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| 3/24/26 | Mind-body connection with Dr. Sula Windgassen✨ | mind-body connectionfertility+3 | Dr. Sula Windgassen | It's All in Your Body: A Practical Roadmap to Healing | — | mind-body connectionfertility journey+3 | — | 1h 01m 59s | |
| 3/17/26 | How yoga changed my life through infertility with Jen Edmonds | Want to find your fertility voyager archetype? Click here to take my quiz and receive a personalised self care report: https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz Jennifer Edmonds is one of those people you cannot help but be drawn to online! Her hilarious RELATABLE reels combined with gentle invitations to reconnect to your body through yoga and pilates is so needed in the fertility space. The founder of Elements Pilates & Yoga, Jen, based in Australia but with a global audience, supports women through infertility and pregnancy loss using fertility yoga, pilates and nervous system work. Jen shares her own fertility journey in this episode, which includes an early menopause diagnosis in her early 30s, which led to cycles that didn’t respond to IVF medication, and years of trying to understand what was happening in her body. Against the odds, she conceived her daughter through IVF. But when she later faced secondary infertility, multiple failed treatments and pregnancy loss, everything changed again. It was discovering yoga during the COVID lockdown that helped Jen reconnect with her body, regulate her nervous system, and slowly rebuild trust in herself. We talk about: Being diagnosed with early menopause in your 30s IVF cycles that don’t go to plan Secondary infertility and the guilt that can come with it The role of nervous system regulation in fertility How yoga and spiritual practices supported Jen through loss and pregnancy So much of the fertility journey happens in the spaces between appointments. Those days, weeks and months where you are waiting for answers. How you care for yourself during those stretches makes a huge difference. Jen's yoga programme link is here (affiliate) Alice x PS are you enjoying these episodes? Could you take 2 minutes to rate and review the show on Apple podcasts or Spotify? THANK YOU SO MUCH! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 46m 34s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | How to tell yourself a new story | How do you keep calm and stop spiralling when you don’t have control of the outcome? I KNOW it feels impossible... So here's my take on how to focus your mind so you feel less spiral-ly when your life is planned around appointments; your mood depends on the next phone call and your brain has already begun examining things that haven’t happened yet. Your thoughts can feel SO LOUD during fertility treatment. So, in this episode, I’ll talk about: What “inner narrative” actually means (in normal language) Why thoughts are not facts How to cope with cancelled cycles and scan anxiety Getting through the two week wait without constant symptom-checking Being there for someone else, while protecting your own energy Got a question you'd like me to talk about or a topic you really want to hear? Send me an email to hello@fertilityliferaft.com or a dm to @fertilityliferaft Alice x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 35m 53s | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | How to live and wait with Lindsey Keohane | Need help living your life while you try to have a baby? Take the free quiz to find out what sort of Fertility Voyager Archetype you are: https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz I LOVED this conversation with Lindsey Keohane who is bringing such a breath of fresh air to my social media feed. I knew I had to have her on the pod as - if you've been here a while you'll know - living and waiting at the same time is what we're about. Lindsey has experienced three pregnancy losses and is now going through IVF with genetic testing...but this conversation really isn't about treatment, even though it is of course a part of the story. It’s about what happens to your life when everything begins to revolve around “maybe this month.” We talk about Lindsey's story so far; how she's managing social media and why it's so important to trust your doctor. We also break down an Instagram post Lindsey shared that resonated with thousands of women: her decision to stop putting life on hold while trying to conceive and how she's planning to do it, including things like: To buy clothes she enjoys now; not for pregnancy.To plan holidays even if treatment might interrupt them.To do things that bring joy without attaching them to fertility outcomes. Living does not mean you don’t care, and enjoying your life does not reduce your chances. If you feel like everything is paused…If you feel guilty making plans…If you’ve been measuring your life in cycles and months… You're going to love this. Alice x Lindsey's account: https://www.instagram.com/littlebylindsey/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 51m 52s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Dr Lucky Sekhon: The Fertility Knowledge Gap | Take my Fertility Archetype Quiz for free here: https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, fertility doctor and board certified OBGYN, and author of The Lucky Egg. She’s guided thousands of women through IVF, egg freezing and conception… and she’s also been a patient herself. We talk about lots of the things I see every single day in my