Fringe Fertility Podcast with Kerry Hinds

Entering the world of IVF is overwhelming. And many of us enter the fertility treatment world under prepared for what is to come. I often hear from many students that they wish that someone had told them what it would be like, or how it would affect their lives.  There is a step missing in the world of IVF as many people walk into that office not knowing what will happen and how they can make thei...

Does the thought of going to the fertility clinic and sitting in the waiting room activate your stress response? If, so you definitely not alone. Today's episode I take you through my tried and tested Fertility Clinic Stress Buster Technique. Added bonus - after explaining what we're doing in the technique and why - I will guide you through the practice (with music some chill music) so tha...

Have you ever wondered how a Naturopathic Doctor could help you on your fertility journey? Or how an ND is different from an MD and why would you want to go to a Naturopath? Well - in this episode we’re going explore the world of Naturopathy and why you may want to consider seeing an ND when you’re TTC. On the episode today I have Dr. Tiffany Bloomingdale of Avant-Garde Healing Arts. She is a lice...

Using essential oils is becoming more and more common, even though a couple decades ago they were considered a fringe practice. Perhaps you’re curious about essential oils or have used them before, but now that you’re trying to conceive, you’re unsure where to begin. With all the blog posts and information on the internet, it’s hard to know what’s what!  Using essential oils in your home and on yo...

When it comes to dealing with fertility challenges - big questions inevitably arise: Why me? What am I doing wrong? Why is this taking so long? I’m doing everything right, and I’m still not pregnant!?  These are big spiritual questions that western medicine can’t help you with. So where to turn? Spirit Babies of course! Connecting with your Spirit Baby CAN help with answering these questions. Ther...

In today’s episode, my guest Jennifer Redmond and I talk about 2 things that no one loves talking about - perimenopause and fertility & how these two things interact.  This is an important topic - for all women - for those that haven’t entered peri-menopause yet, for those TTC, and for those that will be a new mom in their early/mid forties.  There is a ton of valuable information and insights...

IVF is overwhelming, and doing fertility treatments abroad adds a whole new layer of intricacies and stress! More and more people are either travelling overseas to do treatment, or for others, they happen to find themselves living in a different country and then choose to do fertility treatment.  There are new languages and cultures to navigate, miscommunications, and isolation to deal with. I did...

As a yoga teacher that specializes in fertility yoga - I’ve seen a lot over the last 7 years. And there are definitely pitfalls that I see time and time again that people make with their yoga practices when they are TTC. Are you possibly falling into any of them? If you have a yoga practice already, or are contemplating starting one while dealing with fertility issues, then this episode is for you...

Taking care of your spiritual and energetic health is an important piece of the fertility puzzle. While trying to conceive, some tend to focus most of their energy on the physical body. Yet when we start to begin our fertility path, many questions start to arise that the tangible and physical can’t explain. Spirit Babies are an amazing way to connect with your future child and to bring some peace...

Endometriosis has been misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and dismissed by many in the medical field for far too long. There are millions of women walking this earth in pain and not getting the help they need and deserve. And that needs to change! Endometriosis is also a common barrier to conception and pregnancy - and that’s why we’re talking about this today. In today’s episode, I inte...

Infertility, pregnancy loss, and IVF can be extremely overwhelming - on so many levels. I get it because I have my own story. Here’s my fertility story. Not knowing you’re alone in your struggles provides a sense of relief and a decrease in isolation. This provides the body with a little exhale - releasing a little bit of stress, allowing your body, mind, and soul to be a little lighter - a little...

Taking care of yourself to benefit your fertility and reproductive health can be overwhelming. There is so much on the internet to explore, it’s hard to know what is right for you. You may also wonder why something worked for one person and not another. Even though much of fertility can be a shared experience, an individual’s fertility is - well - highly individual. We’re all different, and so are...

If you do hot yoga, you may be wondering…Is hot yoga bad for my fertility? You may have a hot yoga practice and are also trying to conceive and curious about whether you should put your hot practice on hold. Or maybe you’re doing IVF and really want to improve your chances of a successful cycle. You might hear some conflicted advice on this one. And Kerr is here to give you a yogic perspective - s...

Fertility Treatment and people offering fertility support has recently become more and more widespread, available, and state of the art. Having different avenues to boosting fertility is excellent. But there’s no denying that having all that information can be a little… overwhelming.  We’re all different and that’s why one all-encompassing “perfect” fertility routine doesn’t exist.  That being sai...