Today's podcast is all about being a powerful advocate for yourself at the fertility clinic. And... if things aren't going swimmingly, this is my plea, to please be the squeaky wheel.

Is it a sign from the universe or something else? I know that when I was on my fertility journey, at the start there, there were MANY times when I questioned whether the universe was sending me a sign that I wasn’t meant to be a mother.

Years later, as my entire emotional wellbeing has changed, I know better.

And just the other day I caught myself saying to a friend that I was receiving all of these signs from the universe… before then ‘resetting’ in my mind and asking myself the truer, deeper questions that I needed to ask.

Tune into today’s episode and see (especially right at the end) how to truly know what to do when you think you’re seeing signs all around and also how our brain influences what we see.

And… if you’ve seen, we’re about to close the doors on The Reset program. If you’d like to know more, click here

Over the years I've had certain beliefs that have shifted.... That have been game changers for my mental health and moving forward. In today's podcast, I talk about right of these game changers and how these have benefitted my life (and how they can benefit yours too!). It's a pretty broad spectrum... but once you can start making shifts in your mindset, it starts to filter down through to the decisions you make... and then the experiences that you have of life, how you weather the storms of life and generally the lens through which you view your life. Which flows through to your mental health. Tune into the podcast and let me know what you think! On the podcast I also mentioned my Instagram - and yep! I share lots of additional trainings and resources over on Instagram, as well as a big Q+A sticker on Wednesday's and on Friday's (to lighten the mood) I share some funny memes I've come across (and almost always - they've got nothing to do with fertility or trying to conceive!). Come and follow me @robynbirkin

When does implantation bleeding occur? How often does implantation bleeding occur? What are the reasons that implantation doesn't work? How does implantation occur? These are just some of the questions I'm answering in today's podcast, and if you check out next week's episode I'm diving into implantation again to talk about how to support implantation during the TWW The process of how implantation occurs is actually really complex and although I'm not a fertility specialist or medical professional, I hope that I've been able to explain the important parts of how implantation occurs with you on the podcast in an easy to understand way. And then understand how the process of implantation occurs, you'll see just how complex it can be and how many processes are going on in the body to enable this to occur, and exactly what can cause implantation to go wrong. Of the many things that could cause implantation to fail, probably the most significant is that the endometrium essentially either falls asleep at the wheel and fails to allow the blastocyst to implant, or that it actively starts to secret a stress response hormone to stop it from doing so, usually because it perceives the blastocyst to be of poor genetic quality. It could also be other issues with your uterine lining, or another common reason is that there are immune system issues that mean that the blastocyst is essentially rejected by the woman's body as being a parasite or other foreign object. In today's podcast I also talk about implantation symptoms and some of the indications you might have that implantation has occurred. Of those is one of the most popular amongst infertility communities: implantation bleeding. If you're wondering when implantation bleeding occurs or how often it occurs, as well as some of the other symptoms, then tune in. Lastly though I've talked about my general reluctance to talk more about these topics, because truly warriors, I see my role as one that helps you cope emotionally with infertility and fall pregnant sooner and I don't believe that anxiety, endless Googling and the generally obsessive behavior during the TWW assists you in doing that. Rather, I feel that it can fuel that anxiety, so please approach this episode with curiosity and wonder at how incredible the human body is rather than obsessing over the things that you cannot control during this process.

