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Send us a textThey say life begins at 40—but what about fertility? In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the real numbers, treatment options, and emotional journey of trying to conceive after 40.We take a deep dive into the groundbreaking FORT-T trial and how it flipped the script on fertility treatment for women over 40—proving that for many, IVF isn't the last resort, it's the smart first step. You'll also learn: ✔ The truth about natural pregnancy chances after 40 ✔ IUI success rates and when to move on ✔ How IVF and embryo testing can change the odds ✔ Why your egg quality—not just quantity—is the real challengeWhether you're over 40, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand the data, this episode will give you the facts and strategies to navigate this complex journey with clarity and hope.

Your egg retrieval is scheduled, and you've done what you can to prepare, but what about after? How many eggs is “normal” to retrieve—or what happens if it's less than expected? What's a typical recovery, what are signs of a complication, and when should you call the clinic?  In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine shares five essential things to know both before and after an egg retrieval. She's covering egg count, how to manage post-procedure discomfort, and recognizing signs of possible complications like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, constipation, and a heavy period. If you want to know what to expect for your egg retrieval, this episode is for you! In this episode you'll hear: [1:30] Setting expectations for egg retrieval [4:12] Managing after-procedure pain [6:12] OHSS: what it is & what do do [10:43 Constipation  [12:12] Your next period [13:55] Recap and final thoughts   Dr. Shahine's Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations Follow @drlorashahine Instagram | YouTube | Tiktok | Her Books

Send us a textAre all IVF cycles created equal? Not even close. In this episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, Dr. Mark Amols dives deep into the science of IVF priming—covering everything from birth control pills, estrogen, progesterone, and Lupron to the emerging role of androgen priming with DHEA and testosterone. Learn how synchronization, FSH receptor upregulation, and strategic suppression can make or break your cycle success. Whether you're a poor responder, have PCOS, elevated FSH, or premature ovarian failure, this episode will help you understand which IVF priming protocol may be right for your body. It's time to move beyond cookie-cutter fertility care and personalize your path to pregnancy.Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com. Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com. Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

We're back for Episode 22 of the MANIA Podcast, here's what we covered this week: 0:00 Intro 01:19: Fertility Clinic Called...You Won't Believe the News We Got. 03:33: IVF Was Even HARDER This Time... 09:03: Daniel's WILD Adventure at the Fertility Clinic! 11:09: Did I Almost Commit a Crime for IVF?! 15:12: The BIG Question... 22:46: Wait, People Are Actually IN LOVE with Cars and Objects?! 32:51: Are Ultra-Rich People Even Happy?! 39:38: The Tipping Debate is Getting HEATED! 45:02: My Awful Experience in Paris... 47:27: Tipping, Communism, and Why Working Hard Matters (According to Daniel!) 51:30: Wrapping Up and Leaning on Each Other. In this candid and emotional episode, join Daniel and Amanda as they provide a deeply personal update on their ongoing IVF and fertility journey. They open up about the heartbreak of a recent miscarriage with their surrogate, the physical and emotional toll of Amanda undergoing another round of IVF shots and surgery, and the rollercoaster of waiting for embryo results. Daniel also shares a surprisingly humorous, yet frustrating, account of his experience providing a sperm sample at the fertility clinic, and they discuss the difficult decision of how much of their infertility struggles to share publicly.   Beyond the fertility talk, the conversation takes interesting turns, touching on bizarre topics like objectophilia (being in love with inanimate objects), philosophical discussions about wealth, happiness, and scarcity versus abundance mindsets, and a passionate debate about tipping culture, particularly concerning delivery drivers. They also touch on the concept of communal tipping and how it relates to broader societal ideas. Tune in for a raw, honest, and wide-ranging discussion from the couple.

Did you know that ~1 in 5 couples struggle with infertility? IVF treatments are slowly becoming more accessible but what all does it entail and what can you expect? Our guest Sarah Freese Zigman has gone through quite the rollercoaster of a journey and is here to share it all, from the ups and downs of the process to a happy ending of welcoming their beautiful son Wyatt.   Email us at: whereisthelinepod@gmail.com Subscribe and watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@WhereistheLine-wj2zk?si=8YGnU_RN7UJBqH8K Please rate and subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-is-the-line/id1672067930 Follow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lpVQPnxea9oRNhyQQGo3v As we continue to create more content, we'd love to hear from you! How do these topics resonate? What topics would you like us to cover next? TikTok: @where_is_the_line_ Threads: @whereisthelinepod    

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to another insightful episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday! This week, Dr. Mark Amols tackles the "Bucket of Money Dilemma," a concept he coined to describe the financial balancing act many hopeful parents face when pursuing fertility treatments.In this episode, we dive deep into:The Bucket of Money Dilemma: Understanding the term and how it applies to making tough financial decisions in fertility treatments.Fertility Treatment Costs: A breakdown of expenses, including IVF, medications, and additional procedures, and why not everyone has fertility insurance.Strategic Decision Making: How to allocate your resources effectively, whether to choose IUI or IVF, and when donor eggs might be a consideration.Balancing Dreams and Finances: Real-life stories from patients navigating the financial challenges and Dr. Amols' expert advice on managing costs without compromising your dreams.Practical Tips and Resources: Finding financial assistance programs, negotiating with clinics and pharmacies, and planning for the financial aspects early in your journey.Dr. Amols also shares personal anecdotes, highlighting the emotional and psychological impacts of financial stress and offering strategies to manage it. Whether you're just beginning your fertility journey or are already in the midst of it, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable advice to help you navigate the financial complexities with confidence.Tune in to learn how to keep your baby dreams alive without breaking the bank or running out of funds. Join us for a heartfelt and informative discussion that's sure to resonate with anyone facing the financial challenges of fertility treatments.Don't miss this comprehensive guide on managing fertility finances, and gain the knowledge and tools you need to make informed decisions. As always, we appreciate your support—please share this episode with anyone who might benefit and leave us a five-star review if you found it helpful.Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com. Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com. Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

Subscribe to MamamiaIn the second episode of our 3-part No FIlter mini-series featuring interviews with Olympians before they head to Paris to compete, Matilda's star Katrina Gorry opens up to guest host Libby Trickett in a way that takes them both by surprise. Gorry captured our hearts at the Women's World Cup in 2023- as did her two-year-old daughter Harper. Coming back to work after having a baby is difficult for any parent, particularly when your job involves playing for your country. Still, Katrina had the highest number of tackles of any player and covered the most ground. Now Katrina and her partner Clara Markstedt are expecting another baby, just in time for the Paris Olympics.   THE END BITS:Katrina Gorry is on Instagram here. Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here.Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.auShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP.CREDITS:Host: Libby Trickett Producers: Kimberley Braddish & Courtney Ammenhauser Audio Producer: Scott StronachMamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's podcast episode is about infertility & becoming free to conceive in midlife with Dawn Williams.  Dawn is a mom, author, and fertility guide who is passionate about helping women who are longing to conceive.   Also known as Your Fertility Angel, Dawn will help you find inner peace on your path to motherhood. She knows the pains, sorrows, and challenges of the conception journey first-hand.  Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-347-infertility-becoming-free-to-conceive-in-midlife-with-dawn-williams/

