<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Fertility Godmother Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Trying to conceive can feel overwhelming, lonely, and confusing, especially when you’re doing everything you’ve been told, and your body still isn’t responding. The Fertility Godmother Show is here to help you feel clear, calm, and supported with science-backed, whole-body fertility guidance that actually makes sense.</p><p></p><p>I’m Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, Fertility Health and Life Coach, Dual Certified Neuroencoding Specialist, and CEO and Clinical Director of AIM Women’s Wellness Center. With over 24 years of clinical experience, I’ve helped thousands of women and couples reduce stress, restore balance, and find a clearer, more aligned path to pregnancy. I’m also the creator of The Get Pregnant Method and The E.G.G Method, combining holistic care with modern science to support fertility from every angle.</p><p></p><p>Each week, we explore the real factors that influence fertility beyond just timing and lab numbers. Through expert interviews, coaching conversations, and practical insights, we talk about how your nervous system, hormones, emotions, lifestyle, and overall well-being all work together to support conception.</p><p></p><p>Inside the show, you’ll hear conversations with trusted practitioners and fertility experts, coaching-style episodes designed to help you feel seen and supported, practical strategies to improve egg and sperm quality while regulating stress, and audio versions of favorite episodes from The Fertility Godmother Show on YouTube.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve been trying for a while and feel emotionally exhausted or stuck, you are not alone. This show is designed to help you move from overwhelm to clarity with compassionate guidance that honors both your mind and your body.</p><p></p><p>You don’t have to do this alone. You just need the right support at the right time.</p>]]></description><link>https://thefertilitygodmother.com/</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:56:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/0XYYWGYz.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:23:38 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Health & Fitness]]></category><itunes:author>Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Trying to conceive can feel overwhelming, lonely, and confusing, especially when you’re doing everything you’ve been told, and your body still isn’t responding. The Fertility Godmother Show is here to help you feel clear, calm, and supported with science-backed, whole-body fertility guidance that actually makes sense.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I’m Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, Fertility Health and Life Coach, Dual Certified Neuroencoding Specialist, and CEO and Clinical Director of AIM Women’s Wellness Center. With over 24 years of clinical experience, I’ve helped thousands of women and couples reduce stress, restore balance, and find a clearer, more aligned path to pregnancy. I’m also the creator of The Get Pregnant Method and The E.G.G Method, combining holistic care with modern science to support fertility from every angle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each week, we explore the real factors that influence fertility beyond just timing and lab numbers. Through expert interviews, coaching conversations, and practical insights, we talk about how your nervous system, hormones, emotions, lifestyle, and overall well-being all work together to support conception.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Inside the show, you’ll hear conversations with trusted practitioners and fertility experts, coaching-style episodes designed to help you feel seen and supported, practical strategies to improve egg and sperm quality while regulating stress, and audio versions of favorite episodes from The Fertility Godmother Show on YouTube.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been trying for a while and feel emotionally exhausted or stuck, you are not alone. This show is designed to help you move from overwhelm to clarity with compassionate guidance that honors both your mind and your body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You don’t have to do this alone. You just need the right support at the right time.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother</itunes:name><itunes:email>denise@aimwellnessclinic.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"/><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/logos/3b837897-8a3b-4b1b-adee-d64c6f7cae19.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Pregnant Naturally at 46: What Women Over 40 Need to Hear | Ch-a Mosley]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Trying to conceive after 40 can bring up so much fear, uncertainty, and pressure. But what if your fertility journey is not over just because you turned 40?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fertility Godmother Show</i>, Denise Erez sits down with Ch-a Mosley, founder of Pregnancy Over 40, to talk about conceiving naturally after 40, mindset, hope, and what women need to hear when they have been told it is too late. </p><p></p><p>After becoming pregnant naturally at 46 and giving birth to a healthy daughter at 47, Ch-a turned her experience into a mission to encourage and empower women trying to conceive later in life.</p><p></p><p>They talk about the beliefs women often have to release around age, fertility, energy, and motherhood, along with the lifestyle patterns Ch-a believes supported her health, including sleep, movement, food, and surrounding herself with good people.</p><p></p><p>They also get into dating after 40, not wasting time in the wrong relationship, and why choosing supportive practitioners matters so much on this journey.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, Denise and Ch-a discuss:</b></p><ul><li>what Ch-a’s natural pregnancy at 46 looked like</li><li>the mindset shifts women may need after 40</li><li>why fertility after 40 is not as hopeless as many women are told</li><li>the importance of sleep, movement, food, and lifestyle consistency</li><li>what women dating after 40 should pay attention to</li><li>why support, hope, and the right practitioners matter</li><li>how to stay realistic without spiraling into fear<p></p></li></ul><p>This is such an encouraging conversation for any woman who is trying to conceive after 40 and wants to feel less afraid, more informed, and more supported.</p><p></p><p><b>Follow Ch-a Mosley / Pregnancy Over Forty:</b><br />Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @Pregnancyoverforty</p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">63d049ec-dff6-4f1a-9a9c-a760cae76ae9</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:26:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9177cce68c392d8ac92903ca21097d0bb4f5ae7e9ca503611fbd52c424618262/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2M2QwNDllYy1kZmY2LTRmMWEtOWE5Yy1hNzYwY2FlNzZhZTkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyNmE0MDA2ZDJiNjdhZWEyYzBhYmU3L2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LThfXzEzLTE0LTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="68693411" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/63d049ec-dff6-4f1a-9a9c-a760cae76ae9/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Trying to conceive after 40 can bring up so much fear, uncertainty, and pressure. But what if your fertility journey is not over just because you turned 40?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/i&gt;, Denise Erez sits down with Ch-a Mosley, founder of Pregnancy Over 40, to talk about conceiving naturally after 40, mindset, hope, and what women need to hear when they have been told it is too late. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After becoming pregnant naturally at 46 and giving birth to a healthy daughter at 47, Ch-a turned her experience into a mission to encourage and empower women trying to conceive later in life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They talk about the beliefs women often have to release around age, fertility, energy, and motherhood, along with the lifestyle patterns Ch-a believes supported her health, including sleep, movement, food, and surrounding herself with good people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also get into dating after 40, not wasting time in the wrong relationship, and why choosing supportive practitioners matters so much on this journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode, Denise and Ch-a discuss:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;what Ch-a’s natural pregnancy at 46 looked like&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;the mindset shifts women may need after 40&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why fertility after 40 is not as hopeless as many women are told&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;the importance of sleep, movement, food, and lifestyle consistency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;what women dating after 40 should pay attention to&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why support, hope, and the right practitioners matter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how to stay realistic without spiraling into fear&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is such an encouraging conversation for any woman who is trying to conceive after 40 and wants to feel less afraid, more informed, and more supported.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Ch-a Mosley / Pregnancy Over Forty:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @Pregnancyoverforty&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:35:47</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/63d049ec-dff6-4f1a-9a9c-a760cae76ae9/images/a807b6d2-c59d-4e12-9d5b-f2401e697798.png"/><itunes:title>Pregnant Naturally at 46: What Women Over 40 Need to Hear | Ch-a Mosley</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do Next When You Want to Get Pregnant | Live Fertility Coaching Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>What do you do when you want to get pregnant, but you are not sure what the right next step is?