Podcasts about fertility coach

Progesterone is one of the most important hormones for fertility, healthy ovulation, and sustaining early pregnancy, yet so many women are never taught how it actually works.In this episode, Dr. Leah and Dr. Morgan sit down with fertility nutritionist Sophia Pavia to break down the truth about low progesterone, luteal phase defects, ovulation quality, and why so many women today are struggling with hormone imbalances, infertility, and pregnancy loss.We unpack how progesterone is made, why ovulation is essential for healthy hormone balance, what “unopposed estrogen” really means, and the signs your luteal phase may need support. Sophia also explains why conventional medicine can be hesitant about progesterone supplementation, when it may be appropriate, and how nutrition, stress, blood sugar balance, and cycle tracking can help support stronger ovulation and healthier progesterone production naturally.If you're trying to conceive, navigating recurrent loss, or simply want to better understand your hormones, this episode is packed with practical education and empowering insight.00:00 Intro + Sophia Returns To The Podcast01:24 Why Low Progesterone Matters for Fertility02:34 Why So Many Women Struggle with Progesterone Today13:17 How PCOS, Endometriosis & Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Affect Progesterone15:49 How Progesterone Is Actually Made in the Body19:59 Estrogen vs Progesterone: What Balance Really Means25:49 Can You Have a Weak Ovulation?33:40 Egg Quality vs Progesterone: Which Comes First?35:24 Why Doctors Often Hesitate to Prescribe Progesterone41:59 When Progesterone Supplementation May Help46:16 Signs Your Luteal Phase Needs Support47:56 How to Support Progesterone Naturally50:42 Where to Find Sophia + Final EncouragementResources From This Episode:Sophia's Website - https://www.ttcnutritionist.com/Follow Sophia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ttc.nutritionistOther Related Episodes:Episode #31: The Power of Progesterone - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-as-a-mother/id1663942916?i=1000625679300Episode #108: Surviving a Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy with Sophia Pavia - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-as-a-mother/id1663942916?i=1000703730128Healthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at EarthleyUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERUse code HAAM and save 10% at Fond

Caitlin Townsend went from feeling burnt out and stuck in her career as a chef to building a thriving fertility coaching business that supports her ideal lifestyle. In this episode of The Wealthy Coach Podcast, Kendra sits down with Caitlin for a behind-the-scenes look at her journey from making $12K months to reaching $60K months by building a business in a way that actually felt aligned for her.Caitlin shares how she navigated the transition from working in a demanding culinary career to becoming a fertility coach, the mindset shifts that helped her stop playing small, and the strategies that allowed her to grow without relying on constant hustle. They discuss everything from creating a clear offer and building confidence with sales conversations to finding the right balance between business growth and personal freedom.This episode is a great reminder that success doesn't have to look like someone else's version of entrepreneurship. Caitlin's story shows what's possible when you combine the right strategy with persistence, self-belief, and a business model that supports the life you actually want to live.In this episode:From $12K to $60K Months: The Pricing and Revenue Shifts That Changed EverythingWhy Collaborating With Other Practitioners Can Create More Stability and GrowthFinding Your Niche: How Clear Positioning Helps You Attract the Right ClientsBuilding Sales Confidence and Creating Better Client ConversationsThe Money Mindset Work That Supports Long-Term Business GrowthCaitlin's Bio:Caitlin Townsend is a certified fertility health coach and professionally trained chef who traded the chaos of restaurant kitchens for a life of freedom, flexibility, and deeply meaningful work. After years of navigating her own fertility journey, Caitlin found her calling in helping other women do the same, combining her nutrition training with lived experience to guide women through the physical, emotional, and hormonal complexities of trying to conceive. She works one-on-one with clients using functional lab testing to identify the root causes standing between them and the pregnancy they want. Now pregnant herself after years on the fertility path, Caitlin brings both professional expertise and genuine personal understanding to every client she works with. When she is not coaching, you will find her on her little farmhouse property, tending her garden and enjoying the slow, intentional life she built on her own terms.Connect with Caitlin: https://www.nourishbycaitlin.com/

What happens when a doctor is told she needs IVF to get pregnant and decides there has to be another way? Today's episode features Dr. Kela Smith, a holistic doctor, fertility coach, and business strategist, who joins Marc for a fascinating conversation about one of the most personal and fastest growing niches in the coaching world!  Do you have something that helps coaches, like a program, a product or a service? If you'd like to get your offer out to about 100,000 coaches, Marc currently has openings for partnerships (with a special summer offer), and you can get the details and book a call to chat with him about it at www.jvwithmarc.com/!  This episode was edited and produced by Marc's brother Matt and his team and PodAssist, and right now they're offering listeners of this show a very special discount on their services. You can now get your brand-new audio podcast launched in as little as 2 weeks for just $297 US, which is $400 off their regularly-priced package by mentioning this show. That's just $297 to get personally coached and supported by Matt, from concept to your show going live, and all you have to do is visit PodAssist.com to learn more and book a call. But hurry, being a small team their spots are limited, and don't forget to mention that Marc sent you!  What You'll Hear In This Episode: How Dr. Kela paved the way in the fertility coaching space when nobody was talking about it. Why fertility coaches work alongside the medical system rather than replacing it, and the specific things they focus on instead. How Dr. Kela built her business from zero with Facebook Lives and how much the online landscape has shifted since she started. The way she pieced together her certification framework from scratch after she couldn't find one that already existed. What sets Dr. Kela's certification apart from others in the space and why she believes you can only take your clients as far as you're willing to go yourself. Why she started moving people off social media and onto her email list from the very beginning. The number one struggle holding fertility coaches back from growing their businesses right now.  LINKS:  Get Dr. Kela's Free Fertility Roadmap!  Her Website, Instagram & Podcast Marc's Recent Appearance on Dr. Kela's Fertility Coaching Mastery Podcast Power Tribes: How Certification Can Explode Your Business by Mitch Russo Book a no-obligation 1:1 strategy call with Marc for your coaching business: http://www.chatwithmarcm.com If you'd like more coaching clients without sending cold messages or spending money on ads, the Natural Born Coach Program is for you. Get the details here! http://www.nbcprogram.com Join The Coaching Jungle Facebook Group! http://www.thecoachingjungle.com Become a Coaching Jungle VIP member which includes special posting perks in the group to reach almost 30,000 potential clients! http://www.myjunglevip.com Grow your business with The Coaching Jungle Mastermind! http://www.coachingjunglemastermind.com If you have a product or service that helps coaches, and you'd like to get it in front of 100,000 of them: http://www.jvwithmarc.com

Have you heard of the new trend ‘Spermmaxxing'? On social media, people are using this as a term to describe ways you can increase the quality and quantity of your sperm. The approaches to this range anywhere from getting more sleep and eating better, to eating raw garlic and dipping your testicles in ice water…So, does any of this actually work?Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and author of ‘Still Trying to Conceive'.

Have you heard of the new trend ‘Spermmaxxing'? On social media, people are using this as a term to describe ways you can increase the quality and quantity of your sperm. The approaches to this range anywhere from getting more sleep and eating better, to eating raw garlic and dipping your testicles in ice water…So, does any of this actually work?Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, Fertility Coach and author of ‘Still Trying to Conceive'.

In 2024, the average age of a mother giving birth was 33.3. Last year, over 40% of the patient population in the Rotunda Hospital was over 35. It's clear that women across the country are choosing to have kids later in life.But, we also know that choosing to have a baby later can be a source of many fertility issues. Doctors and Fertility Coaches across the country are encouraging women to start thinking about their fertility plan, but many don't want to hear it.For more on this, Ciara Doherty is joined by Fertility Coach and author of ‘Still Trying to Conceive', Helena Tubridy...

This episode is a replay of a previous episode with Nichelle Sublett where she shared about her fertility journey. We are replaying this episode today because Nichelle came on the podcast again to talk about her fertility coaching program, which is called Start Asking Fertility. 