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0000 https://podcast989e17.podigee.io/64-new-episode 8aa6dceb4fec05dede9871a8c9957834 I am back! Ich glaube, ich habe schon drei oder vier Mal den Podcast wieder gestartet, aber noch nie aus einem so schönen Grund: Ich bin nämlich schwanger. Im ersten Trimester war ich so unglaublich müde, dass ich keine Aufnahme geschafft habe, aber jetzt! Ich nehme dich einmal mit auf die Reise und erzähle dass ich früher keinen Kinderwunsch hatte Wie ich das erste Mal schwanger war und den Embryo in Woche 7 verlor. Welche Veränderung passierte und wie der Wunsch dann doch war, als ich Arnaud kennenlernte und er sehr klar eine Familie wollte. Warum wir uns direkt für IVF/ICSI entschieden haben und wie es nicht geklappt hatte was die (wenigen) Monate, in denen wir es natürlich versuchten mit uns und mir gemacht haben unser wunderschönes IVF-Erlebnis in Nordzypern mit Eurocare IVF Diese Reise wäre nicht möglich gewesen, ohne die folgenden Menschen: Die Eurocare IVF Klinik mit unseren Engeln Mert, Yasmin und dem wunderbaren Dr. Yücel Inan: https://www.ivfzypern.de/unser-team/ Wenn IVF/ICSI dann hier! Die wundertollste Gynäkologin Caroline Kreuschmer, Herzensempfehlung und jetzt bald mit eigener Praxis: https://diefrauganzheitlich.de/ Bettina Breunig - einfach nur danke für dein Sein. Und sorry, dass ich in der AUfnahme Breuninger sage: https://www.instagram.com/bettinabreunig/ Kristin Götz - danke für deine wunderbaren Hypnosen https://www.kristingoetz.com/ Und merci beaucoup an Dr. Luca Velemir! You gave me hope and a feeling, that everything is possible: https://www.drvelemir.fr/en/ Ich wünsche dir viel Spaß beim Anhören und freue mich, wenn du deine Erfahrungen, Anregungen und Fragen mit mir teilst: sandra(at)house-of-grace.de Bewerte gerne den Podcast und ich freue mich natürlich, wenn du ihn abonnierst. ♡ Mehr zu mir und alle aktuellen Angebote findest du unter www.house-of-grace.de und bei Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandravonzabiensky Meine Reise zur Weiblichkeit beschreibe ich im Buch: „Tantra – der Weg des mutigen Herzens. Die sinnlich-transformierende Praxis für eine neue Weiblichkeit“: https://amzn.to/3msYgDh full yes schwanger,weiblichkeit,schwangerschaft,ivf,icsi,ivfjourney,baby,schwangerüber40 Sandra von Zabiensky - House of Grace

Meet Shyla.    After her first child, Shyla struggled to get pregnant with her second. Like a lot of women she tried everything under the sun from supplements to acupressure courses and still wasn't seeing the results she wanted.    Shyla was feeling heartbroken.    One day Tasha “magically” appeared in Shyla's Instagram feed and she decided to schedule a free strategy session with the FU Project. Today Shyla is enjoying being a mom to her TWO boys!  Listen in as Shyla speaks with FU Project Client Placement Director, Charlie, about what pregnancy and parenthood after IVF is like, what contributed to her success, and advice for someone on a similar fertility journey.  What You'll Learn    What led Shyla to her decision to work with the FU Project  What specific parts of the programs she found helpful  How she has changed and what lessons she will take with her beyond her fertility journey  Advice and wisdom for others on their own fertility journey      Resources    Check out our newest website addition containing free resources for you - our Resources Page: https://www.tashablasi.com/resources.   Want to learn if the FU Project could help you in your fertility journey?  Schedule your complimentary Discovery Call today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect    Sign-up to become an FU Insider and get 15 Questions You Must Ask Your Fertility Clinic and Making Decisions With Precision. www.MyBabyIsComingSoon.com      How to connect with Tasha    Tashablasi.com    Connect with us at support@tashablasi.com        How to get involved    If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.    Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support. 

One of the things that is painfully missing from a lot of people's fertility journey is information.  Getting information from your doctor about yourself can sometimes be very difficult. I am very excited to introduce to you a woman (and her amazing company) who is offering a solution to this problem.   Amy Beckley is the founder of Proov, makers of at-home fertility screening with medical-quality diagnostic testing and support that can increase your chances of pregnancy.    Amy herself had multiple miscarriages and doctors telling her that it was normal for someone her age and there wasn't really an issue. Knowing there was more to the story, she took matters into her own hands after doing IVF, it was a simple progesterone supplement that she used to finally conceive.    In our conversation Amy and I talk not only about her products but about hormone health and ovulation. Please enjoy this enlightening conversation with Amy and the head over to https://proovtest.com/  and use coupon FUPROJECT for 20% off your order.  What You'll Learn    Amy's personal fertility story and the origin of Proov  Hormone health for fertility and general wellness  Ovulation vs successful ovulation The role of progesterone in fertility  Proov products and what makes them unique    Connect with Amy and Proov Website https://proovtest.com/ **use coupon FUPROJECT for 20% off your order**  Instagram @proovtest https://www.instagram.com/proovtest/  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/proovtest  Twitter https://twitter.com/proovtest  Resources    Check out our newest website addition containing free resources for you - our Resources Page: https://www.tashablasi.com/resources.   Want to learn if the FU Project could help you in your fertility journey?  Schedule your complimentary Discovery Call today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect    Sign-up to become an FU Insider and get 15 Questions You Must Ask Your Fertility Clinic and Making Decisions With Precision. www.MyBabyIsComingSoon.com      How to connect with Tasha    Tashablasi.com    Connect with us at support@tashablasi.com        How to get involved    If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.    Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.   

Woohoo! We have arrived at the 100th episode of The FU Project podcast and that means we have 100 more steps in the direction of my personal mission to level the playing field and empower patients with what to know as they are going into their fertility treatments.  For this special episode, we have compiled some of the best clips with the juiciest and most important advice and some super inspiring people. I hope you enjoy and thanks for joining me on this journey!    Fertilitites Unite!   Resources    Check out our newest website addition containing free resources for you - our Resources Page: https://www.tashablasi.com/resources.   Want to learn if the FU Project could help you in your fertility journey?  Schedule your complimentary Discovery Call today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect    Sign-up to become an FU Insider and get 15 Questions You Must Ask Your Fertility Clinic and Making Decisions With Precision. www.MyBabyIsComingSoon.com  How to connect with Tasha    Tashablasi.com    Connect with us at support@tashablasi.com        How to get involved    If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.    Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.   

