Podcasts about fertility the shared journey

Holistic Fertility, “Unexplained Infertility,” and Mercier Therapy with Dr. Jen Mercier In this episode, HeHe sits down with fertility specialist, midwife, and creator of Mercier Therapy Dr. Jennifer Mercier for a powerful conversation about infertility, reproductive health, and why so many families are being told “everything looks normal” while still struggling to conceive. Together, they unpack the reality behind “unexplained infertility,” the labs and diagnostics that are often skipped in traditional fertility care, and why true fertility support has to look at the whole body—not just your ovaries. Dr. Mercier breaks down cycle-specific hormone testing, thyroid health, prolactin, semen analysis, endometriosis, C-section scar tissue, and the environmental factors impacting fertility rates today, from microplastics and endocrine disruptors to chronic stress and lifestyle exposures. HeHe and Dr. Mercier also dive into restorative reproductive medicine, NaPro approaches, and Mercier Therapy, Dr. Mercier's pelvic visceral manipulation technique designed to support reproductive function and improve pelvic mobility. This episode is packed with practical education, hope, and empowering reminders that infertility care should never be one-size-fits-all. If you've ever felt dismissed, rushed toward IVF without answers, or frustrated by “normal” labs that don't explain what's happening in your body, this conversation is for you. 00:00 Non Toxic Registry 04:48 Meet Dr Jen Mercier 11:09 What Traditional Care Misses 22:15 Fertility Crisis Causes 39:07 Unexplained Infertility Roots 45:09 Seven Pregnancies Later 45:48 Joy of Later Motherhood 47:27 VBAC and Hospital Pressure 48:15 Why Doulas Matter 49:07 Mercier Therapy Explained 50:04 Documentaries and Premiere 54:41 Finding a Practitioner 58:05 Phones, Nature, and Ions 59:50 NAPRO and Systemic Issues 01:02:35 Microplastics Practical Swaps 01:09:47 Hope and Final Takeaways   Guest Bio: Dr. Jennifer Mercier, ND, PhD, is a fertility specialist, midwife, and the creator of Mercier Therapy®, a pelvic visceral manipulation technique supporting reproductive health. With over 25 years of experience, she has helped hundreds of couples conceive naturally and has trained healthcare professionals worldwide. She is the author of Conceive and the filmmaker behind Fertility: The Shared Journey and Conceiving Miracles. Connect with Dr. Mercier:  www.ExpectAMiracle.life SOCIAL MEDIA: Connect with HeHe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranquilitybyhehe/  Connect with Dr. Mercier on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jennifer.mercier   BIRTH EDUCATION: Learn how to stay in control of your birth and reduce the risk of unnecessary interventions in our Avoid a C-Section Webinar. HeHe breaks down the cascade of interventions, explains what's really happening in the hospital, and shares practical strategies to protect your birth plan, advocate for yourself, and navigate labor with confidence. Perfect for anyone who wants a positive, informed hospital birth experience: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/csection Feeling nervous about speaking up in labor? Our Scripts for Advocacy give you the exact words to handle the most common conversations that can make or break your birth experience. From declining unnecessary interventions to asking the right questions about procedures, these scripts empower you to stay in control, speak confidently, and protect your birth plan — even when the pressure is on. Think of it as your personal toolkit for advocating like a pro, so you can focus on your baby, not the stress: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/Scripts-for-Advocacy And if you haven't grabbed it yet… Snag my free Pitocin Guide to understand the risks, benefits, and red flags your provider may not be telling you about, so you can make informed, powerful decisions in labor: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/pitocin Join The Birth Lounge for judgment-free, evidence-based childbirth education from HeHe that shows you exactly how to navigate hospital policies, avoid unnecessary interventions, and have a trauma-free labor experience, all while feeling wildly supported every step of the way: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/ Want prep delivered straight to your phone? Download The Birth Lounge App for bite-sized birth and postpartum tools you can use anytime, anywhere: https://www.thebirthlounge.com/app   LINKS MENTIONED: Check out the study by Shanna Swan here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9370524/

