Welcome to the Fertile Mindset Podcast! Sarah Holland is the Fertile Mindset Coach and a mother to two children after her own fertility challenges. She understands that when it takes longer than expected to conceive a baby worry, stress and overwhelm soon become part of the picture. But what if it was possible to navigate through fertility challenges feeling calm, strong and empowered? What difference would that make to both your life and your fertility journey? Let this podcast be your guide as Sarah and her guests acknowledge, explore and transform the many emotional aspects of fertility. Whether you’re looking for a way to reduce fertility related stress, are seeking the missing piece of your fertility puzzle, or want to discover how your mind and emotions can support your fertility, you will find all the support and inspiration you need within these podcast episodes. You can receive more support from Sarah and step inside the Fertile Mindset Sanctuary at www.fertilemindset.com/sanctuary
Episodes
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
EP 070: Can lucky charms help you get pregnant?!
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Have you collected any lucky charms or done anything to “bring you luck” in conceiving your baby? Don’t be shy, because in this episode I reveal all the things I did when I was TTC! The bizarre, the funny, and the beautiful ones, and why I believe this connection to ‘luck’ did ultimately help me have my baby.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- How a talk in London this month with Dr. David Hamilton about his new book Why Woo-Woo Works led to me reflect on my fertility journey.
- The crazy things I did for fertility luck all over the world, and why they were so special and important to me.
- Why I believe that lucky charms and rituals did help me conceive, and how they could help you too.
- My ‘lucky charm’ gift that is sent to every member of the Fertile Mindset Sanctuary! (Not a member yet? Join us here!)
Next steps:
- Buy Why Woo-Woo Works: The Surprising Science Behind Meditation, Reiki, Crystals, and Other Alternative Practices by David R. Hamilton PhD
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefertilemindsetcafe
- Join us in the Fertile Mindset Sanctuary - amazing fertility support for just £29 a month!
- Follow me on Facebook
- Connect with me on Instagram
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
EP 69: Could a chat in a café change the course of your fertility journey?
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Yay! The podcast is back after a week off! This was partly because I was on an Easter break and partly because I was working on bringing you some exciting new fertility support. And now it’s ready and this special episode is all about a new FREE fertility support group. The Fertile Mindset Café is open and there’s a place at the table for you!
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- What the Fertile Mindset Café is, where you can find it, and how to join us for free!
- How this new group will give you tools and support to make a real difference to your fertility journey.
- Why cafés have always been special places for me, and how a chat in a café changed the course of my friend’s fertility journey and resulted in her finally conceiving her baby!
- Your invitation to join us for support in either the Café or the Sanctuary - or both!
Next steps:
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
EP 068: Creating Space in Your Busy Fertility-Focused Mind!
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
A busy, overwhelmed mind can feel like an inevitable part of having fertility issues. There is always so much to think about, research, and do! So, in this episode, we’re talking about finding a way of navigating your fertility journey that feels calmer and more comfortable, and which leads you to making good, informed decisions along the way.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- How most people are feeling when they first reach out for support with me, and why it’s so important to get a handle on a busy, overwhelmed mind.
- An invitation to slow down and find space between your thoughts.
- Identifying which thoughts are the most important to address first.
- How to do this easily and effectively calm your mind with the help of EFT
Next steps:
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
EP 067: Tapping into Your Fertility Intuition
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
This is another mini-episode this week, but don’t be put off by its size; it’s small but mighty!! By taking just 5 minutes to listen and then following the three steps given, you will be connecting to your intuition in a powerful way. Intuition is one of my favourite topics and I love to guide people to connect with theirs on their fertility journey and see what emerges for them. I hope you enjoy listening, and I’d love to hear how you get with this episode and the three steps. Do send me a message here: https://www.fertilemindset.com/contact-me/
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- Why connecting with your intuition or inner wisdom is such a powerful thing to do for your fertility.
- What the barriers can be to connecting and how they show up on a fertility journey.
- The three steps you can take now to discover and explore your intuition.
- A journaling prompt to get to know yourself and what you need.
- Learn EFT with me in episode 20 and inside the Fertile Mindset Sanctuary membership
Next steps:
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
EP 066: Clearing the Way to Amazing Fertility Support!
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
In another mini podcast this week I talk about the next step after recognising and acknowledging that emotional support is needed on a fertility journey, which is asking for that support. This can be a challenging step to take and can leave us feeling stuck, struggling, and lonely. I don’t want that for you, and by listening and journaling after this episode I hope you’re soon connecting with and receiving all the support you need!
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- How thinking of your fertility as a ‘journey’ can make it easier to ask for help along the way.
- Recognising what is getting in the way of you asking for and receiving support.
- A journal prompt to get to know the thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that may be obstacles to connecting with support.
- How using the amazing technique of EFT tapping after your journaling will remove those obstacles and clear the way to all the support you need. (Plus you can learn EFT from scratch if you need to with the links in ‘Next Steps’ below!)
Next steps:
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
EP 065: You are worthy of support
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
There’s a lot going on at Fertile Mindset HQ right now to bring you even more effective fertility support than ever before. So while me and my team are working hard behind the scenes, the next few podcast episodes will be bite-sized and around 5 minutes long. They will be powerful episodes though and each includes a journal prompt for you to continue to reflect on and work with the topic. This episode is about whether you feel worthy of emotional support on your fertility journey and discovering what you truly need.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- Why it’s important to invest time into taking care of your mind as well as your body when facing fertility issues.