Today I'm welcomed on the podcast by Kristyn Hodgdon of The Fertility Tribe and we have chatted all about overcoming the loneliness of infertility by building and becoming part of a fertility community. Let's be real. Infertility is SO lonely. It's hard when you don't want to go out like you did because of the costs and lifestyle changes you're making to fall pregnant, but then also when you do, you feel like you're either giving a science lesson or answering the Spanish inquisition... or enduring hours-long conversation because your friends are all pregnant or expecting and it feels like you no longer have anything in common with them. But it also seems absolutely crazy to me that we go into fertility clinics and keep our heads buried into our phones, but are surrounded by other people in the exact same boat as us... but then later feel lonelier than we ever have before. I do get it though. Sometimes we can feel utterly terrified that we'll run into someone who will 'out' us. Whilst we're in the clinics we're often running late for work. Aaannnddd It's also embarrassing. Research has shown though that it's incredibly important for us to find community when we are going through hard times, and in fact, research has also shown that those who have support and are part of a community on their journey have better outcomes too. So how do we overcome the loneliness of infertility? That's what we talk about in today's podcast with Kristyn, who shares her journey, including: How she came to try to conceive (at a time when none of her friends were) What some of the pro's and con's of therapy were What led her on the path she is now on Tune into the episode to find out more. The Fertility Tribe also has an app that you can go to to support you on your journey and find that community. You can follow The Fertility Tribe on Instagram @thefertilitytribe and visit the website here.

Hands up if you feel like you've tried everything to fall pregnant... and yet here you are feeling completely burnt out... and not pregnant. If you've tried all the things to fall pregnant and still don't feel like you're getting anywhere, today on the podcast I'm sharing two quite different angles you might want to take in order to continue making progress, In truth - I see this a lot. Many of the clients I work with in my 12 week program come to me with huge checklists and to-do lists. Sometimes they're feeling a mix of anger and frantic energy, and at other times they're feeling completely dejected and jaded and just plain exhausted. And then it's a vicious cycle because they can't maintain the perfection or strict regime that they feel they 'should' be undertaking (or the advice they're receiving contradicts itself) and this results in more stress, poor sleep, poor digestion etc, making things worse. That's a really common and normal reaction to trauma. Yep, trauma. Infertility can take a significant toll on not just our emotions, but also our physiology and that can sometimes result in feelings like this. But I do also chat later in the podcast about some other medical avenues you can take to continue making progress in other areas. Tune in and then come and find me on Instagram and let me know what you thought!

In today's podcast, I'm sharing with you my experience of sharing our journey with our loved ones and how to tell your friends and family you have infertility. Is there an easy way to do it? Well... yes and no. There's no foolproof way to ensure that everyone will say and do the right thing - they never will, but in today's episode, I'm talking about my recommended approach to announcing your infertility journey, based on the way one of my wonderful friends once announced that her husband had non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. You'll have to tune in to the full episode for details, however, I strongly recommend sending an email to your friends and family. It's a great way to ensure that everything you want to say comes out and comes out right. I have a number of resources in my fertility library that can help you with this (including a PDF you can just straight up send), but it also gives you time to process, gives them time to process and generally allows for an easier journey. I remember telling my friends and family well, but today you're also getting to see the insight (and hindsight) of how that worked and perhaps what I'd have done differently if I had my time again. Tune in for details.

Let's be honest, it's SO hard when your husband wants to quit trying to have a baby but you still want to keep trying to fall pregnant, or when you and your husband generally don't see eye to eye on particular situations. Today, I'm breaking down how you can both work together to come to (hopefully) a resolution. Spoiler alert: it will always involve some compromise on someone's part but in today's episode, you'll learn how you might be able to uncover what is really going on, how to get your husband on board, and also even whether certain decisions in your life are actually decisions that he might want (or aren't appropriate for him) to be involved in. You may also be interested in these articles and podcast episodes Is the universe telling you to quit trying to conceive: https://robynbirkin.com/is-the-universe-telling-you-to-quit-ttc/ How do you know when to quit trying to conceive: https://robynbirkin.com/give-up-trying-for-baby/ How to support your husband through infertility: https://robynbirkin.com/how-to-support-your-husband-through-infertility/