In this episode of Happily Holistic, Amy speaks with Jennifer Mercier, a trained Naturopathic physician, midwife, and massage therapist who created a unique practice called Expect a Miracle, which specializes in fertility, pregnancy, and women's health. At age 26, while studying medicine, Jennifer was diagnosed with Stage 4 endometriosis, which led her to take a more holistic approach to medicine. Having worked in the field, she recognized that the fertility system (such as IVF and IUI) was fatally flawed. It was rigorous, expensive, and most of the time did not work. While it forces the body to become pregnant, often there are underlying conditions that need to be addressed first and foremost. Jennifer's practice focuses on pelvic and abdominal therapy and helps with fertility, sexual trauma, surgical recovery, gastrointestinal issues, and natural hormone balancing. The Mercier Therapy sequence involves deep pelvic organ visceral manipulation to enhance overall pelvic organ mobility and restore blood flow to the pelvis. Jennifer works with patients throughout one year of cycle monitoring to facilitate the best outcome and most gentle conception. Her practice has an 83% pregnancy rate. Jennifer's book, Conceive, discusses her unique approach. She also has a documentary film, called Fertility: The Shared Journey with Mercier Therapy, which follows her at conferences and events all over the world as she is pregnant with her son—conceived with the help of her own technique. For those who are on the fertility journey, Jennifer advises: “Don't think that there is no hope, because there always is. We are all in this collaboration together.” Links Jennifer's Practice: expectamiracle.life Classes: merciertherapy.com Book: Conceive (wherever books are sold) IG: dr.jennifer.mercier Film: Fertility: The Shared Journey with Mercier Therapy (Amazon Prime) Quotes "I go in, and I turn the light switch back on." 13:18

Families Seeking Wellness Episode: A holistic slant on what do you do BEFORE you decide to get pregnant.   Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Mercier: https://youtu.be/4lOEeDiaGgY   Bio: Jennifer Mercier has been practicing in the field of holistic and integrative wellness since 1996. Her practice started when she graduated from her undergrad program and massage therapy school concurrently and took and interest in pregnancy massage and this is where she learned about doulas. It was so intriguing to her that she decided to become certified as a doula. Within a short period of time practicing as a doula Jennifer wanted to deepen her roots in serving women and took the path to study midwifery. Her midwifery studies took her to birth centers in the Caribbean, Miami, and Texas. Once finishing her studies she practiced midwifery in a home birth setting for 12 years. During her midwifery practice she actively took courses in a dual degree ND/PhD program and graduated in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Dr.Mercier's current practice specializes in the reproductive pelvic and endocrine wellness. She is the creator of Mercier Therapy and trains professionals to implement her protocols into their practices. Mercier Therapists are practicing in 11 countries worldwide. In 2017 her documentary film Fertility: The Shared Journey with Mercier Therapy was released through FilmBuff and Food Matters TV. Jennifer is currently writing her first book exclusively dedicated to the infertility epidemic and how we can take a less invasive approach to achieving pregnancy and building healthy families. Specializing in Women's Reproductive Wellness and Hormones fertility challenges | natural hormones | postpartum | cesarean recovery and pelvic pain    www.ExpectAMiracle.life www.MercierTherapy.com www.MercierMovie.com   My Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lOEeDiaGgY   My book link: http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Optimal-Pelvic-Mercier-Therapy/dp/1605946192/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338563675&sr=1-1 To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Families Seeking Wellness: A discussion of Mercier Therapy and its effectiveness healing painful periods, infertility, trauma through easing adhesions and scar tissue around your organs.   Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Mercier: https://youtu.be/4lOEeDiaGgY   Bio: Jennifer Mercier has been practicing in the field of holistic and integrative wellness since 1996. Her practice started when she graduated from her undergrad program and massage therapy school concurrently and took and interest in pregnancy massage and this is where she learned about doulas. It was so intriguing to her that she decided to become certified as a doula. Within a short period of time practicing as a doula Jennifer wanted to deepen her roots in serving women and took the path to study midwifery. Her midwifery studies took her to birth centers in the Caribbean, Miami, and Texas. Once finishing her studies she practiced midwifery in a home birth setting for 12 years. During her midwifery practice she actively took courses in a dual degree ND/PhD program and graduated in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Dr.Mercier's current practice specializes in the reproductive pelvic and endocrine wellness. She is the creator of Mercier Therapy and trains professionals to implement her protocols into their practices. Mercier Therapists are practicing in 11 countries worldwide. In 2017 her documentary film Fertility: The Shared Journey with Mercier Therapy was released through FilmBuff and Food Matters TV. Jennifer is currently writing her first book exclusively dedicated to the infertility epidemic and how we can take a less invasive approach to achieving pregnancy and building healthy families.     Specializing in Women's Reproductive Wellness and Hormones fertility challenges | natural hormones | postpartum | cesarean recovery and pelvic pain             www.ExpectAMiracle.life www.MercierTherapy.com www.MercierMovie.com   My Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lOEeDiaGgY   My book link: http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Optimal-Pelvic-Mercier-Therapy/dp/1605946192/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338563675&sr=1-1 To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657   To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

