Fertility can make you feel like your body is failing you, even when you’re doing everything you can. We sit down with Sharon Tal, the Soul Alchemist and founder of the Melbourne Kinesiology and Detox Center, to talk about a different way of finding answers: kinesiology and muscle testing as a map to what’s happening underneath the symptoms. If you’ve been navigating IVF, miscarriage, or unexplained fertility issues, this conversation is designed to bring clarity and a sense of direction.

We unpack what kinesiology is, how it draws on meridians and whole-body energy pathways, and why patterns like disrupted sleep, chronic tension, or recurring symptoms can point to the real root cause. Sharon shares how she approaches fertility support for both women and men, including the emotional and energetic dynamics of “receiving,” the importance of partner alignment, and how the brain-body connection can guide more targeted healing decisions.

One of the most memorable parts is Sharon’s explanation of the “umbilical chakra” and what can happen after a failed transfer or pregnancy loss, when the body may still be holding open energetic pathways. We also go deep on safety and nervous system regulation, including fight flight freeze, and why the body’s sense of security can influence implantation and pregnancy maintenance. We close with Sharon’s grounded advice on faith, self-inquiry without shame, and practical next steps, plus where to find her work online and in Melbourne.

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Sharon's Details;

https://www.thesoulalchemist.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/the.soulalchemist?igsh=dmxzaWV3MnRmOTN3&utm_source=qr

One missing piece can change everything. If you have been through IVF cycles, losses, or a diagnosis that makes you feel hopeless and helpless, you have probably already learned the hardest truth: wanting a baby is not the same as knowing the right path to get there. We sit down with fertility consultant Ella McNamara, founder of Fertility and Family, to talk plainly about egg donation, sperm donation, and surrogacy for Australians and how people decide what comes next when the usual steps are not working.

We break fertility down to the essentials: healthy sperm, healthy eggs, and a uterus. From there, we map the real-world reasons people turn to donor conception and surrogacy including genetic conditions, egg quality issues, sperm quality issues, recurrent IVF failure, being born without a uterus, and the practical realities for same-sex couples and single parents. We also talk about what is available in Australia, why donor and surrogate availability can be limited, and how state-by-state rules can make an already emotional process feel even more complicated.

If you are considering international IVF, overseas egg donation, or overseas surrogacy, Ella shares the big decision points to get right before you commit: local legal advice, eligibility rules in different countries, whether you can transport embryos, budget and timelines, and the ethics of each market. We also get into how to choose reputable providers when you do not yet know what questions to ask, what “safe” truly means for everyone involved, and why moving quickly only works when you are moving meaningfully.

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To contact Ella McNamara;

email; ella@fertandfam.co

Website; http://www.fertandfam.co

Facebook; (20+) Facebook (fertandfam)

 Instagram; Instagram (fertandfam)

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Carole Jones Details;

Fertility Massage Melbourne Facebook Page
 https://business.facebook.com/latest/home?business_id=253002365383189&asset_id=151816965497872
 
 Fertility Massage Melbourne Instagram 
 https://www.instagram.com/the_womb_space/
 
 Womb Massage Academy Instagram
 https://www.instagram.com/wombmassageacademy/

Here are some suggested resources for those interested in learning more about how to work with their inner seasons:

RED SCHOOL ONLINE https://www.redschool.net

This UK based duo pioneered the field and offer many free resources for beginners 

LOVE YOUR CYCLE https://www.redschool.net/love

CHART YOUR CYCLE https://www.redschool.net/chart

INNER SEASONS https://www.redschool.net/categories/the-inner-seasons

JANE HARDWICKE COLLINS https://janeha

What if fertility begins with flow, not force? We sat down with lymphology expert Michelle Richardson to unpack the quiet system that clears waste, steadies hormones, and sets the stage for conception and calmer cycles. Using vivid, practical analogies—the vacuum cleaner bag, the kinked hose, the icy pole tube—Michelle explains how lymph moves without a pump, why stress and sugar thicken the “sludge,” and how that congestion shows up as bloating, heavy periods, pelvic pain, and burnout.

We dig into the gut–hormone–pelvis loop: how chronic cortisol ferments sugar, binds with calcium and debris, and settles into the pelvic bowl, scrambling signals between the gut, ovaries, immune cells, and brain. Michelle shares why a heavier, more painful bleed is the body trying to “wash” stuck residue, and how a swampy environment can make implantation harder. She lays out a clear, doable plan to restore flow—short daily rebounder sessions, light weights with higher reps, deep core engagement, warmth and gentle massage to re-liquefy hardened deposits, and simple, alkaline-leaning foods that quiet fermentation and inflammation.

You’ll hear exactly what to add and what to reduce: leafy greens, minerals, hydration, fiber, and breath; fewer refined sugars, ultra-processed snacks, and congestion culprits. We talk realistic timelines—why a nine-month window mirrors the body’s renewal—and the mindset shift that keeps you going when fluids are heavy and change feels slow. Michelle also shares ways to connect with her work, from clinic sessions and online consults to small-group workshops and retreats focused on hands-on lymph education.

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The missing piece might be waiting in a story. 

Michelle Rishardson Details

https://www.facebook.com/michelle.richardson.70540 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-richardson-557b1661/
 https://www.instagram.com/lymphology_australia/

Most men are told their semen is “normal.” Raul shows why that word can cost time, money, and heartache. We unpack the real targets that correlate with better conception—think 73 million per milliliter near the median, not 15 at the fifth percentile—and explain how DNA fragmentation can lead to early miscarriage even when fertilization occurs. The takeaway is simple and empowering: better testing plus focused habits can change sperm quality in roughly 72 days.

We walk through the must‑have labs for men trying to conceive or heading into IVF: a full semen analysis, DNA fragmentation, and a comprehensive blood panel that includes testosterone, zinc, selenium, B12, iron, homocysteine, inflammation markers, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, and HbA1c. Raul connects the dots between stress, sleep, and metabolic health, showing how blood glucose swings inflame the testicular environment and drag down motility, morphology, and DNA integrity. If you’ve been told “everything’s fine,” this conversation gives you the numbers and the plan to ask better questions and get better care.

Then we get practical. Raul favors targeted, sustainable changes over overwhelm: a quality men’s multivitamin and omega‑3 to cover common gaps, zinc adjusted to optimal levels, less alcohol to lower oxidative stress, and real sleep hygiene to support testosterone and maturation. We also dive into heat exposure—why breathable underwear and short daily cooling can help—and how movement around meals improves insulin sensitivity and, by extension, sperm health. For couples pursuing IVF, optimizing male factors first can raise embryo potential and may reduce the number of cycles needed. We close with where to find Raul’s telehealth practice and his book, The Male Factor, a hands‑on guide to shared fertility responsibility.

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Find Raul 

Fertility Naturopath & Nutritionist
RH: Reproductive Health

www.rhreproductivehealth.com
www.rhreproductivehealth.com/book-online

@raulpastrana_hormonalhealth

To purchase the book - The Male Factor  Bookstore | RH: Reproductive Health

https://www.instagram.com

We cover the lived reality of IVF: timing the trigger to the minute, tracking multiple meds, coping with anxiety, and changing clinics without losing your history. Caroline explains why simplicity beats bloat, how The Cycle Guide shows a clear month view with day-by-day tasks, and how its integrated option lets clinics send real-time instructions (reducing transcription errors and phone-tag stress).

We also discuss second opinions, speaking with embryologists, navigating workplaces, and why starting sooner (or egg freezing) can expand options. If you’ve ever wished IVF admin felt kinder, clearer, and more modern—this one’s for you.

We cover:
• Why handwritten instructions and phone calls fail under stress
• How Cycle Guide streamlines timing, meds, and tasks

• Decision fatigue, second opinions, and planning next steps
• Managing anxiety through simplicity, support, and routine

Dr Caroline Fiddler is a Melbourne medical doctor, IVF mum, and the creator of The Cycle Guide App, A simple, patient-first app for navigating fertility treatment. After her own IVF journey—juggling time-critical injections, early bloods and scans, multiple egg collections and transfers, plus workplace pressures and uncertain outcomes—Caroline saw how much success relied on patients accurately managing instructions at home. Drawing on experience across hospitals, labs, and community programs in metro and rural Australia, she designed a tool to restore clarity and calm. Partnering with Appetiser Apps, she launched Cycle Guide in early 2024 in Australia, then New Zealand. The app now integrates with clinics so nurses can send real-time treatment instructions directly to patients’ phones. A UK launch is imminent, with global expansion and white-label options planned. Caroline is proud to support patients and staff with technology that’s clear, flexible, and humane.

More information to explore :
https://www.instagram.com/cycleguide_ivf_app/
https://www.facebook.com/cycleguideivf/
https://au.pinterest.com/CycleGuideIVF/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-fiddler-bb1666313/

They explore what your cervical fluid, mood, and energy reveal about your hormonal rhythm — and how learning to “read” your cycle can transform not just conception but your connection to self. From creamy to egg-white textures, temperature tracking, and semi-quantitative LH tests, Fatima demystifies how to pinpoint your fertile window without stress or guesswork.

Together, they bust common myths (no, not everyone ovulates on day 14), talk intimacy under pressure, and remind us that fertility isn’t just biological — it’s emotional, relational, and beautifully cyclical.

If you’ve ever wondered when to test, how to track, or how to keep love alive while TTC, this conversation blends science, self-awareness, and heart.

Let's explore:

• Why knowing your cycle's signals builds self-trust
• Cervical fluid changes across follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases
• Fertile-quality mucus and sperm survival
• Semi-quantitative testing and why regulation matters
• Myths about day-14 ovulation and app predictions
• Intimacy, pressure, and communication strategies

Fatima Sampayo is the co-founder of bébé bloom, a women-led Australian fertility brand on a mission to make fertility care feel clear, compassionate, and accessible. Originally from Mexico and now proudly Australian, she is a mum of two, a devoted friend, and a single woman embracing life’s chapters with joy. Beyond entrepreneurship, Fatima heads the premium sales department at a global fintech and is training toward her six-pack abs. She has a soft spot for historical novels, a decaf skinny flat white, and good food. Fatima doesn’t believe in “bucket lists” — her philosophy is that dreams are meant to be lived today.

Learn more about bébé bloom:

https://www.instagram.com/bebebloom_fertility/
https://www.facebook.com/bebebloomfertility
Where to find me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatimasampayo/

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Contact Alisha

Website URL:
www.solomumsociety.com

Social Media Links :
www.facebook.com/solomumsociety
www.instagram.com/noneedforprincecharming
www.linkedin.com/in/alishaburns

Sophia brings over 25 years of experience as an embryologist, biochemist, and fertility coach — and shares how SuperCare lobbied to make IVF eligible for compassionate release of super, creating a pathway for thousands of families to continue their fertility journey.

Learn:

• How to apply for compassionate release of super (CRS)
• What costs are covered and how to avoid hidden out-of-pocket expenses
• When to apply and how SuperCare’s case managers simplify the process
• How IVF, donor treatment, and gynecological procedures can be funded
• What makes SuperCare’s emotional and case-by-case support so unique

This conversation is for anyone navigating the cost of fertility treatments and wanting clarity, compassion, and confidence in their next steps.