work. The belief that if a cycle didn’t work, you must have done something wrong. You worked too much. You exercised too hard. You didn’t relax enough. You ate the wrong thing. You were stressed. Dr. Lucky explains why, biologically, that usually isn’t true. We talk about: Her own experience of cancelled cycles, self-blame and IVF emotions Why “being perfect” during treatment doesn’t determine the outcome The overlooked role of sperm in embryo development Red flags to watch for in online fertility advice What a good fertility clinic relationship should feel like Many women try to control fertility by controlling themselves — their food, their routines, their stress, their bodies. But fertility treatment doesn’t work like a test you can revise harder for. Human reproduction is inefficient. Biology is messy. And when treatment doesn’t work, your brain looks for a cause and often chooses you. If you’ve ever replayed a cycle in your head… If you’ve ever believed a failed transfer was your fault… If you’ve ever thought “maybe I ruined my chances…” I hope this episode lets you breathe a little easier. Alice x PS did you find this helpful? please take a couple of seconds to review this episode! thank you SO much for your support, it means the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 43m 41s | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Fertility at work and beyond | - Take the quiz to find out your fertility voyager archetype and get your personalised self care report here: https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz This conversation addresses the reality of having to keep showing up, at work, in meetings, in your life, while you feel like you're falling apart. I’m joined by excellent Chloe Sowter. She’s an IVF mum, a travel influencer; an executive coach and a former HR director before she chose the entrepreneur life... Chloe is also a previous coaching client so we know each other really well which always makes for excellent conversation! Chloe brings something different - a deep understanding of what it means to hold ambition, grief, identity, and hope all at the same time. She shares her story of trying to conceive while working in high-pressure government roles through Brexit and COVID. Of navigating IVF, miscarriage, and loss while continuing to lead, deliver, and perform. Of believing, like so many women do, that infertility was her problem to manage quietly, without burdening anyone else. We talk about: How work can be a lifeline, not a threat, during infertility Why stress is often misunderstood in fertility conversations The emotional reality of miscarriage that doesn’t fit neat timelines Making the deeply personal decision to be “one and done” Letting go of embryos and what that really requires This is a really inspiring episode of how to deal with fertility and work while you hold ALL the complexities of IVF at the same time - and the power of personal development for this season and all of the following ones too... Links: Little Green Shoots @thatholidaymum on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 50m 42s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Supplements are not a silver bullet | Have you taken my quiz? https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz for a personalised self care report -click the link and spend 2 minutes answering a few questions and I'll send your results over to you ,so you know exactly what to focus on. Links: Find out more about OVUM at startwithovum.com 15% off with code LIFERAFT This episode is a full-circle moment for me after Jenny approached me back in 2022 to ask if they could feature a meditation of mine inside their pregnancy test boxes. Of course I said YES. This is a conversation about science, but more than that, it’s about care. It's about what happens when businesses, clinics, and medical professionals choose to discuss infertility with integrity and honesty. I’m joined by Jenny Wordsworth, founder of OVUM, who support fertility through innovative products and supplements. It’s a brand that has never felt like a “brand” to me, but an ally in the background saying: we see you, and we won’t lie to you. If you’ve ever felt blamed, rushed, or sold to then this episode is for you. We talk about: Why emotional support belongs in fertility care from the very beginning Bringing men into the fertility conversation The myth of “silver bullet” supplements What ethical fertility care actually looks like The one question Jenny believes every IVF clinic should ask you This episode isn’t about doing more but about doing what helps. It’s about recognising that fertility is biological, psychological, and social, and how we can build a future where fewer people feel dismissed, blamed, or alone. If you’re in the middle of this, you’re not imagining how hard it is and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself. Alice x I want to thank OVUM for helping me get this podcast out to you with their sponsorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 41m 22s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Choosing a word for the year | Let's be honest, January can feel a bit MEH, especially if you’re on a fertility journey and facing another year of uncertainty. Planning can feel impossible when you don’t know what’s going to happen, so I’m sharing my unique approach to planning when you have no idea how the year is going to go. If January feels grey and overwhelming, this episode should feel like a bit of a