Get Pregnant Naturally

Today we’re digging into the top questions to ask before you hire a local practitioner. If you are anything like me when I found functional medicine, I couldn’t believe that no one had told me about it. I was so excited that I literally wanted to tell everyone…but I first started working on myself and then I created a ripple effect of optimal health through my immediate family, friends, and ultimately the fertility community. If you are following me, reading my emails, listening to my podcast you know how life-changing the functional approach can be for someone who is on the fertility journey. And you may be ready to start on your functional health journey to discover the missed healing opportunities so that you can get pregnant naturally. You may be thinking that a local functional practitioner could be a good fit for you. Before you sign up with a local practitioner I want to give you some questions to consider to ensure the practitioner has what you need to fast track your chances of pregnancy success so that you don’t waste time and money. Because we’ve seen many couples invest in a local practitioner and not get the results they were promised. This episode is for you: You love the functional approach and are ready to get started You don't know which questions to ask your local practitioner to see if they will be a good fit In this episode you'll learn: 1) Our top questions to ask your local practitioner before you commit to a program. 2) The biggest mistakes we see when working with a local practitioner and how to avoid wasting time and money. 3) How to fast-track your success so that you can either get pregnant naturally or increase your chances of success at the fertility clinic with your own eggs/sperm.   -- TIMESTAMPS: 05:58- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE  08:04- OUTDATED TESTING The testing we are using (and why) Why using the wrong tests could miss valuable healing opportunities Food sensitivity, hormone, stool, hair, tissue, and mineral testing Even if it’s the right test- are they experienced interpreting results?  “Test don’t guess.” 13:03- DO THEY OFFER COACHING SUPPORT? “Testing is only the beginning.” “Some of these changes are simple but they are not easy.” Depending on their bandwidth the practitioner may not be available to coach you The importance of having your partner making the changes WITH you (and how a coach can help you do this to fast track your progress 16:19- DOES THE PRACTITIONER HAVE AN OPEN DOOR POLICY? What happens if you have questions? How long does it take for them to answer? The unique approach we take to make sure your questions are answered 18:28- IS THE PRACTITIONER A FERTILITY EXPERT? The difference between a general practitioner and a fertility expert. WHY this is the most important question to ask “We believe it is a mind, body, spirit approach.” Working with someone who can not only help you with testing but also understands the trauma of infertility and the importance of the spiritual/emotional side 22:26- SUMMARY AND HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Is there a “fast” method? The tough cases we specialize in   -- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 ---   Sponsored by: BLUBlox (Sleep+ is the world’s most advanced blue and green light blocking glasses addressing the exact frequencies of light required after dark to optimally produce melatonin for restorative sleep and health) Visit BLUBlox website at: http://bit.ly/BLUBlox Use coupon code: getpregnantpodcast to receive 15% discount. Free shipping worldwide. --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:     Functional Medicine 101 - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   What You Need To Know Before You Decide on IVF - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-decide-on-ivf/   How Not To Waste Time When You Are TTC:  https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-not-to-waste-time-when-you-are-ttc/

Jennifer Robertson joins us today as we're digging into lessons learned from the fertility journey. If someone told me there were valuable life lessons I would learn from the fertility journey – when I was right in the middle of the struggle – I probably would have told them where to go. And it may be easy to share these lessons when we’re on the other side of the journey but we share them because maybe you can see some of yourself in our story. What I know for sure is this journey will force us to look at the hard stuff like impatience, our controlling nature, our need to plan it all out, the frustration when it doesn't go the way we imagined, and heartbreak month after month. Most women tell me one of the most painful parts of the TTC journey is the overwhelming feeling that we’re behind as everyone else moves forward with their lives. We can let this journey consume us or we can begin to reframe it so we can visualize a positive outcome. If you can see your patterns that are the first step towards changing the story (after all you are not the voice in your head). So how do we move forward on our own terms so that we can feel empowered and hopeful as we prepare for pregnancy success? Jennifer Robertson joins us today! Jennifer is a fertility coach and has helped women all over the world transform their mindset and take back control of their life in the midst of infertility. She is the author of The Injustice of Infertility, a true account of her own seven-year fertility journey. In this episode you'll learn: 1) The biggest lessons learned from the journey so that you don’t waste time doing the wrong things that don’t get you closer to pregnancy success. 2) Why this journey is so hard and all-consuming and how to realize you are NOT your fertility journey. 3) What do if you have a picture in your head of how you would conceive your baby and now it is completely different? 4) What happens when we don’t grieve and why confronting our fears and hard emotions allow us to take back control. 