In this episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I sit down with Deanna Hansen, founder of Block Therapy and Fluid Isometrics, to explore the often overlooked role of fascia in healing, fertility, and emotional wellbeing. Deanna shares her own remarkable story of healing chronic pain, anxiety, and weight struggles by working with the fascia, and explains how compression in the body, suppressed breath, and stored trauma quietly impact our health over time. We talk about why proper diaphragmatic breathing is foundational to fertility, why the feet hold so many clues to pelvic alignment and reproductive health, and how releasing the fascia can support better menstrual flow, hormone balance, and overall vitality. Deanna explains the concept of TIP (Trauma Induces Programming and Patterning), how everyday traumas shape our posture and breath, and why creating space in the body is essential for the cells, organs, and energy to thrive. If you have been feeling stuck, congested, or disconnected from your body, this conversation offers a grounded and empowering perspective on how to gently come back home to yourself. Key Takeaways: • Fascia is a connective web that links every cell, organ, and system. When it is congested or compressed, flow slows down and symptoms emerge in seemingly unrelated places. • Trauma, suppressed emotion, and chronic shallow breathing pattern the body over time, creating compression that can show up as pain, fatigue, weight gain, hormonal imbalance, or fertility challenges. • Diaphragmatic breathing is one of the most powerful tools we have. It supports the nervous system, oxygenates the cells, massages the organs, and helps the body release what it no longer needs. • The feet are often a hidden key to fertility. Misalignment in the feet creates compensation up through the pelvis, which can affect menstrual flow, hormone movement, and reproductive health. • Conditions like cramps, fibroids, cysts, and stagnation often reflect a body that cannot fully release each cycle. Creating space and improving flow allows the body to do its natural work. • The body is intelligent, not broken. Pain and symptoms are messages, and when we listen with curiosity instead of fear, healing becomes possible. Guest Bio: Deanna Hansen is a pioneer in fascia decompression for physical and emotional transformation, with over 20 years of clinical experience and more than 50,000 hours working in the fascia. A Certified Athletic Therapist, she is the founder of Fluid Isometrics and Block Therapy, a self-care practice that is meditation, exercise, and therapy all in one. Deanna is also the author of Unblock Your Body: How Decompressing Your Fascia Is the Missing Link in Healing. Website: www.blocktherapy.com Book: Unblock Your Body on Amazon Instagram: @blocktherapy Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care. Ready to discover what your body needs most on your fertility journey? Take the personalized quiz inside The Wholesome Fertility Journey and get tailored resources to meet you exactly where you are: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/the-wholesome-fertility-journey For more about my work and offerings, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com Curious about ancient wisdom for fertility? Grab my book The Way of Fertility: https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility Join the Wholesome Fertility Facebook Group for free resources & community support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Connect with me on social: Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertilityFacebook: The Wholesome Lotus

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