it — even with walks or houseplants.💑 Couples benefits — how nature time improves sperm quality, lowers stress together, and strengthens connection.This is your invitation to create more space, calm, and connection—because your fertility journey doesn’t have to feel like a hustle. Whether it’s a walk in the park, a trip to the mountains, or placing your hands on a tree, forest bathing is a nurturing practice that supports both your nervous system and reproductive health.And please DM me your forest pics! Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

This week on The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, I’m diving into what it means to expand your emotional capacity and stay grounded in hope during overwhelming times. Trying to conceive can already feel like a rollercoaster—and when you add in the heaviness of world events, political stress, and daily challenges, it can leave you feeling exhausted, fearful, and emotionally drained. But the truth is, emotional resilience is a key part of preparing your body, mind, and heart for pregnancy.In this episode, I share my own reflections as a mother, doctor, and fertility advocate on how we can continue to show up for ourselves and the next generation—even when the world feels upside down. Together, we’ll explore how to honor your feelings without letting them consume you, and how to use simple practices to restore balance, safety, and hope.Freebie: 5 Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System: https://brilliantfertility.com/regulate-your-nsReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me here: https://l.bttr.to/MCcLjEFT Tapping for when the world feels too heavy & you feel helpless: https://youtu.be/hsX0HceSRbQ?si=-h9r6be1E6GZhCwjWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨Fertility and Emotional Resilience: Why your body’s wisdom is deeply connected to how you process collective stress and personal challenges.✨The Power of Now: How being present, inspired by Eckhart Tolle’s teachings, can help you release fear and anxiety.✨Practical Action Steps: Simple ways to take meaningful action (like contacting representatives or using the Five Calls app) to ease anxiety and step into empowerment.✨Community and Connection: Why building a safe, supportive community is vital for fertility and emotional well-being.✨Tools for Nervous System Regulation: From EFT tapping to movement and journaling, learn how to release emotions in healthy ways.If you’ve been wondering how to move forward with hope when life feels uncertain, this episode will give you comfort, encouragement, and practical strategies. You’ll be reminded that holding the vision of your future child is one of the most powerful acts of love and hope you can offer in these times.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, your healthy habits just won’t stick? In this episode, I continue our conversation on habits—why some patterns keep draining your energy and how to finally create small, nourishing changes that truly support fertility.This isn’t about perfection. It’s about compassion, safety, and building a strong foundation for your body and mind. I’ll walk you through how habits form, why your nervous system sometimes resists change, and the exact steps to shift into routines that make you feel more grounded, hopeful, and supported on your fertility journey.Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me here: https://l.bttr.to/MCcLjWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:🌿 Why habits matter for fertility: how daily routines reduce stress, regulate hormones, and create predictability your body craves.💭 The biggest barriers to new habits: from all-or-nothing thinking to guilt loops, and why it’s not about willpower.🪷 Simple fertility-supporting practices: like journaling, gentle yoga, protein-rich meals, and breathwork to nourish energy.🫶 The role of emotional safety: why nervous system regulation is key to making habits last.💞 Connection as a habit: how supportive relationships help you feel safe, seen, and less alone.🌟 Celebrating small wins: why every tiny step counts and how returning to the habit is the practice.This episode is a gentle reminder: habits are here to support you, not to overwhelm you. By starting small, stacking wisely, and celebrating along the way, you’ll strengthen your energy and create the foundation your fertility deserves.Pick one tiny, compassionate habit this week—and let me know what it is! I’d love to celebrate it with you.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Ever felt like your energy just bottomed out with no warning? In this episode, I share a very real crash that took me by surprise — right in the middle of Costco. What looked like a normal day turned into an eye-opener about how easily we can slip into habits that deplete us.And when your body is constantly running on low, your fertility feels it too. Hormones get disrupted, cycles shift, and your body has to prioritize things differently. I’m pulling back the curtain on my own little incident to help you catch the patterns before they snowball into something bigger.✨ Ready to lay a stronger foundation for your fertility journey? These mini programs are a beautiful place to begin:📘 Cycle Charting to Conceive — Understand your cycle like never before and pinpoint your fertile window.📝 ReWrite Your Story — Release fear and frustration and reconnect with hope, clarity, and empowerment.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🥣 Why “healthy” habits can still backfire: From protein-poor smoothies to skipped lunches — how even small things add up and cause hormonal chaos over time.⚡ What your energy dips are really telling you: Learn how your body uses fatigue to get your attention — especially when you’re not getting the nutrition or rest you need.🔥 The stress-hormone-fertility triangle: How chronic stress, poor fueling, and lack of recovery can disrupt ovulation, shorten your luteal phase, and increase PMS.☕ The sneaky impact of caffeine: Even your favorite iced coffee can contribute to the energy rollercoaster — especially when your body is already overwhelmed.🧬 The deeper fertility connection: We break down how energy, mitochondria, and hormone balance all link to egg quality and cycle health.This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder: before supplements or advanced fertility treatments, your day-to-day energy matters most. Part 2 will dive even deeper into how to create habits that are actually sustainable — and designed to support your fertility, not sabotage it.You deserve to feel nourished, grounded, and full of energy — so take a listen and see where you can bring more awareness to your habits & energy. Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

