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 Aug 12, 2021
Thursday Aug 12, 2021
There’s a worry that isn’t often talked about but is present for many people I speak to who are on a long fertility journey. It’s that nagging feeling or question: ‘Will I be a good parent?’. The extra time that it takes us to conceive our babies and finally become parents gives time and space for this worry to flourish and take hold. Of course it’s natural to want to be a good parent, but this episode talks about why and how this question can create obstacles on your path to parenthood, and how to feel confident that you WILL be a good parent!
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- Why this question comes up when we’re trying for a baby, and how it’s more likely to be present on a longer fertility journey.
- How this worry can become a real emotional block to conceiving.
- The ways our own experiences of being parented (the bad AND the good!) can make us question our own ability.
- The beliefs about my own ability to parent that I needed to resolve before I became a mother, and how you can do this too using EFT.
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Thursday Aug 05, 2021
Thursday Aug 05, 2021
When you’ve been trying for a baby for a while and you go to see a doctor for tests and investigations to find out why, the hope is that a reason will be found and a solution given. But this isn’t the outcome for up to 30% of people, who are told that there is no apparent reason for their fertility struggles. They are given the non-diagnosis of “unexplained infertility”. Our reaction to this news and our next steps are so important, and I hope this podcast gives you the support and direction you need.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- What unexplained infertility is and how it’s such a common outcome of fertility tests.
- The two emotional reactions you may have on being told you have unexplained infertility (and how you may experience both of them).
- The next steps to take after this non-diagnosis
- How to turn confusion and frustration into clarity and action by harnessing the power of your fertile mindset.
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Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
When approaching fertility treatment such as IVF for the first time we don’t always realise the big part our mind plays. Our thoughts, emotions and beliefs can have a powerful impact, and in this episode, we will explore what that impact can be and how you can harness your mind to support you through any fertility treatment. Don’t have IVF without listening to this episode first!
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- Why you need to focus on your mindset when facing IVF or other fertility treatment.
- The shocking statistic about how stress decides whether we are able to continue with treatment.
- The two different ways your mind can influence your approach to IVF
- How to get to know and master your mindset so it supports you at every step.
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Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Today I’m sharing a beautiful conversation I had with Helen Davenport-Peace from The Fold. Helen is a yoga teacher with her own experience of fertility issues, which has helped her create a very caring and gentle approach to fertility that incorporates yoga and so much more! What’s special about Helen’s approach, and what you’ll see in this podcast, is that she focuses on each person and the unique support that they need to live their life well while they wait for their baby.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- Helen’s journey through TTC and fertility treatment and what she learnt about emotional challenges and needs at this time.
- The importance of “living well” both physically and mentally when we experience overwhelm and anxiety.
- Simple and easy practical tips to take away and incorporate into your life.
- How The Fold was founded as a hub for those touched by fertility issues and how it is growing.
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Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Thursday Jul 15, 2021
Overwhelm is a place many of us get to on a fertility journey and it can feel impossible to move through. The extra time and energy needed for fertility appointments, research, reading, therapies and treatments can be all-consuming and confusing. If you feel like you have too much on your plate and not enough headspace or clarity, then this episode is for you. There are tips and guidance in using EFT tapping too, to help you finally be free of overwhelm.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- What overwhelm is, why it happens, and how it can affect your fertility journey.
- How to easily cut through overwhelm whenever it rears its ugly head.
- Tips for using EFT, which you can do alongside the extra support of a guided EFT tapping round in episode 20 at 17:33.
- The golden rule of EFT that we must break when tapping on overwhelm!
Next steps:
- For the 5 minute guided EFT to use with this episode, go to episode 20 and skip to 17:33
- Your options for one-to-one Fertile Mindset support with Sarah
- 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!
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
When you’ve been trying for a baby for a while, you start looking into what could help you boost your fertility and get pregnant. There are so many treatments, therapies, supplements and more that are all believed to support fertility. But trying to do them all is impossible and wading through the options can be overwhelming. How can you find the balance between doing enough to support your fertility, but not so much that you’re adding stress to your journey? It is possible, and in this episode, I show you how!
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- Introducing new short but powerful podcast episodes with support and tips!
- How researching fertility can lead to overwhelm and procrastination.
- What happens when we aim for perfection in everything we do.
- Tips and support to find your own balance, to be used alongside the guided EFT tapping round in episode 20 at 17:33.
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Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Time becomes a big focus when you’re trying for a baby alongside fertility challenges. It can seem like there’s never been a time in your life when you’ve been so aware of time. Whether it’s waiting for time to pass with each cycle to find out if you’re pregnant, knowing how much time you have been trying, or the arrival of another birthday without your baby - this awareness can bring more stress to your fertility journey. This episode explores the impact of time and how to take care of your emotional wellbeing.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- How trying for a baby changes your perception of time.
- The pressure and stress of time passing.
- Bringing in awareness, compassion and self-care.
- Is it possible to look at time differently?
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Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Donor treatment gives many people the opportunity to be parents, but the decision to go ahead can be complex. If you’re considering fertility treatment with egg, sperm or embryo donation you may have fears and concerns that are making it difficult for you to decide whether this path is for you. In this episode I talk about the most common worries, and explore other perspectives and ways to help you find clarity so you can make the best decision for you.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- The types of donor treatment and why they may be chosen as a route to parenthood.
- How you can make the path through donor treatment smoother by doing the inner work on your thoughts and feelings first.
- Discussion around key concerns including whether you will bond with the baby and what to tell a donor conceived child about their origins.
- How EFT tapping can help bring clarity to the decision making process.
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Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
You may feel that you’re lacking real support on your fertility journey, but the thought of attending a fertility support group may fill you with dread. Luckily there are many types of support groups and many ways they can be accessed. In this episode, I take a look at support groups and talk about how they could play an important part in your fertility journey and life, and give you not one but TWO invitations to join the support groups I facilitate. I would love to see you there!
Here is what you will learn:
- The different formats of fertility support groups and ways they can be accessed.
- The many benefits of online support groups (even when we’re not in a pandemic!)
- Two unique fertility support groups that I facilitate and why you may want to join.
- My 4 tips to make sure attending a support group is a positive experience for you.
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Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Aimee Raupp is a renowned women’s health and fertility expert, acupuncturist, coach and best-selling author. It’s always a pleasure to talk to Aimee about all things fertility, and in this episode we explored egg quality, why it’s an important aspect of fertility to focus on, and how it can be improved with diet. Aimee’s new book The Egg Quality Diet is available now and listening to this chat is the perfect introduction to the book.
Here’s what is included in this episode:
- The importance of feeling empowered and informed about your fertility.
- How emotional, diet and lifestyle factors can impact egg quality.
- The science that proves fertility and egg fertility can be changed.
- Why Aimee’s new book The Egg Quality Diet is different from her other fertility books and why this was so important to her when writing.
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