Get Pregnant Naturally

Justine Altman joins Sarah Clark today to dig into secondary infertility and what steps you need to take to get pregnant naturally. Dealing with secondary infertility is equally as difficult as primary infertility. You may even feel more alone because society tells you, “shouldn’t you be happy for the one you have?” If visualize another child in your family, but it’s not working this is heartbreaking and often we feel the added pressure to give our child a sibling. We’re talking about a functional approach to secondary infertility and healing opportunities that we see that are regularly missed. Whether you struggled to have your first or had no problems conceiving when we address the underlying reasons as to why it’s not working we can prepare our body in the best way get pregnant naturally. 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 today's episode you'll learn: 1) What to expect after breastfeeding. How long does it for the period to return to normal 2) What are some clues to examine during the postpartum period that could help us figure out why we are struggling to conceive or carry to term. 3) Why including your partner is essential for your success. Why focusing on the infertility diagnosis keeps you stuck and how to know your next steps. 4) Themes we see with secondary infertility (i.e. chronic stress, autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction, low sperm counts, POI, PCOS, and more. 5) The emotional issues with secondary infertility (i.e. stigma, judgment, guilt, pressure, and self-blame. 6) How to deal with uncomfortable discussions such as "when are you having your next child?" TIMESTAMPS:   05:56- INTRO TO JUSTINE ALTMAN   7:00- INTRO TO SECONDARY INFERTILITY   8:05- DISCLAIMER   08:20- WHAT IS SECONDARY INFERTILITY?   9:22- NURSING AND BREASTFEEDING: WHEN DO PERIODS COME BACK? Should your period come back IMMEDIATELY after you stop breastfeeding? How your body's resources are depleted after having a baby 13:57- POSTPARTUM CLUES AND HEALING OPPORTUNITIES Is anything off with your hormones or cycle? What is normal with sleep deprivation and fatigue? Thyroid issues in postpartum Other symptoms including stress, dry skin, and brittle nails 20:27- POSTPARTUM MOOD: WHAT IS NORMAL? It can be "common" but it's not normal Involving your partner- it's not just YOU preparing for a baby Not focusing on the diagnosis but looking at the whole body 24:51- THEMES IN SECONDARY INFERTILITY: CHRONIC STRESS Chronic Stress: The "perfect storm" of stressors after having a baby Setting realistic expectations to reduce stress and asking for help "Ultimately we want to reduce stress by eating foods that don't add stressors on the body" The physical demands on your body after having a baby and how that affects fertility 32:00- THEMES IN SECONDARY INFERTILITY: AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE The functional approach to HEAL autoimmune disease Reducing stress heals the gut Why the diagnosis doesn't usually matter in functional medicine 35:35 OTHER THEMES IN SECONDARY INFERTILITY  Sperm issues, C-Section scaring, etc "Everything in the body is connected."   39:02- JUDGEMENT AND LESS EMPATHY WITH SECONDARY INFERTILITY When one partner wants another child and the other doesn't The importance of finding emotional support Why self-care really can make a difference and finding HOPE 42:40- DEALING WITH THE PRESSURE AND MINDFULNESS Pressure from your current child to have another baby Dealing with guilt and realizing its not your fault Not being emotionally present with your current child/children Mindfulness and EMT to stay present and reduce stress "No amount of worry will give us a baby." Using "Worry Time" to reduce stress Responding when others ask, "When are you going to have another child?" "Educate those around you." 50:38- FREE CALL WITH SARAH AND HEAR HOW WE CAN HELP YOU --- If you are struggling with painful sex, vaginal dryness, urnine leaks or simply want to deepen your passion and intimacy grab your FREE 7 day Trial of Julva here (seriously it is a game changer): https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack/?rfsn=5507956 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our hearts. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- 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://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   Everything You Need To Know About the Functional Approach tto POI:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-functional-approach-to-pof-poi/   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/

