Embrace Fertility

What do you need to let go of to let in a pregnancy?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 136: You’ve cleaned up your diet to within an inch of its life. You’ve tracked your cycle with NASA-level precision. You’ve taken every ...

The Breakthrough No One Talks About: Letting Yourself Feel the Pain of TTC

04 Oct 2025

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Episode 135 : So many women on the fertility journey believe the same thing:“If I let myself really feel the heartbreak, I might never get back up a...

Is your subconscious silently pressing pause on pregnancy?

22 Sep 2025

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Episode 134: When I say “your subconscious wants to keep you safe, not happy” — what happens in your body?Most women on the fertility journey fe...

‘You Can Be Happy Without A Baby’ - Why That’s Not Wisdom, It’s Gaslighting

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 133: When I say you can be happy without a baby, what happens in your body? It may seem like it’s a piece of wisdom, a piece of advice becau...

Nourishing Your Body & Soul: Holistic Food Practices for Women on a Fertility Journey

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 132: In this fertility expert interview Bethany and I discuss the importance of holistic nutrition for fertility, emphasising the need for per...

Dr Aimee The Egg Whisperer and Queen of IVF - Fertility Testing & Treatment

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 131: The second in the fertility expert interview series.Naomi and Dr. Aimee discuss the importance of personalised care and direct communicat...

Using Yoga to Support Your Fertility & Nervous System when TTC

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 130: Naomi and Jennifer discussed their shared passion for supporting women during vulnerable times in their lives, particularly in the contex...

Stop gaslighting yourself by trying to stay positive!

15 Jan 2025

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Episode 129: Did you know that trying to force yourself to stay positive or just relax can actually have a detrimental impact on your mental and physi...

What would be different if you felt fully supported?

10 Oct 2024

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Episode 128: What would be different in your life if you felt fully supported on your journey through fertility, pregnancy, birth and into motherhood?...

What if triggers are a GOOD thing

23 Aug 2024

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Episode 127: What if triggers are a GOOD thing? Triggers = When something externally or internally triggers uncomfortable emotions and/or physical sen...

What’s better than affirmations for fertility?

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 126: Today I talk about a technique I did with a client yesterday to help her prepare for her upcoming IVF transfer. Sign up for the free visu...

Collapsing timelines and choosing to direct your thoughts while trying to conceive

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 125: Today one of my clients Rachel shared a video of her nine-month-old who is now crawling. Nine months ago he was still in her belly about ...

Are you ready to emotionally and energetically align to your fertility?

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 124: I’m on a high after running my free masterclass last night how to stress less and enhance your fertility using the mindbody link. The ...

Can the wisdom of ancient medicine be the key to your fertility?

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 124: Another fertility expert interview to celebrate the launch of a fabulous new book 'The Way of Fertility.' ⁠ Insightful, inspiring and...

Coping with jealousy while trying to conceive

21 Jun 2024

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Episode 123: Feeling jealous is part and parcel of long-term trying to conceive. In today’s episode I share the techniques I use with clients to bei...

Why I DON’T want you to regulate your nervous system!

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 122: yep you read that right and I explain why this is so important while trying to get pregnant and going through infertility. Www.Embracefer...

One of my clients biggest regrets

21 Mar 2024

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Episode 121: So many of my clients say to me “I wish I’d found you sooner”. But that’s not what they mean, they mean they wish they had starte...

How to go from surviving to thriving while trying to get pregnant

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 120: While waiting for your baby, does it feel like you're just spinning your wheels? Sometimes you are so overwhelmed and so scared that ...

How to decide when to start or recommence fertility treatment

27 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 119: “My fertility specialist wants me to do IVF next cycle but I don’t feel ready.” I hear this a lot as a fertility therapist and coac...

The Relationships Between Anxiety Depression, Infertility and Miscarriage

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 118: In this podcast episode I discuss the relationships between anxiety, depression, infertility and miscarriages. The studies, which I have ...

Male infertility, finding the right coping strategies and support

15 Jan 2024

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Episode 117: Podcast interview with Kevin the founder of The Man Cave a male infertility/mental health advocate. Today we are discussing male infertil...

Three reasons NOT to work with a fertility coach in 2024

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 116: Have a listen and see if this resonates. The reasons in short: 1 - You wouldn’t benefit from being supported by someone as you alre...