Sophia Baseotto is a Fertility Specialist Scientist with over 25 years of experience encompassing roles as an Embryologist, Andrologist, Biochemist, Chemist, Master Practitioner and Coach, Podcast Host, and National Clinic Auditor, Assessor, and Technical Expert. Sophia actively trains SuperCare staff and liaises with clinics to ensure optimal client outcomes.

https://www.mysupercare.com.au/our-services/ivf/

The moment a doctor suggests donor eggs can feel like the ground shifting under your feet. We talk with counselor and hypnotherapist Adele O’Connor about what happens next: the grief of letting go of a genetic link, the relief of staying “in the game,” and the practical steps that make this path feel possible. Adele shares her lived experience of meeting her partner in her 40s, working through unsuccessful IVF attempts, traveling for a donor egg transfer, and becoming pregnant at 45—while offering grounded, evidence-based tools anyone can use today.

We unpack the big questions that keep many up at night: Will I bond with my child? How do we talk about donor conception with family and friends? What does identity look like when genetics and gestation are different? Adele explains how CBT, hypnotherapy, journaling, and somatic practices shift the nervous system from stress to safety, which supports reproductive health and resilience through treatment. We also explore partner dynamics, different processing timelines, and how to protect your relationship with honest, judgment-free conversations.

Community is the antidote to isolation. From online groups to specialized counseling to events that bring practitioners and patients together, there are more resources than ever to help you feel seen, supported, and informed. We focus on values-based parenting, early and open storytelling with children, and practical rituals—breathwork, grounding, rest—that bring control back to the present moment. Whether you’re at the decision threshold or deep in a cycle, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and tools you can use right away.

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Connect with Adele 

www.ivfsupportspace.com

Instagram @ivfsupportspace

What if the drink you love most is quietly working against your hormones, sleep, or fertility—and what if you didn’t have to lose the ritual to feel better? We sit down with Scylla Gatti, founder of Not Coffee, to trace her path from a Graves disease diagnosis and debilitating vertigo to a calmer nervous system, balanced habits, and a caffeine-free cup that still feels like “the real thing.”

Silla opens up about the frustration of normal test results alongside very real symptoms, and why a root-cause approach through Chinese medicine finally moved the needle. We get specific on the protocol—removing caffeine, alcohol, gluten, and dairy; prioritizing protein and vegetables; herbs, acupuncture, and hydration—and what made change stick: protecting the morning ritual without stimulants. You’ll learn how chicory and carob can mimic the taste and brew of coffee, why many decaf and “functional” drinks still stimulate the system, and how small, consistent swaps help prevent rebound fatigue and anxiety.

We dig into how caffeine can interact with thyroid health, stress hormones, sleep, and fertility outcomes. The conversation is practical and inclusive: coffee isn’t the villain, but different seasons require different tools. If you’re navigating hormone imbalance, trying to conceive, moving through menopause, or simply craving steady energy, this episode offers grounded insights, personal proof, and a viable alternative that keeps the comfort and community intact.

Join us for a story about intuition, evidence, and building something people truly need. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who’s rethinking caffeine, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your next great morning might be gentler than you think.

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www.notcoffee.com.au
Social Media Links :
Instagram: @not_coffee_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notcoffee.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/not-coffee

Male fertility can falter for a surprisingly simple reason: heat. We sit longer, train harder, and wear synthetics that trap warmth where biology demands cool. Scientist and former medical researcher Sarah Jameson joins us to unpack how testicular temperature shapes sperm DNA, testosterone, sleep, and long‑term health—and how a homegrown idea became a TGA‑registered medical device helping couples conceive.

Sarah takes us inside her three‑and‑a‑half‑year journey through chemical pregnancies and late first‑trimester losses, the limits of “normal” semen tests, and the moment she and her husband prototyped a fix on their living room couch. We dig into the evidence on sitting time, padded chairs, driving minutes, BMI‑related insulation, and why athletes and military personnel see lower testosterone and fertility. You’ll hear how repositioning and ventilating the scrotum reduces heat load, why polyester and electrostatic friction are a bad mix for sperm, and what happens to REM sleep when your brain keeps waking you to cool down.

We get practical about timelines and habits. Spermatogenesis takes 72–74 days, so plan four months of cooling alongside lifestyle shifts: reduce alcohol and smoking, moderate caffeine, avoid HIIT and long cycling sessions, and maintain regular ejaculation every three days outside the fertile window. Sarah explains how improving sperm quality—not just count and motility—can lower DNA fragmentation linked to miscarriage, and why IVF still depends on the raw materials you bring. Beyond fertility, we explore testosterone’s ripple effects on mood, cardiovascular health, cognition, and athletic performance, and how smarter design can also ease skin irritation and post‑operative recovery.

This is a conversation about science, agency, and partnership. We share relationship strategies—like fertility‑free nights—to protect intimacy when calendars and clinics take over, and we highlight the power of educating men early so they’re not sidelined by a system that focuses only on her body. If you’re trying to conceive, preparing for IVF, or simply want better energy and long‑term health, these insights offer a clear path forward.

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Saara Coolbeans underwear details 

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Trying to get pregnant can feel like solving a puzzle with missing pieces. We brought those pieces into the light with two fertility nutrition experts, Stephanie Valakas and Monique Cormack, who blend hard-won personal experience with clear, science-backed guidance. From an endometriosis diagnosis that reshaped a career to an IVF journey that delivered identical twins from a single embryo, their stories reveal what the data often can’t: timing, context, and compassion matter as much as protocols.

We unpack what truly moves the needle for preconception health—nutrition patterns that support egg and sperm quality, therapeutic supplements used at evidence-based doses, and the daily foundations that make it all work. You’ll hear why antioxidants and omega-3s play an outsized role, how CoQ10 can’t realistically be “eaten” to study-level dosages, and where a smart supplement can complement your prenatal rather than replace a solid diet. We also challenge common myths, including the fear around soy foods, and explain why restriction-heavy plans often backfire by driving under-eating, stress, and nutrient gaps.

This conversation doubles as a toolkit: body literacy beyond period-tracking apps, recognizing signs that deserve medical attention, and two simple, high-yield habits—eat oily fish or add an omega-3, and build plates with three different colored vegetables at lunch and dinner. If you’re navigating IVF, egg freezing, endometriosis, male factor issues, or just starting to plan, you’ll leave with practical steps and a calmer mindset.

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Details for Arxi Stefanie and Monique,

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@from.arxi

Image Link:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0891/0389/2796/files/Arxi-145.jpg?v=1731132247

Links for Stefanie
Website: https://thedietologist.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_dietologist/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_dietologist
Fertility Friendly Food the Podcast: https://podcast.thedietologist.com.au/

Links for arxi
Website: https://fromarxi.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/from.arxi/

Links for Monique
Website: https://moniquecormack.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquecorma

Leonie explains why omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are essential, how modern diets have shifted ratios from the ideal 3:1 to 15:1 or more, and how chronic inflammation silently impacts egg & sperm quality, implantation, and hormone regulation.

Rebecca shares her personal journey through postnatal anxiety and fatigue, revealing how cellular health and brain lipid balance transformed her recovery and energy.

Together they explore DHA and EPA’s role in fetal brain development, postpartum mental health, and whole-family resilience, plus how innovative polyphenol-stabilized omega formulations are changing outcomes worldwide.

A must-listen for anyone trying to conceive, recovering post-birth, or seeking natural ways to restore vitality from the inside out.

About Leonie and Rececca:

As an Independent Zinzino Partner, Leonie is passionate about helping others optimise their health and fertility through cellular restoration and omega 6:3 balance. She supports individuals throughout all stages of life, including those on their fertility journey as the science tells us that if the body is in biochemical harmony, it creates the ideal environment for healing, hormone balance and new life to thrive. 

Leonie’s mission is to guide all individuals back to trust in their body’s natural intelligence by testing for imbalance, providing essential nutrients and optimising cellular health and function using Zinzino's nutrition-based testing approach.

https://www.instagram.com/long_live_you_fitness (please use this one and not my personal insta as I never look at it!!)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonie-tilley-706748229

Yoga, meditation and life coach Rebecca Kuntz combines modern cellular health with ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to explore the missing link between brain health and postnatal wellbeing. Drawing on her own experience with postnatal depression, she shares how nourishing the brain through test based, personalised nutrition can restore emotional stability and vitality. Getting the foundations right is key. This helps everything else thrive. When mothers are healthy, strong and happy, so are their children, families and community.

@rebeccajoan.k
@nuk.life

We unpack practical questions to ask any clinic: Is the Operating Room next to the lab? Do they use time-lapse incubators? Do they have electronic witnessing (e.g., RI Witness)? Who are the embryologists, and how do they collaborate with doctors, nurses, counsellors, and allied health?

You’ll also hear when to seek help (and when to wait), why it’s not always IVF, and what’s next in fertility: AI-assisted embryo assessment, genetics, and more personalised protocols. If you’ve ever wondered how to match with the right clinic and team—and keep costs sensible—this episode is your roadmap.

Topics covered include:
• Dr Sascha's lived experience with infertility and IVF and how this shaped shaped the clinic towards affordable fertility care
• Choosing a clinic through team, lab, and communication
• What to ask about OR‑lab proximity, incubators, witnessing
• Not every path leads to IVF; stepwise care
• Optimising health before conception
• AI, time‑lapse, and genetics in embryo selection
• recognising embryologists as unsung heroes

About Dr Sascha Edelstein
Dr Sascha Edelstein is a fertility specialist and the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Thrive Fertility, a purpose-built clinic in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Alongside Co-Founder and Medical Director Dr Linda Walmsley, he has created a clinic that combines world-class technology with compassionate, accessible care. Having navigated infertility and IVF with his wife, Sascha brings both professional expertise and lived empathy to his work. He has overseen the development of Thrive’s state-of-the-art laboratory, where time-lapse incubators and electronic witnessing are standard, ensuring excellence in science delivered with care, transparency, and respect.

Social Media Links :
thrivefertility.australia

You’ll learn the difference between endometriosis vs adenomyosis, when (and when not) to consider laparoscopy, why high-quality endo ultrasound matters, and how to plan a personalised timeline (preconception, symptom relief, fertility goals). We also talk about building your care village, advocating for yourself, and creating connection-focused intimacy when sex is painful.

If you’ve ever been told to “toughen up” or “just have a baby,” this conversation returns the mic to you—with clear, compassionate guidance from a doctor who gets it.

ABOUT: Dr Mei Cheah is not your average fertility specialist. She’s a surgeon, co-founder of Create Fertility and a total powerhouse in women’s health. Based in Melbourne, Mei blends science, empathy and surgical precision to support people through some of the most personal chapters of their lives: fertility, IVF, endo and more. She’s trained across Australia, from neonatal intensive care to advanced reproductive surgery, and now mentors young doctors while still seeing patients across public and private sectors. Recognised in STEM leadership by the Victorian Government, Mei’s mission is clear: empower women with knowledge, options, and real, unfiltered support.

www.instagram.com/createfertility_aus
www.instagram.com/drmeicheah
www.instagram.com/createhealth_aus

Struggling to get a straight answer on male fertility? We sat down with Sapyen founder and CEO Ash Ramachandran to unpack why semen testing has stayed stuck in the 1970s—and how a new at‑home diagnostic finally fixes access, accuracy, and affordability without the awkward clinic dash. Ash shares the personal spark behind the company and breaks down the science problem most people never hear about: sperm samples are typically viable for only an hour, which forces narrow lab windows, long travel, and repeat failures. Sapien’s patent‑pending transport medium extends viability up to three days by mimicking the female reproductive tract, enabling men to collect at home and ship to a NATA‑accredited lab for results that match clinical standards.

