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One of the hardest parts of fertility is feeling like you’re starting over every month. A period comes. Hope drops. Another cycle begins. And despite everything you’re doing, it can be difficult to know whether you’re actually moving forward. In this episode of **The Conception Channel**, Dr. Spence Pentland introduces the **Yinstill 3-Phase Fertility Roadmap**, a framework developed through more than 20 years of clinical experience to help patients understand where they are in their fertility journey and what their body may need next. The three phases are: 🌱 **SHIFT — Do** Restore the foundations. Sleep, nutrition, movement, hydration, breathing, nature, love and connection. Small changes practiced consistently begin creating greater capacity. ✨ **TRANSFORMATION — Become** As those foundations strengthen, the body begins to change. Energy, sleep, digestion, stress resilience, cycles and ovulation may improve. You begin to feel more like yourself again. ❤️ **MANIFESTATION — Manifest** This is about readiness. Maintaining what you’ve built while supporting conception, IVF, implantation, pregnancy or whatever the next expression of your healthier biology becomes. The roadmap isn’t a promise of pregnancy or a rigid timeline. It’s a way to stop measuring your entire fertility journey by one question: **“Am I pregnant yet?”** You are not starting over every month. You are moving through a process. **Do. Become. Manifest.**

What happens when the fertility testing looks reassuring, ovulation is happening, the tubes are open, and yet pregnancy still isn’t happening? In this episode of The Conception Channel, Dr. Spence Pentland shares the story of a woman in her late thirties who had been trying to conceive for several years and was beginning to feel the increasing pressure of time. Rather than searching for another hidden diagnosis, the conversation shifted toward a different question: What is this body asking for? Through her story, Spence explores the subtle opportunities that can sometimes be overlooked in fertility care — shorter menstrual cycles, circulation, movement, nourishment, sleep, recovery, male fertility, and the cumulative effect of our everyday rhythms. You'll hear why: • Regular doesn't always mean optimal • Fertility may not be the season for intermittent fasting • Movement can be an important part of supporting reproductive physiology • Small, consistent changes can matter more than dramatic interventions • Male fertility deserves attention even when a semen analysis looks reassuring • Age deserves respect - but it should never replace hope This episode also explores the philosophy behind the three phases of the Yinstill Fertility Method™: Shift → Transformation → Manifestation, and why preparing for pregnancy isn't simply about chasing conception. It's about creating the healthiest environment possible for new life to begin. If you've ever thought, “Everything seems normal… so why isn't this happening?”, this episode is for you. This episode is based on a real clinical case. Certain identifying details have been changed to protect patient privacy while preserving the clinical journey, emotional experience, and treatment principles.

The Biology of Preparing for New Life What if pregnancy doesn't actually begin at conception? In this episode of The Conception Channel, Dr Spence Pentland explores a perspective that blends modern reproductive science with thousands of years of clinical observation: that the journey toward pregnancy begins long before a positive test. We explore how the health of an egg is influenced by years of biology, why epigenetics is changing the way we think about fertility, and how preparing for pregnancy is really about preparing the healthiest possible beginning for another human being. In this conversation, you'll learn: 🧬 Why conception is only one moment in a much longer biological story 🌿 How lifestyle, stress, inflammation, sleep, and nutrition influence reproductive health ✨ What epigenetics teaches us about fertility and future generations ☯️ The fascinating connection between modern science and the Chinese medicine concept of Jing (Pre-Heaven Essence) ❤️ Why preparing for pregnancy is one of the greatest gifts you can give your future child This episode isn't about perfection or creating pressure. It's about understanding that every positive change you make today becomes part of the environment from which new life begins. To learn more about Yinstill's clinical philosophy and approach to fertility care, visit 👉 https://yinstill.com #fertility #infertility #getpregnant #modernfertility

Most fertility conversations begin with tests, diagnoses, timelines, and treatment plans. This one begins somewhere different. In this foundational episode of the Yinstill Fertility Method™, Dr. Spence Pentland explores a whole-person approach to fertility that looks beyond hormone levels and lab results to understand the broader patterns influencing reproductive health. Drawing from over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Pentland explains why fertility rarely exists in isolation. Sleep quality, nervous system regulation, digestion, stress physiology, inflammation, emotional wellbeing, lifestyle rhythms, and recovery capacity all influence how the body communicates and functions. When these systems lose coherence, fertility often becomes more challenging—not because the body is broken, but because it is adapting to the demands being placed upon it. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why fertility is often a reflection of overall physiological resilience • The critical difference between preparation and outcome • How chronic stress and nervous system overload can influence reproductive function • Why rhythm and consistency matter more than intensity and perfection • The role of sleep, digestion, recovery, and emotional health in fertility care • How to think about "normal" lab work when symptoms persist • Why fertility treatment and IVF should be viewed as tools, not threats • The importance of supporting both partners throughout the fertility journey • How loss, disappointment, and uncertainty can impact the body long after the event has passed • Why progress often appears quietly before it becomes obvious Whether you are trying to conceive naturally, preparing for IUI or IVF, navigating unexplained infertility, recovering from pregnancy loss, or simply looking for a more grounded and compassionate approach to reproductive health, this episode provides a framework for understanding fertility through the lens of rhythm, readiness, and whole-person care. You do not need to have all the answers today. You do not need to control every variable. You do not need to carry the entire journey alone. Your job is not to force the outcome. Your job is to create the conditions that allow it to emerge. Welcome to the Yinstill Fertility Method™.

What happens when pregnancy came easily the first time, but the next attempt ends in loss?

In this episode of The Conception Channel, Dr Spence Pentland shares a real clinical case that reflects a common and often confusing fertility experience.

This episode follows a woman in her mid-30s who conceived her first pregnancy quickly and without difficulty. After birth, she moved through postpartum recovery while carrying ongoing sleep disruption, work stress, and the demands of early motherhood. When a subsequent unplanned pregnancy ended early, the question became not what went wrong, but what had shifted.