</b></p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fertility Godmother Show</i>, Denise Erez sits down with Mel for a live fertility coaching session about how to move forward when you feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck. </p><p></p><p>Together, they talk through missing hormone testing, preconception supplements, vitamin D, partner support, stress, sleep, routines, and what it really looks like to begin caring for your body before pregnancy.</p><p></p><p>This conversation also goes into the emotional side of the fertility journey, including negative thought patterns, depression, loss of motivation, and how easy it is to spiral when you stop taking care of yourself. </p><p></p><p>Denise shares a simple mindset tool called the STOP technique to help interrupt those patterns and begin creating more momentum again.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Denise and Mel discuss:</p><ul><li>what fertility testing may still be missing</li><li>why hormones and vitamin D matter for preconception health</li><li>the foundational supplements Denise recommends starting with</li><li>why stress, sleep, exercise, and food matter so much</li><li>how to interrupt negative thought patterns</li><li>what it looks like to build realistic routines again</li><li>how to start taking the next right step without getting overwhelmed<p></p></li></ul><p>If you’ve been feeling stuck on your fertility journey and unsure where to begin, this episode will help you feel less alone and more clear on what to do next.</p><p>Ready for personalized support?</p><p><br /> <b>Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity" target="_blank"> https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity</a></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ece59101-201f-444e-9d61-5f49571e7b70</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:12:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/26b19fcf7410f787d3b4cb7c324a2da9a17844fe96eab15a5cf8f10498230130/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlY2U1OTEwMS0yMDFmLTQ0NGUtOWQ2MS01ZjQ5NTcxZTdiNzAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExZTQ3ODk5NDUzOWU1Yjc0OTc0YTcwL2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTJfXzUtMS0yOS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="77859256" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/ece59101-201f-444e-9d61-5f49571e7b70/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What do you do when you want to get pregnant, but you are not sure what the right next step is?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/i&gt;, Denise Erez sits down with Mel for a live fertility coaching session about how to move forward when you feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they talk through missing hormone testing, preconception supplements, vitamin D, partner support, stress, sleep, routines, and what it really looks like to begin caring for your body before pregnancy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation also goes into the emotional side of the fertility journey, including negative thought patterns, depression, loss of motivation, and how easy it is to spiral when you stop taking care of yourself. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Denise shares a simple mindset tool called the STOP technique to help interrupt those patterns and begin creating more momentum again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Denise and Mel discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;what fertility testing may still be missing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why hormones and vitamin D matter for preconception health&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;the foundational supplements Denise recommends starting with&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why stress, sleep, exercise, and food matter so much&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how to interrupt negative thought patterns&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;what it looks like to build realistic routines again&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how to start taking the next right step without getting overwhelmed&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been feeling stuck on your fertility journey and unsure where to begin, this episode will help you feel less alone and more clear on what to do next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ready for personalized support?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/ece59101-201f-444e-9d61-5f49571e7b70/images/0674e4ea-2734-40c3-b8da-2ff908ebfc57.png"/><itunes:title>What to Do Next When You Want to Get Pregnant | Live Fertility Coaching Session</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Metabolic Health Affects Hormones, Fertility, and Menopause | Ashley Bizzell, RD, LDN, CDCES]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Could your metabolic health be affecting your hormones, your fertility, and even the way you experience menopause?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fertility Godmother Show</i>, Denise Erez sits down with Ashley Bizzell, registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and Director of Clinical Nutrition and Global Training at L-Nutra Health, to talk about metabolic health, fasting, fertility, and what women need to understand about supporting their bodies more deeply.</p><p></p><p>They talk about what metabolic health actually means, how inflammation and insulin resistance affect women’s health, and why these issues matter not only for fertility, but also for perimenopause, menopause, and long-term health. </p><p></p><p>Ashley also explains the fasting mimicking diet, how it works, and why it may help support metabolic health, body composition, inflammation, and cellular renewal.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><ul><li>what metabolic health really means</li><li>how metabolic health affects hormones, fertility, and menopause</li><li>the difference between fasting and the fasting mimicking diet</li><li>how the fasting mimicking diet supports autophagy and cellular cleanup</li><li>why body composition and muscle matter so much for women’s health</li><li>how this approach may support women with PCOS, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalance</li><li>why personalized nutrition matters in both fertility and longevity<p></p></li></ul><p>This is such an important conversation for any woman who wants to understand her body better and support it in a more informed, whole-body way.</p><p></p><p>Learn more about L-Nutra Health:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.l-nutrahealth.com" target="_blank"> www.l-nutrahealth.com</a></p><p></p><p>If you want personalized support on your fertility journey, qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity" target="_blank"> https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity</a></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">47a644ee-4620-4ca6-992f-309cfe46e758</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 21:52:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/3481c6a5d1c0c1fcbce3e37c2f3013358d4ee03d41144bf8bb2220265afa5372/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0N2E2NDRlZS00NjIwLTRjYTYtOTkyZi0zMDljZmU0NmU3NTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmExNGJlNWNmMWUyZjM1MmQ1NGU3NWY1L2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTI1X18yMy0yNS00OC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="92930864" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/47a644ee-4620-4ca6-992f-309cfe46e758/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Could your metabolic health be affecting your hormones, your fertility, and even the way you experience menopause?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/i&gt;, Denise Erez sits down with Ashley Bizzell, registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and Director of Clinical Nutrition and Global Training at L-Nutra Health, to talk about metabolic health, fasting, fertility, and what women need to understand about supporting their bodies more deeply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They talk about what metabolic health actually means, how inflammation and insulin resistance affect women’s health, and why these issues matter not only for fertility, but also for perimenopause, menopause, and long-term health. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ashley also explains the fasting mimicking diet, how it works, and why it may help support metabolic health, body composition, inflammation, and cellular renewal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;what metabolic health really means&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how metabolic health affects hormones, fertility, and menopause&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;the difference between fasting and the fasting mimicking diet&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how the fasting mimicking diet supports autophagy and cellular cleanup&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why body composition and muscle matter so much for women’s health&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how this approach may support women with PCOS, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why personalized nutrition matters in both fertility and longevity&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is such an important conversation for any woman who wants to understand her body better and support it in a more informed, whole-body way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about L-Nutra Health:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.l-nutrahealth.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; www.l-nutrahealth.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want personalized support on your fertility journey, qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:24</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/47a644ee-4620-4ca6-992f-309cfe46e758/images/b6e6019e-a905-4955-8690-3b298ddf6794.png"/><itunes:title>How Metabolic Health Affects Hormones, Fertility, and Menopause | Ashley Bizzell, RD, LDN, CDCES</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee, Sugar, and Alcohol: What Really Matters for Fertility]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Do you really have to give up coffee when you are trying to conceive? What about alcohol? And is sugar as big of a problem as people say?