We explore the real‑world impact: fewer delays, lower costs, and better data earlier in the journey. Ash explains how leading IVF networks, including Monash IVF and others, integrate Sapyen to improve patient experience and throughput, while smaller clinics, coaches, and naturopaths use it to offer lab‑quality analysis without building a lab. We also dig into advanced testing like DNA fragmentation—when to ask for it, what it reveals about oxidative stress and sperm integrity, and how those insights can change treatment plans, save money, and sometimes avert unnecessary IVF cycles.

If male factors represent half of fertility challenges, making testing simple and private is a game‑changer. You’ll hear why many purchases are driven by women advocating for faster answers, how access in regional areas is finally improving, and the exact questions to bring to your clinician when progress stalls. Ready to replace guesswork with clarity?

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LinkedIn - Ash Ramachandran - (32) Ash Ramachandran | LinkedIn

LihkedIn - (32) Sapyen: Posts | LinkedIn

Website - Sapyen: The Most Accurate Male Fertility Test, From Home

What if the path you’ve poured your heart into doesn’t end the way you hoped? We sit down with counselor and childless advocate Sarah Roberts to chart a compassionate way through fertility treatment, decision fatigue, and the possibility of a meaningful life—even if motherhood doesn’t happen. Sarah shares her 10-year TTC story, twelve reproductive losses, and the brave choice to leave treatment, offering language for grief that most clinics and timelines can’t hold.

We dig into the real reasons fertility decisions feel so heavy: myths about the “right” choice, the urge to control probabilistic outcomes, and the constant mental hum of “what else can I do?” You’ll hear practical decision-making tools that separate choices from results, honor ambivalence without getting stuck, and align next steps with your values, health, and resources. We also explore how motivation shifts over time—from early optimism to no-regrets clarity—and how to differentiate the emotional importance of a dream from the actual odds in front of you.

Along the way, Sarah models a kinder inner conversation: holding the part of you that longs to mother while reconnecting with the many other parts of your identity. We talk boundaries for baby showers and nosy questions, cultivating self-compassion as a daily skill, and finding community that replaces isolation with steady support. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your heart intact while navigating IVF, or how to rebuild if parenthood isn’t your ending, this conversation is a balm—and a map.

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To find Sarah Roberts - 

website - The Empty Cradle is a healing community for childless women

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You will hear which treatments qualify—IVF, egg collection, IUI, surgical sperm retrieval, and related gynaecological procedures—and get clarity in what’s changed for surrogacy access. We also cover donor options, interstate and overseas care, and how accommodation and flights can be included when tied to treatment.

• Why a psychiatrist assessment is required by the ATO for fertility treatment 
• How assessments detect depression risk and support safe pregnancy and postpartum 
• What procedures qualify, including IVF, IUI, surgical sperm retrieval, and related surgery 
• National telehealth access and rural Medicare benefits 
• Using your partner’s super and lodging multiple applications within six months 
• Donor eggs, embryos, imported sperm, travel costs, and now surrogacy eligibility 
• DIY MyGov application steps to avoid third‑party fees 


Dr Schelle brings over 20 years of experience across Australia and Internationally. Her career spans hospital settings, clinical roles, the medico-legal industry, and FIFO psychiatry in regional areas. From 2016 to 2022, she was the consultant psychiatrist for the Assertive Outreach Team at Royal North Shore Hospital, leaving this role to concentrate on FertilityPsych and other psychiatric pursuits.

Having grown up and worked rurally, Dr Schelle understands the lack of accessible services in remote areas and recognises that even in cities, finding the right psychiatrist can be challenging. She has a strong interest in fertility-related psychiatry and supporting individuals and families through this journey.

What you’ll learn

• How prenups/BFAs actually work (and why they’re not just for the rich)
• Value-led planning that reduces conflict and anxiety
• Blended family realities: multiple homes, step-siblings, coherence for kids
• How counselling + legal planning = a stronger foundation

Perfect for: couples planning pregnancy, solo parents by choice, blended families, and anyone who wants clarity, fairness, and peace of mind.

Jane Libbis is a family lawyer who creates a supportive, compassionate environment for clients navigating separation and new beginnings. She advises on all areas of family law — property, parenting, and pre-nuptial agreements — with a special focus on step-families, second marriages, and those starting afresh after 40. A proud dog mum, she also brings unique insight into pet custody matters. Passionate about love, connection, and personal growth, Jane combines her legal and counselling backgrounds to help clients move forward with clarity and confidence into their next chapter.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelibbis/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/umbrella-family-law
https://www.instagram.com/umbrellafamilylaw/
https://www.facebook.com/umbrellafamilylaw/

Discover and consider your choices when:
• Elective and medical reasons to freeze eggs 
• Relief that comes from informed choices 
• Process overview: stimulation, retrieval, freezing 
• Safety, overstimulation risk, and monitoring 
• Storage duration, consent extensions, donation options 
• When not to freeze and better timing choices 
• Moving eggs across borders and logistics 
• Solo parent pathways and access to treatment 
• Endometriosis considerations and preservation timing

Dr Anne Poliness has extensive experience in gynaecology and infertility including treating all fertility issues. She treats each patient as an individual to help and support them on their fertility. Anne listens to patient's needs and is dedicated and motivated to problem solve fertility issues. No fertility question is too simple or difficult to work through.

Social Media Links :
Facebook- City Fertility
Facebook- Rainbow Fertility
Instagram - @cityfertilitycentre
@rainbowfertility

Join us at the Australian Fertility Summit on November 8th at Box Hill Town Hall, where you can meet Nicole and other fertility experts in person. The more we talk about fertility challenges, the faster we can break down stigma and help everyone access the support they deserve. Tickets are on sale now - give yourself or someone you love the gift of fertility knowledge and support.

Find Nicole Haak 

website - Home - Nicole Haak | Naturopathy for fertility, hormone imbalance, gut and thyroid health

facebook - (20+) Facebook

Instagram - (2) Instagram

"It takes balls to talk about infertility," says sports broadcaster Sam Hargrove in this powerful, vulnerable conversation about male fertility challenges. Sam's journey begins with a gut feeling that something wasn't right when he and his partner Evie started trying for a family. Rather than waiting, he took the step many men avoid—getting tested. The devastating news came minutes before he was due on air: zero sperm.

Sam takes us through the emotional earthquake of that moment, the immediate questioning of his masculinity, and how he fought back from that dark place. With remarkable candor, he shares how a teenage sports injury likely caused his fertility issues, the intensive medical interventions that followed, and the journey that eventually led to the birth of his two sons through IVF. His story illustrates how common male fertility issues actually are—comprising at least 41% of infertility cases, though likely higher since many men refuse testing.

What makes this episode essential listening is Sam's perspective on how facing infertility transformed him. "I'm a better man now than I ever was before I found out I had zero sperm," he reflects, highlighting how challenges that initially seem devastating can become catalysts for profound personal growth. The episode also offers practical wisdom: get tested early, use available support services, and speak openly about fertility struggles to break down harmful stigma.

Whether you're facing fertility challenges yourself or simply want to understand what millions of couples experience, Sam's story offers both comfort and courage. His willingness to share helps create a world where fertility isn't wrapped in shame but discussed with the same openness as any other health concern. After all, as Sam puts it with characteristic humor, no one puts their sperm count on their resume—so why should it define anyone's worth?

Visit AustralianFertilitySummit.com.au for early bird tickets to the Melbourne Fertility Expo. Find Sam on Instagram @SamHargrove99 or listen to his Course Language golf podcast.

You’ll hear practical, evidence-led ways to “feed your microbiome”: food-first strategies, smart supplementation, movement, sleep, and stress regulation—plus when advanced metagenomic testing can help. If you’ve wondered why “normal” tests still leave you stuck, this episode translates cutting-edge science into simple habits that improve preconception health for all genders. A must-listen, with Dr Cecilia explaining in simple terms what can optimise your gut microbiome.

About Dr Cecelia Kitic: Dr Cecilia Kitic is a researcher and exercise physiologist with a PhD in immunonutrition and more than 80 published papers exploring how the gut microbiome, inflammation, hormones, and nutrition interact. She is the founder of The IVF Project—the world’s first accredited allied health integrated practice for preconception care, delivering dietetics, exercise physiology, and psychology services to optimise reproductive outcomes. Building on this expertise, she also founded Fertile Gut, a science-backed supplement brand dedicated to nurturing women’s gut health from menstruation through to menopause. Co-author of the book Create a Fertile Gut, Dr Kitic is passionate about turning complex science into practical strategies that empower women to take control of their health.

Follow Dr Kitic: https://www.instagram.com/theivfproject/?hl=en

We explore and discuss:

• AMH testing indicates egg quantity but not quality - with natural conception you only need one good egg each month.
• Your eggs aren't "old" - they're developing in an older environment that can be optimised.
• Five key factors affect egg quality: mitochondrial energy, DNA development, antioxidants, cellular health, and minimising environmental toxins.
• Male fertility factors are equally important - sperm health becomes more crucial as women age.
• Comprehensive hormone testing provides valuable insights beyond standard panels.
• Perimenopause doesn't mean you can't conceive - many women successfully have babies during this phase.
• Pausing fertility treatments to optimise egg quality for 3 months can dramatically improve success rates.
• It takes just 6 days of dietary changes to alter gene expression that impacts fertility.
• Fertility optimisation creates "side effects" of improved overall health, vitality and longevity.
• Having a clear, personalised plan restores empowerment for women on the fertility journey.

You will want your note taker for this episode.

Download Tasha's free Fertility Over 40 guide at tashajennings.com.au/fertilityover40 for five immediate actions to improve your egg quality.

About Tasha:

Tasha Jennings is a Fertility Naturopath, helping proactive women and couples improve their fertility wellbeing to create healthy pregnancies and healthy babies, through her Your Fertile Pantry Online Program, her Private Online Consultations and her Premium Prenatal Supplement, Zycia Natal Nutrients.

Author of The Fertility Diet and The Vitamins Guide, Tasha is also regularly called on for expert comment by major media publications including The Age, The Herald Sun, New Idea, Yahoo 7, News.com and many more. 

Tasha also enjoys sharing the latest fertility information and research, interviewing World Leading Fertility Experts for her Conceive Baby Podcast and educating other Health Professionals at a speaker at Major Fertility Conferences.

https://www.instagram.com/tashajenningsnd/

https://www.facebook.com/tashajenningsnd

You can follow Lucy's active and engaging content on instagram www.instagram.com/twolinesfertility and her work at https://www.twolinesfertility.com.au/

Lucy Lines Bio:

Over Lucy’s first 17 years in the fertility ‘industry’ (12 of those as a clinical embryologist and global customer support embryologist and 5 in GP education) Lucy became increasingly frustrated over the ‘business’ aspect that was creeping in to much of the decision making within large IVF companies and the huge gaps that was creating for patients accessing those services.  Making patients feel like a ‘number’ on a conveyer belt of fertility treatment.   After a redundancy rather late in a rainbow pregnancy, (at 44 years old) she saw an opportunity to fill those gaps - with education, care, support, guidance and space for women and couples experiencing difficulties with their fertility - totally independent of the big businesses!  As a fully qualified and experienced embryologist, Lucy now offers her services through Two Lines Fertility - with her website, blog, courses and, of course, her 1:1 support, Lucy now helps women and couples feel empowered, and more importantly EDUCATED and in control of their fertility, whether they are right at the beginning of considering growing their families, or in the depths of IVF treatment.