Today on the podcast we're talking about infertility warning signs and signs and symptoms that you may have trouble conceiving or help you brainstorm what could be going on with your body. I know that sometimes it feels like our bodies are failing us, but as my journey has progressed, I have come to feel that our bodies are like finely tuned machines, and that sometimes our body likes to send us warning signs that something might be wrong. As much as it totally sucks too - our fertility is often one of the first things to suffer when our health is out of balance and that's because our fertility is non-essential for life. So if something goes pear-shaped with your hormones, that's one thing, but if your heart just stopped beating... well, then you'd have a much bigger issue. So when our body is out of balance, there will often be changes that affect our fertility first, and it's up to us to listen to these warning signs that could be indicating that something is not right, and rectify them, not just in order to conceive and fall pregnant, but in trying to be the healthiest version of yourself and prevent further health issues down the line. First and foremost, if you have been trying to conceive for over six months (especially if you are over 35 years of age!) it's a given that something is probably wrong. If you are under 35 , then something is absolutely wrong. You first need to know exactly when you're ovulating. Check out my upcoming post on how to track your ovulation properly, as well as this podcast on ovulation to ensure you're getting it right. Research estimates that as many as 57% of women are incorrectly timing ovulation. But let's say that neither of those things are happening, here's some ways you can diagnose that something might be going on (and then even do some of your own research as to what that might be) So what are the 4 warning signs that something is wrong: •Your cycle length and timing Not many women at all have perfect 28 day cycles, however when we are in optimal health our cycles should be pretty close to that. Some big indicators that something might not be right is in a too short follicular (before ovulation) or luteal phase (after ovulation). Likewise, if either of these are too long, it could also signal a problem. Your cycle should also be regular and consistent - if it is neither of those things it could indicate a problem. And if it is more than 40 days, that may also signal a problem. One tip is that I often find that when there is a short luteal phase, Traditional Chinese Medicine is better at working through this, whereas Western Medicine sometimes dismisses it as nothing. If you are in this category, this may be something to consider. 2 Pain Pain is not normal y'all. Sometimes when we are growing up, it's almost like we are expected to have painful cycles, and sometimes that is the case as our bodies adjust to puberty, but certainly by your early 20s, if you are experiencing really painful periods that require days off work, it could be an indication of endometriosis. 3. If he drinks/smokes/rides bike I've got good news and bad news. The good news is that sperm basically creates itself from scratch and is really easy to change. The bad news is, men are often overlooked when it comes to infertility and that sperm can be a bit fickle. If your husband smokes, drinks a LOT, has a poor diet, is a cyclist - chances are sperm could be below par. If you think about an individual sperm, it has to cram an entire strand of DNA into a teeny tiny head - so it's quiet complex, and hence why it's important to try and get that right...

UUgghhhhhhhh, baby showers. When you're infertile and invited to a baby shower, all of a sudden it feels like a different ball game. A different, awful, longest couple of hours of your life, ball game. And it can be really tempting to try and avoid it altogether. On today's podcast, I'm sharing my very best baby shower tips, both at a practical level and at an emotional level. If you are infertile and invited to a baby shower, you'll receive some next level baby shower tips. First up, I think you should go. You'll need to assess your emotional capacity but where you can, I recommend you do. In the podcast I talk about what to do if you feel you cannot possibly attend, but also WHY your brain is being a bit sneaky on you and why I think you should attend. And then we dive into my tips. Here they are at a glance, but make sure you hit play on this episode and get the full run down on these baby shower tips: •I think you should go •Arrive late and leave early •Have some responses ready •Have a wingman •Go easy on yourself and your diet •Be gracious •Bring along something that will help you feel strong •Soak up that energy as good juju So, what's your best baby shower tip? DM me on Instagram and let me know x