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fertility Godmother Show</i>, Denise Erez breaks down the real science behind caffeine, sugar, and alcohol and how each one can affect fertility, hormones, energy, sleep, and overall health. Instead of fear-based rules or rigid restriction, Denise offers a more nuanced and realistic way to look at these common fertility questions.</p><p></p><p><b>In this episode, Denise shares:</b></p><ul><li>what the research says about caffeine and fertility</li><li>how to think about coffee without unnecessary fear</li><li>why alcohol is more nuanced than most women are told</li><li>how heavy drinking can affect hormones and conception</li><li>where hidden sugar shows up in everyday foods</li><li>how sugar can impact inflammation, hormones, PCOS, and egg quality</li><li>practical strategies to help you find balance instead of restriction</li></ul><p></p><p>If you've been feeling overwhelmed by fertility rules, this episode will help you make more informed, supportive choices without losing yourself in the process.</p><p></p><p><b>Ready for personalized support?</b><br />Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity" target="_blank"> https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity</a></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">6d4fbc19-0eb9-423e-a04a-ae872b039d4f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 03:22:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d34276a7fb8c81a2e0d9d34f348e55388d43b0925db88b27ec8c4c757ea553ed/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2ZDRmYmMxOS0wZWI5LTQyM2UtYTA0YS1hZTg3MmIwMzlkNGYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYmNjYzA2NTI4ZjVkOTAyNzcwYWVhL2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTE5X180LTM2LTQ4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="26717770" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/6d4fbc19-0eb9-423e-a04a-ae872b039d4f/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Do you really have to give up coffee when you are trying to conceive? What about alcohol? And is sugar as big of a problem as people say?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/i&gt;, Denise Erez breaks down the real science behind caffeine, sugar, and alcohol and how each one can affect fertility, hormones, energy, sleep, and overall health. Instead of fear-based rules or rigid restriction, Denise offers a more nuanced and realistic way to look at these common fertility questions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode, Denise shares:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;what the research says about caffeine and fertility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how to think about coffee without unnecessary fear&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why alcohol is more nuanced than most women are told&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how heavy drinking can affect hormones and conception&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;where hidden sugar shows up in everyday foods&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how sugar can impact inflammation, hormones, PCOS, and egg quality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;practical strategies to help you find balance instead of restriction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;ve been feeling overwhelmed by fertility rules, this episode will help you make more informed, supportive choices without losing yourself in the process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ready for personalized support?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:13:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/6d4fbc19-0eb9-423e-a04a-ae872b039d4f/images/091bee6f-b7f5-4e2d-8bbc-2138a8459567.png"/><itunes:title>Coffee, Sugar, and Alcohol: What Really Matters for Fertility</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thoughts and Fertility: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Support Your Body]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The fertility journey can be incredibly consuming, and the stress of it does not just affect your emotions. It affects your nervous system, your relationships, your energy, and your body.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fertility Godmother Show</i>, Denise Erez explores the thoughts you think and how they shape the way you feel, the choices you make, and the results you create. </p><p></p><p>She explains how beliefs influence your fertility journey, why stressful thought patterns can keep the body stuck in survival mode, and how learning to shift those patterns can help calm the nervous system and support healing.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Denise shares:</p><ul><li>how thoughts affect feelings, actions, and outcomes</li><li>why beliefs shape the fertility journey more than many women realize</li><li>how the nervous system responds to stressful thought patterns</li><li>why becoming aware of unhelpful beliefs is such an important first step</li><li>how to use the STOP technique to interrupt and replace old patterns</li><li>why this work is about conditioning, not perfection<p></p></li></ul><p>This episode is a powerful reminder that when you learn to support your thoughts, you also begin to support your body.</p><p></p><p><b>Ready for personalized support?</b><br />Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity" target="_blank"> https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity</a></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">80149237-a452-499b-8bab-b24833224dc7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:38:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1602b0d42e1996f1f698cc326cf33766cf7e121d36d6224b63c153f8696c0220/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4MDE0OTIzNy1hNDUyLTQ5OWItOGJhYi1iMjQ4MzMyMjRkYzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwMjc2MTM4YTNjZjNmNWE5N2RkNWQyL2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTEyX18yLTM2LTM1Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="41367240" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/80149237-a452-499b-8bab-b24833224dc7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The fertility journey can be incredibly consuming, and the stress of it does not just affect your emotions. It affects your nervous system, your relationships, your energy, and your body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/i&gt;, Denise Erez explores the thoughts you think and how they shape the way you feel, the choices you make, and the results you create. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She explains how beliefs influence your fertility journey, why stressful thought patterns can keep the body stuck in survival mode, and how learning to shift those patterns can help calm the nervous system and support healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Denise shares:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;how thoughts affect feelings, actions, and outcomes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why beliefs shape the fertility journey more than many women realize&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how the nervous system responds to stressful thought patterns&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why becoming aware of unhelpful beliefs is such an important first step&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how to use the STOP technique to interrupt and replace old patterns&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why this work is about conditioning, not perfection&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a powerful reminder that when you learn to support your thoughts, you also begin to support your body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ready for personalized support?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:21:33</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/80149237-a452-499b-8bab-b24833224dc7/images/04df2992-2af8-435a-a476-b17b7069927d.png"/><itunes:title>Thoughts and Fertility: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Support Your Body</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foods for Fertility: What to Eat for More Energy, Better Hormones, and a Healthier Body ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What you eat can either help build your fertility or quietly work against it.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fertility Godmother Show</i>, Denise Erez breaks down what to eat when you are trying to conceive so you can support your energy, hormones, digestion, and fertility in a more intentional way. </p><p></p><p>She shares a simple framework for building fertility-friendly meals, explains why food is one of the fastest ways to signal safety to the body, and walks through realistic steps you can start using right away.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Denise shares:</p><ul><li>why every bite is either building fertility or blocking it</li><li>how food affects energy, digestion, inflammation, and hormone balance</li><li>how to build a fertility-friendly plate without getting overwhelmed</li><li>why protein, fiber, healthy fats, and water-rich plants matter so much</li><li>how vegetables, fruit, and clean proteins can support healing and fertility</li><li>simple habits like chewing, breathing before meals, and meal planning that can make a real difference<p></p></li></ul><p>This episode is a reminder that fertility nutrition does not have to be perfect to be powerful. Small shifts can help your body feel more nourished, more supported, and more ready to thrive.</p><p></p><p>Ready for personalized support? Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity" target="_blank"> https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity</a></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f36752ab-95e3-4bd9-a739-6363d239d9f6</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:52:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/392bf6d01286a5a2aa3ebdf2464d0d4cceac5e8c50b263ee575a3712575cdacb/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMzY3NTJhYi05NWUzLTRiZDktYTczOS02MzYzZDIzOWQ5ZjYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmOTJkNjVmZjc4MzExYTRkNmVhM2ZkL2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTVfXzEtMzYtNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="57974430" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/f36752ab-95e3-4bd9-a739-6363d239d9f6/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What you eat can either help build your fertility or quietly work against it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/i&gt;, Denise Erez breaks down what to eat when you are trying to conceive so you can support your energy, hormones, digestion, and fertility in a more intentional way. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She shares a simple framework for building fertility-friendly meals, explains why food is one of the fastest ways to signal safety to the body, and walks through realistic steps you can start using right away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Denise shares:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;why every bite is either building fertility or blocking it&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how food affects energy, digestion, inflammation, and hormone balance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how to build a fertility-friendly plate without getting overwhelmed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why protein, fiber, healthy fats, and water-rich plants matter so much&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how vegetables, fruit, and clean proteins can support healing and fertility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;simple habits like chewing, breathing before meals, and meal planning that can make a real difference&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a reminder that fertility nutrition does not have to be perfect to be powerful. Small shifts can help your body feel more nourished, more supported, and more ready to thrive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ready for personalized support? Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:30:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/f36752ab-95e3-4bd9-a739-6363d239d9f6/images/b463b720-4b77-42e5-b60c-f3c23fba2f6f.png"/><itunes:title>Foods for Fertility: What to Eat for More Energy, Better Hormones, and a Healthier Body </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foods to Avoid for Fertility: What May Be Hurting Your Chances of Pregnancy ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What you eat affects more than your weight or energy. It can also affect your hormones, inflammation, egg quality, sperm health, and fertility.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fertility Godmother Show</i>, Denise Erez breaks down the foods that may be working against your fertility and overall health, especially when you are trying to conceive.</p><p></p><p>She explains how processed foods, sugar, trans fats, and highly inflammatory foods can drain your energy, burden your body, and make it harder for your cells to function the way they were designed to.</p><p></p><p>This is not about perfection. </p><p></p><p>It's about awareness, small intentional shifts, and creating a healthier internal environment for your body and your future baby.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Denise shares:</p><ul><li>why food is anything that passes your lips that is not water</li><li>how food either nourishes your body or makes it work harder</li><li>the connection between sugar, inflammation, and hormone chaos</li><li>why processed foods and trans fats may harm fertility</li><li>how certain foods can affect oxygen, blood flow, and energy</li><li>the top foods she recommends avoiding or limiting when trying to conceive</li></ul><p></p><p>If you've been wondering what foods may be standing in the way of your fertility goals, this episode will help you understand what to watch out for and how to start making more supportive choices.</p><p></p><p><b>Ready for personalized support?</b><br />Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call with The Fertility Godmother:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity" target="_blank"> https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity</a></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">9674da82-e7ba-4acf-8e94-c044e038b4d2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:05:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e02d965de7105249f67d7e751b68451af5e2d6dc806653130272fedb99e3db41/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5Njc0ZGE4Mi1lN2JhLTRhY2YtOGU5NC1jMDQ0ZTAzOGI0ZDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllZmRjOTc0NmUzNTE5ZDNlOTEzZWYwL2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTI4X18wLTAtNTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="49672925" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/9674da82-e7ba-4acf-8e94-c044e038b4d2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What you eat affects more than your weight or energy. It can also affect your hormones, inflammation, egg quality, sperm health, and fertility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/i&gt;, Denise Erez breaks down the foods that may be working against your fertility and overall health, especially when you are trying to conceive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She explains how processed foods, sugar, trans fats, and highly inflammatory foods can drain your energy, burden your body, and make it harder for your cells to function the way they were designed to.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not about perfection. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&apos;s about awareness, small intentional shifts, and creating a healthier internal environment for your body and your future baby.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Denise shares:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;why food is anything that passes your lips that is not water&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how food either nourishes your body or makes it work harder&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;the connection between sugar, inflammation, and hormone chaos&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why processed foods and trans fats may harm fertility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how certain foods can affect oxygen, blood flow, and energy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;the top foods she recommends avoiding or limiting when trying to conceive&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&apos;ve been wondering what foods may be standing in the way of your fertility goals, this episode will help you understand what to watch out for and how to start making more supportive choices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ready for personalized support?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call with The Fertility Godmother:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:25:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/9674da82-e7ba-4acf-8e94-c044e038b4d2/images/2bd403c3-3924-467a-a98b-581ec9bdba1e.png"/><itunes:title>Foods to Avoid for Fertility: What May Be Hurting Your Chances of Pregnancy </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Fertility Coverage Is Changing and What Women Need to Know | Dr. Fahimeh Sasan]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Fertility care is changing quickly, and for more women, access is growing through insurance coverage and employer benefits. But access does not always mean the journey feels easier.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fertility Godmother Show</i>, Denise sat down with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, founding physician and Chief Innovation Officer at Kindbody, to talk about how fertility coverage is evolving, what patients often misunderstand about their benefits, and what women really need to feel supported through the process.</p><p></p><p>They also talk about delayed motherhood, the rise in fertility preservation, why emotional and whole-person support still matters, and how the future of fertility care is becoming more accessible and more patient-centered.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, they discuss:</p><ul><li>how fertility benefits and employer coverage are changing access to care</li><li>what women often misunderstand about fertility coverage</li><li>why access to information matters just as much as access to treatment</li><li>how waiting longer to have children is affecting fertility care</li><li>what older women need to consider when preparing for pregnancy</li><li>why the goal is not just a positive pregnancy test, but a healthy mom and healthy baby</li><li>what is giving Dr. Sasan hope about the future of fertility care<p></p></li></ul><p>This is an important conversation for any woman trying to conceive who wants to better understand her options and feel more informed, supported, and empowered on her journey.