In Episode 62, I dive into the emotional reality of infertility during UK Infertility Awareness Week. Join me as I share an impromptu recording on the beach of my personal feelings around my journey through both primary and secondary infertility spanning nine years, including my endometriosis diagnosis, fertility treatments, and the emotional toll this journey has taken. I also provide valuable guidance for friends and family members who want to support loved ones experiencing fertility challenges but may not know how to approach these sensitive conversations.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• My personal and raw story of nine years trying to conceive

• The emotional impact of both primary and secondary infertility

• The financial and relationship challenges that come with prolonged fertility struggles

• How ageism affects the fertility journey

• The importance of following your gut instinct when seeking treatment

ACTIONABLE TIPS FOR SUPPORTING SOMEONE THROUGH INFERTILITY:

• Just listen without trying to "fix" their situation

• Avoid sharing success stories of people who got pregnant through various means

• Check in regularly, but respect boundaries if they need space

• Be mindful about sharing pregnancy news or complaining about your children

• Don't ask for updates about their fertility journey - let them share when ready

• Remember dates that might be difficult (due dates from losses, anniversary of failed treatments)

• Include them in activities even if other pregnant people or children will be there

• Avoid asking "Do you have children?" as a first question when meeting someone new

• Never respond with silence when someone shares their fertility struggles

• Don't use phrases like "just the one?" about family size

Remember, if you're going through infertility, you are not alone. This episode serves as a reminder that while infertility may be common, the emotional journey is deeply personal, and support from understanding friends and family can make all the difference.

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In honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month (March) today’s episode is a replay from Episode 6, where I talk about nutrition.

This is a huge topic, but I wanted to introduce the general nutrition principles related to 1) improving your Endometriosis symptoms and 2) optimising your body so you are ready to get pregnant and then sustain a healthy pregnancy. There are a lot of similarities between these two objectives, but also there can be some conflicting ways of approaching nutrition, meaning that many women with Endometriosis can follow the ‘Endo-diet’ to reduce inflammation but end up under-nourished or further under-nourished, which will not help you in getting pregnant.

So, here are some of the things I talk about are:

• What is a ‘diet’ and what is the ‘endo-diet’?
• What foods could actually be an issue and why?
• Six key principles I recommend to clients to follow

PLUS, three things I always do when working with my Endo Fertility coaching clients

Mentioned links

• Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity: piecing the puzzle together: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4406911/

Endo Fertility links and resources:

• Join my Endo Fertility community! Find us in the Thrive and Conceive with Endometriosis Facebook Group.
• Follow me on Instagram and Facebook

• Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Optimistic Future

Relevant blogs:

• Environmental Working Group Dirty Dozen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
• Trying to Conceive with Low Iron and Endometriosis: https://www.endofertilityspecialist.com/trying-to-conceive-with-low-iron-and-endometriosis/
• Nourishing Endo Fertility Recipes: https://www.endofertilityspecialist.com/recipes/

This episode is sponsored by the Endo Fertility Resource Library where you can get your 3 amazing freebies: E-Book: 5 Things I Learnt to Drop My Pain & Optimise My Fertility, Your Guide to Super Sperm, and 88 Ways I Dropped My Pain and Got Pregnant.

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