Fertility Life Raft

Alice Rose
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Hi. I'm Alice. After my own fertility journey I wanted to support and empower other people facing one too. I needed: powerful tools to cope crucial information must have mindset hacks connection to a community who got it So, on board my podcast the Life Raft this is what you'll find. It's a totally safe space, so you can get cosy and listen to warm, honest, sometimes funny, inspiring and uplifting conversations with leading life coaches; mindset experts, thought leaders, real life patients plus topical news and so much more. I am determined to make this all just feel much less scary or overwhelming for you, less lonely and much more manageable, whatever your story. It is time to radically change the narrative for people going through all this (and our wider society). Also, I promise never, ever to tell you to 'just relax'. Not on my watch. PLUS when you subscribe, rate and review I'll send you a big box of chocolate brownies OK?? The more ratings and reviews we receive, the more people will find it and hopefully use it to build their own Life Raft. (*alright the brownies were a big fat lie, but I will send you a LOT of virtual love). THANK YOU SO MUCH! Oh, also I have an amazingly positive and lovely Instagram community so come and find us there for more support. If you're ready to start feeling better right now, head to fertilityliferaft.com where you can find actionable, bite-sized downloads including my best selling 10 day mindset shift course. Take care, Axx

  1. FEB 16

    How to live and wait with Lindsey Keohane

    Need help living your life while you try to have a baby? Take the free quiz to find out what sort of Fertility Voyager Archetype you are: https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz I LOVED this conversation with Lindsey Keohane who is bringing such a breath of fresh air to my social media feed. I knew I had to have her on the pod as - if you've been here a while you'll know - living and waiting at the same time is what we're about. Lindsey has experienced three pregnancy losses and is now going through IVF with genetic testing...but this conversation really isn't about treatment, even though it is of course a part of the story. It’s about what happens to your life when everything begins to revolve around “maybe this month.” We talk about Lindsey's story so far; how she's managing social media and why it's so important to trust your doctor. We also break down an Instagram post Lindsey shared that resonated with thousands of women: her decision to stop putting life on hold while trying to conceive and how she's planning to do it, including things like: To buy clothes she enjoys now; not for pregnancy.To plan holidays even if treatment might interrupt them.To do things that bring joy without attaching them to fertility outcomes. Living does not mean you don’t care, and enjoying your life does not reduce your chances. If you feel like everything is paused…If you feel guilty making plans…If you’ve been measuring your life in cycles and months… You're going to love this. Alice x Lindsey's account: https://www.instagram.com/littlebylindsey/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min

  2. FEB 9

    Dr Lucky Sekhon: The Fertility Knowledge Gap

    Take my Fertility Archetype Quiz for free here: https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, fertility doctor and board certified OBGYN, and author of The Lucky Egg. She’s guided thousands of women through IVF, egg freezing and conception… and she’s also been a patient herself. We talk about lots of the things I see every single day in my work. The belief that if a cycle didn’t work, you must have done something wrong. You worked too much. You exercised too hard. You didn’t relax enough. You ate the wrong thing. You were stressed. Dr. Lucky explains why, biologically, that usually isn’t true. We talk about: Her own experience of cancelled cycles, self-blame and IVF emotions Why “being perfect” during treatment doesn’t determine the outcome The overlooked role of sperm in embryo development Red flags to watch for in online fertility advice What a good fertility clinic relationship should feel like Many women try to control fertility by controlling themselves — their food, their routines, their stress, their bodies. But fertility treatment doesn’t work like a test you can revise harder for. Human reproduction is inefficient. Biology is messy. And when treatment doesn’t work, your brain looks for a cause and often chooses you. If you’ve ever replayed a cycle in your head… If you’ve ever believed a failed transfer was your fault… If you’ve ever thought “maybe I ruined my chances…” I hope this episode lets you breathe a little easier. Alice x PS did you find this helpful? please take a couple of seconds to review this episode! thank you SO much for your support, it means the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    44 min

