Fertile Ground: A mind-body approach to getting pregnant - without it taking over your life.

Fertile Ground: A mind-body approach to getting pregnant - without it taking over your life.

By Spenser Brassard | Certified Life Coach, Mind-Body Fertility Expert, Mama-BHealth & FitnessMental Health
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  • Episode 159 - Honoring Pregnancy Loss
    If you're not in the space to hear about pregnancy loss, please take care of yourself and skip this one. But if you've been through it—or are in it right now—this is for you. My intention is to honor you. To walk beside you. To name the sacredness of this experience in a world that often doesn't know how. In this episode, I share my own story: a pregnancy loss I had this past December. I've had two healthy boys, and three miscarriages—each one a portal that cracked me open. This most recent one, especially. Not from fear, but from surrender. Pregnancy loss brings you into direct contact with life and death at once. And yet, we don't freaking talk about it. We don't honor it. We very often resist it. In this episode, we'll explore: Why we don't honor pregnancy loss in our culture (and how that creates suffering) ️How to gently, soulfully honor a loss in your own life Spirit baby communication & what it means to be in equal relationship with that soul ️What to do with the fear of it happening again And 5 beautiful, creative ways to mark your loss with love This isn't about fixing anything. It's about witnessing the deeper truth of an experience that is too often shamed and dismissed in our culture. This episode is an offering from my heart to yours. Not to rush you. Not to force meaning. But to remind you that meaning will come. And that you're not in this alone. Listen to the episode now
    32 min
  • Episode 158 - Entering your season of restoration and receiving
    This week's episode is for the woman who has been through a lot lately. Has life asked you to carry more than most in the past season of your life? You've been the strong one. The responsible one. The one with deep resilience. You still show up — even when your heart feels shattered. Even when no one notices how much you're really holding. And maybe you're starting to wonder… What happens if I stop holding it all? What happens if I don't keep over-giving, over-doing, over-functioning? That's exactly what we're talking about on the podcast this week: Entering Your Season of Restoration and Receiving Not because you're weak. Not because you've given up. But because you're finally wise enough to know… You don't have to suffer to be worthy of the life you want. We're unpacking: Why women resist receiving (even when they crave it) The identity shift it takes to feel safe in this new season of your life. What receiving actually means and looks like IRL— on a soul and body level And the truth that might crack your heart wide open: Your desire for your dream life must become bigger than your fear of judgment. This is an invitation to step into a new season. A season where you feel nourished. Supported. Loved. And absolutely fucking worthy of a fabulous dinner out… even if you did nothing all day. This episode is a portal (I'm not kidding. Listen to it and see…) And if you're ready to be deeply held, to soften your grip, and to trust your body and your path again — come join us inside Fertility Mind-Body Mastery. This is the work. This is the place. This is YOUR season.
    21 min
  • Episode 157 - How mind-body work makes IVF 1000x better
    Out of 156 podcast episodes, I've never done one on IVF—which is honestly kind of wild. And if I'm being really honest with you… I think it's because I've been so careful with this topic. I know how deeply emotional IVF is, and I never want to add to anyone's pain. But this year, I made a promise to myself: to speak my truth fully. Because when I hold back out of fear, I also hold back from the women who need to hear this message. Here's the truth: IVF isn't just a medical process—it's a deeply emotional one. And yet, so much of the focus is on numbers, medications, and test results… while no one asks how you're actually feeling in all of this. I know firsthand how easy it is to attach your worth to your IVF outcome. I've lived the shame of feeling like my body was failing me. But the most powerful shift I made—the one that changed everything—was realizing this: Your worth has nothing to do with how your baby comes to you. You are not broken. You have done nothing wrong. IVF isn't something happening to you—it's something you're choosing (more about this inside of the podcast) and that shift alone is game-changing. When you approach IVF from this place—not from fear, but from deep trust in yourself—it doesn't justfeel better… There's ample research that it improves outcomes. Studies have shown that when IVF patients apply mind-body tools, it leads to a higher quality of life and improved pregnancy rates. And yet, most women go through this process without knowing how to take care of themselves through it all. Not on my watch! In this episode, I break down: The shame so many women carry around IVF (and how to release it) The small but massive mind-body shifts that can transform your experience Why mind-body work isn't about "being calm" but about staying connected to yourself How to move through IVF feeling stronger, not smaller. If you're thinking about IVF, going through it, or trying to heal from it—this episode is for you.
    31 min
  • Episode 156 - You can hold space for your future baby, and still hold space for yourself
    This weekend, something happened with my sweet 17-year-old Yorkie-Poo, Abby, that really hit me hard and made me reflect on how we all react to uncertainty. As we got ready for our Sunday family walk, Abby did something she's never done before — she sat there, refusing to move. For the first time in her life, she didn't want to go for a walk. I panicked: Shit. My girl is really slowing down. What does this mean about the future? In that moment, I was flooded with fear—not just about her future, but about my own. The uncertainty of what was happening to her made me feel unsafe. I didn't want to feel the grief of it all. It triggered a primal response in me to freeze. I felt paralyzed by all of my emotions. And it reminded me so much of how I used to feel when TTC… The fertility journey can bring up the same emotions. You're hit with so much uncertainty, and suddenly you just feel totally overwhelmed with all of these flavors of emotions, that you can barely freakin' move. And in those moments, life feels completely on hold. We all have those moments when we feel like…"Bah, it's just all too much!" And I remember when I was TTC, spending hours in bed, just wanting to stare at the ceiling for the rest of the unforeseen future. Even the smallest tasks of going for a neighborhood walk felt like too much work. But just because you WANT to freeze, doesn't mean you can't retrain your nervous system to keepflowing – despite uncertainty. It's about choosing a different, more compassionate RESPONSE when you are feeling yourself freeze –even when everything inside you is telling you to pump the brakes. In today's podcast, I'm talking about how to navigate those moments when you feel stuck and frozen in place: Why you freeze when faced with uncertainty and how to understand it. How to soften the freeze response without forcing yourself to feel better right away. How to keep living your life despite uncertainty/grief/sadness — even when you don't feel "ready." How to know if you're avoiding feeling how you really feel. Redefine what 'honoring your fertility journey' looks like, so that you can still feel safe to live your life, despite not being pregnant yet. (And how this actually increases fertility) This podcast will show you how to let go of the pause button, finally press PLAY and get back to doing what you love—while still holding space for the unknown. A life skill you'll have forever, promised to bring you so much peace Listen to the full 30 min episode now!
    34 min
  • Episode 155 - Breaking free from a transactional relationship with your body