We have more than 100 episodes of The Fertility Warriors now (crazy, I know?!) and if you scroll riigggghhhhttt back to episode 1, you'll hear some of my story, and if you listen to my story of having Olivia (my second) you'll know even more, but I thought it was time to revisit my story a little bit and how exactly I came to this place of having this podcast. I wanted to share with you WHY I feel so motivated each and every day to help other warriors and what I discovered that I feel is so important to share. If any of you have ever received a calling, you'll know that it's just something you can't get away from. It keeps calling you back time and time again, and it just doesn't leave you alone. My experience with infertility and the lessons I've learned have been much like that. And I still remain so passionate about filling the gap in care that I believe can make the difference not only emotionally to women suffering with infertility, but can have a dramatic positive impact on pregnancy rates too. And until that becomes a standard part of care... I guess you're all just stuck with me! Tune into today's episode of The Fertility Warriors Podcast to learn my full story as well as how I can help you on your journey, through my program, The Fertility Warrior Intensive. My 12 week program is a comprehensive mind-body program that is designed to help warriors conquer the stress of infertility and in return, tackle their conception journey with improved fertility, self confidence, happiness and calm. Together, we will completely change your journey and help you develop grace, grit and gratitude.

There was a very brief moment in time when I joined the app TikTok and published some videos (which I thought were hilarious but you might not have haha), mostly around the topic of what people do and don't say that can be harmful for folks like us with infertility. I published a video that talked about some of the things that people say and asked people for some more BS comments they've heard in the comments. To my surprise, one person wrote when people say it is still possible to live a happy and fulfilled life whilst you're trying to conceive and when you have infertility. At first I was taken aback. YOU GUYS - that's literally EVERYTHING I teach. But then.... I remembered what it was like in those early days of trying to conceive unsuccessfully, and if someone had told me happiness was possible, I'd have damn near throat punched them. Infertility felt like the worst thing anyone could possibly ever go through. It felt like month after month my heart was being ripped from my chest and the words failure were printed across my forehead. It felt like everyone around me was falling pregnant that that it was just IMPOSSIBLE to ever feel happiness for them, without also feeling extreme guilt, jealousy and sadness for myself. It felt like month after month I was a terrible specimen of a wife and of a woman. Happiness felt SO far away for me. And to be honest, it also felt like suffering was part and parcel of infertility. So if some life coach or therapist or mind body practitioner told me that I could have a great life whilst I was going through infertility, it would have sounded like BS to me too. But here's the thing. It only got worse for me. Like rock bottom, complete hot mess, unable to concentrate at work, cried all the time at home mess. But it took that for me to realise that in fact, actually, NOBODY deserved to suffer like this and that maybe, just maybe it might be possible to feel otherwise. The months after that were all about learning and connecting and changing my perspective, and looking after my emotional health and resilience. The person who emerged was completely different. If I magically fell pregnant the next month but told you that it WAS possible you'd never believe me (and neither would I!) BUT, the thing is, I had yet another failed IVF cycle! But for the first time, I DID feel both happy AND content (obviously not happy that my cycle had failed, but generally happy with life). Tune into this episode to listen to the full story and the moment I knew everything was different, but if you're struggling right now and just hear all of these people telling you that it is possible to feel different, I want to let you know that I completely understand how you feel... but that I've been on the other side and I know it's possible. You just have to take the first step.

Today on the podcast we're asking the question that I've LONG wanted to ask a Reproductive Endocrinologist, and I'm thrilled to invite one of my absolute favourites onto the podcast this week, Dr Sasha Mikhael to discuss the pros and cons of IUI treatments in helping you fall pregnant. It's a very subjective matter and one that Sasha discusses with colleagues often, but we both agreed that we see SO many women who persevere with multiple failed, heartbreaking IUI cycles, when perhaps they should consider moving onto stronger interventions such as IVF, which can also be diagnostic. So, tune into this week's podcast where Sasha breaks down the various research that has been conducted on IUI, as well as IUI vs IVF, the typical success rates of IUI, the benefits of IUI and IVF and her take on how women can advocate for themselves at the fertility clinic.

