Don't Tell Me To RELAX- Your Fertility Podcast

This is the last in the Series- as I take a little break for the summer- we will be back in September! But before I go we have this lovely episode to end with. I am back with Carly to discuss practical ways to support loved ones trying to conceive. We share insights on emotional support, important dates, and practical ways to help- all offered from our lovely listeners and community. We discuss: T...

In this episode I am with, Alison Hall, a nutritional therapist specializing in fertility. Alison discusses the complex relationship between genetics, epigenetics, and fertility. She explains how understanding genetic variants like MTHFR and supporting epigenetic health through nutrition and lifestyle can improve reproductive outcomes. Main Topics: The difference between genetics and epigenetics a...

I am joined by fertility coach Carly to unpack the emotional toll, misconceptions, and support needs of women experiencing infertility. Whether you're going through it yourself or supporting someone, this episode offers insights and practical advice for understanding and compassion. We hope this will be a helpful episode to send onto your family and friends- if you don’t want to go into the detail...

I am with Laura Wilkes, a yoga and TRE teacher, women's health coach and soon to be acupuncturists. Laura shares her journey with TRE (Trauma Release Exercises) and how this powerful somatic practice can support stress release, emotional healing, and improve fertility outcomes. We discuss What is TRE and its origins The science behind neurogenic tremors and their role in releasing stress and t...

As it is Pride Month around the world we are sharing the fertility journey from one of our LGBTQ+ community members. Debs shares her personal and systemic challenges navigating fertility treatments as a LGBTQ+ woman. We explore the emotional, systemic, and logistical aspects of building a family through assisted reproductive technologies, highlighting areas for greater inclusivity and support. We...

Men in May - this month we will be focusing in on the male side of fertility, culminating in a Live Q&A on June 1st with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Claire Mooney- male fertility expert from Fertility Solutions. I⁠⁠⁠⁠ f you would like to join us and ask a question- please ⁠⁠⁠⁠register your details here⁠⁠⁠⁠ - and if you have a question for Claire and can't join live then ⁠⁠⁠⁠email me here.⁠ In this final episode o...

Men in May - this month we will be focusing in on the male side of fertility, culminating in a Live Q&A on June 1st with ⁠⁠⁠Claire Mooney- male fertility expert from Fertility Solutions. I⁠⁠⁠ f you would like to join us and ask a question- please ⁠⁠⁠register your details here⁠⁠⁠ - and if you have a question for Claire and can't join live then ⁠⁠⁠email me here.⁠ In this episode, Jeoffrey Bo...

Men in May - this month we will be focusing in on the male side of fertility, culminating in a Live Q&A on June 1st with ⁠⁠Claire Mooney- male fertility expert from Fertility Solutions. I⁠⁠ f you would like to join us and ask a question- please ⁠⁠register your details here⁠⁠ - and if you have a question for Claire and can't join live then ⁠⁠email me here.⁠ In todays episode Jacky shares his fi...

Men in May - this month we will be focusing in on the male side of fertility, culminating in a Live Q&A on June 1st with ⁠Claire Mooney- male fertility expert from Fertility Solutions. I⁠ f you would like to join us and ask a question- please ⁠register your details here⁠ - and if you have a question for Claire and can't join live then ⁠email me here. In this episode, we explore the role of...

Men in May - this month we will be focusing in on the male side of fertility, culminating in a Live Q&A on June 1st with Claire Mooney- male fertility expert from Fertility Solutions. I f you would like to join us and ask a question- please register your details here - and if you have a question for Claire and can't join live then email me here. In this episode Claire Mooney, CEO of Fertil...

You've made lots of changes and you're working really hard to do all you can to support your fertility- but you're still not pregnant- so how do you know it's doing anything? I am with Melanie Cullis, a fertility acupuncturist, to discuss this and what signs and symptoms to look out for- to give you hope and show that all your hard work is making a difference. Mel shares her person...

I am with Lindsay Chu, founder of Ovahaul and expert in reproductive health. We discuss egg health and what control we have over ways to improve it. Lindsay explains the impact of inflammation, oxidative stress, and lifestyle factors on egg quality. She shares practical strategies to improve reproductive outcomes by addressing modifiable factors. This includes- Inflammation's and its role in e...