My team and I are always seeking out the absolute best resources available for your fertility journey and I am thrilled to say we have discovered an incredible gem of a site called ReScripted.com.  ReScripted is a source for content, community, and commerce when building your family. I was personally excited to find ReScripted RX, which is their source for discounted fertility drugs but that is just the tip of the iceberg that is their offering and wealth of resources for fertility patients.    I had the chance to talk with co-founders Kristyn Hodgdon and Abby Mercado. These are two amazing warrior women who are making the fertility industry better for patients. In our conversation we talk about their mission, how and why they started ReScripted, and their personal fertility stories.  What You'll Learn  The personal stories that lead to Kristyn and Abby starting ReScripted.com The ReScripted mission and the incredible resources they offer What makes their community and support groups so unique ReScripted RX, their online pharmacy and the benefits it offers The ease and usability of their platform and how it helps people on their fertility journey Realities and misconceptions of IVF The future vision of Rescripted Overcoming stigmas and redefining sex education  How to connect with ReScripted   Website https://rescripted.com/  Instagram @fertility.rescripted  https://www.instagram.com/fertility.rescripted/  Email  hello@rescripted.com  Resources    Check out our newest website addition containing free resources for you - our Resources Page: https://www.tashablasi.com/resources.   Want to learn if the FU Project could help you in your fertility journey?  Schedule your complimentary Discovery Call today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect    Sign-up to become an FU Insider and get 15 Questions You Must Ask Your Fertility Clinic and Making Decisions With Precision. www.MyBabyIsComingSoon.com  How to connect with Tasha    Tashablasi.com    Connect with us at support@tashablasi.com        How to get involved    If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.    Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support. 

The mission here at the FU Project is to empower patients with information to help them ask the right questions of their doctors, save them time and money, and feel less alone on their fertility journey.    I wish I could work with everyone one-on-one but that is not always an option. So, I have released hundreds of short and long form videos on advice to bring to your fertility journey.     When Kelly so sweetly reached out to share that the free content we put out there helped her get and stay pregnant, I just had to talk to her because this made me so happy. This is exactly what I hoped to achieve with the creation of the free content and help me with my bigger mission.   This is also the perfect opportunity to share that I have compiled a comprehensive Resources Page on tashablasi.com so people can easily find the content they need to progress on their fertility journey: https://www.tashablasi.com/resources.     In my conversation with Kelly, we talk about her experience with some of the resources available, what specifically she found most valuable, and where she is on her fertility journey today. What You'll Learn  How Kelly found The FU Project Podcast and what her fertility journey has been like What free resources are available through The FU Project  The resources Kelly used and found most helpful What is the Resources Page?   Kelly's experienced advice to others on their fertility journey      Resources    Check out our newest website addition containing free resources for you - our Resources Page: https://www.tashablasi.com/resources.   Want to learn if the FU Project could help you in your fertility journey?  Schedule your complimentary Discovery Call today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect    Sign-up to become an FU Insider and get 15 Questions You Must Ask Your Fertility Clinic and Making Decisions With Precision. www.MyBabyIsComingSoon.com      How to connect with Tasha    Tashablasi.com    Connect with us at support@tashablasi.com        How to get involved    If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.    Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.   

Indie Lee has revolutionized the beauty industry with her line of clean skincare and beauty products.    After being diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that was believed to be environmentally derived, Indie had her awakening. A realization that our lifestyle and the environment we live in can not only profoundly impact our overall health, but the health, resilience, and appearance of our skin too.    “I always thought about what I was putting in my body, but never truly considered what I was putting on it,” and so, Indie Lee skincare was born -  a clean beauty line dedicated to educating and empowering others to live their healthiest life.   Indie is an amazing and inspiring woman. I am excited for you to listen to our conversation and to hear more about how Indie is living free of toxins, free of negative mindset, and free from letting others hold her back.    Discount Code: To receive a one-time 10% discount on the incredible Indie Lee products, please use FUProject10 at checkout or shop with this link: https://indieleeco.sjv.io/FUProject  What You'll Learn    Indie's personal story of a brain tumor that ultimately led to starting her skincare brand The power of our thoughts and beliefs in healing and wellness  Facing and overcoming challenges  Importance of clean skincare to the body What is clean skincare? What to look for and what to avoid in products  Indie's recommended and most popular products  How to connect with Indie   Indie Lee website with clean beauty and skincare products https://indieleeco.sjv.io/FUProject Resources    Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect     Sign-up to become an FU Insider and get 15 Questions You Must Ask Your Fertility Clinic and Making Decisions With Precision. www.MyBabyIsComingSoon.com  How to connect with Tasha    Tashablasi.com     Connect with us at support@tashablasi.com        How to get involved    If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.    Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.   

Meet Laura.   When I met Laura she had unexplained fertility issues and male factor, and had had chemical pregnancies and miscarriages. Today she is expecting her first child and looking forward to parenthood.    I am thrilled to be able to share another inspiring Path to Parenthood interview. Unexplained fertility issues and being told to “just keep trying” can definitely be frustrating. Listen to learn what was a real game changer for Laura that led to her making the most eggs in a retrieval, the most blasts, and led to her first pregnancy that is bringing her baby to her.   What You'll Learn    The things that were preventing her from getting pregnant and what she changed that made a difference  Her experience working with a consultant for the first time  The importance of having a supportive team and someone to talk to The tangible changes since doing the program What Laura wished someone had told her early in her journey        Resources    Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect    Sign-up to become an FU Insider and get 15 Questions You Must Ask Your Fertility Clinic and Making Decisions With Precision. www.MyBabyIsComingSoon.com      How to connect with Tasha    Tashablasi.com    Connect with us at support@tashablasi.com        How to get involved    If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.    Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.   

Embryologists play a huge part in the success of our embryos, but how many of us have ever had a conversation with one? Well, today we are talking with a very talented embryologist to get an understanding of what happens behind the scenes of a lab.    James Cooper has worked in 6 different countries and 12 clinics over the last 21 years doing all things IVF related. Throughout his career, James has seen the combination of skills and technology push IVF success rates to an all time high. After noticing a thirst for knowledge that most IVF patients have, he started an Instagram page called ivf_explained.   Listen in as James and I shed some light onto what embryologists do and things that you can look for in a lab. We also talk about his experience working with fertility clinics throughout the world versus in the US, the topic of genetic testing and even tips of what to ask your clinic for.      What You'll Learn    What embryologists do Embryologists' training and what their different titles mean  How genetic testing works What to look for in a lab/clinic   How to have better conversations with your doctor      Resources    Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect    Sign-up to become an FU Insider and get 15 Questions You Must Ask Your Fertility Clinic and Making Decisions With Precision. www.MyBabyIsComingSoon.com  IVF Explained on Instagram @ivf_explained https://www.instagram.com/ivf_explained/      How to connect with Tasha    Connect with me live on the next LIVE Tashablasi.com    Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com        How to get involved    If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.    Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support. 

