Mastering Your Fertility

In episode 92, I interview Jasmine Katatikarn about her experience going through infertility and IVF. Jasmine shares her whole fertility story and talks about how she was able to take control of her journey with a mindset and approach that she adapted from her work as an artist. This is a unique and inspiring interview and I’m excited to have Jasmine on to share her perspective and what ultimately worked for her to build her family, even after being told she has a less than 1% chance of having a child! You can find show notes for the interview, along with links to Jasmine's website, social media, and free fertility training at https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/92.

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In episode 89, I interview Naturopath, midwife, and women's health expert, Dr. Jennifer Mercier. We talk about the hands-on therapy she developed to help women struggling with infertility and pelvic health issues. Mercier Therapy is a deep pelvic organ visceral manipulation technique that can help restore normal anatomy and blood flow in the pelvis. This can have a profound effect on menstrual cycle health, ovarian function and hormone production, which encompass many of the underlying causes of trouble conceiving. Clinically, Mercier Therapy has been shown to be effective in addressing endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve, luteal phase defect, PCOS, recurrent miscarriage, and several other issues. It can either be used as a standalone therapy or in preparation for IUI/IVF and it’s proven incredibly successful in achieving pregnancy, even in difficult cases.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What women need to know about conventional fertility treatment options that are often not shared by doctors
• What led her to the creation of Mercier Therapy as a possible solution to fertility struggles
• How Mercier Therapy works and the specific issues or conditions it can help address
• Mercier Therapy success rates in comparison to mainstream fertility treatments and how it can also be used in preparation for IUI or IVF
• How to find a practitioner trained in Mercier Therapy if you’re interested in exploring it yourself

You can find show notes for the episode and links to Dr. Mercier's website and documentary at https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/89.

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In episode 85. I interview Elyse Ash, who is the founder of a fertility mentorship company called Fruitful Fertility. Those of us who have struggled with our fertility know how frustrating and isolating the experience can be. It’s not always easy to open up to friends or family and it’s difficult to receive the support we need from people who have never been through what we’re dealing with and simply don’t know what to say or how to help. I invited Elyse on to the show to talk about why it’s so important to get the right kind of support through this journey and the solution she and her husband came up with to match people who are currently going through infertility with those who have already completed their journey in a mentor-mentee relationship. I’m excited to share Fruitful with all of you as an option for adding to your support network and building a relationship with someone who knows what you’re going through and can offer you an ear, a shoulder, or a helping hand as you continue on your path to parenthood. In the interview, Elyse and I discuss:

• Her personal infertility story and what she went through to become a mother
• Why it’s so important for us to find people we can truly confide in as we go through fertility struggles
• Her perspective on opening up to friends and family and some advice on dealing with uncomfortable conversations
• The story behind Fruitful and what ultimately led Elyse and her husband to start the company
• What you can expect from Fruitful and the logistics of how the service works

You can find links to the Fruitful website and some additional resources at https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/85.

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In episode 82, I interview acupuncturist and certified hypnotherapist, Michelle Oravitz, about using hypnotherapy to shift our thoughts, beliefs, and overall mindset to support fertility. While hypnosis might sound a little out there to some of you, there’s actually a strong scientific basis for how and why it works and it is recognized as a legitimate psychological tool. Because most of our thoughts and behaviors in a given day are governed by our subconscious mind, making lasting changes to how we think, feel, believe, and act on a daily basis requires us to tap into the subconscious and change what’s happening in the brain’s autopilot mode. Thoughts and beliefs can have a significant impact on fertility outcomes and, if you’ve been struggling on your journey for a while, chances are you’ve developed some beliefs and thought patterns about your body or your chances at motherhood that aren’t serving you. In this episode, Michelle is going to teach you about:

• What hypnotherapy is, how it works, and some of the misconceptions about its use
• The specific and measurable changes in brain activity that make hypnotherapy such an effective tool for changing subconscious beliefs
• How this benefits fertility and some of the issues or conditions that tend to respond well to this approach
• How hypnotherapy integrates with acupuncture and Chinese medicine
• The logistics of what you can expect with with hypnotherapy - how to find someone to work with, online vs. in person sessions, and how many sessions you should plan to have

You can find show notes for the episode and links to Michelle's website, podcast, and social media at https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/82.

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In episode 54, we interview fertility blogger and miracle mommy, Anna Rapp. After being told that she would never be able to get pregnant naturally and that not even IVF would work for her, Anna started doing her own research on what she could do to support her fertility and improve her hormone levels. Her initial goal was to convince her doctor to least let her try IVF. But, after 3 months of working on her diet, lifestyle, toxic exposures, and mind-body wellness in preparation for an IVF cycle, she ended up getting pregnant naturally with her first miracle baby. She now has two beautiful children and has started a blog called "To Make a Mommy" that helps walk other women through how to start making changes to reclaim their fertility. In this episode you’re going to learn all about:

• Anna’s fertility story, including many of the things she did to beat the odds and get pregnant naturally with both of her children
• Why it’s important to take control of your own journey and be willing look beyond conventional fertility treatments
• The different approaches you can take to making diet and lifestyle changes and how to figure out what will work best for you
• How your mental and emotional wellbeing affect your baby journey and why it’s so important to focus on more than just getting pregnant when you’re going through fertility struggles
• Anna’s favorite resources for diving into the natural fertility approach, including more information about her own blog and Facebook groups

You can find show notes for the episode, along with links to some of Anna’s top blog posts and favorite resources here: https://tinyfeet.co/my-podcast/54.

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