That Fertile Feeling

Endometriosis can have a huge impact on your fertility and your quality of life more generally. On this episode of the podcast, I converse with Annette Green, an abdominal therapist with extensive experience in treating endometriosis. Annette shares a wealth of information on what endometriosis is, its symptoms, and its impact on fertility. She explores holistic treatments like abdominal massage,...

A while back I was interviewed on Ka'yaleeya Hunneybee's Herbal Womb Wisdom Podcast. I got to share about why I do the work that I do, about some of the key moments on my own fertility journey and about why it's so important to really take care of yourself along the way. Send me an email at francoise@thatfertilefeeling.com or send me a DM on Instagram @thatfertilefeeling if you'd l...

Are you feeling overwhelmed or anxious about your fertility journey? Know that - although you ultimately cannot control whether you’ll get pregnant or not - there are certainly things that you can do to improve your chances of success. On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Alexandria DeVito, a functional nutritionist specializing in preconception health and fertility. Alexandria shares insig...

Our environments do not necessarily support our fertility. Over the last couple of decades, we’ve become exposed to no less than a thousand chemical substances that disrupt our hormones - with detrimental effects not only for our own reproductive systems but those of our offspring as well. On this episode of the podcast, I discuss the most notorious EDCs like BPA, phthalates, and PFAS, and provide...

It can be really challenging to keep intimacy alive while trying to conceive. On this episode of the podcast, I talk with tantric coach Helen Zee about reconnecting with your body and partner during the fertility journey. Helen shares insights from her experience and offers practical tips to enhance intimacy, navigate fertility challenges, and prepare for conscious conception. Discover the healing...

The role of sperm is often overlooked when we talk about fertility. It’s strange really, because we know that sperm makes up 50 percent of the equation when it comes to conception. On this episode of the podcast, I discuss how sperm quality has actually been declining over the last couple of decades and what that means for your chances to conceive. I also walk you through the different sperm param...

Herbs can be powerful allies on your fertility and loss journey. We’ve co-evolved with herbs over millions of years - meaning that our bodies are naturally attuned to the beneficial components found in herbs. On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Herbal Womb Wisdom podcast host ​​Kay'aleya Hunnybee about how you can best integrate herbs on your fertility journey. Kay’a discusses some of the...

This is the final episode in a four-part series on harnessing the power of your cycle for fertility. On this episode of the podcast, I discuss how you can use the hormonal changes that happen during ovulation to conceive from a place of openness, aliveness and joy. In addition, I provide some practical advice on how to protect your body and its boundaries - both during treatment and during the mor...

This is the third podcast in a four-part series on harnessing the power of your cycle for fertility. On this episode of the podcast, I discuss how you can use the hormonal changes that happen during the follicular phase as an excellent diagnostic tool to see if you’re out of balance or not. In addition, I provide some practical tips on how you can work with the surge in playful energy to calm your...

Pregnancy loss is one of life’s biggest initiations. It cracks you open and shakes you to your core. So why is there so little information out there on how to support yourself through pregnancy loss? On this episode of the podcast, I describe the 5 phases of pregnancy loss: physical loss, physical recovery, renewal, emotional loss and emotional integration. I discuss how you can best support yours...

This the second part of four episodes on harnessing the power of your cycle. On this episode of the podcast, I zoom in on the menstrual experience while trying to conceive. I explain why the deeper hormonal shifts that are going on in your system make that negative pregnancy test or receiving your period so hard to bear. Yet there are also certain superpowers in this part of your cycle that you ca...

On this first part of four episodes on harnessing the power of your cycle I zoom in on the two-week-wait. This phase of your cycle, called the luteal phase of your cycle, is ruled by progesterone, which generally makes you feel more vulnerable and anxious. As if waiting to find out if you’re pregnant or not isn’t nerve wrecking enough... I discuss how you can use the menstrual cycle awareness tech...