  3. FEB 2

    Fertility at work and beyond

    - Take the quiz to find out your fertility voyager archetype and get your personalised self care report here: https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz This conversation addresses the reality of having to keep showing up, at work, in meetings, in your life, while you feel like you're falling apart. I’m joined by excellent Chloe Sowter. She’s an IVF mum, a travel influencer; an executive coach and a former HR director before she chose the entrepreneur life... Chloe is also a previous coaching client so we know each other really well which always makes for excellent conversation! Chloe brings something different - a deep understanding of what it means to hold ambition, grief, identity, and hope all at the same time. She shares her story of trying to conceive while working in high-pressure government roles through Brexit and COVID. Of navigating IVF, miscarriage, and loss while continuing to lead, deliver, and perform. Of believing, like so many women do, that infertility was her problem to manage quietly, without burdening anyone else. We talk about: How work can be a lifeline, not a threat, during infertility Why stress is often misunderstood in fertility conversations The emotional reality of miscarriage that doesn’t fit neat timelines Making the deeply personal decision to be “one and done” Letting go of embryos and what that really requires This is a really inspiring episode of how to deal with fertility and work while you hold ALL the complexities of IVF at the same time - and the power of personal development for this season and all of the following ones too... Links: Little Green Shoots @thatholidaymum on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  4. JAN 20

    Supplements are not a silver bullet

    Have you taken my quiz? https://fertilityliferaft.com/quiz for a personalised self care report -click the link and spend 2 minutes answering a few questions and I'll send your results over to you ,so you know exactly what to focus on. Links: Find out more about OVUM at s⁠tartwithovum.com⁠ 15% off with code LIFERAFT This episode is a full-circle moment for me after Jenny approached me back in 2022 to ask if they could feature a meditation of mine inside their pregnancy test boxes. Of course I said YES. This is a conversation about science, but more than that, it’s about care. It's about what happens when businesses, clinics, and medical professionals choose to discuss infertility with integrity and honesty. I’m joined by Jenny Wordsworth, founder of OVUM, who support fertility through innovative products and supplements. It’s a brand that has never felt like a “brand” to me, but an ally in the background saying: we see you, and we won’t lie to you. If you’ve ever felt blamed, rushed, or sold to then this episode is for you. We talk about: Why emotional support belongs in fertility care from the very beginning Bringing men into the fertility conversation The myth of “silver bullet” supplements What ethical fertility care actually looks like The one question Jenny believes every IVF clinic should ask you This episode isn’t about doing more but about doing what helps. It’s about recognising that fertility is biological, psychological, and social, and how we can build a future where fewer people feel dismissed, blamed, or alone. If you’re in the middle of this, you’re not imagining how hard it is and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself. Alice x I want to thank OVUM for helping me get this podcast out to you with their sponsorship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  5. JAN 13

    Choosing a word for the year

    Let's be honest, January can feel a bit MEH, especially if you’re on a fertility journey and facing another year of uncertainty. Planning can feel impossible when you don’t know what’s going to happen, so I’m sharing my unique approach to planning when you have no idea how the year is going to go. If January feels grey and overwhelming, this episode should feel like a bit of a lifeline! SUPPORT NOW: You can join my free 10-day walking challenge anytime and download the free journal https://fertilityliferaft.com/walk I’m also running my Visions & Intentions 2026 workshop you can come live or grab the replay: https://yes.thisisalicerose.com/visions2026 Or do yourself an amazing service for 2026 and join us in the Fertility Life Raft membership, where you'll get access to EVERYTHING at:https://fertilityliferaft.com/membership you can cancel any time and it is just bloomin' brilliant if I do say so myself xx Thanks for being here, I'm so glad you are :) Take care, Alice x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    23 min

  6. 10/28/2025 · BONUS

    The Big Calm Reset: Mind, Body and Soul

    Full Masterclass Audio! I've done something a little bit different this week - if you missed my live free masterclass last week, then fear not... for: VOILA! I have shared the full audio from the Big Calm Reset complete with meditations, journal prompts, affirmations and more, all here for you to listen to at your pleasure! Absolutely thrilled to be enrolling new students into my beautiful 6 week mindset course: RECLAIM right now you can find out the info and join us (we start November 3rd) right here: https://fertilityliferaft.com/reclaim Need to run through anything or ask me some questions? No problem, send me an email hello@fertilityliferaft.com or drop me an IG message https://www.instagram.com/fertilityliferaft/ (I'm partial to a voice note!) Take care Alice x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 4m