Brandy Buskow joins us today as we are digging into DUTCH 101 and what it means for fertility. You may have been told that your hormones are imbalanced and that your only option is IUI/IVF. Or that you have poor egg health, low AMH, diminished ovarian reserve, premature ovarian insufficiency and that there is nothing that can be done to optimize your fertility – so donor eggs are your only answer. But do you know WHY there is an imbalance? When we address the stressors in your body such as food sensitivity, gut infections, environmental toxin exposure, mental emotional stress, thyroid imbalance, blood sugar imbalance the body begins to heal. Because if your body is under attack it wants to survive not procreate. As part of our Fab Fertile Method we include functional testing (i.e. food sensitivity, hormone, stool and hair) so that we can develop a customized protocol to help prepare your body for a baby. When we myopically look at our egg health, hormones or focus entirely on our infertility diagnosis, we miss crucial healing opportunities. The DUTCH test is one of our favourite functional tests. It looks at your hormones using urine and provides an extensive profile of sex and adrenal hormones, melatonin along with their metabolites. I'm excited to welcome Brandy Buskow back to the podcast. Brandy is part of my team here at Fab Fertile. She is our Clinical Advisor 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. She is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Transformational Health Coach and EFT Practitioner. In this episode you'll learn: 1) What it means when your melatonin is low and the connection to gut health. Why continuing to supplement without correcting the root cause doesn’t work. 2) What your cortisol (stress hormone) means for fertility and steps you can take right now. Especially important if you have been under chronic stress. 3) We discuss estrogen dominance (PMS, anxiety, anger, bloating etc.) how the DUTCH test helps to give us clues for healing. 4) We dig into low estrogen (which may be the case for low AMH, high FSH, low ovarian reserve…BUT may not be the case for all women with this diagnosis). How the DUTCH test goes deeper and shows us what is actually happening with estrogen levels. Why supplementing with DHEA for low ovarian reserve may not be the best option. Follow along as we review the DUTCH test. Download the DUTCH we discuss during the podcast. --- TIMESTAMPS 06:25- BRANDY'S BIO 08:10- WHAT IS THE DUTCH TEST? What do the numbers mean? And why do they look like a dial? The hormones that the test look at 10:15- WHY WE USE TESTING AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT BEFORE SUPPLEMENTING "Test don't guess." 11:30- GOING THROUGH AN EXAMPLE OF RESULTS "Your estrogen doesn't need to be super high to have estrogen dominance" What if you were told donor eggs are your only option? Why should we test? The importance of asking WHY there is an imbalance in the first place? 15:20- MEASURING PROGESTERONE 16:20- MEASURING TESTOSTERONE Some of the reasons for low testosterone (blood sugar imbalance, toxins, etc) Importance of diet and how that effects testosterone 19:40- LEAKY GUT & FOOD SENSITIVITIES 20:45- MEASURING CORTISOL Stress' impact on the body and the importance of looking at our lifestyle Tests used before the Dutch test and what sets the Dutch test apart "Adrenal fatigue" and how cortisol imbalance effects sleep 25:50- LOOKING AT A REAL LIFE EXAMPLE OF CORTISOL LEVELS 28:00- TAKING THE TIME TO ALLOW YOUR BODY TO HEAL "Look at the whole body to heal." 30:34- MEASURING DHEA DHEA is a precursor hormone so sometimes it's easy to supplement, but should we? What can interfere with conversion of hormones (the importance of testing!) 35:00- HOW TESTERONE BREAKS DOWN (PAGE THREE OF THE DUTCH) 37:25- HOW ESTROGEN BREAKS DOWN (PAGE THREE OF THE DUTCH) The break down and roles of E1, E2, and E3 The pathways estrogen and the role of the liver How to know if you are detoxing correctly and what we can do to support proper detoxification Should you take DIM? 47:52- MEASURING MELATONIN (PAGE 5) Should we supplement melatonin? Why would someone have low melatonin? Properly preparing your body for sleep (and why that matters) Why is melatonin important? How does gut infections affect melatonin? What if you have taken melatonin for years? 55:50- CORTISOL VS.CORTISONE 56:50- HOW TO WORK WITH US AND TAKE YOUR OWN TEST   --- If you are struggling with painful sex, vaginal dryness, urnine leaks or simply want to deepen your passion and intimacy grab your FREE 7 day Trial of Julva here (seriously it is a game changer): https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack/?rfsn=5507956 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- 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://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   The DUTCH test and Fertility:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/the-dutch-test-and-fertility/   Everything You Need To Know About the Functional Approach tto POI:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-functional-approach-to-pof-poi/