You can find details about Liz Bancroft's evidence-based support program at www.hopeaffirmthrive.com.au, designed specifically for fertility populations with flexible scheduling to work around IVF and work commitments.

*Sensitive content in this episode regarding pregnancy loss.

About Sam: Dr Sam Sturrock is a Fertility Specialist at Monash IVF, based in Brighton and Cremorne. He supports people with fertility care, egg freezing and reproductive planning, and works closely with patients to help them feel informed and supported. With a strong belief in open and honest conversations, Dr Sturrock focuses on helping people understand their bodies and feel more in control of their next steps. He continues a family legacy in fertility care and brings a calm, approachable presence to the Monash IVF team.  Connect with Sam at drsamsturrock.com.au and Insta: @drsamsturrock

What began as a connection at the Australian Fertility Summit has evolved into a shared mission:
To reimagine how we speak about fertility, how we support one another, and how we hold the full spectrum of what it means to create family.

Together, Helen and Liz bring decades of experience—both professionally and personally—to this new chapter. Liz shares her decade-long fertility path, including six rounds of IVF before conceiving naturally at 46, after surrendering to a child-free future. Helen’s work as a fertility lifestyle practitioner is deeply rooted in a lifelong calling to motherhood and her passion for conscious conception.

This podcast is for anyone navigating fertility and family creation: Solo parents and same-sex couples

 Donor-conceived and surrogacy journeys Those just beginning and those who’ve been trying for years Those who carry grief, hope, uncertainty—or all three at once

Each episode brings together voices from both medical and holistic fields—IVF specialists, naturopaths, somatic therapists, and people with lived experiences—to bridge the gap between conventional care and whole-person healing. This is a place where:

• Vulnerability meets knowledge
• Medical meets integrative
• Personal stories become medicine
• No one walks the path alone

Whether you're navigating your own journey or walking beside someone you love, we invite you in.

Subscribe, share, or leave a review to help more people find this space of truth, tenderness, and transformation.

Subscribe, share, or leave a review to help more people find this space of truth, tenderness, and transformation.

Follow along @AustralianFertilitySummit on Instagram and Facebook.
To learn more about Helen’s work, visit helenzee.com

To learn more about Liz's work visit www.lizwalton.org

Find us on Instagram and Facebook @AustralianFertilitySummit. 

Please share this podcast, leave a review, or subscribe to help us support more people on this path. 

What if conception isn't just biology, but a profound spiritual calling that awakens what Helen Z calls our "seventh sense"? In this soul-stirring conversation, we explore the hidden dimensions of fertility through the lens of conscious conception—a holistic approach that honors the sacred connection between body, spirit, and the babies waiting to be born.

Helen shares her remarkable journey from pharmaceutical executive to fertility expert, revealing how her lifelong connection to the mysteries of conception began at just two years old. Through her work combining somatic therapy, relationship coaching, and lifestyle medicine, she's discovered that fertility challenges often reveal deeper stories waiting to be healed—from past trauma and fears about parenthood to profound spiritual awakenings.

The conversation takes us into the concept of "matricense"—the mysterious maternal calling that rewires our entire being—and the fascinating world of the "soul cradle" where spirit babies await the right frequency to enter human experience. Helen's insights completely transform how we understand fertility, suggesting that conception involves not just creating the right physical conditions, but opening energetic and spiritual pathways that welcome new life.

For anyone navigating their fertility journey, this episode offers a profound reminder: your womb is more than a physical organ—it's an "oracle of innate intelligence" and the first sacred home your child will know. Whether you're actively trying to conceive, healing from loss, or simply curious about the spiritual dimensions of parenthood, Helen's compassionate wisdom creates space for mystery and wonder in the creation of new life.

Listen as we explore how conscious conception bridges ancient wisdom with modern science, and discover how connecting to your body's deepest intelligence might be the missing piece in your fertility puzzle.

Find Helen at www.helenzee.com and join us at the Melbourne Fertility Expo on November 8, 2025.

For more information about Julie Tenner's work, find her on social media @julietenorlove, through her podcast "Nourishing the Mother," or download her free Resentment Decoder at julietenorlove.com/resentment.

Find Julie here:
https://www.instagram.com/julietenner.love/ https://www.facebook.com/julietenner.love/photos

To find Kat Wheeler http://www.reconnectedwoman.com

On instagram https://www.instagram.com/reconnected_woman/

 Find Sharna here;

@instituteofhealing_pl
For the soul-led woman building (or rebuilding) a sustainable business in sensitive spaces like grief, fertility, and pregnancy loss. 

 @instituteofhealing.losssupport

PLUS: www.sharnasouthan.com

www.sharnasouthan.com

https://www.sharnasouthan.com/epigensignup

What happens when your journey through fertility treatments doesn't end with a child? Sarah Roberts of The Empty Cradle joins us to explore the profound transition to permanent childlessness that one in five women will experience.

Sarah shares her deeply personal story of spending a decade trying to conceive, including multiple rounds of IVF, before eventually accepting that motherhood wasn't her path. With raw honesty, she describes the complex emotions she navigated – from the monthly "mini griefs" that accumulated over years of trying to the profound identity shift required when stepping away from fertility treatments. Most poignantly, she reveals how the medical system and society at large often fail to provide adequate support for this significant life transition.

This conversation expands beyond personal narrative to challenge cultural myths about grief and childlessness. Sarah explains how grief isn't something to "get over" but rather to integrate, describing it as an oscillating process between active mourning and restoration. She offers practical wisdom for processing loss while rebuilding a sense of identity and worth independent of parenting status. For women questioning their value in a society that often equates womanhood with motherhood, Sarah's perspective is both validating and liberating.

Drawing from her extensive counseling background and lived experience, Sarah explains how she created The Empty Cradle to fill the gap in support services. Her approach combines psychological understanding with deep compassion, acknowledging both the heartbreak and the possibility of transformation through this journey. The process she describes isn't about erasing grief, but expanding oneself to hold both the pain of what wasn't and the potential of what might be.

Whether you're personally navigating fertility struggles, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking greater understanding of diverse life experiences, this episode offers profound insights into resilience, identity, and finding meaning after loss. As Sarah reminds us in her closing thoughts: "You matter" – three simple words that carry immense healing power for anyone whose life hasn't followed the expected script.

You can find Sarah;

Website - The Empty Cradle is a healing community for childless women

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theemptyc

 Instagram: @central_egg_bank

Facebook: @Central Egg Bank - Egg Donation 

Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/Equenergy

Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/equenergy/

LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/company/equenergy

My link code is LIZ20 for 20% discount to try out this fabulous product.

Mel’s Links are;

Mel Kovacevic, founder of The Seed Cycle is a Functional Nutrition and EFT Practitioner. With her expertise in functional nutrition, intuitive eating practices, and EFT Tapping, Mel has helped her clients overcome limiting beliefs and heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Her current focus is on helping women restore hormone health using food as medicine, a subject about which she is deeply passionate. Mel's dedication to empowering women to reach their full potential is reflected in The Seed Cycle, which provides a done-for-you seed cycling solution delivered to customers' doorsteps every month. With the support and encouragement of her family, The Seed Cycle has flourished.

Email                     hello@theseedcycle.com.au

Accounts             accounts@theseedcycle.com.au             

Web                      www.theseedcycle.com.au

Phone                   1300 975 426

Facebook                 The Seed Cycle

Instagram                 the_seed_cycle

Pinterest                   @theseedcycle       

In this episode I talked to the lovely Heidi Prowse OAM about her journey in life. Which starts with learning she had endometriosis at a young age also being put on the pill. Her passion for supporting the community no matter where she was. Falling in love with a handsome man who had cystic fibrosis and traversing the highs and lows of their deep love in life. In the middle of this was looking at fertility and IVF and the best way to move forward. This is a very deep emotional an empowering story.

 We started hearing about Heidi story,

1.       Growing up in Tamworth NSW.

2.       Being told she had endometriosis at a young age.
5.       Found independence and a love of supporting the community at Boarding school.
6.       First award for supporting community at the school.
After school.
7.       Worked to the local newspaper.
8.       Went to Sydney and worked with Camp Quality.
9.       Learned about focusing on what was special in life.
10.   Created her mission to be a CEO by the time she was 30
 Canberra.
11.   Met her future husband.
12.   Learned he had cystic fibrosis.
13.   Learn about the care aspect of health and SF.
14.   Started the Santa shuffle in speedos.
Started working for cystic fibrosis,
16.   Story of Andy
17.   Writing an emergency will.
18.   Andy proposed and they got married.
Started a fertility journey,
20.   Had an operation to remove the endometriosis, 96% of men with cystic fibrosis have fertility issues.
21.   Needed IVF I knew it would be emotional.
22.   Deciding that 4 IVF's would be their total or we’re getting a dog
Andy became very sick with no more options,
23.   Received the news realise it was a time of self-care.
24.   Had news of a special new treatment
25.   Andy had a double lung transplant.
26.   Had to stop IVF.
Worst day was Andy passing,
27.   This broke me it was time to stop and heal.
28.   I had to sit in my well and be with my grief.
Now

29.   Stepping into being a labour candidate for Ginninderra

30.   An advocate for health and create changes.

Top tips.

With fertility and grief.

I love to use stories and the best way I can describe it is like being in Super Mario land and having to save Princess Peach. You have to work at one level of a time and get to know that level before you can progress to the next level.

Focus on what you have control over and let go of what you don't.

Talk to someone, a psychiatrist, a coach, or a counsellor someone that can support you and you can check in with.

Make time for yourself to care for yourself to create self-awareness.

I love music it can be a great healer.

When there is a decision to be made it is good to create a pros and cons board and identify what will work and won't, I find this a great way to find clarity.

And my word to finish off with is devoted, and being aware of what we devote our time to, and how we devote love for ourselves and others.

Heidi’s details.

This is my linktree to my various sites:

https://link.v1ce.co.uk/aaas3d/798176 

Cystic fibrosis website

www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/

Heidi Prowse OAM

Labor Candidate for Ginninderra
heidi.prowse@actlabor.org.au
0411 93 44 22
actlabor.org.au/heidi-prowse

In today's podcast we learn about Melissa and her passion of how we relate to ourselves, to our children to our families and what is the self-care aspect that we put in place. Self-care can be that little bit between coping and I’m not coping. When our cup is full, when we feel energised and able to deal with life, we can give to others but when our cup is empty, Our stress levels rise are coping behaviours decrease, our ability to give is lessened. We learn about Melissa and all she has to offer with her work in the world.

We talked about.

1.       Melissa's story and where she is from.

2.       What are the akashic records, and how they can support people.

3.       We discussed about the anxieties of getting pregnant, how that can continue in our lives. How these anxieties can create false belief systems and how to manage them.

