No Straight Lines

“It was like having your heart carved out of you” - Eleanor & Jacky

We open up about year 3 of our fertility journey. The hardest one yet. From emotional strain to the impact on our relationship, this is an honest look at how tough things really got. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

"Sh*t...Everything I'm doing is wrong!" - Ro Huntriss

We sit down with Ro Huntriss to break down the fundamentals of diet and lifestyle in fertility, combining real-life experiences with science-backed guidance. From major lifestyle changes to simple daily habits, this episode covers what actually makes a difference. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What Acupuncture Actually Does For Fertility - Hannah Pearn

We sit down with Hannah Pearn to explore the role acupuncture can play in fertility, breaking down common misconceptions and sharing what we’ve learned along the way. From initial scepticism (from Jacky) to a deeper understanding, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on a topic more people are starting to take seriously. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Hyperemesis, Bulimia & The Pregnancy We Didn’t Expect to Survive - Jess & Harry

We sit down with Jess and Harry to share a fertility journey that didn’t go how they expected. After months of trying, Harry received a poor fertility test result, adding another layer of uncertainty and loss of hope. As they prepared for IVF and a fresh start abroad, Jess then fell pregnant naturally…but that wasn’t the end of the struggle. Jess experienced Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG), being sick up to 16 times a day and needing hospital treatment, while also navigating her mental health and past struggles with bulimia. This is an honest conversation about the side of fertility and pregnancy people don’t talk about. The physical toll, the mental strain, and the reality behind the “happy ending”. They now have a beautiful little girl, but getting there was anything but simple. ________ Resources mentioned in this episode: If anything in this conversation around fertility, pregnancy, IVF or mental health resonated with you, these may help: • NHS self-referral (fertility & mental health support): https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/self-refer • Support for dads / male fertility & fatherhood: https://futuremen.org/fatherhood/future-dads/ • NHS Perinatal Mental Health Support (pregnancy & postnatal care): https://www.england.nhs.uk/2024/05/record-numbers-of-women-accessing-perinatal-mental-health-support Over 57,000 new and expectant mums received specialist mental health support last year, with services now available across all of England. • PANDAS Foundation (UK-wide fertility & postnatal mental health charity): https://pandasfoundation.org.uk Free support for prenatal and postnatal mental health, including: – WhatsApp support – Call-back service – Email + peer support groups A safe, non-judgmental place to start if you’re struggling. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Trainer Helping Men Take Fertility Seriously - The Male Fertility PT

In this episode, we’re joined by our friend Ciaran Hannington, also known as The Male Fertility PT. Ciaran works with men to improve fertility through training, lifestyle, and honest education - an area still surrounded by stigma, silence, and misinformation. We talk about why male fertility is so often overlooked, the mistakes men commonly make when trying to “optimise” health, and how exercise, stress, diet, and mindset all play a role. A straight-talking conversation about responsibility, awareness, and why men need to be far more involved in the fertility conversation. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.