In this interview with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Alexandra Stewart, we dive into her personal fertility and miscarriage journey, challenges that come up for women and couples and how they can better support one another, and why it is important to seek out professional support throughout these challenging times (you do not have to do this all alone).

Alexandra’s aim is to engage in meaningful work, to empower you in discovering your own ability to heal, and to guide you in the discovery of your inner wisdom. You can expect a down-to-earth, compassionate, and non-judgmental ally.

Alexandra's private practice - https://illuminate-online.com/

Link to teaching webinar for Therapists: https://illuminate-online.com/webinars/

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#miscarriage #ivf #infertility

Podcast Website page - https://yinstill.com/mental-emotional-support-for-miscarriage/

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For more Episodes & Videos visit The Conception Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheConceptionChannel

YOU CAN ALSO LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONCEPTION CHANNEL PODCAST ON ALL YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORMS.

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Private practice: https://drspencepentland.com/
Fertility Clinics: https://yinstill.com/

Interview with Kara Kalin, RCC, EMDR. In this episode we dive deep into the trauma that is associated with infertility, IVF, miscarriage, stillbirth, and as well as birth itself. These traumas plant fear, sometimes to the point of paralysis, making life and the struggles at hand seem impossible to overcome.

The idea that trauma from your past may also be playing into your current challenges and traumas should not only be considered, but worked through with someone who has the right tools.

Kara uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) to help people process their trauma without having to talk about it.

"In the realm of infertility many come to you already experiencing great loss in many contexts so what if we got curious about how we could treat that before the IVF journey begins?? The internalized belief systems that are connected to the small or big t traumas are held in the body. We can spend all this money trying to get our body pregnant and still not see how the mental-emotional part is actually a major factor. The AIP model according to Shapiro is clear that we cannot “out talk” trauma… so talk therapy can actually re traumatize a person. This is an important element to understand, and why EMDR is such a great tool."

Kara's private practice - https://www.karakalin.com/

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#fertility #getpregnant #infertility #EMDR

Podcast Website page - https://yinstill.com/treating-infertility-miscarriage-trauma-with-emdr/

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For more Episodes & Videos visit The Conception Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheConceptionChannel

YOU CAN ALSO LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONCEPTION CHANNEL PODCAST ON ALL YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORMS.

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Private practice: https://drspencepentland.com/
Fertility Clinics: https://yinstill.com/

Holly Yager and I have both worked in the reproductive health field in Vancouver for over 20 years now. I have known and trusted her for that entire time. Today we circle back and connect, with 20+ years of experience working with couples facing infertility, and talk about what we have learned, and what can help the mental-emotional journey of people struggling with getting pregnant and starting or expanding their family.

Holly's private practice - https://reprohealthfertility.com/

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#fertility #getpregnant #infertility

Podcast Website page - https://yinstill.com/mental-emotional-advice-for-couples-facing-infertility/

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For more Episodes & Videos visit The Conception Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheConceptionChannel

YOU CAN ALSO LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONCEPTION CHANNEL PODCAST ON ALL YOUR FAVOURITE PODCAST PLATFORMS.

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Private practice: https://drspencepentland.com/
Fertility Clinics: https://yinstill.com/

Robyn Gooding shares the mental-emotional rollercoaster ride of her infertility story so eloquently. She then continues to detail and outline her path to figuring out how to live differently with these circumstances. The wisdom she shares is very important if you find yourself struggling with getting or staying pregnant.

Podcast Website page - https://yinstill.com/infertility-story-mentorship/

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For more Episodes & Videos visit The Conception Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheConceptionChannel

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CONNECT WITH Robyn
https://robyngooding.com/
https://www.instagram.com/robyn.gooding/
https://www.instagram.com/thefertilitycocoon
https://Thefertilitycocoon.com

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CONNECT WITH DR KLASSEN
https://yinstill.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.lizaklassen/
Spring Fertility Reset
Cycle with your Cycle
**Coupon Code for 20% off any program: YINSTILL20OFF

Recalibrate your nervous system, release what's holding you back & be cracked open to embody your fertility. 

So many things people do to 'optimize fertility' are attempting to do the same thing; regulate our autonomic nervous system so that 'fight & flight' shuts off more, allowing 'feed & breed' to flourish (i.e. fertility). This podcast goes through simple down to earth ways to incorporate daily practices that will truly make a difference in both your life and reproductive potential. 

Olivia 'Liv' Jade is recognized as a natural health and eating expert. After spending four years pursuing a degree in naturopathic medicine she figured out how to help people live healthy lives and feel their best.

Podcast Website page - https://yinstill.com/rewire-your-nervous-system-for-fertility/

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For more Episodes & Videos visit The Conception Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TheConceptionChannel

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CONNECT WITH LIV
Keeping Up with LIV: https://www.keepupwithliv.com/
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepupwithliv/

CONNECT WITH DR PENTLAND 
https://drspencepentland.com/
https://yinstill.com/

CONNECT WITH DR KLASSEN
https://yinstill.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.lizaklassen/
Spring Fertility Reset
Cycle with your Cycle
**Coupon Code for 20% off any program: YINSTILL20OFF

Interview with Author and Parent by Courage, Shelley-Anne Vidal. Shelley shares her personal journey to parenthood as a single woman.

Shelley talks about her miscarriage with first hubby. The importance of her supportive family. The necessary boundaries that she had to set with work. Her polypectomy. The intimate ins/outs of IVF - 3 embryos, 1 healthy baby girl! How a pandemic pregnancy played out. Birth and the instinct of trusting your gut. The vital role of acupuncture in cultivating a fertile life. All the things wellness that influenced her journey and outcome. Zendaya - the gift. Parenting by courage (single) pros and cons. And writing a book through this whole path to pregnancy.

Buy her book now on Amazon

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https://drspencepentland.com/
https://yinstill.com/

Dr. Liza Klassen is a fertility-focused naturopathic doctor at Yinstill Reproductive Wellness in Vancouver & Surrey BC and founder of Cycle with your Cycle - a 4-week transformational journey for your reproductive health.

It is her mission to help women reconnect with their bodies, their inner knowing and their cycles. She believes that when women deeply know and trust themselves, they make empowered decisions. And when these women become mothers, they change the health of generations to come.

Whether you desire conception now, soon or someday - she is committed to helping you achieve the fertility and hormonal health of your dreams.

Ways to Connect with Dr. Liza

Work with her 1:1 at Yinstill: https://yinstill.janeapp.com/locations/yinstill-reproductive-vancouver/book#/staff_member/51

Follow Her on Instagram (@dr.lizaklassen): https://www.instagram.com/dr.lizaklassen/

Spring Fertility Reset: https://drlizaklassen.thrivecart.com/fertility-reset/

Cycle with your Cycle: http://cwyc.lizaklassen.com

Coupon Code for 20% off any program: YINSTILL20OFF

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CONNECT WITH DR PENTLAND
https://drspencepentland.com/
https://yinstill.com/