197: The Stress You Don't Feel: Demystifying Cortisol, Adrenal Health & Time To Conception

Fresh off a trip to Florida, I came home and got hit with a flu so hard it knocked me off my feet for almost a week. It drained me physically, emotionally and mentally. As I slowly recovered, I kept thinking about you, because when you're trying to conceive, getting sick brings up a whole extra layer of worry. Will this mess up my cycle? Did I just lose this month? What if I conceived and I have a fever? In today's episode, I explain what really happens in your body when you catch a virus. I also cover how a cold or flu can affect your cycle depending on whether you're in your follicular phase, around ovulation or in your two-week wait, and what the research says about implantation and early pregnancy. Then I share my top science-backed remedies for supporting your body through flu season, including the one supplement to use with caution in your luteal phase. Grab a cozy blanket and a cup of tea, and let's help you stay healthy and fertile this fall. If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below. PLUS FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE FOR BITE SIZED TTC TIPS! Related Episode Links: Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here If you live in the USA: Get my Fertility Flu Fighting Kit on Fullscript here with 10% off If you live in Canada: Get my Fertility Flu Fighting Kit on Fullscript here with 10% off For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/205

In today's episode, I'm sitting down with psychotherapist Laura Federico and midwife Morgan Miller, co-authors of The Cycle Book, and they are pulling back the curtain on PMS, PMDD, and a lesser-known pattern called PME that could be quietly running the show in your cycle. We're also getting refreshingly honest about the pressure that trying to conceive can put on intimacy. Laura and Morgan help normalize the sexual and emotional side of this journey, and they share some alternative solutions you may not have considered. And stick around, because near the end, Morgan drops a warning about the app on your phone that you are going to want to hear. If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below. PLUS FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE FOR BITE SIZED TTC TIPS! Related Episode Links: Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/204 Need Nora's Support To Get Pregnant? Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant Grab Your FREE Resources: Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Today's episode is one I think so many of you have been waiting for, because we're talking about the thing that gets sacrificed first on this journey and yet matters more than almost anything else: your sleep. I'm sitting down with therapist and sleep expert Chrissy Lawler, and she is going to walk us through why sleep is basically a performance-enhancing drug for your fertility, what "good sleep" actually looks like for your unique body, and how to protect your rest through the wild ride of preconception, pregnancy and postpartum. We're also getting into her concept of secure attachment, and why a well-rested you is one of the greatest gifts you can give your future child. So get cozy, because this one is equal parts science and soul. If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below. PLUS FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE FOR BITE SIZED TTC TIPS! Related Episode Links: Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/203 Need Nora's Support To Get Pregnant? Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant Grab Your FREE Resources: Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

If you're navigating a miscarriage, now or have in the past, this episode is for you. In today's episode I'm walking you through exactly what to expect and what to do, from the earliest signs and symptoms to be aware of, to how to nourish and rest your body through it, to the specific red flags that mean it's time to head to the hospital. I'll also cover what to do with the supplements and prenatal vitamins you're already taking, how long a miscarriage typically lasts, when ongoing bleeding could mean you need more medical attention, and how soon you can expect your cycle to return. I'm also breaking down something most women have never heard of, Products Of Conception (POC) testing and exactly how and when you can use it to get real answers from this loss. And if you've been through this once, or more times than you can bear to count, I'll be closing off with something I need you to hear: I've walked alongside many clients with sometimes up to five losses who went on to carry healthy babies to term naturally, and I want you to know this is possible for you too. If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below. PLUS FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE FOR BITE SIZED TTC TIPS! Related Episode Links: Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here Ep 148: Naturally pregnant at 37 after loss, healing chronic BV, gut inflammation and hormone imbalance + Damaris's Story Ep 191: Brittany's Story: Misdiagnosed PCOS, Miscarriage and How She Got Pregnant Naturally Before Starting IUI Ep 193: The Missing Pieces Behind Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Briony's Story and What Finally Worked For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/202 Need Nora's Support To Get Pregnant? Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant Grab Your FREE Resources: Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Fertility myths are everywhere and this week, we're setting the record straight. I'm sitting down with Dr. Sasha Hakman, a double board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist who brings something rare to this conversation: she's not just the expert, she's also walked her own infertility journey. Together we're busting the biggest myths keeping hopeful parents stuck, from how much prep time you actually need before trying to conceive, to why that period-tracking app on your phone might be leading you astray, to what really matters in a prenatal supplement. Dr. Hakman also shares surprising research on toxin exposure and egg quality, gets real about the stress-fertility connection, tackles the exercise question everyone gets wrong, and explains why male fertility testing deserves way more attention than a basic "normal" result. If you've ever felt confused or unsure of your own body's signals, this episode hands you the clarity and confidence to advocate for yourself on this journey. If you're LOVING this podcast, please follow and leave a rating and review below. PLUS FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE FOR BITE SIZED TTC TIPS! Related Episode Links: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FREE ROOT CAUSE FERTILITY SUMMIT For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/201 Need Nora's Support To Get Pregnant? Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here Grab Your FREE Resources: Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.