In this episode, we’re diving deep into the transformative power of nervous system regulation, yoga, and breathwork—all specifically tailored to fertility and overall female wellness. I’m joined by Jennifer Edmonds, an experienced yoga, Pilates, and breathwork teacher who specializes in fertility and women’s health. Through her own challenging fertility journey, Jennifer discovered how fertility yoga eased her anxiety, balanced her thyroid, and helped her conceive naturally. Now, she helps women around the world unlock their body’s innate healing potential. Join us for an inspiring conversation packed with insights into how slowing down and tuning in can reshape your fertility journey and well-being. Join us as we share: Jennifer’s Fertility Journey: Jennifer shares her struggles with failed IVF and medical challenges, eventually finding success through fertility yoga. Her journey highlights the resilience of the female body and the importance of addressing stress and hormones holistically. Stress and Fertility: Chronic stress activates the fight-or-flight response, which deprioritizes reproduction. Prolonged stress disrupts menstrual cycles, depletes minerals, and complicates conception. Fertility Yoga and Hormone Balance: Yoga helps regulate the nervous system, reducing cortisol and promoting hormonal balance. Fertility yoga aligns with menstrual phases: restorative poses during menstruation, energizing practices near ovulation, and calming exercises post-ovulation. These tailored practices support hormonal health, pelvic circulation, and conception readiness. Yoga for Hormonal Phases: Specific yoga practices for menstrual phases promote pelvic circulation, reduce stagnation, and calm the nervous system. Restorative practices post-ovulation encourage safety signals for conception or early pregnancy. Adjusting Exercise for Fertility: High-intensity workouts can disrupt hormonal balance. Post-ovulation, lighter exercises reduce inflammation and better support fertility. Shifting from High-Intensity to Mindful Practices: Slower practices like meditation and breathwork are more effective than vigorous exercise for stress management. Breathwork serves as an accessible entry point for calming the mind. Mind-body practices like yoga and meditation significantly improve fertility. A Harvard study showed a 50% higher IVF success rate in women using these practices. Overcoming Meditation Challenges: Beginners often feel “bad” at meditation but can start small with guided or breath-focused sessions. Active practices like breathwork help ease Type A personalities into mindfulness. Hypervigilance and Stress Awareness: Hypervigilance, often tied to trauma, leads to over-control and exhaustion. Recognizing stress signals like agitation or a racing heart is crucial to breaking the cycle. Build awareness by linking habits to physical stress responses. Focus on controllable factors like sleep, nutrition, and triggers. Somatic practices like yoga and breathwork help the body feel safe. Personalized Stress Management: Experiment with different strategies to discover what works best. A diverse toolbox of techniques provides flexibility to manage various stressors. Follow me on Instagram Check out my Website Hair Mineral Analysis Test and Interpretation Connect with Jennifer Website - brightbeanhealth.com

In today’s episode, I am addressing a global health crisis marked by increasing chronic illnesses, environmental toxicity, and lifestyle changes that are compromising human resilience. The speaker highlights alarming statistics about cancer, mental health issues, infertility, obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune conditions, arguing that the crisis stems from factors like environmental toxins, industrialized diets, and disrupted microbiomes.

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Chronic Illness Epidemic: The rise in conditions like autism, depression, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases reflects a systemic health crisis linked to modern living and environmental changes.

Historical Perspective: The speaker contrasts the nutrient-rich, traditional diets of past generations with today's processed, toxin-laden foods, noting a shift away from natural, whole foods toward industrial seed oils and ultra-processed products.

Environmental Toxins: From pesticides to plastics and chemicals in daily life, the podcast underscores how these substances harm hormonal health, microbiomes, and overall well-being.

Inherited Health Challenges: Successive generations are inheriting weakened microbiomes and increased toxic loads, contributing to declining health and resilience.

Call for Lifestyle Changes: Solutions include rejecting industrial foods, embracing organic and traditionally prepared diets, prioritizing grass-fed meats and raw dairy, and being critical of over-medicalization and environmental toxins.

Personal Responsibility: The speaker urges listeners to act now, emphasizing that individual choices—such as conscious eating, reducing chemical exposure, and questioning medical advice—can create generational change.

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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of functional lab testing and its transformative power. Three years ago, this was a game-changer in my practice, elevating the results I could achieve with clients. We'll explore when to use functional lab tests, which tests are essential, and how they can uncover hidden health issues to truly optimize wellness. Remember, this isn’t medical advice but a guide to making informed decisions about your health.

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• When to Use Functional Labs: Explore how functional lab tests can be a game-changer not just for addressing symptoms but also for optimizing overall wellness and preventive care. Learn why functional labs might be necessary even if you’re not currently facing specific health issues.

• The Essential Tests for Comprehensive Insight: Get the lowdown on the Hair Mineral Analysis Test and the GI Map, two foundational tests that provide crucial insights into your nutritional status, gut health, and overall well-being.

• Real-Life Success Stories: Hear about clients who, after struggling with conventional treatments, found breakthrough results through functional lab testing. Discover how these tests led to significant improvements in their health and well-being.

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In today’s episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on our experience with finding and living with an au pair. From the excitement of our first match to the unexpected twists and turns, join me as I share the highs and lows of our childcare journey. If you've ever considered an au pair or are curious about the process, this tell-all might just give you some insight.

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• Starting the search
• The highs, lows, and time, that came with finding the right Au Pair
• Actually finding our Au Pair
• The arrival and adjustment period
• Seeking additional help
• Lessons I learned
  
  

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In today’s episode, I reflect on my first year of motherhood as my baby turns one. I talk about the key factors that contributed to my positive postpartum experience, offering insights and practical advice for new and expecting moms.

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• Gratitude and reflection
• Importance of constant physical touch
• Understanding normal infant behavior
• Nourishment and self-care

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I had the honor this week to interview midwife Geneva Montano, who shares wisdom on integrating birth experiences into parenthood, the significance of postpartum care, and the continuous evolution of the parent-child relationship.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Postpartum integration and support
• Balancing parenthood & partnership
• Expectations vs reality in parenthood
• Generational healing & breaking patterns
• Advice for new parents

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In today’s episode, we're going to have a spicy chat about the misconceptions of what it means to "eat healthy"!

I discuss:

• The societal norms and how media influences our understanding of health

• Common "healthy" habits like consuming processed foods, avoiding certain fats, and relying on plant-based diets

• My own daily dietary habits and how I nourish my body effectively

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In today’s episode, we’re gonna have some fun talking about sex!!

I discuss:

• My personal experiences related to postpartum libido
• The impact of minerals and hormones on libido
• Practical tips for enhancing libido through diet, lifestyle, and hormone balance

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