</p><p></p><p>Connect with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan and Kindbody:<br /> LinkedIn: Fahimeh Sasan<br /> Instagram: @fahimehsasan<br /> Instagram: @kindbody<br /> Website:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.kindbody.com" target="_blank"> </a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://kindbody.com" target="_blank">kindbody.com</a></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0fe2f193-30ba-4432-ada7-54c961f1b7e2</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:26:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/4ea6ca2d9f51f771a13091257ff005de6e2f4170bdf04452bc177251b6a8d2cf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwZmUyZjE5My0zMGJhLTQ0MzItYWRhNy01NGM5NjFmMWI3ZTIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllNmMyMzUwNDE2ODZiYzFhYjhlOTg1L2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTIxX18yLTE3LTU3Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="38761264" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/0fe2f193-30ba-4432-ada7-54c961f1b7e2/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Fertility care is changing quickly, and for more women, access is growing through insurance coverage and employer benefits. But access does not always mean the journey feels easier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/i&gt;, Denise sat down with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, founding physician and Chief Innovation Officer at Kindbody, to talk about how fertility coverage is evolving, what patients often misunderstand about their benefits, and what women really need to feel supported through the process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also talk about delayed motherhood, the rise in fertility preservation, why emotional and whole-person support still matters, and how the future of fertility care is becoming more accessible and more patient-centered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, they discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;how fertility benefits and employer coverage are changing access to care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;what women often misunderstand about fertility coverage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why access to information matters just as much as access to treatment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how waiting longer to have children is affecting fertility care&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;what older women need to consider when preparing for pregnancy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why the goal is not just a positive pregnancy test, but a healthy mom and healthy baby&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;what is giving Dr. Sasan hope about the future of fertility care&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is an important conversation for any woman trying to conceive who wants to better understand her options and feel more informed, supported, and empowered on her journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan and Kindbody:&lt;br /&gt; LinkedIn: Fahimeh Sasan&lt;br /&gt; Instagram: @fahimehsasan&lt;br /&gt; Instagram: @kindbody&lt;br /&gt; Website:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://www.kindbody.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://kindbody.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;kindbody.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:55</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/0fe2f193-30ba-4432-ada7-54c961f1b7e2/images/459ea289-1086-4236-9393-a24b08f6ca18.png"/><itunes:title>How Fertility Coverage Is Changing and What Women Need to Know | Dr. Fahimeh Sasan</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breathing, Hydration, and Fertility: 2 Simple Shifts That Change Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Trying to support your fertility but still feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fertility Godmother Show</i>, I’m breaking down two of the most overlooked foundations of fertility: the way you breathe and the water you drink.</p><p></p><p>Because fertility is not just about timing or supplements. It's also about energy. And your body needs oxygen, hydration, and the right internal environment to heal, regulate, and create life.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, I share how stress breathing can lower oxygen intake, why diaphragmatic breathing supports your nervous system, how hydration affects energy and hormone balance, and the small daily shifts that can help your body feel more supported.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve been trying to do everything right but still do not feel your best, this episode will help you simplify your approach and come back to the basics that matter most.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, I share:</p><ul><li>how breathing affects energy, hormones, and fertility</li><li>why diaphragmatic breathing helps calm the nervous system</li><li>the connection between hydration, cellular energy, and reproductive health</li><li>why the quality of your water matters</li><li>simple daily habits that can support healing, hormone balance, and fertility<p></p></li></ul><p>Your body is not broken. It is always responding to the inputs it receives. And when you support it well, everything can begin to shift.</p><p></p><p>Ready for personalized support?  </p><p>Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity" target="_blank"> https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity</a></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">38fb1797-eb2d-4dbe-a681-a9d07dae0710</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:41:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/136a0c87f0b4c62c5f73bfbcd665ff2f62f917ea21d91e08d7504577fb27d22b/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzOGZiMTc5Ny1lYjJkLTRkYmUtYTY4MS1hOWQwN2RhZTA3MTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkZDk0ZGE1M2M2OGQyM2Y1OGNiNDU3L2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTE0X18zLTE0LTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="41013228" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/38fb1797-eb2d-4dbe-a681-a9d07dae0710/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Trying to support your fertility but still feeling tired, overwhelmed, or stuck?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/i&gt;, I’m breaking down two of the most overlooked foundations of fertility: the way you breathe and the water you drink.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because fertility is not just about timing or supplements. It&apos;s also about energy. And your body needs oxygen, hydration, and the right internal environment to heal, regulate, and create life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I share how stress breathing can lower oxygen intake, why diaphragmatic breathing supports your nervous system, how hydration affects energy and hormone balance, and the small daily shifts that can help your body feel more supported.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been trying to do everything right but still do not feel your best, this episode will help you simplify your approach and come back to the basics that matter most.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I share:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;how breathing affects energy, hormones, and fertility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why diaphragmatic breathing helps calm the nervous system&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;the connection between hydration, cellular energy, and reproductive health&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why the quality of your water matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;simple daily habits that can support healing, hormone balance, and fertility&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your body is not broken. It is always responding to the inputs it receives. And when you support it well, everything can begin to shift.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ready for personalized support?  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/38fb1797-eb2d-4dbe-a681-a9d07dae0710/images/4d28e3df-3962-493a-b093-893fa1608d41.png"/><itunes:title>Breathing, Hydration, and Fertility: 2 Simple Shifts That Change Everything</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health, Energy, and Fertility: The Basics That Change Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Trying to boost fertility naturally but feeling overwhelmed by what actually works?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <i>The Fertility Godmother Show</i>, I break down how health, energy, and fertility are deeply connected and why supporting your body at the foundational level can make the biggest difference in hormone balance and getting pregnant.</p><p></p><p>We talk about what true health really means, how your cells produce energy, and why that energy is essential for egg quality, hormones, and overall reproductive health. I also share how stress, your nervous system, and your thoughts directly impact your body’s ability to heal and create life.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve been trying to do everything “right” but still feel stuck, this episode will help you simplify your approach and reconnect with what truly matters.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, I share:</p><ul><li>How to boost fertility naturally by supporting your energy</li><li>Why cellular energy is essential for hormone balance and egg quality</li><li>The connection between stress, your nervous system, and fertility</li><li>Why fertility is about your whole body, not just your reproductive system</li><li>The 6 simple fundamentals that help your body heal and thrive<p></p></li></ul><p>Your body is not working against you. It is always working to protect you, restore balance, and support life.</p><p></p><p><b>Ready for personalized support?</b><br />Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity" target="_blank">https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity</a></p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">aa8834b0-5614-4765-8732-bfdd3a355f1a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:11:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/362bbcb918085cfc69b2d64d50708fc08bcac4b0b537def60f7ce702d8b7a928/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYTg4MzRiMC01NjE0LTQ3NjUtODczMi1iZmRkM2EzNTVmMWEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNDY4YTVlYTc0YTFmMWM2MDFhMWI2L2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTdfXzQtMTUtMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="26804288" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/aa8834b0-5614-4765-8732-bfdd3a355f1a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Trying to boost fertility naturally but feeling overwhelmed by what actually works?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;i&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/i&gt;, I break down how health, energy, and fertility are deeply connected and why supporting your body at the foundational level can make the biggest difference in hormone balance and getting pregnant.