In this conversation, you'll learn:
• Why many early losses are chromosomal and not a personal failure
• How nervous system load and sleep disruption influence implantation and early pregnancy stability
• Why immune balance and inflammation matter after miscarriage
• How acupuncture supports regulation, circulation, and recovery
• Why male factor health still matters, even when conception happened before

This episode is not about fear or urgency. It is about calming the system, rebuilding reserves, and supporting the body in doing what it has already proven it can do.

Listener note:
This episode is based on a real clinical case. To protect privacy, identifying details have been changed. The clinical journey, emotional experience, and treatment principles are real.

To learn more about Yinstill's clinical philosophy and approach to fertility care, visit
👉 https://yinstill.com

#fertility #infertility #getpregnant

What happens when everything looks normal, but pregnancy still hasn't happened?

In this episode of The Conception Channel, Dr Spence Pentland shares a real clinical case that reflects a pattern many women experience quietly and often without a diagnosis.

This case follows a woman in her early 30s with regular cycles, clear ovulation, and no alarming test results, yet conception had not occurred after many months of trying. When the full picture is explored, the missing piece is not egg quality, hormones, or timing, but nervous system load.

You'll hear how chronic mental demand, ongoing life pressure, and subtle sleep disruption can keep the body in a state of readiness rather than receptivity, even when ovulation is consistent. Dr Pentland explains how fertility depends on physiological safety, why regulation matters for implantation, and how acupuncture supports the shift from sympathetic dominance into a more fertile state.

This episode also explores the shared nature of fertility, including why male factor health matters even when cycles appear normal, and why early inclusion supports better outcomes over time.

This conversation is not about quick fixes or guarantees. It is about understanding fertility as a state the body enters when it feels supported, settled, and safe.

To learn more about Yinstill's clinical philosophy, educational resources, and approach to fertility care, visit https://yinstill.com.

Listener note:
This episode is based on a real clinical case. To protect privacy, identifying details have been changed. The clinical journey, emotional experience, and treatment principles are real.

Alice D. Domar, Ph.D. Hands down the most experienced and published mind in the field of reproductive psychology.

This interview will introduce you to Dr Domar and her long standing dedication to influencing the reproductive health field and its need to integrate psychological care as standard practice in conventional fertility care and IVF. 

So much valuable information tucked into this podcast, but she does boil it all down to 4 main recommendations…

1. Do not suffer in silence, seek out mental health care
2. Don't expect your partner to feel the same way you do
3. Your relationship with your REI is important, switch doctors if necessary
4. You do not have to go to that baby shower

ABOUT DR. 'ALI' DOMAR

Dr. Domar is a health psychologist 1987 who focuses on the application of mind/body medicine to women's health issues. Her plethora of research focuses on the relationship between stress and infertility, with a focus on the impact of cognitive behavioral interventions as well as access to care and patient retention.

Alice "Ali" Domar, Ph.D., joined Inception Fertility in 2022 as Chief Compassion Officer. She is also a senior staff psychologist in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School. 

Dr. Domar is on the board for Parents Magazine and served 10 years on the board of Resolve, the National Infertility Association. She is the author of eight books, including Conquering Infertility and Patient-Centered Assisted Reproduction: How to Integrate Exceptional Care with Cutting Edge Technology, and is the co-creator of the apps FertiCalm and FertiStrong. She is a former chair ASRM's mental health professionals group.

RESOURCES / REFERENCES

HARVARD CV  [https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/28392] - This includes a listing of all the research discussed & published by Dr. Domar.  

INCEPTION [https://inceptionfertility.com/] - a network of brands that touches every stage of the fertility lifecycle (IVF centres, research, tech, financing, egg bank, cryo, Rx, supplements)

PRELUDE NETWORK [https://www.preludefertility.com/dr-alice-domar] - Subsidiary of Inception, network of fertility centres in N America (offer compassionate care at every step of the patient journey)

PACIFIC CENTRE for REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE [https://www.pacificfertility.ca] - Dr. Jon Havelock and his team at PCRM (Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton) are members of the Prelude Network. 

CONQUERING INFERTILITY [https://a.co/d/dmzUCjP] - Dr Domar's landmark book, revised edition published January 2025. 

OTO STRESS / FERTILITY RESEARCH [https://fertilitystudies.com/oto/] - OTO and Inception Fertility (Dr Domar) and its family of brands, including The Prelude Network®, are partnering in a research study investigating the impact (if any) stress has on IVF cycle outcomes.

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#mentalhealth #ivf #infertility 

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Private practice: https://drspencepentland.com/
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In this interview with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Alexandra Stewart, we dive into her personal fertility and miscarriage journey, challenges that come up for women and couples and how they can better support one another, and why it is important to seek out professional support throughout these challenging times (you do not have to do this all alone). 

Alexandra's aim is to engage in meaningful work, to empower you in discovering your own ability to heal, and to guide you in the discovery of your inner wisdom. You can expect a down-to-earth, compassionate, and non-judgmental ally.

Alexandra's private practice - https://illuminate-online.com/

Link to teaching webinar for Therapists: https://illuminate-online.com/webinars/ 

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#miscarriage #ivf #infertility 

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Interview with Kara Kalin, RCC, EMDR. In this episode we dive deep into the trauma that is associated with infertility, IVF, miscarriage, stillbirth, and as well as birth itself. These traumas plant fear, sometimes to the point of paralysis, making life and the struggles at hand seem impossible to overcome. 

The idea that trauma from your past may also be playing into your current challenges and traumas should not only be considered, but worked through with someone who has the right tools. 

Kara uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) to help people process their trauma without having to talk about it.

"In the realm of infertility many come to you already experiencing great loss in many contexts so what if we got curious about how we could treat that before the IVF journey begins?? The internalized belief systems that are connected to the small or big t traumas are held in the body. We can spend all this money trying to get our body pregnant and still not see how the mental-emotional part is actually a major factor. The AIP model according to Shapiro is clear that we cannot "out talk" trauma… so talk therapy can actually re traumatize a person. This is an important element to understand, and why EMDR is such a great tool."

