Today we are talking about physical therapy for our pelvic regions and we are very fortunate to have an expert, Dr. Jen Fraboni, on the topic joining us. This conversation blew my mind and debunked a lot of the things I have been told and thought were true about our bodies, healing and the pelvic floor.  

Dr. Jen is a PT, DPT and an internationally renowned physical therapist who specializes in helping people overcome chronic pain and maximizing physical performance. As the founder of the new platform and app, jen.health, she brings a unique whole-body approach to strength, mobility, and pain free living. In 2019, she was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Healthcare Professionals. Jen's easily accessible approach has garnered her more than a half a million viewers on social media and millions of views of her health and fitness videos. 

Jen has been featured in Shape Magazine, Self Magazine, Men's Fitness, Muscle and Fitness and in 2020, she graced the cover of Oxygen Magazine. She helped ease back pain with her feature on Good Morning America and on NBC. Dr. Jen is the co-host, with her husband who is also a doctor of physical therapy, to the popular podcast called The Optimal Body Podcast.  

After listening to this episode, you will have some things you can be empowered to do yourself to manage stress and tension for healing the body, optimize your health and fertility by bringing blood flow and energy to pelvic region, and what to do if you have scar tissue or adhesions after surgery or endometriosis. 

What You'll Learn 

• How relaxing tension in body and healing the pelvic region relates to fertility
• Techniques and simple exercises to free up tension
• How to use the breath as an awareness tool and to help relieve tension
• The importance of healthy posture and alignment of your body
• How to break up internal scar tissue and adhesions 
• What pelvic floor health really looks like  

 Resources 

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  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

  Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women’s Health

Did you know that your menstrual cycle provides valuable insight and information about your overall health? 

I say it all the time, your fertility is a by-product of health and wellness and your menstrual cycle is a sort of built-in device for understanding your body’s needs. On today’s episode you will learn about yet another powerful tool for health and wellness that is directly connected to your hormones and your menstrual cycle and best of all, it is so simple, very healthy, and very safe.  

Kate Morton joins me on the FU Project to talk about the power of seed cycling and how it can improve your fertility by helping you control your hormones and improve your menstrual cycle.

Kate is a Registered Dietitian with a master's degree in Human Clinical Nutrition that focuses on women's health and fertility and the founder of Funk It Wellness, a menstrual health company that empowers and inspires women to take control of their hormones and menstrual cycle. 

SPECIAL OFFER: Listeners of the podcast can receive a 15% discount on their order with Funk It Wellness by using this link: https://funkitwellness.com/?wly=FUProject

What You'll Learn

• What seed cycling is and the basics of how to do it 
• The nutritional breakdown of certain seeds and how they support ovulation and fertility 
• How to buy seeds and ensure that they are high quality 
• Misconceptions about menstrual cycles 

Resources

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  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

  Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women’s Health

Meet Amanda.

Amanda was on her fertility journey for six years, had tried 6 fresh transfers and 4 frozen all before meeting me. Today she is expecting her first child and looking forward to parenthood. 

I am so happy to be able to share another inspiring Path to Parenthood interview. Listen to learn how Amanda shifted her mindset, did the work, and manifested her miracle baby. 

What You’ll Learn:

• The things that were preventing her from getting pregnant and what she changed that made a difference 

• The importance of having a supportive team 

• The magic that happens when you shift your mindset

• What Amanda wished someone had told her early in her journey 

Resources

• READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES? 

  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS? Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don’t take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)

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  About the Host: 

  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

  Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women’s Health

The relationship dynamic in a long-term marriage is tricky enough before adding IVF to the mix. But then, once you are in the thick of your fertility journey as a couple, it can seem like there are land mines everywhere.  

How do you stay connected? How do you support each other and learn to be good communicators while dealing with a rollercoaster of emotions? 

On this episode of the FU Project, my wonderful husband, Brian Pannuzzo joins me to talk about the fertility journey as a couple. We get into what it was like, what we learned, and what we would do differently. Plus, I will give you some information and action steps that we spent thousands of dollars in therapy on.  

