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Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally, navigating IVF, managing PCOS or endometriosis, or looking for support through pregnancy and beyond, you’ll find practical, evidence-based content here alongside the real stories and conversations from our award-winning podcast.
Trigger warning: this episode discusses pregnancy loss, miscarriage and unsuccessful fertility treatment. Please take care of yourself while listening. Grief after pregnancy loss can feel particularly lonely when everyone around you seems to have moved on, but you're...
If you're searching for the best diet for PCOS, you're not alone. With so much conflicting advice about carbohydrates, sugar, dairy, gluten and supplements, knowing what to eat can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Don't Tell Me To Relax fertility podcast,...
I am with Cory Ruth (The Women's Dietitian), a registered dietitian who specializes in PMOS, formerly known as PCOS, about how insulin resistance affects symptoms, ovulation, and fertility. Cory explains why blood sugar regulation matters even when someone is not in...
We're back! A brand new Series with our shiny new award 🏆 September is PCOS/PMOS Awareness Month, and in this episode I'm back with Fertility Awareness Queen Katy aka Reflex East discussing how to track a menstrual cycle when you have PMOS. If you having any...
This is the last in the Series- as I take a little break for the summer- we will be back in September! But before I go we have this lovely episode to end with. I am back with Carly to discuss practical ways to support loved ones trying to conceive. We share insights...
In this episode I am with, Alison Hall, a nutritional therapist specializing in fertility. Alison discusses the complex relationship between genetics, epigenetics, and fertility. She explains how understanding genetic variants like MTHFR and supporting epigenetic...
I am joined by fertility coach Carly to unpack the emotional toll, misconceptions, and support needs of women experiencing infertility. Whether you're going through it yourself or supporting someone, this episode offers insights and practical advice for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 details...
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...
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...
(This episode is about baby loss) In this episode I am with Anita -Mai Barette. Anita shares her journey through grief, motherhood after loss, and her inspiring marathon fundraising for Evelina Hospital in memory of her son Dylan. Dylan passed away on Christmas Eve...
I am with Claire Mooney, a highly experienced consultant and clinical director at Fertility Solutions. Claire has been helping couples have children for over 30 years and joins me to discuss the latest advances in male fertility testing, particularly around...
I am with expert ultrasound specialist Bill Smith from Clinical Diagnostic Services, who shares his extensive experience in reproductive medicine, emphasising the importance of comprehensive cycle monitoring for fertility. Cycle monitoring can help support couple...
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...
As part of our months focus on Endometriosis I am discussing a new, exciting diagnostic test with Ian Fairfax from Endosure. The EndoSure Test is a non-invasive diagnostic tool designed to help identify special biomarkers or patterns consistent with endometriosis....