I’m so thrilled to welcome the incredible Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to the podcast this week. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and the author of The Fifth Vital Sign—a must-read if you’ve ever wanted to understand your cycle beyond just “that time of the month.” She's also the voice behind the top-rated Fertility Friday podcast and a fierce advocate for helping women connect to their cycles as a true vital sign of health.In this episode, we explore what fertility awareness really means—and why it’s about so much more than trying to get pregnant. Lisa breaks down how your menstrual cycle is a mirror of your overall well-being, and how learning to chart it can give you real, science-backed insight into your hormones, your stress levels, and your health as a whole.And if you’re feeling ready to go deeper, I invite you to check out my ​Cycle Charting for Conception Mini-Course​—the same foundational tool I use inside the Brilliant Fertility Program to help clients track with clarity and confidence.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Why ovulation is crucial even if you’re not actively trying to conceive✨ How to understand your cycle as your “fifth vital sign”✨ Common myths around cycle tracking (and what actually works)✨ The signs your body gives you when something’s off hormonally✨ How fertility awareness can be a self-care tool, not a choreLisa has this beautiful way of blending science and heart. She helps you feel more in control of your health, more in tune with your body, and way less alone on this journey. Whether you’re new to cycle charting or just curious about how your fertility reflects your deeper health, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and inspired.Her approach blends science, compassion, and real-world wisdom. She also co-authored the brand-new book Real Food for Fertility—and if you head to the book’s website, you can read the first chapter for free! 🎉So pour a cozy drink, grab your notebook (or your chart!), and get ready to fall in love with your cycle in a whole new way. 💗Connect with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack on:WebsiteInstagramFacebookHow to Interpret Virtually Any Chart Your Client Throws At YouConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

If you’ve ever felt frustrated that no one ever taught you how your body actually works—especially your menstrual cycle and ovulation—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the foundations of the Fertility Awareness Method so you can start understanding your own body with confidence.Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally, coming off birth control, or just curious about natural fertility tracking, this is the crash course you wish you had in 9th grade. I cover the basics to get you ready for next week’s amazing interview with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign.And if you’re feeling ready to go deeper, I invite you to check out my ​Cycle Charting for Conception Mini-Course​—the same foundational tool I use inside the Brilliant Fertility Program to help clients track with clarity and confidence.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Why I was mad no one taught me this sooner: (hint: bc FAM should be basic body literacy for everyone!)✨ The 3 Pillars of Fertility Awareness: Learn how to track cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and cervix position to understand your fertile window.✨ Cervical Mucus 101: What it looks like, how it changes, and why it's one of the most important signs your body gives you when you’re fertile.✨ BBT & What It Tells Us: I explain basal body temperature tracking and how it helps detect ovulation and reveal hidden health patterns.✨ Cycle Charting Without Obsession: Charting shouldn’t create stress. I share ways to make it empowering—not anxiety-inducing—and link to my mini-course to help you get started.In this gentle introduction to cycle tracking for fertility, my goal is to help you reconnect with your body. If you’ve never learned how to observe your cycle signs, or you’re wondering if your chart is "normal," this episode is your first step.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

This week’s episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast is raw, honest, and deeply personal. I’m sharing a vulnerable part of my life that I’ve never fully opened up about before. After an emotionally triggering experience over the 4th of July weekend, I found myself face-to-face with unresolved trauma from a past relationship—and the emotional intensity that followed felt overwhelming.In this episode, I walk you through the emotions, the realizations, and the healing work I had to do to move through it. If you’re someone navigating the emotional rollercoaster of fertility, or just life in general, this episode is for you. It’s a reminder that healing is not linear, and even years later, we may uncover layers that still need love, attention, and care.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Recognizing old trauma resurfacing: I share how a recent experience triggered memories from an emotionally abusive past relationship and what it taught me about healing.✨ Emotional validation matters: Every feeling you have is valid—grief, anger, shame, or fear. I explain how to hold space for your emotions, even when others don't.✨ The importance of boundaries and protecting your energy: Learn how to notice when someone is draining your energy and how to reclaim your power with loving but firm boundaries.✨ Parenting yourself like you'd parent your future children: A powerful shift that helped me walk away from the past—would I tolerate this for my child? If not, I won’t tolerate it for myself.