Brian Pannuzzo is a nutrition and health coach, and, well, my lovely husband and the father to our two (expensive) children. When he is not coaching his own clients, he helps my patients identify trends in their diet and nutrition that may be preventing them from getting pregnant and how to create building blocks for a healthier lifestyle. 

What You’ll Learn

• What our IVF experience was like for Brian  
• The differences in our perspectives on the same experience 
• What we would do differently as a couple 
• The work we have done and the things we learned along the way 
• Practical and valuable tips and tools you can use right now 

Resources

• READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES? 

  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS? Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don’t take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)

  WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [The Tasha Blasi]

   

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  About the Host: 

  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

  Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women’s Health

It is National Infertility Awareness Week and the theme this year is “Be the Change You Want to See in the World.” Our guest on the podcast happens to be a living example of this theme. 

On this episode of the FU Project, we are joined by Eran Amir, Founder and CEO of GoStork; an amazing product that makes the fertility journey a little easier by helping with the process of choosing a clinic, choosing an egg donor, or choosing a surrogacy agency. 

Eran Amir has more than 20 years of experience in technology, both as a software development and product management executive in Israel and also the greater New York area. The development of GoStork combined his professional skillset with a personal mission. After undergoing a long, difficult, costly process to expand his family via surrogate and egg donation, he vowed to help other intended parents avoid the complexity and confusion he experienced.

Check out the sponsor of National Infertility Awareness Week, Resolve.org, and make a donation by clicking on the Resolve icon on my home page. I will match your donation! https://www.tashablasi.com/ 

What You’ll Learn

• How and why Eran created GoStork 
• The GoStork platform and services 
• Strategies for choosing a surrogate agency 
• Most common questions and advice for choosing an egg donor 
• How much money you can actually save using GoStork strategies and information 

Resources

• READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES? 

  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS? Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don’t take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)

  WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [The Tasha Blasi]

   

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  About the Host: 

  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

  Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women’s Health

Joining us on this episode is Dr. Tina Yang, a 4th generation Chinese Medicine doctor, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, certified Reiki Master, and a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine. 

As a student of this topic myself, I asked all the burning questions that we want to know. What are Chinese Herbs for Fertility? Are they the same as supplements? Do they work together? What can they really do for fertility? 

I say it all the time: fertility is a by-product of health and wellness. This is Dr. Yang’s specialty. I feel very lucky to have had this time to pick her brain. And she really delivered. We covered so much valuable information in this conversation. 

Dr. Yang is a co-founder of the Coastal Acupuncture and Natural Healing Center in Irvine, California, and Awakened Health. She is also the founder and CEO of Integrative Fertility Specialists, a company whose mission is to assist couple in achieving healthy pregnancies with happy, healthy babies. Dr. Yang's mission is to assist couples in starting and expanding their families through comprehensive treatment plans, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, functional medicine, energy healing, and diet and lifestyle counseling. 

SPECIAL OFFER FOR FU PROJECT PODCAST LISTENERS: Go to awakenedhealthinc.com and purchase any of her herbal formulas and get 10% off your first order with the coupon code FUPROJECT.  

What You’ll Learn

• A background of Chinese herbal medicine  
• How Chinese herbs help with fertility and women’s health 
• Working with fertility doctors alongside Chinese Medicine doctors 
• The best time to use Chinese herbs 
• What they consist of and how do they differ from other supplements 
• Other modalities that Dr. Yang uses for healing and wellness 
• How our emotions fit in to the bigger picture from a Chinese medicine perspective 
• About Dr. Yang’s herbal formulas 

Resources

• READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES? 

  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS? Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don’t take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)

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  About the Host: 

  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

  Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women’s Health

I reference survival mode and reproductive mode often on the podcast because it's so foundational to healing and fertility. Many of us get stuck in survival mode due to our body’s natural (and even biologically useful!) response to stressors. This can make getting and staying pregnant more difficult. The good news is that it's totally possible to train your brain and body to get into reproductive mode faster and easier over time. 

