Fertility Life Raft

Facing Christmas and New Year when you don't feel you have achieved your dream; you're dealing with grief and you're bracing yourself for all of the questions from family and friends... can be soul destroying, exhausting and sad for many people. I know this feeling so well and my guest Emily Hodge does too. Emily also happens to have an incredibly moving personal story and happens to be a life coach and health psychologist with some brilliant insights, which she shares in her uniquely gentle but powerful way. I absolutely loved talking to Emily and I hope this is a really helpful episode which you can listen to throughout the Christmas period and in the run up to New Year too. I also share one of my favourite life raft tools as well! This is the penultimate episode of this podcast series (but it will be back!), so subscribe www.thisisalicerose.com and make sure you don't miss my plans for 2019....there is so much coming. As always, if you rate, review or drop me a line to let me know what you think, you will make this lady in her spare room very happy indeed!! Happy listening and take care xx Emily Hodge https://coachingemily.com/ @gentle_life_mindful_business Instagram Also featuring: Kate Dion Richard @katedionrichard I’m running a free live event, Reclaiming You, on 21 April and 22 April for anyone trying to bring home a baby and finding themselves feeling lost; stuck in a ‘left behind’ mentality; exhausted and in comparison mode. Read more about it, to see if it’s suitable for you and join me by saving your space here.

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This episode I have a big juicy chat with the wonderful Dr. Larisa Corda, fertility specialist from the telly box! I loved this conversation because we covered such a broad range of topics. Dr. Larisa has an amazing, holistic approach to all things fertility and health, married with totally down to earth communication (which, don't get me wrong if you're a medic reading this, can be hard to find!) Fave quotes: "Understanding that as women in particular, we need to recognise our power and how strong we are; I think there’s real beauty in that" "Spend time in good company; with people who won’t drag you down or judge you. You don’t abide by anyone’s rules or laws – there are no rules or laws! People have made it up. It’s all a bit fallacy. There are only rules that you make up." "We’re so often looking for something that’s missing in our lives and we think the minute we have that, things will suddenly get better" You can find Larisa on Instagram @drlarisacorda drlarisacorda.com. Come and find me @thisisalicerose on Instagram and subscribe to my website thisisalicerose.com where I have loads of new content and plans to help you move seamlessly into Christmas and the New Year. Please do rate, review and subscribe if you haven't already - every single piece of feedback is so very appreciated!! I’m running a free live event, Reclaiming You, on 21 April and 22 April for anyone trying to bring home a baby and finding themselves feeling lost; stuck in a ‘left behind’ mentality; exhausted and in comparison mode. Read more about it, to see if it’s suitable for you and join me by saving your space here. Alice Rose x

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A fascinating conversation with clinical pyschologist and Mum to Orla, stillborn at full term, and Esme; Michelle shares insights into her own personal story of healing. We cover all kinds of topics in this episode and focus on how we can practice self-compassion, what it means when we change as people through our experiences and how we can learn to be OK with the people we become. Fave quotes: “there was a time after Orla died that I was just so devastated I thought I would never go back to my life before; I thought I’m never going to go back to work, I’m never going to be a psychologist again” “going through some life experiences will change the core of who you are…this sense of us being static beings is just not realistic” “there’s so many things that are different about me, because of Orla; her life and death- that I almost wouldn’t want to change that…because that would eradicate her from my history” You can find out more at from Michelle's award-winning blog at: fromtheotherchair.co.uk and on Instagram @fromtheotherchair Your feedback means the world; if you feel moved to tell me how you felt listening to this episode, then do drop me a line [email protected], find me on Instagram @thisisalicerose or visit my website www.thisisalicerose.com. Ratings and reviews are really helpful so if you've enjoyed the show, feel free to leave one! I’m running a free live event, Reclaiming You, on 21 April and 22 April for anyone trying to bring home a baby and finding themselves feeling lost; stuck in a ‘left behind’ mentality; exhausted and in comparison mode. Read more about it, to see if it’s suitable for you and join me by saving your space here. Thank you x