Kara's private practice - https://www.karakalin.com/

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#fertility #getpregnant #infertility #EMDR

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Holly Yager and I have both worked in the reproductive health field in Vancouver for over 20 years now. I have known and trusted her for that entire time. Today we circle back and connect, with 20+ years of experience working with couples facing infertility, and talk about what we have learned, and what can help the mental-emotional journey of people struggling with getting pregnant and starting or expanding their family.

Holly's private practice - https://reprohealthfertility.com/

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#fertility #getpregnant #infertility

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Robyn Gooding shares the mental-emotional rollercoaster ride of her infertility story so eloquently. She then continues to detail and outline her path to figuring out how to live differently with these circumstances. The wisdom she shares is very important if you find yourself struggling with getting or staying pregnant.

Podcast Website page - https://yinstill.com/infertility-story-mentorship/

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CONNECT WITH Robyn
https://robyngooding.com/
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Spring Fertility Reset
Cycle with your Cycle
**Coupon Code for 20% off any program: YINSTILL20OFF

Recalibrate your nervous system, release what's holding you back & be cracked open to embody your fertility. 

So many things people do to 'optimize fertility' are attempting to do the same thing; regulate our autonomic nervous system so that 'fight & flight' shuts off more, allowing 'feed & breed' to flourish (i.e. fertility). This podcast goes through simple down to earth ways to incorporate daily practices that will truly make a difference in both your life and reproductive potential. 

Olivia 'Liv' Jade is recognized as a natural health and eating expert. After spending four years pursuing a degree in naturopathic medicine she figured out how to help people live healthy lives and feel their best.

Podcast Website page - https://yinstill.com/rewire-your-nervous-system-for-fertility/

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CONNECT WITH LIV
Keeping Up with LIV: https://www.keepupwithliv.com/
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepupwithliv/

CONNECT WITH DR PENTLAND 
https://drspencepentland.com/
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CONNECT WITH DR KLASSEN
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https://www.instagram.com/dr.lizaklassen/
Spring Fertility Reset
Cycle with your Cycle
**Coupon Code for 20% off any program: YINSTILL20OFF

Interview with Author and Parent by Courage, Shelley-Anne Vidal. Shelley shares her personal journey to parenthood as a single woman.

Shelley talks about her miscarriage with first hubby. The importance of her supportive family. The necessary boundaries that she had to set with work. Her polypectomy. The intimate ins/outs of IVF - 3 embryos, 1 healthy baby girl! How a pandemic pregnancy played out. Birth and the instinct of trusting your gut. The vital role of acupuncture in cultivating a fertile life. All the things wellness that influenced her journey and outcome. Zendaya - the gift. Parenting by courage (single) pros and cons. And writing a book through this whole path to pregnancy.

Buy her book now on Amazon

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https://drspencepentland.com/
https://yinstill.com/

Dr. Liza Klassen is a fertility-focused naturopathic doctor at Yinstill Reproductive Wellness in Vancouver & Surrey BC and founder of Cycle with your Cycle - a 4-week transformational journey for your reproductive health.

It is her mission to help women reconnect with their bodies, their inner knowing and their cycles. She believes that when women deeply know and trust themselves, they make empowered decisions. And when these women become mothers, they change the health of generations to come.

Whether you desire conception now, soon or someday - she is committed to helping you achieve the fertility and hormonal health of your dreams.

Ways to Connect with Dr. Liza

Work with her 1:1 at Yinstill: https://yinstill.janeapp.com/locations/yinstill-reproductive-vancouver/book#/staff_member/51

Follow Her on Instagram (@dr.lizaklassen): https://www.instagram.com/dr.lizaklassen/

Spring Fertility Reset: https://drlizaklassen.thrivecart.com/fertility-reset/

Cycle with your Cycle: http://cwyc.lizaklassen.com

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A brief overview of the drugs that can help improve sperm count and quality. Talk to your REI or Urologist about whether or not these drugs are right for you;

**clomid, anastrozole, growth hormone, hcg, fsh**

#sperm #infertility #getpregnant

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Should you stop drinking #alcohol when trying to #getpregnant? My own summary based on a narrative review, basically a review of the most current literature published in December 29th, 2021. Does Alcohol affect #sperm and #fertility? The answer is...

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Part 2 of a 2 part series regarding #supplements for #fertility optimization. Which supplements should you take to help you get pregnant...

***WATCH PART 1 NOW - https://youtu.be/dIGX9dcF0H8
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EPISODES MENTIONED IN VIDEO;
***IMPROVE UTERINE LINING - https://youtu.be/ph9zn60meqY
***GLUTATHIONE IMPROVES FERTILITY - https://youtu.be/JCLHdyAn73k
***MOLECULAR HYDROGEN - https://youtu.be/EMsShNOQYws
***PCOS, everything you need to know - https://youtu.be/AkSsVDhZ7YE

#infertility #getpregnant

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Part 1 of a 2 part series regarding #supplements for #fertility optimization.

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The Healthy Sperm Treatment Plan developed by Spence Pentland and used clinically at Yinstill Reproductive Wellness clinics covers a wholistic perspective of recommendations to improve sperm and male fertility, sexual function and testosterone, and create healthy dads. #infertility #getpregnant #sperm 

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This is a comprehensive review of all the most effective and evidence-based recommendations I have seen help people #getpregnant when going through an #IVF cycle.

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16 ways to thicken your thin uterine lining. Now we see this a lot in the clinic over the years, women that have either taken Clomid and it's made their uterine lining thinner whether they're in the middle of an IVF or a frozen embryo transfer and their uterine lining, isn't measuring up to what the clinic wants it to be, or they've had maybe DNCs in the past that have caused, you know, maybe some scarring and difficulty with the building of the uterine lining, or just simply may be what's going on dehydration, the person's constitution, whatever it might be.

We've we've had a lot of success with a lot of these different techniques and treatments and, and ideas to, to help thick and a uterine lining.

And the we're going to just hop right into them so we can get through them here quite quickly. If you have any questions, you know, leave it in the comments below or contact me and we can discuss it further personally.