    I want to ask you a hard question: How's your relationship with your body right now? No, really. How are you actually treating it? In today's episode of the Fertile Ground podcast, I'm breaking down something that's been on my mind for a while: how women have been conditioned to have a transactional relationship with their bodies. We've ALL been taught that our bodies are like machines. That they're here to serve us. That they somehow OWE us. To perform when we tell them to. To fit into these narrow boxes of what "healthy" and "acceptable" look like. And when they don't? We judge. We criticize. We ignore. We disconnect. How many times have you caught yourself thinking things like: - "I'll rest only if I see everything done." - "I'll love my body only if it gets pregnant." - "I'll trust it only if it behaves how the doctor wants it to." That's the transactional thinking I'm talking about. It says to your body (who by the way, is a living, breathing ecosystem) "I will only be in a relationship with you, if you give me what I want"—and that's not how I think you actually WANT to be in relationship with your body When we stop fighting against our bodies, when we stop seeing them as broken or unworthy of love UNTIL "fill in the blank" then we open up a space for healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. And it'sthis healing that can have a profound impact on fertility. Click here to listen to this podcast now!

    28 min
  • Episode 154 - From Type-A to Ommm: How yoga can set you FREE with Jen Edmonds
    I know what you're thinking. Yoga? For fertility? How the hell is lying on a mat and breathing supposed to help when you get pregnant when you're not even breaking a sweat? When every part of you feels like you need to be doing more, trying harder, pushing through? That's exactly why I invited Jennifer Edmunds onto the Fertile Ground Podcast—to flip the script on what the 5000 year old 🤯 practice of yoga is really about. (dude that's SO old!) When Jen was TTC, she used yoga – not as a means to an end – but as a way to slow down the urgency, come back to the power of her body, and—shockingly—to do less to create more. She shares how yoga helps her and the women she works with, to regulate their nervous system, regulate their cycles, and get pregnant after loss and IVF. My favorite part? She calls out the BS of pushing through the ebbs and flows of your monthly cycle like a goddamn man. Newsflash: You're not supposed to have energy all month long. She teaches you why honoring your body's cycles makes you more powerful—not less. She breaks down: 🤰The numerous different diagnoses she had and eventually, still was able to create 2 beautiful children. 🧘‍♀️ Alternative ways to measure progress on your fertility journey that actually make you feel like you're killin' it. ⚡️ Why more effort isn't always the answer (and how that mindset is draining you). 💥 How yoga teaches you to respond to pain instead of fear it. This episode is exactly what you need if you're sick of feeling like you're never doing enough. Listen now 🎧 Let's disrupt the hustle.
    38 min
  • Episode 153 - The Manifestation Mirror – Why it feels like the Universe is giving you crickets
    Does it feel like the Universe is giving you the silent treatment? You're doing sooo much and yet – you're hearing crickets… WTF…am I right? It just doesn't feel like there's any proof that things are working I remember the grief that came with every cycle and the belief that if I just did more—restricted myself more, stayed home more, or moved to a fucking forest— then I'd have more control. In this week's podcast, I'm challenging that belief. What if those "crickets" aren't really crickets? What if they're a reflection—a mirror from the Universe inviting you to see yourself and your life more clearly. In this episode, I'm diving into:
    • The concept of manifestation, but not the kind that leaves you feeling like you're never good enough or that you have to be perfect to receive what you want.
    • Why do women believe "the more I sacrifice, the more I deserve?"
    • Some freakin' amazing journal prompts to get you closer to your truth.
    • How to expand your nervous system capacity for pregnancy.
