Fringe Fertility Podcast with Kerry Hinds

Whether you are contemplating using donor eggs or not - this episode is full of insight and information about this path! And it's for everyone - even if you're not pursuing or contemplating donor eggs. The use of donor eggs is a topic of conversation that often comes up with my fertility yoga people. There are often many questions and unknowns - and it is an extremely emotional decision to...

When we think about our fertility, we need to go beyond the body and the mind. Yes - the mind/body connection is the backbone of all that I do here at Fertile Body Yoga - but one thing that has been surfacing to me more and more - is that the energetics and spirituality are not part of the larger conversation when it comes to optimizing our fertility.  And they matter. The conversation I have for...

Trying to decipher your reproductive health when we're trying to conceive can be confusing & often leaves us feeling isolated. Knowing where to start, who to talk to, what tests to run, and how to care for yourself becomes overwhelming pretty quickly. When it comes to fertility - we often think our first line of inquiry is the OB/GYN office after you’ve been trying to get pregnant for 6 mo...

When we make a conscious choice to get pregnant and have a baby - and things don't happen as easily as they said it would in middle school sex ed class - we enter what I call 'Fertility Land'. A road that we don't know when it will end, with lots of peaks to climb and valleys to go down into, paths heading off on detours, and helpful pit stops along the way. Fertility Land is full...

Fertility Land is always trying to sell you ‘new’ products that will boost fertility or help you get pregnant. But really - many of what people are selling now have been taken and repurposed from ancestral practices and herbal medicine.  These practices have been repackaged with a modern twist - which generally does not acknowledge the source of where they came from. Promises are made about these...

Every now and again I come across something that makes me think - 'what?' why are not more people doing this for their fertility? And this is one of those instances. Friends - your mouth matters to your fertility. And this conversation that I have with Dr. Katie Lee is mindblowing - if you haven't seen a dentist recently - you'll surely be calling for an appointment - because your...

Entering the IVF world can be overwhelming, stressful, exciting, and scary. It's almost as if you need to learn a whole new language, have a degree in fertility acronyms to follow a thread on facebook, or completely understand the intricacies of your hormones like an endocrinologist! It's a lot. And on top of that you're trying to navigate all the mental, emotional and physical layers...

Often it’s not until people begin their trying to conceive phase of life that they start paying attention to their menstrual cycle. Mainly to figure out when exactly your fertile window is so that, if you’re in a hetero relationship, time sex properly. But really - we need to start paying attention sooner! We have a tricky relationship with our monthly bleed. When we don’t want to get pregnant, it...

Fertility coaching and mindset work is becoming more and more mainstream in the fertility world. And there is a good reason for this - it makes a HUGE difference in your life and your experiences with fertility, as well as help with conception. I’ve got the one and only Rosanne Austin on the podcast today to talk about how mindset can impact fertility and how to go about making powerful changes in...

One of the most common questions that arise when teaching fertility yoga, and yoga in general - is - Can I go upside down when I'm on my period? Will I get endometriosis? Will my endometriosis get worse? In this episode I talk about about yoga inversions when you're menstruating. what are full inversions and half inversions What is endometriosis Where to get good info about endometriosis P...

If you feel like the politics of fertility are in our face these days, you’re not alone. Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, the aftermath of that ruling, and more recently the attack on IVF in Alabama and legislation in the cue for personhood laws (life starts at conception) in red states (with sweeping bans on access to reproductive procedures) it’s enough to make someone scream and swear - a lot. Wh...

This episode will be relatable to so many who have decided to conceive and live a fast paced - hustle bustle kind of life. When life is busy, and you have a demanding job, adding fertility testing and treatments can add to the craziness of it all. Living and maintaining this high level of output and being used to succeeding with hard work - it can be a wake up call when the things that you’re used...