lifeline! SUPPORT NOW: You can join my free 10-day walking challenge anytime and download the free journal https://fertilityliferaft.com/walk I’m also running my Visions & Intentions 2026 workshop you can come live or grab the replay: https://yes.thisisalicerose.com/visions2026 Or do yourself an amazing service for 2026 and join us in the Fertility Life Raft membership, where you'll get access to EVERYTHING at:https://fertilityliferaft.com/membership you can cancel any time and it is just bloomin' brilliant if I do say so myself xx Thanks for being here, I'm so glad you are :) Take care, Alice x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 22m 31s | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | The Big Calm Reset: Mind, Body and Soul | Full Masterclass Audio! I've done something a little bit different this week - if you missed my live free masterclass last week, then fear not... for: VOILA! I have shared the full audio from the Big Calm Reset complete with meditations, journal prompts, affirmations and more, all here for you to listen to at your pleasure! Absolutely thrilled to be enrolling new students into my beautiful 6 week mindset course: RECLAIM right now you can find out the info and join us (we start November 3rd) right here: https://fertilityliferaft.com/reclaim Need to run through anything or ask me some questions? No problem, send me an email hello@fertilityliferaft.com or drop me an IG message https://www.instagram.com/fertilityliferaft/ (I'm partial to a voice note!) Take care Alice x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 03m 54s | ||||||
| 10/17/25 | Breaking Taboos & Evolving Hope with Kreena Dhiman and Seetal Savla | 🎙️ Resistance, Acceptance & the Unexpected Path to Motherhood This is one of those episodes that will stay with you long after you’ve listened. I’m joined by two remarkable guests — Kreena Dhiman and Seetal Savla — for a deeply layered, honest, and soul-shifting conversation on fertility, cultural pressure, and what it means to stop resisting and begin accepting the journey as it is. Both women share their raw paths to motherhood — cancer, heart failure, miscarriage, surrogacy, donor conception, and finally, miraculous birth — each story laced with grief, hope, grit, and love. We explore: South Asian cultural expectations and the shame-silence loop Redefining success and letting go of “the plan” What it means to surrender without giving up How hope evolves beyond outcomes Why grief and gratitude often walk hand in hand 🔥 Special Segment for the Soul:"I didn’t just survive death to listen to you tell me how to live." Kreena’s moment of purpose and Seetal’s redefinition of hope will hit you straight in the heart. 💥 FREE LIVE EVENT 👉 Sign up for The Exhaustion Remedy, a transformative space to reconnect with yourself as you navigate TTC. 📲 Kreena Dhiman Instagram: @kreendhiman Website: kreendhiman.com 📲 Seetal Savla Instagram: @seetalsavla LinkedIn: Seetal Savla 🛟 Your Life Raft Reminder: Grief and gratitude can live in the same breath. Hope isn’t one fixed outcome — it’s a shape-shifter. Let this episode remind you of your strength — even if all you’re doing is breathing through today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 58m 04s | ||||||
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| 10/10/25 | When you've lost yourself | What if the very thing you’re doing to try and stay in control… is actually what’s making you feel so lost? In this solo episode, I’m unpacking what happens when the journey to conceive takes over everything. Not just your calendar, your diet, your sleep, and your supplement regime — but your sense of self. I’m sharing my own experience of feeling consumed by advice, routines, “must-dos,” and the crushing pressure to optimize every detail of my fertility — right down to one very memorable (and strangely guilt-inducing) slice of ham. Because when we’re in the thick of it, even the smallest deviation from the plan can feel catastrophic. And that’s the problem. This episode is for you if: You’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to “do everything right” You’ve lost touch with the person you were before TTC You need permission to just breathe without tying it to fertility outcomes Let this be your reminder: you are allowed to reconnect with yourself — not just as someone trying to conceive, but as someone worthy of compassion, space, and care… now. Not “once it works,” but now. I’ll walk you through what that kind of reconnection can look like and why it’s not just fluff — it’s essential. If you’re nodding along, make sure to sign up for the free Fertility Exhaustion Remedy — we start soon and I’d love to support you inside. 👉 fertilityliferaft.com/remedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 13m 47s | ||||||