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For anyone facing challenges trying to conceive it doesn't take long to understand the basic biology behind the mechanism of how stress can negatively impact fertility. In summary, the physiology of any animal in distress results in the same end: the valuable resources intended to nourish and strengthen the reproductive system are allocated to vital organs for survival (heart, lungs, brain, muscles), leaving fertility function deficient. This impacts egg quality, ovulation, and uterine receptivity.

Then starts the search for ideas, tips and tricks, techniques and lifestyle choices, treatments and therapies that may deliver on the promise of reducing stress, therefore improving fertility. This inevitably leads all people to the vast blossoming world of holistic medicine and healing, a necessary component not only to a successful fertility journey, but a life of health, well-being, and limitless potential, fully realized.

Today, we focus on what I believe to be one of the most important elements in any persons lifetime if they want to achieve their dreams, whatever they are; meditation.

If you are one of the many who may be saying to themselves; "I've tried meditating, it was hard" or "it didn't work for me" or "I don't have time" then today is your lucky day! By the end of this article you will see meditation in a new light, easy to integrate into your life, easy to do, and a knowing that it is something you just cannot live without, especially if you are faced with a challenge such as infertility.

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Observation includes medical testing, self-assessment, technology to track your health, traditional Chinese medicine, and some other assessment tools.

This is the first step in your infertility journey. It usually you usually start coming across, well, how do I know what's going on? And you want to answer to specific questions about yourself as to what may be between you and your ability to get pregnant.

In my eyes, the first step in applying precise medicine to your individual needs is this step is starting to observe. Starting to do the testing self qualification and quantification are essential to moving forward most effectively and efficiently.

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DON'T GIVE UP! The under-pinning message from our male fertility podcast guest Kevin Button from The Man Cave. Kevin tells his personal story of profound fertility challenges, and the birth of the support resources he has created as a result. 

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Listen to this podcast to learn more about and register for online fertility yoga classes with Dr Erin Flynn.

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In this interview, the founder of the Vancouver Butterfly Run shares her story of infant loss and how The Butterfly Run came to be as a result.

The Butterfly run is a walk/run event held for those who have experienced infertility, miscarriage, or infant loss. Its fundamental belief is rooted in the idea that a bereaved parent is a path that no one should walk alone.

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There are many ways that you can influence and optimize your menstrual cycle (and therefore your fertility), and a good place to start is gaining a deeper understanding of your cycle and what is happening in each unique phase. Once you understand the characteristics and timing of the different phases of your cycle, you can begin to implement simple concepts and habits into your life that are in alignment with your natural rhythms. The result; optimized hormones, emotions, health, and fertility.

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This podcast is for anyone facing challenges starting their family. From simply just having difficulty getting pregnant, to IVF, miscarriage, third party reproduction, pelvic pain and PMDD, we cover the emotional component that accompanies the journey through infertility.

The common element; grief. My take away was that it is important for people to realize that they are going through a grieving process and that there are ways and people (like Holly) that can help you get 'through' these challenging times. 

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Visit episode web page - https://yinstill.com/the-emotional-side-of-all-things-reproduction-grief-and-fertility/

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https://drspencepentland.com/

DISCLAIMER: A non-biased review of a recent debate article published in the medical journal 'Fertility & Sterility' of the pros and cons of COVID-19 vaccination when trying to get pregnant, before IVF, or during pregnancy. This podcast is only intended to help deliver the up-to-date conversations in the reproductive medical world so that women and couples can make informed decisions.

View full post here: https://yinstill.com/should-you-get-the-covid-19-vaccine-if-trying-to-get-pregnant/ 

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Fertility & Sterility journal reference article: https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(21)00436-2/fulltext

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THIS PODCAST IS ALL THINGS PCOS DIET! This interview with Laura Gilstrap is FULL of great information for women with PCOS! I am excited to publish this podcast as I know it will benefit so many with it's tips, hacks, and habits that help overcome PCOS and restore fertility.

Laura is a dietician and nutritionist that specializes in PCOS, and has her own personal PCOS journey - this makes her an authority on the subject! Well worth your time to strap on the headphones, set aside time for a 90 minute walk, and soak it in!

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There are a total of approx 80 human studies. To date these clinical studies suggest that ingestion of hydrogen-rich water is beneficial for metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, which one could logically correlate benefit for patients with PCOS.

Research also suggests significant benefits for autoimmune conditions (common with infertility patients), mitochondria optimization and reductions of oxidative stress (important for egg and sperm quality), improvements to blood flow (nourishment to developing eggs, uterine lining, and sperm), resilience to the effects of stress and anxiety, as well as exercise performance, athletic recovery time, wound healing, and potential protective effect in patients with radiation exposure.

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*(1) All references for this presentation were obtained from the Molecular Hydrogen Institute & various interviews with Tyler LeBaron.

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Visit the REGULATE - Yinstill custom PCOS supplement podcast webpage.

The purpose of the Yinstill Regulate supplement was to create a simple, yet effective, all-in-one formula for our PCOS patients. Its key ingredients work synergistically to increase insulin sensitivity, decrease androgen activity, improve egg maturation, and encourage more regular ovulation.

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>> ACUPUNCTURE ALTERS SUGAR METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION IN PCOS PATIENTS
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>> ONE WOMAN'S JOURNEY THROUGH PCOS
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>> YES YOU CAN TREAT PCOS NATURALLY

Visit the Adam's Story - From Zero Sperm to Baby, CBD & Testosterone, & Commitment to Health podcast webpage

In this episode, Adam tell's his fertility story, sharing all the details of how he went from zero sperm, to baby! If you are a man faced with male factor infertility, or a woman with a partner that has been diagnosed with male factor infertility, then this is a must listen. He dives into the importance of committing deeply to health and wellness,  testosterone, CBD and much much more. Adam is a wealth of knowledge having spent most of his life in the health and wellness industry, and is also the founder of, in my opinion, one of the best CBD producers in North America. 

