The Hidden Mistakes Women Make When Trying to Get Pregnant (And What to Do Instead)

Trying to conceive can feel like navigating a maze full of conflicting advice, frustration, and confusion. In this episode, I’m peeling back the layers on the subtle, often overlooked mistakes women make on their fertility journey — from over-supplementing and stress to poor sleep habits and even spiritual misalignment.

You’ll gain practical clarity and mindset shifts that go beyond trendy fixes. I’ll help you restore peace and confidence around what your body really needs to prepare naturally for conception. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding your unique fertility story, this episode is for you.

Common fertility pitfalls that sabotage natural conception

The dangers of over-supplementation and why less can be more

How stress and poor sleep disrupt hormone balance

The role of mindset and emotional health in fertility

Spiritual alignment as a piece of holistic fertility care

Practical steps to restore your body’s readiness for pregnancy

The importance of informed cycle tracking and awareness

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When someone else’s pregnancy announcement feels like a gut punch, you’re not alone — and you’re not a bad person.

We’ll explore why these feelings show up, what they’re trying to tell you, and how you can respond with compassion instead of judgment.

Why jealousy isn’t a sin — it’s a signal

The deeper meaning behind pregnancy envy

Real-life story of grief and emotional triggers

The difference between shame and self-awareness

Five practical tools for handling emotional landmines

How to feel envy without becoming an envious person

Why your timeline is not delayed — it’s divinely designed

Learning to hold space for others without betraying yourself

Boundaries, journaling, and surrender in the waiting season

📓 Metania Journal — my favorite tool for emotional processing (especially during fertility seasons)

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Could stress be the hidden reason your hormones are misfiring?

In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Diana Rave—a certified health coach, cell biologist, and mom of three—who explains how chronic stress at the cellular level can delay ovulation, disrupt your cycle, and make conception more difficult.

We dive deep into how stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline send "danger" signals to your reproductive system, shutting down ovulation even when everything else looks “normal.” Diana brings both science and compassion, offering a refreshing, body-honoring path to healing your hormones and supporting fertility naturally.

How stress hijacks your hormones and delays ovulation

The difference between stress you feel and stress your cells feel

What women get wrong about “doing all the right things” for fertility

The impact of under-eating, over-exercising, and obsessing over wellness

Why your body might not feel safe enough to conceive

Somatic + nutritional strategies to calm your biology

What Diana means by “doing less, but the right kind of less”

How women have restored ovulation by shifting their stress response

Diana Rave is a certified health and wellness coach, cell biologist, and mom of three who helps women lower stress at the cellular level. With over a decade of studying how hormones and biology intersect, she teaches women how to work with their bodies using strategic nutrition, mineral support, and somatic practices.

Her approach leads to better results with less overwhelm, because when stress goes down, the body becomes more responsive. Diana is the founder of Small Steps Health Coaching, where she helps women experience deep healing from the inside out.

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This podcast does not replace the guidance of licensed medical professionals. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, especially before making any changes to your health routine or treatment plan.

By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that neither the host nor any guests are providing medical advice or establishing a patient-provider relationship.

You were told your chances were low… maybe even impossible.

In today’s episode, we explore what often gets missed in fertility assessments — from egg quality and inflammation to the emotional toll of being handed cold statistics. You’ll hear why IVF success rates don’t always reflect your body’s actual potential… and what one woman uncovered after being told she wasn’t a good candidate.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or out of options, this episode is your invitation to think differently.

Why IVF success rates can be misleading (and what they don’t measure)

What actually impacts egg quality — and how it’s within your influence.

The overlooked labs, conditions, and lifestyle factors that matter most.

Why women are told to harvest eggs without treating root causes.

A real-life story of hope after being labeled “not a good candidate”

The emotional side of fertility statistics — and how to reclaim your voice.

What restorative reproductive care can offer that mainstream approaches don’t.

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Have you ever thought, “It was so easy the first time… why is it so hard now?”

Maybe you're doing all the “right” things—charting, eating clean, trusting God—and still find yourself in a season of waiting.

In today’s episode, we hear from Lisette, a woman just like you. She began learning fertility awareness before marriage, conceived her first with ease, but was surprised by how much her journey changed the second time around.

She opens up about the emotional toll, the spiritual surrender, and the small but powerful shifts that finally made the difference. If you're in your 30s or beyond, wondering if your body is still capable of natural conception—this conversation will remind you: Your story isn’t over. You’re not alone. And God is still working in the unseen.

Lisette is a wife, mother of two, and radiant example of what it means to align your fertility journey with your faith, health, and marriage. She began her fertility awareness journey while engaged and continues to live out the beauty of a naturally-whole, God-honoring approach to womanhood and motherhood.

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👉 You’re taking progesterone… but it’s not solving the problem. What’s missing?

Have you ever wondered why your body still struggles, even when you’re doing everything right?

In this episode, Arianna shares why progesterone alone isn’t always the answer and what deeper issues might be blocking your body’s ability to respond. If you’ve been told “just take this pill” or “add this cream,” but you’re still spotting, not conceiving, or feeling off… this conversation is for you.

🌿 We’ll explore what it really takes to support progesterone, restore ovulation, and read your body’s signals—without artificial reproductive technologies.

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✨ You’ll walk away encouraged, empowered, and with practical next steps to support your fertility and hormone health naturally.

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Ever feel like you’re doing everything right on your trying to conceive journey, but still coming up empty-handed or worse, facing loss after loss while doctors just tell you “it’s normal”? You’re not alone, and today’s episode is for you.

In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Ximena, a wife and mom who knows the ups and downs of TTC all too well.

Ximena opens up about her seven-year journey through multiple miscarriages, the frustration of feeling dismissed by doctors, and the turning point when she and her husband decided to dig deeper for real answers.

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If you’re in the thick of TTC, feeling like time is running out, or just craving real talk and real answers, this episode is packed with encouragement, practical steps, and the reminder that your journey is unique-and hope is still possible.

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Ximena is a mom of two, a resilient TTC warrior, and a passionate advocate for women finding answers and hope on their fertility journey.

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What if something as simple as a fertility massage could help you on your journey to conception?

It’s natural to be skeptical, but fertility massage has been practiced for centuries, with countless women reporting improvements in their reproductive health.

In this episode, we dive into the benefits, limitations, and potential of fertility massage—without the expensive IVF or hormones.

Could it really be the natural solution you’ve been seeking?

Tune in to uncover the truth about how fertility massage could support your fertility journey, with expert insights and tips to guide your path.

Topics Discussed:

What fertility massage really is and the different techniques involved

How fertility massage could support reproductive health

Busting common myths about fertility massage and conception

The role of stress relief and hormonal balance in fertility

What you need to know about pelvic health and uterine alignment

A gentle alternative: Block Therapy for fertility support

The importance of consulting with a trained therapist

How to use fertility massage as a complement, not a cure-all

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Hi Friend, 

What if the hardest part of your fertility journey wasn’t just the waiting, but learning how to let go? In this episode, Arianna sits down with Addy, who opens up about years of infertility, the heartbreak of multiple miscarriages—including an ectopic pregnancy and the loss of a fallopian tube—and the surprising moment everything changed. If you’ve ever felt isolated, out of control, or desperate for hope, Addy’s story will show you the power of surrender, the healing that comes from honoring loss, and the practical steps that made a difference. Ready to rethink what’s possible on your own path to motherhood?

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If you’re ready for honest talk and real hope, press play now—your next step might be waiting in this conversation.

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