5) Steps to move forward so that we can approach this journey on our own terms. ---- Download a free chapter of - The Injustice Of Infertility - https://www.jenniferrobertson.co/pl/232854 ---- TIMESTAMPS: 05:01- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND JENNIFER ROBERTSON’S BIO   05:55- JENNIFER’S FERTILITY STORY Miscarriages, IVF’s, journey in surrogacy    09:44- INTRO TO LESSONS LEARNED IN THE FERTILITY JOURNEY   10:45- THE GRIEF AND TRAUMA OF INFERTILITY Feeling like you need to “suck it up” and are a failure The reality and weight of the fertility journey “If you view it as trauma, it is.”   14:28- THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY AND BEING “TYPE-A” The belief that “working harder” only is what gives you results “You are not producing a baby, you are creating a baby.” “There is so much extra power in slowing down.” Letting go of control in uncertain circumstances. The temptation to “rank” pain and not feeling like you have the right to feel Being grateful but still wanting more   21:48- LEARNING TO ASK FOR HELP Taking a big picture perspective and understanding you are in a season Not being CONSUMED with infertility and finding balance Different ways that built up emotions can manifest (anger, overworking, etc) The fear of dealing with your emotions   29:46- STRESS MANIFESTING AS OVERPLANNING/CONTROL Dealing with the feeling of no control over surrogacy “There is so much extra power in slowing down.”   33:44- STRUGGLING WITH COMPARISON Why searching for “the reason” can lead “us down a slippery slope” “You don’t have anything to prove. You don’t have to be the hero.” Developing healthy boundaries and saying ‘no’   37:17- WHAT HAPPENS IF WE ARE NOT DEALING WITH OUR GRIEF   “Grief is the heaviest thing we will ever have to carry” Why grief is not linear and more like a “ping-pong ball” The importance of identifying what we are feeling “Emotions were created for us to feel them.” “Grief is about giving yourself permission to feel.” Unhealthy ways we try to cope with our grief Acknowledging how amazing your body is even in the midst of infertility Getting to a place where you can enjoy your life right now, not just when you have your baby   48:10- FAVORITE RESOURCES 51:04- SUCCESS STORY   ---- Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/   -- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101 - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How Not To Waste Time When You Are TTC:  https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-not-to-waste-time-when-you-are-ttc/   How To Know Which Supplements To Take When You Are TTC:  https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-know-which-supplements-to-take-when-you-are-ttc/

Justine Altman joins us today as we're digging into themes we see with low AMH/high FSH. Typically the conventional approach offers very few solutions for these diagnoses as IVF is often not an option and donor eggs are a standard recommendation. What we know after working with couples with low AMH/high FSH is that healing opportunities are regularly missed. When we look at the whole body we can begin to bring the body back into balance so that we can optimize preconception health. I know firsthand how hard it is to go through infertility. I was diagnosed with POF/POI at 28 and had both my kids with donor eggs. Years later I discovered the root cause of my infertility was food sensitivities, gut infections, and chronic stress. Let’s discuss the common themes we see with low AMH/high FSH so that you can learn how to prepare for pregnancy success.   This episode is for you: -You have low AMH, high FSH, POF/POI, or DOR -You want to learn how to fast track your chances of natural pregnancy success before you consider donor eggs -You are ready to dig deeper so that you can address missed healing opportunities   I'm excited to welcome Justine Altman back to the podcast. Justine is part of my team here at Fab Fertile. She is an integral part of our Couples Coaching program - which uses functional lab testing, diet, and lifestyle changes to dramatically improve conception. If you are struggling with infertility...your body is desperately trying to tell you something...focusing on your health will either help you get pregnant naturally or if you do need to go to the fertility clinic it will improve your chances of success. Justine is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She was diagnosed with POCS and struggled with infertility but after taking a functional approach was able to have both her children naturally.   In this episode you'll learn: 1) The connection between food sensitivities and low AMH/high FSH and what you may be getting wrong. Hint – this is for you even if you are already eating a clean diet. 2) You may have been told that your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is normal but what about the other thyroid markers? We regularly see thyroid dysfunction with a diagnosis of low AMH/high FSH. 3) Do you feel hangry, have poor sleep, or experience sugar cravings? Ensuring your blood sugar is balanced is KEY. Especially if you have irregular or absent cycles, irregular ovulation, or anovulation. 4) If you are experiencing mood issues such as irritability, ADHD, ADD, anxiety, depression and low AMH/high FSH digging into balancing neurotransmitters and addressing healing opportunities allows your body to prepare for pregnancy. 5) Do you feel burnt out, overwhelmed or exhausted? Not addressing mental emotions stress can impact cortisol levels which in turn impact sex hormones. Addressing mental-emotional stress is KEY for pregnancy success. 6) If your body is under attack by a gut infection such as a parasite, worm, bacterial/fungal overgrowth it wants to survive not procreate. We see gut infections ALL the time with low AMH/high FSH. 7) Minerals are the spark plugs of the body – but are yours in balance? There could be malabsorption (especially if you were on long term hormonal birth control) and/or heavy metal exposure, which directly impacts hormones.   