Don't Tell Me To RELAX- Your Fertility Podcast

Hannah Pearn

An award winning, expert-led fertility podcast for anyone who is trying to conceive and tired of being told to “just relax.” Each week, we dive into the science, the stories and the real-life experiences behind infertility. We talk to leading fertility consultants, embryologists, nutritionists, psychologists and researchers — alongside women and couples who are living this journey every single day. But this is more than a podcast. This is also a community by the same name —a supportive space to access education, evidence-based information and connection - all without the "just relax" BS.

  1. The EndoSure Test: A New Way to Diagnose Endometriosis Without Surgery?

    5D AGO

    The EndoSure Test: A New Way to Diagnose Endometriosis Without Surgery?

    As part of our months focus on Endometriosis I am discussing a new, exciting diagnostic test with Ian Fairfax from Endosure. The EndoSure Test is a non-invasive diagnostic tool designed to help identify special biomarkers or patterns consistent with endometriosis. Unlike traditional diagnostic methods, which often rely on surgical investigation or other invasive diagnostic tests such as transvaginal ultrasound, EndoSure uses external electrodes placed on the abdomen to detect physiological signals specifically linked to the condition. The test is performed in a clinic setting, does not require anesthesia and involves no internal examination or testing of body fluids. It is quickly becoming an important early step for women seeking clarity about symptoms such as abdominal or pelvic pain, heavy periods, bloating or fertility concerns. We discuss how the test works and what's involved its advantages over traditional methodsavailability in the UK, and its potential impact on early diagnosis and treatmentthe benefits for fertility For more Fertility Support & Care: 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠fertility online community ❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information 🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK

    31 min
  2. How Does Endometriosis Affect Your Fertility-10 areas to consider with Louise Collyer

    MAR 6

    How Does Endometriosis Affect Your Fertility-10 areas to consider with Louise Collyer

    As part of Endometriosis Awareness Month we are exploring the complex relationship between endometriosis and fertility, debunking myths and discussing holistic approaches to support women trying to conceive. In this episode I am with Louise Collyer. Louise is a fertility acupuncturist, herbalist and functional medicine practitioner who specialises in Endometriosis. She shares insights on diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle factors that influence fertility outcomes. We cover 10 areas related to endometriosis and fertility- Endometriosis does not equal infertilityImpact of environment on fertility in endoPain- its relation to endo severity and fertility outcomesSilent endometriosis and hidden damageRole of ovulation and implantation in fertilityPregnancy as a temporary relief, not a cureHormonal regulation and estrogen metabolismSurgical intervention: when and howEgg quality and age-related effectsNervous system as a fertility organ For more Fertility Support & Care: 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠fertility online community ❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information 🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK

    35 min
  3. Holding Onto Hope: From Trying To Conceive To IVF- when to make the move??

    FEB 27

    Holding Onto Hope: From Trying To Conceive To IVF- when to make the move??

    Holding Onto Hope- personal insights into fertility. I am with Issy who hosts the brilliant podcast Too Much Information. Issy shares her personal fertility journey, the emotional and practical aspects of trying to conceive, and her decision to pursue IVF. We discuss The impact of Trying To Conceive on many areas of lifeExercise and FertilityThe creation of Issy's podcast Too Much InformationWhere to find supportCycle tracking and the benefitsMoving to IVF- when is the right time?Choosing a clinicLevel of preparation you need For more Fertility Support & Care: 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠fertility online community ❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information 🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK

    50 min
  4. Meet Morven, our new Fertility Nurse- here to help support your fertility

    FEB 25

    Meet Morven, our new Fertility Nurse- here to help support your fertility

    We have a new team member who is coming on board to help support our patients and work with us in our fertility community group. Morven provides online fertility consultations and support and will be doing a live Q&A in our community next week (Wednesday 6th March) In this episode we discuss: Introduction to Morven and how she came to work in this area Morven’s personal experiences of menstrual cycle and fertility issuesWhat’s involved in an online fertility nurse consultationHow to access blood testing remotely How Morven can help you advocate for yourself with your GPThe role of fertility awareness and educationWho are these appointments forMorven's top tips to look out for for cycle issues. 💛 Morven is doing a live Q&A in our community group on Wed 6th March. You can sign up below to join us or email us with any questions. 💛 If you would like to learn more about your fertility please ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sign up⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Foundations for Fertility: our Free 5 step Masterclass on Understanding, Optimising and Empowering your Fertility 💛 You can also join our free fertility support community group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💛 To find out more about working with us in clinic you can ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book a discovery call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or an ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠appointment directly online⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💛 You can also find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

    28 min
  5. Starting A Family with Donor Sperm: How it works, What to consider & Next Steps.

