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For centuries, castor oil has been revered for its extraordinary healing properties, especially in traditional medicine. It’s only in recent times, however, that its benefits for fertility have caught the attention of many. Whether you’re on a fertility journey or looking to enhance your reproductive health, incorporating castor oil into your routine could open doors to new possibilities.

When you want to have a baby so badly, it’s only normal that you do everything in your power to make that happen. But what if the key is actually in doing less? On this episode of the podcast, I discuss the significance of making decisions on the fertility journey from a place of trust and confidence. I share personal experiences and insights on how fear and insecurity can impact this journey, highlighting the need to listen to your body and act from a place of stillness rather than constant doing. Mindfulness, self-nourishment, and surrender may be more important in improving fertility outcomes than you think.

On this episode of the podcast, spiritual thought leader Shereen Öberg and I delve into the intersection of spirituality and fertility struggles. Drawing from her research on how women utilize religious and spiritual practices to cope with fertility challenges, Oberg shares her main findings, including the significant role of community support and the psychological benefits of faith. We also explore some of the negative aspects of religious coping, the potential for spiritual practices in enhancing fertility, and the profound personal transformations these challenges can ignite. A candid conversation bridging science, spirituality, and the personal journey through fertility.

This episode features Michelle Strong, a nutritionist specializing in fertility. After facing her fertility struggles and an ectopic pregnancy, Michelle realized she needed to change the way in which she approached her fertility journey. She emphasizes the importance of identifying 'blind spots' in one's fertility, including mental health, supplementation, and nutrition. Michelle shares insights into the significant roles of gut health, inflammation, and male fertility. The conversation also delves into practical advice on nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle modifications to support fertility, advocating for a personalized approach based on comprehensive testing and individual needs.

I just got back from Ireland, where I trained to become an Abdominal Therapist. This work is so important, not only for fertility but for everyone who would like to improve their (female) health. On this episode of the podcast, I tell you a bit more about how abdominal therapy works and why it is especially beneficial for anyone who’s trying to conceive. This is a basic self-care tool that has been used by women around the globe to nurture their female health and I am so happy that more and more of us are starting to remember what we can do to optimize our fertility and our health more generally.

On this episode of the podcast, I talk with initiated Vodou priestess Nicole Nyiama Costerus, about the lessons from her fertility journey and the Vodou teachings that provide her with a holistic understanding of fertility, its challenges, and the importance of trusting life's timing. In the Vodou tradition, fertility is notably significant and linked to various spirits. Fertility issues and pregnancy loss are manifestations of deeper emotional or energetic circumstances that need to be addressed.

Stress can have a significant impact on fertility because it affects various systems in the body, such as the immune system, sleep patterns, digestion, and muscle tension. On this episode of the podcast, I discuss these links in more detail. I also outline an action plan for you with short-term and longer-term strategies that you can use to activate your parasympathetic nervous system (your ‘rest and digest’ state of being) on a regular basis to create the balance you need to conceive from a place of love, trust and surrender. This episode will not make you feel bad about the stress you may experience in your life but will provide you with the tools to help you get out of a chronic state of stress.

Yoni steaming is an ancient practice that we find in healing traditions all across the globe. It has physical benefits, such as by increasing blood circulation in your womb, and more spiritual and energetic benefits. It’s an excellent tool to start connecting to your womb and your intuitive wisdom On this episode of the podcast, womb wisdom keeper Marina Lyshova explains how you can use yoni steaming to improve fertility and how to set up your own yoni steaming practice.

Womb wisdom keeper Marina Lyshova shares her personal experiences, which includes the emotional rollercoaster of (in)fertility, the pain of a miscarriage, and the healing that occurred afterwards. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing the connection with your womb and the role it plays in redefining the conception of self and navigating through emotional traumas. She also touches upon her work with yoni steaming, her learning through the miscarriage experience, and the importance of self-trust along the journey.

In this episode of That Fertile Feeling, host Françoise Molenaar explores the connection between fertility and creativity. Drawing from personal experiences and conversations with experts, Françoise discusses how the creative process and fertility are intertwined. She emphasises the importance of surrendering and allowing life to flow, rather than forcing outcomes. Francois shares practical tips and tools for embracing creativity and enhancing fertility. Whether you're struggling with conception or seeking a more effortless approach to life, this episode offers insights and inspiration for nurturing your creative energy.

Native Canadian healer Cindy Simpson Jurado is both a fertility shaman and a psychic surgeon who believes in connecting with feminine flow for effortless conception. She shares her personal and ancestral experiences in healing, spirituality, and helping many women overcome fertility issues. She emphasizes the importance of spiritual healing and nurturing positivity, linking infertility to suppressed emotions, trauma, and negative energy that may block conception. Cindy also explains her ability to connect with pre-born spirit babies and how these souls have a role in choosing their parents based on frequency compatibility.

Can the stars tell you whether you will get pregnant in 2024? Unfortunately not, but they do provide you with some unique insight into the aspects of your fertility journey that you could strengthen or leverage to conceive. On this episode of the podcast, I talk with astrologer Juan Belmar about working with your natal moon, the full moon, and your fifth house to improve your chances of conceiving. We also touch upon the eclipses and how to work with those. Juan also gives some pointers for specific signs (sun/moon/asc) and how to work with their influences in 2024.

If you’re anything like me, you probably started 2024 off with a set of fertility intentions for the new year. Yet as you may well know, setting intentions is one thing, but sticking with them is a whole different ballgame. Here are the 3 steps that I take to make sure that my intentions translate into purposeful actions that help me improve my fertility and quality of life, and that help me heal much deeper wounds that I never even knew where there.