The Daily Try

Hoopsy
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Trying to conceive can feel isolating, confusing, and exhausting - even when you surrounded by people who love you. The Daily Try is a 10 minute daily companion for anyone on a fertility journey offering gentle reframes, honest listener stories, practical explainers and permission to feel however you feel today. No miracle cures, no relentless positivity just 10 quiet minutes to remind you that you’re not doing this alone. New episodes every day. If you want support you can hold in your hands, look out for my Snail mail letters in the show notes.

  1. 18h ago

    Special Episode with a Fertility Nurse - What questions should you ask at your first appointment?

    Starting your fertility journey can feel overwhelming—but knowing what to ask can make all the difference.In this episode of *The Daily Try*, we explore how to prepare for a fertility appointment and which tests and conversations may be important early on. Learn why tracking ovulation with LH test strips can provide more useful insight than period apps alone, and how to ask about ovulation support, an HSG to check whether your fallopian tubes are open, and a semen analysis for your partner.We also discuss the impact of lifestyle choices on sperm quality, when to seek help based on your age and circumstances, and why you don’t have to wait until you feel completely emotionally drained to ask questions or pursue testing.Plus, discover practical ways to get more from your consultations—including bringing a support person, taking notes, asking for follow-up information, and requesting permission to record the appointment. Fertility care comes with a lot of unfamiliar language and information, so preparation is power.Whether you’re just starting to try or preparing for your first specialist visit, this episode offers clear, compassionate guidance to help you feel more informed and confident. To find out more about Disha and how she can help at OM Fertility go to www.omfertility.com. For more support, check out my ⁠MonthlyFertility Snail Mail letter subscription Got a question/comment or feedback?  Drop me an email Hello@Hoopsy.com and I can answer it on the podcast

  2. 1d ago

    Sunday’s permission slip

    Today’s Sunday permission slip is simple: you don’t have to solve your fertility journey today.You’re allowed to stop researching, step away from comparisons, ignore the five-year plan, leave messages unanswered, and take a break from treatment decisions—even if you’re still waiting for results, your period, a test, an appointment, or a call back.Instead, choose one small act of care that’s just for you: take a walk without your phone, enjoy a slow shower, call someone who makes you laugh, cook something delicious, read, rest, change the sheets, or finally organise that drawer that’s been bothering you. You don’t have to earn rest or have everything figured out before you’re allowed to feel good.Lara also shares a simple way to protect your time out: keep a pen and paper nearby and write down any fertility-related thoughts as they arise, rather than reaching for your phone and getting pulled back into research mode.Your fertility journey may be a huge part of your life, but it doesn’t have to occupy every moment. Today, you have permission to be a whole person—not a project, science experiment, or pin cushion. Take the break. It will still be there when you return.For more support, check out my ⁠MonthlyFertility Snail Mail letter subscription Got a question/comment or feedback?  Drop me an email Hello@Hoopsy.com and I can answer it on the podcast

  3. 2d ago

    Faith or hope doesn't mean passively waiting for things to change

    When you’re navigating fertility, it can be comforting to believe in a higher power—but hope and faith don’t have to mean waiting passively for things to change.In this episode, Lara explores the idea that help can arrive in unexpected forms: a recommendation, a treatment option, a supportive clinician, or information that prompts you to ask better questions. She shares how hearing about acupuncture during IVF led her to investigate it, try a few sessions, and discover that the relaxation and calm it offered felt valuable to her.This isn’t about prescribing one approach—or turning fertility into a spiritual debate. It’s about staying open, curious, and proactive while using your judgment. Some suggestions may have a reasonable basis and be worth discussing with your care team; others may be little more than myths or wishful thinking.Your clinicians can guide you, but they may not have every answer. Learn how to explore additional options without getting overwhelmed by endless research, and how to take an active role in your fertility journey—whatever you believe. For more support, check out my ⁠MonthlyFertility Snail Mail letter subscription Got a question/comment or feedback?  Dropme an email Hello@Hoopsy.com and I can answer it on the podcast

  4. 3d ago

    The Difference Between Support and Advice

    When you’re navigating fertility treatment, the last thing you may need is another suggestion to research, supplement to try, or story about what worked for someone else. Sometimes you don’t need advice—you need support.In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara explores the difference between offering solutions and simply being there. Learn how to set gentle boundaries with well-meaning friends, ask for the kind of support you actually need, and give yourself permission not to have all the answers.From quiet beach walks to watching silly TV and talking about anything but fertility, discover the comfort of finding someone who helps you feel cared for rather than overwhelmed. Because support can be as simple as listening, sitting beside you, or reminding you that you don’t have to face this journey alone.This week’s try: find the person who leaves you feeling more loved, lighter, and looked after.For more support, check out my ⁠MonthlyFertility Snail Mail letter subscription Got a question/comment or feedback?  Dropme an email Hello@Hoopsy.com and I can answer it on the podcast