TIMESTAMPS:   06:03- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND JUSTINE'S BIO 07:15- INTRO TO THEMES WE SEE WITH LOW AMH/HIGH FSH 08:03- THEME OF FOOD SENSITIVITIES Gluten sensitivity (and how common it is) Why we don't test gluten sensitivity for long enough Gluten sensitivity's tie to leaky gut Sensitivities are more subtle but can greatly impact you Why the gold standard is the elimination diet 14:28- THEME OF THYROID DYSFUNCTION Why we often have thyroid dysfunction (and what we can do) Even if your thyroid has been looked at it doesn't mean there isn't something wrong Typical thyroid symptoms to pay attention to 19:53- THEME OF BLOOD SUGAR  DYSFUNCTION Do you get "hangry"? What does that mean about your blood sugar? The amount of sugar that we consume and how that affects us over time The effect of eating too many carbs and glucose meters 23:38- THEME OF IRREBILITY AND MOOD ISSUES Chemical imbalances and what is happening in the gut "In almost all cases, we can make improvements." 25:41- THEME OF CHRONIC STRESS Looking at our schedules and acknowledging the power of choice Paying attention to the structural, mental/spiritual, and chemical areas of your life Do you need to be in a different line of work? What adjustments do you need to make in your everyday life? Boundaries, gratitude, and early life trauma "The more you run from it, the worst it gets." 33:35- THEME OF GUT INFECTIONS Bacteria in the body and the challenges of unfriendly bacteria Healing digestion issues and infections 36:30- THEME OF MINERAL IMBALANCES How does mineral imbalances affect our fertility? "Minerals are the sparkplugs of the body." Are you "good" just taking a multivitamin? Heavy metals that build up in the body 43:15- FINAL THOUGHTS FROM JUSTINE "This is the way. It's the way to improve your fertility." "With the FabFertile method, we are laying the foundation for all the things in your body to work the way they were meant to work." 44:38- CASE STUDY WITH FABFERTILE METHOD 47:35- WHAT THE FABFERTILE METHOD INCLUDES   -- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 ---   Sponsored by: BLUBlox (Sleep+ is the world’s most advanced blue and green light blocking glasses addressing the exact frequencies of light required after dark to optimally produce melatonin for restorative sleep and health) Visit BLUBlox website at: http://bit.ly/BLUBlox Use coupon code: getpregnantpodcast to receive 15% discount. Free shipping worldwide. --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101 - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   What You Need To Know Before You Decide on IVF - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-decide-on-ivf/   How Not To Waste Time When You Are TTC:  https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-not-to-waste-time-when-you-are-ttc/

Nancy Weiss joins us today as we're digging into how to tap into your spirituality so that you know that your baby is coming. Many times when we’re in the middle of a struggle we can’t even see a way out. However, every struggle has a beginning, middle, and end. And while you may be stuck in the messy middle you do have a choice about how you navigate the fertility journey. That why I designed the Fab Fertile Method to improve your mind, body, and spirit for increased chances of pregnancy success. Because we can address the food sensitivities, eliminate gut infections, balance blood sugar, optimize thyroid health, but if you are stuck in comparison, feel overwhelmed, and have given up hope – working on your mindset and visualizing a positive outcome is equally as important as balancing your biochemistry so that you see a positive pregnancy. Today we are getting woo woo (and yes I love the woo!). I’m excited to welcome Nancy Weiss back to the podcast. Nancy is a Fertility Coach and Reiki Master who supports women by guiding them to awaken their spiritual energy to give life to the baby of their dreams. She teaches powerful energy and manifestation techniques, chakra balancing and blends it all with energy healing and spirit baby communication for profound transformation. Nancy is part of my team here at Fab Fertile. She offers distance reiki/intuitive/clairvoyant readings in our Couples Coaching program - which uses functional lab testing, diet, and lifestyle changes to dramatically improve conception. If you are struggling with infertility...your body is desperately trying to tell you something...focusing on your health will either help you get pregnant naturally or if you do need to go to the fertility clinic it will improve your chances of success.   In this episode you’ll learn: 1) Why it’s important to tap into your spirituality when you are TTC. How to connect to the universe/high power/God so that you can visualize positive pregnancy success. 2) How to access our intuition to help with uncertainty, decision making so that we can reduce stress and worry. 3) What to expect during an intuitive reading/distance reiki session. 4) What are spirit babies and how we can learn to trust and look for the signs on the fertility journey. 5) Tips to deepen our spiritual practice so that we can access a profound sense of peace. ---- TIMESTAMPS:   05:14- INTRO TO TODAY'S TOPIC & NANCY WEISS' BIO 08:20- TAPPING INTO SPIRITUALITY DURING YOUR FERTILITY JOURNEY Developing unwavering faith What about our religious beliefs- would this interfere? 13:04- HOW DO WE BECOME MORE AWARE OF OUR ENERGY? The importance of (and how to) slow down The disconnect we often have with ourselves "You need to become more mindful." "Be mindful of your outer world so you can be more aware of your inner world." 16:55- INTUITION vs. FEAR Accessing your intuition and hearing your higher self "When we access our spiritual side we are accessing our heart." Using our intuition (small practices) Moving away from fear-based decisions "When we have fear it separates us from reaching our goal." Feeling comfortable with your decisions 22:49- WALKTHROUGH OF NANCY'S PROCESS How Nancy walks clients virtually through energetic healing 28:10- NANCY'S JOURNEY DISCOVERING HER GIFTS Discovering and owning her gifts When she discovered she was clairvoyant 31:45- WHAT ARE SPIRIT BABIES? 35:49- WHAT IF WE HAVE EXPERIENCED LOSS? HOW IS THIS HELPFUL? 36:55- HOW DO WE DEEPEN OUR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE? Heart chakra exercises, forgiveness practices, etc "When we have grief and hurt it shuts us down." Opening lines of communication in the midst of pain 39:52- WHAT IF WE STRUGGLE VISUALIZING? FINDING HOPE? Starting where you are at Simple practices to start with 41:46- NANCY'S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS Conception contacts and blocked emotions 46:07- SUCCESS STORY 48:54- FINAL THOUGHTS The importance of CONSISTENCY and committing to the practice When you connect with your intuition decisions start to FEEL good   ---- Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/   -- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101 - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How To Know Which Supplement to Take When You Are TTC - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-know-which-supplements-to-take-when-you-are-ttc/   How Not To Waste Time When You Are TTC - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-not-to-waste-time-when-you-are-ttc/