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A bumper episode this week with top tips from: Melanie Brown, Fertility Nutritionist Andreia Trigo from inFertile Life Sarah Banks, Fertility Coach Mr and Mrs Lemon-Ade Baby (Claire and Dan!) Barbara Scott, Chair of the Association of Reproductive Reflexologists... AND if that wasn't enough: ...a lovely, cosy, uplifting chat with the brilliant Emma and Gabby from Big Fat Negative Podcast, my competitor who I thoroughly recommend you go and listen to after you get your ears around this bad boy! We cover everything from TTC sex to what happens when your infertility pal gets pregnant. We also talk about Richard Clothier who offers loads of support for men going through infertility https://www.fertilityshow.co.uk/why-the-fertility-show/our-speakers/detail/richard-clothier You can watch my 4 minute speech I mention, telling a lot of very influential fertility professionals about my 'Think! What Not to Say' Campaign here www.thisisalicerose.com Please do rate and review if you liked this episode or got any value from it at all, it really does help people find it! Thank you for listening! I’m running a free live event, Reclaiming You, on 21 April and 22 April for anyone trying to bring home a baby and finding themselves feeling lost; stuck in a ‘left behind’ mentality; exhausted and in comparison mode. Read more about it, to see if it’s suitable for you and join me by saving your space here. Alice x

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It's Fertility Week here in the UK and people all over the country are working hard to raise awareness, smash stigmas and normalise conversations. I'm so proud to share this episode of the podcast with Fat Positive Fertility Coach Nicola Salmon. "fat women feel like they're not worthy of being mothers" "you don't have to climb the mountain, you just have to take the step" "the damage that diet culture has done to our hormones, our fertility, can't be reflected in studies" "It's so bizarre that when you call someone fat it's an insult; it's just a descriptor of my body" To see more about Nicola and her brilliant life raft tool which she shares visit her website http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/top-five-fertility-habits/ and follow her on Instagram @fatpositivefertility I also share the interview I did for LBC Radio after my blog following the Royal Baby announcement. We also talked about: www.ivfbabble.com PCOS and food https://yourfertilityjourney.com/ has some great information @your_fertility_journey on Instagram and check out Melanie Brown Nutrition https://www.melaniebrownnutrition.com/ @melaniebrownnutritionist too Fertility Education Initiative https://www.britishfertilitysociety.org.uk/special-interest-groups/fertility-education-initiative/about-fei/ I’m running a free live event, Reclaiming You, on 21 April and 22 April for anyone trying to bring home a baby and finding themselves feeling lost; stuck in a ‘left behind’ mentality; exhausted and in comparison mode. Read more about it, to see if it’s suitable for you and join me by saving your space here.

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What a busy week it's been. On Episode 4, I share with you what it's been like sharing a blog which got the most response I've ever had and include an interview with LBC radio on the back of it. I also have a wonderful chat with Sophie Sulehria and her husband Jonny Baker. Sophie is a BBC reporter. Sophie and Jonny have been through 6 rounds of unsuccessful IVF and have shared their journey with Radio 4's PM Programme for their series “Our Fertility Journey” which follows the couple as they meet people who have found alternative ways to have a child. I absolutely loved talking to Sophie and Jonny about what it was like to go so public with their fertility journey; how they've got through it together and how Sophie felt after doing a course looking at a new way to think about life... "I felt like I was stripping completely naked and running down the high street" "you can't stop all these external influences, it's more about how you deal with them" "I'm full of love, I love children and I love people and if that's who I am...then that's who I want to be" Sophie and Jonny's Radio 4 series is now about to be released in an extensive form as a podcast called “The Long Road To Baby” you can find out more at www.sophiesulerhia.co.uk We also talk about Fertility Network UK www.fertilitynetworkuk.org Broadband Consciousness from www.theministryofinspiration.com I’m running a free live event, Reclaiming You, on 21 April and 22 April for anyone trying to bring home a baby and finding themselves feeling lost; stuck in a ‘left behind’ mentality; exhausted and in comparison mode. Read more about it, to see if it’s suitable for you and join me by saving your space here.

