Catching Up With Conception

In this heartfelt episode of Catching Up with Conception, I sit down with Carrie Hauskens, writer and creator of @bloomingwithcare, to discuss the raw, honest, and deeply personal journey of navigating infertility and embracing a child-free life. Carrie opens up about the years of TTC, IVF, heartbreaking losses—including the stillbirth of her daughter Clementine—and the pivotal decision to stop pu...

In this episode of Catching Up with Conception , I sit down with Alex Rose, a licensed acupuncturist at Gig Harbor Acupuncture and Holistic Healing. We dive into the incredible ways acupuncture can support fertility—whether you’re just starting your TTC journey, managing a diagnosis like PCOS, or navigating IVF. Alex shares how acupuncture regulates blood flow, balances hormones, and even supports...

In this episode of Catching Up With Conception , I sit down with Judy Simon, fertility dietitian and co-author of Getting to Baby , to talk about how food, lifestyle, and community can support your path to parenthood. Judy shares her own infertility story, breaks down the science behind fertility-friendly nutrition, and offers simple, realistic changes that can help optimize your health. We also d...

Infertility can feel isolating, but finding a supportive community makes all the difference. In this episode of Catching Up With Conception , I sit down with Marilyn, the powerhouse behind Infertile Tees , to talk about how she turned her own infertility journey into a movement of connection, advocacy, and healing. Marilyn shares her personal story, the inspiration behind her designs, and the impo...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Catching Up With Conception, I chat with Patra Nalusiba, also known as The Aligned Mama. Patra shares her transformative journey into hypnotherapy, her passion for helping women reconnect with their deeper selves, and how subconscious beliefs can impact our bodies and emotions. We dive into topics like the power of the mind-body connection, the unique cha...

On this episode of Catching Up With Conception with your host, Audra Smith Fertility Coach, we catch up with Dr Grace Lee-Brindle , who specializes in working with individuals and couples going through infertility all while dealing with her own secondary infertility. She shares her personal journey and talks about the different therapy techniques that she uses to help people conquer their fertilit...

On this episode of Catching Up With Conception, we catch up with Leah Negrin and her Master's in Clinical Nutrition in Part 2 of our 2 Part series looking at the importance of gut health in pregnancy and manageable ways to make healthy choices. She is backed by science, education, and personal experience and brings her warmth and support to this very fun episode. For more information on Leah, you...

On this Christmas Eve episode of Catching Up With Conception, with your host, Audra Smith Fertility Coach, we read a fertility twist on the classic Christmas tale "Twas the night before Christmas". Infertility is rough, but that doesn't mean we can't have a little holiday magic for ourselves. Please follow if you enjoyed this episode and reach out on IG @fertilitycoachaudra if you could use some f...

On this episode of Catching Up With Conception, we catch up with Leah Negrin and her Master's in Clinical Nutrition in Part 1 of our 2 Part series looking at the importance of gut health in pregnancy and manageable ways to make healthy choices. She is backed by science, education, and personal experience and brings her warmth and support to this very fun episode. For more information on Leah, you...

On this week's episode of Catching Up With Conception with your host Fertility Coach Audra Smith, we catch up with Jessica Tims a certified fertility doula and hear all about how she supports the body, mind, and soul on your fertility journey! You get a little insight into her process as we almost talk ourselves into a session. This episode is full of heart and plenty of laughs as we discuss a cer...

On this week's episode we catch up with Morgan Henry Keller, a Queer TTC Doula as she combines her personal and professional experiences to provide virtual support and in-person community events in the Pacific North West. We delve into her niche focused on the emotional and community supports for families who need a little extra intervention because, as she puts it, anyone with a uterus can have a...

On our first episode of Catching Up With Conception, we catch up with Seattle-Based Birth Doula, Jessica Meeds and talk everything from what we love about working with people who are building their families, how working with a doula or coach actually works, and share our passion for supporting and helping people reach their fertility goals. I'm not sure what drew you to this particular podcast, bu...

Who would have thought there would be pearls of fertility wisdom in Middle Earth? Tolkien, probably, he thought of everything! Catching Up With Conception is a podcast dedicated to all things fertility that span the good, the bad, and everything in between. New episodes uploaded Tuesdays!