Devon Baeza joins us today as we're digging self-sabotage and why this matters for fertility. By January 19th most of us have already given up our New Years' resolution. I know…my chip habit is back (gluten-free and organic but still…lol). And even if you are still pushing through you may be dealing with self-sabotage. We set the goal to eat better, get more sleep, exercise more, and work on our stress, and then life gets in the way…. and next thing we know we’re yelling at our partner, eating the processed foods, and up at 3 am scouring the internet looking for answers. And it all just feels exhausting. This quote by Jim Rohn sums it up “your life does not get better by chance, but by change”. That’s why our Fab Fertile Method includes a Functional Nutrition Practitioner (who develops a customized protocol) and a Fertility Coach (that helps you to implement the changes) so that you can fast track your chances of a successful pregnancy. What can you do to recognize and eliminate self-sabotage so that you can prepare for pregnancy success without wasting time? I'm excited to welcome Devon Baeza back to the podcast. Devon is the Fertility Finance Coach. She combines her degree in finance, years of fertility treatments, and master life coach training to help women make, save, and manifest money to fund their future family FAST.   In this episode you'll learn: 1) How to recognize self-sabotage and how to prevent it. 2) How do limiting beliefs impact us when we are trying to reach a goal and why does this matter if you are TTC. 3) What to do when our self worth has been attached to achievements. Type A's this is for you! 4) What are some steps we can take right now – to get out of our own way so that we can see a shift as we prepare for pregnancy success.   --- Download your FREE report - 10 Easy And Effective Ways to Fund Fertility: https://www.devonbaeza.com/10ways/ ---   TIMESTAMPS: 6:06- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND DEVON BAEZA'S BIO 07:53- HOW WE CAN RECOGNIZE SELF-SABOTAGE Why Self-Sabotage shows up especially when we are dealing with infertility Underlying negative beliefs and where they come from The different forms of procrastination "No matter what the belief is, we want to prove ourselves right." Why we displace the "problem" in the form of self-sabotage Getting to the root cause of self-sabotage How "over-researching" can be a form of self-sabotage "Doing keeps us from being." 19:43- ARE WE NOT "GOOD ENOUGH" TO HAVE A BABY? Feelings of brokenness and limiting beliefs IDENTIFYING your beliefs so you can challenge them The power of writing your emotions Judging ourselves as a woman because of infertility 22:59- SELF-SABATOGUE FOR TYPE-A WOMEN Overplanning, control, and attaching our worth to outcome What is the COST of going going going? The opportunity for growth when dealing with fertility Identifying patterns and not judging yourself Monitoring negative self-talk Why we should make failure a part of the plan. 35:00- EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY AND LETTING GO OF CONTROL "Trust is a function of how much you trust yourself." How to learn to trust (small practices) 41:10- WHAT DO WE DO IF WE FEEL STUCK IN OUR SELF-SABOTAGE? Opening ourselves to different practices (that just might work) A couple of our favorite practices for "letting go" and seeing signs "Every time we ask ourselves a question we open ourselves up." 47:00- DEVON'S SUCCESS STORY 50:52- INFORMATION ABOUT DEVON'S FREE DOWNLOAD "I know it's difficult but it's not hard."   -- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 ---   Sponsored by: BLUBlox (Sleep+ is the world’s most advanced blue and green light blocking glasses addressing the exact frequencies of light required after dark to optimally produce melatonin for restorative sleep and health) Visit BLUBlox website at: http://bit.ly/BLUBlox Use coupon code: getpregnantpodcast to receive 15% discount. Free shipping worldwide. --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101 - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How To Optimize  Your Chances Of Pregnancy Success If You Are A Type A - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-optimize-your-chances-of-pregnancy-if-you-are-type-a/   How Not To Waste Time When You Are TTC:  https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-not-to-waste-time-when-you-are-ttc/

Justine Altman joins us today as we’re digging into the basic supplements you need to know about if you are TTC. There is a lot of information about which supplements are right for fertility. And like most women that I speak with you are probably taking A LOT of supplements. But are these supplements optimizing or harming your fertility? And taking supplements for years and not really knowing WHY or if they are helpful...doesn’t make sense either! As you may know, we take a functional approach to fertility and while supplements are included in our customized protocols (which are based on testing) - they are only a part of the equation. Because there is no magic pill you can take that will out supplement the basics - such as diet, sleep, movement, and stress. That’s why we wanted to talk about the BASIC supplements that we DO recommend for both men and women so that you don't waste time and money taking the wrong ones. Today I'm welcoming Justine Altman back to the podcast. Justine is part of my team here at Fab Fertile. She is an integral part of our Couples Coaching program - which uses