In this episode of Catching Up with Conception, I sit down with Alex Rose, a licensed acupuncturist at Gig Harbor Acupuncture and Holistic Healing. We dive into the incredible ways acupuncture can support fertility—whether you’re just starting your TTC journey, managing a diagnosis like PCOS, or navigating IVF. Alex shares how acupuncture regulates blood flow, balances hormones, and even supports a smoother pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Plus, we talk about the importance of community in reproductive health and why holistic support is a game-changer.

If you’ve ever been curious about acupuncture but weren’t sure what to expect, this episode is for you!

📍 Find Alex at gigharboracupuncture.com and on her Instagram @roseacupuncture

In this episode ofCatching Up With Conception, I sit down withJudy Simon, fertility dietitian and co-author ofGetting to Baby, to talk about how food, lifestyle, and community can support your path to parenthood.

Judy shares her own infertility story, breaks down the science behind fertility-friendly nutrition, and offers simple, realistic changes that can help optimize your health. We also dive into myths around weight, food restriction, and the emotional toll of trying to conceive.

You can find more from Judy at her instagram account@fertilenutrition and more from our host Audra Smith, Fertility Coach, on her instagram account@fertilitycoachaudra.

They both work directly with people struggling with infertility, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you are looking for more support.

Infertility can feel isolating, but finding a supportive community makes all the difference. In this episode of Catching Up With Conception, I sit down with Marilyn, the powerhouse behind Infertile Tees, to talk about how she turned her own infertility journey into a movement of connection, advocacy, and healing. Marilyn shares her personal story, the inspiration behind her designs, and the importance of self-advocacy, community, and healing throughout the fertility journey.

We also dive into breaking the silence around infertility, the power of storytelling through fashion, and why support shouldn’t come with shame. Plus, Marilyn gives us a sneak peek at her latest designs and collaborations that help bring awareness and funding to infertility causes.

If you've ever felt alone in this journey, this episode is here to remind you: you are not alone, and together, we can do hard things.

🎧 Tune in now! #InfertilityAwareness #TheVillage #CatchingUpWithConception

To find more from your host, Audra Smith Fertility Coach, check her out on IG.

On this episode of Catching Up With Conception with your host, Audra Smith Fertility Coach, we catch up with Dr Grace Lee-Brindle, who specializes in working with individuals and couples going through infertility all while dealing with her own secondary infertility. She shares her personal journey and talks about the different therapy techniques that she uses to help people conquer their fertility journey.

For more information about either Dr Lee-Brindle or our host Audra Smith, simply click their linked names above!

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On this episode of Catching Up With Conception, we catch up with Leah Negrin and her Master's in Clinical Nutrition in Part 2 of our 2 Part series looking at the importance of gut health in pregnancy and manageable ways to make healthy choices.

On this Christmas Eve episode of Catching Up With Conception, with your host, Audra Smith Fertility Coach, we read a fertility twist on the classic Christmas tale "Twas the night before Christmas".

Infertility is rough, but that doesn't mean we can't have a little holiday magic for ourselves.

Please follow if you enjoyed this episode and reach out on IG @fertilitycoachaudra if you could use some fertility support in the new year.

On this week's episode of Catching Up With Conception with your host Fertility Coach Audra Smith, we catch up with Jessica Tims a certified fertility doula and hear all about how she supports the body, mind, and soul on your fertility journey!

You get a little insight into her process as we almost talk ourselves into a session. This episode is full of heart and plenty of laughs as we discuss a certain host's perimenopausal striptease in downtown Seattle. We also accidentally have a legitimately unsponsored plug of Flex period discs, because with your fertility doula or coach, truly nothing is TMI.

You won't want to miss out on new episode drops on Tuesdays, so be sure to click that 'follow' button!

For more information on Jessica Tims, you can check in with her socials @fertilityjess or her website fertilityjess.com

For more information on your host Audra Smith, her socials are @fertilitycoachaudra and her website is audrasmithfertility.com