Check out Adam's company at https://elementhealthsupply.com/

Related;
>> EVIDENCE THAT STRESS AFFECTS OUR TESTOSTERONE LEVELS
>> BOOSTING TESTOSTERONE & SEXUAL FUNCTION
>> HOW CHINESE MEDICINE & ACUPUNCTURE CAN HELP WITH MALE FACTOR INFERTILITY
>> NATUROPATHIC SUPPORT FOR MALE FACTOR INFERTILITY
>> CANNABIS & MALE FACTOR INFERTILITY - WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS
>> 'WHAT DO I DO?' - ANSWERS FOR MEN FACED WITH INFERTILITY
>> THE EFFECTS OF GLUTATHIONE ON INFERTILITY
>> WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MALE INFERTILITY

Visit the PCOS & FERTILITY with Dr Jon Havelock podcast webpage.

In this interview, Dr Havelock and myself discuss PCOS, its characteristics, proper diagnosis, and effective treatment with letrozole, metformin, IVF, diet, exercise, supplements & acupuncture. We also spend time discussing the larger metabolic/diabetic and cancer risks associated with PCOS. 

Related Articles;
>> ACUPUNCTURE ALTERS SUGAR METABOLISM AND GENE EXPRESSION IN PCOS PATIENTS
>> HOW CASTOR OIL CAN HELP WITH PCOS
>> ONE WOMAN'S JOURNEY THROUGH PCOS
>> HOW ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE CAN HELP PCOS
>> YES YOU CAN TREAT PCOS NATURALLY

Visit the Acupuncture Improves IVF Success Rates & Patient Experience podcast webpage.

• Overview of acupuncture mechanisms influencing reproductive health
• Review of most current quality research on acupuncture & IVF and other fertility treatments, as well as it's positive impact on anxiety associated with IVF

Visit the Glutathione Can Improve Fertility podcast webpage.

If...

• High degrees of oxidative stress (inflammation) and low antioxidant status are implicated in conditions contributing to infertility
• Deficiencies of glutathione have been shown to negatively impact both sperm and egg quality, the fertilization process, and embryo development.
• Glutathione is the body's most powerful antioxidant which also helps in preserving and recycling other antioxidants.

Then...

• Glutathione injection treatment strategies to boost the exhausted antioxidant defence of the reproductive microenvironment is intuitive.

Visit Cindy's Fertility Story podcast webpage.

Cindy shares her story of infertility. Talks about what she did to help her overcome her challenges, get healthy and get pregnant. Resources discussed; toxin-free beauty care, & Yinstill fertility shop

Visit Yoga Acupuncture Therapy podcast webpage.

Dr Flynn offers Yoga Acupuncture therapy at Yinstill in Vancouver. Through teaching, breath, forms, and finally acupuncture, she provides participants with tools to help them cope with the day to day stress and challenges associated with infertility. In this podcast Dr Flynn explains the history of Yoga and its journey to the West, the basics of Yoga Acupuncture therapy, how Yoga affects the autonomic nervous system, and the process she takes people through in an actual session.

Visit the Cannabis & Male Factor Infertility podcast webpage.

We're going to be talking and doing a deep dive into cannabis and male factor infertility. It's a fun episode, we're going to give a brief introduction to the endocannabinoid system, a little bit technical, but to bear with us, then we'll get into how cannabis affects male fertility through certain semen parameters, like concentration and fertilization capacity, and the mitochondria or the energy producing powerhouses of the sperm, DNA fragmentation, different administration roots of cannabis and its impact on IVF.

Interview with Katherine Alexander Anderson

Katherine (MBA, DACM, LAc, FABORM) entered into the study and practice of TCM for infertility through her own personal experience with reproductive challenges. She has an extensive background in the medical field and has operated reproductive health clinics in both New Hampshire and Maine for the last decade. In this interview she highlights her clinical knowledge of treating couples with unexplained infertility with 'Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine'. As the president of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) she is a strong advocate for patients utilizing properly certified TCM reproductive health specialists when choosing this avenue of care.   ~ Spence

Email
katherine@rhythmsforwomen.com

Websites
http://www.rhythmsforwomen.com
http://www.thefertiletruth.com

Professional Profile
Bachelor of Science, Health Management & Policy, University of New Hampshire
Master of Business Administration, University of New Hampshire
Masters of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, New England School of Acupuncture
Doctorate of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
PhD Candidate, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Licensed to practice Chinese medicine in Maine and New Hampshire

Professional Achievements
Founded almost 10 years ago, and still operating today, a very busy fertility and women's health TCM clinic. I founded this at a time when many said you couldn't just specialize in fertility and women's health and you had to treat everything to survive. I said "if you don't specialize, you won't specialize:". If I you want to know a lot about something then you have to put your heart and soul into learning everything you can. So I did. 

Taking over ABORM after the death of the founder was a huge challenge. I was honored that Ray knew I could do it based on my business degree/experience and success running my own clinic, but to do and do it well during a time of grieving by a membership that respected him was uniquely challenging . There were a lot of sleepless nights and stressful days feeling the pressure to ensure the organization survived. My leadership skills just instinctively took over and I developed a foundational structure for the organization that hadn't existed before so that it could withstand the current team and time. 

I am honored that at this point in my career I have been asked to share some of my knowledge and wisdom with others. I have been asked to speak again at TCM Kongress for the 3rd time next year, recently spoke at the Evidence Based Acupuncture Symposium to help spread awareness of the research surrounding our profession and just completed writing an article in the Journal of Chinese Medicine on Unexplained Infertility that was a rewarding experience. I am passionate about our medicine and its ability to help fertility patients and love being a conduit, spreading the word in any way possible whether speaking to groups of patients or practitioners.

