Don't Tell Me To RELAX- Your Fertility Podcast

For further support Carly will be running the event below in our community as part of this series. To access it follow ⁠⁠this link to join our community.⁠⁠ 💛 Miscarriage Support & Care in Tea & Chat with Carly Garret our Fertility Coach on June 18th at 8 pm I am joined by Fertility Coach, Reflexologist and Miscarriage Doula Carly Garrett to discuss the emotional impact of miscarriage, n c...

I am joined by Professor Hasan Shahata from the Centre for Reproductive Immunology and Pregnancy. We discuss the complexities of reproductive immunology, particularly focusing on recurrent miscarriages and IVF failures. We discuss: How Reproductive Immunology focuses on the immune system's role in pregnancy. Why recurrent miscarriage is not typically caused by chromosomal abnormalities. How in...

I am joined by Dr. Sami from Plan Your Baby to discuss the complexities surrounding miscarriage, including the various tests and investigations available for those who have experienced recurrent miscarriages. We discuss How miscarriage is a common experience, affecting many women. How recurrent miscarriage is often defined as having three consecutive miscarriages, but investigations can start afte...

In this episode I am speaking with Emma Menzies, a Fertility at Work coach and consultant, about the intersection of fertility challenges and workplace dynamics. Emma shares her personal journey through fertility struggles while working as an employment lawyer, highlighting the stigma surrounding discussions of fertility in the workplace. We discuss: How Emma's personal experience with fertili...

We have got an extra episode on the podcast this week as we are celebrating the launch of the new fertility support charity- Fertility Action Network. I am joined by Katie Rollings, founder of the Fertility Action Network, about her personal journey through infertility and the establishment of this charity aimed at improving access to fertility treatments and mental health support. We discuss Kati...

Dr Tet Yap, a consultant andrological surgeon, joins me this week to talk about male fertility, the role of andrology, and the challenges faced by men in accessing fertility care. We discuss the differences between andrologists and urologists, the increasing awareness of male fertility issues, common causes of male infertility, and the implications of Klinefelter syndrome. We discuss: How Androlog...

This episode is all about progesterone, what it is, why it's important for fertility, how to test it and how best to support it. I am joined by Dr. Amy Beckley a PhD Scientist who faced fertility and miscarriage issues of her own due to low progesterone. She founded Proov to fill the gap in testing and support for people with progesterone problems. In this episode we discuss: ​How low progeste...

I am joined this week by some of our lovely team to tell you about our new Don't Tell Me To RELAX community. We are moving it and we' love for you to come with us! We are still called Don't Tell Me To RELAX and you'll find all the usual features and access to our fertility team of experts but it is better and much easier to use than before. Our new community is designed for better...

This is the final episode in this series Katy and I are discussing all those unhelpful nuggets of useless and often hurtful advice/ comments that people throw out when you're trying to conceive. We discuss: How unsolicited advice can be triggering and unhelpful. Why stress's impact on fertility is often misunderstood. How many misconceptions exist about trying to conceive. How IVF is not a...

In the last couple of weeks there have been a lot of reports across the media about IVF Add Ons and there being no benefit to them. The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has issued a warning to those undergoing IVF about “unproven extras” (Add Ons) to increase their chances of having a baby.  These included acupuncture, nutrition, supplements, PGTA testing, microbiome tests, Time...

Katy & I delve into the world of FemTech, discussing various technologies designed to help track menstrual cycles and fertility. We look at the pros and cons of different devices, including Temp Drop, Apple Watch, Aura Ring, and newer pee-on-stick technologies like PROOV and MIRA. We discuss: How FemTech encompasses various technologies for tracking menstrual cycles. Temp Drop - a wearable dev...

Myself and Fertility Coach, Carly Garrett discuss the emotional challenges surrounding Mother's Day for those in the fertility community. Carly also provides practical tips and ideas to help and shares a couple of events she has running for anyone looking for extra support. We discuss: How Mother's Day can be particularly triggering for those in the fertility community. Why it's import...

We are discussing IVF Adds Ons this week with James Nicopoullos, clinical director at The Lister Fertility Clinic . We discusses the complexities and controversies surrounding IVF add-ons and how difficult it can to make decisions about whether to use or not alongside IVF treatments. We discuss: why IVF add-ons are optional extras that may not be necessary. How the HFEA's traffic light system...

I am joined by Dr Lynne Chapman from LCRH. We are discussing the process of IVF and the advantages and disadvantages of the extra testing and investigations available alongside treatment. Lynne shares her insight into her approach to IVF and how to optimise a cycle for the best possible outcome. We discuss: how fertility challenges can be deeply personal and complex. how IVF success rates can vary...

I am with Jenny Wordsworth, CEO and founder of Ovum this week. Ovum is a female led company dedicated to improving the fertility journey for women. Jenny shares her personal experiences with trying to conceive, the challenges faced in the fertility market, and how Ovum's products are scientifically led. The conversation covers the importance of research in women's health, the role of suppl...

I have lovely fertility nutritionist Kirsty Harrison on the show this week and we are continuing the conversation about egg quality. Kirsty explains what we can do to optimise egg quality. We discuss: How egg quality is influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors. Why nutrition plays a crucial role in enhancing egg quality. Why CoQ10 is vital for mitochondrial health and energy production. Ho...

Today I am joined by our very own, very lovely Marca Nieto, acupuncturist here at Hannah Pearn and Embryologist at The Lister Fertility Clinic. We are discussing the topic of egg quality, what we mean by this, to what extent it can and can't be changed and how we can make improvements to it. Marca is well placed to help us understand both genetic and environmental factors in that contribute to...

Today I am joined by Sian, and Catherine from IVF BFF. Sian and Catherine are friends, who re connected through our Don't Tell Me To RELAX Facebook Community and started their very own podcast, IVF BFF to document their their personal journeys through IVF. Catherine and Sian are both in the middle of their treatment and we discuss how it's all going, how they connected and why they decided...

I have Dr Irfana Koita from IVF Matters with me to discuss the various physical investigations available for women's health and fertility. Irfana discusses the different types of scans and when they should be used. Irfana highlights the need for comprehensive fertility investigations to identify potential issues that could affect conception and the importance of addressing these issues before...

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...

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 spe...

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...

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? ​ ​What is the difference between acupuncture and fertility acupuncture? ​ ​Does acupuncture hurt? ​ ​Why do we talk about a three month preparation window and what if you don't have tha...

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...

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 s...