176: Conscious Conception as a Psychedelic Process with Gabriela Rosa

About this episode

Dr. Cat Meyer interviews fertility expert Gabriela Rosa about the complexities of conception and fertility.

In this episode, I sit down with Harvard-trained fertility expert Gabriela Rosa to talk about the real truth of conception, from myths about infertility and IVF success rates to the emotional impact of grief, trauma, and stress. We explore fertility as a shared responsibility between partners and how to prepare your body and mind for pregnancy. Honest, practical, and deeply vulnerable, this conversation offers hope and actionable steps for anyone on the fertility journey. In this episode, you’ll hear: 00:27 Intro 09:04 Fertility as a Shared Responsibility 14:02 Global & Cultural Perspectives 17:07 Spiritual & Biological Bypassing 24:38 Overreliance on IVF39:03 Navigating Motherhood & Career Transition 41:50 Facing Grief & Learning Equanimity 56:19 Practical Advice: Pretend You’re Pregnant Now 1:02:16 Differential Obstacles & Individualized Solutions THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Gabriela Rosa is a fertility specialist, reproductive health educator, entrepreneur, and Harvard University–awarded scholar. She is the founder and CEO of The Rosa Institute, the world’s first fully virtual holistic fertility clinic, where she leads a team of specialists serving…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Cat Meyer

Guest: Gabriela Rosa

Topics covered

• fertility
• conception
• IVF
• emotional impact
• shared responsibility
• holistic health

Keywords

• fertility
• conception
• IVF
• emotional health
• holistic fertility
• shared responsibility
• grief
• trauma
• pregnancy preparation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Rosa Institute, Harvard University

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