WELCOME BACK!   Welcome to 2022 and welcome to a new season of the FU Project podcast! It feels so good to be back in the seat and record new content that I know will help you on your fertility journey.   Following the spirit of the new year (it's a popular time to start new things), I figured it would be a good idea to use this first episode to go over Tips to Help You Achieve Control Over Your Fertility Journey. In this episode, I will share how to get started when you realize you need fertility assistance.   These things will not only help support and guide you on your fertility journey, but these tips will also make you the best mama to be and woman for yourself.      What You'll Learn To: Be Your Own Advocate  See Each Choice as a Lesson or an Accomplishment Gather Your Facts Look for Unbiased Opinions When To Consider Hiring a Consultant   Resources Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect Sign-up to become an FU Insider and get 15 Questions You Must Ask Your Fertility Clinic and Making Decisions With Precision. www.MyBabyIsComingSoon.com EP44 - Removing the Drama From Your Fertility Journey EP75 - Making Decisions with Precision on Your Fertility Journey   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Are you feeling analysis paralysis when it comes to your fertility journey?   There are so many decisions to make when you're on this journey and all of them feel so important.   Which clinic do you choose? Do you need a second opinion? Should you use an egg donor? Should you do another round of egg retrieval?   With so many decisions it's hard to know what feels right... how to find the clarity that the decision you're making is the right one for YOU.   In today's episode of the FU Project podcast, I'm sharing one of the tools that I share with my clients inside the FU Project Workshop:  Making Decisions with Precision on Your Fertility Journey.   These 6 steps that I teach you and my clients will help you navigate the tough decisions that only you can make. AND you'll feel confident knowing that you've used these steps to help guide you to what is truly best for you on this journey.     This week you'll learn:  How to move forward when you feel stuck,  6 Steps to help you gain instant clarity, Practices that help you tune into inner guidance - your intuition,   And so much more!    Resources Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect Sign-up to become an FU Insider and get the 15 Questions You Must Ask Your Fertility Clinic at www.MyBabyIsComingSoon.com     How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support

For those faced with the decision to use an egg donor, sperm donor, or a surrogate it can feel impossible to know how to navigate the journey.    How do you protect yourself? How do you protect the surrogate? How do you protect the eventual child? There is SO much to consider.    In this week's episode of the FU Project podcast, I talk to Rijon Charne. Rijon is a fertility attorney and the founder/owner of Sunray Fertility Law based in Los Angeles, California. Having been born in South Africa, Rijon thoroughly enjoys working with international clients, clinics, and agencies and is well-versed in American and International law.   Shortly after graduating from law school, Rijon was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer. As a precautionary measure, she chose to undergo fertility treatments before undergoing chemotherapy. This life-changing experience introduced her to the field of fertility law and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). She understands first-hand how stressful life can be for an individual or a couple who wants to have a family of their own. Her personal experience is why she takes pride in guiding parents through this intricate legal process. She handles all aspects of fertility law, including egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation as well as the complicated area of surrogacy law, on behalf of intended parents, donors, and surrogates. Rijon also works as a consultant to many clinics, physicians, and fertility companies around the world.    This week you'll learn:  What is a fertility attorney, Who should work with a fertility attorney,  What conversations you should be having with everyone involved,  How to protect yourself on this journey,  And so much more!    Resources Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect The Chick Mission  Walgreens Heartbeat Program LiveStrong Fertility  Let's F Cancer Sunrayfertility.com     How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

At the origin of every single one of our patterns is a moment. Every interaction that you have where you feel triggered, where you enter into a pattern of behavior be it anger, anxiety, stress, fear has an origin outside of that moment.   The person or scenario triggering the pattern is merely acting as a mirror to help you work through and release that pattern.   In this week's episode of the FU Project podcast, I talk to Cedric Bertelli. Cedric Bertelli is the Founder and Director of the Emotional Health Institute (EHI), an organization that provides information and education about Emotional Resolution®, or EmRes®. EHI gives people struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, and many other negative emotions access to the best-trained professionals who can guide them to resolve disruptive emotional patterns. EHI has taught thousands of adults how to resolve their emotional difficulties. In the San Francisco Bay area alone, over 200 teachers were trained to use Emotional Resolution with children thanks to the Insitute's collaboration with Dedication Special Education and the Marin County Office of Education.   Cedric began to study and research the Emotional Resolution (EmRes) process in 2009 in his home country of France and has developed his understanding of emotional functioning and his craftsmanship of EmRes throughout the years. In addition to training mental health professionals, coaches, and educators on Emotional Resolution, Cedric also works with clients individually.   Join me this week for more fertility advice and adventure as we talk about:    How emotions are made. How stress and emotional difficulties can actually be resolved. What is Emotional Resolution®, or EmRes® and how it can help. How emotional patterns - emotional clutter - can keep you from getting and staying pregnant. And so much more!    "...Most of the time our emotional state is not in tune with what we are actually currently experiencing...."   Resources Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect Emotional Health Institute (EHI) What is Emotional Resolution®, or EmRes® The Science Behind EmRes Inspiring Professionals, Activities, Books, and Philosophies  SPECIAL OFFER: Book a session with Cedric. Mention the code "FUProject" or Tasha Blasi and clients will get $50.00 off their session's cost.     How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

It is SO gross how much it costs to do fertility treatments. I speak with hundreds of women that wonder if they'll ever be able to reach their goals of creating the family of their dreams because of said costs.    In this episode of the FU Project podcast, I want to dive into The Financial Costs of IVF and How to Protect Your Investment. So many people start fertility treatments engulfed in fear… Will I run out of time? Will I run out of money? Will I ever have the family of my dreams?    Join me this week for more fertility advice and adventure as we talk about:  How did I afford 10 rounds of IVF? Strategies you can do to protect your investment before and during treatment. What you should know about insurance coverage. Is it possible to get it even when your employer doesn't have it?  And so much more!      “Protect your investment, optimize results, and don't move forward out of fear.” - Tasha Blasi   Resources Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect EP68 - Alternative Therapies That Heal with Rachel Cole, LCSW EP55 - Does God Believe in IVF? The Gifts of Imperfect by Brene Brown Resolve.org     How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