Top Tips.

1.       Start by creating a space to breath in and to create time for your truth.

2.       Regulating our nervous system.

3.       Go on a personal develop mint journey.

4.       Work with creating acceptance.

We talked about The Holistic Wellness Taster Fair happening  this April 7th, 2024.

Melissa’s details and Socials:

Website – www.freindsofthelight.com.au

Website for the Holistic Wellness Taster – www.holisticwellnesstaster.com.au

Instagram - 

@holisticwellnesstaster

@friendsofthelight

Facebook – 

Melissa de Jong, Friends of the light, Holistic Wellness Events

In this episode Sarah Willoughby interviews Liz Walton and ask questions about the inaugural Australian fertility summit. We have a good in depth understanding of how the facility summit was born, how it is being created, and the passion for the project.

Liz talks about.

1.        Organising Australia’s first fertility summit.

2.       Creating a platform for fertility professionals and practitioners.

3.       Creating a supportive space for fertility and infertility.

4.       Fertility support and education.

5.       Fertility summit in Canberra on July the 20th 2024

Do go to the website www.Australianfertilitysumit.com
facebook - (20+) Facebook
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/australianfertilitysummit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

In this episode we discuss about gratitude and how to be aware of this in difficult times. Sarah Willoughby at myself going on a deep dive into the world of gratitude, how it can support us on a journey of health and fertility. And how gratitude can be a great support when times feel very difficult and challenging.

We discussed.

1.       what is gratitude - being thankful and seeing the good and the small things.

2.       Talked about the book the art of happiness by the Dalai Lama.

3.       Understanding the power of the present moment.

4.       How gratitude affected our fertility stories.

5.       Let's learn how to be thankful for now, the awareness of gratitude and what you have.

6.       The benefits of gratitude.

7.       Robert Emmons, the world's leading scientific expert on gratitude.

8.       Gabby Bernstein had a fertility journey and loss.

Our top gratitude hacks.

9.       Saying thank you. 

10.   Having three things that you're grateful for daily. 

11.   Taking time to breathe

12.   Having a gratitude journal

13.   Meditation

Thank you for listening to this episode, i trust you found something that would resonate for you. Please let us know your takeaways and thoughts on gratitude. Sending you all love.

Working with Sarah Willoughby;

1.            Links for Sarah Willoughby

2.            https://www.sarahwilloughby.com.au/

3.            https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-willoughby-2019/

4.            https://www.facebook.com/SarahWilloughbyAustralia

5.            https://www.facebook.com/sarah.willoughby.923

6.            https://www.instagram.com/sarahwilloughbyaustralia

7.            Links for Liz Walton

8.            Fertility coaching and emotional therapy in Australia - Liz Walton

9.            (10) Liz Walton Creation Coach | Canberra ACT | Facebook

10.          Elizabeth Fry Walton (@lizwalton_fertilitycoach) • Instagram photos and videos

11.          My Podcast

12.          https://open.spotify.com/show/4VMnGcmvF1WjTM1D7U2VNo?si=217a4f4da01244ff

In this episode Sarah Willoughby and I discuss how to navigate through lost hope at the end of the year and when we're going through Christmas and the silly season. We wanted to create an episode where we share both of our journeys and reflections. What we've learned and finish off with some wonderful take home tools, for you the listener that may be going through a very difficult time now. Prayer is supports you and hopefully brings peace to your heart.

Sarah's thoughts.

1.       Acknowledge all the emotions, they can be huge and overwhelming, this supports the body and nervous system for balance.

2.       There can be emotions of guilt and shame, again acknowledge them. It is OK to acknowledge these emotions.

3.       There is such a duality of feelings to navigate through.

4.       Ask yourself what do I need? To protect my heart, and to have boundaries?

5.       This can be a good time to be aware of boundaries, for yourself, for your heart, and for your being.

6.       Sarah reflected on some of her personal journey as well.

Liz's thoughts.

1.       Reflecting on Liz’s journey at end of every  year and how I had to change my thoughts or I may lose my sanity.

2.       The gift of the healing journey.

3.       We talked about guilt and shame.

Sarah shared a personal story for her.

The fertility journey is not always about getting the baby and getting pregnant. The inner journey and finding happiness within can be one of the main paths to tread.

We talked about what being enough is. 

That you are enough!

Some questions to ask yourself.

·         Why do you really want a baby?

·         What will a baby give you?

·         What does being a mother give you?

Tools and strategies to finish off the year with.

1.       Boundaries - setting boundaries can be a lifesaver.

a.       get clear on what is acceptable for you.

b.       what is not acceptable for you?

c.       it is OK to say no!

2.       Have an exit strategy – If you must go to a party or an event.

a.       create an exit plan.

b.       have a think of things that you can do or say, that support you.

c.       know when it is a good time to leave.

d.       you can prepare responses in advance just in case people ask.

3.       Look at connecting with others that are on a similar journey, as these are your tribe.

4.       Lots of guilt may come up, it is important to protect your heart and I know it's difficult as you don't want to upset others, this can be a challenge. So, it's good to have people that are in your tribe.

5.       This can be an opportunity to educate others, let them understand the real struggles and share what you need so they know how to support you.

6.       Create a personal mantra, some words that can support you at challenging times. This can also help to keep you centred.

7.       Creating your own new tradition, making positive change. This can be fun!

8.       Meditation is always a helpful tool.

9.       Journaling your journey.

10.   Honour your emotions, they are here f

In this episode I talk with Angie Liu who is a Qigong practitioner, passionate about Women's Health I'm focusing on chronic issues hormone issues, fertility, and women's cycles. We had a wonderful talk at how she supports Women's Health. We started and finished with 2 mini meditations. I trust you enjoy.

We talked about.

1.       We started with a lovely breath meditation for vertical alignment.

2.       We discussed Angie’s journey in life, starting with her mum and dad who both did Qigong.

3.       Angie had a shoulder injury and wanted to heal it and was looking for the right modality.

4.       She discovered Shanghai university and went off on a healing journey.

5.       We discussed what Qigong is and how it supports healing.

6.       A brief history of Qigong and it being a wellbeing practise.

7.       She learned a lot of self-healing techniques.

8.       Then met an amazing person who did Qigong and working with fertility.

9.       We looked at the difference between Qigong and Tai chi.

10.   Angie's journey then focused on Women's Health especially in this modern life and connecting to our femininity.

11.   We discussed Qigong and connecting with the womb.

12.   We looked at Qigong and a way to rewrite the code to fertility.

13.   We discussed how Qigong is medicine for the soul.

Angie shares some tips on fertility and Qigong and how to unwind the nervous system.

1.       Claim your space and time.

2.       The body does listen, and words have power, choose them wisely.

3.       Rewrite your path and be positive.

4.       Look at how you talk to your body and notice if it's positive or not.

5.       Connecting with the with the womb which is your sovereignty.

6.       Do a small exercise connecting with your body and the pathways to communicate with your body.

7.       A great affirmation is - I choose to live a vibrant life.

And then we finish with another beautiful mini meditation.

I trust you enjoyed this conversation.

How to find Angie Liu

Website is www.piniri.com.au

Email is angie@piniri.com.au

Mobile - 0412362301 

Also, Angie is co-hosting a Winter Retreat on the 24th of June 2024 from 1-5:30. The retreat aims to help you settle into the Water Element, a time where the kidney and bladder energy systems are most prominent. It’s a great opportunity to try a Qigong practice focused on helping you to restore your energy (especially from burn out or stress). 

More information can be found at: 

https://ambrosiaholistichealth.com.au/event/winter-restoration-mini-retreat/

I will also be running a Qigong for Stress and Burnout workshop in mid-late August and a Women’s health and Vitality workshop in September-October. Information on this is coming and will be on my website in the next coming weeks. 

This episode I talk with Ros Lockley who is a conflict coach, a breastfeeding counsellor and the founder and trainer of Communikeys.  She calls herself the coach that saves marriages and I loved that. To be able to Communicate with our loved ones is one of the most powerful things we can do. Yes, this can be one of the most challenging and difficult things to do. Lack of communication creates such breakdown between loved one and countries. We discuss all things around communication and the power of good communication.

We discuss – 

1.       communication and how to do it.

2.       The emotional problems 

3.       Anger and fear.

4.       Non-violent communication. Website - Home - NVC Australia

5.       Being emotionally literate.

6.       We can have the same values yet see the problem form different perspectives.

7.       Book Don Segal – Handy Brain

8.       Book Steven Covey - The Relationship Bank

9.       How Fertility can have a strain on a relationship and how important it is to talk about all that is happening.

10.   Self-Blame and this can lead to post-natal depression.

11.   Share tips on how to communicate with your partner when times are difficult.

Top Tips from Ros.

1.       Listen and check in with your body.

2.       Self Sooth

3.       Check in with you or use the words “I understand …”

4.       Remember is doesn’t always come easy, be gentle with yourself. It may not come naturally allow yourself time to work on this new way of connecting.

5.       Remember your doing the best you can.

How to find Ros Lockley;

www.communikeys.com.au

Mobile – 0448242101

Email – ros@communikeys.com.au

In today's episode I talked to a fertility acupuncturist called Holly Brocklebank who lives in Canberra, Australia. We discover what brought Holly 2 traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture and the work she does supporting people on a fertility path.

We started off with Holly's personal story, having an alternative mother that allowed her to see things in a different way.

1.       Holly was always interested in the connection with all things, that universe the seasons the elements and how they flow.

2.       Move to support inner healing and found art therapy.

3.       Found 5 element acupuncture.

4.       Discuss what is TCM and acupuncture.

5.       Chinese medicine called her.

6.       This is a system that can heal and find balance.

7.       Then she was called to support people in with fertility

8.       Talked about how TCM can support the IVF/fertility path.

9.       It's a spiritual journey with health as we talk about five element acupuncture.

10.   It balances the constitution of the body, mind and spirit and brings it back into wisdom.

Shares 2 testimonials.

1.       An Indian couple who had been trying for six years, lots of grief, despair, family pressure and husband has low sperm issues. Worked with then for 7 months and had a wonderful positive outcome.

2.       A couple in their early 30s had a miscarriage at 12 weeks, her body was in a lot of fatigue worked with taping to support her emotional state. Another positive outcome after working together.

A new programme is coming called Fertile Flow.

A 9-week programme that compliments any other work people are doing and also honours the men.

Top tips from Holly – 

1.       We are all capable with the right support, so anything is possible.

2.       Create space to be held and acknowledged.  Allow all emotions and honour the deeper journey.

3.    website: www.innatebeingtherapies.com

4.    instagram: https://instagram.com/innatebeingtherapies?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg==

5.    fB:https://www.facebook.com/InnateBeingTherapies?mibextid=LQQJ4d

In today's episode I talk with Louise Siwicki on her personal story of navigating infertility, IVF, working full time and how she found peace.

Louise was a high-flying business manager for a legal transportation company, working a full-time job and life was very busy.

Today Louise shares her story,

1.       In corporate for six years, with a fertility journey in the middle of all of that.

2.       Did not have much support from her workspace.

3.       Battled for six years with unexplained infertility, the doctors could find no reason why she was not getting pregnant.