    FEB 20

    Starting A Family with Donor Sperm: How it works, What to consider & Next Steps.

    I am with Hayley King discussing the journey of using donor sperm to build a family. Hayley shares her personal experiences as a donor-conceived individual, a parent of donor-conceived twins and her role as Co- Director of Paths To Parenthub. Paths To Parenthood is a community for support and connection for donor conception- Founded by Becky from @definingmum We disucss: How donor conception can be daunting for many families.How the best practices for discussing donor conception have evolved.Why it's important to understand the donor selection process.How legal protections vary based on family structure and location.How emotional challenges are common and need support.Why community resources can provide essential guidance.Why open conversations with children about donor conception are crucial.How to research and ask questions about donor banks and clinics. For more Fertility Information, Community & Care you can- 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠fertility online community ❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information 🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in one of our four London clinics or with our team around the UK.

    43 min
  6. Holding onto Hope- A Solo Parent's IVF Journey

    FEB 13

    Holding onto Hope- A Solo Parent's IVF Journey

    Holding Onto Hope These are our new podcast episodes where members of our community share their personal fertility stories. These episodes offer a different perspective on fertility — not just the clinical facts or expert advice, but the lived experience behind the statistics. Whether you’re in the middle of your own journey or supporting someone who is, these conversations are here to help you feel less alone, more informed, and gently reminded that hope can exist even in the hardest seasons. In this conversation, Archie shares her journey as a solo parent navigating through five rounds of IVF to conceive her daughter, Aria. She discusses her early desires for motherhood, the decision to pursue solo parenting, the challenges of selecting a sperm donor, and the emotional rollercoaster of the IVF process. Archie emphasizes the importance of support networks and looking after your mental health to keep on going. Her story is one of resilience and hope. For more Fertility Support & Care: 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fertility online community ❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information 🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK

    45 min
  7. How Can You Improve Your Fertility Outcomes When You're Older?

    FEB 6

    How Can You Improve Your Fertility Outcomes When You're Older?

    Summary I am with Louise Collyer , fertility acupuncturists, herbalist and functional medicine practitioner, to discuss the complex relationship between age and fertility. We explore the differences between chronological and physiological age, the emotional impact of age-related fertility concerns, and the value of individualized care. We discuss why age is often viewed as a number in fertility discussions.how chronological age does not always reflect physiological health.The emotional stress from age-related fertility concerns Why individualized care is crucial for fertility success.How lifestyle changes can significantly impact fertility outcomes.Why supplements should be tailored to individual needs.How biological markers can indicate overall health beyond age.How men's fertility is also affected by age and lifestyle.Why exploring all options before considering donor eggs is important.How knowledge and empowerment can improve fertility chances. For more fertility support we have lot's to offer both online and in person- 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fertility online community ❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility support and information 🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK

    31 min
  8. Advice for Navigating Your Embryo Transfer Day

    JAN 30

    Advice for Navigating Your Embryo Transfer Day

    I am with Catherine Heathcote, our lovely affiliate in Wakefield, to discuss the intricacies of embryo transfer day and good ideas to help you navigate it. We discuss- why it's important to manage your expectations on transfer day.why self-care is crucial for mental and physical health during IVF.how acupuncture can be beneficial but is not essential for success.how preparation can help minimize stress on transfer day.how creating a positive environment can enhance emotional well-being.why taking the day off work can be helpful for many individuals.how warmth and comfort are emphasized in Chinese medicine for fertility.For more fertility support we have lot's to offer both online and in person- 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ fertility online community ❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility support and information 🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121 💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK

    25 min
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An award winning, expert-led fertility podcast for anyone who is trying to conceive and tired of being told to “just relax.” Each week, we dive into the science, the stories and the real-life experiences behind infertility. We talk to leading fertility consultants, embryologists, nutritionists, psychologists and researchers — alongside women and couples who are living this journey every single day. But this is more than a podcast. This is also a community by the same name —a supportive space to access education, evidence-based information and connection - all without the "just relax" BS.

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