Naomi Woolfson joins us today as we’re digging into how to deal with trauma when you are TTC. Going through the fertility journey can be traumatic – it affects every aspect of your life. From your finances, relationships, social life, and joy this journey can bring up all the emotions. But how do we know if we have trauma – what are the signs? I’m excited to welcome Naomi Woolfson, founder of Embrace Fertility. In this episode you'll learn: 1) What constitutes trauma. What does trauma do to the body? 2) How to know if you have trauma (We talk about the signs) 3) How anger fits in with trauma (i.e. what is actually under the anger). What if we numb our trauma – by repressing our emotions (ie shopping, overeating, overworking). 4) What we can do to release trauma so that we can begin healing.   FREE ‘Fertile Thoughts Activation Process Pack’:  Www.embracefertility.co.uk/start-here     TIMESTAMPS:   05:49- INTRO TO NAOMI WOOLFSON AND TODAY'S TOPIC   06:30- NAOMI'S STORY OF INFERTILITY  After experiencing a mind/body program her entire life changed "Getting pregnant wasn't the only way to feel better."   08:05: INTRO TO THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL TRAUMA OF INFERTILITY Often there is a healing opportunity that is missed ( addressing mind/body/spirit) What IS trauma?  Trauma is can be physical and/or emotional 10:57:  WHAT DOES TRAUMA DO TO THE BODY? Something is traumatic if it is PERCEIVED traumatic A research study that was done comparing infertility with symptoms of PTSD "Although infertility isn't life-threatening, it still threatens your life." 13:50: SIGNS OF TRAUMA Triggers as a sign of trauma 15:54: WHY IS IMPORTANT TO ADDRESS THE TRAUMA IF YOU ARE TRYING TO CONCEIVE? The stress trauma places on the body and what extreme stress does to the body Unhealthy coping strategies that have a negative effect on your pre-conception health How getting a diagnosis can be traumatic/hearing professionals say there is no hope 20:20: HOW DOES ANGER FIT INTO TRAUMA? The stages of grief and their similarities with stages of trauma Unhealthy ways of coping and how we all have our own unique style "We want our lifestyle to support our fertility."  Embracing the emotions that come from infertility 25:29: EXPERIENCING POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH FROM TRAUMA What we can gain from experiencing trauma 28:32: HOW DO WE RELEASE TRAUMA? One of the simplest tools we can use What purpose does crying have? Are there other ways to release emotion? How dancing can release trauma and trapped emotions (Qoya dance) What if you cannot cry?  38:24: NAOMI'S RECOMMENDED RESOURCES 40:44: NAOMI'S SUCCESS STORY 44:22: CONNECT WITH NAOMI    --- If you are struggling with painful sex, vaginal dryness, urnine leaks or simply want to deepen your passion and intimacy grab your FREE 7 day Trial of Julva here (seriously it is a game changer): https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack/?rfsn=5507956 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- 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://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   How To Recognize Your Patterns 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/   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/

Today we’re digging into how to optimize success with donor eggs. As you may know, I had both my children with donor eggs. Years later I discovered the root cause of my POI was food sensitivity, gut infection, and chronic stress. Our Fab Fertile Method helps couples with low AMH, POI/POF, DOR get pregnant naturally or increase success with their own eggs with IVF. But what if you are ready to move to donor eggs? This is a very personal decision and because of my experience with donor eggs, I’m uniquely positioned to offer support. We’ve helped many couples get pregnant with donor eggs and have a happy and healthy pregnancy. Even if you’ve selected donor eggs there is still a 50% chance of success. And with such a huge financial and emotional investment it is crucial to dig into missed healing opportunities BEFORE you have your treatment so that you can increase your chances of a successful pregnancy. This episode is for you: You have decided donor eggs are your best option to get pregnant and have your baby. You’re concerned about the emotional aspect of donor eggs (bonding/how to tell your child). You‘re not sure what to do to optimize your success with donor eggs. In this episode you'll learn: 1) My experience with donor eggs. I go into detail about selecting a donor and what I wished I had done differently. 2) I discuss my top tips to optimize your success (i.e. which diet is right for donor eggs, why gut health matters, how to minimize exposure with environmental toxins, and strategies to deal with mental/emotional stress. 