Approximately 1/3 of infertility is attributed to the female, 1/3 to the male, and 1/3 is caused by a combination or is unexplained. So why does this conversation always feel so female-focused?   Males can have low sperm count, low motility, low viability, and more. Fertility is just as much a female challenge as it is a male challenge. So why do we feel embarrassed when our male counterparts face a fertility challenge?   In today's episode of the FU Project podcast, we are talking Male Fertility: I Heart Men With Low Sperm Count. Stop feeling shame and embarrassment around male infertility and start feeling empowered to take control of your journey.   What You'll Learn: What causes male infertility, How to find out if male infertility is a factor in your unique journey, Tools for improving sperm quality, and much more!   “Getting our bodies as healthy and happy and well as possible is for your best, most successful, most productive life.”   -Tasha     Resources Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect EP3 - How to Answer Stupid Fertility Suggestions Male Support Extract Ashwagandha, Ginseng, and Saw Palmetto   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

Laura has two children via IVF. So what makes her story so interesting you might ask? I'm glad you did. Laura's first child, Owen, is biologically her and her husband's child. Her second child, Julian, is biologically her husband's, but not her's.    That's right. Laura made the challenging decision to use an egg donor for her second child after having a biological child. I brought Laura on to the podcast because I know this is such a tough decision for so many women and families.   Oftentimes, there are fears like: Will I love this child as much as my biological child? How do I choose an egg donor?  Will people know that the child isn't biologically mine?    It's enough to make your head spin.    Join us for this week's episode of the FU Project Podcast as Laura shares her experience of using an egg donor after having a biological baby.    You'll Learn How: Laura navigated the challenging decision,  To maintain control thru uncontrollable circumstances, She and her husband made the difficult decision of deciding which egg donor to use, The beauty of gratitude,  And much more!     “You get to carry this child and you will love this child.”   Resources   Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Meet Divya.   Divya was on her fertility journey, had already been to two different clinics and had multiple failed transfers. She was experiencing fertility journey fatigue and doubting whether or not IVF was going to work for her. Divya recognized it was going to be hard to move forward on her journey and be successful if she stayed stuck in that negative, self-doubt loop.   Join us this week for another inspiring Path to Parenthood interview! Listen to how Divya shifted her mindset and manifested her beautiful twin girls (twins girls she wrote about in a journal YEARS ago!).   5 Years, 2 clinics, and 9 frozen embryo transfers later Divya has finally created her dream family.   What You'll Learn: How fertility journey fatigue can affect your journey, The importance of having a supportive team, The magic that happens when you shift your mindset, and much more! (PS - Baby girl #2 is healthy and growing!)   "...You start to notice the changes and shift on your own. You realize "Wow, I can do this."   -Divya   Resources   Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

Have you ever wondered why animals, after constantly fighting to stay alive, are never traumatized? The whole animal kingdom would not be what it is today if this were the case. Like, Tom & Jerry would have been a completely different show. So why is it that animals never seem to internalize their trauma, but we humans do?   Animals, after tapping into that sympathetic nervous system and initiating the fight or flight response, make their way to a safe place and discharge all of that energy that was needed to get them to safety. Turns out, we humans also have this same capacity to discharge all of that generated energy after experiencing trauma. The only difference is either we haven't figured out a way to release said energy or our bodies still detect a threat.    You're probably like “Okay, great…then what do I do now?”   Enter Somatic Experiencing.   In this week's episode of The FU Project podcast, I interview Rachel Cole, a licensed Somatic Experiencing practitioner, and clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience. Tune in to find out everything you need to know about Somatic Experiencing and how to finally let go of trauma.      “This is all for survival, so whatever our system chooses, it's the best response because we are here to talk about it” -Rachel Cole, LCSW       What You'll Learn What somatic experiencing is  Symptoms of unreleased trauma in the body  About other therapies to heal emotional clutter And so much more!     Resources   Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect Where to find Rachel Cole (and schedule your free 30 minute SE session): https://www.rachelcolelcsw.com/somatic-experiencing Somatic Experiencing: https://traumahealing.org/se-101/ Paul A. Levine, Ph.D https://traumahealing.org/se-101/ EDMR: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/ Mercier Therapy: https://www.merciertherapy.com/ Brainspotting: https://brainspotting.com/   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

Meet Ashley.   Before joining the FU Project, Ashley went through two failed IUIs and one unsuccessful IVF treatment. She felt stressed and bogged down by the constant search for, "Why can't I get pregnant?" Luckily, it only took a few failures before Ashley asked for help.    Ashley learned that infertility is not just a scientific process but a culmination of science, mind, and body. She realized that although you can be physically healthy, the toll of constant research and the pressure of "I have to figure it out" all on your own was too much. Ashley finally found relief when she was able to let go of the reigns and seek guidance.   Please tune in for another inspiring story and find out how Ashley found peace on her IVF journey.   What You'll Learn: -Health is not just a physical state of being -The importance of having a supportive team -The transformative power of trust -and much more!   “I didn't feel like I was out there on my own just trying to figure this out.”   -Ashley   Resources   Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

Meet Kelli   Kelli is not our typical Path to Parenthood story. Kelli had her first child through IVF after two rounds. When she and her husband decided to continue growing their family, they knew they would need IVF support again. She had already discovered Tasha through Facebook and was a regular podcast listener. Kelli told herself that if the first transfer wasn't successful, she would hire the FU Project Workshop to support her.   Tune in this week and hear how Kelli has completely transformed. Kelli is not pregnant (yet) but would, hands down, work with Tasha and the FU Project Workshop even if she wasn't trying to get pregnant. The knowledge and tools she has learned have truly helped her transform her life and mindset.   Join me this week for another inspiring story and find out where Kelli is today.   What You'll Learn The power of making simple changes, The importance of having enough space and energy, The power of having to team of experts to support you, And much more!   "I would work with her (Tasha) even if I wasn't trying to get pregnant because I feel so much better than I did before." - Kelli   Resources   Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

Meet Jessica.   Jessica and her husband thought IVF was the answer to their unexplained infertility woes. A doctor would take her eggs, combine them with his sperm, and POOF - a baby. They expected IVF to work on the first round (hint, it took 4 more rounds).   When Jessica found the FU Project Workshop, she was still skeptical about bringing in an additional team to help her and her husband on their fertility journey. In fact, she and her husband were the only two people that knew they were going through IVF for the first 2 rounds of treatment. It was an incredibly foreign concept to bring in additional support to assist them. After all, why would anyone need more assistance outside of the doctors and embryologists they are already working with? They're the experts, aren't they?    Join me this week for another inspiring story and find out where Jessica and her husband are today on their fertility journey.   What You'll Learn IVF takes more than someone combining an egg and a sperm to make a baby, The value of having the right support on this journey, Jessica's incredible mindset shifts that have made her a better wife, mother, and in her career, And much more!   “I didn't know what I didn't know.”  - Jessica   Resources   Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

