The Fertile Mindset Podcast is here to support and inspire you to create a meaningful and happy life with the 3 core values of Clarity, Purpose and Joy. Hosted by Sarah Holland, the Fertile Mindset Coach who uses EFT Tapping to calm the mind and unlock potential, she is joined by fascinating guests sharing their inspiring stories and words of support. Sarah has a special interest in fertility support, and the first 80 episodes of the podcast are fertility focused - if that’s what you’re looking for. Wherever you are on your path through life, you are welcome to join us for episodes 81 onwards! If the podcast sparks something within you and you want to live your life with clarity, purpose and joy, sign up for my Daily Seeds emails for daily messages of support and inspiration, along with welcome gifts including an EFT tuition video and tapping exercises. https://www.fertilemindset.com/dailyseeds
Episodes
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
On the podcast today, I’m talking with Kate Codrington about her new book Second Spring and her passion for supporting women before, during and after menopause. You may wonder what place menopause has on a fertility podcast. But with more women trying for babies when they are peri or post-menopausal, often with donor treatment, I believe it’s important to have these conversations.
Kate has always been a passionate supporter and advocate for women, and her new book, Second Spring, has a really refreshing focus on self-care through menopause. I was so pleased that Kate was up for this conversation, which I believe really needs to be happening for everyone who is trying for a baby at this time in their lives.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- An introduction to the seasonal view of the menstrual cycle and how this can support us.
- The seasons that apply to the menopausal part of life.
- Hear about Kate’s “hug of a book” Second Spring, which includes tons of self care to prepare for and then live through menopause and beyond.
- What women who are becoming parents during this time most need by way of support and self care.
Guest Links:
- Second Spring by Kate Codrington
- Torn in Two by Roszika Parker
- Visit Kate’s website
- Find Kate on Instagram
Next steps:
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
I’ve spoken with Maria before on her podcast and we had such a great conversation that it planted the seeds in my imagination for this podcast to be created. Now on our 74th episode, I’m welcoming Dr Maria Rothenburger who is a fertility counsellor, coach, best-selling author and intuitive. In this episode, you’ll hear about her own path to parenthood and the journey this took her on both in her own life and in the way she supports others in her work. I really loved the perspective Maria brought to the more spiritual side of fertility, from her science-based background and training, and I hope you love listening in too.
Trigger warning: This podcast talks about suicidal thoughts. Please take care of yourself and choose not to listen if you would find this triggering.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- Maria’s 6.5 year fertility journey and her post traumatic growth.
- The change of direction that finally made her a mother.
- The fascinating experiences that opened Maria up to baby spirit communication.
- Why she believes it’s important to be a “healthy sceptic”.
Guest Links:
- Maria’s book, Transcending Infertility
- Visit Maria’s website
- Listen to the Miracles Happen Fertility podcast
Next steps:
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
We’re back with a brand new series of the Fertile Mindset Podcast! There are eight very special episodes ahead for you with some amazing guests that I can’t wait for you to meet. First up today is Nat Kringoudis who is a best-selling author, podcast host, and women’s health and natural fertility practitioner. At her natural health clinic, The Pagoda Tree in Melbourne, Australia she has helped over 20,000 women rescue their hormones and reclaim their best life.
I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing Nat several times before, when she shared her extensive knowledge about natural fertility, hormones and women’s health, but this time I got to do a deep dive with Nat into the mindset aspects of fertility. It was fascinating to hear Nat’s insights into the importance of mindset and how this has evolved the support she gives in her clinic.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- What Nat realised was missing in her patient consultations and what she now focuses on when addressing fertility and health challenges.
- A clever way to handle other people’s beliefs and not to take them on as your own.
- Why we need to create space and lightness around our medical diagnoses and challenges.
- Nat’s fresh perspective on age in relation to fertility and thoughts around conceiving at a later age.
Guest Links
Next steps:
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Welcome back to the Fertile Mindset Podcast! It was back in May that I last released an episode, and now I’m excited to share a brand new series featuring chats with some really wonderful guests. They come from a variety of backgrounds and each has their own approach to support. They brought fascinating discussions to the table as we talk about the role of MINDSET on a fertility journey.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- A little update on what I’ve been up to.
- The surprise awards I won and why it was such an honour to receive them.
- A taster of what’s to come in the new series!
Next steps:
- Watch the Fertility Care Awards 2022 (my surprised award acceptance speech for Best Fertility Coach is at 21:33!)
- Download your free Fertility EFT Starter Kit
- See if my one-to-one Fertile Mindset coaching support is right for you.
- Follow me on Facebook
- Connect with me on Instagram
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
This is the last episode of the Fertile Mindset Podcast for a short time, while we take a break to plan and record more episodes for you. If you’d like to suggest topics and guests for future episodes please get in touch at mail@fertilemindset.com. We’d love to hear from you and are looking forward to making more podcasts for you!
In the meantime, do scroll back and listen to the 71 episodes.
In this last episode before our break, I’m speaking with the lovely fertility coach, Jo Dalziel. Jo is so warm and caring in her approach to fertility support,, and I know you’re going to love listening to our chat. I first met Jo when I was looking for fertility EFTers to speak at the Fertility Stress Solution Summit earlier this year, and as I got to know Jo I knew that I wanted to hear more about how she came to be working in fertility and the beautiful ways she supports the emotional and mindset sides of fertility. And that’s why she’s here on the podcast! To have a great chat, and to share it with you!
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- Jo’s own fertility story and how she shut down and kept her fertility journey a secret.
- Her experience of being told she had “unexplained infertility” and the worry she had of carrying a grade C embryo through pregnancy and beyond.
- How Jo has learnt that the language used related to fertility and treatment has an impact on when we feel vulnerable.
- The emotional and mindset support Jo offers and a free Forest Meditation recording for you!
Guest Links:
- Visit Jo’s website
- Find Jo on Instagram and Facebook
Next steps:
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
- Download your free Fertility EFT Starter Kit
- See if my one-to-one Fertile Mindset coaching support is right for you.
- Follow me on Facebook
- Connect with me on Instagram
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!
Next steps:
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
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.
Next steps:
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!)
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