Today Heidi interviewed Nichelle Sublett, Fertility Coach and founder of Start Asking Fertility, a coaching program for individuals and couples walking through a fertility journey. Here is a little more about Nichelle Sublett and this episode. In Nichelle Sublett's words: "I'd like to discuss why I became a fertility coach, the services I offer, and why working with me will help people feel empowered, supported, and confident while navigating their fertility journey—whether that means trying to conceive naturally, undergoing treatments like IVF, or exploring alternative paths to parenthood.. I want the listeners to truly understand the benefit and value of working with a fertility coach when trying to conceive, and that it's quite different from traditional CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). I am happy to give updates on my current life and how going through infertility has shaped me as a mother to my two kids. As a fertility coach, I help singles and couples thrive, rather than just survive their unique fertility journeys. I work with clients for a minimum of 8 weeks, and give them emotional support, help them identify lifestyle changes, educate them on holistic options, assist with treatment decisions, help them identify triggers, give them tangible coping strategies, help them build resilience, and prepare them for doctor's appointments. I provide 1:1, confidential coaching sessions to provide extra support, while helping them find connection and make informed decisions. My mantra is to empathize, educate, and empower."   3 Key takeaways from the podcast that listeners will learn today: You don't have to navigate infertility alone. Infertility is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, but support is available. A fertility coach provides emotional, mental, and strategic guidance to help you feel empowered and in control. Listeners will learn why fertility coaching is different from traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Fertility journeys are unique, and the support should be unique too.   3 Keywords that people would want to search when looking for content that you would provide in this episode: IVF journey Fertility coaching Infertility support   Favorite baby product or new motherhood product? What would you buy for someone who was currently pregnant or a new parent?: Swaddle Me Velcro swaddles and the Haakaa Silicone Pump   Nichelle Sublett, a fertility coach, mom of two IVF miracles, wife, infertility warrior, miscarriage survivor, fertility advocate, Mrs. NC 2018, TEDx Speaker, and the Founder of Start Asking Fertility. I live in Charlotte, NC and I have a master's in medical science and 15 years experience as a medical liaison. I previously worked for two big pharmaceutical companies and a national healthcare system. Website: Start Asking Fertility Instagram: @startaskingfertility and @nichellewsublett TikTok: @nichellewynnsublett YouTube Channel: @startaskingfertility, (1) Nichelle Sublett - YouTube ___________________________________________________________________ We have seats available in Birth Story Academy. Join today for $50 off with code LOVE at https://www.birthstory.com/online-course   Resources: Birth Story Academy Online Course Shop My Birthing Workbooks and Guides   I'm Heidi, a Certified Birth Doula, and I've supported the deliveries of over one thousand parents in my career. On the Birth Story Podcast, I'll take you on a journey through your pregnancy by providing you education through storytelling. I provide high-level childbirth education broken down to make it super digestible for you because I know you are a busy person on the go. Plus, because I am so passionate about birth outcomes, you will hear from many of the top experts in labor and delivery. Connect with Me! Instagram (you will find my Birth Bounds in stories each week!) YouTube Birth Story Boutique Doula + Pregnancy Concierge Services in Charlotte, NC Birth Story Media™ Website Pinterest  

Episode #437 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about What Clients Actually Look for When Hiring a Fertility Coach. Each month, the final episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is dedicated to coaches and those who aspire to become coaches, providing skills and insights you can apply directly to your own coaching practice. Whether you're brand new to this path or already working in the health and wellness space, you'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business: https://www.fertilitycoachingmastery.com/ For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

Is your body more fertile than you've been told?If you've been handed a discouraging diagnosis, told your options are limited, or simply feel like time is running out — this episode is for you.Today, Dr. Orlena sits down with Sonia Ribas, fertility coach and founder of The Fertility Solution, who has helped over 700 babies come into the world — many born to women who were told it simply wasn't possible. Working with women aged 35 to 46, Sonia brings a refreshingly holistic approach to a topic that's often reduced to cold statistics and clinical interventions.In this conversation, you'll discover three ideas that could completely shift the way you think about fertility:First, why egg quality matters far more than egg quantity — and how improving your mitochondrial health could dramatically increase your chances of conceiving, regardless of your age or AMH levels.Second, why fertility is really a byproduct of your overall health — and how hidden factors like chronic stress, inflammation, blood sugar, and even emotional trauma may be quietly working against you without you even realising it.And third, why sustainability and personalisation are the true secrets to success — because a plan that doesn't fit your real life simply won't work, and the women who see miracles are the ones who find their version of doing things right.Sonia shares her signature three-step Detox, Nourish, Flow framework, real client stories (including a woman who was diagnosed with menopause and conceived within three months of working together), and her clear message to every woman who's struggling: don't lose hope, and don't try to do this alone.Whether you're actively trying to conceive or simply curious about how lifestyle shapes fertility, this is a conversation full of insight, warmth, and genuine possibility.Connect with SoniaWebsite: https://www.soniaribas.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/soniaribascoach/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SoniaRibasCoach Sign up for the Stop Dieting and Start Thriving Video: https://www.drorlena.com/stop-dietingLooking for support? Book a free call with Dr Orlena: https://www.drorlena.com/book-a-call-dr-o 

Episode #432 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about How to Build Confidence as a New Fertility Coach. Each month, the final episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is dedicated to coaches and those who aspire to become coaches, providing skills and insights you can apply directly to your own coaching practice. Whether you're brand new to this path or already working in the health and wellness space, you'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business: https://www.fertilitycoachingmastery.com/ For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

Let's talk about period blood clots. Are they normal? A problem? Why doesn't your OBGYN seem to know what to do with them? As a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, I get these questions a lot. Western medicine doesn't have a lot to offer, though. So, what about eastern medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has long focused on the quality of menstruation and has developed patterns related to period clots. This episode with licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, Emily Kuentz, explains this eastern perspective and how it can provide resources to women struggling with blood clots. In this episode, we explore:⭐️ The five reasons women may have period clots, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine⭐️ The eastern vs western explanations for period clots⭐️ One surprising thing you can start doing to potentially help blood clots like thisNOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.GUEST BIO: Emily Kuentz, M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®, Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM)® is a licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, Fertility Coach, and owner of Trinity Oak Acupuncture. She has been in practice for over 20 years. She earned her Master of Science degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego and completed advanced training at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, along with an intensive apprenticeship under renowned herbal gynecologist Steven Clavey in Melbourne, Australia. Emily specializes in Women's Health, including hormonal imbalances, PMS, infertility, IVF and IUI support, endometriosis, PCOS, and pregnancy care. She integrates Eastern and Western medicine to create powerful, personalized treatment plans. With a gentle, faith-centered approach, Emily views each patient as God's unique design and is passionate about restoring balance, empowering women, and guiding them toward abundant health and healthy pregnancies.SHOW NOTES:Trinity Oak Acupuncture & WellnessThe Fertility Breakthrough ProgramEmily on InstagramSend us Fan MailSupport the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...

Episode #425 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about What Certification Really Gives You as a Fertility Coach. Each month, the final episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is dedicated to coaches and those who aspire to become coaches, providing skills and insights you can apply directly to your own coaching practice. Whether you're brand new to this path or already working in the health and wellness space, you'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business: https://www.fertilitycoachingmastery.com/ For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

Episode #419 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Why Becoming a Fertility Coach Is the Best Decision You Can Make in 2026. Each month, the final episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is dedicated to coaches and those who aspire to become coaches, providing skills and insights you can apply directly to your own coaching practice. Whether you're brand new to this path or already working in the health and wellness space, you'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business: https://www.fertilitycoachingmastery.com/ For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

After New York's Mayor Zohran Mamdani floated the idea of introducing a baby box scheme to his city, the Scottish government sent him one of theirs. But, should we have one in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, former Midwife and Fertility Coach.

Weclome back to Private Parts: This week Fertility Coach and Best Selling Author Liberty Mills reveals how fertility in both women and men is affected by our environment and lifestyle choices more than we know, and why so many women are choosing to have children alone!She also opens up about her own difficult journey with Lupus and how she managed to reduce her symptoms and have a happy and active life!

Weclome back to Private Parts: This week Fertility Coach and Best Selling Author Liberty Mills reveals how fertility in both women and men is affected by our environment and lifestyle choices more than we know, and why so many women are choosing to have children alone! She also opens up about her own difficult journey with Lupus and how she managed to reduce her symptoms and have a happy and active life!

Join us at the free live workshop on November 4th! Overcome Unexplained Infertility Workshop   If you've been asking yourself, “Why am I not getting pregnant?” even though you're tracking your cycle, eating clean, and doing all the “right” things — this episode will feel like a deep exhale. As a fertility coach, RN, and HTMA practitioner, I've worked with so many Christian women who've been told everything looks “normal” on paper — but they still can't conceive. In this episode, I'm breaking down five common patterns I see in women struggling with unexplained infertility that are often overlooked in conventional care. We'll talk about: Why your lab work might look fine, but your minerals say otherwise How stress and adrenal depletion quietly block fertility The role of iodine, hormone signaling, and deeper root causes What your body could be trying to tell you — and where to start Whether you're feeling burned out, spiritually discouraged, or just ready for someone to finally explain what's going on in a way that makes sense — this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.   Join The Conception Connection  The Conception Connection    Shop my favorite fertility boosting supplements Rise + Source   Let's do HTMA together! The HTMA Bundle   Take the Quiz What is your next best step to help you get pregnant?   Grab the Free Checklist: Fertility Checklist and Guide   Let's connect on Instagram: @fruitfulfertilityco  

In Davina McCall's new book, she talks about the challenge of keeping sex interesting and less functional while couples try to conceive. So, how do you keep the heat alive?Joining Seán to discuss is Helena Tubridy, former Midwife turned Fertility Coach…

