I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the brilliant Dr. Nikki DeNezza—a chiropractor, nutritional therapy practitioner, and the one and only Gut Microbiome Queen. Dr. Nikki specializes in helping people navigate complex gut issues like IBS & SIBO and in this episode, we explore how all of that ties directly into your hormones and fertility.

Gut health is so much more than digestion—it’s deeply connected to your mood, your cycle, your energy levels, and even your chances of conceiving. Whether you're dealing with bloat, brain fog, or “unexplained infertility,” Dr. Nikki helps break down how the gut might actually be the missing link—and what you can do to start healing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why gut health and hormone balance go hand in hand (and what to watch for

✨ How chronic gut issues can quietly impact your reproductive system

✨Whether tests like the GI Map are actually worth it

✨ How compassion, safety, and the nervous system come into play with gut healing

✨ Simple, actionable steps to support your gut and fertility, starting today

Dr. Nikki brings so much clarity, compassion, and real talk to this conversation—I know it’ll help you feel more empowered and informed on your path to healing. So grab your favorite tea, maybe your journal, and settle in for a wise, down-to-earth chat that might just change the way you look at your gut. 💛

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This week, I’m so excited to bring you a conversation with the amazing Jennifer Edmonds. Jen is a Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, and Breathwork teacher with over 15 years of experience—and she’s someone who truly gets the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive. After a long fertility journey of her own, Jen discovered the power of fertility-focused yoga and it completely changed her life—from easing anxiety and chronic insomnia to rebalancing her thyroid and eventually conceiving naturally.

In this episode, we dive deep into how yoga can be a supportive and healing companion on your fertility path—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually, too. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or already have a practice, Jennifer’s insight will help you reconnect with your body and feel more grounded, hopeful, and in tune.

Jenniefer’s upcoming Yoga for Fertility 3 Day Event: https://www.elementpilatesyoga.com/waitlist

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why fertility yoga is so much more than just stretching or poses

✨ How breathwork and movement help regulate your nervous system (hello, stress relief!)

✨ What it means to focus on the why behind your desire for a baby

✨ How yoga supported Jennifer through the darkest moments of her TTC journey

✨ Ways to start incorporating simple, powerful practices into your daily routine

Jennifer brings such warmth, wisdom, and realness to this conversation—and I know it’ll leave you feeling held and inspired. So grab your favorite tea, maybe light a candle, and settle in for a gentle, soul-nourishing chat. 💛

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This week’s episode is both deeply personal and incredibly special—I’m celebrating one full year of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! 🎉 Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’re just tuning in, I want you to know how grateful I am to have you in this space. Over the past 52 episodes, we’ve unpacked the emotional layers of fertility, and today’s conversation is no different.

We’re diving into one of the most difficult parts of the fertility journey: navigating uncertainty. If you’ve ever felt frozen in indecision, overwhelmed by IVF options, scared of making the “wrong” move, or simply exhausted by not knowing what’s next—this episode is for you. I walk you through gentle, grounded ways to connect back to your own wisdom and make empowered decisions, even in the unknown.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ The emotional toll of "what ifs": How living in anxiety or regret impacts your ability to feel joy right now—and what you can do about it.

✨ Shifting into empowered decision-making: What it looks like to trust yourself, even when there’s no guarantee of the outcome.

✨Why there’s no such thing as a wrong decision: A reminder that every step offers a chance to learn, grow, and build self-love.

✨Exploring future-self energy: How to "try on" a decision energetically before you make it, so you can move forward with more confidence.

✨The power of parts integration: A peek into one of my favorite tools for resolving inner conflict and finding clarity when you're feeling pulled in different directions.

Remember, uncertainty doesn’t mean you’re lost—it often means something beautiful is still unfolding. Keep trusting your pace, your timing, your knowing. You are doing so much better than you think.