Professional Experience
Former VP of Operations for long term care organization
Former director of patient service centers for national diagnostic laboratory organization
Founder/Clinical Director/TCM doc - Rhythms Center of Women's Health

Interview with Millie 'LadyBoss' Debs

Weight loss can be a vital component of infertility. Losing weight may be key to realizing your dream of becoming a mother. But, this journey can be very difficult, and I am sure you have tried many things in the past that have had limited or no success for the long term. This is where I believe LadyBoss is different than any other weight loss 'program' out there, mostly because it isn't simply just a program. LadyBoss is ushering in a new era of how women will approach weight loss, and I am excited for you to dive in and finally get the results you have always wanted, and now may absolutely need.  ~ Spence

Website
www.LadyBoss.com

Interview with Alice (Ally) Domar & Elizabeth (Liz) Grill

The psychological journey through infertility for a man is a lonely confusing one. Most men recoil due to ignorance or ego, and the ones that try to step in and play active role do so with little support or understanding of how to 'be' with their wife through this difficult time. Well, Ally and Liz have gone to great lengths to try and remedy this situation. They have planted the seed and now it is all of our turn to help 'fertilize' the male mental-emotional side of modern reproduction.  ~ Spence

Email
domar@domarcenter.com
lizgrill@yahoo.com

Websites
ferticalm.com
fertistrong.com

ALICE DOMAR
Professional Profile
1980 BA Colby College, Waterville Maine
1986 MA and Ph.D in Health Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York NY
1987 Massachusetts clinical psychologist license
Author or co-author of seven books including Conquering Infertility
Co-founder of the new apps FertiCalm and FertiStrong
Leading expert on the relationship between stress and infertility
Board Member for Resolve: The National Infertility Organization, 2006-2016
Currently Executive Director, Domar Centers for Mind/Body Health
Director of Integrative Care at Boston IVF
Senior Staff Psychologist, Dept of Ob/Gyn, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, part-time, Harvard Medical School

ELIZABETH GRILL
Professional Profile
Director of Psychological Services at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine
Associate Professor of Psychology in the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine and Psychiatry of Weill Cornell Medical College
Assistant Attending Psychologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
Experienced psychologist and medical researcher with a special focus on the emotional aspects of infertility, IVF treatment, third party reproduction, fertility preservation, oncofertility, stress and infertility, and sexual dysfunction. 
Postdoctoral training includes a fellowship year at the Center for Reproductive Medicine of Weill Cornell Medical College.
Trained and certified at the Mind/Body Institute at Harvard Medical School and developed and conducts stress management workshops for infertility patients focusing on relaxation techniques, cognitive restructuring, assertiveness skills and other helpful ways to manage emotional distress
Completed a two-year fellowship as a sex therapist at the Human Sexuality Program, Payne Whitney Clinic of the New York Presbyterian Hospital, founded over thirty years ago by Dr. Helen S. Kaplan.
Member of the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, the American Psychological Association, and was Past Chair of the Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
Served two terms on the Content Review Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Executive Board of RESOLVE, the national infertility association and is the Continuing Education Officer on the Executive Council for The Society for Sex Therapy and Research.
Cofounded and is CEO of FertiCalm, an app that provides coping strategies to manage infertility related distress.
Editorial reviewer for Fertility and Sterility and Journal of Andrology.

Interview with Manda M. Aufochs Gillespie, aka The Green Mama

Manda is so knowledgeable on the topic of toxins and our health that the important information just rolls off her tongue, all while she is smiling and enjoying that she gets to share this important wisdom. This is part 1 of many more to come as it is such a big topic that one interview just won't cut it. There are so many great take aways during this podcast that you are going to want to have a pen and paper ready. This is realistically the easiest way to take steps toward improving your fertility and ensuring your future children do not begin life in a toxic environment.  ~ Spence

Email
manda@thegreenmama.com

Website
http://thegreenmama.com

Professional Profile
Manda Aufochs Gillespie is the author of the Green Mama series of books (Green Mama: Giving your child a healthy start and greener future and Green Mama-to-Be: Creating a Healthy, Happy, and Toxin-Free Pregnancy) and publisher of the award-winning website thegreenmama.com.
She's been writing, consulting, and giving advice (mostly solicited) on green living and design for a million years. Before handing out that (mostly solicited) advice she does a lot of research and tries things out on her own children and her husband. (They are all still living and they all still have their limbs.) Sometimes her husband rolls his eyes, but as the media says she is "the green guru" so he has to listen. Despite what her children may say, Manda is a lot of fun and mostly right. Manda has helped green one of America's first environmentally conscious childcare facilities, managed one of the world's only urban ecovillages, and has taught hundreds of parents and small business about how to go green (without going broke). She has appeared as the green living expert on the TV shows The Lazy Environmentalist (HBO) and Save My Planet (ABC's Living Well Network) and the documentary The Beginning of Life. She is a feature write for EcoParent Magazine and has recently started working on radio for CKTZ. She can be found on social media as The Green Mama, but prefers to be found wading into the Pacific Ocean with her children.

Professional Achievements
Author of the Green Mama series of books: Green Mama: Giving your child a healthy start and greener future .
Green Mama-to-Be: Creating a Healthy, Happy, and Toxin-Free Pregnancy; both published by Dundurn
Publisher of the award-winning website www.thegreenmama.com.
Feature writer for EcoParent Magazine on topics such as health, pregnancy, parenting, and personal essays on modern living
Appeared on CTV Breakfast TV, ABC Simply Living, HBO the Lazy Environmentalist, and CBC radio multiple times. Called "the green guru" by the media.

Professional Experience
Author and founder of The Green Mama and publisher of thegreenmama.com (2006 to now)
EcoCity Cleveland: environmental planner and green writer; manager Cleveland EcoVillage (2000 to 2004)

Karen's story...