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about what true health really means, how your cells produce energy, and why that energy is essential for egg quality, hormones, and overall reproductive health. I also share how stress, your nervous system, and your thoughts directly impact your body’s ability to heal and create life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been trying to do everything “right” but still feel stuck, this episode will help you simplify your approach and reconnect with what truly matters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, I share:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to boost fertility naturally by supporting your energy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why cellular energy is essential for hormone balance and egg quality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The connection between stress, your nervous system, and fertility&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why fertility is about your whole body, not just your reproductive system&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 6 simple fundamentals that help your body heal and thrive&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your body is not working against you. It is always working to protect you, restore balance, and support life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ready for personalized support?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:18:37</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/aa8834b0-5614-4765-8732-bfdd3a355f1a/images/4679c551-11ce-49a8-824a-e359959490ae.png"/><itunes:title>Health, Energy, and Fertility: The Basics That Change Everything</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Biggest Fertility Mistakes Women Make | What to Know Before IVF with Dr. Catherine DeUgarte]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Fertility can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to make the right decisions at the right time.</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise sits down with Dr. Catherine DeUgarte, a reproductive endocrinologist with nearly 20 years of experience, to talk about what has changed in fertility treatment and what women often misunderstand about their journey.</p><p></p><p>Together, they discuss some of the biggest fertility mistakes women make, including waiting too long, skipping preconception care, and moving into treatment before the body is truly ready. </p><p></p><p>They also talk about what has improved in reproductive medicine, what gives hope right now, and why male fertility deserves more attention too.</p><p></p><p>On this episode, Denise and Dr. DeUgarte talk about:</p><ul><li>The biggest fertility mistakes women make</li><li>Why preconception care matters before IVF</li><li>What has changed in fertility treatment over the last 20 years</li><li>How regulation and reducing stress can support the process</li><li>What gives her hope in reproductive medicine right now</li><li>Why male fertility should never be ignored<p></p></li></ul><p>If you have been feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to do next, or wondering how to give yourself the best chance before IUI or IVF, this conversation will help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.<br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e2e51ef2-e5e9-4cf8-8809-04256f095218</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:56:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e1d8e75b2fdb84f0241bf8c0876852cdf356691c82384e2ca401ad77336f5acf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlMmU1MWVmMi1lNWU5LTRjZjgtODgwOS0wNDI1NmYwOTUyMTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljYjYwYWViZjRkYzE0N2RjZjc3NzY5L2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTMxX183LTUwLTM4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="38129310" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/e2e51ef2-e5e9-4cf8-8809-04256f095218/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Fertility can feel overwhelming, especially when you are trying to make the right decisions at the right time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise sits down with Dr. Catherine DeUgarte, a reproductive endocrinologist with nearly 20 years of experience, to talk about what has changed in fertility treatment and what women often misunderstand about their journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they discuss some of the biggest fertility mistakes women make, including waiting too long, skipping preconception care, and moving into treatment before the body is truly ready. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also talk about what has improved in reproductive medicine, what gives hope right now, and why male fertility deserves more attention too.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode, Denise and Dr. DeUgarte talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The biggest fertility mistakes women make&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why preconception care matters before IVF&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What has changed in fertility treatment over the last 20 years&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How regulation and reducing stress can support the process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What gives her hope in reproductive medicine right now&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why male fertility should never be ignored&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have been feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to do next, or wondering how to give yourself the best chance before IUI or IVF, this conversation will help you move forward with more clarity and confidence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:26:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/e2e51ef2-e5e9-4cf8-8809-04256f095218/images/d6f41ac7-50bd-424d-a64e-cd98c4a47845.png"/><itunes:title>The Biggest Fertility Mistakes Women Make | What to Know Before IVF with Dr. Catherine DeUgarte</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Still Feel Stuck | How Trauma and Grief Live in the Body (with Karissa Whitlatch)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why do you still feel triggered, anxious, or emotionally stuck even when you understand things logically?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise is joined by licensed professional counselor, clinical supervisor, and perinatal mental health specialist Karissa Whitlatch for a powerful conversation about trauma, grief, and the way the body holds what the mind cannot always resolve on its own.</p><p></p><p>Together, they explore:</p><ul><li>what somatic therapy actually is</li><li>why your body may still react even when you know you are safe</li><li>how trauma can stay stored physically</li><li>why grief is often misunderstood or overlooked</li><li>how grief can show up as anxiety, anger, or depression</li><li>what healthy emotional processing can actually look like<p></p></li></ul><p>This conversation may really hit home if you have ever felt like you understand something mentally, but your body is still carrying it.</p><p></p><p>And it may be especially meaningful if you are navigating a fertility journey, pregnancy loss, chronic stress, or a season of life that feels emotionally heavy and hard to move through.</p><p></p><p>This is a grounded, compassionate episode for anyone who has ever thought, <i>“I know better, so why do I still feel this way?”</i></p><p></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more women find the support they need.</p><p></p><p>You can reach Karissa Whitlatch, MA, LPC at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:KWhitlatchLLC@gmail.com" target="_blank">KWhitlatchLLC@gmail.com</a> or at (480) 788-9816</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">4b8e8ea5-71c1-412e-aedd-7517003b219e</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:11:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a5775773806247f0d88392d2eb1bb99579ad6f83af256cbd02a6e0f3303acbb1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0YjhlOGVhNS03MWMxLTQxMmUtYWVkZC03NTE3MDAzYjIxOWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYzM4YjdmZTkzZGUwNDc2MzAyYzdmL2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTE5X18xOC01Ni03Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="39000755" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/4b8e8ea5-71c1-412e-aedd-7517003b219e/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why do you still feel triggered, anxious, or emotionally stuck even when you understand things logically?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise is joined by licensed professional counselor, clinical supervisor, and perinatal mental health specialist Karissa Whitlatch for a powerful conversation about trauma, grief, and the way the body holds what the mind cannot always resolve on its own.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Together, they explore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;what somatic therapy actually is&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why your body may still react even when you know you are safe&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how trauma can stay stored physically&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;why grief is often misunderstood or overlooked&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;how grief can show up as anxiety, anger, or depression&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;what healthy emotional processing can actually look like&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation may really hit home if you have ever felt like you understand something mentally, but your body is still carrying it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And it may be especially meaningful if you are navigating a fertility journey, pregnancy loss, chronic stress, or a season of life that feels emotionally heavy and hard to move through.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a grounded, compassionate episode for anyone who has ever thought, &lt;i&gt;“I know better, so why do I still feel this way?”&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more women find the support they need.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can reach Karissa Whitlatch, MA, LPC at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:KWhitlatchLLC@gmail.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;KWhitlatchLLC@gmail.com&lt;/a&gt; or at (480) 788-9816&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:27:05</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/4b8e8ea5-71c1-412e-aedd-7517003b219e/images/f95a7453-f07e-4af7-a449-f0cc9e5b0abe.png"/><itunes:title>Why You Still Feel Stuck | How Trauma and Grief Live in the Body (with Karissa Whitlatch)</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You’re Not Getting Pregnant | 5 Hidden Fertility Blocks]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the biggest thing standing in the way of your fertility wasn’t your age, your hormones, or your cycle, but something you haven’t been able to see?