In this deeply vulnerable episode of the Her Fertility Podcast, Jess Tims shares a story she learned the hard way: one that shaped her entire approach to fertility support and ultimately led to the creation of the Her Fertility Doula Certification. Jess takes you back to her early days as a newly certified fertility doula: passionate, educated, and eager to help, yet profoundly unprepared for what real fertility support actually requires.

After two years of navigating unexplained infertility herself, Jess felt called to support others on this path. She did what many aspiring fertility professionals do: researched certifications, completed an online program, and felt ready to begin. Until she wasn’t. In her very first potential client call, a woman bravely asked: “How can you help me with the pain I’m feeling after a stillbirth?” Jess shares exactly what it felt like to freeze in that moment, realizing that despite her certification, she had no tools to support the depth of grief in front of her.

This episode explores:

Jess reflects on how that experience launched her into years of deeper training: studying the nervous system, subconscious mind, energy healing, Eastern medicine, emotional processing, and the relational impact of infertility.

You’ll hear why:

This episode is especially for:

✨ Anyone considering becoming a fertility doula

✨ Anyone feeling unsupported on their fertility journey

✨ Anyone craving a more compassionate, whole-person approach to fertility care

Jess also shares why the Her Fertility Doula Certification is intentionally different:

Enrollment for the 2026 cohort opens February 26, 2026. To learn more and join click: www.herfertility.support/certification

If this work feels like it’s calling you — that’s not an accident.

In this episode of the Her Fertility Podcast, you’ll hear directly from members of the first cohort about their experience inside the training.

🎙️ Graduate voices in this episode include:

✨ A fertility nurse and coach with over a decade of experience who joined to deepen her holistic support and left with greater confidence, practical tools, and a powerful professional community

✨ A birth and preconception doula who finally felt able to integrate fertility, cycle education, and birth work into one cohesive, aligned practice

✨ A women’s health advocate and former Gates Foundation professional who recognized what Western medicine was missing, and found validation, balance, and depth through the program’s integration of biology, Eastern medicine, emotional support, and ethics

Across these conversations, graduates share what stood out most:

This episode is an invitation to reflect on what kind of support fertility clients actually need, and what kind of practitioner you want to be.

💛 Interested in the Her Fertility Doula Certification?

Enrollment for the 2026 cohort opens February 26, 2026

You can join the priority list and get all your questions answered by clicking www.herfertility.support/webinar

If this work feels like it’s finding you at exactly the right moment — trust that.

In this deeply moving episode of the Her Fertility Podcast, host Jess Tims, Certified Fertility Doula, shares what fertility support truly looks like: not in theory, but in real life. After years of supporting women and couples through fertility challenges, Jess reflects on why this work is so much more than a job.

Being a fertility doula is a calling rooted in presence, trust, and walking alongside people through some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. You’ll hear candid excerpts from conversations with past clients, including:

✨ Heather, who experienced pregnancy loss and IVF, and shares how fertility doula support helped her move through fear, grief, and isolation: even while pregnant

✨ Jane (anonymous name) who experienced two pregnancy losses and was filled with fear when she got pregnant again. Working with a fertility doula helped her calm her emotions and today she is a mom!

✨ Chantal, who lived with PCOS and was told IVF was her only option, and how emotional and mindset support helped her reconnect with her body and ultimately become pregnant

These stories reveal what medical care alone often can’t provide:

This episode highlights the missing piece in fertility care, the space where clients feel seen, held, and supported as whole humans, not just patients. If you’ve ever felt called to support women on their fertility journey - whether because of your own experience with infertility, loss, or simply a deep knowing that this work matters - this episode is for you. 💛

Are you interested in becoming a fertility doula? Jess is hosting a free webinar where she breaks down what fertility doulas do, why this role is needed now more than ever, and how you can build a meaningful, flexible practice, even without a medical background.