functional lab testing, diet, and lifestyle changes to dramatically improve conception. If you are struggling with infertility...your body is desperately trying to tell you something...focusing on your health will either help you get pregnant naturally or if you do need to go to the fertility clinic it will improve your chances of success. Justine is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She was diagnosed with POCS and struggled with infertility but after taking a functional approach was able to have both her children naturally. In this episode you'll learn: 1) How to watch out for dyes, fillers, and top allergens in your supplements 2) Our take on generalized fertility supplement recommendations (are they worth your money?) i.e. chastetree, maca, royal jelly, bee pollen, zinc, iron 3) Our basic (these are the supplements you need to be taking if you are TTC) supplement recommendations (your partner is included too!) 4) Our approach with supplements and why they are only part of the equation. We discuss the importance of diet, sleep, exercise, and stress so that you can prepare your body in the best way for pregnancy success.   TIMESTAMPS:   05:29- JUSTINE'S BIO 06:19- WHY WE ARE ADDRESSING SUPPLEMENTS  Why taking heaps of supplements can be problematic Why we are addressing supplements for both men and woman "You cannot out supplement the basics." 08:58- WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SUPPLEMENT INDUSTRY  The importance of good quality supplements  The harm low-quality supplements can have Should you buy supplements from Amazon? 12:23- GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS- SHOULD WE LISTEN? Supplements that might be helpful, but aren't always for everyone 14:10- BASIC SUPPLEMENTS- PRENATAL What you MUST have in your prenatal 16:34- MEN'S MULTIVITAMIN 17:32- COQ10 18:26- MAGNESIUM 19:52- OMEGA 3'S OMEGA 3's vs. OMEGA 6's Anti-inflammatory properties 21:03- VITAMIN D3 & K2 Why is it important? Why do we take K2 with it? 23:38- PROBIOTICS 26:00- USING PROBIOTICS WHILE TRYING TO REDUCE INFECTIONS  27:00- RECAP OF SUPPLEMENT BASICS How long should we be taking them? Which ones we should temporarily take vs. take long-term. 29:27- FINAL THOUGHTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS "Most of the supplements are not forever." "One size does not fit all." "We cannot out supplement any bad diet or lifestyle behaviors."   ---   Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/   -- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101 - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How Not To Waste Time When You Are TTC - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-not-to-waste-time-when-you-are-ttc/   How To Optimize Sleep To Improve Your Fertility - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-optimize-sleep-to-improve-your-fertility/

Justine Altman joins us today as we’re digging into why addressing constipation matters if you are TTC. I remember going away on a girl's weekend (remember those!?!) and somehow we got around to the topic of poop! Well, it turns out half of the girls on the trip weren’t pooping regularly…as in they were going every couple of days or some even going only once per week! Now I’ve always been regular (I know TMI) but it turns out we all need to poop an average of 1-3 times/day. I know it sounds like a lot! But when we don’t move our bowels regularly – toxins recirculate in our body and that is not helpful for our fertility. If you are constipated or even if you suffer from gas, bloating, digestive upset, and more let’s figure out how we can alleviate your symptoms so that you can get pregnant naturally. In this episode you'll learn: 1) The connection between estrogen and constipation and what this means for your fertility (this is for you if you have PMS, hot flashes, headaches, and more). 2) The idea of bowel frequency and what our poop is telling us about our health. (Hint don’t be afraid to look at your poop). 3) The connection between constipation and thyroid problems. Plus how chronic stress impacts constipation. 4) Strategies to improve constipation plus foods to avoid and add to your diet. 5) Supplement recommendations to help alleviate symptoms so that you can prepare your body for pregnancy.   TIMESTAMPS:   04:32- INTRO TO TODAY'S TOPIC AND JUSTINE'S BIO 05:50- ALARMING STATS CONCERNING CONSTIPATION 06:29- WHY IS LOOKING AT CONSTIPATION IMPORTANT FOR FERTILITY? What causes constipation (and why it's a concern) It's common, but it's not NORMAL An important topic for BOTH men and woman 09:05- FREQUENCY AND WHAT WE SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR The ideal schedule for going to the bathroom Warning signs to know if "something is off" How long should your poop be? What should it look like? Why even if you are going often doesn't mean everything is ok 12:39- CHRONIC CONSTIPATION VS. "EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE" 14:25- THYROID ISSUES AND ITS' TIE TO CONSTIPATION "When there is an issue of the thyroid, it's rarely about the thyroid." "Everything is connected." 17:19- GUT INFECTIONS AND CONSTIPATION The difference between healthy and unhealthy flora Why constipation is one of the first things we have to look at when healing the gut 19:58 MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY AND CONSTIPATION How COMMON magnesium deficiency?  "Magnesium is a goofy thing." So how much do you really need? 22:02- MIND/BODY IMPLICATIONS OF CONSTIPATION "If your mind is tense we tend to tense our bowels." Making space for the potty and being intentional Why use a squatty potty? Which one should we use? Rebounding and dry brushing for constipation "All of it is connected." 27:40- OTHER SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS CONSTIPATION Why we should take our time while eating and chew every bite Drinking more water eating fiber The digestive process and what that means for constipation The rest and digest mindset (and why it matters) Breathing exercises before you eat 33:25- VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION Different ways to stimulate your vagus nerve (and why you should!) 