Unlocking Fertility with Katherine Rohland

In this episode, Katherine answers the age-old question: "I am healthy, why am I not getting pregnant?". She explains that struggling to conceive is your body's way of communicating that something is off, and she challenges the Western medicine idea of what it truly means to be healthy. By sharing her own fertility journey, Katherine reveals how hidden stressors like over-exercising,...

In this special episode, Katherine sits down with her client Kelsey to discuss her personal fertility journey and how she went from unexplained infertility and painful IUI treatments to getting pregnant naturally. Kelsey openly shares how "burning the candle at both ends"—through intense exercise, restrictive dieting, and a high-stress lifestyle—was secretly depleting her body's reso...

In this episode of Unlocking Fertility , Katherine Rowland dives deep into the most common nutrition mistakes women make when trying to conceive naturally. As a Chinese medicine practitioner with over nine years of experience and a 90% success rate, Katherine explains that fertility isn't about "magic", it's about learning to listen to your body and providing it with the abundanc...

In this episode of Unlocking Fertility , Katherine sits down with former patient Megan to share her powerful journey from a low AMH diagnosis to a natural pregnancy. Megan opens up about the fear instilled by the traditional IVF process and how shifting her focus toward Chinese medicine and holistic well-being changed everything. Katherine and Megan break down the lifestyle and mindset shifts that...

In this episode, Katherine dives into how chronic fight, flight, or freeze mode keeps your body stuck in survival and why that directly impacts your fertility. Inspired by a social media post where she shared feeling grounded and energized after a full day of patients and recording, she explains how she rewired her nervous system from chronic low-grade stress to a place of safety and calm. Through...

In this heartfelt birthday episode, Katherine shares the deeply personal story of why it took her nearly two years to get pregnant with her first child and only two months to conceive her second at age 34. Through the lens of Chinese medicine and lived experience, she unpacks the truth about fertility, preparation, mindset, and what really makes a difference when trying to conceive. She challenges...

In this episode, a fertility specialist in Classical Chinese Medicine shares a holistic framework for supporting natural conception after 40 by strengthening Blood, Yin, Qi, and kidney energy—the foundational substances required for reproductive health. She challenges the common belief that age alone determines fertility, emphasizing instead the importance of nourishment, warm cooked foods, adequa...

In this episode, Katherine dives deep into male fertility and sperm health through the lens of Chinese medicine. She explains why healthy sperm isn’t just about numbers or motility, but about the overall balance of energy, blood, nourishment, rest, and emotional health in the body. From kidney yin and yang to liver qi and digestion, this episode breaks down what men actually need to build strong,...

In this episode of Unlocking Fertility, Katherine Rohland dives into the art and science of tracking ovulation—not just as a means to conceive, but as a "fifth vital sign" of your overall health. Moving beyond basic apps, Katherine explains how to interpret your body’s unique biological signals through the lens of Classical Chinese Medicine. From the nuances of cervical mucus to the hidd...

In this New Year episode of Unlocking Fertility, Katherine breaks down what it really means to prepare your body for pregnancy from a Chinese medicine perspective. She explains why fertility is all about having enough resources, how emotional and lifestyle “energy leaks” make conception harder, and why slowing down, nourishing yourself, and listening to your body are the real keys to getting pregn...

In this episode, we dive into the world of remote acupuncture, what it really is, how it works, and why it’s becoming such a powerful tool for healing. I share the roots of acupuncture, my personal journey into remote energy healing, and the science that helps make sense of it all. You’ll also hear real stories from clients who’ve experienced meaningful shifts physically, emotionally, and spiritua...

In this deeply compassionate and eye-opening episode of Unlocking Fertility , Katherine Rohland—acupuncturist, classical Chinese medicine practitioner, and the Manhattan Medicine Woman— answers one of the most frequently requested topics:Why miscarriages happen and how women can support their bodies to prevent them—through the classical Chinese medicine perspective. Katherine speaks to anyone who...

In this powerful episode, Katherine Rohland—known as The Manhattan Medicine Woman —guides listeners through one of the most common yet overlooked fertility challenges: the short luteal phase. Speaking to women navigating IVF, hormonal imbalance, or natural conception, Katherine bridges Western science with Chinese medicine to explain how low progesterone and luteal phase issues reveal deeper patte...