✨ How to ask for help and why it’s a strength, not a weakness: I walk through the decision to return to therapy and how surrounding yourself with the right support is key to emotional healing and resilience.Whether you're in the thick of a fertility journey or healing from something entirely different, this episode offers a sacred space to breathe, feel, and reflect. These are the kind of conversations that remind us that growth and emotional healing are deeply intertwined.Thank you for being here and witnessing my story. My hope is that you walk away from this episode with a little more compassion for yourself—and maybe, just maybe, a gentle push to ask for the support you truly deserve. 💛Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the brilliant Dr. Nikki DeNezza—a chiropractor, nutritional therapy practitioner, and the one and only Gut Microbiome Queen. Dr. Nikki specializes in helping people navigate complex gut issues like IBS & SIBO and in this episode, we explore how all of that ties directly into your hormones and fertility.Gut health is so much more than digestion—it’s deeply connected to your mood, your cycle, your energy levels, and even your chances of conceiving. Whether you're dealing with bloat, brain fog, or “unexplained infertility,” Dr. Nikki helps break down how the gut might actually be the missing link—and what you can do to start healing.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Why gut health and hormone balance go hand in hand (and what to watch for✨ How chronic gut issues can quietly impact your reproductive system✨Whether tests like the GI Map are actually worth it✨ How compassion, safety, and the nervous system come into play with gut healing ✨ Simple, actionable steps to support your gut and fertility, starting todayDr. Nikki brings so much clarity, compassion, and real talk to this conversation—I know it’ll help you feel more empowered and informed on your path to healing. So grab your favorite tea, maybe your journal, and settle in for a wise, down-to-earth chat that might just change the way you look at your gut. 💛Connect with Dr. Nikki DeNezza on:WebsiteInstagramYouTubeIBS Freedom PodcastConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

This week, I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the amazing Jennifer Edmonds. Jen is a Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, and Breathwork teacher with over 15 years of experience—and she’s someone who truly gets the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive. After a long fertility journey of her own, Jen discovered the power of fertility-focused yoga and it completely changed her life—from easing anxiety and chronic insomnia to rebalancing her thyroid and eventually conceiving naturally.In this episode, we dive deep into how yoga can be a supportive and healing companion on your fertility path—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually, too. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or already have a practice, Jennifer’s insight will help you reconnect with your body and feel more grounded, hopeful, and in tune.Jenniefer’s upcoming Yoga for Fertility 3 Day Event: https://www.elementpilatesyoga.com/waitlistWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ Why fertility yoga is so much more than just stretching or poses✨ How breathwork and movement help regulate your nervous system (hello, stress relief!)✨ What it means to focus on the why behind your desire for a baby✨ How yoga supported Jennifer through the darkest moments of her TTC journey✨ Ways to start incorporating simple, powerful practices into your daily routineJennifer brings such warmth, wisdom, and realness to this conversation—and I know it’ll leave you feeling held and inspired. So grab your favorite tea, maybe light a candle, and settle in for a gentle, soul-nourishing chat. 💛Connect with Jennifer Edmonds on:WebsiteInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookUpcoming Yoga for Fertility 3 Day EventConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

This week’s episode is both deeply personal and incredibly special—I’m celebrating one full year of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! 🎉 Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’re just tuning in, I want you to know how grateful I am to have you in this space. Over the past 52 episodes, we’ve unpacked the emotional layers of fertility, and today’s conversation is no different.We’re diving into one of the most difficult parts of the fertility journey: navigating uncertainty. If you’ve ever felt frozen in indecision, overwhelmed by IVF options, scared of making the “wrong” move, or simply exhausted by not knowing what’s next—this episode is for you. I walk you through gentle, grounded ways to connect back to your own wisdom and make empowered decisions, even in the unknown.Kelsey's experience in the BFP: https://youtu.be/fHOvYFSI6DUBFP is open for enrollment until July 1, 2025!: https://brilliantfertility.com/thebfpWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ The emotional toll of "what ifs": How living in anxiety or regret impacts your ability to feel joy right now—and what you can do about it.✨ Shifting into empowered decision-making: What it looks like to trust yourself, even when there’s no guarantee of the outcome.✨Why there’s no such thing as a wrong decision: A reminder that every step offers a chance to learn, grow, and build self-love.✨Exploring future-self energy: How to "try on" a decision energetically before you make it, so you can move forward with more confidence.✨The power of parts integration: A peek into one of my favorite tools for resolving inner conflict and finding clarity when you're feeling pulled in different directions.Remember, uncertainty doesn’t mean you’re lost—it often means something beautiful is still unfolding. Keep trusting your pace, your timing, your knowing. You are doing so much better than you think.Thank you for walking this journey with me. Here’s to another year of growth, love, and brilliant breakthroughs—one step at a time. 💛Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

