The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep Podcast

Starting your conception journey should be exciting! You might ask your doc what you can do to improve your chances, all eager about boosting your baby-making journey, and what do you get? Dull, cookie-cutter advice like "have sex every other day, start taking those prenatals and if you can't get pregnant, come back in 6 months or a year and we will refer you to a fertility clinic." This is a diss...

Today's podcast episode is a deep and emotional conversation with Dr. Amy Balete, a psychologist and life coach who specializes in supporting women through the challenges of infertility. Dr. Balete shares her own personal journey with secondary infertility, emphasizing the importance of surrendering to the process, allowing grief and emotions to move through you, and how to find joy and purpose ev...

The vaginal microbiome is the population of microorganisms that live in the vagina, including bacteria, fungi and viruses, and these microorganisms have a complex network of interactions with each other and with their human host.  Research now shows that the vaginal microbiome has been linked to some very important health outcomes, including the risk of developing bacterial vaginosis or thrush, is...

This podcast episode explores how meditation can be a powerful tool to support you on the fertility journey, from preparing the mind and body to getting pregnant, to navigating the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy and postpartum. Today I interview Kelly Smith, a global yoga and meditation teacher and we discuss the physiological and neurological benefits of meditation, as well as specif...

You've been diagnosed with unexplained infertility or have been trying to get pregnant without success and you're wondering what to do next. In today's episode, I share my top 5 recommendations on the best next steps for how to help you get pregnant, even when you've been told you can't. Then you'll hear from my client Kira, who at 35 years old, was diagnosed with unexplained infertility after 1.5...

This podcast episode explores the importance of addressing the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the fertility journey. I interview Julie Zhenning, an experienced acupuncturist and intuitive healer, and we discuss her insights on overcoming common misconceptions about fertility after 40, cultivating a positive mindset, connecting with spirit babies, and rebuilding trust in the body's inna...

Today's podcast is all about the relationship and intimacy aspects of trying to conceive. I interview Alexandria Devito, a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. We dive into common barriers to intimacy, the impact of pleasure on fertility, and the balance of masculine and feminine energies in your reproductive years. Alexandria offers practical insights and...

When most people think about having low progesterone, the topic of egg quality doesn't always come top of mind for being a top contributing factor to their low progesterone problem. Lots of women are recommended vitex and progesterone suppositories to solve their issue. However, this isn't necessarily the solution. In today's episode, I dive into two of the sexiest topics in the fertility space, l...

Manifestation is a multi-layered experience, magnetizing, reflecting, and manifesting your soul lessons and desires. When we look at the creation process through a unity consciousness lens, we are gifted with many new perspectives on how it can work in our lives.  What happens when you harness focused intention and trust on your fertility journey? You are able to meet the sometimes harsh experienc...

Supporting your gut when trying to conceive is essential for balancing hormones and improving fertility outcomes, not to mention its importance for your growing baby's health when you're pregnant and also for delivery. Everything in your body is connected and at the center of this connection is your gut. So how is the gut connected to fertility and how can improving it help you get pregnant? In to...

To dairy or not to dairy? Unfortunately most dairy in the United States comes from factory farms, where cows are fed products not natural to their diet such as grain, corn and soy. This creates significant inflammation in their bodies which can then be passed on to the humans who consume it. In today's episode, I share my stance on dairy and whether or not you should consume it while trying to con...

In today's podcast episode, I interview Gina Mundy, an experienced childbirth attorney who shares her insights and expertise on how to have a safer childbirth experience. While I typically focus on preconception health, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to interview Gina on this very important topic about how to have a safer childbirth. She emphasizes the importance of preparing for childbirth, u...

In today's episode, I'll be sharing common causes of recurrent pregnancy loss and then I will focus on different tests you can do to help mitigate your risk for miscarriage before you even start trying or testing options that you can do after experiencing a miscarriage or recurrent loss. My goal is not only to provide you with knowledge, but also to offer support and a sense of hope to those who m...