👉 Save your spot here: https://www.herfertility.support/webinar

Let’s create a wave of fertility support together.

In this episode of Her Fertility, host Jess Tims clarifies the differences between a fertility doula and a fertility coach. Jess highlights the unique roles each professional plays in supporting women through their fertility journeys. Listen to the end for how to know which is for you.

Highlights

Fertility coaches are goal-oriented and provide strategic, action-based guidance with a focus on accountability and lifestyle changes.

Fertility doulas offer emotional support, holding space for clients to process their feelings and experiences without judgment. 

Choose the right support professional for your fertility journey at www.herfertility.support/directory

01:09 The Importance of Choosing the Right Support

03:54 Fertility Coaches: Goal-Oriented Support

06:39 Fertility Doulas: Emotional and Holistic Support

09:22 Real-Life Example: The Impact of a Fertility Doula

12:52 Choosing Between a Fertility Coach and a Fertility Doula

15:16 Conclusion: Finding the Right Path for You

CLICK HERE to listen to our past episode with fertility coach Elizabeth King

Join the next free webinar to learn more about how to become a fertility doula: www.herfertility.support/webinar 

Want to learn more about what a fertility doula is? In this episode, we explore how doulas are equipped with the latest research on fertility, nutrition, supplements, and male fertility hormone function. Fertility doulas are knowledgeable about assisted reproductive technologies such as IUI and IVF, and can guide you through family planning options. The best part is that fertility doulas are specially trained in fertility support, how to navigate the rollercoaster of emotions, and how to hold space for your fertility journey... or at least they should be.

If you want to become a fertility doula, join the next free webinar to learn more about what a fertility doula is and how to become certified at www.herfertility.support/webinar

Are you looking for support on your TTC journey? Having a doula means having a fertility expert who advocates and supports you throughout the process. Find support at www.herfertility.support/directory

Not sure where to start?

Find me at www.tiktok.com/@herfertility.support

Happy New Year! In this episode I share the five most important things to know if you’re planning to get pregnant in 2026. Drawing from personal experience and the latest changes in fertility care, we cover:

Whether you’re just starting or continuing your fertility journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice for 2026.

Connect with Jess:
TikTok: @herfertility.support
Directory of Fertility Doulas: www.herfertility.support/directory

Resources Mentioned:

Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

 In this powerful episode of Her Fertility, we sit down with Sam, who is currently navigating unexplained infertility and all the emotional weight that comes with it. After years of trying to conceive, countless appointments, and feeling lost in the TTC process, Sam discovered the missing piece she didn’t even know she needed: mindset support, emotional healing, and true fertility education that can only come from a fertility doula. 

This episode is for anyone who feels frustrated, defeated, or disconnected from their body during infertility. You’ll learn the exact mindset tools, body awareness practices, and lifestyle shifts that helped Sam step out of fear and into confidence, clarity, and hope.

How mindset impacts hormones, stress, and overall fertility

Why unexplained infertility often has deeper emotional layers

How to understand your cycle and interpret your body’s signals

The power of aligned support during your TTC journey

How couples can strengthen connection through fertility challenges

Why preparing your mind and body matters just as much as getting pregnant

She shifted from fear + frustration to confidence + clarity

She rebuilt trust with her body and learned how to listen instead of judge

She improved her relationship with food and simplified her lifestyle

She released guilt and emotional pressure she had been carrying for years

She and her partner strengthened communication and felt more unified

She now feels hopeful, even before pregnancy

Trying to conceive is not just a physical experience, it’s emotional, mental, and relational. This episode proves that true fertility support is not just about numbers, lab results, or timelines… it’s about the whole woman, the whole couple, and the whole journey.

When women feel supported, educated, and empowered, their experience shifts entirely.

If you're ready to feel more empowered, supported, and educated on your fertility journey, don’t miss your free resource:

👉 Download the Free Fertility Bundle www.herfertility.support/free
Your fertility education, mindset tools, and cycle tracking resources, all in one place.