On this podcast I talk about what my journey to healing looked like and the secret to feeling better.... But it's not always what we think looking from the outside in.... On this podcast I talk about: •The moment I started healing •Why sometimes adding things to the to do list is not always helpful in feeling better •Why exhaustion is one of the hallmarks of not coping •The easier way to feel better and what the secret to that really is. •3 pillars I teach. Links in this podcast: Join The Reset - my signature program Watch my free masterclass

I still remember vividly the day when one of my friend asked me 'Have you finished grieving your miscarriage yet?' and I felt both disappointed and outraged at her question. As someone who had experienced loss before, I felt she should know better, but if there's one key lesson to take away from this, it's that everyone grieves differently and that there is no right or wrong. On the podcast this week, I share my experience with miscarriage, and the answer, years later, to that question. If you have experienced a pregnancy or child loss, I want you to know that it is not your fault, and that I am so so sorry for your loss. However your heart wishes to grieve is appropriate for YOU so please don't let anyone else impose their timelines or what they believe to be an appropriate response on you. You need to do you. Grief comes in waves. Grief doesn't always leave us. And it's completely valid, understandable and appropriate to feel loss deeply. https://robynbirkin.com/have-i-finished-grieving-my-miscarriage

When you don't get the answers you're searching for, and have experienced repeat loss, it's really important to have the strength to get second opinions, change specialists and seek further answers. Seriously, if you've had multiple failed results or multiple losses, I urge you to dive deeper into your immune system and seek further testing to rule out whether anything is going on in your body. This week on the podcast I was joined by Ariel Spiegel of Cofertility, a site that aims to provide fertility warriors with qualified and quick answers to all of their TTC questions, as well as a huge IVF grant database. There is so much to be learnt from Ariel's journey and I truly hope you're inspired by her determination to maximise her chances of success, and her confidence in seeking answers.

Today on the podcast, I talked to Blair Nelson from Fab Fertility and there were so many valuable pieces of wisdom in this podcast that I struggled with a title, but this week I'm thrilled to welcome Blair Nelson from Fab Fertility, one of the dear friends I've met through the Instagram Infertility community to The Fertility Warriors Podcast. I've had the pleasure of appearing on Blair's podcast and now it's my turn to host her and her truly inspiring story. I encourage anyone on the fertility rollercoaster to tune into Blair's powerful story of: •Not settling for the same old •Getting a second opinion •Knowing your body •What you need to know about AMH test results •PGS Testing and translocations •How to emotionally cope with infertility •The biggest game changers on Blair's journey

Today we're going deep on the topic of being fat and getting pregnant and I've brought on fat positive expert, Nicole Salmon of Fat Positive Fertility and the author of Fat and Fertile to dive into this issue with us. You may have been told previously that you need to lose weight in order to fall pregnant, and the truth of the matter is that I've never truly given it that much thought (even though, as all women are, I'm a little headfucked about weight and dieting!). Nicole and I are friends and we committed to talking about all of the questions or thoughts that people have have with weight and fertility ( and infertility and trying to conceive) and you can literally hear the wheels spinning in my head as I was asking questions and answering them in my head whilst we talked about whether or not you can get pregnant if you're fat. Nicole talked to us about IVF weight restrictions (and what we should do instead), why dieting and focusing just on losing weight is not a sustainable or healthy solution, and why healthcare professionals and society need to check how and what we're measuring as markers of health and fertility. This is a must listen episode and I hope you get as much out of it as I did. There were so many Ah-ha moments, and hopefully reassurance for bigger bodied women. You can find Nicola Salmon on Instagram at @fatpositivefertility or on her website at nicolasalmon.co.uk.

Today I'm sharing with you my seven favourite books for anyone trying to conceive. This is going to be a bit different, because only three of these books are specifically infertility related. So the rest of these could be books that you don't even know about yet! Head to the show notes to see all the book links: https://robynbirkin.com/my-7-favourite-books-for-anyone-trying-to-conceive

