The Brilliant Fertility Podcast

In this episode, I’m diving into a controversy  that’s been showing up everywhere lately- Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM) vs. IVF. 

If you’ve been scrolling through your social media feed and noticed some heated debates on these two approaches, you’re not alone. It can feel confusing and overwhelming to sort through the noise, especially when what you want most is a clear path forward in your fertility journey.

So, what exactly is restorative reproductive medicine? How does it differ from IVF? And most importantly, what does this mean for you as you make decisions about your own body and family-building journey? My goal in this episode is to unpack the controversy, highlight the strengths of both approaches, and bring you back to what really matters: your empowerment, your options, and your ability to choose what feels best for you.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌿 What is Restorative Reproductive Medicine (RRM)?: A look at how RRM identifies and treats underlying health conditions to restore fertility.

💡 The truth about IVF as a tool, not an ideology: Why IVF is a scientific miracle for many, and where it shines as the best option.

⚖️ Finding the middle ground: Why demonizing one approach over the other does a disservice to hopeful parents.

🧩 The importance of individualized fertility care: From nutrition and hormones to autoimmune conditions, there’s no one size fits all that works for everyone.

❤️ Your choices matter most: Why empowerment, compassion, and personal alignment are at the heart of successful fertility journeys.

At the end of the day, both RRM and IVF can be powerful tools. My mission is to give you clear information, grounded strategies, and the encouragement to choose what feels best for your unique path. Whether your journey includes natural fertility support, restorative medicine, IVF, or a combination of approaches, there’s room for all of it.

Sending you so much love as you navigate your journey. 

For women over 30 who have tried everything to get pregnant and stay pregnant, whether you’re preparing for IVF or trying to get pregnant naturally... The Brilliant Fertility Podcast bridges the gap between scientific evidence and conscious conception, bringing you simple, actionable steps to improve your chances of getting pregnant while living a life you love in the process.  

If you’re ready to explore what your unique body needs to finally get pregnant and stay pregnant, I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

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I honestly never thought I’d record a fertility podcast episode about a Netflix movie called K-Pop Demon Hunters—but here we are. This story surprised me in so many ways. At first glance, it looks like lighthearted pop culture fun, but underneath the catchy songs and animated action is a powerful message about authenticity, voice, and healing old patterns.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing how this film unexpectedly ties into the fertility journey. Because whether you’re trying to conceive, breaking free from generational trauma, or simply longing to feel more like yourself, the deeper lessons of this story can help us all remember what it means to stand in our truth.

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Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Authenticity as the highest frequency: why showing up as your true self raises your vibration and supports healing on the fertility journey.

✨Breaking generational patterns: how the characters’ struggles mirror the subconscious beliefs and wounds many of us inherit and carry.

✨Facing what we’ve denied: the reminder that we can’t heal or shift until we stop resisting and start accepting what is.

✨The power of voice: how losing and reclaiming one’s voice in the movie mirrors the way our subconscious masks show up in real life.

✨Collective healing: why coming together in truth and authenticity awakens us and creates ripple effects in the world.

For women over 30 who have tried everything to get pregnant and stay pregnant, whether you’re preparing for IVF or trying to get pregnant naturally... The Brilliant Fertility Podcast bridges the gap between scientific evidence and conscious conception, bringing you simple, actionable steps to improve your chances of getting pregnant while living a life you love in the process.  

If you’re ready to explore what your unique body needs to finally get pregnant and stay pregnant, I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

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Last week, I needed an escape. After months of uncertainty about our build and feeling overwhelmed, I took myself on a solo date to the forest. And it was magical.

What if slowing down, stepping outside, and immersing yourself in nature could boost your fertility? What if time among trees could lower stress, regulate your nervous system, balance hormones, and improve your chances of conceiving? In this episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, I dive into the practice of forest bathing and the ways it can support fertility, health, and well-being.

Forest bathing, or Shinrin Yoku in Japan, is about tuning into your senses and connecting with green spaces. It’s not hiking or exercise—it’s pausing, breathing, and letting nature restore your body, mind, and spirit. Research shows forest bathing reduces stress and may support fertility by improving hormone function, immune balance, and pregnancy outcomes.

