IVF: Two Week Wait Trenches & Tinder Sperm | The Fertility Diaries

Rocky Relationships, Red Flags & Reconnection | The Fertility Diaries

In this week’s episode of The Fertility Diaries, Portia shares an update from another two-week wait, her birthday glow-up, and some of her latest book recommendations, along with a few fertility-friendly products she’s been loving. Charly gives an update on her bone broth revelation, how she’s been feeling since supplementing with iron, and why a phone call to her parents’ house finally prompted her to get going with her cardiac monitor. We also hear a very special update from one of our lovely listeners about her experience with a fertility clinic in Cyprus, which leads us into a discussion about the different levels of fertility care available across different countries. The main focus of this episode is relationships, inspired by another listener’s voice note. We explore what happens when fertility puts a relationship under pressure after one unexpected mistake, and whether one bad decision should define an otherwise loving relationship. We also discuss the importance of communication, avoiding blame, and finding your way back to each other during one of life’s biggest challenges. Inspired by Zita West’s Four Ps, we also chat about the impact of stress, the nervous system, and why looking after your relationship is just as important as looking after your fertility. In Between the Lines, we share our top tips for navigating heatwaves and supporting both male and female fertility during hot weather. And we’re closing the page on… reborn dolls unexpectedly appearing on Portia’s Vinted. New episodes every Tuesday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms [http://zitawest.com/terms] We want to hear from you. Send us your dilemmas, questions or fertility thoughts of the week to thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com [thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com]

BONUS xZita West: Ask Isabelle | Priorities & Pee Sticks

Welcome back to Ask Isabelle, our weekly bonus series in collaboration with Zita West. This week, Isabelle answers a listener question about the three things she believes make the biggest difference when trying to conceive and her answer might surprise you. We discuss why focusing on the basics can sometimes be more powerful than chasing perfection, and why it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the endless fertility advice online. In this week’s Myth Busting segment, we tackle whether green tea and matcha really need to be avoided when trying to conceive. Plus, we answer a listener dilemma from someone who feels they’re running out of time, while they and their partner have very different views on their fertility journey. New bonus episodes every Thursday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @zita.west Looking for personalised support? You can book a 1:1 fertility product consultation with the Zita West team at zitawest.com/book [http://zitawest.com/book]. Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms [http://zitawest.com/terms] Got a dilemma? We’d love to hear from you. Send us your listener dilemmas, fertility thoughts of the week, or situations you’d like us to discuss on a future bonus episode at thefertilitydiariespod@gm

IVF : Failure, Falling Fertility Rates & Flogging | The Fertility Diaries

In this week’s episode of The Fertility Diaries, Portia reflects on another birthday approaching and the emotions that can come with getting older whilst navigating a fertility journey. Charly shares an update on her skin struggles and the her experience of doing an event with the future generation of doctors !! The main focus of this episode is what happens when fertility treatment doesn’t go to plan. We open up about the emotions of unsuccessful IVF rounds, grieving the hope that comes with every cycle, and the difficult conversations around telling people when treatment hasn’t worked. We also discuss secondary infertility, resilience, and how we found ways to pick ourselves back up after our rounds didn't work for us. Inspired by Emma Grede’s fertility journey, we reflect on the unseen mental load women often carry and share some of the things that have genuinely helped us through the toughest moments. In Between the Lines, we discuss the reality of funding IVF, the sacrifices many people make, and the difficult financial decisions that can come with fertility treatment. A topic that sparks up a previous conversation we had about fundraising for IVF treatment.  New episodes every Tuesday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms [http://zitawest.com/terms] We want to hear from you. Send us your dilemmas, questions or fertility thoughts of the week to thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com [thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com]

BONUS x Zita West: Ask Isabelle | Liabetes & Living Life

Welcome back to Ask Isabelle, our weekly bonus series in collaboration with Zita West. This week, Isabelle answers a listener question about what people focus on too much when it comes to fertility nutrition – and her answer might be a little controversial. We discuss the pressure to be “perfect” when trying to conceive & Isabelle shares why nutrients, consistency and balance are often more important than chasing perfection. In this week’s Myth Busting segment, we tackle the idea that fertility should be focused primarily on the woman and discuss why fertility is very much a team effort. Plus, we answer a listener dilemma about a husband who wasn’t entirely honest about his healthy habits, leading us into a conversation about little white lies, accountability and what we’ve officially named… liabetes. New bonus episodes every Thursday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @zita.west Looking for personalised support? You can book a 1:1 fertility product consultation with the Zita West team at zitawest.com/book [http://zitawest.com/book]. Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms [http://zitawest.com/terms] Got a dilemma? We’d love to hear from you. Send us your listener dilemmas, fertility thoughts of the week, or situations you’d like us to discuss on a future bonus episode at thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com [thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com].

IVF: Two Week Wait Trenches & Tinder Sperm | The Fertility Diaries

In this week’s episode, Portia shares an update on her protocol and an exciting appointment she has booked with Locus Medicus. She also talks about a company called Plan Your Baby, and we discuss how different everyone’s timelines can be. Charly shares an awkward fertility moment she recently had at work and opens up about feeling completely out of routine with her nutrition and training, and needing a little accountability to get back on track. In this weeks IVF mini series episode,the main focus is the infamous two-week wait. We talk about when to test, whether we’d do things differently now, and the two distinct phases we feel most people experience during this emotional rollercoaster. We discuss ways to keep yourself occupied during the wait, when acupuncture might fit in, and some of the weird and wonderful things we’ve been told to do over the years, whether proven or not. We also chat about symptom spotting, going to extremes, and when trying to stay in control can tip into obsession. Portia even shares her very unexpected TV addiction from her last two-week wait. In Between the Lines, we talk about navigating Father’s Day during a fertility journey and why occasions like these may bring up unexpected emotions. And we are clsing the page on a sperm related topic...one clue "Tinder Sperm!" New episodes every Tuesday. Follow along: @thefertilitydiariespod @charlyhoencoach @portia_christina_ Use code FDP10 for 10% off Zita West supplements. 10% off valid once per customer. Applies to one-time or subscription purchase. Subscription discount applies to first month only; standard price applies thereafter. Full T&Cs at zitawest.com/terms [http://zitawest.com/terms] We want to hear from you. Send us your dilemmas, questions or fertility thoughts of the week to thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com [thefertilitydiariespod@gmail.com] 💛