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Episode 130: Naomi and Jennifer discussed their shared passion for supporting women during vulnerable times in their lives, particularly in the context of fertility and motherhood. They emphasised the importance of self-acceptance, mindfulness, stress management, and habit-forming practices for mental and emotional well-being, particularly in relation to fertility. They also shared their personal experiences with infertility, endometriosis, and the benefits of using yoga to support your fertility & nervous system when TTC. Join Jen's FREE 3-Day Live Fertility Yoga Series from 28-30 January Sign up here: www.elementpilatesyoga.com/waitlist The doors to her full program will open from Friday 31st January - Thursday 6th February 2025. Here is the link to register and a coupon code to receive 50% off your first month just pop "NAOMI" in the code box at checkout: ⁠www.elementpilatesyoga.com/in-your-element-membership⁠ If you sign up using my code above I will receive 25% affiliate commission for the lifetime of your membership. Meet Jen Jennifer is a Yoga, Pilates, Meditation & Breathwork teacher. With over 15 years' experience, she specialises in fertility & women’s health. During a long & difficult fertility journey of her own, Jennifer eventually found the practice of Fertility Yoga. This practice was able to ease her anxiety while trying to conceive, relieve chronic insomnia, re-balance a thyroid condition…and eventually it helped her to fall pregnant naturally. She now runs an online business, Element Pilates & Yoga, helping women all over the world to overcome fertility challenges & find their way to motherhood. She is the host of the Your Journey to Fertility Podcast & the founder of the In Your Element Fertility Yoga Program. www.elementpilatesyoga.com www.instagram.com/jen.elementpilatesyoga www.tiktok.com/@elementpilatesandyoga www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OGYIuCxwJgH4KuaW1Jq4w ___________ Naomi Woolfson, of Embrace Fertility, is a trauma trained therapist specialising in supporting women emotionally and energetically to conceive, carry and birth the babies they long to hold. Alongside working with clients globally in one to one therapy and coaching sessions Naomi runs an online 12 week mind-body group programme guiding women through the 5 steps of her unique Embrace Fertility Method; Comfort, Coping, Connection, Clearing and finally Creating.Naomi hosts the Embrace Fertility podcast offering emotional support and sharing mind-body techniques to help you feel calm and confident and ultimately find yourself again while waiting for your baby.Personally Naomi and her partner went through almost 4 years of infertility, IUI’s, IVF, anxiety, surgery and a miscarriage before conceiving both of their children naturally.Visit www.embracefertility.co.uk and subscribe for instant access to The Fertile Thoughts Reset MP3. Naomi also offers specialist high anxiety pregnancy support and runs the hypnobirthing course Embrace Bump to Baby of which the first week is free. Follow Naomi on Instagram @embracefertility (www.instagram.com/embracefertility) https://www.youtube.com/@embracefertilityhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-woolfson/https://www.embracefertility.co.uk/

Episode 117: Podcast interview with Kevin the founder of The Man Cave a male infertility/mental health advocate. Today we are discussing male infertility and the importance of finding the right coping strategies and support. Kevin set up The Man Cave to share his story, to reach out to other men going through a similar journey and to help raise awareness of male infertility and mental health. In this episode: - Kevin shares his own personal journey of being told he was infertile 10 years ago - Micro-TESE, Sertoli cell-only Syndrome, donor sperm, IVF and ICSI - How Kevin helps men who suffer in silence by spreading awareness. Anxiety and depression "I’ve been angry, upset, lost and hurting for too long: it’s time to stand up and be counted. That’s when I decided to set up a page on Instagram called ‘The Mancave’ @them_ancave I want to help break the stigma around male infertility. Why should we suffer in silence?! I believe anxiety and depression go hand in hand with fertility issues, and I honestly believe men have taken their own lives due to the fact they have had very little or no help or support after being told they are infertile. Because of this, I plan to make a difference and I want you guys to come along on this journey with me. Let’s do this together; for us, for those that have suffered in silence before us and for the men of the future, who hopefully won’t have to suffer alone." Kevin from https://them-ancave.co.uk/about/ Connect with Kevin @them_ancave on instagram and Twitter So on the last Friday of every month @them_ancave on Instagram Kevin will be going live at 6.30 pm for the show ”The Man Chat” with different guest speaker every month! www.them_ancave.co.uk Facebook group- TheManCave support group Welcome I'm Naomi Woolfson, of Embrace Fertility, a therapist specialising in supporting women emotionally and energetically through trying to conceive, fertility treatments and then pregnancy and birth following infertility. My partner and I went through almost 4 years of infertility, IUI’s, IVF, anxiety, surgery and a miscarriage before we went on to conceive both of our ginger children naturally! Alongside supporting clients globally in one to one therapy and coaching sessions I run a 12 week mind-body programme guiding women through the 5 steps of my unique Embrace Fertility Method; Comfort, Coping, Connection, Clearing and finally Creating. I also offer specialist pregnancy support and run a hypnobirthing course Embrace Bump to Baby. Visit https://embracefertility.co.uk/ for more details on what I do Follow me on Instagram @embracefertility (www.instagram.com/embracefertility) Let’s connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-woolfson Maximise Your Chances of Pregnancy Success in 2024 using the Mind-Body Link