I had a great time interviewing Karen. She was very open about her personal story through infertility, and has taken her experience and used it to create a fantastic resource for women - Hilariously Infertile, a website, social media platforms, and a new book dedicated to her unique perspective on the struggle of infertility. She believes that laughter is good medicine and that sometimes, no matter how dire, we all could benefit from being able to laugh at our circumstance. Check out the podcast and check out her resources, they may be exactly what you need right now!
  ~ Spence

Email
contact@hilariouslyinfertile.com

Websites
https://www.hilariouslyinfertile.com/
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook

Interview with Alice D. Domar, Ph.D

Alice is clearly the leading expert when it comes to the mind-body-fertility connection. She presents resent research on the topic and discusses what she has seen and learned since the mid 1980's when she started her journey working with infertility and how the mind-body influences this condition.  The fertility APPS she has created (free) for both men and women are amazing and I encourage you to check them out after listening to this interview.  ~ Spence

Email
domar@domarcenter.com

Websites
domarcenter.com
ferticalm.com
fertistrong.com
dralicedomar.com

Professional Profile
1980 BA Colby College, Waterville Maine
1986 MA and Ph.D in Health Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York NY
1987 Massachusetts clinical psychologist license

Professional Achievements
Author or co-author of seven books including Conquering Infertility
Co-founder of the new apps FertiCalm and FertiStrong
Leading expert on the relationship between stress and infertility
Board Member for Resolve: The National Infertility Organization, 2006-2016

Professional Experience
Currently Executive Director, Domar Centers for Mind/Body Health
Director of Integrative Care at Boston IVF
Senior Staff Psychologist, Dept of Ob/Gyn, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, part-time, Harvard Medical School

Interview with Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc, FABORM

Lee is clearly a decorated mover and shaker (see CV below). She is playing such a huge role in furthering the understanding of how Chinese medicine as a whole (which includes but is not limited to acupuncture) can help improve IVF success rates.  Her research is pioneering and is the first to attempt to capture the true holistic essence and power of Chinese medicine, so that healthcare providers and women struggling to get pregnant can more deeply trust and embrace this wonderful resource.  If you haven't done so already, it's time to find yourself a Chinese medicine doctor with experience in reproductive health. 

~ Spence

Email
drlhrubin@me.com

Website
http://www.pdxacustudio.com

Professional Profile
Began practice in Washington state in 2002, and currently has an active license in Oregon since 2011. 
Awaiting news of California License.

LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS

State of Oregon Acupuncture License #153822 2011 – Present 
Oregon Medical Board Supervisor Approval 2011 – Present 
Fellow, American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) 2008 – Present 
Fellow, International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases 2017 - Present
Diplomate of Oriental Medicine 2005 – Present 
National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) 
State of Washington Acupuncture License #1879 2002 – 2016
Diplomate of Acupuncture 2001 – 2005 
National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) 
Clean needle certification 1999
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) 

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science 1998 – 2000
Bastyr University, Kenmore WA
Natural Health Science in Oriental Medicine
Certificate 2001
Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Shanghai, PRC 2001
Advanced Herbal Studies in Gynecology, Internal Medicine & Trauma
Master of Science 2000 – 2001 
Bastyr University, Kenmore, WA
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine 2007 – 2009
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR
Women's Health and Geriatrics
Capstone: "Acupuncture improves in vitro fertilization pregnancy 
rates: a retrospective chart review"
Mentors: Richard Hammerschlag, PhD; Tim Chapman, PhD; 
Elizabeth Burch, ND
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2011 – 2012 
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland OR
Certificate 2011 – 2013 
Human Investigations Program
Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute 
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR

Professional Achievements
Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc, FABORM, is a clinician, international academic, and published researcher specializing in reproductive medicine, women's health, and female sexual pain. 
In practice since early 2002, she spent more than 5 years managing an acupuncture program at a western fertility clinic in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Hullender Rubin was the first OCOM postdoctoral research fellow funded by a National Institutes of Health educational grant. Her most recent publication is the first cohort study to report an increase in birth outcomes associated with the addition of Traditional Chinese Medicine to In Vitro Fertilization. She recently completed a pilot study investigating the effect of acupuncture and lidocaine to treat chronic vulvar pain. She is on the faculty at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and New Zealand School of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is Visiting Research Faculty at the Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Hullender Rubin is relocating from Portland, Oregon, and her practices at the Portland Acupuncture Studio and Oregon Reproductive Medicine to San Francisco to pursue her dream job at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSF.

The First Acupuncturist in the US to Specialize in the Treatment of Infertility. For those of you that know Mike Berkley, you know how lucky we are to have him as a professional colleague in the reproductive health field. This guy does Acupuncture New York style, and has been doing it now for a long time, with razor focus on the treatment of infertility and all its related health conditions.  Lots of amazing information packed into this podcast regarding how both modern medicine and Chinese medicine approach infertility, where each is strong, where each is weak, and how they can best work together for the benefit of the patient. As always Mike, I love you and am so happy you accepted the invite to be on the show.  ~  Spence

Email
acumike@nyct.net

Website
http://www.berkleycenter.com

Professional Profile
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness has been helping those faced with fertility challenges since 1997. In fact, we are the very first complimentary medicine clinic in the United States to be completely devoted to treating infertility cases exclusively. We are all licensed and board certified in acupuncture and board certified in Chinese herbal medicine. We work hand-in-hand with many of New York City's most prominent reproductive medicine centers including but not limited to NYU, The Sher Institute, RMA, New York Cornell, New Hope Fertility and many others. We believe "it takes a village" and the new gold standard for reproductive medicine is the integration of Chinese and Western medical protocols.

Professional Achievements
First acupuncturist in the U.S. to specialize in the care and treatment of infertility.
Nationally known lecturer on how acupuncture and herbs can help facilitate conception.
First acupuncturist to be inducted into the Westchester Ob/gyn society.
Nationally recognized expert in infertility.
In practice for 21 years.

Professional Experience
Graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 1996.
In practice for 21 years.
Licensed and board certified in acupuncture.
Board certified in Chinese herbal medicine.
I work hand-in-hand with most of New York City's most prominent reproductive endocrinologists.

