As it is Pride Month around the world we are sharing the fertility journey from one of our LGBTQ+ community members. Debs shares her personal and systemic challenges navigating fertility treatments as a LGBTQ+ woman. We explore the emotional, systemic, and logistical...
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145. What You Need To Know About Supplements For 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...
144. Why Men’s Health & Fertility is More Than Muscle with Jeffrey Boadi
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...
143. A Male Perspective on the Toll of Fertility Problems with Jacky from Aloomah 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...
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...
130. Holding onto Hope- A Solo Parent’s IVF Journey
These are our new podcast episodes where members of our community share their personal fertility stories. These episodes offer a different perspective on fertility — not just the clinical facts or expert advice, but the lived experience behind the statistics. Whether...
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...
122. What to do when IVF isn’t successful with Dr Bora from Alma Fertility
If your IVF has not gone how you hoped this episode is for you. I am with Dr. Shabana Bora from Alma Fertility to discuss the emotional and practical aspects of dealing with IVF failure. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasons behind unsuccessful...
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...
118. How do you choose an IVF clinic?
I am with Kayleigh from Seen (previously Fertility Mapper) to discuss the often very difficult decision of choosing an IVF clinic to work with. We explore common challenges faced by individuals seeking fertility treatment, the significance of communication and cost...
115. How Reflexology Can Support Your IVF Treatment
I'm with Katy this week discussing the benefits of reflexology alongside IVF. We discuss how reflexology works, its historical background, and its calming effects on the nervous system. For more information see Katy's website.We discuss: How reflexology is a...
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...
113. Keeping Cool: Can Lowering Testicle Temperature Boost Male Fertility with Josh From Snowballs
Today I am with Josh, the founder of Snowballs, a company that produces organic men's underwear designed to help improve male fertility by cooling the testicles. See the website to find out more about Snowballs Underwear and use code Hannah for your discount. We...




