3) Whether to tell people about your decision or keep it private, will you bond with the baby, how do you tell your child, and what the process was like (I share my personal experience) so that you can do what feels right for you. 4) I review in detail a case study with one of our clients with a successful donor egg transfer and how we optimized preconception health so that she could get pregnant. --- TIMESTAMPS:   7:07- DISCLAIMER AND INTRO INTO TODAY'S TOPIC 7:41- SARAH'S FERTILITY JOURNEY AND EXPERIENCE WITH DONOR EGGS Being put on birth control, later to be taken off and experiencing issues with cycle Being diagnosed with POI and being told the only option for pregnancy was donor eggs The journey of selecting donor eggs for both her children Walking through successful and unsuccessful transfers Postpartum period depression, anxiety, and rage Slow changes Sarah made to her diet and lifestyle, including addressing chronic stress "Infertility was my wakeup call." 19:55- ONCE YOU HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO GO FOR DONOR EGGS There is peace for those who have made that decision But it is still important to understand the underlying issues 20:35- TOP TIPS FOR OPTIMIZING SUCCESS WITH DONOR EGGS 20:42- DIET FOR OPTIMIZING SUCCESS WITH DONOR EGGS     It's about figuring out the diet that is right for you Food can be a stressor on the body Reducing inflammation for both partners through the elimination diet Themes we see with different food sensitivities and various tests we use If you have an autoimmune disease it is key to look at diet "Diet does matter." 25:00 GUT HEALTH FOR OPTIMIZING SUCCESS WITH DONOR EGGS   The health of your gut is linked to your hormone health 26:02- ELIMINATING ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS How to address this without making it overwhelming! Looking at EMF's and small things we can do to protect ourselves 28:35- EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF USING DONOR EGGS Visualize it working "The mental and emotional side is key." The importance of having support and addressing trauma  30:50- WILL I BE ABLE TO BOND WITH MY CHILD? The personal decision of whether or not to tell your child Why my goal as been to not make it about me Understanding the power of the mind and breaking free of shame 36:17- CASE STUDY Two busy professionals who discovered food sensitivities Where able to optimize their gut health and work on stress The first IVF with donor eggs was a success! 38:38- FABFERTILE PROTOCOL "You cannot out supplement the basics." Why the FabFertile method INCLUDES your partner 42:30-  NEXT STEPS FOR YOU There is no downside to working on your health If you are ready to take a targeted approach to your success book a free call   ---   If you are struggling with painful sex, vaginal dryness, urnine leaks or simply want to deepen your passion and intimacy grab your FREE 7 day Trial of Julva here (seriously it is a game changer): https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack/?rfsn=5507956 ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- 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://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   Why You Need To Know This if You Have POF/POI and low AMH:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/why-you-need-to-know-this-if-you-have-pof-poi-and-low-amh/     How To Get Pregnant Naturally with low AMH, DOR or POF/POI:  https://getpregnant.libsyn.com/website/how-to-get-pregnant-naturally-with-low-amh-diminished-ovarian-reserve-or-pof

Dr. Anna Cabeca joins us today as we’re digging into how to heal naturally if you have premature ovarian insufficiency. When I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure/insufficiency (POF/POI) at 28 I was told my only options were donor eggs. I had no idea that underlying stressors both physical and mental/emotional were contributing to my infertility. Fortunately, I was able to have both my children with donor eggs – but years later my health really began to suffer. What I now know for sure is that crucial healing opportunities were missed for me. I see this all the time when we work with clients in our Fab Fertile Coaching program. It is not about focusing on the POF/POI diagnosis. Conventional medicine offers very few solutions for POF/POI. It’s either IVF (we’re given a very low chance of success) or donor eggs. The functional approach addresses the healing opportunities (they are different for everyone and very individualized) and restores balance to the body. Because if your body is under attack it wants to survive not to procreate. I’m excited to welcome Dr. Anna Cabeca, Emory University-trained and triple board-certified in gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Dr. Cabeca was diagnosed with POI and was able to reverse the condition and get pregnant naturally with her daughter. On this podcast you’ll learn: 1) Why POF/POI is not early menopause. Even if you have not had a period for more than 12 months we discuss if it is possible to restart the period again. 2) A POF/POI diagnosis is emotionally devastating – how to how to stay optimistic (especially when well-meaning doctors are telling you that you'll never conceive with your own eggs.) 3) Common issues we see with POF/POI (i.e. food sensitivities, gut infections, mineral imbalance, long term birth control use, autoimmunity, and thyroiditis). 