Kendyl Morris is an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Certified Integrative Medicine Health Coach, and Fertility Coach with over a decade of experience helping individuals, couples, and groups navigate their paths toward inner transformation and holistic well-being. With a deep understanding of the intricate mind-body connection, Kendyl specializes in helping clients regulate stress through tailored, evidence-based approaches that meet their unique needs.Agenda:There are 3 specialties that you have: hypnotherapy, conscious conception, and breathwork: what's your unifying factor here? What have been your influences for your work?Let's break down each, one by one: Hypnotherapy: What is this? Why would a person do this? What kind of benefits do you see?What's a session like? How often are sessions recommended? What are the cadence options? (like weekly x 6 wks vs once/ month, etc). How is this different from regular therapy and how would you recommend to juxtapose it with ongoing traditional therapy? Will you make a person sqwack like a chicken? Just kidding. What I meant to say is, is everybody hypnotizable?How does this work telehealth, like over the internet? Can anybody in the US/ abroad access your services? What are the costs & how do people access you? Conscious Conception: omg- the two things that would change the world we know from public health would be to increase equity & invest in the first 1000 days of life. Tell us about your program. Why is it so important to conceive consciously? Does the man really play any role in the health of the pregnancy/ infant? What if you are already well into your pregnancy & learn about your services? How early should somebody seek out your services? What are the costs & how do people access you?Breathwork: why does breath work matter? What is it doing physiologically inside of us? Why are there so many different kinds of breath work? What kind(s) have you been trained in? What kind(s) do you teach? How do you recommend people use breathwork in their pantheon of interventions/ practices? Daily/ periodic/ seasonal/ etc? Are there specific conditions or situations for which you recommend the breathwork that you teach? How come sometimes people report getting more anxious when they do breath work? What do you recommend to help them? What are the costs & how do people access you? 

Diana Wassef is a Lebanese-Egyptian living in upstate New York with her lovely husband Patrick and two furry creatures Qi-Qi & Umpa. Her work centers on menstrual cycle awareness, natural fertility, and cyclical living as a path to deeper embodiment. She guides women toward reconnecting with their inner rhythm, and runs Cremona Studios — a sustainable fashion label rooted in the phases of the cycle and the stories woven within them.We begin our conversation hearing about Diana's background, her love for Lebabon and why she left. After suffering for most of her life with painful menstrual cycles, she at last finds a course that awakens her to a new relationship to her cycle and cyclical living. She shares about the 4 phase cycle and how this awareness transformed her life. After years of building this new relationship and some additional training, she now supports women who are seeking a deeper relationship with their cycle, whether it be because of the inherent beauty of it, or because of a specific need to balance things out or support a fertility journey. Diana shares honestly about her own fertility journey and the two pregnancy losses she's experienced in this past year. We get a little personal together about these loses we've both experienced and how we hope having these conversations will help to normalize the discussion around pregnancy loss to better support those experiencing it.We also dip into her clothing line, and how she went from a goth designer to one aligned with the seasons of the menstrual cycle. Yes, you heard "Bloody Romper."She offers regular "womb circles" in the area. Stay in tuned via her IG account for all the goodness.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast

Episode #380 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about the Must-Have Tools as a Fertility Coach. Each month, the final episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is dedicated to coaches and those who aspire to become coaches, providing skills and insights you can apply directly to your own coaching practice. Whether you're brand new to this path or already working in the health and wellness space, you'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business: https://www.fertilitycoachingmastery.com/ For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

In this episode of IVF Uncovered, Tasha Blasi sits down with esteemed holistic health expert Andrea Beaman to discuss the concept of blood deficiency, its symptoms, and its implications on fertility and overall health. Andrea shares her insights on how to recognize blood deficiency through various symptoms and offers natural and cost-effective remedies including nutrient-dense foods and traditional Eastern medicine approaches. Additionally, the two discuss the detrimental effects of modern conveniences and advocate for a return to more natural and mindful living practices. This episode is packed with practical advice and underscores the importance of holistic health practices for well-being.   ***Special Offer for Podcast Listeners - Enjoy 20% off at andreabeaman.com with coupon HEALTHY20   Connect with our Guest:  Andrea's website: https://andreabeaman.com/  Health is Wealth Community andreabeaman.com/healthcommunity   Get Personalized IVF Support: ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF! NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!) Connect with Tasha + Access IVF Success Resources: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook    For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com   About the Host: Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health

In this episode of IVF Uncovered, Tasha Blasi takes a critical look at the emotional and psychological impacts of the IVF process. Drawing from personal experiences, Tasha emphasizes the importance of reclaiming control and self-worth during IVF. The need for self-empowerment, holistic health practices, and maintaining a positive yet realistic perspective are crucial to a more fulfilling and less draining IVF experience and this episode provides actionable advice on setting boundaries, advocating for oneself, and recognizing the emotional and physical toll of the IVF journey.    Get Personalized IVF Support: ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF! NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)   Connect with Tasha + Access IVF Success Resources: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com   About the Host: Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.   Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health  

On this episode, Ali talks to Julia Midwinter, a Fertility and Pregnancy Mindset Coach who supports women struggling to conceive or who are pregnant after IVF or miscarriage. Julia shares her own infertility journey, including her diagnosis of endometriosis, her five year journey to conceive her son through IVF, and her two miscarriages. She talks about ovarian cysts, fertility acupuncture, and how she felt navigating all of the above. She also talks about what she learned from her own infertility coach, and why she decided to become one. "So many of us have experienced the elation of having a positive pregnancy test, and then the devastation of it being taken away," Julia says. "However lonely you feel, there are so many other people experiencing the same." For more info, go to www.pineapplecoaching.co.ukFollow on IG: @pineapplefertilitycoaching TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Endometriosis; IVF; miscarriage; pregnancy after loss; mental health; secondary infertility; fertility coaching; acupuncture; ovarian cystsEPISODE SPONSORS: BEAUTIFUL BIRD AND WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksThe latest book in the Work of ART series, “Beautiful Bird” tells the story of three parents, one incredible boy and a family built with love—and a little bit of science.Pre-orders are available now! The first 150 copies will be Personalized, Signed and Numbered! Don't miss out on this limited edition! Tap the link in bio and stories to order your copy today.When Helen decides to have a baby on her own, she welcomes Jack Bird into the world through IUI with the help of her friend, Aaron. But when Jack is born and needs extra care in the NICU, Aaron and his partner, Blake, fall in love with Jack, too. Together, the three join forces to raise Jack, proving that family isn't about how you start—it's about how you grow.Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFor bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-requestFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipGENERATIONS CRYOVAULTwww.gencryo.comIG: @generationscryovaultWhen you're navigating fertility treatments, every decision feels big—because it is big. But did you know that when it comes to storing your reproductive tissue—including eggs, sperm, and embryos—you DO have a choice? Most clinics automatically store your tissues—or hand you off to their partner. But guess what? It doesn't have to be that way. Enter Generations CryoVault, which believes in the motto, "Your tissues. Your choice." When you choose to work with Generations CryoVault, they help you transfer your tissues securely and easily to their headquarters – a place you can trust. Take control of this part of your journey by visiting gencryo.com. And make sure to mention Infertile AF to receive 1 free month of storage.BELIIG: @belibabywww.belibaby.com Are you thinking about growing your family? Whether you're just starting to plan or are actively trying to conceive, preconception health is key. Beli has vitamins to help both women and men optimize their health before pregnancy. With essential nutrients like Folate, Iodine, and Zinc, Beli ensures your body is ready for this exciting next step. Give yourself and your future baby the best foundation for a healthy start.Visit Belibaby.com today and use code IAF15 for 15% off your first order. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code INFERTILEAF for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code INFERTILEAF for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this throwback episode, we sit down with Bianca Osborne, a fertility coach, nutritionist, and chef, who shares her holistic approach to boosting fertility. Bianca explores the significance of getting your body ready for conception—regardless of your method of conception—natural or assisted medically. From gut health and blood sugar management to knowledge of common pollutants, Bianca provides practical advice to help your body be "baby-friendly." Tune in to discover how small lifestyle changes can make a big difference in your fertility journey. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by unexplained infertility and looking for hope and guidance. Sponsor Note:  Go to ⁠zocdoc.com/hungry⁠ to find and instantly book a top rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of IVF Uncovered, we meet Amy, who shares her inspiring IVF journey. Amy's story begins with three failed IUIs, a heartbreaking miscarriage, and a chemical pregnancy. Determined not to waste any more time, Amy sought expert advice and support instead of relying on unreliable sources. Trusting her instincts and the expertise of Tasha and her team, she successfully got pregnant after just one egg retrieval and embryo transfer. Amy discusses her proactive approach, the importance of advocating for herself, and the benefits of seeking personalized guidance through the IVF process. Now 17 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby girl, Amy reflects on overcoming challenges, maintaining a positive mindset, and the critical role of having the right support system in achieving her dream of starting a family.     Get Personalized IVF Support: ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF! NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)   Connect with Tasha + Access IVF Success Resources: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook    For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com   About the Host: Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.   Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health  

Episode #380 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Finding Your Niche as a Fertility Coach. Each month, the final episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is dedicated to coaches and those who aspire to become coaches, providing skills and insights you can apply directly to your own coaching practice. Whether you're brand new to this path or already working in the health and wellness space, you'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Download a copy of the course catalog - https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/course-catalog Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Busines: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/education For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