35:10- FOODS TO AVOID TO HELP WITH CONSTIPATION Dried fruits, dairy, nuts, and other foods to be cautious of. 37:25- COLONICS, ENEMAS, and MINERAL LEVELS What are they and should we use them? Mineral levels and constipation 40:17- SUPPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Magnesium supplement recommendations  What about powdered supplements? Why aloe vera is important and how it can help Salt shots and why we sometimes want to raise sodium  47:14- FINAL THOUGHTS ON CONSTIPATION "It's really hard to heal if we reabsorb toxins." Why we address constipation FIRST   -- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- As you may know, I was diagnosed with POF/POI at 28 and had both my children with donor eggs. Years later I discovered the root cause of my infertility was food sensitivity, gut infection, and chronic stress.   I know that what you place on your fork every day does matter for your fertility - it's the first place we start with our Fab Fertile Method.   Starting Monday, Jan 11th I'll be hosting the Fertility Diet Challenge LIVE in the Fab Fertile Support Group.   The Fertility Diet Challenge is about taking ACTION with your partner. You'll be eligible for prizes, personalized support from my team, and insight into how diet is impacting your health/fertility.   Join the free Fertility Diet Challenge here>>>>>https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/   --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. ---   Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.    Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101 - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   Why Stool Testing Is Essential During Infertility - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/why-stool-testing-is-essential-during-infertility-2/   What Is A Food Sensitivity Test And Is It Worth It - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/what-is-a-food-sensitivity-test-and-is-it-worth-it/

Today we're digging into what you need to do so that you don’t waste time when you are TTC. Happy New Year! We all know the saying new year - new you. And if you’re reading this right now you’re probably thinking, 2021 is the year that you’ll finally get pregnant and have your baby. So you start with diet changes, dust off your yoga mat, and commit to meditation. You’re on a roll for the first couple of weeks and then LIFE gets in the way and in comes self-sabotage. And you give up. It’s not your fault. The average person gives up their new year's resolution by January 19th. I know you’re thinking “I’m a type-A, action taker and a doer by nature” - I’ll push through”. But what if you’re doing things that actually set you back - instead of optimizing your fertility? I want to make sure that you don’t waste time in 2021 doing the wrong things that don’t get you closer to your goal of having your baby. This episode is for you if: 1) You want to prepare your body for a baby in 2021 2) You’ve researched and done everything possible for your diagnosis - but it is not working 3) You’re not sure what you should do next - you want a plan On this episode you'll learn: 1) My top 3 biggest time wasters I see with couples who are trying to conceive and what you can do to fast track your pregnancy success 2) Why New Years resolutions usually fail and how to set an intention that you actually stick to so that you can prepare for your baby. 3) How to get out of your own way so you don't waste time self-diagnosing, self-prescribing, and following recommendations that may be setting you back. ---   TIMESTAMPS: 6:02- INTRO TO TODAY'S TOPIC AND WHO IT IS FOR 07:50- THE DANGERS OF FOLLOWING GENERALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS Should you follow popular diets? "Sometimes generalized recommendations will set you back." Why we are looking for a food sensitivity Fertility diets and superfoods- should you listen to recommendations? What about exercise programs? Are you over-exercising? Doing the right program for you? "It is hard to see our own crap." Being careful WHERE you buy your supplements. Are teas and essential oils important? "You cannot 'out supplement' lack of sleep and a poor diet." 12:43- NOT WORKING ON THE BASICS (IS WASTING TIME) We are looking for the "quick fix" but are truly wasting time. The mental and emotional stress of fertility (and why we have to address it) Why we need to ask ourselves WHY is our body not wanting to procreate? 15:28- WHY YOU NEED TO INCLUDE YOUR PARTNER IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO WASTE TIME Sometimes you feel like this is your fault and the stress falls on you There are always things he can work on and ways he can optimize his fertility "Infertility can either tear you apart or bring you together." "We see the BEST success when BOTH partners make the changes." Are we hiding in our work? Avoiding something else? "A healthy couple leads to a healthy baby and a healthy pregnancy." Looking at martial stress, infections that are being passed back and forth, and leaving no stone unturned 21:03- WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WITH THE FABFERTILIE METHOD What makes our program unique and who it is for. "It is not just about the testing."   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- As you may know, I was diagnosed with POF/POI at 28 and had both my children with donor eggs. Years later I discovered the root cause of my infertility was food sensitivity, gut infection, and chronic stress.   I know that what you place on your fork every day does matter for your fertility - it's the first place we start with our Fab Fertile Method.   Starting Monday, Jan 11th I'll be hosting the Fertility Diet Challenge LIVE in the Fab Fertile Support Group.   The Fertility Diet Challenge is about taking ACTION with your partner. You'll be eligible for prizes, personalized support from my team, and insight into how diet is impacting your health/fertility.   Join the free Fertility Diet Challenge here>>>>>https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/   --- Sponsored by: BLUBlox (Sleep+ is the world’s most advanced blue and green light blocking glasses addressing the exact frequencies of light required after dark to optimally produce melatonin for restorative sleep and health) Visit BLUBlox website at: http://bit.ly/BLUBlox Use coupon code: getpregnantpodcast to receive 15% discount. Free shipping worldwide.   --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How To Know Which Diet Is Right For Your Fertility:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-know-which-diet-is-right-for-your-fertility/   How To Optimize Sleep To Improve Fertility https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-optimize-sleep-to-improve-your-fertility/