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One of the mega revelations I discovered with a LOT of trial and error while we were trying to conceive the first time, was finding myself feeling free after months of being trapped in my 'infertility cage' by managing to just. stop. comparing. I know how revelatory it feels, but I also know how tricky it can be to get there. So I spoke to the brilliant Lucy Sheridan who is the UK's first and only Comparison Coach and has honed and crafted her teachings to specifically help with the ultimate peace thief and happiness killer: comparison. If you start anywhere with your journey to healing, start here. Favourite quotes in this episode from Lucy: "if I can think and feel myself into this, could I think and feel my way out of it?" "I choose not to live in a world where we 'jinx' things" "I use visualisation as a bite-size lifestyle remedy" "I put myself in a bubble of nourishing, supportive content" Lucy also references: Kyle Gray card decks Dr. Wayne Dyer Jim Rohn I hope you love this episode, please let me know if you do by rating, reviewing, sending an email: [email protected] or through social media - I'm on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram all under: @thisisalicerose. Your feedback, suggestions and comments are all so very welcome! I’m running a free live event, Reclaiming You, on 21 April and 22 April for anyone trying to bring home a baby and finding themselves feeling lost; stuck in a ‘left behind’ mentality; exhausted and in comparison mode. Read more about it, to see if it’s suitable for you and join me by saving your space here. With love, Alice x

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I am so excited to share my chat with the brilliant Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka @motherpukka motherpukka.co.uk) for this episode. If you don't know already...Anna is a bit of a social media icon. She's an author, campaigner, broadcaster, Mum and all round corker and I massively appreciate her time, openness and willingness to help me shine a light on how we can get through fertility struggles and loss for you. In this episode we talk about - navigating relationships through miscarriage - how loss changes you - how important terminology is when you lose a pregnancy - confidence, campaigns and putting one foot in front of another I also share voice messages from two friends of mine for my 'Think! What Not to Say' campaign, my life raft tool for this week and talk to you about my next event, 'Take Ownership'. It's on Saturday 6th October in Bristol (UK) from 11am and you can find out more here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/take-ownership-with-alice-rose-tickets-49476749289 Huge love to you, thank you so much for listening and do get in touch with any feedback, thoughts or your own 'Think! What Not to Say' stories! Come and find me on Instagram @thisisalicerose too. I adore hearing from you, Alice xxx I’m running a free live event, Reclaiming You, on 21 April and 22 April for anyone trying to bring home a baby and finding themselves feeling lost; stuck in a ‘left behind’ mentality; exhausted and in comparison mode. Read more about it, to see if it’s suitable for you and join me by saving your space here.

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I'm so excited to share the first episode of the TTC Life Raft which is coinciding with the launch of my campaign, 'Think! What Not To Say' #twnts On this episode I'm joined by the brilliant Cat Strawbridge (aka @tryingyears) and Keeley Dwight (@_tryingtobeamum_) as we chat about: How to cope when someone says something to upset you? Can we find compassion for those who get it wrong? What do we want people to say? Surrounding yourself with people who uplift you Tips for helping friends and family know how to support you Tips for coping if you’re not telling anyone what you’re going through Life Raft tool number 1…join me by practicing my number one tool every day for a week and let me know how you get on. In this episode, Keeley mentions a study which you can read here https://www.news-medical.net/news/20180713/Study-Womens-emotional-state-not-related-to-success-of-infertility-treatment.aspx I'll be discussing more about this in forthcoming episodes as it's such a complex topic. Thank you so much for listening, I hope you love it as much as I've loved making it. Please do rate, review and subscribe if you did! Alice x I’m running a free live event, Reclaiming You, on 21 April and 22 April for anyone trying to bring home a baby and finding themselves feeling lost; stuck in a ‘left behind’ mentality; exhausted and in comparison mode. Read more about it, to see if it’s suitable for you and join me by saving your space here.

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Season one trailer.

I believe going through infertility or loss is one of the hardest life experiences. My goal was to create a podcast full of warmth and inspiration, to break down stigmas and normalise conversations. I want to encourage an open and frank dialogue - not just for the people going through it but for friends, family and colleagues, so we can all understand the devastating impact these experiences can have and find the best way to get through them together. So this is the trailer for my brand new podcast series! You will hear from: Anna Whitehouse (aka Mother Pukka) Cat Strawbridge (aka Trying Years) Keeley Dwight (aka Trying to be a Mum) Jessica Hepburn Sophie Sulheria and her husband Jonny ...with many more to come. Listen, subscribe and share because I need your help to spread the word! With enormous love to each and every person going through this, and thank you so very much to those who aren't, but who want to learn... Alice Rose @thisisalicerose I’m running a free live event, Reclaiming You, on 21 April and 22 April for anyone trying to bring home a baby and finding themselves feeling lost; stuck in a ‘left behind’ mentality; exhausted and in comparison mode. Read more about it, to see if it’s suitable for you and join me by saving your space here.

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