In episode #378 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, our guest Becky Ackerman, talks about Sleep--It's So Important, and Yet So Undervalued. More about Becky: Becky Ackerman is a Fertility Coach and the founder of Lily & Bee Fertility. Becky works with women who are struggling to conceive and feel thoroughly stressed out and overwhelmed by the fertility process. Her focus on the connection between the mind and body helps women feel calm, confident, and in control, while also naturally boosting their fertility. Becky lives in New Jersey with her husband and three children, and if she's not working, chances are good you can find her on a tennis court. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew's Fertility Tea: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/fertility-tea Follow Becky on Instagram: @‌lilyandbeefertility Get your FREE 12 Fertility Journal Prompts to Reduce Stress and Boost Your Mindset HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

While the journey is challenging, there are paths to success with the right approach and mindset. In this episode of IVF Uncovered, Tasha Blasi discusses navigating infertility and infertility treatments during Infertility Awareness Month. Listen in as she shares her extensive experience answering questions about IVF, fertility, and maintaining hope. She also outlines a detailed process for evaluating one's chances of success, emphasizing the importance of looking at both scientific data and personal intuition. Key points include assessing egg and sperm quality, embryo development, and the effectiveness of protocols with real-life examples.   Get Personalized IVF Support: ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF! NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)   Connect with Tasha + Access IVF Success Resources: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook    For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com   About the Host: Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.   Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health  

In this episode of IVF Uncovered, we explore the often overlooked and lesser-known factors that can impact IVF success. While age, egg quality, and sperm quality are commonly cited reasons for failure, this discussion opens up a conversation about aspects within your control. Listen in as we discuss specific details about medication protocols, timing, lab handling, and questions to ask your doctor for a more informed IVF journey. Learn how to navigate these complexities and advocate for yourself effectively to improve your chances of successful implantation and pregnancy.   Get Personalized IVF Support: ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF! NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!) Connect with Tasha + Access IVF Success Resources: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com About the Host: Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health  

You don't have to settle for subpar medical guidance. This episode of IVF Uncovered critically examines prevalent unethical practices in reputable IVF clinics that are costing patients significant time, money, and emotional well-being. By sharing real client stories, the host highlights exorbitant costs, unneeded tests, and profit-driven protocols, urging patients to always question, 'Is this reasonable?' Tasha Blasi stresses the importance of data, personalized treatment, and transparency in fertility care.   Get Personalized IVF Support: ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF! NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)   Connect with Tasha + Access IVF Success Resources: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook    For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com   About the Host: Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.   Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health  

Episode #370 – Are You Ready to Transform Lives? – The 5-Day Become a Fertility Coach Challenge Recap In this special episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, Dr. Kela Smith shares a heartfelt and informative recap of the 5-Day Become a Fertility Coach Challenge - a transformational event for aspiring coaches ready to step into their purpose and build thriving fertility-focused practices. This episode is part of our special "last episode of the month" business series, where we focus on helping wellness professionals and passionate individuals turn their personal journeys and expertise into fulfilling careers as fertility coaches. Whether you're brand new to this path or already working in health and wellness, you'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to take the next step. Ready to transform lives (and your own)? Join the next 5-Day Become a Fertility Coach Challenge starting May 12th! Register now at https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/challenge Can't attend live? Register anyway to receive the recording! (If you're listening after May 12th, the next challenge date is on the same page.) Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @kela_healthcoach About Dr. Kela Smith: Dr. Kela is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the founder of the Hormone Puzzle Society. After overcoming her own fertility struggles using the Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Method, she made it her mission to help others solve their infertility puzzles so they can get and stay pregnant, enjoy healthy pregnancies, and thrive postpartum. Through her virtual health clinic, Dr. Kela provides online coaching and programs for women and couples facing fertility challenges, hormone imbalance, or those simply wanting to optimize pregnancy after infertility. She is also the host of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast, the Solving-Infertility Summit, and the Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Download a copy of the course catalog - https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/course-catalog Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Business: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/education For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

Episode #364 of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is a special episode where our host, Dr. Kela Smith talks about Building your Brand as a Fertility Coach. Each month the last episode of The Hormone Puzzle Podcast is dedicated to coaches and people who want to be coaches to teach you skills that you can use in your own coaching practice so if you're already a coach or maybe you're thinking about becoming one you can learn so many skills from listening to these episodes. More about Dr. Kela: Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic-Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor and the Lead Educator - Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute. After personally battling infertility, she was finally able to conceive by implementing her Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E method (plus cycle optimizing), which takes a holistic approach to preparing the body for pregnancy from the inside out. Since then, she has made it her mission to help other women who are struggling with infertility to optimize their bodies and hormones so they can get pregnant, stay pregnant, have a healthy super baby, and easy postpartum, as well as eliminate symptoms of hormone imbalance. With over 25 years of experience as a professional fitness trainer and wellness educator, Dr. Kela has created 7 courses and published multiple books on fertility, hormones, pregnancy and total body wellness. Her recent book, The Hormone Puzzle Method: Optimizing Pregnancy has all her tips for a healthy, happy pregnancy. She mentors future fertility experts at the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute, which is an accredited and certified institute of higher learning for anyone interested in becoming a fertility coach. She also hosts Solving-Infertility Summit, Healthy Happy Pregnancy Summit and Fertility Coaching Mastery Summit. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by the Hormone Puzzle Society Educational Institute - your gateway to a fulfilling and rewarding career in fertility coaching. Download a copy of the course catalog - https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/course-catalog Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram - @‌kela_healthcoach https://www.instagram.com/kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Coach Roadmap: 3 Steps to Launch a Fertility Coaching Busines: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/education For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@hormonepuzzlesociety.com

Introducing the Fertility Freak podcast.Trying to conceive and feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice? The Fertility Freak Podcast is your go-to source for faith-based fertility insights, expert strategies, and real success stories. Hosted by Michelle Tillman, a fertility strategist with a proven track record of helping women get pregnant naturally, this podcast goes beyond generic TTC tips to help you optimize your fertility—whether you're trying to conceive naturally or preparing for IVF.Click here to listen to the showEach bi-weekly episode breaks down:The science behind natural conception – hormones, cycles, and optimizing fertility.How to prepare your body and mind for IVF to ensure your investment is worth it.Faith-based encouragement – trusting God while taking strategic action.Expert frameworks and step-by-step strategies to maximize your chances of conceiving.Live coaching sessions and real client success stories.------Join a community of women navigating infertility, fertility treatments, and natural conception with clarity and confidence. Listen now and take the next step toward your miracle.Check out Michelle on InstagramContact Us Ask a question or leave a comment, visit shepact.com/voicemail Follow me on Instagram at instagram.com/remiroy Email us: thedrivenintrovert@shepact.com Enjoying the podcast? Share the podcast with a friend: shepact.com/TDIPodcast Leave a review: We'd appreciate it if you could WRITE a review for us. Your support and feedback mean a lot to us. Thank you!

In this episode of IVF Uncovered, Tasha Blasi addresses the controversial topic of genetic testing for embryos during IVF procedures. She shares her evolving perspective, citing extensive experience and data to argue that genetic testing may not always be necessary. Tasha also highlights various scenarios where testing is recommended, addresses potential flaws in the testing process, and emphasizes a patient-first approach over profit motivations.   READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES?  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!) WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [YouTube link]   ADD US ON: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com About the Host:  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health  

Today, Ali is catching up with Mrs. North Carolina 2018 and IVF mom of two, Nichelle Sublett. Ali and Nichelle first spoke on Infertile AF back in 2019 -- and a lot has happened since then! At the time, Nichelle was 32 weeks pregnant with her first baby, son Hudson, who is now five. Nichelle had suffered five miscarriages and felt like her body was broken before Hudson -- and she fills Ali in on the rest of her infertility journey, including navigating Covid with a toddler; feeling like she couldn't complain about motherhood after going through infertility; and their next IVF transfer, which resulted in a second baby, their daughter, Siena. Nichelle also talks about her new fertility coaching business, Start Asking Fertility. "It's my mission to help people thrive through this time versus just survive, because I feel like I just barely survived it," she says. For more, go to https://www.startaskingfertility.com/Follow on IG @startaskingfertilityTOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Infertility; TTC; miscarriage; IVF; egg retrieval; IVF success; infertility community; fertility coaching; PCOS EPISODE SPONSORS: WORK OF ARTAli's Children's Book about IVF and Assisted Reproductive Technologyhttps://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksDo not miss Ali's children's book about IVF! It's been getting rave reviews. “Work of ART” is the story of an IVF kiddo the day he learns he is a “work of ART” (born via IVF and ART). For young readers 4-8. Hardcover. Written by Ali Prato; Illustrated by Federico Bonifacini.Personalized and non-personalized versions are available. Order yours now at https://www.infertileafgroup.com/booksFor bulk orders of 10 or more books at 20% off, go to https://www.infertileafgroup.com/bulk-order-requestFERTILITY RALLYIG: @fertilityrallywww.fertilityrally.comNo one should go through infertility alone. Join the Worst Club with the Best Members at fertilityrally.com. We offer 5 to 6 support groups per week, three private Facebook groups, tons of curated IRL and virtual events, and an entire community of more than 500 women available to support you, no matter where you are in your journey.Join today at link in bio on IG @fertilityrally or at www.fertilityrally.com/membershipEMBRYO SOLUTIONIf you're navigating infertility, have you ever thought about embryo donation as a family building solution? Embryo donation is when one family that has gone through IVF donates their embryos to support the family-building efforts of another family. Embryo Solution is an agency with an important mission: to fill the gap between infertility and excess embryos by connecting all parties involved. Whether you're looking to build your family or you've gone through IVF and you have embryos in storage that you're not sure what to do with, Embryo Solution can help. To find out more go to www.embryosolution.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, I share part one of a live presentation I gave all about holistic approaches to natural conception. I share my journey from conventional pharmacy to holistic practices, emphasizing the importance of natural wellness, intentional living, and reclaiming feminine power. I share practical and energetic strategies for fertility, including proper nutrition, sleep optimization, stress management, and cycle tracking. The episode touches on my personal motherhood journey, the gap in women's healthcare, and the importance of advocating for oneself. Keep an eye out for part two!Want to learn more & dive deeper in my holistic approaches for a natural conception?

