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147. Unlocking Fertility Stress and Trauma with TRE
I am with Laura Wilkes, a yoga and TRE teacher, women's health coach and soon to be acupuncturists. Laura shares her journey with TRE (Trauma Release Exercises) and how this powerful somatic practice can support stress release, emotional healing, and improve...
142. Can Acupuncture Improve Male Fertility?
Men in May- this month we will be focusing in on the male side of fertility, culminating in a Live Q&A on June 1st with Claire Mooney- male fertility expert from Fertility Solutions. If you would like to join us and ask a question- please register your...
140. How Do You Know When Your Fertility Is Improving?
You've made lots of changes and you're working really hard to do all you can to support your fertility- but you're still not pregnant- so how do you know it's doing anything? I am with Melanie Cullis, a fertility acupuncturist, to discuss this and what signs and...
139. How To Improve Your Egg Health
I am with Lindsay Chu, founder of Ovahaul and expert in reproductive health. We discuss egg health and what control we have over ways to improve it. Lindsay explains the impact of inflammation, oxidative stress, and lifestyle factors on egg quality. She shares...
135. Endometriosis & Trying to Conceive: Does Diet Make a Difference?
I am with nutritionist Neema Savvides . Neema shares her expertise on how nutrition impacts endometriosis and fertility. Neema herself has Endometriosis and IVF so understands first hand the impact it can have on fertility. She discusses personalized dietary...
133. How Does Endometriosis Affect Your Fertility – 10 areas to consider with Louise Collyer
As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month we are exploring the complex relationship between endometriosis and fertility, debunking myths and discussing holistic approaches to support women trying to conceive. In this episode I am with Louise Collyer. Louise is a...
129. How Can You Improve Your Fertility Outcomes When You’re Older?
I am with Louise Collyer , fertility acupuncturists, herbalist and functional medicine practitioner, to discuss the complex relationship between age and fertility. We explore the differences between chronological and physiological age, the emotional impact of...
128. Advice for Navigating Your Embryo Transfer Day
I am with Catherine Heathcote, our lovely affiliate in Wakefield, to discuss the intricacies of embryo transfer day and good ideas to help you navigate it.We discuss: why it's important to manage your expectations on transfer day. why self-care is crucial for mental...
127. IVF When You’re Older: Can You Improve Your Odds?
I am with Dr. Christina Hickman from Avenue's Fertility Clinic to discuss the advancements in fertility treatments, particularly for individuals over 40. She emphasizes the importance of understanding age-related fertility challenges, the role of technology such as...
126. How to prepare for IVF to optimise your outcomes
I am joined by fertility nutritionist Kirsty and fertility coach Carly to discuss the essential aspects of preparing for IVF. If you'd like more support for IVF prep you can grab a spot on our Optimise Your IVF Outcomes talk hereWe discuss Why blood sugar...
125. Fertility Tips from the Experts for 2026
Happy New Year and welcome to a brand new series of Don't Tell Me To RELAX! We're kicking off 2026 with some sound advice from our very own a team of fertility acupuncturists. Having around 80 years of experience between them the team share their top tips for...
124. Using the wisdom of Chinese Medicine to guide you through the emotional ups and downs of fertility
***BONUS CHRISTMAS EPISODE*** We are releasing this in the middle of Christmas in case anyone is looking for some extra emotional support during this time. I am with one of our affiliate acupuncturists, Danielle Croft from Banbury, to discuss the emotional...
123. Saying No (or Yes) to Alcohol When You’re Trying to Conceive with Kirsty Harrison
I am with Fertility Nutritionist Kirsty Harrison to discuss the complexities of alcohol consumption during the festive season, when you are trying to conceive. We chat about societal pressures surrounding drinking at Christmas, the impact of alcohol on fertility,...
120. Navigating the Complexities of Secondary Infertility
Today I am with Dr. Grace Lee Brindle from Hope In Mind Psychology to discuss the often overlooked topic of secondary infertility. We explore the emotional complexities, including feelings of guilt and shame, that accompany the desire for another child when one...
119. How To Choose A Fertility Acupuncturist?
As it is Acupuncture Awareness Week we thought "How to Find A Fertility Acupuncturist" would be a good topic to cover. I am joined by Fertility Acupuncturist Laura Foster from Light and Shade Acupuncture, Bristol to explore the training and regulation of...
116. How Breathwork can support your fertility journey with Annabel Tindale
I am with Annabel Tindale today, a trained breathwork coach, discussing the benefits of breathwork, particularly in relation to stress, anxiety, and fertility. Annabel shares her journey into breathwork, its impact on the nervous system, and various techniques that...
114. What is a fertility massage and how can it help when you’re Trying To Conceive, with Kristina Parker
I am joined by the lovely Kristina Parker from Harwood Fertility today, to discuss the benefits and techniques of fertility massage. Kristina is an acupuncturist and fertility massage practitioner and we discuss how fertility massage can aid in various conditions...

