What was one of the stressors that drove me to the forest? Money. We don’t know our final build costs/mortgage yet, which feels soooo uncomfortable for a planner like me. When my biz mentor James Wedmore announced a 30-day money mindset challenge, I knew I had to join. If money stresses you out too, join us! (He’s offering a results guarantee if you do the work.)

Mind Your Money 30 Day Challenge

Forest Bathing Resources 

• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 
• Stanford's Longevity Center
• 20-5-3 Rule

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌳 What forest bathing really means — how it engages your senses, creates mindfulness, and restores balance.

🌱 The link between stress and fertility — why lowering cortisol helps conception.

🌼 Immune system & fertility connection — and how tree compounds may play a role.

🌿 Practical, everyday ways to try it — even with walks or houseplants.

💑 Couples benefits — how nature time improves sperm quality, lowers stress together, and strengthens connection.

This is your invitation to create more space, calm, and connection—because your fertility journey doesn’t have to feel like a hustle. Whether it’s a walk in the park, a trip to the mountains, or placing your hands on a tree, forest bathing is a nurturing practice that supports both your nervous system and reproductive health.

And please DM me your forest pics! 

For women over 30 who have tried everything to get pregnant and stay pregnant, whether you’re preparing for IVF or trying to get pregnant naturally... The Brilliant Fertility Podcast bridges the gap between scientific evidence and conscious conception, bringing you simple, actionable steps to improve your chances of getting pregnant while living a life you love in the process.  

If you’re ready to explore what your unique body needs to finally get pregnant and stay pregnant, I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

Connect with us on:

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• Facebook
• Website
• Brilliant Fertility
• YouTube
• Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System

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This week on The Brilliant Fertility Podcast, I’m diving into what it means to expand your emotional capacity and stay grounded in hope during overwhelming times. Trying to conceive can already feel like a rollercoaster—and when you add in the heaviness of world events, political stress, and daily challenges, it can leave you feeling exhausted, fearful, and emotionally drained. But the truth is, emotional resilience is a key part of preparing your body, mind, and heart for pregnancy.

In this episode, I share my own reflections as a mother, doctor, and fertility advocate on how we can continue to show up for ourselves and the next generation—even when the world feels upside down. Together, we’ll explore how to honor your feelings without letting them consume you, and how to use simple practices to restore balance, safety, and hope.

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EFT Tapping for when the world feels too heavy & you feel helpless: https://youtu.be/hsX0HceSRbQ?si=-h9r6be1E6GZhCwj

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨Fertility and Emotional Resilience: Why your body’s wisdom is deeply connected to how you process collective stress and personal challenges.

✨The Power of Now: How being present, inspired by Eckhart Tolle’s teachings, can help you release fear and anxiety.

✨Practical Action Steps: Simple ways to take meaningful action (like contacting representatives or using the Five Calls app) to ease anxiety and step into empowerment.

✨Community and Connection: Why building a safe, supportive community is vital for fertility and emotional well-being.

✨Tools for Nervous System Regulation: From EFT tapping to movement and journaling, learn how to release emotions in healthy ways.

If you’ve been wondering how to move forward with hope when life feels uncertain, this episode will give you comfort, encouragement, and practical strategies. You’ll be reminded that holding the vision of your future child is one of the most powerful acts of love and hope you can offer in these times.

For women over 30 who have tried everything to get pregnant and stay pregnant, whether you’re preparing for IVF or trying to get pregnant naturally... The Brilliant Fertility Podcast bridges the gap between scientific evidence and conscious conception, bringing you simple, actionable steps to improve your chances of getting pregnant while living a life you love in the process.  

If you’re ready to explore what your unique body needs to finally get pregnant and stay pregnant, I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

Connect with us on:

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• Facebook
• Website
• Brilliant Fertility
• YouTube
• Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System

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Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, your healthy habits just won’t stick? In this episode, I continue our conversation on habits—why some patterns keep draining your energy and how to finally create small, nourishing changes that truly support fertility.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about compassion, safety, and building a strong foundation for your body and mind. I’ll walk you through how habits form, why your nervous system sometimes resists change, and the exact steps to shift into routines that make you feel more grounded, hopeful, and supported on your fertility journey.