The Unique Heartbreak of TFMR - Terminating a wanted pregnancy

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 115: This week's episode is an expert interview with with Sabrina Fletcher, The TFMR (Termination for medical reasons) Doula. The heart...

The power of therapy while coping with infertility or pregnancy loss.

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 114: Walking and talking about the power of working with a therapist during this time in your life and the things you should expect from the p...

4 ways to approach Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year while TTC

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 113: Are you dreading the weeks ahead? Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year. You can't quite believe another ENTIRE year has gone by and you...

Emotionally and energetically prepare for IVF - part 3

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 112: The final installation of my three part series on how to emotionally and energetically prepare for IVF. As I’ve said in previous episod...

Emotionally and energetically prepare for IVF - part 2

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 111: Today I’m sharing how you can clear the way for pregnancy. As mentioned last week these techniques are also suitable if you are trying ...

Emotionally and energetically prepare for IVF - part 1

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 110: Part one of three. Today I’m taking about resilience, The Four D’s and how to raise your vibration in preparation for IVF. (This epis...

Inflammation as a primary source of fertility challenges with expert Jaclyn Downs

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 109: You have probably heard of inflammation how does inflammation impact our fertility? In today’s fertility expert interview with Jaclyn ...

What’s the difference between talking therapies and somatic therapies?

13 Sep 2023

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Episode 108: In today’s episode I discuss the different types of talking therapies that are available and the difference between these and somatic t...

Embracing Fertility Through Honest Fiction with author Jolene McIlwain

04 Sep 2023

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Episode 107: Using fiction as a way to educate, heal and connect This is an interview on using fiction as a way to educate, heal and connect. I absol...

Infertility - We need a better word to describe this chapter of our lives

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 106 - A brief chat on how the word infertility doesn’t cut it when it comes to this period in our lives and all that we go through and exper...

Mens experiences with IVF and Miscarriage

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with another fertility expert interview this Father's Day discussing Mens experiences with IVF and Miscarriage with Daniel Landau fo...

The Embrace Fertility book is coming

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 104: This book has been in the conception phase for ten years! I left my career in design and the next day woke up and decided to write about ...

What is a Fertility Support Doula with Guest Alexie Reilly

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 103: How any people have you told about your fertility journey? In today's episode we explore the role of a fertility doula and what support s...

Can we please stop saying “Never give up” to those trying to conceive.

05 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 102: How does it make you feel when people say “Never give up”? Today I share why I think we need to shift the language here to something ...

How to get the best from Embrace Fertility

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 101: I offer a huge amount of free fertility resources and this episode talks you through how to access what you will find the most beneficial...

Ranting in the woods - Try it!

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 100! I spent ages thinking about this episode I wanted it to be this grand epic celebratory creation. Instead it’s short, sweet and simple. ...

Lessons learned through IUI, IVF and surrogacy with Kirsten McLennan author of 'This is Infertility'

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 99: Kirsten McLennan is an IVF and surrogacy Mum and a strong advocate for infertility awareness.  Her book 'This Is Infertility' is the six ...

4 ways to approach Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year while TTC

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 76 revisited: Are you dreading the weeks ahead? Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year You can't quite believe another ENTIRE year has gone by and ...

My fertility specialist wants me to do IVF next cycle but I don’t feel ready - How to decide when to start or continue fertility treatment

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 98: I hear this a lot as a fertility therapist and coach.  We can feel so anxious and overwhelmed when a fertility specialist or even our par...

You do not need to be perfect in order to get pregnant

06 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 97: You cannot control or command that a baby comes and stays. A baby will come or not come. You can however embrace the enormity of your em...

How to step off of the crazy train while trying to conceive

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 96: Does it feel like you’re hurtling along at 1,000,000 miles an hour desperately trying to find the answer, find the solution to why are y...

What have frogs got to do with the fact I don’t offer one-off therapy sessions anymore?

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 95 : A confession in this episode of how before training as a therapist I thought my friend’s frog phobia was silly! Then once I had trained...

The private grief of infertility and pregnancy loss

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 94: Recorded the day before the Queen‘s funeral here in the United Kingdom I thought it was the perfect time to talk about grief and loss. &...

How to avoid burnout while trying to get pregnant

25 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 93: Do you feel like you don’t even have time to catch your breath? Do you feel like you’re racing against an invisible stopwatch? Have y...

Why I get excited about trauma!

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 92: Well that sounds really bizarre. What I’m really trying to say is that I get so excited about the fact that we now understand how people...