I wanted to do a podcast that highlights one of, in my opinion, best practices for fertility that the yoga system has to offer: Yoga Nidra. This practice you can do at anytime in your cycle - menstrual or fertility treatment (yes! including stims and post retrieval). It's that gentle and wonderfully nurturing. Yoga Nidra is often translated as yogic sleep, or divine rest. It is a state the we...

During the fertility journey, it's sometimes hard to find the right words or even words at all to express what you're feeling and going through. And that is where creative expression comes into play. It's an easy and accessible avenue of getting your emotions flowing. And it can be beautiful ❤️ When emotions are not expressed or processed, they get sticky and hang on for a long time -...

This episode is so FULL of great information for your fertility and living - and they may seem random at first but you will see that they are truly connected! My guest today, Phoebe Lyman is an, Abdominal Manual Therapist and Preconception Coach, who integrates rewilding principles into fertility support. Based in Los Angeles, she specializes in deep abdominal organ therapy to prepare individuals...

Dealing with fertility can be overwhelming - and one of the ways I believe that you can settle this overwhelm is with a mindfulness practice. And one of the best mindfulness practices around is meditation. In the world of fertility, we are always looking for ways to support our fertility, yet often we turn to things outside of ourselves - yet there is so much power that comes from within us. And a...

CONTENT WARNING: in this episode, we talk about sex. There is a short conversation about sexual trauma, and we use anatomically correct words for genitalia.  This episode is in the context of heterosexual couples - we acknowledge that same sex and queer couples experience things differently when it comes to sex and how it interacts with fertility. There is however lots of great information on reco...

The fertility journey is hard enough as it is without the conscious systemic expectations that we put on ourselves or that society dictates. I don't want this for you or your fertility. By being aware, acknowledging, and making steps to change some of these engrained patterns can have profound affects on your mental, emotional, physical, energetic, and spiritual health. And, of course, your fe...

After so many years supporting those trying to conceive with fertility yoga and mind/body practices - I can tell you, without a doubt, that the 2ww is one of the hardest times. Especially after an IVF cycle or 'really' trying at home. There is so much anticipation and anxiety (what if I'm not pregnant or what if I am - then what?) I also have noticed that we are our worst enemies as we...

The changing of the years is upon us and with the new year comes a whole lot of activity around reflection and setting goals for the new years. When you're trying to conceive - new years are really loaded. You may want to desperately say good riddance to 2023, and am so excited to start fresh in the new year. Or - on the flip side, you may not be ready to say goodbye to 2023 because it is one...

I’m offering you some quick and effective techniques to support your fertility, calm your nervous system, and release stress in a new episode segment called - Fringe Fertility Tips. After talking to many of you about what you desire and need during your fertility journey, you said you'd like more easy tools that improve your overall life and bring you some joy.  On this episode of Fringe Ferti...

Using non-toxic & fertility-friendly products on our bodies and in our home is so important - when you’re trying to conceive AND for your and your family’s overall health. Endocrine disruptors, especially xeno-estrogens, are running rampant and unregulated in most skin and body products. Studies show that these chemical additives can mess with your reproductive hormones and fertility. It’s ove...

When you’re TTC, dealing with fertility treatment, or infertility - the holidays can be overwhelming. Alongside the increase of social gatherings, is the increase of stress surrounding said gatherings.  Even though this time is particularly hard - there are ways that you can prepare yourself for a more easeful and perhaps joyful holiday season.  It starts with some preparation so that you can have...

This episode is packed full of so many fertility tips - it’s hard to know where to start! If your relationship with your body isn’t perfect - then this episode is for you. So basically all of us!  I’d especially encourage those who have a relationship with disordered eating, missed periods, pelvic floor dysfunction, unexplained or secondary infertility, and endometriosis to listen - but truly if y...

Manifesting has become the new mindfulness - as in, it’s an exciting and interesting way to live your life - and apply to your fertility journey. But, what is manifesting and how does it work? Can you manifest your miracle baby? Is it instantaneous? Sometimes we need a little guidance and that is why I brought in Lisa White to the conversation. Lisa White is a soulful IVF Coach specializing in hel...