In this episode of IVF Uncovered, Tasha BLasi interviews Keri Ford, an expert in somatic healing and its application to various aspects of life, including business, trauma, and fertility. Keri recounts her journey from a personal trainer for Hollywood celebrities to a trauma-trained somatic practitioner. They discuss the principles of somatic work, how it helps release past traumas, and its profound effects on personal and business growth. Stay tuned to the end as Keri shares a practical 'presencing exercise' designed to help individuals reconnect with their bodies and alleviate anxiety.   About Keri Ford:  Keri Ford is the CEO & Founder of Elevate with Keri – a transformational coaching movement and luxury brand dedicated to elevating emotional intelligence and whole-body high performance for the world's top female executives and entrepreneurs. With advanced training as a Behavior Change Specialist and Somatic Practitioner, Keri was awarded by IFAH as one of the Top 100 Global Visionaries and 2023 CEO with the Best Women's Personal Development Platform.   Follow Keri Ford:  Website: https://elevatewithkeri.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkeriford/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/kerilynn.ford LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kerifordofficial Free Breast Explant Guide: https://elevatewithkeri.kartra.com/page/ExplantReleaseCeremony  READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES?  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!) WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [YouTube link]   ADD US ON: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com About the Host:  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health

In this Path to Parenthood episode of IVF Uncovered, Tracy shares her emotional journey through years of fertility treatments, including five failed treatments and Endometriosis surgery. Despite these hardships, she provides heartfelt advice for others on similar paths, highlighting the profound lessons taught by her daughter even before her birth. Tracy's story underscores a transformative path to achieving a life of happiness and greatness. READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES?  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!) WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [YouTube link]   ADD US ON: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com About the Host:  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health

In this episode of IVF Uncovered, we meet Ronit Menasha and Vida Delrahim, founders of WeNatal, a company revolutionizing prenatal supplements by including both male and female health. After experiencing miscarriages, Ronit sought better solutions beyond common dismissals and delved into functional medicine. This led to the creation of WeNatal, the first prenatal designed for both partners. With backing from experts like Dr. Mark Hyman and Kelly Levesque, they aim to transform preconception health conversations globally. Tune in to learn more about their journey, products, and benefits offered, including exclusive discounts.   About our Guests: Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim are the founders of WeNatal, a prenatal supplement company that is transforming the fertility space with the first prenatal supplement optimized for her AND him. WeNatal's mission to change the narrative surrounding fertility and reproductive health is personal; after suffering miscarriages a week apart Ronit and Vida were given little direction on what to do differently. More importantly, the health of Ronit & Vida's partners (including the health of their sperm) was missing from their fertility dialogue completely with doctors… something had to change. WeNatal shifts the fertility journey from "me" to "we” and is backed by industry leading Functional Medicine doctors, nutritionists, and fertility experts, including Dr. Mark Hyman and Kelly LeVeque. With 24 key clean, bioavailable nutrients, WeNatal steps up where other supplements fall short for all things preconception to postpartum for both parents and baby.   Resources Mentioned in this episode:  WeNatal Free Fertility Guide: https://wenatal.com/pages/guide  WeNatal on Instagram: @we_natal  https://www.instagram.com/we_natal/   READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES?  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!) WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [YouTube link]   ADD US ON: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com About the Host:  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health

In this episode of IVF Uncovered, we speak to Dr. Katie Lee, a dentist and oral systemic health expert, who reveals surprising insights about how oral health can impact fertility. Dr. Lee, author of 'Saved by the Mouth,' shares her passion for the mouth-body connection, drawing from personal experience. Recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Dentists in America and International Woman of the Year in Dentistry, Dr. Lee discusses the importance of oral health and its systemic implications. The conversation promises to shed light on a topic not widely known and encourage you to consider the broader impact of your oral hygiene.   Resources Mentioned in this episode:    Get Dr. Katie Lee's book “Saved by the Mouth here: https://katieleedds.com/saved-by-the-mouth    Connect with Dr. Katie Lee: :  IG: @katieleedds https://www.instagram.com/katieleedds  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katieleedds LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieleedds/   READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES?  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!) WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [YouTube link]   ADD US ON: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com About the Host:  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health

In this episode of IVF Uncovered, we meet Machiko, a woman who struggled with IVF treatments for four years, including three egg retrievals and a transfer, while being constantly reminded by her doctor about her age. Devastated and feeling hopeless, Machiko felt trapped by her situation. The discussion focuses on the steps taken together that eventually led Machiko to working with Tasha Blasi and her team and  the joy of having her baby girl.   READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES?  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!) WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [YouTube link]   ADD US ON: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com About the Host:  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health  

When we're in the thick of our fertility journey, we must remember the value of keeping an open mind and heart, trusting the timing of life, and letting go of rigid plans to embrace unexpected blessings. In this episode of IVF Uncovered, Tasha Blasi shares a relatable and poignant personal story that serves as a beautiful reminder to remain open to life's opportunities and to trust that everything happens for a reason.     READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES?  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!) WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [YouTube link]   ADD US ON: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com About the Host:  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health

How do you know if you should use an egg donor? In this episode of IVF Uncovered, Tasha Blasi reviews the facts and dispels myths regarding using an egg donor and provides guidance on how to determine if it's the right choice. Myths such as "an egg donor guarantees pregnancy" and concerns over the child "wanting another mother" are addressed and debunked. Tasha also shares valuable resources and key steps to include in the process.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  GoStork https://gostork.com/  Donor Concierge: https://www.donorconcierge.com/  Sun Ray Fertility Law: https://sunrayfertility.com/   READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES?  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)   ADD US ON: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com About the Host:  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health

Meet Sofia. She had quite an emotional journey through five failed IVF cycles and the subsequent physical and mental exhaustion she experienced. Listen in as she describes how a turning point came after engaging with a webinar with the FU project, where she sought support and guidance. Sophia also  talks about the significant changes she made to her nutrition and lifestyle, which led to improved health markers and eventually a successful pregnancy at 44. This is a story about  trusting oneself and challenging medical advice when it doesn't feel right.   READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES?  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS?  Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don't take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!) WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [YouTube link]   ADD US ON: ► YouTube ► Instagram ► Facebook  For more information, email us at support@tashablasi.com About the Host:  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject. Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women's Health