If fear has been quietly sitting beside you on your fertility journey—or maybe shouting at you from the front seat—you’re not alone. In this episode, I open up about the very real ways fear can take hold during your trying-to-conceive experience and how it can impact everything from decision-making to your connection with your body. You’ll learn how to recognize when fear is running the show, how to gently soften its grip, and what it looks like to create a more peaceful, supportive inner world as you walk this path. This episode is both tender and empowering—a blend of practical insight and emotional healing.Last Day of 3 Day Fertility Retreat - June 19th at 12PM PST: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreatWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ The real impact of fear on your fertility journey: Understand how fear shapes your thoughts, habits, and even your hormones—often without you realizing it.✨ Why information overload makes fear worse: I explain how constant research and second-guessing often make things worse, not better, and how to reclaim clarity.✨ How to process emotions in a safe, healing way: Learn simple but powerful emotional tools to stop pushing down the hard stuff and start releasing it.✨ The power of intuitive connection to your cycle: Discover how your cycle can become a trusted ally rather than a monthly stressor—through connection, not control.✨ A real client success story that brings hope: Hear how one woman went from hopeless and drained to pregnant in just three months, all by healing her nervous system and reconnecting to her intuition.I know how exhausting it can feel to carry the weight of fear month after month, test after test. But you’re not meant to do this alone. I hope this episode offers you more than information—I hope it offers relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of trust in your process. Healing is possible, and your body is wise. Sending you so much love as you keep going, one gentle step at a time. 💕Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! In this episode, I’m answering a question that’s likely been on your mind: “How can I get pregnant fast?” Whether you’ve just started trying to conceive or you’ve been walking this fertility journey for months (or even years), this episode is for you. There’s so much advice out there, but I want to bring you back to what actually works—the things I’ve seen help real women boost fertility naturally, prepare their bodies for pregnancy, and shorten the wait for that positive test. I’ll also share the emotional and mindset blocks that can silently slow down conception—and how to lovingly release them.This episode blends practical fertility strategies with the soulful support I know you’re craving right now.3 Day Fertility Retreat starting June 12th: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreatWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨The #1 overlooked key to getting pregnant fast: It’s not just about ovulation tracking. Learn what truly sets the foundation for faster conception.✨Daily lifestyle and nutrition shifts to boost fertility naturally: Support your hormones, regulate your cycle, and improve egg quality with simple, effective changes.✨How emotional stress and nervous system dysregulation affect your fertility: Discover why chronic stress or “doing all the things” can actually delay pregnancy—and what to do instead.✨The perfectionism-fertility trap: Are you putting pressure on yourself to get it just right? Learn how letting go of control could help you conceive more quickly.✨Why fertility coaching can accelerate your journey: If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, support can be the missing piece that speeds up your timeline to pregnancy.This episode is like a warm hug wrapped in fertility wisdom. I’m here to remind you that your body isn’t broken. You’re not behind. And with the right tools and support, getting pregnant faster is absolutely possible.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

I’m beyond excited to share this soul-nourishing conversation with Erika—an incredible woman, mama, and friend—who conceived her beautiful, healthy baby at 45. This is the kind of story that leaves you with goosebumps and tears in your eyes in the best way. It’s a story about deep healing and the gentle strength that comes when we stop pushing and start listening.Erika walks us through her journey to wholeness and motherhood. She opens up about how her babies—yes, all of them—guided her from the other side, and how trusting that connection helped her navigate the darkest moments of her life. There’s so much wisdom in what she shares, and her words are like medicine for anyone walking a non-linear fertility path.Upcoming 3 Day Fertility Retreat: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreatWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨What it really looks like to heal on a soul level before pregnancy✨The role of baby communication, spiritual insight, and intuition in Erika’s journey✨How grief, health struggles, and personal transformation shaped her story✨Her belief that miracles happen when we soften, surrender, and stay curious✨Why you don’t need to harden to survive—healing can be tender and deeply personalThis episode is such a gift. Erika’s story holds so much tenderness and truth, and I know it will land right in your heart if you’re walking through a hard chapter or wondering if your time has passed. Her voice is a reminder that you’re not broken, you’re becoming. And those miracles? They don’t always follow timelines—but they can happen. Let this conversation wrap you up like a warm hug and remind you of what’s still possible. 💫Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Welcome back to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! We’ve made it to the final part of our fertility testing series—and this one’s a biggie. I’m diving into the world of functional medicine testing, sharing the insights I’ve gathered from working closely with patients who’ve seen real results. If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more beyond the “standard” fertility labs, this episode is for you.In this episode, I’ll walk you through the functional tests that actually make a difference and how to know when it’s the right time to run them. As always, we remember that every person’s fertility journey is beautifully unique—and your approach should be, too.Upcoming 3 Day Fertility Retreat: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreatWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:💆‍♀️ Adrenal Health Matters: Why a single blood test won’t cut it—and how I use tests like DUTCH to get the full picture of stress hormones.