4) We discuss the autoimmune disease and POF/POI and we break down the studies. 5) Why insulin, cortisol, and oxytocin matter and why balancing these is essential for hormone health and POF/POI. 6) When to supplement with bioidenticals. What to do about hot flashes (what do they mean?) Plus help for painful sex/urinary leakage and dryness.   TIMESTAMPS:     06:08- INTRO AND DR. ANNA CABECA'S BIO     07:26- DR. ANNA CABECA'S STORY WITH INFERTILITY   09:38- WHY POI (POF) ISN'T EARLY MENOPAUSE Menopause is said to have started when there is not a period for 12 months, why is this not the case for POI?  Is it possible to regain your period? Dr. Cabeca regaining her cycle at 54 "There are so many things that can affect our hormones" 15:16- HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO STAY POSITIVE AFTER A DEVASTATING DIAGNOSIS? "Part of my healing was keeping the earth moving below my feet." Focusing on success stories Understanding the importance of healing cell to cell communication How trauma and grief can affect your nervous system, "Physiology drives behavior." Finding hope and not allowing despair to take hold of us, "We can never give up hope." "If you see it you can experience it." The hormonal disruption caused by trauma Why you should establish a "cheer word"   28:25- WHAT ARE SOME COMMON ISSUES YOU ARE SEEING WITH POI? Hormonal deficiencies and the feeling that your body is "betraying you" Healing the gut, increasing heart rate variability, and other functional approaches to healing "When we support the adrenals we support the ovaries."   32:05- WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE AND POI? "You cannot separate your mental atmosphere from our physiological atmosphere." The tie of autoimmune disease and emotions, "Organs hold emotions." How improving one area improves another Understanding the toxins in not only our foods but in our lifestyle   37:50- DETOX RECOMMENDATIONS Focusing on healthy greens, removing grains, etc Common food sensitivities and why to eliminate them on a detox Considering the source and how we eat "what we ate, ate"   39:45- HOT FLASHES AND POI Supporting our hormones from the bottom up Insulin resistance and the harm of snacking   41:55- THOUGHTS ON  POI BEING AN AUTOIMMUNE ISSUE, TO BEGIN WITH How much we have to learn about the issue and how complex it is   42:45- WHEN WOULD YOU USE BIOIDENTICAL? How we cannot rely on bioidenticals alone and the importance of addressing the root cause Recommendations for DHEA and why she believes to "start low, go slow"   47:15- THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING HEART RATE VARIABILITY The importance of compassion and a simple exercise you can do Heart math and Muse   49:20- PAINFUL SEX AND VAGINAL DRYNESS The importance of nourishing your pelvic floor Leaking bladder   54:00- INFORMATION ABOUT FREE TRIAL FOR JULVA   --- If you are struggling with painful sex, vaginal dryness, urnine leaks or simply want to deepen your passion and intimacy grab your FREE 7 day Trial of Julva here (seriously it is a game changer): https://drannacabeca.com/products/julva-trial-pack/?rfsn=5507956   --- Learn more about Mighty Maca here: https://dranna.grsm.io/sarahclark473-MightyMacaFull ---   Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- 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://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   Why You Need To Know This if You Have POF/POI and low AMH:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/why-you-need-to-know-this-if-you-have-pof-poi-and-low-amh/   How To Get Pregnant Naturally with low AMH, DOR or POF/POI:  https://getpregnant.libsyn.com/website/how-to-get-pregnant-naturally-with-low-amh-diminished-ovarian-reserve-or-pof

Justine Altman joins Sarah Clark as we’re digging into bioidentical hormones and when/if you need to use them during the fertility journey. When I was diagnosed with POF/POI at 28 I was told that I needed to get on hormone replacement therapy right away to protect my bones, prevent osteoporosis, and protect my heart.   So I took a synthetic form of hormone replacement therapy for years.   And then I discovered that the root cause of my infertility was a food sensitivity, gut infection, and chronic stress.   Many of my chronic health issues went away because I committed to the diet and lifestyle changes.   I stopped taking hormone replacement therapy because of the negative side effects of synthetic hormones.   But I know I still needed support with my hormones.   Enter bioidentical hormones.   You may be wondering "can I use bioidenticals if I am TTC?"   They can be a good addition to your fertility toolkit...but they need to be used at the right time (Lifestyle changes need to be prioritized first before we take the hormones). Because bioidenticals alone are not the answer, but they can be part of the solution.

