What's one of the last things we consider doing on our fertility journeys? After the endless medical appointments, the supplements, the acupuncture, the testing..

Doing...less.

I was always under the impression that more = more when managing fertility. But it took me years and many hard lessons to realise this has the opposite result.

Today's guest will completely shift the way you think about approaching your fertility. Coni Longden-Jefferson is a women's health writer, fertility advocate, speaker and the founder of Nixi Body underwear. She's also on her own fertility journey, and started a campaign last year called "Slowing Down to Get Knocked Up" after she realised how badly the mindset of doing ALL THE THINGS to get pregnant was affecting her.

Today she shares:

• Her own personal journey of fertility challenges which she is currently navigating
• Period shame and how this impacts your fertility 
• What "Slowing down to get knocked up" is all about, and how you can get involved

To learn more about Coni, you can follow her on Instagram, or visit her website.

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EMBRACE THE JOURNEY is back at this end of this month!

Join me from Tuesday 29 July 2025 for 3 days of immersive yoga, breathwork & guided meditation for Fertility.

Learn natural techniques to:

• Support your fertility
• Regulate your nervous system
• Ease the anxiety of TTC

Over the last few years I have taken thousands of people through this training & it is hands-down the most comprehensive mind-body fertility experience you'll find online. This event is FREE to attend and it won't be running again until 2026.

Register here! https://www.elementpilatesyoga.com/waitlist