At the ripe age of 33, I would have laughed at anyone that tried to tell me that it would take more than two rounds to have my family. After all, fertility wasn't my problem. My husband was the one with a low sperm count. Boy, was I wrong? IVF can be so overwhelming. Yes, it's science, and it exists to help you grow your family. However, there is a misconception that because science is involved, the probability of error is low.   Join me on the FU Project Podcast this week to learn about my HUGE IVF mistake (by the way, it's a big one) and the lessons I learned from it.   What You'll Learn My HUGE IVF Mistake How to find humor in the journey That little changes can have surprising results Nothing needs to be perfect And much more!   “Nothing needs to be perfect. There are gifts in everything.”   - Tasha   Resources   Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback, and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

Meet Mari.   When we met, Mari was sad and angry. Mari and her husband had been trying for a year to conceive, but hadn't had any success. At that point they decided it was best to have some tests done. Doctors diagnosed Mari with unexplained infertility and recommended IVF, but Mari and her husband weren't ready.   Instead they continued to try naturally, followed by a couple of failed IUIs. They did eventually get pregnant, but the pregnancy ended in miscarriage. At that point they knew they wanted help and support as they embarked on their IVF journey.     Join me this week for another inspiring story and learn how Mari and her husband found the help and support they needed to create the family of their dreams.     What You'll Learn Why prioritizing your health and mindset are so important, The value of having support on your fertility journey, How you can go from being sad and angry to being fully in love with life, What it's like to have a baby during a pandemic, And much more!   "It's making sure I prioritize my health and my mindset, I know how important and how essential that is..."   - Mari   Resources   Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

HAPPY NATIONAL INFERTILITY AWARENESS WEEK!!   1 in 8 couples face fertility issues. That's why National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW) and the work RESOLVE does is so important.   As anyone that listens to this podcast knows, it took me 10 rounds of IVF to have my two very expensive children. If you're on a fertility journey, you know how challenging this journey can be.   When you first enter the world of the fertility challenged it's hard to know where to start.   Start with RESOLVE. They have an abundance of resources on infertility, insurance coverage, getting insurance coverage, making infertility affordable and understanding your options.   RESOLVE is working to make the struggle of infertility a talked about issue. Every year I travel to Washington D.C. with RESOLVE to advocate for women and families that are struggling with fertility issues.   Join me this week for another inspiring episode.   What You'll Learn About National Infertility (or Fertility Challenged) Awareness Week, What is RESOLVE and why you should care, Hear inspiring advice to keep you going on your fertility journey, And much more!   "Never stop advocating for yourself"   -Erin   Resources   Learn more about RESOLVE Donate to RESOLVE: https://www.classy.org/campaign/tasha-blasi-match/c333785 Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect EP35 - Path to Parenthood with Brittanya: https://www.tashablasi.com/podcast/ep-35-path-to-parenthood-with-brittanya EP41 - Path to Parenthood with Allison: https://www.tashablasi.com/podcast/ep-41-path-to-parenthood-with-allison EP45 - Path to Parenthood with Erin: https://www.tashablasi.com/podcast/ep45-path-to-parenthood-with-erin EP52 - Path to Parenthood with Jennifer: https://www.tashablasi.com/podcast/ep52-path-to-parenthood-with-jennifer EP58 - Path to Parenthood with Jena: https://www.tashablasi.com/podcast/ep58-path-to-parenthood-with-jena More Success Stories: www.TashaBlasi.com/success   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Meet Anne.    Anne was diagnosed with a diminished ovarian reserve and completed two unsuccessful egg retrievals (1-2 eggs total), followed by two unsuccessful fresh transfers.    After joining the FU Project Workshop, she did another two egg retrievals.  The first produced 4 Day 3 embryos which are on ice and then the second produced over 10 eggs and she now has 6 Day 5 genetically tested embryos (not a typo) on ice!    These results are a perfect example of how one doctor's opinion and protocol should not define your entire fertility journey and how much you can do to affect the outcome yourself.    Join me this week for another inspiring story.   What You'll Learn The importance of trusting your gut in life and on your fertility journey, How different doctors and protocols can dramatically impact your results, The value of having an expert team as your second set of eyes and ears on this journey, And much more!   "I developed more of a natural belief that it would happen..." - Anne   Resources   Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

An open letter to all fertility clinics... Have a little more respect for my vagina. I realize that you may be used to having women spread eagle in a room while you're going about your business, but for us, it's strange AF!   Give us a towel, a blanket, anything to cover our vagina, and as a result, our anus, from the room full of people taking notes, chit-chatting and getting prepped for a procedure that in theory takes no longer than it takes to insert a tampon.   Yet for some reason, here I am, vagina on display, for what feels like 5 hours.   On this week's episode of the FU Project podcast I'm talking about that AWFUL embryo transfer and what I should have done.   What You'll Learn All the embarrassing details of that ONE embryo transfer, The power of using your voice, How to establish systems that make using your voice easier, and more!     "Know that if something feels wrong, it is." - Tasha   Resources   Schedule your Complimentary Strategy Session EP57 - How I Recently Dealt with Immense Stress Alternative Therapies: Somatic Therapy, Talk Therapy, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Field Trip   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Meet Jena.   She has PCOS, had her first child via IUI (got pregnant on the second one), and then could not get pregnant with baby #2 (sound familiar?). She joined the FU Project Workshop for our experience, expertise and ability to customize a plan for her. In this chat she will share what she also was able to accomplish (other than, yes, a pregnancy) and the advice she would give someone in her same situation.   Join me this week for another inspiring story.   What You'll Learn Things don't always go how we expect, The importance of focusing on YOU and making yourself a priority, The value of having an expert team as your second set of eyes and ears on this journey, And much more!   "I needed to focus on me. I'm very much people pleaser and I've learned that I kind of have to take a step back and take care of myself." - Jena   Resources   Schedule your complimentary Strategy session today: https://www.tashablasi.com/connect   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved   If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