Amira Posner joins us today as we're digging into how to recognize your patterns and why this matters if you are TTC. We all have them. Patterns. The things we do over and over again. Some of them are great, others are not very helpful for us. Studies say that over ⅔ of our spontaneous thoughts are negative. And while it can be difficult to stay positive when we’re the middle of a struggle - it's important to remember that there is a beginning and an end. This will not last forever. So how do we identify our negative patterns (i.e. impatience, worry, anger, self-criticizing, etc.). The first step is awareness. I'm excited to welcome Amira Posner back to the podcast. Amira is a professional therapist with Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Social Work. She also has formal training in hypnotherapy, Reiki, and the relaxation response. Amira and I work very closely together! We also co-facilitate the online Mindfulness Fertility Series together. This is a 6-week online program that helps embrace your fertility journey with proven relaxation techniques and stress management strategies that help you regain control and cope with infertility in a much more positive way! Our next session starts Sept 17, 2020, at 7:30 pm EST. Go to https://fabfertile.com/product/mindfulness-fertility-series-6-week-online-program/ series to sign up. On this episode, you’ll learn: 1) How to know when you are stuck in an unhelpful pattern 2) How do we ease our suffering? We discuss awareness, the intention to change, taking ourselves off automatic pilot, and developing a plan. 3) Strategies to help when you have a negative thought 4) How self-compassion can help and provide comfort during difficult times. Plus what would you tell a friend in a similar situation to you? 5) Why self-pity can be a slippery slope and how to notice the signs.   TIMESTAMPS: 06:28- INTRO AND AMIRA POSNER'S BIO   08:12- WHAT ARE "PATTERNS" AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT? How the fertility journey is sometimes the vessel that shows us the negative patterns in our lives How catching negative patterns in your life can ease suffering How our thoughts are bent towards the negative One of the biggest patterns that Amira sees working with clients 12:32- RECOGNIZING THE NEED TO CONTROL AND VISUALIZATION The difficulty in visualization when we try to protect ourselves from pain The role of belief in visualization Dealing with the thought "What if this doesn't happen?" "It's not easy work. It's scary." The importance (and difficulty) of being vulnerable 16:40- DEALING WITH COMPARISION "We are all on our own journey"  Blocking out temptations to compare 17:50- HOW DO WE EASE SUFFERING Changing the way we relate to ourselves "Suffering is what gives us awareness" Changing the way we relate to infertility Moving out of auto-pilot and being intentional   19:20- HOW TO RAISE AWARENESS WITH OUR THOUGHTS Meditation's role in raising awareness and combatting unhealthy patterns Being present in your meditation Blowing a "kiss" and letting it go 21:30- SELF-COMPASSION AND BEING KIND TO YOURSELF Powerful statements you can say to better connect with yourself Reframing difficulties  The power of asking yourself how you would respond to your friend 22:50- CONNECTING WITH YOUR INNER CHILD TO CHANNEL SELF-LOVE How to visualize yourself as a child and feel love for yourself 24:20- MOVING PAST SELF-PITY (WHEN IT IS NOT HEALTHY) The balance of self-pity and giving yourself space to feel Moving past it where it will not control you "Struggle has a beginning, middle, and end" Finding different ways of relating to yourself 27:37- THE IMPORTANCE OF MEDITATION AND BUILDING A PRACTICE How sometimes the thing we need the most we let go of first The importance of self-care and why it's critical to make time for it What fears cause you to be hard on yourself Dealing with impatience 31:48- RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS The importance of what you are putting into your mind 35:05- MINDFULNESS SERIES DETAILS --- Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- 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://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   Everything You Need To Know About EFT if you are TTC:  https://getpregnant.libsyn.com/website/everything-you-need-to-know-about-eft-if-you-are-ttc   The Soul of Your Baby Is Waiting for You:  https://getpregnant.libsyn.com/website/the-soul-of-your-baby-is-waiting-for-you