A day in the life of a fertility therapist

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 91: My favourite part of my favourite magazine is the back page of Stylist magazine the free magazine you get on the London underground.

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Eating for Fertility with The Fertility Kitchen

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 90: Another inspiring and informative fertility expert interview today for you. Charlotte Grand is a qualified and registered Nutritional Ther...

Trigger warning: Anger, abortion rights and action

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 89: I’ve been so angry for 10 days now since the overturning of Roe versus Wade. The injustice and completely illogical decisions that are b...

Why taking time to reflect is so important.

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 88: On Wednesday I spent a delightful three hours at the Healing Business summer solstice business retreat. I was in my garden under a giant u...

Do you plan your life around your cycle?

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 87: You may be shouting at the screen and saying “Yes of course I do I’m trying to conceive.” However today I’m talking about making...

3 reasons why a positive pregnancy result is NOT the goal you should be focusing on

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After nine years of supporting women through the emotional and physical challenges of long-term trying to conceive I want to share why positive pregna...

Kindness - An antidote to depression

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 85: In my last podcast I talked about what we can be doing physically, emotionally and energetically to support ourselves and everyone being i...

How to cope when the world is going fucking crazy!

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I feel sick and shocked and so angry about the events unfolding in Ukraine. This podcast episode talks about how even if you don’t know anyone who...

What is better than meditation while going through infertility or IVF? Interview with Robyn Birkin

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 83: We are back for another fertility expert interview series with my lovely friend Robyn Birkin. We met online a couple of years ago and bond...

How to deeply relax your mind and body

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 82 : I’ve just spent a rather delightful hour at Sound Bath! In this episode I talk about what a Sound Bath is and then the importance and b...

Things I wish I’d known while TTC

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 81: Today I share the things I wish I’d known at 15 when I was put on the contraceptive pill for painful periods, at 19 when I was diagnosed...

How to double your chances of conceiving

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 80: In this first episode of 2022 I talk about my intentions for the support I would like to offer you over the coming months, including three...

Merry Christmas - Feeling today

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A little Christmas message for you as I’m out in the woods and thinking of you.

Take back control of your life when your only goal becomes......to have a baby

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 78: Expert Interview with Jennifer Robertson Jennifer is a fertility coach and has helped women all over the world transform their mindset and...

Christmas stress! What Christmas stress?

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 77. Me: I was chatting to some of my friends today and the Christmas stress and overwhelm has commenced. Husband: What is there to get stress...

What to do when the clinic rings with bad news mid cycle

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 75: Something a little different for you today. Last week I have had two clients reach out to me, both who were mid IVF cycle and both had bee...

Can functional fertility coaching help get me pregnant? With Monica Cox

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 74: Fertility Expert Interview Series. If anyone has watched 'Comedians in cars getting coffee" you will know the vibe I am intending to creat...

When a therapist needs therapy

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 73: I’d just had one of the most powerful therapy sessions of my life! Part of my professional commitment as a hypnotherapist myself is to ...

Are your beliefs blocking your ability to get or stay pregnant?

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 72. “I just feel so jealous and angry all the time. This isn’t me. I want to move past this.” “I can’t stop crying. Infertility is ...

Free mind-body fertility event this week

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m running a free mind-body fertility event this week would you like to join me? ‘From Surviving to Thriving’. ♥ Day 1 : Living in survi...

From Surviving to Thriving during Infertility

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 70: Today I share a case study of working with a fertility client and the type of shift that is possible using the mind-body techniques I spec...

Therapy for Infertility Trauma

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 69: Going through infertility can be emotionally traumatic, add in invasive medical procedures, investigations and surgery and our bodies can ...

How to clear fears of labour and birth

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 68: When someone starts working with me I always ask them if they have any concerns or fears around being pregnant, going into labour or givin...

Are you in denial about your mental health?

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you telling yourself that you are ok when you’re really not? One of my biggest regrets while ttc was living month to month pushing myself tell...

Feeling out of control and the repercussions of trying to gain control

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hands up who likes feeling out of control? This has been a theme this week with clients and I talk about the repercussions of trying to gain control o...

How to release frustration and anger

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am so wound up today that I have stuck my wellies on my feet and set off into the woods for the second time today as I know I need to shift my mood,...

It’s not your fault AND…….

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 64: Very honest chat about how although infertility is not your fault there is a huge amount you may be doing that it’s not serving you and ...