🔥 Is the DUTCH Test Worth It?: The pros, the timing, and how I decide whether or not to use this popular hormone test.🦠 Goodbye GI-MAP?: Why I’ve stopped using this test and how I discovered more meaningful gut insights elsewhere.💖 Hidden Value in Vaginal & Uterine Microbiome Testing: The underutilized but powerful tests like Fertilysis and how they’ve changed outcomes for my patients.⚡ Mitochondria & Inflammation Insights: What your fatigue and brain fog might be telling you—and when it’s worth digging deeper.I’m so grateful you’re here. Whether you're in the thick of TTC or just starting out, remember: your body has wisdom, and your journey deserves care that honors it.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Welcome back to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the most talked-about fertility markers: AMH, or anti-Müllerian hormone. If you’ve ever seen this on your lab results and panicked—you're not alone. AMH is a common source of confusion and anxiety, and today, I’m here to clarify what it really means, how it’s used, and why it doesn’t have to define your fertility future.You’ll learn how I use AMH in clinical practice, when it’s helpful, when it’s not, and how your body’s bigger picture—like stress levels, inflammation, and nutrition—can matter even more than this one hormone. Whether you’re considering IVF or trying to conceive naturally, this episode will help you better understand your options and ease some of the pressure around this misunderstood marker.Fertility Lab Checklist: https://brilliantfertility.com/fertility-lab-guide-downloadTools to Regulate Your Nervous System: https://brilliantfertility.com/regulate-your-nsWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨ What AMH Actually Measures: Learn what anti-Müllerian hormone is, what it reflects in the body, and how it correlates with the number of developing follicles—not the quality of your eggs.✨ The Real-World Use of AMH in Fertility: Discover when AMH is most valuable—like predicting response to IVF stimulation—and why I rarely use it in isolation to make clinical decisions.✨ Why Low AMH Doesn’t Mean It’s Over: I share two incredible patient stories—Amanda and Erica—who both conceived naturally despite extremely low (and even undetectable) AMH levels. Their journeys are living proof that there’s so much more to fertility than just numbers.✨ The Bigger Picture Matters: Explore how chronic stress, inflammation, vitamin D deficiency, and iron levels can all impact follicle health and AMH—and what we can do to support those areas naturally.✨ Why I Sometimes Don’t Test AMH Anymore: I explain how this number can create more stress than clarity for some patients, and how we always have to ask: Will this test actually change the treatment plan?You are not a number. This episode is your reminder that fertility is nuanced, personal, and never defined by a single lab value. If AMH has ever made you feel worried, limited, or discouraged—this conversation is here to bring you peace, clarity, and renewed hope.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

I’m so glad you’re here for part two of our fertility testing series. If you're feeling brushed off by your provider, frustrated by vague lab results, or just intuitively know something deeper is going on in your body—this episode is for you.In this conversation, we’re digging into how to actually get the lab work you need—whether you’re just starting your fertility journey or you’ve been on it a while. I’ll guide you through how to approach providers with clarity and confidence, and share tools to help you step into your personal power—so you can advocate for yourself with more ease (and less stress). We’ll also talk about how to protect your energy during appointments and how to emotionally prepare for what lab results might bring up.If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, make sure you go back—because we covered essential timing, the difference between normal and optimal, and how to understand what’s really being tested. This second part builds directly on that foundation.Fertility Lab Checklist: https://brilliantfertility.com/fertility-lab-guide-downloadTools to Regulate Your Nervous System: https://brilliantfertility.com/regulate-your-nsWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:🌱 Recap of Part One – We quickly revisit the four foundational takeaways from the previous episode to set the stage for understanding this next step.🌱 How to Interact with Your Provider – Tips to go into appointments prepared, grounded, and centered in your personal power (even if past visits have left you feeling dismissed).🌱 Your Provider Works for You – Why it’s okay to expect respect, compassion, and thorough care—and how to identify the qualities of a supportive provider.🌱 Energetic Boundaries – I share a 4-minute energy tool I use daily that can help protect your space and emotional well-being during tough conversations.🌱 Being Your Own Best Advocate – Ways to grow more confident when asking for the care you deserve, even if it feels unfamiliar or hard at first.🌱 Bonus Resource – I share a special meditation called Calling Your Power Back, created just for members of my program, now available if you reach out.I truly hope this episode helps you feel more prepared and more in control of your journey. Remember: you are the expert on your own body, and you deserve to be heard and supported.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Ever wondered why your fertility tests keep coming back "normal" but you're still struggling to conceive? The missing piece might be in the testing details most doctors never share.I tackle the essential topic of fertility blood testing, providing clarity on when to test, which markers matter most, and how to interpret results for optimal fertility outcomes. From understanding the timing of hormone tests to recognizing the gap between "normal" and "optimal" ranges, this episode delivers crucial information for anyone wanting to take control of their fertility journey.Fertility Lab Checklist: https://brilliantfertility.com/fertility-lab-guide-downloadWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨What blood tests are typically run for female fertility testing✨The gaps between standard testing and functional testing✨The critical timing of lab tests within the menstrual cycle✨How we relate mentally and emotionally to lab testingTesting can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when results are presented without context. My goal is to empower you with knowledge so you can walk into your fertility journey with eyes wide open and a strong foundation.Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll explore more testing—like imaging and other diagnostics.Until next time, take such good care of yourself. 💛Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