Monika Friedman joins us today as we’re digging into what a Type A wishes she knew when she was TTC. There was a time that I couldn’t imagine doing anything without a plan. What I know today is that my planning was a way to have some form of control over an uncertain situation. When I was TTC, I had a plan A, B, C, D – if it didn’t work I planned to quit my job and travel around the world with my husband. And while planning has served me well – I’m a get it done kind of person – it has also caused me a lot of frustration, increased my impatience, and left me feeling exhausted (and somehow always behind). If you’re anything like me (and most of my clients are Type A) the uncertainty of the TTC journey may be driving you crazy. You’ve probably tried everything, put on your research hat (yep Dr. Google can be a slippery slope), and are feeling more overwhelmed than ever. What if there was a way to move forward and take ACTION, but on your own terms and with a sense of peace, calm, and knowing that the soul of your baby was waiting for you. How would you approach the journey to have your baby differently? I’m excited to welcome Monika Friedman to the podcast. Monika is part of my team here at Fab Fertile. She is one of our Fertility Coaches and an integral part of our Couples Coaching program - which uses functional lab testing, diet, and lifestyle changes to dramatically improve conception. If you are struggling with infertility...your body is desperately trying to tell you something...focusing on your health will either help you get pregnant naturally or if you do need to go to the fertility clinic it will improve your chances of success. Monika is a Fertility Coach helping professional women increase their chances of getting pregnant with less anxiety and more joy along the way. She is a 4-time IVF warrior, a yoga teacher, and a working mom with an MBA and 15 years of corporate experience under her belt.   In this episode you'll learn: 1) How being a Type A has served you and where it has left you feeling impatient, frustrated, and overwhelmed – especially as navigate the fertility journey. 2) We discuss Monika’s personal breakthrough and how she learned to let go of the impatience and control so that she could approach this journey on her own terms. 3) Tips for a Type A to slow down. 4) How to set boundaries at work – especially if you feel overworked or are in a demanding stressful job 5) Why takes a few steps back actually allows you to take a giant leap forward so that you can prepare for a successful pregnancy.   --- TIMESTAMPS: 06:47- INTRO TO MONIKA FRIEDMAN & TODAY'S TOPIC 07:25- DEFINITION OF A 'TYPE A' PERSON 07:51- THEMES WE SEE & THE IMPORTANCE OF AWARENESS Taking the judgment out of being type A "We are our own fiercest critic" Sarah and Monika's personal stories with being type A Speaking to yourself like you are speaking to your best friend 12:27- "MINDSET FIRST" AND MONKIA'S FERTILITY JOURNEY "My fertility journey was a transformational journey for me." How she found peace with herself Understanding kindness and forgiveness for yourself A breakthrough she had on an airplane bathroom floor "Infertility was the best teacher I ever have but never asked for." 18:38- REFRAMING HOW WE SEE THE SILVER LINING Challenging your mind to take the path less traveled A visual technique to use for a powerful reframe Responding vs. reacting to triggers 22:45- REACHING OUT FOR SUPPORT FROM FERTILITY EXPERTS "It's courageous to ask for help." The power of "feeling into your body." 25:18- THE LIFESTYLE OF A "TYPE A" Monika's story of overworking and under eating (and how that affected her fertility) "Forgiveness is a key piece to my fertility journey" Working out as a coping mechanism. "Fertility works by its own rules." 31:25- RECOGNIZING UNHEALTHY TYPE A PATTERNS 32:58- EVERYTHING MONKIA TRIED ON HER FERTILITY JOURNEY The toll different treatments had on her body Dealing with infertility PTSD and the financial toll of treatments The importance of the functional approach 41:44- WHAT ARE THINGS WE CAN DO TO SLOW DOWN? Ways to say "no", and setting time in the calendar for yourself Asking yourself "What will make me happier this hour?" Breath practice for the morning and mindfulness practices How can you make these moments count? Educating people around you on what you need. Issues around overworking and slowing down Ask yourself "How do I want to show up as a mom?" 49:22- PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION How can we make progress while taking pressure off ourselves?   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- As you may know, I was diagnosed with POF/POI at 28 and had both my children with donor eggs. Years later I discovered the root cause of my infertility was food sensitivity, gut infection, and chronic stress.   I know that what you place on your fork every day does matter for your fertility - it's the first place we start with our Fab Fertile Method.   Starting Monday, Jan 11th I'll be hosting the Fertility Diet Challenge LIVE in the Fab Fertile Support Group.   The Fertility Diet Challenge is about taking ACTION with your partner. You'll be eligible for prizes, personalized support from my team, and insight into how diet is impacting your health/fertility.   Join the free Fertility Diet Challenge here>>>>>https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/   --- Sponsored by: BLUBlox (Sleep+ is the world’s most advanced blue and green light blocking glasses addressing the exact frequencies of light required after dark to optimally produce melatonin for restorative sleep and health) Visit BLUBlox website at: http://bit.ly/BLUBlox Use coupon code: getpregnantpodcast to receive 15% discount. Free shipping worldwide.   --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---   HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   Everything You Need To Know About EFT if you are TTC:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-eft-if-you-are-ttc/   How To Recognize Patters And Why This Matters If You Are TTC:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-recognize-your-patterns-and-why-this-matters-if-you-are-ttc/

