Katy is back this week! And we are discussing what a holistic approach to investigating your fertility looks like. We're talking all about the wider ways to assess health and fertility and the wider options to improving and understanding health and therefore your fertility.

We discuss:

• Why holistic practitioners assess fertility in a broader context.

• When blood tests should be timed correctly for accurate results.

• Why a full thyroid panel is better for understanding thyroid function.

• Why advocating for oneself in medical settings is essential.

• How male factor infertility is often overlooked but important.

• How microbiome health can impact fertility and overall health.

• How nutrition plays a vital role in fertility and should be prioritized.

• Why stress management is an important part for overall health and fertility.

• How tracking menstrual cycles can provide valuable insights into fertility.

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I'm talking with Naava Carman from The Fertility Support Company. Naava is a seasoned acupuncturist and herbalist specialising in fertility and gynaecological issues.

Naava shares her journey into acupuncture, her specialisation in complex fertility cases, and her holistic approach to treatment.

We discuss:

Naava's journey into acupuncture began with her own health challenges. How she specialises in complex fertility cases, often involving multiple health issues. Why education and empowerment are key components of her treatment approach. How she integrates traditional Chinese medicine with conventional medical practices. The diploma she created aims to elevate the standards of fertility acupuncture. Future trends in fertility treatments include a focus on immune health.

For acupuncture practitioners you can find out more about The Advanced Diploma in Fertility Acupuncture here.

You can find a Fertility Acupuncture practitioner with this qualification here.

This podcast is sponsored by⁠⁠ Invivo Healthcare⁠⁠, the human microbiome company restoring human health and ecology with seamlessly connected testing, supplements and education.

💛 Join our ⁠⁠Fertility Support Community⁠⁠ for access to Teaching To Conceive, (our fertility education course), our monthly webinars and lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.

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☎️ Book a ⁠⁠discovery call⁠⁠ to find out how we can support your fertility journey.

Today I am joined by Fertility Coach Carly Garret and we are discussing the emotional and physical impact of negative pregnancy.

We discuss:

- Why negative pregnancy tests can trigger deep emotional responses.

- How the anticipation of testing can amplify feelings of hope and despair.

- Why sarly testing often leads to increased anxiety and uncertainty.

- How planning for emotional needs can help during difficult times.

- How community support is vital for those experiencing fertility challenges.

- Different coping strategies can including self-care and connecting with others.

Here are the all the details Carly mentions:

Fertility Walk

Free Nurture Your Fertility online event.

For our Tea and Chat support group please join our community, the link is below.

This podcast is sponsored by⁠⁠⁠ Invivo Healthcare⁠⁠⁠, the human microbiome company restoring human health and ecology with seamlessly connected testing, supplements and education.

💛 Join our ⁠⁠Fertility Support Community⁠⁠ for access to Teaching To Conceive, (our fertility education course), our monthly webinars and lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.

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☎️ Book a ⁠⁠discovery call⁠⁠ to find out how we can support your fertility journey.

I am joined by our team of Fertility Acupuncture Affiliates, who work across the UK.

We answer the most common questions we get asked about Acupuncture for Fertility.

• ​What is acupuncture and how does it work?
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• ​What is the difference between acupuncture and fertility acupuncture?
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• ​Does acupuncture hurt?
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• ​Why do we talk about a three month preparation window and what if you don't have that time?

• ​When to start treatment and how to prepare for it?

• ​What actually happens in a treatment?
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Where you'll find a Hannah Pearn Affiliate:

North Lincolnshire: Annabel Tindal @annabel_tindale_acupuncture

Oxfordshire & Windsor: Catherine da Rosa @exhale_acupuncture_

Bournemouth: Stacy Davis @theholisticclinic_poolebay

Manchester: Nicole Bouzon @prepandpokeacupuncture

Wakefield: Catherine Heathcote @heathcoteacupuncture

Leigh on Sea: Elaine Otrofanowei @ecotherapies

York: Mel Marke @mel_acupuncture

Surrey: Melanie Cullis @acu.practice.surrey

You can also find Fertility Acupuncturists via:

The Acupuncture Fertility Network

The Fertility Support Company

This podcast is sponsored by⁠ Invivo Healthcare⁠, the human microbiome company restoring human health and ecology with seamlessly connected testing, supplements and education.

💛 Join our ⁠Fertility Support Community⁠ for access to Teaching To Conceive, (our fertility education course), our monthly webinars and lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.