Ready to go deeper? I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me here: https://l.bttr.to/MCcLj

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🌿 Why habits matter for fertility: how daily routines reduce stress, regulate hormones, and create predictability your body craves.

💭 The biggest barriers to new habits: from all-or-nothing thinking to guilt loops, and why it’s not about willpower.

🪷 Simple fertility-supporting practices: like journaling, gentle yoga, protein-rich meals, and breathwork to nourish energy.

🫶 The role of emotional safety: why nervous system regulation is key to making habits last.

💞 Connection as a habit: how supportive relationships help you feel safe, seen, and less alone.

🌟 Celebrating small wins: why every tiny step counts and how returning to the habit is the practice.

This episode is a gentle reminder: habits are here to support you, not to overwhelm you. By starting small, stacking wisely, and celebrating along the way, you’ll strengthen your energy and create the foundation your fertility deserves.

Pick one tiny, compassionate habit this week—and let me know what it is! I’d love to celebrate it with you.

For women over 30 who have tried everything to get pregnant and stay pregnant, whether you’re preparing for IVF or trying to get pregnant naturally... The Brilliant Fertility Podcast bridges the gap between scientific evidence and conscious conception, bringing you simple, actionable steps to improve your chances of getting pregnant while living a life you love in the process.  

If you’re ready to explore what your unique body needs to finally get pregnant and stay pregnant, I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

Connect with us on:

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• Facebook
• Website
• Brilliant Fertility
• YouTube
• Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System

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Ever felt like your energy just bottomed out with no warning? In this episode, I share a very real crash that took me by surprise — right in the middle of Costco. What looked like a normal day turned into an eye-opener about how easily we can slip into habits that deplete us.

And when your body is constantly running on low, your fertility feels it too. Hormones get disrupted, cycles shift, and your body has to prioritize things differently. I’m pulling back the curtain on my own little incident to help you catch the patterns before they snowball into something bigger.

✨ Ready to lay a stronger foundation for your fertility journey? These mini programs are a beautiful place to begin:

📘 Cycle Charting to Conceive — Understand your cycle like never before and pinpoint your fertile window.

📝 ReWrite Your Story — Release fear and frustration and reconnect with hope, clarity, and empowerment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🥣 Why “healthy” habits can still backfire: From protein-poor smoothies to skipped lunches — how even small things add up and cause hormonal chaos over time.

⚡ What your energy dips are really telling you: Learn how your body uses fatigue to get your attention — especially when you’re not getting the nutrition or rest you need.

🔥 The stress-hormone-fertility triangle: How chronic stress, poor fueling, and lack of recovery can disrupt ovulation, shorten your luteal phase, and increase PMS.

☕ The sneaky impact of caffeine: Even your favorite iced coffee can contribute to the energy rollercoaster — especially when your body is already overwhelmed.

🧬 The deeper fertility connection: We break down how energy, mitochondria, and hormone balance all link to egg quality and cycle health.

This episode is a gentle but powerful reminder: before supplements or advanced fertility treatments, your day-to-day energy matters most. Part 2 will dive even deeper into how to create habits that are actually sustainable — and designed to support your fertility, not sabotage it.

You deserve to feel nourished, grounded, and full of energy — so take a listen and see where you can bring more awareness to your habits & energy. 

For women over 30 who have tried everything to get pregnant and stay pregnant, whether you’re preparing for IVF or trying to get pregnant naturally... The Brilliant Fertility Podcast bridges the gap between scientific evidence and conscious conception, bringing you simple, actionable steps to improve your chances of getting pregnant while living a life you love in the process.  