I recently had one of the hardest weeks of my life this past December. I was working double time so that I could feel prepared to take a week off for the holidays (that's already stressful at any point in the year), but then my husband was diagnosed with covid and my dad was dying from covid all at the same time.    Stress, whether acute or traumatic, has affected us all. We learn that stress is bad for our body and mind, but we rarely learn healthy tactics to combat it while we are in the trenches.   When we don't practice emotional wellness during stressful times, we end up suppressing our emotions entirely, wrongly lashing out at another person who doesn't deserve it or we seek “comfort” in areas that provide that instant gratification that hurts us in the long run.    Sound familiar? We've all been there.    Thankfully, during one of my most stressful weeks of my life, I had strategies that helped me understand and process my emotions and experiences so that I didn't crumble to pieces all day, every day (note: I did breakdown, naturally, I'm human. But it could have been much worse).   On this episode of the FU Project, I go over strategies for handling immense stress that don't involve pushing past and ignoring your emotions. Tune in for actionable ways to get in tune with your reality and emotions in order to handle stressful situations, like your fertility journey, better.   What You'll Learn How a balanced physiology matters when handling stress What things I did correctly and poorly when handling my stress Why stopping what you're doing is more important than ignoring your emotions And much more!   “The journey to anything great, extraordinary, means a lot of battles, a lot of obstacles and a lot of lessons.” - Tasha Blasi   Resources https://www.tashablasi.com/connect Suzie Batiz's ALIVE OS,Transform Your Reality & Live a More Alive Life   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website. Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Meet Emma…    She had gone through one IUI and five failed transfers with IVF when the doctors started recommending surrogacy. However, she felt there were still avenues she could take to get and stay pregnant. When we met, Emma wasn't ready to give up on herself, and she wanted to make sure she got it right with her next embryo. Not only was her first transfer with the FU project successful, but she learned important tactics she carried with her into her relationships and now into motherhood.   Listen to what Emma discovered about herself, what she gives credit to for finally having a successful transfer and how a cute tactic she used helped to keep her spirits up during that dreaded two-week wait.    What You'll Learn Where she was in her fertility journey when we first met The struggles she had to overcome How she did the work, implemented the tools and strategies we teach Where she currently is in her fertility journey And much more!   "I think the biggest thing I've learned is just the value of slowing down ."   Emma     Resources Mentioned Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

Oh yes, I'm going there. We are talking about God, Religion and your IVF journey. Religion can play a huge role in your life's decisions. It can play an even more confusing  role if your religion and life goals create conflicting in ideologies. But is IVF and fertility support innately against God's will? Are you playing God by using IVF to get you pregnant?   This whole God conversation started because someone thought it was wrong and ungodly for me to have my blonde haired, blue eyed children through IVF. They thought it was wrong for me to be able to choose my childrens' traits by picking out which embryo - wait, what? Choose my children's traits? What is this, a scifi movie?    Personally, I thought it was wrong for them to voice their opinion over my fertility journey when they obviously knew nothing about IVF.    On this episode of the FU Project, I explain why God supports IVF and why this procedure to support your reproductive system is no different than any other life altering surgery. Tune in for a healthy look at how religion should or should not impact your fertility journey.   What You'll Learn How your view of God matters for your IVF journey Why you must understand the basics of IVF  What you should do in order to overcome unsolicited opinions And much more!   “You are creating a family from the filter of love to grow and create more love. Why would God be against anything that creates love?” - Tasha Blasi   Resources Read the full story and see all of the pictures here!   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Meet Stephanie…    She was confident in her egg retrievals and then they were unsuccessful.  She was confident in her embryo transfers, and then they were unsuccessful. When we met, she wanted guidance on what was going wrong and to be better informed during her next steps through her fertility journey. Stephanie not only received guidance and useful information but also a fruitful community of people to cheer for her and support her along the way!   Listen to how she learned to manage her lifestyle to match her goals, what it means to give up control in order to feel in control and why it matters to have a supportive group available who understand your journey.   What You'll Learn Where she was in her fertility journey when we first met The struggles she had to overcome How she did the work, implemented the tools and strategies we teach Where she currently is in her fertility journey And much more!   "The extra care and tenderness you provide go a long way."   Stephanie     Resources Mentioned Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

There's annoying news, and there's sad news. There are things you can control, and there are things you can't control. When you're trying to navigate your fertility journey, every bump can feel like a mountain. Whether you're having to postpone your appointment (again) due to a thin uterine or you just had a failed transfer, there's a way to handle news that'll benefit you and your journey in the end.   While a fertility journey is sort of like climbing a mountain, there are ways to make it feel like a leisurely hike up the path.    On this episode of the FU Project, I talk about techniques you can use so that news and changes don't have to ruin your entire week and derail your motivation. Tune in for insightful advice for making your fertility journey smoother and easier on your mind and body.   What You'll Learn How to identify different types of news and unexpected changes Why is essential to let go of your plans, but NOT your goals What actions steps to take next in order to keep moving forward And much more!   "It is okay to have goals and work towards your goals… but also respect what is in your control in your goals and what is not." - Tasha Blasi   Resources Fearless after Fail Past Live Video: Scroll down on Tashablasi.com   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website. Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Meet Jennifer…    Getting pregnant seemed like an uphill battle with both her husband and herself having fertility issues.  They tried for two years, both naturally and through IVF, before they found me. When we met she had already went through 2 egg retrievals and 5 failed transfers with genetically tested embryos, interviewing surrogates as a possible option and then natural pregnancy that ended in a miscarriage. The natural pregnancy proved to herself that she could get pregnant, but she needed a new option moving forward in their fertility journey. Through the FU project, Jennifer found a community that understood her struggles and allowed her to another outlet that provided her immensely helpful support.   Listen to how she was able to find her happy self again, create boundaries, and view this life-changing journey as one to make her even better than ever before.    What You'll Learn Where she was in her fertility journey when we first met The struggles she had to overcome How she did the work, implemented the tools and strategies we teach Where she currently is in her fertility journey And much more!   "I just loved that there was this group out here and this woman who was creating this community for people with infertility that really had nowhere else to go."   - Jennifer     Resources Mentioned Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