    If you're tired of feeling like you're being ignored by the Universe, tune in. Cause YOU'RE NOT! Let's break down this idea of "nothing happening" and reveal the truth that there's so much more going on beneath the surface.
    24 min
  • Episode 152 - Interview with Kaitlyn: She tried everything. The real work was the one thing she avoided
    Kaitlyn had been TTC for five years. Five years of doing everything "right." Five years of putting her emotions aside and pushing through. Five years of trying to bepositive because she thought feeling anything else would ruin her chances. So when her best friend got pregnant unexpectedly (without even trying), she wanted to be happy for her. But instead, she felt a wave of anger so strong it scared her. Then came the shame. She told herself she shouldn't feel this way. That she was being a bad friend and wrong for having strong emotions. But here's what no one tells you: Shaming and suppressing emotions doesn't make them go away. It just makes them louder in other ways. When Kaitlyn found Fertility Mind-Body Mastery, she didn't know if she could open up about all of this. She worried she'd be judged. That maybe she was the problem. But when she imagined joining, her body felt lighter and relieved. When she imagined staying where she was, her body felt heavy and overwhelmed. That was the first time she really listened to herself and her body. And inside this week's podcast episode, she shares what happened next… 💛 How she stopped feeling broken every time something didn't go as planned. 💛 How she learned to ask for what she needed instead of shutting down. 💛 The HUGE impact of guilt vs. shame on your nervous system (and why it matters for fertility). 💛 How the "homework" inside FMBM isn't just theory. You'll learn all the different ways it changes your real life immediately. The biggest shift? She stopped treating her emotions like the enemy. And in doing so, she stopped treatingherself like the enemy. If you've ever felt like your feelings were too big, too much, or just "in the way" of getting pregnant—this episode is for you. ✨ Listen now ✨
    48 min
  • Episode 151 - Bringing LIFE back to the fertility journey
    I know what it's like to feel like you have to earn your baby by walkin' that tightrope of perfection. (That's literally what it felt like for me…) But to be blunt: perfectionism doesn't create life. It kills it. It takes your humanity—your emotions, your sadness, your joy, your utter aliveness—and convinces you that because you feel things, then you're "not there yet". That your humanity is the problem. That if you just try harder and control yourself more… then maybe it will finally happen if you're a good enough girl. I want you to take a deep breath with me right now. What if there's a new approach to getting pregnant that is rearing its head to disrupt the fertility industries subliminal expectations of perfection? This week on the Fertile Ground podcast, I'm talking about how perfectionism sneaks into the fertility journey, where the hell it comes from (not you), how it impacts your nervous system, and most importantly—how to bring life back to the journey of conception. Because here's the truth: The more alive you feel now, the better your chances are for conceiving life. I know the approach I talk about inside of this podcast is different. I know that learning to accept your imperfections sounds wildly wrong to a particularly egoic part of your brain (and lovely to your body). And I know it goes against the grain of 90% of what "fertility experts" are saying. But I also know, from my 8 years TTC and the women inside Fertility Mind-Body Mastery, that it works to realizing:
    1. That you are whole now.
    2. Helps tremendously to cope with the ups and downs of the fertility journey.
    3. It increases the likelihood of conception by up to 55%.
    Who the hell wouldn't want that? Win-win. Badabing. Badaboom. So if you're tired of feeling like nothing you do is ever enough… I invite you to listen to this episode. And if it wakes up your aliveness, know that Fertility Mind-Body Mastery is open for enrollment. Inside, you'll be treated like a human And learn simple yet powerful mind-body tools to step out of perfectionism and into trust, so you can create a life (and a baby) from a place of wholeness now.
    26 min
  • Episode 150 - Interview with Eva: Imperfect and still…got pregnant