This week, I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the incredible Lily Nichols. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author — and honestly, a breath of fresh air in the world of prenatal and fertility nutrition. Lily is known for her evidence-based (yet practical!) approach to supporting women through real food. If you've ever felt confused about what to eat while trying to conceive or wondered whether your nutrition really matters on your fertility journey... this episode is for you.Together, we explore what the latest research is telling us, why so many mainstream guidelines might not go far enough, and how you can take back your power with food that truly nourishes you — mind, body, and hormones.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨Why the “one-size-fits-all” prenatal nutrition advice often falls short and what to consider instead✨How nutrient-dense, real food supports egg quality, hormone balance, and a healthy menstrual cycle✨The role of blood sugar (even if you don’t have diabetes!) in your overall fertility✨What Lily’s research and clinical experience have taught her about carbs, supplements, and the myths that need to go✨How to start making gentle, sustainable food choices without perfectionism or guiltLily brings so much compassion, clarity, and wisdom to this conversation — and I know you’ll leave feeling deeply empowered to care for your body in a way that feels good and actually works. Whether you're just beginning your fertility journey or have been at it for a while, this episode will give you the kind of insight that sticks with you. So grab a cozy drink, a nutrient dense snack, and come join us.Connect with Lily Nichols, RDN on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In this episode, we take a slightly different direction and dive into the intersection of fertility and entrepreneurship. I’ll share behind-the-scenes insights from the Brilliant Fertility program and discuss how the business world and the fertility journey share some surprising parallels.Whether you're a business owner or dreaming of starting one, there are important lessons to learn from both worlds, and I’ll reveal some of the strategies and resources that have helped me along the way. Let’s dive into this fascinating connection between making babies and making bank!Your First Digital Product: https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/2148093635/RtF7j7gkFuture Self Meditation: https://www.taramohr.com/book/meet-inner-mentor/✨ Here’s what we explore in this episode:🌸 The Power of Patience: Just like in TTC, building a business takes time. Expecting instant results leads to burnout—success requires nurturing and persistence.💡 Mindset is Key: Fertility and entrepreneurship are both influenced by our mindset. Shifting from a place of stress and control to one of trust and flow creates the space for success.🌟 Intuition and Business: Balancing masculine energy (doing, pushing) with feminine energy (receiving, resting) is crucial in both fertility and business growth.💬 Asking for Help: It’s okay to reach out for support. Whether it's for fertility or business, leaning on others accelerates growth and leads to breakthroughs.🚀 Holistic Approach: Like fertility, running a business holistically—focusing on physical, mental, and emotional health—creates more balance and success.This episode is a reminder that the journey to success—whether in fertility or business—requires both effort and self-compassion. As I continue to learn and grow, I hope these insights help you on your own journey, too. Remember, it’s not just about the destination, but the transformation that happens along the way. Keep going, and be kind to yourself!Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

In today’s episode, I share a recent and unexpected experience that took me and my family to the emergency vet—and the deep personal and fertility lessons it brought with it. Sometimes, life gives us gentle (or not-so-gentle) reminders about what really matters, how we show up, and how we receive support.Whether you're on your own fertility journey or navigating a tough season of life, this episode is here to help you pause, breathe, and connect more deeply with what you need most.Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System: https://brilliantfertility.com/regulate-your-ns3 Day Virtual Fertility Retreat - March 2025 (Replays will be available until April 8, 2025): https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreat✨ Here’s what we explore in this episode:💫 The Power of the Pause: How slowing down in the face of chaos can bring surprising clarity and groundedness.💫 Shifting from Control to Curiosity: Why trying to "fix" everything quickly doesn’t always work—and what it looks like to be open to what's unfolding.💫 Practicing Presence in Hard Moments: How I called on my tools of presence and self-awareness during a moment of fear and uncertainty.💫 The Importance of Receiving: A powerful reminder about the energy of receiving care—and how it mirrors the IVF journey.💫 Letting Hope In: How hope (even when shaky) can carry you, and why it’s okay to let someone else hold that hope for you.This episode is for you if you’re feeling weary, uncertain, or in need of a quiet moment to reflect and feel less alone. Life is always speaking—sometimes through tears, sometimes through waiting rooms, and sometimes through the furry beings we love most.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Spring is the season of renewal, growth, and fresh energy—just like your fertility journey. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this time of year is closely tied to the liver, an organ that plays a crucial role in detoxification, emotional balance, and reproductive health. When the liver is in harmony, hormones flow smoothly, emotions feel lighter, and fertility is naturally supported. But when it’s stagnant, it can lead to stress, hormonal imbalances, and feeling stuck—both physically and emotionally.In this episode, I explore the deep connection between the liver, spring energy, and fertility from a TCM perspective. You’ll learn how to work with your body and the season to gently release tension, improve circulation, and invite more ease into your life.3 Day Virtual Fertility Retreat - March 2025: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreatFollow Your Tao, by Stephanie Nosco: https://www.amazon.com/Follow-Your-Tao-Balancing-Harmony/dp/1801293171✨ Here’s what we explore in this episode:🌱 The Liver’s Role in Fertility – How liver qi (energy) impacts hormonal balance, digestion, and overall reproductive health.🌷 Emotions & Liver Stagnation – Anger, frustration, and stress can create energetic blockages—learn how to release them for better well-being.💨 Daily Practices for Liver Health – Simple ways to move qi and nourish your body, from breathwork and stretching to acupuncture and massage.🍋 Springtime Nutrition – The best foods to support gentle detoxification, boost energy, and balance your hormones naturally.✨ The Power of Presence – How tuning into your emotions and body’s signals can help you feel more connected, grounded, and empowered in your fertility journey.Your body is always working to support you, and when you give it what it needs, it responds with balance and vitality. Let’s welcome the energy of spring, create space for renewal, and step into this season with a sense of ease and possibility. 💖Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Ever wish you could hold onto that peaceful, carefree feeling from vacation and bring it into your daily life? You’re not alone! Life can be overwhelming, and when you’re navigating fertility challenges, stress can feel impossible to escape. But what if you could create small moments of calm and relaxation—right where you are?In this episode, I share practical ways to regulate your nervous system, shift your mindset, and bring more ease into your everyday routine. Whether you're going through IVF, trying to conceive naturally, or just looking for more balance, these simple yet powerful techniques can help you cultivate a greater sense of peace.3 Day Virtual Fertility Retreat - March 2025: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreatTools to Regulate Your Nervous System: https://brilliantfertility.com/regulate-your-ns✨ Here’s what we explore in this episode:🌿 Why relaxation isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential: Understanding how stress impacts your nervous system, hormones, and overall well-being.💆‍♀️ Practical tools for nervous system regulation: Discover easy techniques like EFT tapping, bilateral movement, and other calming exercises to help bring ease into your day.🛑 Dealing with the frustration of hearing “just relax”: How to reframe this unhelpful advice and use it as a cue for self-compassion and self-care.🏝 Bringing vacation vibes into daily life: Simple ways to create micro-moments of relaxation and joy, even when life feels chaotic.💡 Why practicing calm makes it easier to access when you need it most: How building a habit of relaxation can make stressful moments feel more manageable.Relaxation doesn’t have to be reserved for special occasions—it can be a part of your everyday life. With the right tools and a little practice, you can access a sense of peace, no matter what challenges come your way. Sending you love, encouragement, and a little vacation magic today and always! 💛Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Your body is always communicating with you—but are you listening? So many of us move through life disconnected, ignoring the subtle messages our bodies send until they turn into loud, unavoidable signals. In this episode, I invite you to slow down, tune in, and begin rebuilding that trust with your body.I walk you through a simple yet powerful practice that will help you start your day with awareness, gratitude, and self-compassion. Whether you're on a fertility journey, healing from burnout, or simply wanting to feel more connected to yourself, this practice can bring profound shifts.Upcoming Event: 3 Day Virtual Fertility Retreat - March 2025: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreat✨ Here’s what we explore in this episode:A gentle morning ritual – A simple check-in practice to create space for self-awareness.Breath as a bridge – How conscious breathing connects your mind and body, helping you feel grounded and present.Finding gratitude for your body – Even in difficult moments, there’s always something to appreciate.Breaking through resistance – It’s normal to struggle with listening to your body—here’s how to move through that with compassion.Reconnecting with body wisdom – Practical ways to strengthen the trust between you and your body, even if it feels foreign at first.Mark your calendar! Our next 3-day virtual fertility retreat begins March 20th! This event is always deeply transformational, and I’d love for you to be part of it.This episode is a reminder that your body is not the enemy—it is wise, intuitive, and always working for you. When you slow down and listen, you open up space for healing and transformation.Sending you love, patience, and trust as you deepen your connection with your body. 💫Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