In this episode, I dive deep into what this means so that you can have a better understanding and feel empowered to help yourself manage your body’s stress response and create the family of your dreams. 

What You’ll Learn

• What is survival mode vs. reproductive mode 
• The science behind these different states and why they occur 
• Why it's important to understand this for your fertility journey
• How to identify which mode you're in
• Tools you can use to get into reproductive mode

Resources

• READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES? 

  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS? Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don’t take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)

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  About the Host: 

  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

  Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women’s Health

Are you a little intimidated by your fertility doctor? Does your mind go blank when it is time to have a conversation with them about their findings and protocol? Do you want to feel more empowered and like you are a collaborator in this journey? In this episode of the FU Project podcast, I'm going to teach you how to rock your relationship with your doctor and have more confidence by applying some tried and true strategies I use with my clients. 

What You’ll Learn

• Understanding the doctor-patient relationship 
• How to feel confident asking questions during an appointment 
• Examples of follow up questions you can ask when you seem to hit a dead end in the conversation 
• Red flags to look out for  
• How to know when it's not a good fit 

Resources

• READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES? 

  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS? Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don’t take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)

  WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [The Tasha Blasi]

   

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  About the Host: 

  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

  Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women’s Health

Have you ever wondered "What the heck is the FU Project Workshop?"  

Maybe you've never even heard of the FU Project Workshop...

In today's episode of the FU Project podcast, I am talking all about the FU Project Workshop. What it is. Who it's for. Who you'll be working with. Essentially I'll be answering all the questions that people ask me whenever they hear about what I do.

What You’ll Learn

• What is the FU Project Workshop and how it came to be
• What we do
• Who you'll work with
• How we support you on this journey and the access you get to the team
• Determining if the FU Project Workshop is a fit for you and next steps you can take

Resources

• READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES? 

  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS? Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don’t take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)

  WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [The Tasha Blasi]

   

  ADD US ON:

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  For more information, email us at [email protected]

  About the Host: 

  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

  Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women’s Health

What is keeping you from getting and staying pregnant? Why won't the embryos implant, or if they implant, why won't they stick? 

It can be incredibly heartbreaking, after all the work and the emotions that go into the egg retrieval and transfer, just to get that negative pregnancy test or a positive test that doesn’t stick. 

While there are always going to be things that are simply out of our control, I find that it is helpful to know exactly what we can control. 

In this episode of the FU Project Podcast, I share some of the things that you can do that are in your control, including what I know can get in the way of implantation so you can be armed with things to discuss with your doctor. 

What You’ll Learn

• The most common physical things that can block pregnancy in the body 
• A list of things you can talk to your doctor about
• What is the difference between survival mode and reproductive mode in our body
• Science protocols and finding the right one for you 
• The embryo, diagnostics, and genetic testings 
• What we cannot control and how to start finding acceptance 

Resources

• READY FOR SOLUTIONS TO YOUR IVF ISSUES? 

  ►Sign up for a strategy session WITH TASHA HERSELF!►Get a FREE Personalized Guide for Your Next IVF Protocol NEED SUPPLEMENTS? Click here for education and discounts on medical grade supplements (don’t take supplements unless they are medical grade- it could hurt more than help!)

  WANT TO WATCH THIS PODCAST ON VIDEO? ► [The Tasha Blasi]

   

  ADD US ON:

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  For more information, email us at [email protected]

  About the Host: 

  Tasha Blasi is an IVF consultant and Founder of IVF Uncovered (formerly the FU Project). Using her background in the sciences, and personally going through ten rounds of IVF for her two children, she has created a life mission to help patients doing IVF know as much as their doctor so they can ask better questions and get better treatment...all while bringing an unfiltered, humorous tone to this often heartbreaking subject.

  Topics: Fertility Consultant, IVF Consultant, Fertility Coach, IVF Coach, IVF Success, Getting Pregnant, Staying Pregnant, Egg Retrievals, Egg Quality, Embryo Transfers, Holistic Health, Women’s Health