    Perfection is a big f*cking fat lie.

    I know. It's tough. Every day, that little voice in your head whispers: "If you just do everything right, you'll avoid pain and only feel immense pleasure." And this belief is holding you hostage. (Just like it did to me, for years while TTC.)

    This BELIEF is making your journey feel like an uphill battle – and no matter how hard you push for "perfection," your dreams of pregnancy will always seem just out of reach.

    I'm calling out the myth that has you stuck, confused and blaming yourself,, and I'm bringing in someone who cracked the perfectionist code.

    Meet Eva – the woman who thought a perfect career, house, body, and even a "perfect" baby would bring her peace. For years, she ignored her nervous system's signals, pushing for that impossible perfection.

    And what did she get in return? Exhaustion. Shame. And a constant feeling of "not enough."

    But then Eva joined my program, Fertility Mind-Body Mastery (link here Vanessa), and everything (slowly) shifted.

    Here's what she learned:

    • You are not broken. (Like, actually.) She realized while being a part of the FMBM community and hearing other women's coaching, that your thoughts and struggles are normal and not a sign of something wrong with you. It's just cultural conditioning trying to sell you a lie.

    • Pain is not the enemy. It's part of life. Stop trying to avoid it – feel it, process it, and watch it pass way faster.

    • You are allowed to rest. It's not about pushing harder, it's about listening to your body and honoring what it truly needs.

    • Perfection is overrated. You'll never be perfect. But you are already worthy of everything you want – right now.

    Eva now knows how to show up for herself – even when things feel messy. (She gives plenty of examples of this in the podcast) And guess what? She got pregnant with a baby girl inside the program

    If you're utterly exhausted striving for the unattainable and ready to finally let go of the pressure to be perfect, it's time to get on board.

    Listen to this week's podcast now: Imperfect and Still… Got Pregnant, and hear Eva's in depth, super vulnerable full story.

    Then, make 2025 the year you stop trying to "do it all right" and start embracing the messy, powerful, beautiful woman you already are. Join Fertility Mind-Body Mastery today.

    You don't need perfection. You need you.

    1 hr 2 min

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