Holding Onto Hope (this episode is about baby loss) In this episode I am with Anita -Mai Barette. Anita shares her journey through grief, motherhood after loss, and her inspiring marathon fundraising for Evelina Hospital in memory of her son Dylan. Dylan passed away on Christmas Eve 2020 after just 37 days. To celebrate his 6th birthday and to continue his legacy, Anita is running the London Marat...

I am with Claire Mooney, a highly experienced consultant and clinical director at Fertility Solutions. Claire has been helping couples have children for over 30 years and joins me to discuss the latest advances in male fertility testing, particularly around double-stranded DNA breaks in sperm. We discuss what are double-stranded DNA breaks in sperm what is standard DNA fragmentation and how it dif...

I am with expert ultrasound specialist Bill Smith from Clinical Diagnostic Services, who shares his extensive experience in reproductive medicine, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive cycle monitoring for fertility. Cycle monitoring can help support couple TTC who don't want to go down the route of IVF and can help those with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis to investigate further and find...

I am with nutritionist Neema Savvides . Neema shares her expertise on how nutrition impacts endometriosis and fertility. Neema herself has Endometriosis and IVF so understands first hand the impact it can have on fertility. She discusses personalized dietary strategies, the role of inflammation, and the importance of tailored approaches for women trying to conceive naturally or via IVF. We discuss...

As part of our months focus on Endometriosis I am discussing a new, exciting diagnostic test with Ian Fairfax from Endosure. The EndoSure Test is a non-invasive diagnostic tool designed to help identify special biomarkers or patterns consistent with endometriosis. Unlike traditional diagnostic methods, which often rely on surgical investigation or other invasive diagnostic tests such as transvagin...

As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month we are exploring the complex relationship between endometriosis and fertility, debunking myths and discussing holistic approaches to support women trying to conceive. In this episode I am with Louise Collyer. Louise is a fertility acupuncturist, herbalist and functional medicine practitioner who specialises in Endometriosis. She shares insights on diagnosis...

Holding Onto Hope - personal insights into fertility. I am with Issy who hosts the brilliant podcast Too Much Information. Issy shares her personal fertility journey, the emotional and practical aspects of trying to conceive, and her decision to pursue IVF. We discuss The impact of Trying To Conceive on many areas of life Exercise and Fertility The creation of Issy's podcast Too Much Informati...

We have a new team member who is coming on board to help support our patients and work with us in our fertility community group. Morven provides online fertility consultations and support and will be doing a live Q&A in our community next week (Wednesday 6th March) In this episode we discuss: Introduction to Morven and how she came to work in this area Morven’s personal experiences of menstrua...

I am with Hayley King discussing the journey of using donor sperm to build a family. Hayley shares her personal experiences as a donor-conceived individual, a parent of donor-conceived twins and her role as Co- Director of Paths To Parenthub. Paths To Parenthood is a community for support and connection for donor conception- Founded by Becky from @definingmum We disucss: How donor conception can b...

Holding Onto Hope These are our new podcast episodes where members of our community share their personal fertility stories. These episodes offer a different perspective on fertility — not just the clinical facts or expert advice, but the lived experience behind the statistics. Whether you’re in the middle of your own journey or supporting someone who is, these conversations are here to help you fe...

Summary I am with Louise Collyer , fertility acupuncturists, herbalist and functional medicine practitioner, to discuss the complex relationship between age and fertility. We explore the differences between chronological and physiological age, the emotional impact of age-related fertility concerns, and the value of individualized care. We discuss why age is often viewed as a number in fertility di...

I am with Catherine Heathcote, our lovely affiliate in Wakefield, to discuss the intricacies of embryo transfer day and good ideas to help you navigate it. We discuss- why it's important to manage your expectations on transfer day. why self-care is crucial for mental and physical health during IVF. how acupuncture can be beneficial but is not essential for success. how preparation can help min...

I am with Dr. Christina Hickman from Avenue's Fertility Clinic to discuss the advancements in fertility treatments, particularly for individuals over 40. She emphasizes the importance of understanding age-related fertility challenges, the role of technology such as PGTA and AI in improving outcomes, and the significance of mental well-being during the IVF journey. We discuss: Why IVF is not a...