  7. 10/17/2025

    Breaking Taboos & Evolving Hope with Kreena Dhiman and Seetal Savla

    🎙️ Resistance, Acceptance & the Unexpected Path to Motherhood This is one of those episodes that will stay with you long after you’ve listened. I’m joined by two remarkable guests — Kreena Dhiman and Seetal Savla — for a deeply layered, honest, and soul-shifting conversation on fertility, cultural pressure, and what it means to stop resisting and begin accepting the journey as it is. Both women share their raw paths to motherhood — cancer, heart failure, miscarriage, surrogacy, donor conception, and finally, miraculous birth — each story laced with grief, hope, grit, and love. We explore: South Asian cultural expectations and the shame-silence loop Redefining success and letting go of “the plan” What it means to surrender without giving up How hope evolves beyond outcomes Why grief and gratitude often walk hand in hand 🔥 Special Segment for the Soul:"I didn’t just survive death to listen to you tell me how to live." Kreena’s moment of purpose and Seetal’s redefinition of hope will hit you straight in the heart. 💥 FREE LIVE EVENT 👉 Sign up for The Exhaustion Remedy, a transformative space to reconnect with yourself as you navigate TTC. 📲 Kreena Dhiman Instagram: @kreendhiman Website: kreendhiman.com 📲 Seetal Savla Instagram: @seetalsavla LinkedIn: Seetal Savla 🛟 Your Life Raft Reminder: Grief and gratitude can live in the same breath. Hope isn’t one fixed outcome — it’s a shape-shifter. Let this episode remind you of your strength — even if all you’re doing is breathing through today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    58 min

  8. 10/10/2025 · BONUS

    When you've lost yourself

    What if the very thing you’re doing to try and stay in control… is actually what’s making you feel so lost? In this solo episode, I’m unpacking what happens when the journey to conceive takes over everything. Not just your calendar, your diet, your sleep, and your supplement regime — but your sense of self. I’m sharing my own experience of feeling consumed by advice, routines, “must-dos,” and the crushing pressure to optimize every detail of my fertility — right down to one very memorable (and strangely guilt-inducing) slice of ham. Because when we’re in the thick of it, even the smallest deviation from the plan can feel catastrophic. And that’s the problem. This episode is for you if: You’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to “do everything right” You’ve lost touch with the person you were before TTC You need permission to just breathe without tying it to fertility outcomes Let this be your reminder: you are allowed to reconnect with yourself — not just as someone trying to conceive, but as someone worthy of compassion, space, and care… now. Not “once it works,” but now. I’ll walk you through what that kind of reconnection can look like and why it’s not just fluff — it’s essential. If you’re nodding along, make sure to sign up for the free Fertility Exhaustion Remedy — we start soon and I’d love to support you inside. 👉 fertilityliferaft.com/remedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    14 min
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Hi. I'm Alice. After my own fertility journey I wanted to support and empower other people facing one too. I needed: powerful tools to cope crucial information must have mindset hacks connection to a community who got it So, on board my podcast the Life Raft this is what you'll find. It's a totally safe space, so you can get cosy and listen to warm, honest, sometimes funny, inspiring and uplifting conversations with leading life coaches; mindset experts, thought leaders, real life patients plus topical news and so much more. I am determined to make this all just feel much less scary or overwhelming for you, less lonely and much more manageable, whatever your story. It is time to radically change the narrative for people going through all this (and our wider society). Also, I promise never, ever to tell you to 'just relax'. Not on my watch. PLUS when you subscribe, rate and review I'll send you a big box of chocolate brownies OK?? The more ratings and reviews we receive, the more people will find it and hopefully use it to build their own Life Raft. (*alright the brownies were a big fat lie, but I will send you a LOT of virtual love). THANK YOU SO MUCH! Oh, also I have an amazingly positive and lovely Instagram community so come and find us there for more support. If you're ready to start feeling better right now, head to fertilityliferaft.com where you can find actionable, bite-sized downloads including my best selling 10 day mindset shift course. Take care, Axx

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  • Creator
    Alice Rose
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Fertility Life Raft

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