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise introduces the BLIND framework, a simple but powerful way to uncover the hidden patterns that may be holding you back on your fertility journey.</p><p></p><p>She walks through five key areas where blind spots often exist: beliefs, lifestyle, insight, emotional health, and direction, and shares real client stories and practical steps to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve been doing everything you can to get pregnant but still feel stuck, this episode will help you identify what might be missing and guide you toward your next steps.</p><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">0860fc37-39ea-4710-b8ec-5660145b1cd5</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:24:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/d35e900cffbc331731e1d77164a8f33819def53660ac740617f151959a318dbf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwODYwZmMzNy0zOWVhLTQ3MTAtYjhlYy01NjYwMTQ1YjFjZDUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliOTE5Mjc1YWM4MWM4YmJlZjgzOGYzL2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTE3X18xMC00LTM5Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="16777656" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/0860fc37-39ea-4710-b8ec-5660145b1cd5/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if the biggest thing standing in the way of your fertility wasn’t your age, your hormones, or your cycle, but something you haven’t been able to see?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise introduces the BLIND framework, a simple but powerful way to uncover the hidden patterns that may be holding you back on your fertility journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She walks through five key areas where blind spots often exist: beliefs, lifestyle, insight, emotional health, and direction, and shares real client stories and practical steps to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve been doing everything you can to get pregnant but still feel stuck, this episode will help you identify what might be missing and guide you toward your next steps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:11:39</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/0860fc37-39ea-4710-b8ec-5660145b1cd5/images/3913b742-0522-44ee-968b-de6b193532db.png"/><itunes:title>Why You’re Not Getting Pregnant | 5 Hidden Fertility Blocks</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do After a Failed Embryo Transfer | Live Coaching Session with a Surrogate]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What happens when an embryo transfer fails, and you are left trying to figure out what to do next?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise sits down for a real coaching session with Maggie, a woman preparing for surrogacy after a failed embryo transfer. What makes this conversation especially powerful is Maggie’s heart.</p><p></p><p>She is deeply committed to doing everything she can to support a healthy transfer and passionate about advocating for other women walking the surrogacy journey.</p><p></p><p><b>On this episode, Denise and Maggie talk about:</b></p><ul><li>The emotional impact of a failed embryo transfer</li><li>What surrogacy preparation can look like behind the scenes</li><li>Common nutrition mistakes women can make when trying to “do everything right”</li><li>Why gut health, inflammation, sleep, and nervous system support matter</li><li>The role of acupuncture and foundational support before transfer</li><li>How mentorship, accountability, and community can change the experience<p></p></li></ul><p>This episode is especially meaningful for women preparing for frozen embryo transfer, navigating failed implantation, or considering surrogacy. It is also a reminder that sometimes the next best step is not doing more, but making a few key shifts and getting the right support around you.</p><p></p><p>If you have ever felt alone, confused, or discouraged after a transfer did not go as planned, this conversation will help you feel seen and remind you that there is still a path forward.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">07fa7390-9f92-45a4-919e-c9fc8c65d9be</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:45:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f6361e453b5109df1df0d927c6224ae84152378e5ab8a8f1c0fcd2b2b7647ccf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIwN2ZhNzM5MC05ZjkyLTQ1YTQtOTE5ZS1jOWZjOGM2NWQ5YmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhZmI5MDBjYWM3YWUxNzNjNTVlYWJiL2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTEwX183LTI0LTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="66923354" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/07fa7390-9f92-45a4-919e-c9fc8c65d9be/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What happens when an embryo transfer fails, and you are left trying to figure out what to do next?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise sits down for a real coaching session with Maggie, a woman preparing for surrogacy after a failed embryo transfer. What makes this conversation especially powerful is Maggie’s heart.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She is deeply committed to doing everything she can to support a healthy transfer and passionate about advocating for other women walking the surrogacy journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;On this episode, Denise and Maggie talk about:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The emotional impact of a failed embryo transfer&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What surrogacy preparation can look like behind the scenes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Common nutrition mistakes women can make when trying to “do everything right”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why gut health, inflammation, sleep, and nervous system support matter&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of acupuncture and foundational support before transfer&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How mentorship, accountability, and community can change the experience&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is especially meaningful for women preparing for frozen embryo transfer, navigating failed implantation, or considering surrogacy. It is also a reminder that sometimes the next best step is not doing more, but making a few key shifts and getting the right support around you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have ever felt alone, confused, or discouraged after a transfer did not go as planned, this conversation will help you feel seen and remind you that there is still a path forward.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:46:28</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/07fa7390-9f92-45a4-919e-c9fc8c65d9be/images/69795353-1f04-410f-be3b-c35e2b3c2be4.png"/><itunes:title>What to Do After a Failed Embryo Transfer | Live Coaching Session with a Surrogate</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Make the Right IVF Decision Without Regret | Live Coaching Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>How do you make the right IVF decision when every option feels overwhelming?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise coaches Ebony through a real crossroads moment in her fertility journey.</p><p></p><ul><li>Choosing between fertility clinics</li><li>Navigating IVF after a C-section scar complication</li><li>Mom guilt and fear of affecting her child</li><li>Learning how to follow the peace instead of spiraling</li><li>Asking better questions to stay emotionally aligned<p></p></li></ul><p>This is not theory.<br />This is real-time coaching.</p><p></p><p>You will hear the shift happen from spinning and overanalyzing to clarity and calm.</p><p></p><p>If you are stuck trying to make the right fertility decision and are afraid of getting it wrong, this episode will help you move forward with confidence.</p><p></p><p>If this episode resonated, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more women find this support.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ac38c21e-bcfa-4663-955d-201666b9bb0b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:14:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/c60362765c753717f93c45c30ae27a2163034ebe07ca8d34a67e58ed221f32bf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhYzM4YzIxZS1iY2ZhLTQ2NjMtOTU1ZC0yMDE2NjZiOWJiMGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhNjVhNmNkOGU2ZDNkMmMyMGVmZTI0L2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTNfXzQtNTAtNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="53598397" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/ac38c21e-bcfa-4663-955d-201666b9bb0b/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;How do you make the right IVF decision when every option feels overwhelming?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise coaches Ebony through a real crossroads moment in her fertility journey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Choosing between fertility clinics&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Navigating IVF after a C-section scar complication&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mom guilt and fear of affecting her child&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learning how to follow the peace instead of spiraling&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Asking better questions to stay emotionally aligned&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not theory.&lt;br /&gt;This is real-time coaching.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You will hear the shift happen from spinning and overanalyzing to clarity and calm.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are stuck trying to make the right fertility decision and are afraid of getting it wrong, this episode will help you move forward with confidence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this episode resonated, be sure to follow the show and leave a review. It helps more women find this support.