4.       At 5 1/2 years in she was diagnosed with depression, her mental health was in a very bad place.

5.       This was a turning point, and it was time to look within.

6.       She started looking at hypnotherapy, a spiritual path and using acupuncture, to find peace and balance in her life.

7.       She found she was creating a healthy crew of complementary therapists around her, that can help her in both mind and body.

8.       She got married, which was a beautiful space to create.

9.       Roughly a year later she went back to the fertility Dr, had her blood tests and urine tests taken.

10.   The next day found out she was pregnant.

11.   This was where Louise really began to understand the mind body connection for healing on the difficult path of fertility or infertility.

12.   She was very nervous about being pregnant and went back to seek the support from her hypnotherapist and acupuncturist.

13.   She knew she had family generational trauma to look at and heal.

14.   She had been bullied badly at school.

15.   She didn't feel worthy of self-care and had to learn how to love herself.

16.   She is now grateful for her fertility journey, as it allowed her to heal her past, to find herself, love herself, and welcome children into her life.

Louise is top tip are.

1.       Self-care, it's so important to understand how powerful giving yourself time to heal time to be and time to love can be.

2.       Creating space to find joy, on a fertility journey joy can be difficult to find, so creating joy is so beneficial.

3.       Go for walks on the beach or in nature, paint sing, something that allows creativity within yourself.

4.       Allow space to stop and be yourself. Louise loves to do a body scan with your eyes closed and become aware of any tension and breathe love into the body, and notice the body releasing and easing.

Also, Louise has a fertility friends Friday virtual coffee catch up.

This is free to attend, in a Facebook group.

A way of giving back to all those women on a fertility journey to connect, to grow and to realise they're not alone.

How to find Louise 
https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2FLouiseSiwicki%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2Kr3d2w5ncNqV2QWpzPDVX0n-j6wwjm1-od-97TJAEXO6TeNdZD9Oz5bU&h=AT3sTNDaIaasEVscelqjiDk3ZC56RlsJt-93zdkEi0Il8bNyxcu-vk0p5aBE6fK25jrMi6sVEejuc0b70MJAm9is01viwk8aPrzMsgN1rWwXC-5gYyhriOFFwMwEDpYM8I_Nvr8mk50ot84MweE

In today's episode I talk with Sarah Willoughby about how we know it's time to have a baby. What is it that creates that decision and how do we know when we're ready to have a baby? We talk about our experiences, our stories and leave you with some great tips that we hope support you in knowing when you are ready for a baby and things to put into place.

We talk about

1.       how do you know when you're ready to have a baby.

2.       What is that decision to have a baby.

3.       How do you know when you're ready to have a baby.

We each give our top three tips on getting ready to have a baby.

1.       look at toxicity in your life, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.

Think to be fertile.

2.       Discuss voices and language in our head.

3.       New ways of being journey to self-love.

4.       Health on all levels

a.       understanding connection with body mind spirit

5.       Time to re-create a loving relationship with your body.

a.       if we attack ourselves the body gets confused.

6.       Self-care what is that?

a.       Not feeling enough

b.       Boundaries learning to say no.

c.       Learning to connect with our bodies and ourselves.

7.       Relationship with your partner.

a.       Learning to talk on a whole new level with your partner.

b.       Couples therapy

8.       We talk about products that we put on our body and making sure they are toxic free,

9.       we usually think after the baby I'll be happy.

a.       It's finding happiness now, and then any bonus is more magic.

I trust you find lots of beautiful tips in this episode.

Working with Sarah Willoughby;

1.       Links for Sarah Willoughby

2.       https://www.sarahwilloughby.com.au/

3.       https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-willoughby-2019/

4.       https://www.facebook.com/SarahWilloughbyAustralia

5.       https://www.facebook.com/sarah.willoughby.923

6.       https://www.instagram.com/sarahwilloughbyaustralia

7.       Links for Liz Walton

8.       Fertility coaching and emotional therapy in Australia - Liz Walton

9.       (10) Liz Walton Creation Coach | Canberra ACT | Facebook

10.   Elizabeth Fry Walton (@lizwalton_fertilitycoach) • Instagram photos and videos

11.   My Podcast

12.   https://open.spotify.com/show/4VMnGcmvF1WjTM1D7U2VNo?si=217a4f4da01244ff

It was such a thrill today to talk to Mel Kovacevic who has created a magnificent product called the Seed Cycle. The seed cycle works with the lunar calendar supporting hormonal health. Mel as a functional nutritionist with a passion for health, this passion whilst seeing her clients LED her to create the seed cycle. In this episode I talked to Mel about the seed cycle, how it works with our health supports a women's ministration cycle and fertility.

We talked about.

1.       Mel’s unhealthy relationship with food.

2.       How she was obsessed with being skinny.

3.       Diet and bingeing.

4.       Took a course in nutrition.

5.       Looking at core beliefs and emotions with food.

6.       Found a course on functional nutrition, how this helps the body to thrive.

7.       Seeing food as medicine.

8.       Found a modality called EFT, also known as tapping to support her self.

9.       Helped her find peace with her emotional issues.

10.   Became a fully-fledged EFT practitioner and opened her own practise, for Nutrition when she was a mom to a three year old.

11.   Working with clients she realised she needed something more, started adding seeds for her clients.

12.   The seed cycle was born.

13.   Phase one pumpkin and flax seed, seeds.

14.   Phase two sunflower and sesame seeds.

15.   The seeds are full of minerals, essential fatty acids which help balance oestrogen and progesterone.

16.   Discussed about hormonal balance, woman cycles, fertility and conception.

Top Tips.

·         Have your crew around you!

·         Have your seed cycling!

·         Support your body. 

o   Decrease endocrine disruptors, can cause issues with thyroid, cancer and menopause.

o   No processed foods.

o   Don't heat anything in plastic!!!!!

o   Skin care that's clean and pure.

o   Always wash veggies and fruit!

·         Focus on mindful and intuitive eating, honouring the body.

·         The seed cycle is great for Men’s hormonal balance as too.

IF you want to get the Seed Cycle for yourself www.the seedcycle.com.au

My link code is LIZ20 for 20% discount to try out this fabulous product.

Mel’s Links are;

Mel Kovacevic, founder of The Seed Cycle is a Functional Nutrition and EFT Practitioner. With her expertise in functional nutrition, intuitive eating practices, and EFT Tapping, Mel has helped her clients overcome limiting beliefs and heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Her current focus is on helping women restore hormone health using food as medicine, a subject about which she is deeply passionate. Mel's dedication to empowering women to reach their full potential is reflected in The Seed Cycle, which provides a done-for-you seed cycling solution delivered to customers' doorsteps every month. With the support and encouragement of her family, The Seed Cycle has flourished.

Email                     hello@theseedcycle.com.au

Accounts             accounts@theseedcycle.com.au             

Web          &

Today I have a great chat with Sarah Willoughby on our five top tips to find sanity, balance end piece on this very bumpy journey of fertility. We both share the top five things that saved us whilst on our journey of fertility. I hope you find them useful.

 We discussed; -

1.       Meditation – 

a.       Finding stillness in the mind how helpful this is when we become overwhelmed.

b.       Supports and helps connecting deeply with the self.

c.       Using visualisation and meditation

d.       Meditating with a candle flame, this was when Sarah so her baby girl in her meditation.

e.       I share the app called Aura

f.        I also share Marianne Williamson her meditation series cold meditations for a miraculous life. I found this helpful.

2.       Breath

a.       I talk about the detox breath.

b.       The box breath

c.       How breathing allows me to feel my body and reconnect.

3.       Music

a.       Sara talks about becoming numb on her infertility journey, and listening to music helped her to feel and then supported her to cry and release the emotions.

4.       Inner language

a.       I talk about an NLP technique called towards and away. How to be aware of where your focus are is, whether it's on what we want or on what we do not want. Becoming aware of our inner language can be a great way to start so we're not attacking ourselves.

5.       Swimming

a.       Sara talks about swimming, and it is something that helped her get it to a space of meditation and be in her body.

b.       She found swimming was so healing, and a space where she could just be.

6.       Create a new relationship with your body.

a.       Liz talks about how important it is to have a positive relationship with your body when you want to have a baby, and on a fertility journey. It's time to love the creation house.

7.       Nature

a.       Sara talks about how walking in nature can be very beneficial when feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Very good for grounding the body.

b.       And nature is a great place to call out and make your intention to have a baby.

8.       Knowing I am enough.

a.       Seeing the fertility journey as a gift, as an opportunity to heal the self. Which then helps us know we are enough to allow our baby to come through.

b.       Knowing the vulnerability and showing vulnerability can be one of the most courageous things we can do.

9.       Finding alternative therapies

a.       it's good to find your crew, the people around you who can support you a fertility journey that can support your healing. The journey can be full of stress and anxiety, so it is good to be able to see different therapists to support you at different times.

b.       Learning to trust the journey.

c.       Bringing awareness for yourself to allow you to create life and have your baby.

I had a brilliant chat with Sam Neffendorf on his journey of fertility. From infertility on a man’s perspective to living the life of his dreams supporting others in the healing journeys and feeling aligned in his life.

We talk about.

1.       Not feeling aligned in his work and life.

2.       all those limiting beliefs I've not feeling smart enough I'm not feeling fulfilled.

3.       lots of stress

4.       when the decision came to have children, it didn't work.

5.       Had himself tested from there was low mobility of his sperm.

6.       Was given the diagnosis of anti-sperm antibodies, and told IVF was the only option.

7.       The feelings of hopelessness and feeling very low.

8.       Had acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.

9.       Had body work.

10.   Three months later things better but still sub fertile.

11.   Continued working on myself and several months later we were pregnant.

12.   Trained in EFT, known as emotional freedom technique.

13.   Became very interested in health and the mind body connection and looking at and health methodology.

14.   Having a passion of living my dreams.

15.   I became a health practitioner.

16.   So many people can feel isolated and lonely, don't express who they are and are self-medicating, it's time to find a new way to heal.

17.   Sam created a new way to find who we are.

a.       Seeing failure as steps to move forward in life.

b.       claim, shame and guilt, people are not creating and fulfilling their lives = time to see a new way.

c.       Creating a programme of how Sam healed himself.

d.       He healed his eyesight.

e.       Healed his own gastro and digestive issues and learning from that to and move forward.

18.   Sam's top tips are - allow yourself to express who you are and supporting your body to move for example going to the gym a great way to support your mental health. 

Sam’s Details;-

Sam Neffendorf breaks people out of the life-long trances, behaviour patterns and beliefs that are keeping them sick, skint and stuck. As a META-Consciousness Trainer, EFT Trainer and Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner, he inspires people to stand up for themselves, reach new levels of health and realise their potential to have an amazing life. Tapping and Energy Psychology techniques enabled him to escape from corporate life into doing something he loves and, most importantly to become a dad naturally (twice), after being told that this would be very difficult by his GP.

Sam specialises in guiding people with chronic physical and mental conditions to understand the precise root cause of their illness and then learn how to heal themselves, so that they can avoid years of suffering and wasting £1000’s on trying every cure under the sun. As well as moving to new levels of health, they realise the secrets in their symptoms that can break them free from their conditioning, enabling them to evolve into a thriving life that is truly and richly theirs.