Thank you for walking this journey with me. Here’s to another year of growth, love, and brilliant breakthroughs—one step at a time. 💛

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If fear has been quietly sitting beside you on your fertility journey—or maybe shouting at you from the front seat—you’re not alone. In this episode, I open up about the very real ways fear can take hold during your trying-to-conceive experience and how it can impact everything from decision-making to your connection with your body.

You’ll learn how to recognize when fear is running the show, how to gently soften its grip, and what it looks like to create a more peaceful, supportive inner world as you walk this path. This episode is both tender and empowering—a blend of practical insight and emotional healing.

Last Day of 3 Day Fertility Retreat - June 19th at 12PM PST: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreat

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ The real impact of fear on your fertility journey: Understand how fear shapes your thoughts, habits, and even your hormones—often without you realizing it.

✨ Why information overload makes fear worse: I explain how constant research and second-guessing often make things worse, not better, and how to reclaim clarity.

✨ How to process emotions in a safe, healing way: Learn simple but powerful emotional tools to stop pushing down the hard stuff and start releasing it.

✨ The power of intuitive connection to your cycle: Discover how your cycle can become a trusted ally rather than a monthly stressor—through connection, not control.

✨ A real client success story that brings hope: Hear how one woman went from hopeless and drained to pregnant in just three months, all by healing her nervous system and reconnecting to her intuition.

I know how exhausting it can feel to carry the weight of fear month after month, test after test. But you’re not meant to do this alone. I hope this episode offers you more than information—I hope it offers relief, clarity, and a deeper sense of trust in your process. Healing is possible, and your body is wise. Sending you so much love as you keep going, one gentle step at a time. 💕

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Welcome to Episode 50 of The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! In this episode, I’m answering a question that’s likely been on your mind: “How can I get pregnant fast?” Whether you’ve just started trying to conceive or you’ve been walking this fertility journey for months (or even years), this episode is for you.

There’s so much advice out there, but I want to bring you back to what actually works—the things I’ve seen help real women boost fertility naturally, prepare their bodies for pregnancy, and shorten the wait for that positive test. I’ll also share the emotional and mindset blocks that can silently slow down conception—and how to lovingly release them.

This episode blends practical fertility strategies with the soulful support I know you’re craving right now.

3 Day Fertility Retreat starting June 12th: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreat

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨The #1 overlooked key to getting pregnant fast: It’s not just about ovulation tracking. Learn what truly sets the foundation for faster conception.

✨Daily lifestyle and nutrition shifts to boost fertility naturally: Support your hormones, regulate your cycle, and improve egg quality with simple, effective changes.

✨How emotional stress and nervous system dysregulation affect your fertility: Discover why chronic stress or “doing all the things” can actually delay pregnancy—and what to do instead.

✨The perfectionism-fertility trap: Are you putting pressure on yourself to get it just right? Learn how letting go of control could help you conceive more quickly.

✨Why fertility coaching can accelerate your journey: If you're feeling stuck or overwhelmed, support can be the missing piece that speeds up your timeline to pregnancy.

This episode is like a warm hug wrapped in fertility wisdom. I’m here to remind you that your body isn’t broken. You’re not behind. And with the right tools and support, getting pregnant faster is absolutely possible.

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I’m beyond excited to share this soul-nourishing conversation with Erika—an incredible woman, mama, and friend—who conceived her beautiful, healthy baby at 45. This is the kind of story that leaves you with goosebumps and tears in your eyes in the best way. It’s a story about deep healing and the gentle strength that comes when we stop pushing and start listening.

Erika walks us through her journey to wholeness and motherhood. She opens up about how her babies—yes, all of them—guided her from the other side, and how trusting that connection helped her navigate the darkest moments of her life. There’s so much wisdom in what she shares, and her words are like medicine for anyone walking a non-linear fertility path.