In today's podcast, I interview Samantha Chandler is a wellness and womb coach who specializes in helping those struggling with infertility. We dive into a comprehensive overview of iron regulation and its importance for fertility and overall health. Sam shares her personal journey of discovering the impact of iron imbalances, and outlines the key principles of understanding and addressing iron-re...

In today's episode I interview Holly Leever, a certified Fertility Awareness Method Educator, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Arvigo Abdominal Massage Therapist. We discuss Holly's personal journey with anorexia for over 8 years and how she recovered from hypothalamic amenorrhea  and got pregnant with her daughter. Holly now helps women optimize fertility and their reproductive health and is inspired...

Unfortunately, in the fertility world today, women are being sold a label of being "infertile" based on their AMH biomarker. News flash for everyone, AMH alone is not intended to predict fertility. Not only is this now proven in a variety of research studies, but I also see this with my own clients in my practice. In today's episode, I share the concept of AMH, what it is, the benefits of using it...

Electromagnetic fields (EMF's) have been known to contribute to fertility challenges, sperm parameter decline, reduced sperm quality, hormonal changes and could impair fetal development. Today, I interview Sophia Ruan Gushée, a non-toxic lifestyle expert and author of "The A to Z of Detoxing." Sophia shares her personal journey into the world of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and how she became pas...

In today's podcast episode I interview my client, Erika, who shares her fertility journey spanning over eight years. Erika discusses her struggles with infertility, multiple failed IVF treatments, a diagnosis of endometriosis, low AMH and finding hope and success on her journey to conceive naturally. We discuss how perseverance, self-care, faith, and support got her through this journey along with...

Taking the time up front to prepare your body for pregnancy will pay massive dividends down the road and this is precisely what my client Danielle is doing at 39 to prepare her body for pregnancy. In today's episode, Danielle shares her struggle with getting pregnant over a decade ago with five failed fertility treatments and multiple diagnoses with Hashimoto's, Rheumatoid Arthritis and depression...

In today's episode, my colleague Haley Smith and I interview two very important practitioners in the fertility space, Lily Nichols and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to discuss their newly released book 'Real Food for Fertility.' Our conversation delves into the importance of understanding the menstrual cycle, the impact of emotional stress on fertility, some misconceptions about intermittent fasting, caff...

In today's episode, I interview my client Alessandra, who shares her 2 year fertility journey before she got pregnant.  Alessandra discusses her challenges with conception, fertility treatments, failed IVF, pregnancy losses, a vaginal bacterial infection known as ureaplasma and the emotional and physical toll all of this took on her mental health and overall wellbeing. We dive into the importance...

Did you know that you can use your mood as a telltale sign if you're fueling yourself properly and if you have wonky blood sugar levels? In today's episode, I interview Tamara Green and Sarah Grossman, both certified holistic nutritionists and the founders of The Living Kitchen. We delve into the impact of food on mood, mental health, hormonal balance and fertility with a laser focus on how to reg...

Timing of sex is of utmost importance when you're trying to conceive, especially since ovulation occurs only once in a menstrual cycle and is over within a 24 hour period. In today's episode, I'm going to share the top strategies to use on how to accurately time intercourse to help you get pregnant when actively trying to conceive.  Episode Highlights: How to know when you are in your fertile wind...

Progesterone is an important hormone for fertility as it prepares the uterus for implantation by maturing the uterine lining so an embryo has a comfy and cushy place to call home. Since progesterone is the main hormone that rises and falls like a bell curve in the luteal phase, it gets a lot of attention, and for good reason. In today's episode, I interview Kaely McDevitt, a Registered Dietician w...

Never before have women been in such a hurry to do so many things for so many people, and while the pace of modern life has drastically increased, our physical biology has not kept up. And by natural consequence, this stressful, fast paced lifestyle has detrimental consequences on all areas of women's health including her nervous system, her adrenal glands, her digestive system, her emotions and (...