The fertility journey can bring up so many emotions—hope, excitement, and unfortunately, stress and anxiety too. If you’ve ever felt like your mind is running in circles with worry, this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Dr. Nicole Cain, a naturopathic doctor and mental health expert, to talk about how to panic-proof your journey so you can navigate the ups and downs with more ease.Dr. Cain is the author of Panic Proof and a specialist in integrative, trauma-informed mental health care. She brings a unique blend of psychology, medicine, and holistic healing to the table, making her insights both practical and deeply transformative. In this episode, she shares actionable tools to help you regulate your nervous system, shift anxious thoughts, and create more emotional balance—even when things feel uncertain.Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System: https://brilliantfertility.com/regulate-your-nsWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:✨The 4-step process to train your brain to handle stress more easily✨Why understanding how your nervous system works can help you stop anxiety in its tracks✨The power of “rescuing yourself” from stress and how to put it into action✨How small, daily discomforts (like cold showers!) can actually strengthen your emotional resilience✨Simple, no-cost practices that can help you feel more in control and at easeWhether you’re in the middle of your fertility journey or just beginning, this conversation will leave you feeling more empowered, hopeful, and equipped to handle whatever comes your way. You don’t have to stay stuck in stress—you can create a sense of peace. Tune in now, and let’s dive in together! 💖Connect with Dr. Nicole Cain on:InstagramWebsitePanic Proof BookFree 9 types of Anxiety QuizConnect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Fertility isn’t just a physical journey—it’s an emotional and spiritual one too. When you’re over 35, the outside world bombards you with messages about your "declining" fertility, making it easy to feel discouraged. But here’s the thing: fertility is so much more than numbers. In this episode, I’m diving into the deeper layers of this journey—how your emotions, self-worth, and spiritual alignment all play a role in conception. If you’ve been feeling pressure, doubt, or fear, this conversation will help you reconnect with your body, trust your path, and step into a more peaceful mindset.FREEBIE:Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System: https://brilliantfertility.com/regulate-your-ns✨ What we’re covering in Part 2:1️⃣ The Emotional Weight of the ‘Clock’ – The fear of running out of time can create stress that actually works against your fertility. I’ll share ways to let go of the pressure and trust that you’re not behind.2️⃣ Your Fertility & Self-Worth – How you feel about yourself impacts how you experience your fertility journey. We’ll talk about shifting from self-doubt to self-love and why that matters on a deeper level.3️⃣ Energetic Blocks & How to Clear Them – Sometimes, the things holding us back aren’t physical but energetic—like old fears, past disappointments, or subconscious beliefs. I’ll guide you through how to identify and release these blocks.4️⃣ Spiritual Practices for Fertility – Small but powerful practices—like visualization, journaling, and meditation—that help you align with the energy of creation and call in your baby with love.5️⃣ Trusting That You’re Meant to Be a Mother – Doubt and fear are normal, but deep down, you are meant for this. We’ll talk about how to reconnect with that knowing and hold space for your dream to unfold.✨ If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen! These two episodes go hand in hand to give you a full picture of fertility after 35.You are not too old. Your fertility journey is sacred, and it’s unfolding in its perfect timing. Trust yourself, trust your body, and trust that your baby is on their way to you. I hope this episode brings you a sense of peace, reassurance, and hope.If you loved this episode, be sure to check out my past episodes “Finding Happiness Through Infertility and Adoption with Dr. Nicole Woodard” and “Unconditional Love and Trauma Healing with Dr  Julie Von” for even more fertility insights.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey! 

Is 39 too old to have a baby? That’s the question so many women ask, and today, I’m diving deep into this topic. As I approach my 39th birthday, I’ve been reflecting on the fear and misinformation surrounding fertility after 35. In this episode, I’ll break down what really happens to our fertility in our late 30s, what we can control, and why mindset is one of the most powerful tools we have in this journey.If you’re feeling anxious about your age and your ability to conceive, this episode will give you a fresh perspective—and some practical steps you can take right now to support your fertility.FREEBIES:10 Steps to Optimize Sleep and Circadian Rhythm: https://brilliantfertility.com/guide-to-sleepFertility Lab Checklist: https://brilliantfertility.com/fertility-lab-guide-downloadWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:1️⃣ The Truth About Fertility at 35+: There’s a huge misconception that fertility plummets at 35, but that’s simply not true. I talk about what actually happens to egg count, egg quality, and overall reproductive health in your late 30s—and why you have more time than you think.2️⃣ Why Mindset Matters More Than You Think: What you believe about your fertility affects how you feel, the choices you make, and even your physical health. I share strategies for shifting out of fear and into confidence—because stress and anxiety don’t serve you in this process.3️⃣ How to Make the Most of This Time: Instead of stressing about the clock, focus on what you can control. I talk about how optimizing your nutrition, sleep, stress, and environmental exposures can have a huge impact on egg health and overall fertility.4️⃣ Getting a Head Start with a Proactive Fertility Workup: Too many women wait until they struggle to conceive before getting their fertility checked. I explain why getting a thorough workup before trying can save you time, money, and unnecessary frustration. I also share a free lab guide that outlines the tests I recommend to get a full picture of your reproductive health.If you’ve been feeling the pressure of time, I want you to take a deep breath and know that you’re not alone. Age is just one factor in fertility, and there are so many things you can do to support your body and mind on this journey. Let’s shift the focus from fear to empowerment.Connect with us on:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBrilliant FertilityYouTubeTools to Regulate Your Nervous SystemReady to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.Stay tuned for more episodes filled with tips, personal stories, and expert advice to support you on your fertility journey!