Unravel the mysteries of hormonal balance and its pivotal role in your fertility journey. On this episode of the podcast, I delve into the essence of understanding hormonal health, interpreting what your menstrual cycle reveals about your internal harmony, and the wisdom Eastern medicine offers to foster balance. This episode equips you with the knowledge to decode your body’s signals and leverage...

Battling (in)fertility can be a disempowering experience. You may feel helpless, betrayed by your body and at the mercy of your doctors. That’s why I love the work that abdominal therapist Jade Adair does with women who are trying to conceive. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss how she helps women adopt a self-care regime that consists of an abdominal massage routine and castor oil packs t...

When you want to have a baby so badly, it’s only normal that you do everything in your power to make that happen. But what if the key is actually in doing less? On this episode of the podcast, I discuss the significance of making decisions on the fertility journey from a place of trust and confidence. I share personal experiences and insights on how fear and insecurity can impact this journey, hig...

On this episode of the podcast, spiritual thought leader Shereen Öberg and I delve into the intersection of spirituality and fertility struggles. Drawing from her research on how women utilise religious and spiritual practices to cope with fertility challenges, Oberg shares her main findings, including the significant role of community support and the psychological benefits of faith. We also explo...

This episode features Michelle Strong, a nutritionist specializing in fertility. After facing her fertility struggles and an ectopic pregnancy, Michelle realized she needed to change the way in which she approached her fertility journey. She emphasizes the importance of identifying 'blind spots' in one's fertility, including mental health, supplementation, and nutrition. Michelle share...

I just got back from Ireland, where I trained to become an Abdominal Therapist. This work is so important, not only for fertility but for everyone who would like to improve their (female) health. On this episode of the podcast, I tell you a bit more about how abdominal therapy works and why it is especially beneficial for anyone who’s trying to conceive. This is a basic self-care tool that has bee...

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with initiated Vodou priestess Nicole Nyiama Costerus, about the lessons from her fertility journey and the Vodou teachings that provide her with a holistic understanding of fertility, its challenges, and the importance of trusting life's timing. In the Vodou tradition, fertility is notably significant and linked to various spirits. Fertility issues and p...

Stress can have a significant impact on fertility because it affects various systems in the body, such as the immune system, sleep patterns, digestion, and muscle tension. On this episode of the podcast, I discuss these links in more detail. I also outline an action plan for you with short-term and longer-term strategies that you can use to activate your parasympathetic nervous system (your ‘rest...

Yoni steaming is an ancient practice that we find in healing traditions all across the globe. It has physical benefits, such as by increasing blood circulation in your womb, and more spiritual and energetic benefits. It’s an excellent tool to start connecting to your womb and your intuitive wisdom On this episode of the podcast, womb wisdom keeper Marina Lyshova explains how you can use yoni steam...

This week on the podcast, womb wisdom keeper Marina Lyshova shares her personal experiences, which includes the emotional rollercoaster of (in)fertility, the pain of a miscarriage, and the healing that occurred afterwards. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing the connection with your womb and the role it plays in redefining the conception of self and navigating through emotional traumas. She...

In this episode of That Fertile Feeling, host Françoise Molenaar explores the connection between fertility and creativity. Drawing from personal experiences and conversations with experts, Françoise discusses how the creative process and fertility are intertwined. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering and allowing life to flow, rather than forcing outcomes. Francois shares practical tips a...

Native Canadian healer Cindy Simpson Jurado is both a fertility shaman and a psychic surgeon who believes in connecting with feminine flow for effortless conception. She shares her personal and ancestral experiences in healing, spirituality, and helping many women overcome fertility issues. She emphasises the importance of spiritual healing and nurturing positivity, linking infertility to suppress...

Can the stars tell you whether you will get pregnant in 2024? Unfortunately not, but they do provide you with some unique insight into the aspects of your fertility journey that you could strengthen or leverage to conceive. On this episode of the podcast, I talk with astrologer Juan Belmar about working with your natal moon, the full moon, and your fifth house to improve your chances of conceiving...