In this episode of There Qi Goes, Katherine Rohland—The Manhattan Medicine Woman—opens up a conversation about one of the most misunderstood fertility diagnoses: premature ovarian insufficiency (POI). Rather than seeing POI as “ovarian failure,” Katherine invites us to view it as the body’s gentle call for restoration. Through the lens of Chinese medicine, she explains how depletion of blood, yin,...

In this episode, Katherine breaks down three foundational — yet often misunderstood — concepts in Chinese medicine: heat, cold, and dampness. These energetic patterns don’t just describe how your body feels — they explain why certain symptoms show up, particularly when it comes to reproductive health, fertility, and hormonal balance. Katherine takes what can be complex theory and makes it approach...

What if your financial reality is a direct reflection of your emotional landscape? In this illuminating episode of There She Goes , Katherine is joined by money coach and energy healer Hannah Bier to explore the deep, often unspoken, connection between money, emotions, physical health, and energetic well-being. Together, they unpack: How unresolved emotional trauma—especially around safety and wor...

In this episode of There Qi Goes, Katherine Roland takes a deep dive into one of the most common yet misunderstood women’s health conditions: PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). But this isn't your average Western medicine take—Katherine unpacks the emotional and energetic imbalances behind PCOS through the lens of Chinese medicine, helping listeners understand how the body, mind, and spirit all...

In this heartfelt episode, Katherine Rohland explores the often-overlooked energetic and emotional reasons why IVF may not be successful, and what your body is actually communicating when fertility treatments don’t work. Drawing from Chinese medicine, mind-body healing, and her personal fertility journey, Katherine reframes the IVF experience with deep compassion, clarity, and practical tools for...

In this episode of There Qi Goes, Katherine and Kat Daou, Family Constellation Therapy Facilitator, dive deep into the intersection of the spiritual and the physical —from spirit babies and soul contracts to fertility, loss, and entrepreneurship. We dive into what spirit babies are and how they communicate to the ways spirit babies can manifest—not just as children, but as ideas, businesses, or cr...

In this episode of There Qi Goes, Katherine Rohland, founder of Manhattan Medicine Woman and a Chinese medicine fertility specialist, challenges one of the most common and frustrating labels in reproductive health: unexplained infertility. Katherine explains why "unexplained" is not a true diagnosis, but rather a reflection of the limitations within conventional medicine. With over eight...

In episode of the There Qi Goes Podcast,, we dive deep into how acupuncture and Chinese medicine support women's health and fertility—not just during IVF, but throughout all stages of a woman’s reproductive journey. We learn that chinese medicine goes much, much deeper and that its a complete system of healing that encompasses not just acupuncture, but also: Eastern nutrition and food energeti...

In this episode, with There Qi Goes, we dive deep into how nutrition influences fertility—through the lens of Chinese Medicine. This is essential knowledge most of us never learn in school, but it's something Katherine teaches her one-on-one clients with incredible success. You’ll learn how to support your body naturally to conceive, including what foods to eat (and avoid), and how digestion,...

In this episode of There Qi Goes, we dive into the truth behind fertility, why it’s not always as hard as social media makes it seem, and how the cultural narrative around "infertility" may be holding women back. As someone who works in women’s health, Katherine shares her personal journey, professional insights, and the myths she wishes more women knew weren’t true. This conversation is here to d...

In this empowering episode of There Qi Goes , Katherine breaks down everything you really need to know about getting pregnant after 35. We debunk the fear-based narratives, talk about what’s actually happening in your body, and share how simple, powerful lifestyle changes can support your fertility — naturally. Whether you’ve just started thinking about having a baby or you’ve been trying for a wh...

In this powerful conversation of the There Qi Goes Podcast, Therapist Francesca Emma, LMHC, joins us to unpack the emotional complexity that lives at the intersection of fertility struggles, disordered eating, and body image. We dive into how these issues often stem from trauma, anxiety, and a wounded sense of self-worth—and how healing is absolutely possible. Whether you're in the throes of t...