- How giving support to yourself before you ask others is a powerful first step to take.
- A journal prompt to discover exactly what support you need.
- How you can use EFT tapping alongside your journaling for clarity and focus, and how to learn EFT if you are new to this technique!
Next steps:
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
EP 064: Stepping into Intuition and Flow with Michelle Oravitz
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Today on the podcast I’m speaking with Michelle Oravitz who is an acupuncturist, ayurvedic practitioner, and certified hypnotherapist specialising in fertility health. She uses herbs, acupuncture, also diet, supplements, essential oils, and most importantly the mind and how it influences conception. Michelle is also the host of The Wholesome Fertility podcast which I’m excited to be joining her on in a few weeks! I hope you enjoy listening to Michelle as much as I enjoyed talking with her.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- Michelle’s first experience of acupuncture and how it opened the doors to her holistic way of looking at health.
- How Michelle balanced her fertility before she even knew she would have a problem trying to conceive a baby.
- The importance of intuition and flow on a fertility journey, and what this can look like.
- Easy tips to be free of the overwhelm of fertility issues.
Next steps:
- Listen to Michelle’s podcast, The Wholesome Fertility Podcast
- Visit Michelle’s website
- Click here to meet me in the Fertile Mindset Café for a cuppa and a chat.
- Join us in the Fertile Mindset Sanctuary - amazing fertility support for just £29 a month!
- Follow me on Facebook
- Connect with me on Instagram
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
EP 063: Your Age and its Impact on Your Fertile Mindset
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
It’s my birthday today, and as I turn 45 it feels like a good time to talk about age and how it can impact thoughts, feelings, and beliefs around fertility. Age is a big thing when you’re trying for a baby, isn’t it? You may have always had in mind the ‘ideal age’ to have a baby. If you’re now trying for a baby at a later time, you can feel the pressure of time. Adding in the statistics that are often quoted by fertility clinics and the media around age, and we are surrounded by so much negativity. This podcast explores the impact of our thoughts and beliefs around age and fertility, and gives you some simple steps to turn this around to an empowered and motivated mindset.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- The journey we go on with age and its meaning related to our fertility.
- Exploring and noticing what your current age means to you.
- Tips on using EFT to release negative thoughts, feelings, and beliefs around age (and how to quickly learn EFT if you are new to it!)
- The amazing potential that is possible when we learn to accept age for what it is and make it a tool for empowerment!
Next steps:
- My birthday gift to YOU: The Fertility Journey Boost Sheet
- For the 5 minute guided EFT to use with this episode, go to episode 20 and skip to 17:33
- Click here to meet me in the Fertile Mindset Café for a cuppa and a chat.
- Join us in the Fertile Mindset Sanctuary - amazing fertility support for just £29 a month!
- Follow me on Facebook
- Connect with me on Instagram
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
EP 062: Thoughts on Navigating Secondary Infertility
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Secondary infertility is one of the less talked about fertility issues, but definitely needs acknowledgment, conversations around it, and support too. Secondary infertility is when you find it difficult to get pregnant or stay pregnant when you try for a second or subsequent baby. For some, this is a continuation of the fertility issues they had when they first tried for a baby, and may mean going through the same steps and the same treatment as they did the first time. It can also strike for the first time when you’re trying for a subsequent baby after an easy, natural conception before. And this can be equally puzzling as you think back to the first experience of trying for a baby that was so easy and straightforward, and wonder why it’s not happening this time.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- Why it can be so difficult to talk about secondary infertility.
- Some steps to take to start acknowledging how you feel and bring in support.
- What is needed by everyone on a fertility journey, regardless of whether they have a child yet or not.
- My own experience and understanding of my secondary infertility.
- The key questions I ask to see if there is a block to having another baby.
Next steps:
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
EP 061: 21 Things I’d Like You to Know
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
This week I am celebrating 21 years in business. 14th February 2001 was when I saw my very first client which was for reflexology. EFT soon followed and then my work evolved into Fertile Mindset, fully focused on emotional support and healing on a fertility journey. It’s been an amazing 21 years, and such a privilege to connect with and support thousands of people from all over the world. They have taught me so much, which means I’m always learning and growing, and I’m sure the next 21 years will be just as interesting and amazing! For now, I’d like to gift you something in this episode. After 21 years of fertility support, here are 21 things I’d love you to know.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- 21 messages from me to you, things I’d love you to reflect on.
- Notice if these words resonate and comfort, or bring up questions or doubts.
- Use these words as affirmations, and as tapping prompts to release any unhelpful thoughts and beliefs.
- If you would like to see these 21 messages written down, you can read the transcript at www.fertilemindset.com/episode-061
Next steps:
- An invitation for you to send in your questions and requests which I will answer on the podcast by completing this form here.
- For the 5 minute guided EFT to use with this episode, go to episode 20 and skip to 17:33
- Click here to meet me in the Fertile Mindset Café for a cuppa and a chat.
- Join us in the Fertile Mindset Sanctuary - amazing fertility support for just £29 a month!
- Follow me on Facebook
- Connect with me on Instagram