As a holistic wellness coach, I've had the privilege of working with countless individuals on their journey to parenthood. While many commonly perceive fertility issues as purely physical, my perspective delves deeper into the connection of mind, body, and spirit. In this blog post, I'd like to shed light on the idea that fertility is not just a physical experience, but rather a holistic experience that encompasses various facets of our well-being. By embracing a holistic approach, we can better understand and address fertility & pregnancy challenges with a more comprehensive outlook.

The Mind-Body Connection

It's essential to recognize the profound connection between our mental and emotional well-being and our physical health. Stress, anxiety, and unresolved emotional issues can significantly impact our overall wellness, including fertility. High stress levels can lead to hormonal imbalances, irregular menstrual cycles, and even affect sperm quality in men.

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You tell yourself this month is going to be it. You just know it. You can feel the connection coming in; only to have yet another disappointment... Not pregnant.

How many more times do you have to go through this? Is it worth it for your mental health? These were all questions and feelings that came up for me too when I was trying to conceive my first child.

It was a 2-year-long ordeal with each month deflating my hopes and dreams more and more. And then, when I finally conceived and was on cloud nine, a miscarriage at 6 weeks, then another at 10 weeks, the next time I conceived. Why? This is so unfair! I wanted to be a mom so bad!!

The dialogue would start each month with… I'm a failure, my body is failing me, I'm not good enough to be a mom, I can't do this, why is this happening to me? These statements were playing in my mind each and every day.

Yeah, maybe my relationship wasn't the greatest, and I'm not even sure why I wanted to bring a child into the uncertainty of it...

Your alarm goes off; you hit snooze two more times until it’s the last possible minute to get up, or you will be late. You stumble to the coffee maker to grab your coffee, skipping breakfast. You tell yourself you will grab a healthy lunch later to eat at your desk. You stand in front of your closet door or clean clothes hamper (yes, I know what this is), trying to decide what to wear and what you have going on today. What day is it anyway? After you pull together an outfit and hope you remembered to put mascara on both eyes, you look around for your purse, your keys, your coffee mug, frantically getting out the door just in the nick of time… praying there are no red lights on your route this morning.

This was my morning routine for years when I worked my office job and even when I first started out as a small business owner. Many times, I would end up booked solid and start my day frantic with no time to make a healthy breakfast or lunch, so I grabbed convenient, fast...

Wellness is such a buzzword these days, right? It's like trying to grab onto a cloud – everyone has their own take. For some, it's all about rock-hard abs, while others just want to chill out. And you know what? Both are totally valid.

But let's dive deeper. How can you chase something when you're not even sure what it looks like? ‍ I've found that a lot of folks are chasing a feeling more than anything else. It's like, "I'll know I've made it when I feel it."

So, here comes the wild part – setting goals for something so intangible. But trust me, it's doable.

Figure out where you're feeling a bit off-kilter. Is it in your relationship with your body, your thoughts, or your spirit?

These are like the different branches of your awesome self. If we talk body, maybe it's about shedding some pounds or getting more toned. But dig deeper – what's the vibe behind that? Is it about fitting into a certain mould or feeling like you belong? Perhaps it's about...