So today's episode is dedicated to Teresa, who is a member of The Fertility Warrior Intensive, and although we've chatted many times over our monthly Q+A calls and on email, I was shocked when we discovered that there were a number of tests that Teresa's fertility clinic didn't run for her. Today we're talking about tests you might be missing. I think this is SO wrong. Maybe your clinic wouldn't run a particular test first time around, but absolutely after a failed cycle, I'd expect more. And more. Some of the tests I'll be mentioning also aren't readily provided by fertility specialists but if you're at the end of your tether, I'd probably recommend looking into and in the podcast I share some tips on where to look for those. I have no doubt that this episode will be super helpful for so many of you, because there is obviously something going on, so I want you to feel empowered and powerful in seeking second opinions and asking for a variety of tests. Let me just say it a little louder for the people at the back: if you are at a fertility clinic: you are a paying customer. You can ask whatever questions you like and you have every right to request tests and seek a second opinion before forking out tens of thousands of dollars. Here is the list of tests. DNA Fragmentation ANA + NKC Thyroid full cell count MTFHR HSG Food intolerances Parasites To find out more about how to get these tests, hit the play button above to listen to the episode, or subscribe to The Fertility Warriors on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast player. And to learn more generally about fertility and infertility, make sure you sign up to my free library at robynbirkin.com/library - we have an awesome ebook there that explains everything in detail, as well as cheat sheets, more ebooks, meditations and affirmations - it's totally free. My gift to you :-)

Happiness during Infertility?! I bet some of the people reading and listening today would question whether it is possible to find happiness during infertility at all. I remember what it was like in the early days of my infertility quite vividly. Months of crying on the bathroom floor, having meltdowns to my husband, wondering whether I would ever become a mother and always feeling like so much was being asked of me. So you might be wondering not only how to find happiness during infertility, but moreso WHETHER it is possible, whilst you're trying to conceive, to find happiness. And here is what I want to tell you: You can be going through something really hard and shitty, at the SAME time as having an incredibly happy life. So in today's podcast, we dive into 5 tips to find happiness during infertility and whilst you're trying to conceive, as well as how you might be sabotaging your happiness subconsciously. To find out more about how to get these tests, hit the play button above to listen to the episode, or subscribe to The Fertility Warriors on iTunes, Spotify or your favourite podcast player.

If you've listened to The Fertility Warriors Podcast for a while, or even read my book on Amazon, Screw Infertility, you'll know that affirmations and mantras not just for fertility, but for general self confidence and handling life's things, were a big part of my journey and just one of the tools I used in my arsenal to help invite my baby into my life, generally cope with the stress of trying to conceive, and help activate my parasympathetic nervous system to take myself out of fight or flight mode. I didn't just use this when I was trying to conceive with my first baby. I also used this when I was pregnant, and even now in every day life. In short, affirmations and mantras are a BIG part of my life, and a big part of my quest to fall pregnant. In today's Podcast I'm diving in a little deeper into how you can use affirmations, as well as some specific times that I used affirmations.

Today on the podcast I'm sharing something that I think is super fun. 7 minor changes or tweaks you can make to your routine that can add up to major improvements in your fertility and overall health... and help you get pregnant faster. Visit the full show notes here Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Today I'm sharing with you 5 super effective tips to help you overcome PCOS and get pregnant naturally. Visit the full show notes here Visit www.miracare.com and use FERTILITYWARRIOR for $50 off your Mira Starter Kit Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Hope = believing it's possible + having energy When you are in your lowest moments, it can feel like you've lost hope and the question I'm always asked is 'how can I find hope" Perhaps you've noticed that hope and optimism is more abundant at certain times in your cycle - so around ovulation, but then it feels in the leadup to your period like it's gone. Or... obviously right after you get your period and you feel like you're crashing down. On today's podcast I'm talking about: •Some of the thoughts you may experience when it feels like you're drowning under the weight of it all •What hope really is (and why you do, always have hope - it's not gone - it's just hiding) •What you should be looking for instead of hope, and what struggling to find hope really is a symptom of •What this could be telling you (or not telling you) about what you should do next

Today I'm sharing with you my secondary infertility success story and both the pros and cons of what trying for baby number two with infertility was like. Trying for baby number two was such a different experience for me. Visit the full show notes here Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Anyone who says that their relationship doesn't change during fertility treatments is lying! Some of our relationships take a battering, others come out stronger, but it can take work, and when you're on fertility treatments, things can be a little bit ccrraaaazzzyyyy to say the least. Visit the full show notes here Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