| 10/3/25 | The Sleep Episode: Small Shifts That Can Transform Your Nights (and Your Life) | Can’t sleep… even though you’re bone tired? I get it — and so does today’s guest, Khaliah O’Guillory, certified sleep coach and founder of Nap Bar. Whether your insomnia or sleep issues are tied to stress, fertility struggles, burnout, or just a brain that won’t switch off… this episode is here to give you both comfort and actual tools to help. We talk about: What to do in those dreaded 2am wide-awake moments The “don’t look at the clock” rule (seriously, stop doing that) How to stop putting pressure on sleep so you can actually… sleep What segmented sleep is and why it might be a game-changer for you The 10-3-2-1-0 method for better sleep hygiene (even if you’re a night owl) The surprising impact of joy and true rest on your health + resilience We also explore the deeper stuff — like how rest isn’t just about sleep, but about reclaiming who you are when life feels overwhelming. If you’ve been feeling like a shell of yourself, or you’re trying to “push through” exhaustion (hello, type-A energy), this is your gentle invitation to pause and rethink what your body really needs right now. Khalia’s blend of infectious positive energy, science, soul and seriously practical advice makes this one of the most grounding and encouraging conversations I’ve had in a long time. Come for the sleep tips, stay for the reminder that you’re a dope human who deserves rest. Subscribe so you never miss these life-rafty convos. Follow Khaliah @kogspeaks + @napbarhou Nap Bar’s curated sleep playlists on Spotify: search “Nap Bar Sleep Scape” Book recommendation: Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith Resources & Links: When you know yourself, you can give yourself what you need - take our Fertility Voyager Archetype quiz and start your path of reclamation today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 48m 49s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | Afterglow with Katie: When it Doesn't Work | In this deeply moving and empowering conversation, Alice welcomes Katie to the Fertility Life Raft Podcast. Katie shares her unexpected journey through infertility, the decision to step away from treatment without a baby, and how she has built a joyful and fulfilling life on her own terms. Together, they discuss: The "escalator of life" and the social conditioning around marriage and motherhood Two distinct chapters of infertility in Katie’s 30s The intentional decision-making process before trying again in her mid-30s The relief and grief that came with walking away from IVF Creating Afterglow, Katie’s Substack community for women navigating life after fertility treatment Why we need more honest stories about when treatment doesn’t work out How acceptance, joy, and personal growth can coexist with grief Katie’s story is an inspiring reminder that fulfillment and purpose don’t depend on following society’s blueprint, and that there is beauty in rewriting your own story. Katie is the writer and founder of Afterglow, a growing Substack community for women who are considering stepping away—or have already stepped away—from fertility treatment. Through honest essays and personal reflections, she challenges dominant fertility narratives and creates a compassionate, uplifting space for those navigating life beyond IVF. Follow Katie on Substack: Afterglow Connect on Instagram: @afterglow_by_Katie Listen to related episodes: Jessica Hepburn Kat Brown Katie is a client and previous Life Raft member; you can click here to see what sort of support is available now: http://fertilityliferaft.com/everything ✨ “It’s such a personal decision to walk away, but for me it was about realising a baby would add to my life—not complete it.” ✨ “There aren’t enough stories about when fertility treatment doesn’t work out—and how that can still be a happy ending.” ✨ “Energy flows where attention goes. Once I stepped away, I had the space to build a joyful life in a new way.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 52m 43s | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | Gel Nails and Fertility Burnout | Mini chat with Alice and Lucy on what happens when both of you feel burnt out (relevant if you're doing this solo too) and discussing a post by Katie from the wonderful https://fertilityaction.org/ on gel nail polish... Come and follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/fertilityliferaft Email us with a Message in a Bottle: hello@fertilityliferaft.com Get some free support https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz See you next week, Alice and Lucy x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 23m 11s | ||||||
| 9/19/25 | Ro Huntriss: Fertility Dietician and Egg freezing, What's Worth Doing? | I'm lucky enough to have met a lot of leading fertility experts over my time working in the space and Ro Huntriss, award winning fertility dietician is one of them. In this episode I'm honoured to have Ro share more than ever before about her personal story - choosing to freeze her eggs after her engagement ended - and what choices she made to increase her AMH by 40%. We focus on: - how to make positive nutritional choices without being overwhelmed - what's really worth doing - the role supplements play - why doctors might tell you not to bother (and why you should!) - how Ro quickly made decisions on her clinic, what her egg freezing procedure was like and how she feels sharing her own story is part of how we change the wider conversation about women's choices and empowerment Because I'm a coach and mindset mentor I'm FASCINATED by how differently we all approach these chapters in our lives and so we also touch on the reasons why I believe it was straightforward for Ro to make these decisions, while many of us are finding 'food noise' so stressful. This is also the first time we're introducing our brand new Message in a Bottle segment, so have a listen and Lucy and I chat about this week's message - if you want to send us one, follow us on IG and send a DM we are https://www.instagram.com/fertilityliferaft OR send us an email hello@fertilityliferaft.com - we would looooove to hear from you If you love our podcast please leave a rating, review and subscribe and help us spread the word! We are super proud to have more than 250 five star reviews on apple but we want more. We're greedy like that. Help us reach 300!! Take care - and remember, if you haven't taken our free quiz yet to see how you can support your mindset to let go of the food stress, make strong choices without feeling overwhelmed, go to https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz Ro Huntriss contact: https://www.instagram.com/fertility.dietitian.uk https://fertilitydietitian.co.uk/ THANK YOU FOR LISTENING, Take care, Alice x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 59m 28s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 |  Behind the Scenes of Fertility Life Raft: Lucy Shares Her Story for the First Time | WE ARE BAAAACK! Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss, recurrent miscarriage, IVF, and TFMR (termination for medical reasons). Please take care of yourself as you listen. While we do talk about incredibly tough experiences, the conversation is shared with compassion and honesty and it’s one that ultimately leaves you feeling hopeful, supported, and uplifted. If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in an endless cycle of exhaustion while trying to bring home a baby, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. For years, you’ve heard me talk about mindset, wellbeing and community as the three things that transform the journey. But today I’m introducing you to someone who has been helping me hold this space behind the scenes since the very beginning; my right-hand lady, Lucy Sanger. This is the first time Lucy has shared her fertility story fully even while she's been supporting hundreds of women through the Life Raft's courses and membership. From multiple pregnancy losses, to the heartbreak of being told by a consultant to “stop trying,” to the surreal experience of shipping embryos abroad, this is an incredible story and a chance for me to show off how fabulous my Ops Director is! We talk about: Why clinic relationships matter just as much as protocols How to hold on to your sense of autonomy when decisions feel out of your hands The role of connection and community in surviving the lowest points What it looks like to keep moving forward, even when it feels impossible The financial implications of private IVF Whether you’re right at the beginning or you’ve been trying for years, I know you’ll find hope, strength, and a reminder that you don’t have to do this alone in Lucy’s story. ✨ Ready to understand your fertility archetype and what you personally need to feel more resourced on this journey? Take the free quiz here: fertilityliferaft.com/quiz Resources mentioned in this episode: ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices) – https://www.arc-uk.org Fertility Life Raft Archetype Quiz – fertilityliferaft.com/quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 56m 06s | ||||||
| 1/28/25 | How to Prepare for Social Events Through Infertility | Welcome back to the Life Raft Podcast with me, Alice Rose. It’s 2025 and I’m going to walk with you (literally!) through all the hard stuff, all the questions and all the worries. I recorded this episode while out for a walk so I’m going to invite you to join me. Grab your phone, stick in your earphones and listen to me as if I’m walking along beside you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Why walking and movement can positively impact your brain and emotions. • How to process feelings of rage, grief, or fear in healthy ways. • Tips for preparing emotionally and mentally for family gatherings. • The importance of community and support during fertility journeys. • Permission to set boundaries and say “no” if attending feels overwhelming. Resources and Links: • Join the Life Raft Community: Fertility Life Raft Membership • Connect with me on Substack • Follow us on IG: @fertilityliferaft • Contact us: hello@fertilityliferaft.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 23m 03s | ||||||
| 11/22/24 |  Louise Brown, Netflix Joy and Me | This week, Netflix called and asked if I would like to come to Bourn Hall, the first ever IVF clinic, to meet Louise Joy Brown, the first ever IVF baby and have a chat, ahead of the new movie Joy, all about the story of how Jean Purdy, Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe invented IVF. UM…YES PLEASE! It was a completely fascinating day and I was effectively at my version of Disneyland. Not only do I find fertility fascinating but the vision and spirit of the three pioneers who made IVF possible was simply extraordinary to learn more about; be right there where they worked and of course meet Louise. I loved this conversation and it was just so humbling to be in this incredible location while I recorded it. You can watch Joy the film now on Netflix and I would absolutely LOVE to hear what you think of this conversation and the movie so please send me an email hello@fertilityliferaft.com or come and find me on Instagram or substack - fertility life raft. Oh and of course as always, I’ll be there over on https://www.instagram.com/thisisalicerose If you need support right now head to fertiltiyliferaft.com/everything where you’ll find all my free or low cost on demand support. I would absolutely love for you to share this episode with anyone you think might find it interesting! Take care, Alice x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 22m 05s | ||||||
