How To Navigate The Holidays If You Have Diminished Ovarian Reserve/Premature Ovarian Insufficiency

In this episode, we dig into how to navigate the holiday season with low AMH/high FSH.

The fertility journey can be all-encompassing, and the holiday season can be challenging.

The pressure of the season may have you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. Visiting friends and family and seeing coworkers who ask that intrusive and annoying question, “Do you have kids yet?”

So many of us have been on the TTC journey for years. The stress can start to sneak up on you, impacting your biochemistry.

As I’ve shared before, maybe the low AMH/high FSH is not a sign of menopause; maybe it's that your adrenals are struggling.

So, what can we do about it?

This episode is for you if:

1. You’re constantly getting asked by family and friends when you will have your baby
2. You’re not sure what to do for 2025 to optimize your fertility
3. You need an action plan so that you can tell people to mind their own business
4. You wonder if low AMH/high FSH is menopause or whether your doctor is missing an underlying healing opportunity

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HIGHLIGHTS:

3:57 MANAGING THE FERTILITY JOURNEY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

• Triggers during family gatherings and social events
• Strategies for handling annoying questions
• Comparison is the thief of joy.

7:17 THE MENTAL & EMOTIONAL SIDE OF THE TTC JOURNEY

• My journey with donor eggs
• Maybe it’s not menopause; maybe it’s your adrenals.
• It’s good to have something prepared for when people ask a triggering question.
• Typical situations where you might be faced with intrusive questions
• Get honest with yourself about your stress.

10:39 OPTIMIZING YOUR HEALTH

• It’s essential to focus on your health during the fertility journey
• Stress impacts pregnancy, the postpartum period, and your overall wellbeing.
• Right now, you’re in an empowering position to work on your health.
• Working to identify and address your stressors
• Taking a personalized approach to optimizing your health
• We’re constantly bombarded by beautiful pictures on social media of gender reveals, baby showers, and more

15:39 A MIND-BODY-SPIRIT APPROACH

• Our coaches are trained in different modalities that we can use to help you to feel safe in your body
• Getting your body out of fight or flight mode and into the parasympathetic
• If your practitioner doesn’t specialize in fertility, they will miss things.
• It’s important to have a team around you.

22:37 CHRONIC STRESS & YOUR FERTILITY

• Chronic stress can often lead to self-sabotage and burnout
• Stress is a sneaky thing, but it’ll catch up with you.
• Give yourself grace, be kind to yourself and ask for support.
• Sometimes, taking a step back to rest is what allows you to make the giant leap forward
• We can delegate and ask for help.

28:55 BIOCHEMICAL STRESSORS

• There are over 300 contaminants in tap water
• Most people are experiencing an overburden of toxins
• If you have chronic infections, it’s critical to address them
• The connection between thyroid dysfunction, blood sugar imbalance and fertility

31:12 OPTIMIZING YOUR SLEEP & DIET

• Tips for improving your sleep quality
• Sleep trumps everything.
• The elimination diet is the gold standard for identifying food sensitivities

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RESOURCES:

Fab Fertile Method - https://fabfertile.com/pages/what-we-do

Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH

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Eating for your fertility does not have to suck and it is not about deprivation. It’s about eating food that tastes amazing and nourishes your body as you prepare for pregnancy success.

I’m excited to announce that our Autumn Fertility Recipe Guide is ready! I worked with a chef/nutrition background to prepare these summer recipes. In this 5-day challenge you’ll learn how food impacts your body while enjoying delicious meals - no you will not be drinking green juice and starving! Start this challenge today with your partner.

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