It occurred to me the other day that I've never really shared this? If I had my time with infertility and IVF again-what would I have done differently? Visit the full show notes here Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

My pep talks have been so popular, so I'm thrilled to be bringing you one more. Visit the full show notes here Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Today I'm sharing with you 7 ways that you can easily increase blood flow and regulate your hormones to help increase your uterine lining and get it to about 8mm, which is the optimal thickness. Visit the full show notes here Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Are you trying to conceive and worried about how Coronavirua (COVID-19) will affect your fertility journey? You have every right to be a little concerned - this is a BIG global event, and the truth is that it could have a significant impact on your fertility clinic. We put out the question last night in the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Group, and the biggest concern was for people who were mid-cycle, who may need to self-isolate mid-treatment, or people whose IVF Clinics would postpone treatment mid-cycle (i.e. after they'd already forked out $$$$ on medications etc). Today I got together with some of my friends in the fertility industry to chat about how Coronavirus might affect your fertility journey.

Even if you're still TTC, make sure you listen to my tips at the beginning of this podcast, as so many of the lessons I learnt on my journey have helped me later on (and some lessons I've learnt the hard way ha! After my journey). I've provided this series to share with you guys some support for the next steps of your journey, which I've learnt is certainly needed, but also how some of the lessons I learnt during my journey have helped me tenfold following it. I hope that these lessons can be relevant to you not only now, but as your time comes. Visit the full show notes here Join the IVF + Infertility Pregnancy + Mamas Facebook group Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

We're taking a trip down memory lane today on the podcast because we STILL see this question all the time in our Fertility Warriors Support and Chat Group. You're about to head to a fertility clinic-what should you expect? Will you be bundled straight into IVF? What kind of tests might they run? Well, the short answer is that they ask you a tonne of questions and send you for a tonne of tests. Visit the full show notes here Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Today on the podcast, one of my favourite Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners- Adrienne Wei joins us on the podcast to talk about some of the most common conditions she sees in her practice for Type A women like me and busts a few myths. Damn, I was listening to this like, 'I think she is talking about me!' when she talked to us in depth about liver stagnation and some (she has a bunch more in her program) strategies we can use to improve our fertility based on this. Visit the full show notes here Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

I thought we'd do something a little different today, I wanted to share with you a meditation from my program that you can use for free! Visit the full show notes here Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

This podcast is inspired by the MANY MANY people reach out to me on my Instagram Stories each week who are in this exact position. So every Monday/Tuesday I release a Q+A sticker on my Instagram asking for what you need help with, and I have this question multiple times each week, phrased in many ways. The question is basically: it is looking like I'll need donor [insert thing here - egg, sperm, embryo] and I just need to get my head around the concept that this is my reality to help me move forward. So today on the podcast I'm talking about how to come to terms with needing a donor on your fertility journey - and primarily the mindset shifts that you might need to get you to a place of feeling like you can even just consider whether donor conception is the right next step for your family. Tune in and let me know what you think... and do make sure you're following me on Instagram if you'd like to hear more from others who have questions (and what my answers are) or if you too have a question you'd like to submit. You can find me on Instagram at @robynbirkin