👉 Learn more about fertility doula support www.herfertility.support/sessions
Your fertility journey is fully supported in this space.

👉 Join the Fertility Frequency Portal click here
Find your space any time, from anywhere. 

In this heartfelt episode of the Her Fertility Podcast, we dive into Kaycee's real and deeply relatable journey through secondary infertility. Already a mom, Kaycee found herself facing multiple failed IUIs, rising frustration, and the pressure of IVF as the next step, a step she wasn’t fully ready to take.

Kaycee shares what it felt like to be “doing everything right” yet still not getting pregnant… and how receiving the right emotional support, clarity, and guidance completely shifted her experience.

Inside this conversation, Kaycee opens up about:

✨ What led her to reach out for fertility doula support
✨ How our weekly check-ins created space to pause, breathe, and reconnect
✨ The role that mindset work and visualizations played in her journey
✨ How having clear next steps helped her stay grounded and optimistic
✨ Why she recommends seeking support before stepping into a clinic
✨ And ultimately, how she finally conceived through IUI after months of discouragement

This episode is for you if:

💛 You’re navigating IUI, IVF, or secondary infertility
💛 You’re curious what working with a fertility doula is actually like
💛 You want to feel more supported, empowered, and emotionally held

Kaycee's story is a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to navigate fertility treatments alone.

Download your FREE Fertility Bundle

Packed with tools, mindset practices, cycle education, and emotional support to help you feel confident and empowered on your path to pregnancy.

👉 Download the Free Fertility Bundle www.herfertility.support/free

Own Your Fertility with Dr. Jaime Knopman's New Book!

In this episode, Dr. Jaime Knopman highlights the importance of egg freezing and announces the pre-order availability of her new book Own Your Fertility. She shares why egg freezing success has increased in recent years and how this technology can support any woman in her future fertility.

If you have questions about egg freezing, this episode is for you.

We bust myths, chat about real-life implications of improved egg freezing protocols, and connect on our shared love of Los Angeles :)

Get the book >> Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Own-Your-Fertility-Freezing-Surrogacy/dp/1324111488

Get the book >> Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/own-your-fertility-jaime-knopman/1147402776

Connect with Jess on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@herfertility.support 

Thank you Dr. Knopman for being a guest on the Her Fertility Podcast. The information in this episode is not meant to replace any advice from your trusted medical professional. 

Listen to this calming and heart-centered episode of the Her Fertility Podcast. Jess Tims, certified fertility doula and founder of Her Fertility Support, guides you through a free 10-minute meditation designed to support your mind and body at any stage of the fertility journey.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or simply exhausted by the emotional weight of trying to conceive, this guided experience will help you slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect with the safety and wisdom within your own body.

You’ll be invited to:
✨ Ground into your body
✨ Release stuck or heavy energy
✨ Reconnect your mind and body in a way that feels safe
✨ Receive support rather than always giving
✨ Imagine golden, nourishing energy filling you with warmth, comfort, and clarity

This meditation is for you if:
💛 You're navigating infertility or secondary infertility
💛 You’re going through IUI, IVF, or waiting between cycles
💛 You want a moment of peace, grounding, and emotional relief
💛 You need a reminder that your body is capable, safe, and worthy
💛 You desire gentle support from someone who truly understands this journey

Jess also explains how the subconscious mind protects you (sometimes a little too much) during fertility challenges, and how guided somatic and mindset work can create a healthier, calmer foundation for your journey.

Explore the Fertility Frequency Portal, a growing library of guided meditations, somatic practices, audio sessions, and tools crafted specifically for the fertility journey. Unlike generic wellness content, every piece inside the portal is created with fertility in mind.

Join the next Fertility Support Circle www.herfertility.support/rsvp

Access the free Fertility Bundle www.herfertility.support/free

Become a Certified Fertility Doula www.herfertility.support/certification