A holistic slant on what do you do BEFORE you decide to get pregnant. Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Mercier: https://youtu.be/4lOEeDiaGgY Bio: Jennifer Mercier has been practicing in the field of holistic and integrative wellness since 1996. Her practice started when she graduated from her undergrad program and massage therapy school concurrently and took and interest in pregnancy massage and this is where she learned about doulas. It was so intriguing to her that she decided to become certified as a doula. Within a short period of time practicing as a doula Jennifer wanted to deepen her roots in serving women and took the path to study midwifery. Her midwifery studies took her to birth centers in the Caribbean, Miami, and Texas. Once finishing her studies she practiced midwifery in a home birth setting for 12 years. During her midwifery practice she actively took courses in a dual degree ND/PhD program and graduated in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Dr.Mercier's current practice specializes in the reproductive pelvic and endocrine wellness. She is the creator of Mercier Therapy and trains professionals to implement her protocols into their practices. Mercier Therapists are practicing in 11 countries worldwide. In 2017 her documentary film Fertility: The Shared Journey with Mercier Therapy was released through FilmBuff and Food Matters TV. Jennifer is currently writing her first book exclusively dedicated to the infertility epidemic and how we can take a less invasive approach to achieving pregnancy and building healthy families. Specializing in Women's Reproductive Wellness and Hormones fertility challenges | natural hormones | postpartum | cesarean recovery and pelvic pain    www.ExpectAMiracle.life www.MercierTherapy.com www.MercierMovie.com My Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lOEeDiaGgY My book link: http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Optimal-Pelvic-Mercier-Therapy/dp/1605946192/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338563675&sr=1-1   To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.  

Drs. Jennifer & Stephanie discuss Mercier Therapy and its effectiveness healing painful periods, infertility, trauma through easing adhesions and scar tissue around your organs. Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Mercier: https://youtu.be/4lOEeDiaGgY Bio: Jennifer Mercier has been practicing in the field of holistic and integrative wellness since 1996. Her practice started when she graduated from her undergrad program and massage therapy school concurrently and took and interest in pregnancy massage and this is where she learned about doulas. It was so intriguing to her that she decided to become certified as a doula. Within a short period of time practicing as a doula Jennifer wanted to deepen her roots in serving women and took the path to study midwifery. Her midwifery studies took her to birth centers in the Caribbean, Miami, and Texas. Once finishing her studies she practiced midwifery in a home birth setting for 12 years. During her midwifery practice she actively took courses in a dual degree ND/PhD program and graduated in 2007 and 2009 respectively. Dr.Mercier's current practice specializes in the reproductive pelvic and endocrine wellness. She is the creator of Mercier Therapy and trains professionals to implement her protocols into their practices. Mercier Therapists are practicing in 11 countries worldwide. In 2017 her documentary film Fertility: The Shared Journey with Mercier Therapy was released through FilmBuff and Food Matters TV. Jennifer is currently writing her first book exclusively dedicated to the infertility epidemic and how we can take a less invasive approach to achieving pregnancy and building healthy families. Specializing in Women's Reproductive Wellness and Hormones fertility challenges | natural hormones | postpartum | cesarean recovery and pelvic pain www.ExpectAMiracle.life www.MercierTherapy.com www.MercierMovie.com My Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lOEeDiaGgY My book link: http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Optimal-Pelvic-Mercier-Therapy/dp/1605946192/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338563675&sr=1-1 To make an appointment, call  773.528.8485 or go to CommunityChiropractic.net 1442 W. Belmont Ave., 1E Chicago, IL 60657 To learn more about Dr. Maj, go to drmaj.com/bundle to receive the digital copy of her book & speaker’s books and resources will be delivered right to your inbox.