🤩 Follow us on ⁠Instagram.⁠

☎️ Book a ⁠discovery call⁠ to find out how we can support your fertility journey.

I'm kicking off 2025 and our new series discussing the pressures surrounding New Year's resolutions and the unrealistic expectations often placed on individuals at the start of the year.

I'm joined by the always lovely Kirsty Harrison (fertility nutritionist) to dig into idea that change can happen at any time and does not need to a big commitment to a totally new way of life. This is especially true for those who are on a fertility journey and can often feel the pressure to be perfect.

We discuss the challenges of January and February, and the importance of taking care of your mental health and well-being during these months.

We discuss

• ​You don't need a new you; embrace who you are.
• ​January can be a tough month; be gentle with yourself.
• ​Setting resolutions in January can create unnecessary pressure.
• ​Small, manageable changes are more sustainable than drastic ones.
• ​Focus on positive changes rather than deprivation.
• ​Accountability can help in achieving your goals.
• ​Lean into the slower pace of winter months.
• ​You can make changes at any time, not just New Year.
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This podcast is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, the human microbiome company restoring human health and ecology with seamlessly connected testing, supplements and education.

💛 Join our Fertility Support Community for access to Teaching To Conceive, (our fertility education course), our monthly webinars and lovely group of supportive people who understand where you're at.

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☎️ Book a discovery call to find out how we can support your fertility journey.

It's the last episode of this series and Katy and I are going over common mistakes we see and hear when people are Trying To Conceive.

We look at:

• why relying on apps is not always helpful
• why we always need to thinking about male fertility
• why OPKs aren't always good to rely on
• why knowing your cycle is so important to help spot problems
• why fertility is so unfair and sometimes makes no sense
• why it's ok to kick back at Christmas if you want to.

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And here is last years episode on Christmas with fertility nutritionist Kirsty Harrison and our webinar on looking after yourself during the festive season (with Kirsty and Carly).

Finally if you want replay to all of Teaching To Conceive webinar series you can download them here.

💛 To find out more about working with us you can book a free 15 minute ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discovery Call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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💛 And for more information and access to all our webinars, support events and community come and join our fertility support group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't Tell Me To RELAX.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode I am talking with Marija from Plan Your Baby about fertility support options that do not involve IVF.

We discuss:

• How ovulation induction can significantly increase chances of conception.

• Why Clomid is being phased out due to its negative effects on the endometrial lining.

• Why cycle monitoring is essential for successful ovulation induction.

• Healthy lifestyle changes can enhance fertility treatment outcomes.

• Why progesterone support is crucial for those with luteal phase issues.

• How microbiome health may impact fertility and treatment success.

If you'd like to find out more about see the Plan Your Baby website.

This podcast has been sponsored by femme health, a new online department store for fertility and conception. Visit their website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.femmehealth.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code relax15 to receive 15% off site wide.

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💛 You can work with us online or in our clinics in London and across UK. More information is available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

💛 And for more information and access to all our webinars, support events and community come and join our fertility support group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't Tell Me To RELAX.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

I am joined by Tess, co-founder and CEO of Bea Fertility.

We are discussing their innovative at-home intracervical insemination device.

Tess shares her personal journey that led to the creation of Bea, the functionality of the device, its target audience, and the support resources available for users.

Takeaways

• Bea Fertility aims to create a fairer path for those struggling with fertility.
• The device is designed to be less invasive and more user-controlled.
• It functions similarly to a tampon applicator, delivering semen directly to the cervix.
• The target audience includes couples facing challenges with penetrative intercourse.
• Béa is significantly cheaper than traditional IUI treatments.
• Users receive two insemination devices in a treatment kit for optimal chances of conception.
• Support includes free fertility coaching sessions and a responsive support team.

Béa Fertility is reimagining the fertility treatment journey, eliminating pain and confusion, and restoring control to those starting their families. Our first product brings clinical-grade fertility care into homes worldwide with a groundbreaking iteration of Intracervical Insemination (ICI), an established, evidence-based fertility treatment.
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This podcast has been sponsored by femme health, a new online department store for fertility and conception. Visit their website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.femmehealth.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code relax15 to receive 15% off site wide.

💛 To find out more about working with us you can book a free 15 minute ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discovery Call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

💛 You can work with us online or in our clinics in London and across UK. More information is available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

💛 And for more information and access to all our webinars, support events and community come and join our fertility support group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't Tell Me To RELAX.⁠⁠⁠⁠