Welcome to another episode of the Fertility in Focus Podcast, hosted by Dr. Christina Burns. Today’s episode addresses the often-overlooked aspect of creating space for wellness during the fertility journey. Dr. Burns discusses how the stress of trying to conceive can lead to a tunnel vision focus, negatively impacting both mental and physical health.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The physiological impact of stress on fertility and how stress hormones can affect your reproductive health.
• The importance of creating mental and emotional space to support fertility and how this can enhance overall wellness.
• Practical tips for integrating mindfulness into daily life to reduce stress and improve fertility outcomes.
• The benefits of meditation, including guided meditations, for reducing stress and improving emotional well-being.
• How to manage commitments, learn to say no, and carve out time for self-care and therapeutic rest.
• The role of stress management in balancing life commitments while on your fertility journey.

Timestamps:

• [00:30] The impact of stress and tunnel vision on fertility 
• [05:00] Creating mental and emotional space for wellness 
• [10:00] Practical tips for integrating mindfulness into daily life 
• [15:00] The benefits of meditation and guided meditations 
• [20:00] Learning to say no and manage commitments 
• [25:00] Carving out time for self-care and therapeutic rest 
• [30:00] The physiological effects of stress hormones on fertility 

About Dr. Christina Burns:

Dr. Christina Burns is the founder and Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the Naturna Institute. Committed, compassionate, and highly skilled in multiple disciplines, Dr. Burns has been in practice since 2004. She empowers both women and men to achieve their optimal life and health goals through natural medicine practices, integrative nutrition, lifestyle management, and personalized mind-body programs. Dr. Burns holds advanced certifications in acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, life coaching, and yoga therapy. She is also the best-selling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook."
 
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