Upcoming 3 Day Fertility Retreat: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreat

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨What it really looks like to heal on a soul level before pregnancy

✨The role of baby communication, spiritual insight, and intuition in Erika’s journey

✨How grief, health struggles, and personal transformation shaped her story

✨Her belief that miracles happen when we soften, surrender, and stay curious

✨Why you don’t need to harden to survive—healing can be tender and deeply personal

This episode is such a gift. Erika’s story holds so much tenderness and truth, and I know it will land right in your heart if you’re walking through a hard chapter or wondering if your time has passed. Her voice is a reminder that you’re not broken, you’re becoming. And those miracles? They don’t always follow timelines—but they can happen. Let this conversation wrap you up like a warm hug and remind you of what’s still possible. 💫

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Welcome back to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! We’ve made it to the final part of our fertility testing series—and this one’s a biggie. I’m diving into the world of functional medicine testing, sharing the insights I’ve gathered from working closely with patients who’ve seen real results. If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more beyond the “standard” fertility labs, this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through the functional tests that actually make a difference and how to know when it’s the right time to run them. As always, we remember that every person’s fertility journey is beautifully unique—and your approach should be, too.

Upcoming 3 Day Fertility Retreat: https://brilliantfertility.com/3-day-virtual-retreat

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💆‍♀️ Adrenal Health Matters: Why a single blood test won’t cut it—and how I use tests like DUTCH to get the full picture of stress hormones.

🔥 Is the DUTCH Test Worth It?: The pros, the timing, and how I decide whether or not to use this popular hormone test.

🦠 Goodbye GI-MAP?: Why I’ve stopped using this test and how I discovered more meaningful gut insights elsewhere.

💖 Hidden Value in Vaginal & Uterine Microbiome Testing: The underutilized but powerful tests like Fertilysis and how they’ve changed outcomes for my patients.

⚡ Mitochondria & Inflammation Insights: What your fatigue and brain fog might be telling you—and when it’s worth digging deeper.

I’m so grateful you’re here. Whether you're in the thick of TTC or just starting out, remember: your body has wisdom, and your journey deserves care that honors it.

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Welcome back to The Brilliant Fertility Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of the most talked-about fertility markers: AMH, or anti-Müllerian hormone. If you’ve ever seen this on your lab results and panicked—you're not alone. AMH is a common source of confusion and anxiety, and today, I’m here to clarify what it really means, how it’s used, and why it doesn’t have to define your fertility future.

You’ll learn how I use AMH in clinical practice, when it’s helpful, when it’s not, and how your body’s bigger picture—like stress levels, inflammation, and nutrition—can matter even more than this one hormone. Whether you’re considering IVF or trying to conceive naturally, this episode will help you better understand your options and ease some of the pressure around this misunderstood marker.

Fertility Lab Checklist: https://brilliantfertility.com/fertility-lab-guide-download

Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System: https://brilliantfertility.com/regulate-your-ns

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ What AMH Actually Measures: Learn what anti-Müllerian hormone is, what it reflects in the body, and how it correlates with the number of developing follicles—not the quality of your eggs.

✨ The Real-World Use of AMH in Fertility: Discover when AMH is most valuable—like predicting response to IVF stimulation—and why I rarely use it in isolation to make clinical decisions.

✨ Why Low AMH Doesn’t Mean It’s Over: I share two incredible patient stories—Amanda and Erica—who both conceived naturally despite extremely low (and even undetectable) AMH levels. Their journeys are living proof that there’s so much more to fertility than just numbers.

✨ The Bigger Picture Matters: Explore how chronic stress, inflammation, vitamin D deficiency, and iron levels can all impact follicle health and AMH—and what we can do to support those areas naturally.

✨ Why I Sometimes Don’t Test AMH Anymore: I explain how this number can create more stress than clarity for some patients, and how we always have to ask: Will this test actually change the treatment plan?

You are not a number. This episode is your reminder that fertility is nuanced, personal, and never defined by a single lab value. If AMH has ever made you feel worried, limited, or discouraged—this conversation is here to bring you peace, clarity, and renewed hope.

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