He now spends much of the year living in a beautiful part of Spain with his family and hosts exciting retreats, as well as working online with people worldwide, both individually and in groups.

Join the waitlist to hear about Sam’s new Fearless Pursuits workshop to resolve fear of failure and self-doubt in your life here - https://eftnow.kartra

In this episode Sarah and I, talk about our own journy with  IVF journey and how it started for us.

1.       We share how each of us found out that we had to do IVF.

2.       Dealing with all the stages of IVF and injections.

3.       Dealing with birth trauma.

4.       Dealing with daily life, IVF and the IVF medication.

5.       Talking egg collection.

6.       Sarah talks about her overstimulation and how that nearly took her life.

7.       Liz talks about her emotional journey and upheaval.

8.       And support through IVF.

9.       Then we share some tips to survive IVF and different tools that helped us.

Sarah’s book Called Infertility Saved My Life 

Infertility Saved My Life: Healing PCOS from the Inside Out by Morgan James Publishing is available now from all online retailers and global bookstores or order a signed author copy from www.sarahwilloughby.com.au/infertilitysavedmylife 

Links for Sarah Willoughby

https://www.sarahwilloughby.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-willoughby-2019/

https://www.facebook.com/SarahWilloughbyAustralia

https://www.facebook.com/sarah.willoughby.923

https://www.instagram.com/sarahwilloughbyaustralia

Links for Liz Walton

If you would like to contact me to see how I can support you on your journey of Fertility, Health and life please do connect.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation.

Here are my details – Links for Liz Walton

Fertility coaching and emotional therapy in Australia - Liz Walton

(10) Liz Walton Creation Coach | Canberra ACT | Facebook

Elizabeth Fry Walton (@lizwalton_fertilitycoach) • Instagram photos and videos

My Podcast

We discuss; -

1.       Grief is a part of life; it is important in healing.

2.       What we feel we can heal.

3.       To shut down or shut off can create disease.

4.       Suppressed grief and sadness can lead to depression, victim heard, loss of hope, blame, unhappiness, and sickness.

5.       Grief needs to be recognised and expressed to heal.

6.       Loss is so extremely difficult.

7.       Prolonged sadness and grief can mainly be focused on the past and limit moving forward.

8.       We talk about Sarah’s book infertility saved my life and there is a chapter on grief, where she talks about the 8 stages of grieving.

9.       Sarah shares her story of grief in IVF.

10.   Grief has no manners.

11.   Talked about life not turning out as an anticipated.

12.   The two weeks wait on grieving.

13.   miscarriage, still birth and abortion.

14.   Unexplained infertility

15.   we talk about our stories of grieving and share a few other stories.

How To Support; -

1.       We look at releasing guilt.

2.       Putting hands on the body and working with a Hawaiian process

a.       Called Ho’oponopono meaning making things right.

3.       Journaling to let go.

4.       Writing a letter.

5.       Offer your light to the angels.

6.       Have a ceremony to say goodbye.

7.       Other modalities are using EFT or tapping, The Journey and hypnotherapy.

Sarah’s book Called Infertility Saved My Life 

Infertility Saved My Life: Healing PCOS from the Inside Out by Morgan James Publishing is available now from all online retailers and global bookstores or order a signed author copy from www.sarahwilloughby.com.au/infertilitysavedmylife 

Links for Sarah Willoughby

https://www.sarahwilloughby.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-willoughby-2019/

https://www.facebook.com/SarahWilloughbyAustralia

https://www.facebook.com/sarah.willoughby.923

https://www.instagram.com/sarahwilloughbyaustralia

Links for Liz Walton

If you would like to contact me to see how I can support you on your journey of Fertility, Health and life please do connect.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation.

Here are my details – Links for Liz Walton

Fertility coaching and emotional therapy in Australia - Liz Walton

(10) Liz Walton Creation Coach | Canberra ACT | Facebook

Elizabeth Fry Walton (@lizwalton_fertilitycoach) • Instagram photos and videos

My Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4VMnGcmvF1WjTM1D7U2VNo?si=217a4f4da01244ff

It is also on Apple podcasts

In this episode I talked to Zoe a mother of five, four of them living at her home in one Wongawden which is the bottom of mount tambourine in the Gold Coast Australia.

We hear a little of Zoe’s life a busy mother with four children. And her life transformation of wondering whether to have another child or not. This decision was then taken away from her she got pregnant at the age of 46, which she thought was a miracle.

We discussed;-

1.       The gratitude of life.

2.       Negativity from the doctors and nurses.

3.       Having a geriatric pregnancy and what that meant to her.

4.       Test complications, as Zoe had excess water.

5.       Bullying from the doctors with the need to terminate.

6.       This pregnancy was Zoe’s gift.

7.       Being told her baby has try Sony 18, which is Edward syndrome.

8.       Being told this is not compatible with life.

9.       Following my heart.

10.   Going into deep surrender.

11.   I couldn't not do it.

I asked the question what was the moment you knew to choose to allow Judah to stay?

1.       Learning about his condition from connected people in America.

Had a C-section delivery and ask the doctors to have hope.

It took ages for her to hear Judah's cry.

Zoe chose to share this journey on Facebook calling it the path of life.

2.       living moment by moment.

3.       Learning to have peace within.

We are now three years later.

1.       Zoe felt she had such an amazing journey having Judah.

2.       her lessons were –

3.       in my vulnerability I saw my strength and that is love.

4.       My next breath is, there is nothing greater going deeper into our journey of life.

5.       A letting go of feeling tired and sick.

6.       I had to decide and Judah made the decision for me.

7.       Judah gave me a voice and I live with his legacy.

8.       Zoe is still coping and living with grief, and yet grateful every day.

9.       The mind can create such torment, so let go.

10.   Seek the peace within, love always remains.

Three main words Zoe lives by is gratitude, peace and love and thoughts are our life.

If you would like to contact me to see how I can support you on your journey of Fertility, Health and life please do connect.

I offer a free 20-minute consultation.

Here are my details – Links for Liz Walton

Fertility coaching and emotional therapy in Australia - Liz Walton

(10) Liz Walton Creation Coach | Canberra ACT | Facebook

Elizabeth Fry Walton (@lizwalton_fertilitycoach) • Instagram photos and videos

My Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4VMnGcmvF1WjTM1D7U2VNo?si=217a4f4da01244ff

It is also on Apple podcasts

Talking with Robyn Harris on The Body knows Health

In this episode I talk with Robin Harris on how connecting with the body can create health and such positive changes in the body.

·         We talk about symptoms in our body hold wisdom.

·         The body is always making an adaptation to find health.

·         Understanding that there is wisdom in our disease.

·         Our survival strategy

·         When we address the pain, the behaviour will change in our body.

·         We talk about sick care rather than health care in our system today.

·         Understanding what the need really is when we are sick.

·         Looking at what causes wellbeing.

·         We look at Robyn’s perception of what is going deeper in health.

·         Talking about taking away the fear of disease.

·         The process of being curious.

·         Connecting to our senses and self very softly.

·         The questions we can ask ourselves for creating health.

·         Robbins top tips for health

o   Giving back to your body is OK.

o   Creating a listening dialogue with the body.

o   Be curious with your self-compassion.

o   Be aware of yourself talk.

o   And you really are the expert of your own body.

o   Nature is a great place to spend time connecting with yourself

o   Fresh air

o   Natural sunlight has a lot of healing powers

How to connect with Robyn Harris;-

Website -  https://equenergy.com

 You can also find Robyn on social media at:

Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/Equenergy

Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/equenergy/

LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/company/equenergy

Monica is an IVF Coach and like me has had a big journey on her path to create a baby. Today she shares her story of how she went through blocked tubes, 5 cycles of IVF a still birth had 2 beautiful babies in the end.

Monica comes from a very big Columbian family where everyone was so fertile, it seemed that the men in her family only had to look at a woman andd babies were created. but when it came to her journey creating a baby did not come so easily, and in that a huge emotional journey began.

in today's episode we talked about; -

1.       Monica’s journey in life and finding out she had blocked fallopian tubes.

2.       her five IVF cycles

3.       a missed miss cycle.

4.       a still birth at 39 weeks, due to a blood clot.

5.       Three months later had an IVF but it got messed up.

6.       Talking about financial burden and her relationship was in trouble.

7.       needing a break from the fertility journey. So so hold on

8.       year and a half later tried their last cycle, saying it will be what it will be!

9.       Got pregnant with twins, one twin was lost.

10.   gave birth to baby girl.

11.   my pain became my purpose, to be an advocate for others.

Monica’s biggest learning –

·         Learning about miscarriage and understanding the pain off loss.

·         My journey of still birth, and going through that pain.

What is your biggest message – 

·         Our bodies health is so important in creating children, health and as we move forward in life.

·         In times of deep emotional turmoil to look within our heart, as the best answers are there. 

·         Monica Bivas is a Mindset & Holistic Fertility Coach, Speaker, and author of the book "The IVF Planner. A Personal Journal to Organize Your Journey Through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with Love and Positivity, published by Balboa Press. She is a married mother of 2 beautiful IVF Daughters and one stepdaughter. She is the founder of the The IVF Journey, a safe space for women and couples (no matter their sexual preferences) to find support, inspiration, hope and connection between one another. Monica is a Certified Fertility Coach from the Wholesome Fertility Program and is a Coach in Training from the Hormone Puzzle Program too.  She specializes in mindset & Emotional support for individuals and couples Trying to Conceive via ART, like IVF or IUI, as well as emotional support in Pregnancy and Infant Loss.

·         Her coaching comes along with fertility resources, like PDF Guides, Meditation Series, Fertility Crystals and Fertility Coloring Books.  Monica’s Clients can feel her positive energy and authentic love, and through it gain inspiration and trust to walk this roller coaster of emotions in a more confident and positive way and get closer to reach the goal of motherhood. 

·         Monica promotes her programs inspired by her own experience with IVF. Her road to motherhood was not an easy one and she knows what is to walk in the shoes of fertility issues.

·         Monica was a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, Thrive Global & she has been a guest in most of the well-known fertility podcasts like The Fertility Warriors Podcast and the Beat infertility Podcast among others, as well as in the Dynamic Women Talk Radio & Wise health for Women

This episode I talk with the lovely Sarah Willoughby who is also a fertility coach about guilt. The path to creating a baby is paved with so much guilt, and why is that?

We discuss about guilt and what it is.

Emotionally guilt lowers our energy system, and our immune system so plays a big part over our health. we spend so much time trying to be healthy and yet the emotions we feel on this journey of fertility can create self-sabotage.

We talk about primary guilt for example husband, family, life not turning out as we wanted to, relationships.

and then we talk about secondary guilt for example money and how we feel it could be better spent possibly then on a journey of fertility. How bodies, constantly wanting to talk or not talk about our journey.

What we focus on grows! If that is the premise, then what are we looking at or focusing on to create? Is it what we want or not?

We looked at two books: -

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L Hay – this was a book that for both of us opened u the idea of creating a life we want to live and healing ourselves.

The Secret Language of Your Body by Inna Segal 

I finish with a small process from this book to support the feelings of Guilt in our bodies.

Finish off with how we can all help ourselves; -

Recognise where we are and acceptance! 

Working on inner compassion

Changing the focus 

Know your Enough! 

And have your crew around, the therapist and friend or family that can support you emotionally and physically on your journey.