| 10/17/24 | When Everything is a Trigger | A short solo episode on all things triggers. As long as I've been supporting people in this space, and from my own personal experience, triggers have been a big topic. Here's some comforting reminders and knowledge about what's actually happening in your brain and body which I hope will help you feel reassured, empowered and gentle with yourself. I really am here to help spread the word that even if right now things are feeling horribly unfair, frightening and lonely: there is another way through this which can feel so much better. I'd LOVE for you to come to my free workshop which you can sign up for here: https://fertilityliferaft.com/triggerworkshop-2024 Safe, warm, supportive and giving you lots of information, evidence based techniques and positive examples of how things can change. See you there Axx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 12m 22s | ||||||
| 3/7/24 |  When Life Doesn't Go To Plan with Jessica Hepburn | What a TOTAL honour to bring you this episode on publication day for Jessica Hepburn's third book, "Save Me from the Waves." Jessica's journey from heartbreak- after unsuccessful IVF and the breakdown of her marriage - to triumph is the central theme of our conversation. We delve into her transformation from a self-proclaimed "unlikely athlete" to the first and only woman to complete the Sea Street Summit Challenge, which includes swimming the English Channel, running the London Marathon, and climbing Mount Everest. Yes. You read that correctly. This is just the coolest book - weaving together Jessica's love/obsession (!) with the BBC Radio 4 show Desert Island Discs with her Everest training and eventual summit - it really is such a wonderful read. Back in November, I met Jessica in a cosy basement office for tea, sounds of London in the background, which is entirely appropriate (you'll understand this when you read the book)! As we discuss her book (Buy it here now, do not hesitate!), Jessica opens up about her fertility struggles, the trauma of unsuccessful IVF treatments, and the emotional toll it took on her. She reflects on the psychological and physical injuries she endured during her Everest summit, highlighting the parallels between her fertility journey and her mountain expedition. Jessica emphasises the importance of acknowledging and honouring emotions, from anger to sadness, and the power of turning pain into purpose. She shares insights on the complexities of grief, the significance of finding joy in small moments, and the transformative nature of storytelling. Jessica's motto, to live "big and brave" echoes through all of our conversation - by embracing vulnerability, telling her truth, and inspiring others to embark on their own adventures of resilience and self-discovery. "Save Me from the Waves" serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for those navigating their own journeys of healing and transformation. Jessica's substack is here and her Instagram is here. Come over to the Life Raft website where you'll find so much support waiting. Rate and review this episode so more people can listen to this amazing woman!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 58m 13s | ||||||
| 2/29/24 |  TTC: What it's like for friends with Amber Izzo & Annabel Gurnett | In this episode of the Fertility Life Raft podcast I speak with Annabel and Amber from Am I Ovary Acting about navigating friendships and what happens when you’re both trying to conceive, then one of you gets pregnant and has a baby while the other one is still trying. We speak about the announcements, baby showers and everything in between. We also cover what happens when other big life stuff happens, like family bereavements, while you’re navigating infertility and how friendships can actually be one of the foundations that truly see us through rather than another thing that falls apart. I really hope you find this episode and inspiring and encouraging. I think they have really shown an example of how a friendship can not just survive different fertility experiences, but in fact can get stronger and deeper. Amber Izzo Instagram Annabel Gurnett Instagram Am I Ovary Acting Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 41m 45s | ||||||
| 2/15/24 |  Trying to Conceive: Sex and Relationships with Kate Moyle | Kate Moyle is my guest today. She is the Therapist on the BBC Three series Sex On The Couch., host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions Podcast and Director at The Thought House Partnership, Accredited by the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists, a Registered Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and a Certified Psycho-Sexologist, I think it’s safe to say she knows what she’s talking about. In this episode we cover: Sex becoming...well, functional when you’re trying to conceive How to make sex fun and pleasurable again The feelings of detachment from your body when it feels like it’s been so medicalised through treatment Resentment becoming a THING and impacting how sex feels Rebuilding intimacy connections This week is extra special as I had so many questions from you all that Kate has given me some extra time answering them all which I’ll be sending out in an email this week. You can grab a free 5 minute meditation to start receiving my emails at fertilityliferaft.com/reset You can find Kate's book, The Science of Sex here and her website here Take care everyone and remember - it feels good to rate, review and subscribe ;) THANK YOU. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 42m 11s | ||||||
