Imperfectly Fertile

In this episode, Emily sits down with the founder of Ovom Care Dr. Lynae Brayboy to discuss the coolest cell in the body - the oocyte (or egg cell). We discuss IVF, egg freezing, egg quality, the mitochondria (energy in the cell) and SO much more. A truly fascinating episode that you don't want to miss! Dr Lynae (MD) is an obstetrician-gynaecologist specialising in reproductive endocrinology a...

This weeks episode is about secondary infertility and what happens when you’ve had one of more successful pregnancy but come up against road blocks the next time around. Emily sits down with fertility specialist, acupuncturist, and clinical investigator Alex O'Connor. We discuss the isolation many secondary infertility mums can feel on this journey, some investigations that can help shed some...

This week's topic is around stress and infertility and is one that I know will resonate with most, if not all of you. Emily sits down with Jennifer Edmonds, a yoga, pilates and meditation teacher who specialises in fertility and women's health. We talk about the impact stress and trauma on your fertility, the power of fertility yoga and breathwork, as well as tools to support yourself through stre...

One of the hardest parts of TTC (if you are in a couple) is nourishing your relationship alongside the rollercoaster of emotions that can come with trying for a baby. This week Emily speaks to Aly Bullock, a couple & family therapist who specialises in helping couples communicate with intention for a healthier relationship. 3:06 - Common things Aly sees with the couples she's supporting th...

Do you feel like knowing what to do in terms of exercise when TTC is a bit of minefield? Can I do HIT? Do I have to give up spinning and what about if I'm going through IVF? In this episose, Emily sits down with PT, pilates expert and founder of online prenatal online fitness platform The Bump Plan to bring you the evidenced-based low-down on moving your body when you are TTC and beyond. We ta...

A very personal episode this week about my own fertility journey. The ups and downs and trying for a baby as well and rollercoaster of IVF and how I navigated things (imperfectly of course). I talk about navigating IVF, testing, diet and supplements, my individual roadblocks and all of the relatable emotions and issues that come with trying to get pregnant. I hope many of you can relate to this ep...

When am I ovulating? Am I even ovulating? Am I seeing Fertile Cervical Mucus? Is it enough? If you've ever wondered or worried about these questions, then this episode is for you. In this episode Emily talks to Reflexologist and Fertility Awareness Educator Katy Ewen. Katy explains the best way to track and understand your cycle and fertile signs to identify any issues that might be getting in...

Are you considering a solo parent journey or already walking that path? In this episode, Emily sits down with Mel Johnson, The Solo Parenthood Coach. Mel talks about her own journey to solo parenthood and going from navigating the grief around not being able to become a parent in the way she’d imagined to thriving as a solo mum to her daughter Daisy. 2:00 - Mel’s story and journey to solo parentho...

Getting ready for IVF can feel overwhelming, and knowing how to get your body and mind ready can make all the difference. In this episode of Imperfectly Fertile, Emily breaks down the essential steps to take while waiting to prepare for IVF to improve your success rate. 01:10 – Functional Nutrition for IVF Preparation 06:28 – Key Tests to Do Before Your IVF Cycle 16:45 – Nutrition, Diet, and Lifes...

Endometriosis is often misunderstood as just painful periods, but its impact goes far beyond cramps. In this episode of Imperfectly Fertile, Emily explains what endometriosis really is, and the hidden symptoms and underlying causes of endometriosis, from immune dysfunction and gut imbalances to hormonal disruption and environmental triggers. 00:43 — Common Misconceptions About Endometriosis 01:41...

Have you ever wondered why you feel different throughout your menstrual cycle? In this episode of Imperfectly Fertile, Emily sits down with women’s health expert and yin yoga teacher Laura Wilkes to explore what it really means to live in sync with your menstrual cycle, what “fertile living” is, and how it’s different from simply trying to conceive. You will learn how understanding the natural rhy...

Are you on a  fertility journey , trying to conceive (TTC),  and feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to do everything perfectly? Welcome to Imperfectly Fertile — the podcast that helps you let go of guilt and find clarity on your path to pregnancy. Hosted by  Emily Barker, registered fertility nutritionist , each episode explores the real, raw, and often messy side of trying to get pregnant in tod...