Links for Sarah Willoughby

https://www.sarahwilloughby.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-willoughby-2019/

https://www.facebook.com/SarahWilloughbyAustralia

https://www.facebook.com/sarah.willoughby.923

https://www.instagram.com/sarahwilloughbyaustralia

Links for Liz Walton

Fertility coaching and emotional therapy in Australia - Liz Walton

(10) Liz Walton Creation Coach | Canberra ACT | Facebook

Elizabeth Fry Walton (@lizwalton_fertilitycoach) • Instagram photos and videos

My Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4VMnGcmvF1WjTM1D7U2VNo?si=217a4f4da01244ff

It is also on Apple podcasts

I am really excited to be sharing the mike with the lovely Sarah Willoughby. We are both fertility coaches and have a passion to support people on their fertility and health and journey of life. But both our paths are so different. I love how we can both bring to the table all our personal experience and knowledge in this area.

Today we talk about how to start or re start the year. The stress and anxiety we can put ourselves under. Our perceptions of what we feel life should be, and how it is turning out. When we plan life, and it is nothing like that. We chat about our own journeys and how that impacted us, plus the different tools we discovered that were helpful.

We Discussed.

·         January can be a great time to stop and just rest. And it is totally fine to give yourself the permission to stop.

·         This can be a great time to thrive.

·         Be gentle with yourself as the perception to start the year with a bang, can be overwhelming.

·         Remember if we are in a state of being we are still creating.

·         We both talk about our own journeys and how we did and did not cope over the years on our personal path.

What saved us;-

·         Meditation 

·         Breath work

·         Connecting to nature

·         Looking at our language, is it fertile?

·         Nurturing the self

·         Looking at how we can be fertile I mind and body

·         Finding ways to be present

Finishing off with

·         Ways to be creative and find your creativity

·         Bring joy and laughter

·         Prioritise the self

·         Reclaim who we are

·         Find a place of acceptance

·         Reframe Life and live

Book we talked about was Dying to be me by Anita Moorjani

Links for Sarah Willoughby

https://www.sarahwilloughby.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-willoughby-2019/

https://www.facebook.com/SarahWilloughbyAustralia

https://www.facebook.com/sarah.willoughby.923

https://www.instagram.com/sarahwilloughbyaustralia

Links for Liz Walton

Fertility coaching and emotional therapy in Australia - Liz Walton

(10) Liz Walton Creation Coach | Canberra ACT | Facebook

Elizabeth Fry Walton (@lizwalton_fertilitycoach) • Instagram photos and videos

My Podcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/4VMnGcmvF1WjTM1D7U2VNo?si=217a4f4da01244ff

It is also on Apple podcasts

This episode I have the great honour to talk to Sarah Willoughby, who like myself also had a long and very emotional journey of fertility or Infertility depending on which way you like to see it.  But our paths are both so different.

For Sarah, she had a journey that included PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), premature birth of her first child, secondary infertility, hyper ovarian stimulation which nearly took her life. This is a huge personal journey of growth, endurance, and resilience.

We Discussed; -

·         Being diagnosed with PCOS at 5 years old.

·         14 yrs. old went on the pill and the problem went away.

·         Having a terrible relationship with her body.

·         Got pregnant with first child no problem but, he was a premature baby.

·         Then had a journey to find the self and secondary infertility.

·         Started her working life in corporate.

·         2 years later had a missed miscarriage very painful.

·         Working with her cycles, learning about her body.

·         Grief and honouring  her baby.

·         Looking at fertility clinics in the UK and overseas.

·         Suffered from hyper ovarian stimulation and nearly took her life.

·         Pregnant again with twins but it did not work.

·         Started a new life in Australia.

·         Fell Pregnant naturally and had a little girl at 38 weeks very challenging.

·         Tried for a 3rd pregnancy and it happened, and all went well this time.

Biggest Learning for Sarah was how important it is to have a healthy relationship with your body.

Top Tips to share.

·         Always ask questions so you know where you are and what is happening.

·         Have boundaries.

·         It is ok to say NO from a loving space.

·         Take care of yourself, be compassionate and kind to yourself.

·         Have fun.

·         Reframe – lets love ourselves.

·         Put things in your diary or schedule every day to look forward to.

·         Don’t stop living your life.

We also shared that we will both be sharing this podcast once a month to talk about the deep emotional issues that a journey of life and fertility issues pose.  

Issues such as grief, stress, self-hate, body issues, guilt, anger etc… all huge issues that happen on a life path.

How to work with Sarah Willoughby

Sarah Willoughby is an Infertility Coach, Transformation Coach, Bestselling Author,

Speaker and Reiki Practitioner.

Passionate about empowering people to heal, love themselves, achieve more and

transform their lives, Sarah guides her clients to reconnect with themselves and find

the answers that lie deep inside.

Her podcast appearances and inspiring articles on infertility, life and spirituality have

reached millions of people worldwide. In July 2022 Thinkers360 awarded Sarah the

8th Thought Leader in Health and Wellness.

Sarah’s book, ‘Infertility Saved My Life: Healing PCOS from the Inside Out’, exposes

the raw teaching moments of Sarah’s journey to self-love through Polycystic Ovary

Syndrome and secondary infertilit

Welcome to another wonderful podcast and this week I am talking to Vanessa Lovell who is an artist, intuitive and healer.

Nessa's main theme in her life has been magic – seeking it, finding it, experiencing it and creating it.

In this episode we talk about Nessa’s journey of deciding to donate her eggs and how  2 different families found joy. How she came to this decision and amazing way it all unfolded.

We chatted about;

·         Nessa’s story from having children, having something happen to her son which led her to wanting to offer her eggs.

·         Why donate your egg’s?

·         She is on an ABC documentary called Keeping  Australia Alive.

·         Is it Ok to have donor eggs, the thoughts that can come when this becomes part of a fertility journey.

·         Nessa discussing that when she donated her eggs she knew, once implanted it was not her child. Her metaphor she gave was about donating blood.

·         Love is not genetics.

·         What is the fear about egg donation?

·         Love them for who they are, not genetics.

·         Donting to a stranger, the impact and altruism.

·         Ness shares some anecdotes of the children.

·         Other side of egg donation.

·         Nessa’s work with Energy Imprinting and how this supports women on a fertility journey.

·         Finish with Nessa’s thoughts on egg donation and being open to receive as this is in itself a huge journey for women.

Nessa Lovell Bio

Nessa Lovell is an artist, inuitive, healer, guide, mother and wife from the beautiful Yass Valley, in NSW, Australia. Nessa’s main theme in her life has been magic - seeking it, finding it, experiencing it, creating it. Throughout her journey as a young, solo Mum to a face painting fairy, to an artist who weaves magic into her artworks, Nessa has sought to imbue her life and her offerings with a sense of wonder, magic and transformation. Currently Nessa uses her knowledge and experience of energetic and emotional clearing techniques, essential oils, colour therapy, spiritual healing and energy work to create beautiful abstract artworks brimming with their own unique magic. Once created, Nessa can ‘read’ these artworks - taking their new owners on a journey through the colours and patterns and how they relate to their lives. Nessa creates artworks with collective messages daily so follow her to discover these magical pieces.

Nessa’s Links nessalovell | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

My 5 top Tips are.

1.       Bring back your Power.

When my body didn’t work, and I felt everyone around me was getting pregnant. I assumed I and my body was broken. I need to be fixed and it was outside of my power.

 So, I handed over my body to the doctors to what I assumed, could fix my body. Now in reality that is not quite true. My body is part of me, and I really needed to learn that I had to take back my power and realise I did have the resources inside me to move forward.

2.       Create a new way of having a healthy relationship with my body.

I found it important to reconnect with my body. Hating it (my body) for not doing what I thought it could not do, was not helping my fertility case at all. 

I found a new way to connect with my body and ultimately myself. Using my healing hands (we all have them) my words and my heart, my visualisation to reconnect to my body.

I talk about ways of touching the body with your hands to find connection, to find peace and create a new way to love your body. 

Think about it if we are hating our body how can it create?

3.       Self-Healing Process

Here I share I lovely Self-healing process that I give to my clients and one that I love to do now I know, it creates such change in my body and mind.

I love the Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono. Which is a practise of forgiveness and reconciliation. This is so beautiful.

This encompasses 4 small sentences.

I am sorry

Forgive me

Thank you

I love you

With your won healinjg hands (as we all have them) place your hands on the ares of your body that you wish to connect to and say these words to. This is a beautiful personal process that will create emence healing. 

Allow all tears to flow and go with the process to reconnect with your body. Your body will thanks you.

I have also shared that on Spotify or which ever music platform you use there are several artists that have put these words to music, and I tend to put one of those songs on and just allow the process to happen.

4.       Toxicity in your Life

Here is discuss what is toxic in your life and to become aware of it.

Looking at all the levels toxicity may play out in your life.

Emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically. 

As it is time to become aware of where this plays out and find a way to separate, heal or let go of it.

An area I talk about are your self-care products, kitchen and laundry products and all household products. Looking at where you can now choose a much healthier option for you.

5.       Self-care and Self-love for The Self

Time to implement some time for you. 

What does that mean for you?

Is this something that you do or not?

Take time to put you first and give yourself some you time. Check in with yourself.

Help you feel good, supported, relaxed, and nurtured.

Creating space for creation to happen.

I finish taking about the saying;

‘When the student is ready the teacher will appear”

This is how I feel when I look back on my journey.  

What if all of this is happening for you and not to you.

 Life can work magic.

Do find me

website - www.lizwalton.com
facebook - Liz Walton Creation Coach
Instagram - Lizwalton_fertilitycoach

• Who Julie Tenner is and learn about her work
• My story and please note we do talk about sexual abuse which may be triggering
• Our ability to express life and the spectrum we can identify with 
• How we can amplify our energies
• There is no lack
• How to explore and reclaim our creative force 
• How to make this a reality in your life
• What you will do differently
• Sexuality with the self
• Loving our womb
• Sexual health - where are you? 

We will finish off with a womb healing exercise -  3 deep breaths as we breathe into our body, our womb, and our temple of the goddess.

Continue the Conversation here ;

Fertility coaching and emotional therapy in Australia - Liz Walton

(20+) Liz Walton Creation Coach | Canberra ACT | Facebook

Elizabeth Fry Walton (@lizwalton_fertilitycoach)


Find Julie Tenner here ;

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/lovejulietenner

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/julietenner.love/?hl=en

Website 

https://julietenner.love/

Podcast – The Deeper Practitioner Podcast – download where you get your podcasts

https://open.spotify.com/show/4m9wvnhztltUS4PegF7enO?si=pIuLyRoMTDamk7jQ0icZPA

Free mini-program: Seen, Felt, Known - Feminine energy 101 

https://julietenner.love/seen

Nourishing the Mother Podcast – download where you get your podcasts

Apple link:

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nourishing-the-mother/id1013746031

Spotify link:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0yIILPdXVQ7C0vdepKlBE4

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/nourishingthemother

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/nourishingthemother/?hl=en

• My Journey of Life
• My journey of fertility
• who i am today

then what i woudl like you the listener to get out of this.

A warm cup of healing medicine to sooth all parts of your being.

thanks you for being part of this and taking your soul to a new level.