The Make A Baby Podcast

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Welcome to the Carolina Sotomayor Podcast! In this episode, host Carolina Sotomayor speaks with Adrienne Irizarry, a practitioner of peristeam hydrotherapy, herbalism, sound healing, and Chinese nutritional therapy. Adrienne has a passion for helping women ease period symptoms, improve fertility, and ease life transitions. The conversation begins with Adrienne discussing why...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING In this episode, we'll be discussing a topic that can be both exciting and terrifying for many women: pregnancy. Specifically, we'll be focusing on how to conquer the fear of pregnancy, from two different standpoints: first-time moms who have never been pregnant before and moms who have been pregnant before. Many women experience fear and anxiety when it comes to th...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING In this episode, we delve into the personal story of Carolina's journey from infertility to motherhood. Carolina shares her story of struggling with negative pregnancy tests and how she saw signs from the universe that led her to explore alternative healing methods like Reiki. After hearing from two people in one week about Reiki, Carolina felt it was time to let go of h...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING In this episode, we're discussing "Top 3 Things to Know About Endometriosis" with Dr LJ Johnson, a women's hormone coach. Endometriosis is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects many women around the world. Dr Johnson is here to help us understand more about the condition and what we can do to manage it. Firstly, Dr Johnson explains what e...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Today, we'll be discussing a topic that many people face in their journey towards parenthood, the heartbreak of failed IUI or IVF attempts. It's a difficult situation to be in, and one that can feel isolating and overwhelming. In this episode, we'll offer some guidance on how to move forward when things don't go as planned. Firstly, it's essential to...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Welcome to this episode of "How Breathwork Reduces Stress in Fertility" with your host Carolina Sotomayor. Today, we have a special guest, Heather Graham Murphy, who will be sharing her expertise on how breathwork reduces stress in fertility. Heather is a certified breathwork facilitator and coach, with her experience in guiding individuals towards greater health an...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Have you ever wondered and dreamed what your future baby is like? Do you wonder what they have to say to you?  In this episode, Carolina shares what your spirit baby wants you to know. As an experienced medium, she speaks about she connects mothers to their future babies, whether a person is trying to conceive or pregnant. The biggest oversight I see in the infertility space...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING In this episode, Carolina sits down with hormone coach Kathy Fritz to discuss the importance of hormones in women's health before menopause. Kathy drops some serious knowledge bombs that leave Carolina in awe, sharing the most important hormones and how they impact a woman's overall health and well-being. Kathy explains how hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Starting a journey of conceiving can be exciting, but also overwhelming and stressful, especially if you have experienced trauma in your life. In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked connection between trauma and fertility, and how trauma can impact your ability to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy. We begin by defining trauma and discussing some common types of...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Did you get the baby you wanted but not the birth experience you dreamed of? Ah, that is the story of so many women in the United States who birthed their babies but endured trauma as a result.  In this episode, Carolina explains what birth trauma is and how to cope with it. Also, she shares deep vulnerable truths about her personal birth trauma and how she overcame it. Reiki...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Are you in the military or know a woman who is? Have you ever thought of what it is like for a woman to give birth in the military is? Look no further, this is the episode that will share the truth. Carolina dives into detail with Birth Worker Kayla Kohl on what it is like to serve military families in Nebraska as a birth doula. She is the only birth doula to be covered by Tr...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING In this episode, we explore the controversial topic of manifesting a baby. Can it be done? The answer is yes and no. Carolina shares that while there are steps you can take to increase your chances of conception, it's important to prioritize taking care of yourself and healing any past traumas. She emphasizes the importance of taking aligned action towards your goal and...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Have you ever wondered how to break the cycle of being broke? Being impoverished is one of the biggest obstacles many have to overcome. Today we're joined by Rebekah, a Master Mindset & High Performance Coach and financial expert with over 15 years of experience helping people reach their financial goals. You will learn how she was able to transition from being a Sin...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Trying to conceive is hard. Getting your period or missing your period is hard. You will never have to do this alone. You don't need to keep wishing and hoping for something different. You don't have to wonder what is missing from your fertility journey. I am have been exactly through this infertility journey myself. Hoping my baby would come. Praying my period woul...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Are you stressed about going to a doctor visit? Most women who are struggling with conceiving their babies face some type of anxiety around managing their relationships with their medical providers. In this episode, Carolina and Lakeisha discuss what a good relationship with a doctor looks like, how to manage communication, and what self advocacy looks like through your ferti...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Do you need support in your fertility journey? Look around you. The friends you had yesterday may not be the friends who stick with you through this trying to conceive journey. Some will stay with you.  Friendships in fertility are tricky at times. Carolina will share how to navigate and recognize what great friendship consists of and when friendships need to be let go of. Sh...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Have you ever thought how your brain works in your fertility journey? Meet Tessa Mills! Tessa Mills is a life coach, Certified Fertility Awareness Educator and full-time authority questioner on a mission to help women take over the world. She combines brain-based coaching and body literacy education to help women connect with their innate wisdom, cultivate sustainable confide...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING What do I do now? This is the most common question asked after a client will book a Reiki session. In this episode, Carolina will share how to prepare yourself for your upcoming reiki session and how to make the benefits of a Reiki session last.  An energy healing session can literally change your life, but knowing a few tips that Carolina shares will allow you to maximize yo...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Is your house driving you crazy? Over 27% of adults in the United States report their homes are cluttered, according to SpareFoot. In this episode, Carolina and Organization Expert Rebekah Saltzman discuss how an organized home can deeply benefit. your fertility and emotional health. Rebekah shares her experience how creating space for your baby in your home helps your fertil...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Being scared of pregnancy and losing control of their bodies is a very common fear among women. However, not sitting in that fear is key to moving forward. In this episode, Carolina will explain how Reiki can transform your pregnancy mindset and how to get to the root cause of a belief. If you are wanting to shift your mindset in pregnancy, then this episode is for you. What...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING The most under-represented group of people in the fertility space are BIPOC and LGBTQ+ couples. In this episode, Carolina dives deep into an amazing conversation with Winter Foddrell on how she cultivated iron will and resiliency while trying to conceive for 4 years and after 2 miscarriages. She discusses what is like to try to conceive, how to choose sperm, and what it is li...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING What is blocking me from falling pregnant? Why can't I just conceive already? These are the questions most commonly asked. Often enough women never get the answers from their doctor appointments as to why they are not pregnant yet. In this episode, Carolina will share the most common blockages found in the fertility journey of her clients.  These blockages start as emoti...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING In this episode of the podcast, "The Mindset That Helped Me Fall Pregnant 2 Weeks Later," Michelle Gordon shares her journey of overcoming the struggle, pain, and trauma of IVF. She recounts her experience as a burnout nurse, overwhelmed and numbing her emotions with food and alcohol, and how this lifestyle was hindering her ability to conceive. Michelle decided to...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING Have you ever wanted it meant to be grounded? Are you trying to conceive or are you pregnant? The need to ground is very real.  In this episode, Carolina will take you through exact methods on how to get aligned, how to ground, and never be off centered again. These methods can be applied to your daily life, such as going outside, moving your body, or family time.  Being grou...

ASK CAROLINA ANYTHING In America, we as a society are not taught enough about women's health, anatomy, or menstrual cycles. So much has to be learned by one's self, but we often learn when there is a need or a huge problem. This does not have to be you on top of trying to conceive. In this epic episode, Rachel Dutton and Carolina explore what your cycle should be like and why knowing you...