Male infertility is more than just bollocks!

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 63: One for the guys today. “It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to feel disappointed, angry, devastated that you are not a dad yet.” ...

Free Guided Relaxation & Visualisation - Imagine your family

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 62: On the podcast this week I am sharing one of my favourite visualisations where I guide you on a journey into your future to imagine being ...

I lost my voice!

27 May 2021

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Something a little different this week. For those of you that attended my free masterclass on Tuesday you will know I lost my voice towards the end! ...

I’m so stressed will I ever get pregnant?

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 60. Today I am talking about how we can get stressed about being stressed, worried about being worried and anxious about being anxious. I talk...

What are triggers and how to minimise your chance of being triggered while ttc.

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 59 Trigger or Happy? In this episode I talk about what a trigger is in regards to mindset and your emotions. I talk about: - What happens w...

Donor Conception - The Emotional Journey

28 Apr 2021

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Episode 58 This is truly an amazing, inspiring and uplifting episode for everyone who is currently trying to conceive not just those who are consideri...

57. Suffering is Subjective

22 Apr 2021

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Episode 57 Suffering is Subjective. It’s National Infertility Awareness Week in the US and thousands are sharing their personal experiences of infe...

What if the next 12 weeks could be fun?

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Getting beyond excited about new people joining The Embrace Fertility Method today. I am packing up the welcome boxes and they will be posted out tomo...

Free masterclass and new preparing for IVF blog

22 Mar 2021

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More of a news update than my regular podcast episode. Hope to see you at the class tomorrow. Www.embracefertility.co.Uk/start-here and Www.embracefer...

Coping with Mother’s Day

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 54 : Coping with Mothering Sunday Sharing some tips of how to get through this weekend when the whole of the UK has gone mothering mad! Here i...

What to do if your partner just doesn’t get it

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Based as many of my podcasts are on something which has happened in my own life and then reflecting on how I used mind-body tools or techniques to hel...

3 powerful ways to journal while trying to conceive

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Three powerful ways to use journalling while trying to conceive Let me start by saying journalling is just a fancy word to describe using a pen and p...

3 ways to reduce stress while going through infertility

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A super short episode today talking about how you can start to recognise when you’re really not okay (enter impression of Ross on friends!) and thre...

Do I have to lose weight to get pregnant? Interview with expert Nicola Salmon.

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our interviews with fertility experts. This week is Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She ...

Free 5 day fertility mindset workshop on NOW

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU 🍍Want to feel sure that you are doing everything you can to support yourself and your fertility 🍍Are feeling overwhelme...

Sinking or swimming during lockdown

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A mini one for you today. Www.embracefertility.co.uk.

Embracing ALL emotions

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t let anyone tell you how you should be feeling this year, embrace those emotions, they are real, they are valid, they are yours, you need to fe...

Diving Deep into the Power of Fertility EFT - Guest Interview with Sarah Holland the Fertile Mindset® Coach

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I have absolutely loved recording these fertility expert interviews and we are finishing the year strong with my friend and colleague the wonderful Sa...

Fertility Yoga and Intuitive Movement to build Resilience and Self-compassion

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Simone was already a yoga instructor when she had a miscarriage after trying to conceive for a year and a half. Yoga and meditation were a huge p...

Can stress stop you from getting pregnant and CAUSE infertility?

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two years into trying to conceive, after our first treatment cycle fail I was suffering from  anxiety  depression  insomnia  IBS a...

But what if I don’t feel thankful?

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A little love notes talking about embracing all emotions during Thanksgiving and Christmas this year and an invitation to my free coping at Christmas ...

How your thoughts impact your fertility journey - Interview with Kezia Ashley Okafor

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fantastic interview talking all things mindset, thoughts and feelings.  All about Kezia "Through my own journey through secondary (in)fertility I...

Energetic blocks, Reiki and healing while trying to conceive and following miscarriage

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every week for the next month I will be bringing you fantastic interviews with fertility experts. This week is Jenni June and we are talking about hea...

Transforming worry too hope while #ttc

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The worry, the dread, I would feel especially during those treatment two week waits. In this episode I talk about a neurolinguistic programming tech...

What to do when you feel overwhelmed.

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded 10 days ok before lock down announced but ties in rather nicely.

No! You can’t! You just can’t!

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wow total telling off at the weekend from one of my oldest friends.