On today's episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Sonia Ribas @soniaribascoach shares her journey from a marketing executive to a fertility coach, emphasizing the importance of holistic approaches to fertility. She discusses common challenges faced by individuals trying to conceive, the often unnecessary reliance on IVF, and the critical role of personalized treatment plans. Sonia highlights the impact of oxidative stress on fertility and the significance of mindfulness and community support in the fertility journey. Her insights aim to empower individuals and couples navigating the complexities of fertility.   Takeaways:   Sonia transitioned from a marketing executive to a fertility coach after discovering her passion for holistic health. Many individuals seek help too late in their fertility journey, often after failed IVF attempts. Statistically, 50% of IVF cases may not be necessary, highlighting the need for proper preparation. A holistic approach to fertility considers physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual factors. Oxidative stress negatively impacts egg and sperm quality, making lifestyle changes essential. Personalization in treatment is crucial; what works for one person may not work for another. Mindfulness practices can help manage stress, which can be harmful to fertility health. Community support is vital; many women feel isolated in their fertility struggles. Education and actionable steps are key components of effective fertility coaching.   Guest Bio:   Sonia Ribas, MBA, HHC, RYT Sonia is a sought-after LA based Fertility Coach and a Mom of 3. In her last 15+ years, she has successfully coached thousands of couples struggling to conceive. Her highly personalized, transformational and integrative lifestyle-based approach, which covers everything from nutrition to wellbeing, makes her an expert guide in her clients' path towards Parenthood. She helps couples 1on1, in groups and in collaboration with Fertility Clinics around the world, in order to help patients boost their fertility from every possible angle and maximize their chance of conceiving, both naturally and via IVF.   Besides helping couples conceive healthy babies, she is a wellness educator and extremely passionate about inspiring people around the world to lead healthy lifestyles. She constantly collaborates with International lifestyle media outlets and companies as a consultant, speaker, educator and expert Health Coach.    You can find her at soniaribas.com and on Social Media @soniaribascoach.     For more information about Michelle, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com   Check out Michelle's latest book here: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/     Transcript:   Michelle (00:00) Welcome to the podcast, Sonia.   Sonia Ribas (00:02) Thank you so much, Michelle.   Michelle (00:04) Yes, I would love for you to share your story of how you got into this work that you do.   Sonia Ribas (00:11) Okay. Yeah, let's go for it. So I always say, sometimes you find things in life. Sometimes things find you. In my case, fertility found me. So in my previous life, as I like to call it, I was marketing executive and director for multinationals. And then I found yoga and I fell in love with hot yoga at the time to the point that I left my job and I went travel the world.   and I created one of the first online yoga studios in the world. And as I was doing that, yeah. And I was, was doing that occasionally. I was also teaching private sessions and, I was living in Boston at that time and I had a client who was originally from India and she was my yoga student and she was great. And then she was relocated back to India. And then she called me and she said,   Michelle (00:45) cool.   Sonia Ribas (01:06) Hey, my OBGYN says I'm not going to be able to have children and I'm devastated. And I was like, wow. And she said, you're the only person I trust. And I was like, well, wait a second. Like I'm not a fertility person, you know? Like I'm into healthy lifestyle. I'm a yoga instructor. I know a thing or two about these things because I follow it, but not fertility. And she said, Sonia, you're the only person I trust. So.   Michelle (01:32) Wow.   Sonia Ribas (01:33) This is 15 years ago. So I teamed up with my mother, who's a traditional Chinese doctor in Spain. And we teamed up together and we put together a holistic program. That was the very, very first version of what I do today. And, you know, we created meditation videos, yoga videos, lots of herbs, supplements, diet, lots of mindset tools and things like that. Things that we were coming up with. And I did a lot of research as well.   to understand, you know, I'm a research nerd, so to understand what works, what's proven, et cetera. So we created the first version for her and her labs improved a lot and she got pregnant naturally. So her OBGYN in India started referring people my way.   Michelle (02:16) All right.   Sonia Ribas (02:22) So yeah, the rest is history. So I started informally doing fertility coaching without being certified. My mom was helping me, but at some point my mom said, you know, I have a full practice in Spain. I think it's time for you to go on your own. So this was 15 years ago. So obviously fast forward, I got certified. I became a health coach and I got a lot of certificates in medicine and women's health and a lot more. And then   I started practicing fertility coaching 15 years ago, then I had three kids of my own. So I perfected my method with obviously my own experience. And yeah, by now we've helped make more than a thousand babies.   Michelle (03:08) Amazing, that's incredible. So cool.   So what are some of the common things that you see when people come to you for fertility? Like some of the common stories that people share on their journey I know that's a big question, but whatever comes first.   Sonia Ribas (03:27) Totally. So what I wish I would see, first I'm going to tell you what I wish and then the reality is, because sometimes it helps understand what I wish I would see is I wish I would see more people come earlier. So I always use the analogy of a wedding, know, the same way as you prepare for a wedding. And if you think I'm going to get married, you don't just show up in your sweatpants at your wedding, right? You prepare, you get a dress, you prepare a set, you know, you get the whole thing going.   Michelle (03:41) Mm-hmm. Yeah.   Sonia Ribas (03:57) I wish it would be the same for having a baby because there's a lot of things that we would prepare in advance. There wouldn't be so many headaches and so many heartaches. Now, the reality is that I see people when they're on the desperate side, when they've been trying for a while and it has the journeys longer than they anticipated or when they've been told IBF is their only option.   Michelle (04:14) Mm-hmm.   Sonia Ribas (04:23) or even worse when they've tried IVF or IUI and it didn't work and then they come to me as a better alternative, more empowered version to get pregnant.   Michelle (04:35) And you say you had mentioned that you think that many times in many cases, people don't really need IVF. What has your experience been with that?   Sonia Ribas (04:46) So statistically, 50 % of IVF cases are not needed. So that right there tells you what happens, right? So a lot of people are thrown into IVF because that's the nature of the Western medical approach to fertility. In some cases, it works. In many cases, it doesn't work. And when it doesn't work, most of the times it's because the person was unprepared or the couple was unprepared or because it was not needed.   So I always say, I always use the analogy of a car. So if your car doesn't work, what do you do? You take it to the mechanic and the mechanic tries to jumpstart the battery. So that's IVF. IVF is jumpstarting your system. You might or might not be ready for it. It might or it might not work, but the process is very expensive, very invasive, and it has side effects potentially for the rest of your life. So it's not something to take lightly.   Michelle (05:19) Mm-hmm.   Sonia Ribas (05:42) It's not like, hey, I'm going to get my whatever. It's not like I'm going to get my teeth cleaned. No, it's an invasive thing. So what I say is going back to the analogy of the car, if your car doesn't work, you can take it to the mechanic, you can open the motor and have a look. Clean whatever needs to be cleaned, repair whatever needs to be repaired so that when you try to switch it on, it will switch on without being jump-started. It will switch on natural.   So this is what we do here. And I always say to people, hey, if down the line, it hasn't happened naturally and you want to continue trying IVF, by that time you'll be ready. Look, I always go back to statistics. IVF without preparation is about a 20 % success rate. IVF with the proper preparation and optimizing your system is an 85 % success rate. So if you're going to throw yourself into this process,   At least prepare yourself so you can optimize your chances of success.   Michelle (06:46) And what are some of the things that you see that people need when they come to you? Like, What are some of the more common things that you see?   Sonia Ribas (06:56) So we here, we leave no stone unturned because everybody needs a combination of factors and everybody is really different. So for some people, it's more the physical side. For other people, it's more the mental, the past traumas, the blockages, the limiting beliefs energetically. So we leave no stone unturned. We cover everything from the physical layer, the mental, the emotional, the energetic, and the spiritual layer. So we have a holistic approach.   to fertility, which I love your podcast is wholesome because we use that word all the time as well.   Michelle (07:31) Yes, for sure. mean, there's so many different layers. Some of the things that I personally see is a lot of people are given diagnosis and I guess in the journey, it's very easy to get a lot of limiting labels thrown at you. And I really say thrown at you. mean, I was one of them. had my own issues with my menstrual cycle.   growing up, but not realizing that I had other option. And I think that a lot of times is that people don't realize that they have options and they don't realize or aren't really told along the way, unless they find the right person, that there are alternatives and things that they could do to improve their state. I think that that was, that's the biggest hurdle is just really not even knowing anything else exists.   Sonia Ribas (08:25) Absolutely. Yeah, so a lot of the things we do is education because people obviously you don't know and people go to Dr. Google, which is probably the last thing you should be doing because it's nerve-wracking. So we do a lot of education, but we step a lot into action. We're very, very action and results oriented. I always say to my clients, we are here for transformation. And if we are here for transformation, we need to combine information,   plus action. So everything we offer here is very, very action oriented, whether it's on the diet side and we roll up our sleeves and we create personalized diets for our clients. But also, for example, on the movement side, we give them a lot of tools. Like it's not just, go move and go exercise, but we give them a lot of exercise videos, yoga videos, strength training, like all the tools they can actually go and implement with real actionables.   Michelle (09:24) And when you talked about percentage of improvement for IVF, if you're prepared versus not prepared, is that anything specific to your work or something that you've seen? How do you base that?   Sonia Ribas (09:38) No. Yeah. So that's kind of like statistics that we draw in our practice. mean, the fact that IVF is around a 20 % success rate is known. That's not something that I've decided. That's something that's published. Obviously, it depends on the age brackets and all that, but we can call it an average. And then what I see is I have a lot of people who've tried IVF, and they come my way after a number of failed rounds of IVF.   