Episode 109: You have probably heard of inflammation how does inflammation impact our fertility? In today’s fertility expert interview with Jaclyn Downs a Functional Nutrigenomics Consultant we will be discussing just that. Root causes of inflammation We discuss common, but lesser-known root causes of inflammation that affect fertility and egg health. What functional genomics is and how it can provide clarity on root causes and which protocols would be most effective (and why other protocols may not have worked). Epigenetics, mold/mycotoxins, histamine, poor fatty acid utilization, iron dysregulation, addressing stress, antioxidants and detoxification pathways. Free Cheat Sheet, How Genetic Testing Solves 'Unexplained' Infertility: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/v7g9t1 Jaclyn's book, Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve ‘Unexplained’ Infertility is now available! While it is tailored to the subject of fertility, the book addresses root causes of inflammation and oxidative stress, which is the foundation of all chronic conditions. This book is written for the layperson and as a handbook for the practitioner. Buy book now Jaclyn Downs is a Functional Nutrigenomics Consultant that has a passion for fertility optimization and reproductive wellness. She is the author of the book, Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine: Using Nutrigenomics to Solve 'Unexplained' Infertility, published by Taylor & Francis. This book discusses common, but lesser-known primary sources of fertility challenges. Chapter topics include oxalates, mold toxicity, iron dysregulation, phase 2 liver detox pathways, and covers the genetics related to these topics. Through the use of functional lab testing, detailed case history, symptoms, genomics, environmental and epigenetic influences, she works with practitioners and clients to give them insight and tools to better determine root causes of imbalance. Each protocol is individualised based on these factors, ensuring higher success rates. Jaclyn has a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Drexel University and a master’s degree in holistic nutrition. In addition to having certifications as a health coach, doula, and yoga instructor, she holds a certification in genetic nutrition with the NutriGenetic Research Institute, where she is also a researcher. Jaclyn can be contacted through her website, JaclynDowns.com. You can contact her at Info@JaclynDowns.com and follow her on Instagram @FunctionalFertilitySolutions We would love to hear what you think of this episode. Come and say hi on Instagram and join the conversation. Listen to this episode for How to get the best from Embrace Fertility. And sign up for my next free class here.

Episode 103: How any people have you told about your fertility journey? In today's episode we explore the role of a fertility doula and what support she an offer. "I can't tell my family or friends I'm trying for a baby" - How a fertility doula can help What is a Fertility Support Doula with Guest Alexie Reilly Alexie Sara Reilly lives in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, with her husband, Tom and their three fur babies - Mason, Mocha and Murphy. They enjoy cooking, travelling, and watching reality television.  Alexie is a Certified Fertility Support Doula. In addition she has certificates in Diverse Family, Complicated Birth, and Chestfeeding Support. She is currently certifying to become a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Doula. Her passion for all things fertility stems from her almost five-year journey of trying to conceive. When starting this journey back in 2018, she found herself incredibly confused, alone and scared. She had no idea what to expect and didn't know anyone that had or was experiencing what I was going through.  However, by connecting with a community and finding support from a Fertility Support Practitioner - she discovered her true passion for supporting and helping others on this challenging path. She genuinely believes that no one has to do this alone! IG: @epicquest4babyreilly and @golden_stork What is a Fertility Support Doula with Guest Alexie Reilly listen now.  Connect with Alexie:  https://www.instagram.com/the.infertility.doula/ https://www.instagram.com/thewombguelph/ Join my mailing list for fertility freebies: www.embracefertility.co.uk/free-class