From simple prayers to multi-step mystic processes,  there is no shortage of weird tips, tricks and superstitions people subscribe to in order to get and stay pregnant. When you're going on your 10th round of IVF like I was, you get a little desperate for something to make you magically pregnant, even if that involves taking crazy advice from strangers.   On what would be my final round of IVF, I found myself open to do anything that may potentially get me pregnant. But when I got the advice to do this crazy thing, I was skeptical thinking there was no way this could actually do anything to help my fertility journey. For days, I tried to find a loop-hole around the entire situation.   On this episode of the FU Project, I talk about how a psychic's reading led me down a path to eventually using a watermelon and yellow cloth to hopefully become pregnant on my 10th round of IVF. Tune in for a ridiculous story and a good laugh over what I did to FINALLY get pregnant.   What You'll Learn What it means to trust your gut when taking advice Why I bought watermelon, molasses and yellow cloth  How 10 rounds of IVF will make you willing to try anything And much more!   "It has to be the ocean because she creates life." - Tasha Blasi   Resources Read the full story and see all of the pictures here!   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Meet Charlotte…    She needed IVF due to a male factor (like we did) and thought that IVF was going to create control and order in her fertility journey  (like I did).  When we met, Charlotte just had a miscarriage after IVF. It was then that she realized she needed support and guidance moving forward through her fertility journey. She originally joined the FU project just to get an opinion over how she should get and stay pregnant. What she discovered was her own voice and options that truly empowered her in life and on her fertility journey.     Listen to what she did that she credits to her successful fertility journey and how this is impacting her life, career, and motherhood.    What You'll Learn Where she was in her fertility journey when we first met The struggles she had to overcome How she did the work, implemented the tools and strategies we teach Where she currently is in her fertility journey And much more! "You gave me advice but you also made me find my my own voice"   Charlotte     Resources Mentioned Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Meet Jamie…    For Jamie, she had her first child easily through a couple rounds of IVF. When she tried to have her second child, things didn't go as smoothly. After many failed rounds and lots of frustration, Jamie felt like she hit rock bottom in her fertility journey. When we met, Jamie thought that her dreams of having a family of four may never actually happen. There was nothing technically wrong with her or her eggs, but IVF just didn't seem to be working this time around. She thought that if she had difficulty getting pregnant when she was younger, how could she possibly get pregnant now?   We discuss how changing her clinic and lifestyle impacted her fertility journey and what she did to be successfully (and quickly!) pregnant with her second baby boy.   What You'll Learn Where she was in her fertility journey when we first met The struggles she had to overcome How she did the work, implemented the tools and strategies we teach Where she currently is in her fertility journey And much more!   "Overall, I just felt so much better after making those changes to balance out those hormones."   - Jamie     Resources Mentioned Shawn Stevenson's book Sleep Smarter Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Meet Megan…    She has severe diminished ovarian reserve (only makes 1-2 eggs on stimulation drugs), has severe endometriosis (two laparoscopy surgeries) and was told it would be impossible for her to have a child with her own eggs.  She was at the most famous clinic in the USA with an exceptional doctor and was brave enough to leave there (and trust me) to go to a different, less known, doctor.     Megan and I get real really fast as she opens up about how her physical body was responding due to a lack of space or energy for herself.  Instead, it was her "dysfunctional family" that got all of her space and energy.  Listen to her talk about how she got out of "victim mode" and created boundaries and healed her body and mind and got pregnant with her own eggs.     What You'll Learn Where she was in her fertility journey when we first met The struggles she had to overcome How she did the work, implemented the tools and strategies we teach Where she currently is in her fertility journey And much more!     "I was in a safe space and that helped me be relaxed and at peace."   - Megan     Resources Mentioned Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

Is IVF feeling unfair?   Are you riding the emotional rollercoaster and wondering why your partner seems to be sitting cool, calm and collected on the sidelines? It's easy to feel like you're making all of the sacrifice while your partner's life seems unfazed by the IVF rollercoaster?   IVF is a huge commitment and places a lot of physical, emotional and mental demand on the female. This doesn't mean that your partner doesn't feel anything throughout the process, but they are experiencing the process through a completely different lens. IVF brings to the surface all of the little things within relationships that have been swept under the rug or haven't really been an issue up to this point.   If you and your partner are struggling through the IVF process, now is the time to fix and address any miscommunication or support woes because adding a baby to the mix WILL NOT solve these. If anything, a child will only throw fuel on an already raging fire.   On this week's episode of the FU Project podcast I interview Kate Rouze, our phenomenal mindset coach in the FU Project workshop. She is also an executive and personal coach, and co-founder of BeCurrent (www.becurrenttoday.com). Some of her favorite work includes supporting individuals in relationship, with themselves and those closest to them.    What You'll Learn How to recognize space for growth during stress What clear communication in a relationship looks and feels like How to create strategies for great communication with your partner And much more!  

Meet Erin…    For Erin, deciding to do IVF after trying for about a year wasn't the problem. In fact, she was confident going into IVF since there were no obvious problems with her or her partner's fertility. When we met she had done two rounds of IVF.  She had everything going for her - high egg reserve at 39 and loads of embryos after fertilization. But she only has a total of 1 embryo (between the two rounds) by the end.     We discuss what got her to try IVF again even with paralyzing fears that it just wouldn't work for her and what she did to finally be successful and enjoy her adorable four-month-old baby girl today.   What You'll Learn Where she was in her fertility journey when we first met The struggles she had to overcome How she did the work, implemented the tools and strategies we teach Where she currently is in her fertility journey And much more!   "Never stop advocating for yourself." - Erin     Resources Mentioned Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.  

ARE YOU STILL IN A TOXIC RELATIONSHIP?   Hint: You probably are. But it is with yourself.   Handling the stress of your fertility journey is downright difficult. Fertility journeys are a perfect breeding ground for those negative thoughts to creep into your head and control how you react to your own life. That being said, regardless of whether you've heard of a Drama Triangle, you've probably been a part of one.    Drama Triangles occur whenever we let our default, toxic emotional response take the reins and control how we process fear and shame.

Meet Michelle…    Michelle had completely embraced the IVF route for her fertility journey. She was pretty confident and believed she was going to get pregnant the first go-around. Flash forward through four failed transfers and learning to cope with anger and frustration, she not only got pregnant but developed a more positive, healthy mindset. When we met, Michelle had a failed transfer at her first clinic and was devastated. Together we worked to change clinics and create a healthier mental space during her fertility journey. Listen to how she totally changed her mindset and took control of her own journey instead of being consumed by bitterness.    What You'll Learn Where she was in her fertility journey when we first met The struggles she had to overcome How she did the work, implemented the tools and strategies we teach Where she currently is in her fertility journey And much more! "It was a choice. I could choose to be stuck in that place, that rock bottom. Or I could choose to move on."   - Michelle     Resources Mentioned Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com   How to get involved If you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website.   Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.

When you're going through your fertility journey, navigating the holidays can seem daunting: The holiday cards featuring someone's newborn or seeing a pregnant relative or hearing how one of your friends got pregnant so easily can be absolutely devastating depending on your current mindset. Then there's the “advice.” Your aunt gives you her special 8-step routine to increase your fertility. Your mom thinks you need to change your diet. Someone else chimes in saying you must try this thing that their second cousin's sister did to become pregnant.   While bracing for the inappropriate questions to the unsolicited advice to the newly pregnant relative making their announcement at dinner, the holidays can seem, well, gloomy and dreadful.    On this episode of The FU Project Podcast, I provide tips and guidance to conquering the holiday-fertility-journey-anxiety (and making a game out of it!) so that you can feel empowered to enjoy the holiday season like the rest of them. Because, trust me, you deserve it. Tune in to learn how to confront those uncomfortable questions and love yourself during a season of constant comparison.    What You'll Learn What to do when someone asks you an inappropriate question about your fertility journey How to handle the “free” advice you get from loved ones How to have a more joyful and loving holiday season And much more!   "You already have everything you need to be unlimited. Just be and do and become." - Tasha Blasi   Resources Mentioned Fu Project Podcast EP 3: How to Answer Stupid Fertility Suggestions "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brené Brown Brené Brown Podcast Brené Brown Youtube Videos   How to connect with Tasha Tashablasi.com Connect with the health and fitness experts from the episode at support@tashablasi.com How to get involvedIf you would like more information about The FU Project and my mission to get you pregnant so much faster and smarter than I did, please check out my website. Enjoyed the Podcast? Be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word. There are so many women suffering in silence that could use this help and support.