  5. 4d ago

    When You Feel Fine But Still Feel Worried

    Feeling physically fine doesn’t always mean feeling emotionally reassured. In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara explores the uncertainty of trying to conceive when your cycles seem regular, you’re doing everything “right,” and yet pregnancy hasn’t happened as quickly as you hoped.From coming off the pill to wondering whether a few months of trying is “normal,” it’s easy for unanswered questions to spiral into worry—even without a diagnosis or obvious symptoms. Lara reminds you that you don’t need to earn the right to feel concerned, and that wanting information or reassurance doesn’t make you alarmist or ungrateful.She also encourages you to look more closely at the things you’ve come to accept as “normal,” from persistent tiredness to heavy periods, and to bring your questions and observations to your doctor or OB-GYN. Keeping a note of symptoms can help you feel more prepared and ensure nothing important gets overlooked.You may be feeling fine and still need support. This episode is a gentle reminder that uncertainty is difficult, your feelings are valid, and asking questions is always okay. For more support, check out my ⁠MonthlyFertility Snail Mail letter subscription Got a question/comment or feedback?  Dropme an email Hello@Hoopsy.com and I can answer it on the podcast

  6. 5d ago

    Can I live a normal life while trying to conceive with Dr Jill

    Trying to conceive can feel like a full-time job—with ovulation tracking, supplement routines, “perfect” eating, and endless worry about doing something wrong. But do you really need to put your life on hold to get pregnant?This episode offers a reassuring, evidence-informed reset. We explore what medical research says about four common fertility concerns: alcohol, exercise, stress, and diet. Discover why an occasional drink before a positive pregnancy test isn’t the same as heavy drinking, how moderate movement can support your health, why everyday stress doesn’t “cancel out” your chances, and why sustainable, nourishing eating matters more than a flawless diet.Most importantly, you’ll hear why fertility isn’t a perfection test—and why guilt and anxiety over every choice may be far more burdensome than the choices themselves. You are allowed to enjoy life, move your body, eat flexibly, and experience normal human emotions while trying to conceive.Take a breath, step off the perfection treadmill, and make room for clarity, kindness, and being human. Have a question for our fertility expert? Send it in for a future episode. Dropme an email Hello@Hoopsy.com and I can answer it on the podcast For more support, check out my ⁠MonthlyFertility Snail Mail letter subscription

  7. 6d ago

    Giving Fertility Admin the day off

    What if you took a break from fertility admin—even for just an hour?In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara invites you to step away from symptom-googling, forums, social media, tracking, researching, planning and clinic conversations. Whether you’ve just had an appointment, completed a procedure or simply feel overwhelmed by the constant mental load, creating some space can help you rest, regain perspective and reconnect with the person you are beyond your fertility journey.Turn off notifications, give yourself permission not to problem-solve, and fill the time with something grounding and completely unrelated to fertility: a walk, a swim, cooking, reading or watching something that has nothing to do with babies, bodies or treatment.Everything will still be there when you return—and you may find that a little distance brings unexpected clarity. Most importantly, you’re allowed to have moments that belong only to you.For more support, check out my ⁠Monthly Fertility Snail Mail letter subscription Got a question/comment or feedback?  Dropme an email Hello@Hoopsy.com and I can answer it on the podcast

  8. Sep 14

    It Is Okay to Be Frustrated With Your Body

    Feeling frustrated with your body during fertility treatment or while trying to conceive is completely understandable—and you don’t have to feel guilty for it.In this supportive episode of *The Daily Try*, we explore the anger, exhaustion and disappointment that can come from doing “everything right” yet still not getting the result you’re hoping for. From confusing pregnancy symptoms and endless tracking to injections, monitoring and another difficult cycle, fertility can leave you feeling disconnected from—and even at odds with—your body.You’ll be reminded that frustration doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful, negative or failing. Sometimes the kindest thing you can do is acknowledge that this is hard, give yourself permission to feel it, and step away from the pressure to simply “get on with it.”Discover gentle ways to care for yourself, including resting, asking for support, taking a break from apps and tests, contacting your clinic, or finding a distraction that gives your mind a much-needed reset.If you’re having a tough day, this episode is here to say: you’re not alone, your feelings are valid, and you’re doing better than you think.For more support, check out my ⁠Monthly Fertility Snail Mail letter subscription Got a question/comment or feedback?  Dropme an email Hello@Hoopsy.com and I can answer it on the podcast

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Trying to conceive can feel isolating, confusing, and exhausting - even when you surrounded by people who love you. The Daily Try is a 10 minute daily companion for anyone on a fertility journey offering gentle reframes, honest listener stories, practical explainers and permission to feel however you feel today. No miracle cures, no relentless positivity just 10 quiet minutes to remind you that you’re not doing this alone. New episodes every day. If you want support you can hold in your hands, look out for my Snail mail letters in the show notes.

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  • Creator
    Hoopsy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    52
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