If you’re ready to explore what your unique body needs to finally get pregnant and stay pregnant, I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

Connect with us on:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website
• Brilliant Fertility
• YouTube
• Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System

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I’m so thrilled to welcome the incredible Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to the podcast this week. Lisa is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and the author of The Fifth Vital Sign—a must-read if you’ve ever wanted to understand your cycle beyond just “that time of the month.” She's also the voice behind the top-rated Fertility Friday podcast and a fierce advocate for helping women connect to their cycles as a true vital sign of health.

In this episode, we explore what fertility awareness really means—and why it’s about so much more than trying to get pregnant. Lisa breaks down how your menstrual cycle is a mirror of your overall well-being, and how learning to chart it can give you real, science-backed insight into your hormones, your stress levels, and your health as a whole.

And if you’re feeling ready to go deeper, I invite you to check out my ​Cycle Charting for Conception Mini-Course​—the same foundational tool I use inside the Brilliant Fertility Program to help clients track with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why ovulation is crucial even if you’re not actively trying to conceive

✨ How to understand your cycle as your “fifth vital sign”

✨ Common myths around cycle tracking (and what actually works)

✨ The signs your body gives you when something’s off hormonally

✨ How fertility awareness can be a self-care tool, not a chore

Lisa has this beautiful way of blending science and heart. She helps you feel more in control of your health, more in tune with your body, and way less alone on this journey. Whether you’re new to cycle charting or just curious about how your fertility reflects your deeper health, this conversation will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and inspired.

Her approach blends science, compassion, and real-world wisdom. She also co-authored the brand-new book Real Food for Fertility—and if you head to the book’s website, you can read the first chapter for free! 🎉

So pour a cozy drink, grab your notebook (or your chart!), and get ready to fall in love with your cycle in a whole new way. 💗

Connect with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack on:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• How to Interpret Virtually Any Chart Your Client Throws At You

For women over 30 who have tried everything to get pregnant and stay pregnant, whether you’re preparing for IVF or trying to get pregnant naturally... The Brilliant Fertility Podcast bridges the gap between scientific evidence and conscious conception, bringing you simple, actionable steps to improve your chances of getting pregnant while living a life you love in the process.  

If you’re ready to explore what your unique body needs to finally get pregnant and stay pregnant, I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

Connect with us on:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website
• Brilliant Fertility
• YouTube
• Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System

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If you’ve ever felt frustrated that no one ever taught you how your body actually works—especially your menstrual cycle and ovulation—you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the foundations of the Fertility Awareness Method so you can start understanding your own body with confidence.

Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally, coming off birth control, or just curious about natural fertility tracking, this is the crash course you wish you had in 9th grade. I cover the basics to get you ready for next week’s amazing interview with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of The Fifth Vital Sign.

And if you’re feeling ready to go deeper, I invite you to check out my ​Cycle Charting for Conception Mini-Course​—the same foundational tool I use inside the Brilliant Fertility Program to help clients track with clarity and confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why I was mad no one taught me this sooner: (hint: bc FAM should be basic body literacy for everyone!)

✨ The 3 Pillars of Fertility Awareness: Learn how to track cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and cervix position to understand your fertile window.

✨ Cervical Mucus 101: What it looks like, how it changes, and why it's one of the most important signs your body gives you when you’re fertile.

✨ BBT & What It Tells Us: I explain basal body temperature tracking and how it helps detect ovulation and reveal hidden health patterns.

✨ Cycle Charting Without Obsession: Charting shouldn’t create stress. I share ways to make it empowering—not anxiety-inducing—and link to my mini-course to help you get started.

In this gentle introduction to cycle tracking for fertility, my goal is to help you reconnect with your body. If you’ve never learned how to observe your cycle signs, or you’re wondering if your chart is "normal," this episode is your first step.

For women over 30 who have tried everything to get pregnant and stay pregnant, whether you’re preparing for IVF or trying to get pregnant naturally... The Brilliant Fertility Podcast bridges the gap between scientific evidence and conscious conception, bringing you simple, actionable steps to improve your chances of getting pregnant while living a life you love in the process.  