Michelle (09:43) Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Mm-hmm.   Sonia Ribas (10:06) And then we can draw statistics of like, from these people, how many people then have a successful IVF after? And it's about 85%.   Michelle (10:13) Yeah, that's awesome. it's good to know. I'm curious because I'm a little bit of a numbers nerd myself and I like to kind of get like data and I hearing just things even with like studies and so kind of jogged my curiosity. That's awesome and I agree. I do Chinese medicine. I also do fertility coaching, but ultimately,   Sonia Ribas (10:19) Me too.   Michelle (10:35) when you do make these changes in your lifestyle, you really can optimize a lot of your wellbeing, but it's almost like you're the way I see it is you're triggering an anti-aging because that's really what fertility is. It's kind of like anti-aging treatment. If you think about it, it's the same thing. It's just really optimizing your health, optimizing your mitochondria and your body's energy so that it's able to   Sonia Ribas (10:52) Right? Yes.   Michelle (11:02) produce, reproduce, but that's ultimately like turning back the clock, which we can actually do. something that you can actually do with lifestyle, which is why I find it so empowering in general. I find that a lot of people also feel that it's not just empowering for conceiving, but it's empowering as they get older as well.   Sonia Ribas (11:12) Yes.   Yes, yes, exactly. So what we do here is reverse the effects of oxidative stress. So as you say, it's kind of like the anti-aging version of fertility.   Michelle (11:36) And what are some of the things that you find or some of the ways you approach that just for people listening that are curious, like, cause some people know, you know, that that can impact equality as we age, oxidative stress gets higher, but some people might not, you know, it might be like new terms if they're just listening to this now and they're first starting this journey. so let's kind of break it down for the listeners if they're hearing this and why it's so impactful for   not just egg quality, but for sperm quality as well.   Sonia Ribas (12:09) Yes, there's a massive difference though. obviously as you age, oxidative stress happens. It's the byproduct of being alive. It's funny because my dad always said, you know, when my dad drinks or something and I say, hey, dad, this kills you. He says, you know what? Living kills me. Being alive means that you are subject to the process of oxidative stress. Everybody's subject to that. Now there's a difference between egg and sperm. Eggs,   Michelle (12:27) Mm-hmm.   Sonia Ribas (12:38) You are born with your set of eggs. I cannot take out your eggs and replace them. They are there. We can do a lot of things to optimize their functioning, optimize their quality. As you said, optimize the mitochondria and make them fitter and stronger and better working, but they're the same. Now, sperm on the other side is regenerated all the time. The sperm that's ejaculated today is not the sperm that will be ejaculated tomorrow or in three weeks.   That's why it's a lot easier. In my experience, it's a lot easier to improve sperm quality than egg quality. But we can work on both and we definitely have great success on both. But every time that I get a couple that have a combination of factors, I always look at the male and I say, okay, you're on the lucky side. If you do this program, I can guarantee for sure that your sperm will improve no matter what.   Michelle (13:39) So let's talk about the egg quality and how oxidative stress impacts the egg quality and like what people can do, generally speaking to improve their quality of eggs.   Sonia Ribas (13:44) Okay, yeah.   Okay, great. So how it impacts egg quality is, well, it's in a number of ways, but primarily two very strong ways. One of them is genetically. It affects the DNA structure of your cells, including the DNA structure of your eggs. So when your eggs produce embryos, it might be that the embryos are genetically not normal. So that's when we see genetic things happen, even not viable.   So that's one thing that happened. The other thing that is very visible that happens is that the mitochondria, which is the energy factories of the cells, get affected. So they're not as strong. This is why we recommend supplements like CoQ10, for example, to boost the functioning of the mitochondria. Now, what do we do holistically in this program to optimize that quality? It's one of my favorite topics in the world. Thanks for asking me that. So it's a holistic approach.   We boost fertility, we boost equality from every possible angle, everything lifestyle-based and everything is research-based here. So everything we offer here has been proven at some point by research papers. So we work on 15 factors. So my program is 15 modules plus a bonus module, that's male factor. So for 15 modules, we deep dive into 15 areas of your lifestyle.   that need to be optimized because they're strictly related to fertility. So if you optimize those areas of your lifestyle, you are boosting your fertility and your egg quality no matter what. And those are, there's a physical layer, there's a mental layer, emotional layer, energetic layer, and spiritual layer. So we combine things like diet, hydration, supplements, weight management, movement. We talk about inner dialogue, emotions.   cortisol, stress, everything that happens related to your stress hormones, sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, your relationships, your toxic relationships, your conflict, your libido, your sex drive, your relationship, your connection to your partner, environmental toxins, empowerment, your connection to your inner power, limiting beliefs, empowering self-affirmations, meditations, cycle syncing. also do   sit cycling, and then connecting to your group. So I think it's very important. And that's something we never talk about, which is like, can throw a lot of things at you. But if we don't find your version of what I'm talking about, it's not going to work. So that's why it's very important, the concept of bio-individuality, which means a person's food is another person's poison. Right?   Michelle (16:34) Yeah, it's true.   100%.   Sonia Ribas (16:45) Everything needs to be personalized to you because we are here to deliver results for you, not for your neighbor. So what works for your neighbor and your cousin might be very different. Some people have night shifts. Some people have preferences on food. Some people have cravings. Some people turn to different things to deal with emotions. Some people have past trauma, most of us. Like all of this is very, very personal. So what I'm very fascinated about and obsessed about is   Michelle (16:53) my god, so true.   Sonia Ribas (17:15) How do we go in the trenches with our clients? How do we help them land all the recommendations into their real life so that we can truly move the needle for them?   Michelle (17:28) Yeah, I love that. It's so true because that is something that I often see is, especially when they first come to us because they're like, you know, my best friend, she also struggled with fertility. She tried this herb and it helped her. And I wanted to try it too, or somebody else tried DHEA, which is a hormone and I want to try it too. And it is a hormone and it is something that I always recommend never take anything like that.   unless you get tested and see what's going on in your body. Because for one person, it could be amazing. It could be a game changer. But if your body has a completely different makeup and imbalance of hormones, it can actually be detrimental. So I'm really glad that you brought that up because everybody's so unique. literally are like, our bodies are like fingerprints. And I love that saying one man's food is another man's poison. It's 100 % true.   Like somebody can thrive, actually dairy has been shown to help with many women who are trying to conceive full fat. It's been shown in studies. I'm also a nerd with that. Like I love that because it's true. Like then you could see, okay, for the majority, yeah, it can actually be really beneficial. However, if you have a dairy sensitivity or an allergy or it causes more inflammation, or as in Chinese medicine, we look at like dampness.   which is an element, I'm sure your mom has taught you about that. Then if that's the case, that would not be great for that particular person. it's so important for people to realize that, yes, you listen to podcasts and you read about it and you go down like Dr. Google, as you said, and you can learn a lot of things. However, your body is so unique and your body needs a customized plan.   Sonia Ribas (19:03) Thanks.   Yes, absolutely. And even a step further, your body today is different than your body in two weeks because you are a woman and you are in the waves of your menstrual cycle. So if you're ovulating today, you'll feel strong, you'll feel energetic, you'll feel social. And in two weeks, as you're about to menstruate, you'll feel like a completely different person.   Michelle (19:33) Yes, that's true.   Sonia Ribas (19:52) And that's something I like to talk about because I get a lot of men kind of like asking me how true this is, how is PMS real? Is she making it up? you know, they just, because they're flat, they don't understand the fluctuations of hormones. And I do a lot of education on that, on cycle syncing, how this is real and how life is a lot easier if you serve the waves of your cycle.   instead of fighting it or instead of just acting as if it doesn't exist.   Michelle (20:24) Totally. I call that just kind of personal flow. In Chinese medicine, we do a lot of like physical flow with the meridians and our qi. But when we have flow in our life, that's really what it looks like. It's really understanding, not fighting, kind of going with that, riding those waves. So yeah, I totally agree.   Awesome. And so what are some of the, love talking also about the mind and how stress can impact our bodies. I understand this from a Chinese medicine perspective. I also, we know that when we're in fight or flight, basically the energy rich blood rich areas are going to be our arms and legs or limbs so that we can either fight or run. And it takes it away from our vital organs and including the uterus. So   let's talk about that. Let's talk about how stress can impact fertility and why it's so important to address that aspect of ourselves.   Sonia Ribas (21:27) Okay. I love, this is one of my favorite topics. So when it comes to stress, I always say there's two kinds of stress. There's useful stress and there's chronic stress, which is not useful. So stress is a natural response and it's actually very useful response to danger and to situations in life that need for you to be pumped with certain hormones called disall adrenaline to react.   Like if there's a lion about to chase me, I need to experience stress so that I can react and save my life, right? I need to run or hide or something, right? So that's useful. And in certain situations in life, that's very useful. Now we have in our modern society normalized a stressful feeling to the point that because we have deadlines, have infertility problems, we have a lot of things going on.   Our body is constantly in alert as if a lion's about to chase me every five minutes. So that's called chronic stress and that is highly inflammatory. So if you feel you're having that, which you probably are because we pretty much all have that, you need to find ways to release that cortisol. You know, because otherwise we have what we call a cortisol intoxication or a cortisol overload.   