The Body Coach: Extraordinary People

Getting fit and a transformative IVF journey to motherhood

The Body Coach: Extraordinary People

Show Notes

TW: This conversation discusses miscarriage and baby loss throughout the episode

Helen’s dream was to become a mum, but her fertility journey was far from simple. She quickly found movement and exercise a crucial activity for her mindset.

However, this simple switch marked the start of the journey to meeting her little girl.

In this episode, Helen joins Joe Wicks to discuss how she switched from takeaways to homemade meals, and how fitness helped her through her IVF journey and improved her mental health.

Plus, Helen and Joe discuss the importance of being open about miscarriage, the joy of seeing her baby’s heartbeat for the first time and what happens during the IVF process.

For further support around miscarriage, go to www.tommys.org

Get £20 off an annual subscription for The Body Coach app. Use the code PODCAST20 at subscribe.thebodycoach.com

Follow The Body Coach:

Website • thebodycoach.com App • subscribe.thebodycoach.com Newsletter • thebodycoach.com/signup/ Instagram • instagram.com/thebodycoach/ X • x.com/thebodycoach/ Facebook • facebook.com/JoeWicksTheBodyCoach/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More from The Body Coach: Extraordinary People

Jul 8, 2025

Most people associate Parkinson’s disease with older men, but Grace’s story is a good reminder that it truly can affect anyone.

Jul 1, 2025

Sam has always loved exercise. She’s consistently been fit and healthy, and even undertaken extreme challenges like a 50 mile bike ride. That all changed after she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and had to learn to cope with constant pain.

Jun 24, 2025

Samantha always had a negative relationship with fitness. As someone who was overweight, she often felt anxious about exercising and excluded from the fitness industry. During the pandemic, she embarked on a mission to take control of her health that has been nothing short of life-changing.

Jun 17, 2025

TW: This episode contains discussion about grief and baby loss. If you or someone you know is struggling with bereavement, check out this list for places where you can find support.

Jun 10, 2025

Ben has always been passionate about fitness, and was a personal trainer in a previous career. After changing professions and becoming a father, his priorities shifted and his fitness took a back seat. Eventually, Ben found himself classed as obese for the first time.

See all episodes →