| 2/8/24 |  Trying to Conceive: What it's Like for a Couple with Coni and Mike | Coni and Mike have been trying to conceive and this is such an open, frank, honest (at times slightly hysterical) chat about what it's like and how it's impacting them as a couple. We talk all things from: getting men thoroughly tested before going down an IVF route how Coni's work in Women's Health and the reproductive wellness space has supported their experience how they felt in 2023 when their dreams of conceiving by Christmas didn't happen their mindset shift for 2024 how they're keeping their relationship and sex life feeling positive through the challenges some swears and very open conversations about w***king into cups vs what it's like for women! You can follow Coni over on instagram as she shares her story with her brilliant and relatable content here and Mike over here . Head over to Fertility Life Raft now for a comprehensive, accessible, totally brilliant support and resources which can radically transform how you feel as you navigate this experience. Click here now to join us. You're so warmly welcome. Oh and PLEASE do go and review this podcast, it's how more people find us and have a listen - we're super proud to have lots and lots of wonderful reviews and I (Alice, hi, nice to meet you) am SO grateful for every single one!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for listening and reviewing, it means the world. Take care, Alice x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 06m 52s | ||||||
| 1/25/24 |  Putting Things Right in the Fertility Industry: Jenny Wordsworth | You are going to LOVE this episode. Jenny Wordsworth is a lawyer, endurance athlete for the North Face and founder of start up company, OVUM. When she started trying to conceive herself she took one look at the fertility industry and realised how much simply felt WRONG. The way we are marketed to; the big brand products which actually do not contain the best ingredients when you examine the science which is now available - Jenny 'absolutely hated' how the trying to conceive community was preyed upon because and she's totally right: 'you and I both know we would do anything to conceive'. YES. Which is why the fertility industry has a responsibility to wake up, put things right and listen to the people who are actually in it . Jenny founded her company OVUM on the back of this realisation and I'm really proud to work with them too, which you'll hear a bit more about in the episode (plus a super exciting bit of news which I hadn't heard before we recorded it!). I hope you hear it and feel comforted and supported in the knowledge that there are people out there doing radical work to rewrite the story and put things right. If you have landed here you can find expert led, properly accessible support available now and on demand. The Life Raft started because we too saw the problems in the industry and knew a change was needed. We have welcomed over 1000 members globally since we began, come and join us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 47m 41s | ||||||
| 1/18/24 |  The Conception Plan - Dr. Larisa Corda | What a thrill to bring this episode to you Dr Larisa Corda is a well-known Fertility doctor. You might have seen her on this morning, and she is also the author of a new book called The Conception Plan, which is smashing records all over the place since it was launched just a couple of weeks ago. I was fortunate enough to meet Larisa several years ago when we lived near to each other in London and we were both working with a brands on consulting - her from a doctors perspective and me from a patient perspective, and we had a connection. We’ve had many conversations over the years and I am thrilled to be cheerleading this woman as she brings her brave and trailblazing book out to the world. This is the second time Larisa has been on this podcast, so I’m really grateful to her for finding the time to speak to me and to bring this to you. I think you’re going to absolutely love it, it’s empowering, it’s about taking ownership, it doesn’t hold back! We cover everything from the important medical steps you need to consider and looking at alternative therapies as well as that gap between science and spirit and even sex and masturbation. Yep! It’s all the things Dr. Larisa is passionate about bringing into the mainstream. I think that what she is doing is supporting many patients in not only the important medical steps you need to take but also explaining the science and relevance of many alternative therapies, which, as she says, are often come to as a ‘last resort’, but that she explains, really should be used ‘in tandem’ with the medical treatment on offer and I really couldn’t agree more. This feels like quite a moment in the Fertility landscape. The Conception Plan is a fantastic book. It’s available now, there is a 12 step Programme in it, and so much information that you can absorb, I really hope you love this episode! So please go and have a listen. Subscribe, rate and review - all of the things please!! If you want to be in a community, if you want live support, if you want on demand resources please head to The Life Raft, which is ready and waiting for you, take care, Alice PS oh and come and join us on Instagram here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 50m 53s | ||||||
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