Dr. Tabatha Barber joins us today as we’re digging into what you wish your OB/GYN would have told you about fertility. When I decided I was ready to start trying for a baby I went to see my OB/GYN to get some testing. Since I already had irregular cycles, I wanted to make sure everything was okay. My OB/GYN gave me the diagnosis of POI/POF and literally handed me the brochure about IVF. Telling me that donor eggs were my only option. I didn’t get a second opinion. I didn’t dig deeper as to why at 28 I was told I would never have biological children. I am fortunate to have both my children with donor eggs. But what if my OB/GYN had told me about the functional approach? We’re digging into what tests/questions we wish were asked during an appointment with an OB/GYN and what is missed for someone who is struggling with infertility. IVF is a big business. Globally the industry is estimated to be worth 25 Billion and predicted to grow to 41 Billion by 2026. I’m excited to welcome Dr. Tabatha Barber, double board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and is a Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society. She has also completed training through the Cleveland Clinic’s Institute for Functional Medicine and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. I asked Dr. Barber when would you recommend someone go to the fertility clinic and she said, “I wouldn’t”. And while this is a very personal decision, many times we don’t know – what we don’t know - and healing opportunities can be routinely missed. In this episode you’ll learn: 1) The conventional testing for fertility (i.e. blood work, ultrasound, HSG etc.). We discuss the basics that should be done. 2) What tests/questions we wish were asked during an appointment with a gynecologist (for fertility). We discuss a mind, body, and spirit approach. 3) What is regularly missed with someone who is struggling with infertility? 4) We discuss the business of IVF. When should we refer to a fertility clinic? How long should we focus on preconception health? 5) What are some blood markers to focus on if someone has been struggling for 1 year/6 month if over 35? 6) We discuss the birth control pill, blood sugar imbalance, bioidentical hormones, DHEA, progesterone, and more. Stress is the number one factor and the most ignored  It is okay to question your doctor   TIMESTAMPS:   6:00- DR. TABATHA BARTER BIO    7:05- DR. BARTER'S PERSONAL STORY Getting pregnant in high school in 11th grade and having to drop out-- "I never really thought about my future" How she was treated as a pregnant woman, talked down to, and made to feel like she "had no voice" Traumatic labor and delivery process that "scarred her" Realized there must have been other women who felt that way- Asked herself, "How can I be a voice for women like myself?" The journey of becoming a doctor, struggling with her own health, stumbled across functional medicine when "conventional medicine had failed" her   11:17- CONVENTIONAL TESTING FOR FERTILITY What are the basics? Is there a difference in testing at different ages? Which hormones are looked at during conventional tests Semen analysis and the importance of testing the male partner Other procedures for testing including looking at the fallopian tubes   16:00- WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU WISH THAT WERE SKED DURING AN OBGYN APPOINTMENT The importance of talking about lifestyle and nutrition If your doctor is not concerned with holistic health it is a red flag The mental and spiritual elements in the journey of infertility "It's super common in conventional medicine for miscarriages to be downplayed" Making optimizing your HEALTH a priority "All of our systems are interconnected"   22:55- WHAT IS MISSED WITH SOMEONE WHO IS STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY? "Stress is the biggest key. We are all over-stressed"   "Stress is the number one factor and the most ignored."  Poor Sleep patterns and other often ignored factors    25:17- THE BUSINESS OF IVF The history of IVF, and although there is a "place for it" it is overused  The importance of investigating and "stepping back" The heartbreak of blind trust and using bandaid approaches "It is okay to question your doctor" "Once your eyes are open...you keep looking"   "You know your body the best"   30:52- AT WHAT POINT WOULD YOU REFER SOMEONE TO THE FERTILITY CLINIC? Taking the time to look at your nutrition and lifestyle   32:00- BIRTH CONTROL AND HOW  IT IMPACTS HORMONES AND INFERTILITY How it shuts down your hormone system and its' impact on young girls We need to use the pill for what it is- preventing pregnancy The importance of understanding the risks of the pill "Birth control pills are not the answer"   37:42- WHAT IS YOUR TAKE ON SOMEONE WHO HASN'T HAD THEIR PERIOD IN A YEAR? Considering your age  The importance of a healthy period (embrace it!) "You should want to have a healthy period" Changing the dynamic of how you think about periods There are still things you can do to get your period back if you are under 45 40:58- BLOOD SUGAR AND HORMONE BALANCE Inflammation and damage at the cellular