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to life after infertility. I will be talking about pregnancy and my experience with pregnancy anxiety and fear. Listener discretion is advised. Today on the podcast, we're talking about pregnancy anxiety-I'm once again sharing a little bit about what life after infertility looks like, and about some of the common fears and anxieties that I see play out with our warriors AFTER they fall pregnant, especially if they have experienced a past loss. Visit the full show notes here Join the IVF + Infertility Pregnancy + Mamas Facebook group Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Today on the podcast I've invited my good friend, Monica from Positive Fertility and the Infertile Diagnosis to the podcast to chat all about hindsight but particularly in the context of her autoimmune disease and IVF success. Visit the full show notes here Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Today on the podcast I'm giving you a little bit of a reality check, and a loving kick up the butt to start living your life again. On our journey, it's so common for us to end up putting our lives on pause... we think we'll fall pregnant soon so we stop taking holidays. We want to save money so we stop eating out or cancel some of our hobbies... and before we know it, we've ended up sucking all of the joy that we had in our lives, and that joy has been replaced by things that royally suck. Visit the full show notes here Join my free 1 hour masterclass IVF Success Secrets: How to maximise your chances of IVF and IUI success (even if you're over 35). Visit www.robynbirkin.com/masterclass Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to infant loss and stillbirth. Themes include stillbirth, miscarriage and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. I felt so called to speak with Monica on the podcast. Monica is a dear friend of mine, and was one of the first people I spoke with when the sh*t hit the fan with Rosco's accident when I was looking at throwing in the towel with everything, and what I received was pure love and beautiful support in return. Visit the full show notes here Join my first FREE workshop for 2020 Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to life after infertility. I will be talking about my kids and my experience with breastfeeding. Listener discretion is advised. Welcome to my Life After Infertility Series. I wanted to drop in with a few episodes over the next few months that talk you through the next steps of life after infertility. Visit the full show notes here Join my first FREE workshop for 2020 Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Today on the podcast I'm welcoming the lovely Elizabeth Chervaty to the podcast. Liz has conducted two masterclasses within our Fertility Membership and is a total powerhouse Naturopathic Doctor who practices from her award-winning clinic, Two Rivers Health in Ontario, Canada... AND she has just published her first book, IVF Meal Plan. Visit the full show notes here Join my first FREE workshop for 2020 Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Today on the podcast I'm sharing with you 7 of the biggest myths around infertility that I come across all the time. Some of these are myths that you might believe and others are pretty damn obvious (and annoying) myths that others on the outside believe too. Visit the full show notes here Join my first FREE workshop for 2020 Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

This is the final lesson in the Infertility Stress Series, this episode will focus on mastery. Tune in to find out more! If you missed #4 go back and listen here: https://robynbirkin.com/infertility-stress-series-4/ Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

This is the fourth in a series of five lessons in the Infertility Stress Series, this episode will focus on an attitude of gratitude. Tune in to find out more! If you missed #3 go back and listen here: https://robynbirkin.com/infertility-stress-series-3/ Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

This is the third in a series of five lessons in the Infertility Stress Series, this episode will focus on clearing the chaos between your ears. Tune in to find out more! If you missed #2 go back and listen here: https://robynbirkin.com/infertility-stress-series-2/ Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

Sometimes life just feels like one shitstorm to another and it can feel hard to come up for air - I get that! So on today's podcast, I'm chatting through some first steps to help you feel like you can come up for air after it just feels like you're at rock bottom. It's a combination of some practical steps (especially the last bit), some mindset shifts and some education/guidance around what you can be aware of in your mind and body when you're feeling like that. If I can share with you one thing though before you listen: it's that... I get it and I've been there, and there's no shame (at all) in getting help or being where you're at. Sending you so so much love.

This is the second in a series of five lessons in the Infertility Stress Series, this episode will focus on finding your tribe. Tune in to find out more! If you missed #1 go back and listen here: https://robynbirkin.com/infertility-stress-series-1/ Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

This is the first in a series of five lessons in the Infertility Stress Series, this episode will focus on anxiety and how deep breathing is beneficial. Tune in to find out more! Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Join my Facebook group for Fertility Businesses, Clinics, Bloggers and Influencers Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!

One of the most common messages I receive from warriors on Instagram, is those who tell me that they listen to my last Pep Talk on repeat when they're having a bad day. So... I wanted to jump in and provide you with another Pep Talk that you can add to your arsenal. Visit the full show notes here Join the My Missing Piece Membership Join the waitlist for the Fertility Warrior Intensive Join the Fertility Warriors Support + Chat Facebook group Receive access to my amazing library of free resources and join the mailing list here. Visit my website Like my Facebook page ​ Follow me on Instagram Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Podcasts If you loved this episode please share it with a friend!