Interview with Joanne Verkuilen

Joanne is the founder of Circle+Bloom, guided audio visualization and meditations for women (& men) struggling with infertility. There are different audio programs for many of the common conditions associated with infertility such as PCOS, IVF, and much more. Since this resource was released I have been recommending it to my patients, and the results have been nothing short of amazing! Joanne and her team have really created a fantastic resource, and if you haven't already tried them, today is the day to start.  ~ Spence

Watch / Listen - https://beingfertileprogram.com/cultivating-fertility-guided-visualization-meditation

Email
joanne@circlebloom.com

Website
www.circlebloom.com

Professional Profile
- BS in Economics, 1992
Professional Achievements
- Started Circle Bloom in 2008, almost 10 years ago. We've touched almost 50,000 women worldwide with our mind-body programs for infertility

Professional Experience
- Circle + Bloom, CEO and Founder 2008 - Current
- MiddleM Creative, CEO and Founder 2014 - Current (provides marketing and branding for private equity and investment banking firms)
- Investment Banking Career: Smith Barney / Morgan Stanley, Sanders Morris Harris, Conversus and BlackArch Partners

Sue embodies what she teaches, and has been helping people struggling with infertility for many years now. The focus of her approach is one that I know to be of incredible importance when faced with difficulties getting pregnant and carrying to term. It is important to put emphasis on your heart-spirit when reproductive challenges become your reality. Sue can help, come see / listen how now.  ~ Spence

Email
sue@familypassages.ca

Websites
https://heartledliving.com
http://familypassages.ca

Professional Profile
Fertility Yoga instructor & Teacher Trainer
Certified Intuitive Healer
Mind Body Specialist
Ordained Ministerial Counselor
International Author and Speaker
Heart Led Living Coach & Trainer for Intuitive Coaches

Professional Achievements
Sue Dumais is a Global Impact Visionary Leader answering the call to heal the world. She is a best-selling author, an international speaker, a divine leader of light leaders, a sacred guide, a gifted intuitive healer, a miracle weaver and a global voice of HOPE and inspiration for the "Heart YES Movement."

Sue brings the gifts of insight, awareness, and self-empowerment to her global audience creating a shift in consciousness from head to heart. Her mission is to ignite our hearts to uplift humanity and unify us in love for each other and our planet.

Sue Dumais' Mind Body Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia was the genesis of services and products offered to help others heal the burdens of their past, move through fear and limiting beliefs in order to create a solution oriented mindset.

The Mind Body Studio was the first in Canada to focus on fertility as well as pre & post natal health and fitness. Since 1990 when Sue began her fitness business, she expanded her offerings for unique programs including training certifications, yoga therapy, core stability for fertility and pregnancy, energetic healing and specialized personal training. The Mind Body studio transitioned from a fertility yoga studio in 2011 to a virtual studio as an adjunct to her new speaking and consulting firm for organizations and individuals throughout North America.

The first in the world to pioneer training programs in the field, Sue's company developed the first Fitness Fertility Certification and Fertility Yoga Teacher Training Course. Through her own fertility challenges, pregnancy and motherhood, Sue learned about self-care, love, acceptance, trust and community.

Sue is the author of A Strong Core for Life and the Yoga for Fertility Handbook as well as additional products and services for individuals and organizations. Sue went on to write three more international best selling books.

Heart Led Living ~ When Hard Work Becomes Heart Work was published in May 2014 by Influence Publishing.

Expect Miracles ~ 10 beautiful souls share stories of Hope, Inspiration & Transformation was published in Nov 2017

Stand UP Stand OUT Stand STRONG ~ A 30 Day Guide to Navigate Life When the SHIFT Hits the Fan was published in Feb 2018.

Sue has written articles for many national magazines including Creating Families Magazine for the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada (IAAC). Sue served as a member of the IAAC Board of Directors and was the IAAC Support Group Chapter Leader for Vancouver for 6 years.

Her training as a Doula and experience with pre & post natal fitness inspired her to write the Pre & Post Natal Fitness Instructor Certification Course as well as several online courses to provide continuing education opportunities for fitness professionals all over the world for more than two decades.

Along with world renowned physiotherapist Diane Lee, Sue created the Postpartum Diastasis Recti Study to help discover ways to support women through postpartum and beyond.

As an Intuitive Healer and miracle weaver Sue's clients experience profound transformation as they awaken and deepen their innate ability to heal. Her weekly radio show "Expect Miracles" aired on Intention Radio in 2014 and inspired listeners to align with their inner guide, trust their intuition and discover their YES for life!

Coached and mentored by Les Brown, one of the top five outstanding speakers in the world (highest award from Toastmasters International 1990), Sue has expanded her outreach to include a variety of audiences who want to unblock the barriers to a heart led life.

Interview with Kathryn Simmons Flynn

This lady is passionate about food and fertility. She has dedicated her life to the understanding of how diet affects reproductive health. This discussion with Kathryn will prove to help get your head wrapped around the big picture of how you should be approaching diet when trying to conceive. Diet is a HUGE piece of health in general and fertility in particular. So grab a pen and get ready to take some notes, as information like this could prove to be some of the most important guidance you will receive on your path to pregnancy.  ~ Spence https://beingfertileprogram.com/

Email
Kathryn@fertilefoods.com

Instagram
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Websites
http://www.fertilefoods.com
http://www.moontimetea.com

Professional Profile
Kathryn Flynn, B.Ed. is the author of the Cooking for Fertility cookbook and Founder of Fertile Foods.com. She is trained in the healing benefits of whole foods by Paul Pitchford, author of Healing with Whole Foods, and worked extensively with Dr. Randine Lewis, author of The Infertility Cure, to develop the Fertile Soul's integrative nutrition program for reproductive health.

Over the past decade, Kathryn has used both Western and Eastern nutritional therapies to guide her clients to greater levels of health by incorporating delicious whole foods, regular exercise and relaxation practices.

Kathryn is a contributing author to Fertility Authority, Fertility Planit, The Fertile Soul, Whole Pregnancy and a supporter of Resolve New England.

Kathryn also runs a small organic tea company called Moontime Tea for Women and lives in Southern Oregon with her husband, son and daughter.

Professional Achievements
2010: published Cooking for Fertility: Foods to Nourish Your Fertile Soul
2012: published The Fertile Secret: 10 Steps to Living Your Most Fertile Life by Dr. Robert Kiltz with Kathryn Simmons Flynn
World Tea Expo Medal winner 2018: Organic Fertility Tea

Professional Experience
The Fertile Soul Nutrition Consultant 2005-present
The Fertile Soul Retreat Coordinator 2006-2014
Oriens Healing Sanctuary Nutrition Consultant 2009- present
Owner Fertile Foods, Inc. 2009- present
Owner Moontime Tea 2012- present
Advanced Fertility Center of Texas Nutrition Consultant and Presenter 2016- present