level "Your fertility is microscopic" Stress hormones and how the body responds in a "vicious cycles" Vitamin D's role in fertility How vitamin D is needed for hormone conversion 46:09- CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE'S APPROACH TO HORMONES AND SUPPLEMENTS Bioidentical hormones and the importance of still addressing the root cause "You can take the supplement but your body is still going to steal it" It matters what type you are taking   48:50- LISTENER QUESTIONS Early ovulation (ovulating before cycle day 10) Increasing chances of pregnancy with a diminished ovarian reserve in the early 40s 50:21- SUCCESS STORY 53:09- FREE GUIDE   --- Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- 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! 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Brandy Buskow joins us today as we’re digging into why the emotional freedom technique is essential during the fertility journey. Going through the fertility journey can bring up very strong emotions, that is why it’s important to work through the emotions and not stuff them down because that only prolongs the suffering. We have found that a very powerful tool to pinpoint the pain/trauma and effectively and quickly move through it…is the emotional freedom technique (EFT). That’s why we include EFT in our Fab Fertile Coaching Program. If you are feeling stressed, impatient and the uncertainty is driving you crazy…let’s see how EFT can help release the pressure, so you can see a new path forward toward your future baby. Today I'm welcoming Brandy Buskow back to the podcast. Brandy is part of my team here at Fab Fertile. She is our Clinical Advisor 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. She is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and Certified Transformational Health Coach and EFT Practitioner. This episode is for you if: 1) Can’t visualize a positive outcome - you’ve had too many setbacks 2) Feel stressed and worried all the time and the uncertainty is driving you crazy 3) A well meaning doctor has told you that you’ll never conceive with your own eggs 4) You feel stuck and don’t know how to deal with the stress as everyone else seems to be moving on with their lives In this episode you'll learn: 1) What is the emotional freedom technique and how does it help someone who is TTC. 2) Common themes we see with couples who are TTC and how do we start to clear limiting beliefs and install positive affirmations 3) A common statement we've heard is - “I believe that I cannot be happy until I am pregnant.” We discuss how EFT can help. 4) How EFT can help someone who can’t visualize a positive outcome, plus tips to deal with stress/worry/uncertainty/comparison 5) We discuss how EFT can be essential if you have been told you will never conceive naturally.   --- Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- 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. 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Georgie Kovacs joins us today as we’re digging into what questions to ask your doctor when you are TTC. Our mission at Fab Fertile HQ is to educate and empower you as during your journey to conceive. Part of that education is to know exactly what to ask your physician. They are a valuable resource in this process…however, we always like to emphasize that you know your body best – so YOU are the one in charge. It can be overwhelming to know exactly which questions to ask when you are trying to conceive. So we’re breaking down the tests to ask your physician to run and what specific questions you need to ask. I’m excited to welcome Georgie Kovacs, MBA, is the founder of Fempower Health, which she founded after her first-hand experience with infertility.   In this episode you'll learn: 1) Basic tests that should be run when we have TTC for 1 year or TTC for 6 months if over 35 - plus additional testing to consider 2) Which tests should the male partner have? 3) Why it is important to make a plan and be informed when you first start TTC. 4) Why women's health issues are not taken seriously and how to ask for the emotional support we need   Link mentioned: https://www.fempower-health.com/help-other-women   --- Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. Message & data rates may apply. Terms & Privacy: https://txtf.co/consumer-terms. For the non-US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   --- 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://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/   Why a Healthy Gut Matters For Fertility: https://fabfertile.com/blog/why-a-healthy-gut-matters-for-fertility/   Why You Need To Know This If You Have POI/POF or low AMH:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/why-you-need-to-know-this-if-you-have-pof-poi-and-low-amh/