Today we’re digging into what you need to know before you decide on IVF. I know firsthand what it’s like to be told that IVF is your only option to have children. In my case it was being diagnosed with POI/POF at 28 and told that I could only have children with donor eggs. I know that IVF can feel like your next logical step. You probably feel like you’ve already tried everything. I know that when I dreamed of having my family – it certainly wasn’t with IVF. And although IVF can be successful – with an average 30% success rate – what about the couple that has 1,2,3,4 or more failed cycles – I see this quite regularly and it is heartbreaking and financially devastating. We typically work with couples that have had at least 1 failed IVF cycle. So if before you commit emotionally and financially to another IVF cycle I want you to know the exact steps you can take to improve your chances of pregnancy success.   This episode is for you: 1) You feel like another IVF may be your next step but you really want to get pregnant naturally 2) You’ve already had at least 1 failed IVF cycle. 3) You don’t know how to optimize your chances of getting pregnant naturally 4)You’ve been told that IVF is your only option to have your baby.   In this episode you'll learn: 1) Why focusing solely on your infertility diagnosis keeps you stuck and how to address missed healing opportunities that may decrease your chances of a successful IVF. 2) I discuss long term birth control use, undetected autoimmunity, thyroid dysfunction, blood sugar imbalance, poor sleep and more so that you can begin to pinpoint areas that need to be addressed prior to IVF – to optimize your chances of a successful pregnancy. 3) How to get honest about your mental emotional stressors (i.e. setting boundaries, releasing perfectionism and unrealistic standards) so that you can move out of fight or flight and allow your hormones to balance naturally. --- TIMESTAMPS: 06:08- INTRO TO TODAY'S TOPIC AND WHO IT'S FOR 07:15- WHY YOU SHOULD STOP FOCUSING ON YOUR DIAGNOSIS "Your cycle is the barometer of your health." My personal fertility story and health issues Why the functional approach takes a personal approach Why "research mode" can be dangerous How the stress of the diagnosis can affect your health. "Look beyond the diagnosis" 12:28- EFFECTS OF LONG TERM BIRTH CONTROL The effects of "the pill" "If you have been on the pill- it has impacted your body." 13:43- UNDIAGNOSED AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE Why if you go to IVF with an autoimmune disease it will affect your health 15:40-ADDRESSING FOOD SENSITIVITIES Many people who know foods are affecting them- but continue to eat them (and why that matters!) "It's not about you starving." 18:39- ADDRESSING GUT INFECTIONS How common these affections actually are 19:26- ADDRESSING THYROID DYSFUNCTION Optimizing your thyroid is key 20:30- ADDRESSING CHRONIC STRESS Situational  stress(dealing with infertility) Stress can be physical or emotional and mental 21:41- ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS The importance of drinking filtered water 23:17- OVER EXERCISING AND UNDEREATING Losing your period and other health issues with over exercising Asking yourself how you feel and being honest about it 24:50 BLOOD SUGAR DYSREGULATION How it effects your sex hormones 25:50- ADDRESSING POOR SLEEP Poor sleep with disrupt your blood sugar 27:00 DIGESTIVE ISSUES Toxins recycling your body affecting your hormones 27:56- ADDRESSING OVERWORKING The unrealistic standards we hold ourselves to How if we don't address this now it will affect you after you have your baby "Your child is waiting for you." The importance of a coach "calling you out" 30:34- STRAIN ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP Sex can become transactional "Healthy pregnancy healthy baby" Call yourself out on your own crap Men can be equally hurt too; it's important for them to be heard. 32:55- INFORMATION ABOUT THE FABFERTILE METHOD Why coaching helps you follow through on your goals What we specialize in and who this program is for   --- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 --- As you may know, I was diagnosed with POF/POI at 28 and had both my children with donor eggs. Years later I discovered the root cause of my infertility was food sensitivity, gut infection, and chronic stress.   I know that what you place on your fork every day does matter for your fertility - it's the first place we start with our Fab Fertile Method.   Starting Monday, Jan 11th I'll be hosting the Fertility Diet Challenge LIVE in the Fab Fertile Support Group.   The Fertility Diet Challenge is about taking ACTION with your partner. You'll be eligible for prizes, personalized support from my team, and insight into how diet is impacting your health/fertility.   Join the free Fertility Diet Challenge here>>>>>https://www.fertilitydietfreebie.com/   --- Sponsored by: BLUBlox (Sleep+ is the world’s most advanced blue and green light blocking glasses addressing the exact frequencies of light required after dark to optimally produce melatonin for restorative sleep and health) Visit BLUBlox website at: http://bit.ly/BLUBlox Use coupon code: getpregnantpodcast to receive 15% discount. Free shipping worldwide.   --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. 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Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes: Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   Contemplating IVF You Need To Listen To This First:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/contemplating-ivf-you-need-to-listen-to-this-first/   Blood Chemistry:  What It Means For Your Fertility:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/blood-chemistry-what-it-means-for-your-fertility/