And cortisol is highly inflammatory, even excess. So you need to find ways to release it. And this is where we step into action. So for me, for example, I need to go workout to release stress. If I don't move, I can meditate and things like that, but it's not going to be the same as sweating it out. So I do hot yoga. Hot yoga is my thing. Right. For other people, it's different, you know, there's a lot of different ways. So.   Michelle (23:10) I love hot yoga. Yeah.   Sonia Ribas (23:19) If workout works for you, great. Meditation also works for a lot of people. And if you're not meditating, I get a lot of people tell me, that's not for me. Give it a chance because meditation does not need to be a full hour in Tibet. It can be 10 minutes, five minutes sitting on your bed and just like focus on your breath, diaphragmatic breathing. As you inhale, expand your belly.   As you exhale, you contract your belly and you connect to your breath. And that in itself sends your brain signal of, am safe. And you can activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which is the rest and digest. And that's where your reproductive function thrives. If, however, you're activating your sympathetic nervous system, which is your fight or flight, then your reproductive function won't be favorized.   Michelle (24:05) Yes.   Sonia Ribas (24:13) because your body will only favorize the functions that are essential for survival.   Michelle (24:19) Absolutely.   Sonia Ribas (24:20) So another way that I always tell people to activate your parasympathetic nervous system, so to release stress, is hugging. Hugging, a long hug, also does that. Also sends that signal to your brain of, am safe, I escaped the lion, everything's good. So that also works really well. And also hot and cold therapy.   So if you're stressed and you're like, my God, I don't know what to do with myself, go take a cold shower or a hot shower or combine both or take ice water or make yourself a hot tea. Like hot and cold therapy are very good as a way to release cortisol as well.   Michelle (25:06) Interesting. Yeah. mean, there's the cold plunges. There's I'm trying to look into that as far as fertility goes. Possibly might be good for men, but I'm not sure about women quite yet. Trying to do the research on that, but I do agree. Maybe it's kind of like that initial kind of shift from one state to another that sort of breaks up the stagnation.   Sonia Ribas (25:29) Yeah, it's the shocker. I knew you're going to say that because obviously in the traditional Chinese medicine, we don't want to be cold. And I grew up this way. You always want to be on the warmer side. I remember when my mom did her internship in Beijing, it was super hot, like 110 degrees. And everybody was drinking hot tea 24-7. And she was calling me like, I don't know if I can do this, like, hot tea.   Michelle (25:31) It's a shock, yeah.   Yes.   Yeah.   Sonia Ribas (26:00) But yeah, I know very well that that's a tradition. I grew up with that. And for me, cold water is a problem too. But what I do is I shock my system and I do hot, cold, hot, cold, and I always end with hot because I cannot walk out of my shower feeling cold. But I do think shocker.   Michelle (26:17) Yes, and also the shower is not as extreme as some of these cold plunges.   Sonia Ribas (26:22) That's true. That's true. Yeah, I do think the combination though is very, very interesting. But as we said, hey, bio individual.   Michelle (26:28) Right. It's like the yin and yang. We're kind of forcing a yin and yang balance in some way. Yeah.   Sonia Ribas (26:33) Exactly. Yeah. And also, you know, try it out. Like I always say to people, don't take my word for anything. Everything we talk about, try it out for yourself and see it in your own body, how it feels. Find your own version.   Michelle (26:44) Yeah, that's right. Totally. And I think that our bodies are just so intelligent and we're made of this intelligence and it always speaks to us. It speaks to us with food. It will guide you if you're really connecting with it, which is why I love meditation so much because it really brings us an awareness to that communication. It bridges, it almost like builds this neuron, this connection between us and our bodies.   that maybe we've ignored for so long and sort of forgot really was there. That's why I love mindfulness. But also what I love about really becoming mindful and meditation is it teaches us to become aware of our body. we can catch ourselves if we're getting too stressed out about certain things, we can catch ourselves and realize, hey, I'm not actually in danger right now.   and of realize that, and that mindfulness is what is kind of on guard to check, you know, your situation.   Sonia Ribas (27:50) Absolutely. I love that you're saying that. I love mindfulness. In my program, we call it heartfulness, actually, because it's all the mindfulness principles of being aware of what you're doing, of your surroundings, being very much there. But I call it heartfulness because I like to shift the focus from here, because we spend so much time here, to here. How does it feel? How does it feel to be here now?   Michelle (27:56) Ooh, I love that.   Yes.   Sonia Ribas (28:19) Okay, you're noticing everything, mindfulness and the added touch of the heart, the feeling, the savoring. I feel we need more savoring and we need to be more connected to that concept of savoring in life. And that's one of the things that I preach all the time.   Michelle (28:38) I love that because it's almost like bringing romance back into life, right? Cause it's like those moments, just savoring those moments and bringing more romance, which really, does that do? It's like infusing meaning into the moment. And there's more meaning, there's more richness. And if you think about just kind of how we used to live, I think of like, I don't know, a street in Paris where people are just sitting a lot longer to talk and eat and take their time and really tasting everything.   Sonia Ribas (28:42) I love that. Yeah, totally.   Michelle (29:05) I think that when you're doing that, you're really infusing kind of that chi life force energy into your moments in life, which ultimately I think impact your body.   Sonia Ribas (29:16) Yes, and fertility is about that. Fertility, a concept for me of fertility, the essence of boosting fertility is adding that boost of life into your life. More grace, more flow, more enjoying, more savoring, more being here, more embracing, empowering yourself.   Michelle (29:29) I love that.   Yeah, I love that. That's so true. mean, really, ultimately that's it's just a richness. It's kind of like living in an energy rich state, which ultimately, mean, that's it's kind of like just energy being really efficient and thriving through your body. And that's when your cup overflows, you're able to bring more life forth. And that's yeah. Also, I think that also when you're working in this work,   You start to see patterns and you start to see how clearly what's crazy about it is that in order to reproduce, we need all this energy, but like the fertility journey on its own can be so taxing and draining, which is why it's important to have somebody who understands it to guide you and to help you with that ultimately. And, or even a community or friends or connecting with others going through it, because I think that helps as well.   having that sense of support.   Sonia Ribas (30:37) Absolutely. Absolutely. You don't need to go through this alone. I think that some things in life are meant for you to do alone, some things are not. And fertility is definitely not one of them. I am always shocked when I read statistics that about 63 % of women with fertility problems never talk about it with anyone. It totally breaks my heart.   Michelle (30:47) Yeah.   That's sad. Yeah. see it too. mean, people, when they first come to my office, they're like, they feel so relieved. They're like, I can't really talk about this. Even with my husband sometimes, I'll say.   Sonia Ribas (31:09) Totally. Yeah, totally. They're so scared of ruining their marriage if they talk about it. And in my program, we combine private coaching with group coaching. And I have a lot of people at the beginning of the program who are unsure about the group coaching at the beginning. And they're like, I'm not sure, you know, it's kind of private. Then they give it a go. And then by the end of the program, when they give me feedbacks, I always ask for feedback at the end. They say, my God, the group sessions were the best. It's a group.   They call it a mouth hug. And feeling seen, feeling validated by women who are in the same season in life is so, so therapeutic.   Michelle (31:39) Yes. Yeah.   my God, yes, I've seen the same thing and I've seen people in the programs connecting and having lifelong relationships because afterwards I'll find out they're still in touch and it's amazing. Yeah, it's really, and I think that also we're meant to meet the right people at the right time, even people going through the same journey and they become really like lifelong friends.   Sonia Ribas (31:59) I think.   Exactly, exactly. Those people were meant to cross paths and to continue some journeys together. Absolutely.   Michelle (32:19) Yes, awesome. So if somebody's hearing this, is there like a word or a sentence or some kind of inspiring tip that you can provide? Somebody's going through it right now, going through the fertility journey and obviously going through the struggles that we all know are very real.   Sonia Ribas (32:37) Yes. So I think that my summary for today is you don't need to do this alone, especially this week. I'm very sensitive to this because I've seen a lot of people who have chosen to do this on their own and to continue struggling on their own. it totally breaks my heart. So in terms of your chances of success, in terms of how enjoyable this will be in terms of your own journey and your own experience, don't you ever think you need to do this alone? You know, there's help out there that can make it so much better for you.   and embrace it.   Michelle (33:10) Awesome. And so if people are hearing this and they want to find out more about you, how can they find you?   Sonia Ribas (33:16) Okay. So the two ways, easier ways to find me is my website, sonyarebus.com and my Instagram page, which is Sonia rebus coach.   Michelle (33:27) Awesome. So Sonia, thank you so much for coming on. I have all your information on the episode notes if anybody wants to find it. And this is a great conversation. I love that you're really into empowering couples. And ultimately, I think that that is so needed in this world. So thank you so much for coming on today.   Sonia Ribas (33:50) Thanks for having me, Michelle.    

Mama, we have such a tender and important topic on the podcast today. I'm thrilled to interview Hormone Fertility Coach, Bekah Yawn and dive into the reproductive health of a women. If you have ever struggled to get pregnant, or prevent pregnancy in this season, this is a must-listen! Bekah is Holy Spirit led certified FEMM coach that brings practical wisdom for every female getting to know their body. My heart for this episode is for women to understand that they have choices. If you believe that pharmaceutical intervention is the only option to make you body better and solve problems, you're not alone. This episode is to open the dooor for women to have options to choose from so they can make a decision about what is best for them. Grab you favorite drink and come join us for this empowering conversation! xoxo, Chelsi Jo .   .   Resources From Today's Episode: TIME CYCLE PHASE PLANNING: LIVE IN HARMONY WITH YOUR HORMONES TO SUPPORT CONCEPTION HEALTH https://bekahyawn.com/chelsijo  Listen to: For The Love Of Hormones https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-love-of-hormones-miscarriage-ovulating/id1699664841  Email Bekah Yawn at fertilitysetfree@gmail.com 

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