If you’re ready to explore what your unique body needs to finally get pregnant and stay pregnant, I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

Connect with us on:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website
• Brilliant Fertility
• YouTube
• Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System

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This week’s episode of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast is raw, honest, and deeply personal. I’m sharing a vulnerable part of my life that I’ve never fully opened up about before. After an emotionally triggering experience over the 4th of July weekend, I found myself face-to-face with unresolved trauma from a past relationship—and the emotional intensity that followed felt overwhelming.

In this episode, I walk you through the emotions, the realizations, and the healing work I had to do to move through it. If you’re someone navigating the emotional rollercoaster of fertility, or just life in general, this episode is for you. It’s a reminder that healing is not linear, and even years later, we may uncover layers that still need love, attention, and care.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Recognizing old trauma resurfacing: I share how a recent experience triggered memories from an emotionally abusive past relationship and what it taught me about healing.

✨ Emotional validation matters: Every feeling you have is valid—grief, anger, shame, or fear. I explain how to hold space for your emotions, even when others don't.

✨ The importance of boundaries and protecting your energy: Learn how to notice when someone is draining your energy and how to reclaim your power with loving but firm boundaries.

✨ Parenting yourself like you'd parent your future children: A powerful shift that helped me walk away from the past—would I tolerate this for my child? If not, I won’t tolerate it for myself.

✨ How to ask for help and why it’s a strength, not a weakness: I walk through the decision to return to therapy and how surrounding yourself with the right support is key to emotional healing and resilience.

Whether you're in the thick of a fertility journey or healing from something entirely different, this episode offers a sacred space to breathe, feel, and reflect. These are the kind of conversations that remind us that growth and emotional healing are deeply intertwined.

Thank you for being here and witnessing my story. My hope is that you walk away from this episode with a little more compassion for yourself—and maybe, just maybe, a gentle push to ask for the support you truly deserve. 💛

For women over 30 who have tried everything to get pregnant and stay pregnant, whether you’re preparing for IVF or trying to get pregnant naturally... The Brilliant Fertility Podcast bridges the gap between scientific evidence and conscious conception, bringing you simple, actionable steps to improve your chances of getting pregnant while living a life you love in the process.  

If you’re ready to explore what your unique body needs to finally get pregnant and stay pregnant, I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

Connect with us on:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website
• Brilliant Fertility
• YouTube
• Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System

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I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the brilliant Dr. Nikki DeNezza—a chiropractor, nutritional therapy practitioner, and the one and only Gut Microbiome Queen. Dr. Nikki specializes in helping people navigate complex gut issues like IBS & SIBO and in this episode, we explore how all of that ties directly into your hormones and fertility.

Gut health is so much more than digestion—it’s deeply connected to your mood, your cycle, your energy levels, and even your chances of conceiving. Whether you're dealing with bloat, brain fog, or “unexplained infertility,” Dr. Nikki helps break down how the gut might actually be the missing link—and what you can do to start healing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why gut health and hormone balance go hand in hand (and what to watch for

✨ How chronic gut issues can quietly impact your reproductive system

✨Whether tests like the GI Map are actually worth it

✨ How compassion, safety, and the nervous system come into play with gut healing 

✨ Simple, actionable steps to support your gut and fertility, starting today

Dr. Nikki brings so much clarity, compassion, and real talk to this conversation—I know it’ll help you feel more empowered and informed on your path to healing. So grab your favorite tea, maybe your journal, and settle in for a wise, down-to-earth chat that might just change the way you look at your gut. 💛

Connect with Dr. Nikki DeNezza on:

• Website
• Instagram
• YouTube
• IBS Freedom Podcast

For women over 30 who have tried everything to get pregnant and stay pregnant, whether you’re preparing for IVF or trying to get pregnant naturally... The Brilliant Fertility Podcast bridges the gap between scientific evidence and conscious conception, bringing you simple, actionable steps to improve your chances of getting pregnant while living a life you love in the process.  

If you’re ready to explore what your unique body needs to finally get pregnant and stay pregnant, I’d love to support you. Book your discovery call with me HERE.

Connect with us on:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Website
• Brilliant Fertility
• YouTube
• Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System

Thank you for listening to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and provide valuable content.

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