Desire creates suffering because it is wanting something to be different from how it is. The desire of wanting a baby is up there with the biggest desires that you can ever have. Along with survival, you are hard-wired to desire a baby more than anything else in the world. As Naval Ravikant said “Happiness […]
It’s my birthday today and I wanted to take a moment to connect with you. I’m big on birthdays and new year because it gives me space to assess where I am and where I want to be. Today, I’m doing lots of self-reflection, I’m feeling the feels and wanted to share how I move through […]
It’s hard to keep trying for a baby when you put in energy, time and money and it feels like you’re not getting anywhere. It can feel like you’re spinning your wheels and not moving. Here are three case studies to inspire you to keep going. Case Study #1 You know that moment when you […]
How do you stop eating sugar to balance your hormones and improve your fertility when sugar tastes so good? Brain scans show that dopamine (the pleasure hormone) is produced when we eat sugar. And that the reward and pleasure centres of the brain that are activated when taking opiates are also stimulated when we eat […]
You’ve reduced alcohol, coffee, gluten and dairy to improve your fertility. But what about sugar? Is it really necessary to reduce or avoid sugar as well? Sugar can be the hardest thing to cut from your diet because it’s go-to comfort food and it’s everywhere. Multiple research studies show that sugar is a big problem […]
Do you know what animal can run the furthest and keep going for longer than any other animal? Is it a chetah?… No. Is it a lion?… Nope. Could it be an antelope? Not an antelope either. Think about which animal can travel for days on end without stopping. Yes, it’s you. You are able […]
It’s hard to know what to do with yourself on Mother’s Day when being a mum is what you think about every day. Here are 6 actions to take on Mother’s Day when you’re not a mum yet. Celebrate Other Mums Mother’s Day can be twice the challenge if your mum has passed or you […]
Gluten is a term that refers to a group of proteins that are most commonly found in wheat, barley, spelt, semolina and rye. If you have celiac disease then the answer is yes, definitely stop eating gluten. Only 1% of the population have celiac disease, but 83% of these have not been diagnosed yet. Celiac […]
You are such an inspiration. I see how dedicated you are to improving your fertility. The lengths that you go to have a baby are phenomenal. Every. Single. Month. But what about those days when you feel like giving up? The first day of your period when you sink into a hole. I know how […]
I spent yesterday doing an interview for the Plan Yourself Pregnant Membership. I spoke to a GP medical doctor about fertility and it was fascinating to hear her tips and see how many things we share in common. I want to share some of these with you. She talked about fertility tests and infertility conditions, […]
Do you want to learn how to change your hormones and increase egg-white cervical fluid? What about regulating your cycle and improve your egg quality? And when you’re pregnant do you want to make a healthy baby and give birth with less intervention? There is a cost-effective, drug free, side effect free system that you […]
A way to stay sane whilst you’re trying to get pregnant is to invest in desire and detach from the outcome. When you’re trying naturally, then invest in the desire by being motivated to take steps to improve your fertility, diet, exercise, relationship or sex life. And then as you approach day 26, speak to […]
Trying to get pregnant is not like any other project you’ve done before. Normally when you have a problem you jump on Google, you research it, you ask your friends and you figure it out. You work out the pros and cons. You invest time, energy and resources into making it happen and you succeed! […]
One of the biggest challenges that I hear time and time again is the struggle of being around other pregnant women. You want to be happy for them, but the bigger thought that comes up is: ‘Why not me?’ and ‘When is it my turn?’ It’s painful to hear another pregnancy announcement. It’s agony to […]
You’re amazing! I mean it. I see the courage that you have to keep trying for your baby. The strength that you showed over Christmas hitting another milestone without being pregnant. And the determination that you have to do almost anything to bring your baby home. I want to acknowledge you for every step that […]
I like to play a game after Christmas. It goes like this. What was your best Christmas present? What was your worst Christmas present? And what was your strangest Christmas present? Mine were: Strangest – Two giant blow up pigs Worst – getting sick. Best – One of my clients finding out she was pregnant […]
If you set resolutions at New Year then get halfway through January and give up, then you’re not alone. 80% of resolutions fail by the end of January. The reason it’s so difficult to change a habit is that the longer you’ve done something, the more ingrained it becomes. Doing the same thing, again and […]
How are you planning to have fun and increase your fertility this Christmas? Will you be rigidly sticking to your fertility diet, will you let loose and indulge in Christmas treats or somewhere in between? The problem with being super strict on yourself is that it can be hard work, you can feel like you’re […]
When your man doesn’t get it. It’s not his fault. He’s just not built in the same way you are. He doesn’t daydream the way you do. It’s not on purpose. He just doesn’t remember significant dates that way you do. He is programmed in a different way. He doesn’t feel the ebb and flow […]
With Thanksgiving and Christmas nearly here you might be filled with excitement and festive cheer. Or you might be dreading it because you remember what happened last year. That awkward conversation with Aunt Judy when she asked ‘when are you going to start a family?’ And the way she kept making comments like ‘You’d better […]