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:37:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/ac38c21e-bcfa-4663-955d-201666b9bb0b/images/9769cfb3-5cef-48ae-aed9-cbdc6f566323.png"/><itunes:title>How to Make the Right IVF Decision Without Regret | Live Coaching Session</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundamentals First: Why Your Body Won’t Heal Without the Basics with Anne Dunev, PhD, ACN ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if the breakthrough you are looking for is not a new protocol, but a return to the fundamentals?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise sits down with Anne Dunev, PhD, ACN, a naturopathic practitioner known for blending modern science with the wisdom of nature. Together, they explore why so many people chase advanced treatments while skipping the foundations that allow the body to truly respond.</p><p></p><p>Anne shares why digestion, circadian rhythm, metabolic health, immune resilience, and hormone balance must come first. When the basics are not in place, even the most sophisticated interventions can fall flat.</p><p></p><p>On this episode, Denise and Anne discuss:<br />✔️ Why fundamentals must come before fancy protocols<br />✔️ The difference between root cause and downstream symptoms<br />✔️ How circadian rhythm shapes hormones and metabolism<br />✔️ The connection between immune health, inflammation, and whole-body balance<br />✔️ What stem cell regeneration means and why cellular renewal matters<br />✔️ Why community, stress, and lifestyle choices shape long-term health</p><p></p><p>If you have been doing “all the things” and still feel like your body is not responding, this conversation will help you zoom out and refocus on what actually moves the needle.</p><p></p><p>And if you are trying to conceive, this perspective is especially powerful. Fertility is never isolated to one hormone or one organ. It reflects the safety, nourishment, and resilience of the entire system. When the foundations are strong, the body is far more capable of doing what it was designed to do.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes the most advanced strategy is going back to the basics.</p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">838341ba-acc0-44b0-be4b-6cc91a160a73</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:18:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/55b4f2f3480996a1f0f34b2b128c45764f15889e175f842d45c4233151503385/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4MzgzNDFiYS1hY2MwLTQ0YjAtYmU0Yi02Y2M5MWExNjBhNzMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5ZDA2ZTY0Mzc1YTdiYjE1YmNlYWViL2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTI0X18zLTMtMTgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="65270117" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;What if the breakthrough you are looking for is not a new protocol, but a return to the fundamentals?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise sits down with Anne Dunev, PhD, ACN, a naturopathic practitioner known for blending modern science with the wisdom of nature. Together, they explore why so many people chase advanced treatments while skipping the foundations that allow the body to truly respond.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anne shares why digestion, circadian rhythm, metabolic health, immune resilience, and hormone balance must come first. When the basics are not in place, even the most sophisticated interventions can fall flat.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode, Denise and Anne discuss:&lt;br /&gt;✔️ Why fundamentals must come before fancy protocols&lt;br /&gt;✔️ The difference between root cause and downstream symptoms&lt;br /&gt;✔️ How circadian rhythm shapes hormones and metabolism&lt;br /&gt;✔️ The connection between immune health, inflammation, and whole-body balance&lt;br /&gt;✔️ What stem cell regeneration means and why cellular renewal matters&lt;br /&gt;✔️ Why community, stress, and lifestyle choices shape long-term health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have been doing “all the things” and still feel like your body is not responding, this conversation will help you zoom out and refocus on what actually moves the needle.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if you are trying to conceive, this perspective is especially powerful. Fertility is never isolated to one hormone or one organ. It reflects the safety, nourishment, and resilience of the entire system. When the foundations are strong, the body is far more capable of doing what it was designed to do.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes the most advanced strategy is going back to the basics.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:45:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/episodes/838341ba-acc0-44b0-be4b-6cc91a160a73/images/31f76662-6356-45e1-9e4f-c58c892153e8.png"/><itunes:title>Fundamentals First: Why Your Body Won’t Heal Without the Basics with Anne Dunev, PhD, ACN </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don’t Have to Suffer in Silence: Hormones & Finding Your Voice with Rachael Wojcik]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>You Don’t Have to Suffer in Silence: Hormones, Perimenopause, and Finding Your Voice with Rachael Wojcik, FNP-C</b></p><p>What if the symptoms you’ve been told to ignore are actually your body asking to be heard?</p><p></p><p>In this first episode of <b>The Fertility Godmother Show</b>, Denise sits down with board-certified nurse practitioner and functional medicine expert <b>Rachael Wojcik, FNP-C</b>, for an honest conversation about hormones, perimenopause, and why so many women suffer in silence for far too long.</p><p></p><p>Rachael shares how looking beyond lab numbers and listening to the body’s story can change everything, from emotional well-being and energy to metabolism, skin health, and overall confidence. Together, they explore the connection between hormone balance, nervous system support, and whole-body healing, and why early intervention can make such a powerful difference.</p><p></p><p>On this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise and Rachael talk about:</p><p>✔️ Why women often wait too long to seek support<br />✔️ Early signs of hormonal shifts and perimenopause<br />✔️ The mind-body connection between hormones, stress, and emotional health<br />✔️ How functional and integrative medicine help women feel like themselves again<br />✔️ Why having the right care team matters during hormonal transitions</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever felt like your body isn’t responding the way it used to, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, informed, and hopeful.</p><p></p><p>Are you ready to feel empowered and supported on your own fertility and hormone journey? Learn more and connect with Denise at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://thefertilitygodmother.com" target="_blank">thefertilitygodmother.com</a>.</p><p></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a292e1bf-1d52-4a44-9b8f-1541f5c0d21f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Denise Erez, L.Ac., FABORM, The Fertility Godmother]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:28:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/aa9a5d574288b2d0a0da5d67cc51d620ffa07bcbc7ff3df8b3f83f8e136a3d5d/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhMjkyZTFiZi0xZDUyLTRhNDQtOWI4Zi0xNTQxZjVjMGQyMWYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIxYmMzMmQ5Mi1lY2VkLTQ0NDItYTlmNy03NjdhY2VhNzFjMDkiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTg2NGZkNDQyNTkxMDY5ZTNlNGEyYmYiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5M2M1MTAwYjMzZmFlM2VhNDA3OGIzL2RlbmlzZS1ub3llci1lcmV6cy1zdHVkaW8tbFVodlctY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTE3X18yLTMyLTAubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="66725241" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;You Don’t Have to Suffer in Silence: Hormones, Perimenopause, and Finding Your Voice with Rachael Wojcik, FNP-C&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if the symptoms you’ve been told to ignore are actually your body asking to be heard?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this first episode of &lt;b&gt;The Fertility Godmother Show&lt;/b&gt;, Denise sits down with board-certified nurse practitioner and functional medicine expert &lt;b&gt;Rachael Wojcik, FNP-C&lt;/b&gt;, for an honest conversation about hormones, perimenopause, and why so many women suffer in silence for far too long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rachael shares how looking beyond lab numbers and listening to the body’s story can change everything, from emotional well-being and energy to metabolism, skin health, and overall confidence. Together, they explore the connection between hormone balance, nervous system support, and whole-body healing, and why early intervention can make such a powerful difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise and Rachael talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✔️ Why women often wait too long to seek support&lt;br /&gt;✔️ Early signs of hormonal shifts and perimenopause&lt;br /&gt;✔️ The mind-body connection between hormones, stress, and emotional health&lt;br /&gt;✔️ How functional and integrative medicine help women feel like themselves again&lt;br /&gt;✔️ Why having the right care team matters during hormonal transitions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt like your body isn’t responding the way it used to, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, informed, and hopeful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you ready to feel empowered and supported on your own fertility and hormone journey? Learn more and connect with Denise at &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://thefertilitygodmother.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;thefertilitygodmother.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:46:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/1bc32d92-eced-4442-a9f7-767acea71c09/logos/3b837897-8a3b-4b1b-adee-d64c6f7cae19.png"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>You Don’t Have to Suffer in Silence: Hormones &amp; Finding Your Voice with Rachael Wojcik</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>