Episode 83: We are back for another fertility expert interview series with my lovely friend Robyn Birkin. We met online a couple of years ago and bonded over our love of science backed mind-body techniques that stop you going back shit crazy while trying to conceive! In today’s episode Robyn shares her own journey through IUIs, IVF and miscarriage. Her experiences of mediating with monks and what happened on a surfing trip in Bail that changed everything. We then dive into: How meditation has been put on a pedestal as a fix all Why meditation can actually make people feel worse if they are struggling with chronic anxiety or trauma What is better than meditation when you’re going through infertility or IVF Feel Better Weekend "When infertility, loss and trying to conceive is so incredibly difficult - I wanted to create something that *wasn't* about improving fertility, or getting pregnant faster or supplements or detective work - none of that. Something that just focused on YOU. Because you matter. Your mental health matters. And if TTC is breaking you apart... or even if it just has really hard moments, you deserve to feel heard, supported and validated. Full stop. You deserve to invest your time and energy into yourself. You are worthy. Beautiful, incredible and amazing you. Of joy. Of happiness. Of support. Of self-kindness. Of having human experiences. Of not feeling like you need to be perfect allllll the time. All of it. So I've created an event and you are invited. I am.... still shocked, surprised, grateful and overjoyed that so many incredible colleagues have said YES to you as well, and are joining me for the Feel Better Weekend. Join us from 18 - 20 February for this FREE event where we'll share our best resources, tips and actionable steps to help you feel calmer, more connected and more empowered as you navigate infertility, loss and trying to conceive." - Robyn You won't want to miss this! Feel Better Weekend 18th Feb - Free ticket Meet Robyn For some people, having a baby is easy, but for others, like Robyn, it's a long and tough rollercoaster. Her journey starts off just like most of us. She thought having a baby would take no time at all. A year later, she found herself at the fertility clinic, and several ovulation inductions, IUI's, IVF cycles, OHSS and a miscarriage later, finally conceived. Feel Better Weekend 18th Feb - Free ticket You can find Robyn here: https://robynbirkin.com Robyn also has more than half a million downloads of her podcast, The Fertility Warriors. Instagram: https://instagram.com/robynbirkin First time visiting Embrace Fertility? Head over here to sign up for your freebies and find relief from anxiety and repetitive negative thinking while enhancing your fertility:

Continuing our interviews with fertility experts. This week is Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant. In this interview we cover: - Why our society deems fat to be unhealthy? - How that impacts fertility and fertility advice - How that impacts us on a personal level - 3 things you can do to combat the issues around this Connect with Nicola: To follow Nicola on instagram: www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility To follow Nicola on facebook www.facebook.com/fatpositivefertility Nicola's website www.nicolasalmon.co.uk To learn more about Nicola's book http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-and-fertile-book/ To sign up for The Fat Person's Guide to Getting Pregnant http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/guide First time visiting Embrace Fertility? Subscribe for weekly inspiration and regular fertility expert interviews then head over www.embracefertility.co.uk/start-here to sign up for your free 'Fertile Thoughts Activation Pack' and find relief from anxiety and repetitive negative thinking while enhancing your fertility.

Every week for the next month I will be bringing you fantastic interviews with fertility experts. This week is Jenni June and we are talking about healing after loss: Jenni's words: I first discovered Reiki healing after my 2nd Ectopic Pregnancy. I was in the depths of my pain after losing a very wanted pregnancy and losing my last fallopian tube. Not knowing where to turn, I found a Reiki healer and was curious to try anything to help me move forward in my grief. What I was surprised by is how much that one decision changed my life… I walked out of my appointment with feeling like the heavy brick that I had settled on my chest after loss, lifted! I could take a full breath in for the very first time in a long time! Reiki is the life energy that flows through all living things. It heals by flowing through the body’s energy field (aura) and charging it with positive energy. What’s so special is that energy has no physical boundaries, so while we are all stuck in our homes, you can receive a healing treatment from anywhere in the world! Energetic/ancestor Blocks We are all energy and our bodies hold onto stress and trauma is many different ways. I often see in my clients that their chakra centers are energetic blocked. In one particular case, it was blocked by ancestor trauma or trauma from a past life. Reiki healing works to break up the blocked chakras and clear them with positive energy that helps you move beyond- to heal and to live with a radical love for yourself again!Benefits of Reiki after loss or through Infertility: Cleanse, balance and strengthen the energy body: clearing blocked or stagnant energy, restoring the normal flow of energy and reinforcing the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Focus on the Sacral Chakra, the energy point just below the belly button that governs the reproductive organs. Help you step off the stress rollercoaster and return to a place of mental and emotional peace while trying to conceive. Release the negative energy of past events and emotional trauma that may be a barrier to conception. Deeply relax the mind and body to let go of the stress and anxiety of trying to get pregnant. Replace your doubts and fears with positivity and love for your amazing body. All about Jenni Jenni June is a Pregnancy Loss & Infertility Coach, a Reiki Practitioner and a Meditation Instructor. She supports those who have experienced an invisible loss- the loss of a pregnancy or the dream of having a child either through miscarriage or infertility. Guiding her community through all stages of the healing journey, she holds loving space for them to discover whole body healing, learn how to release fear & anxiety through mindfulness and the help of Reiki. When working with Jenni, her clients experience high levels of confidence, inspiration, growth and move into the next stage of life with a fierce love for themselves and a connection to their body after loss. Connect with Jenni Instagram: @XOJenniJune  Facebook: XO Jenni June Coaching  Website: www.XOJenniJune.com Connect with me: www.embracefertility.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/embracefertility/ https://www.facebook.com/embracefertility/