How Metabolic Health Affects Hormones, Fertility, and Menopause | Ashley Bizzell, RD, LDN, CDCES

Is Your Period Really Normal? What It Says About Your Fertility

Just because you get a monthly bleed does not always mean your hormones are balanced or that your cycle is truly healthy. In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez breaks down why your menstrual cycle is so much more than just your period and how it can act like a monthly progress report for your fertility, hormones, and overall health.  If you’ve ever felt like something is off, even though you have been told everything looks fine, this episode is such an important one. Denise shares the story of a client whose cycle looked “normal” on the surface but was actually giving off several signs that something deeper needed attention.  She then walks you through her FLOW framework to help you understand what your cycle may be telling you: * Frequency * Length of bleed * Onset * Warnings like PMS, spotting, clotting, cramps, headaches, fatigue, and more She also explains why cycle length matters, how fertile mucus and ovulation timing fit into the bigger picture, and why tracking these details can help you better understand what your body needs next. If you have been trying to conceive, wondering whether your cycle is truly healthy, or feeling dismissed because your period seems “regular,” this episode will help you look deeper.

A Fertility Morning Routine to Support Hormones, Energy, and Mindset

How you start your morning can shape your stress response, your energy, your mindset, and the way your body feels for the rest of the day. In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez shares a simple fertility morning routine designed to help you feel calmer, more grounded, more nourished, and more supported while trying to conceive. She explains why the first thoughts you have in the morning matter so much, how your brain is especially suggestible when you wake up, and why small, consistent shifts can make a real difference in your fertility journey. In this episode, Denise walks through: * why your first thoughts in the morning matter * how hydration supports fertility and cervical mucus * what to eat for a fertility-friendly breakfast * why movement matters for circulation, stress, and energy * how journaling, gratitude, meditation, and breathwork can support your mindset * why your morning routine really starts the night before * how to keep your routine flexible instead of trying to do it perfectly If you’ve been wanting a simple way to support your body naturally and start your day feeling more intentional, this episode is a beautiful place to begin. Ready for personalized support on your fertility journey? Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity [https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity]

LGBTQ+ Family Building: What the Journey Looks Like Today | Dr. Michael M. Guarnaccia

Building a family in the LGBTQ+ community can feel exciting, emotional, and at times overwhelming, especially when there are so many moving parts and so many unknowns. In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez sits down with Dr. Michael M. Guarnaccia, MPH, a leading fertility specialist at New England Fertility Institute, for a thoughtful and practical conversation about what LGBTQ+ family building really looks like today. Together, they walk through the different paths available for same-sex female couples, same-sex male couples, and single parents by choice, including donor sperm, egg donation, IVF, gestational carriers, and the decisions that come with each path. They also talk about how clinics can better support LGBTQ+ patients, why communication matters so much during this process, what intended parents should look for when choosing a surrogacy agency, and some of the biggest misconceptions people still have about this journey. Dr. Guarnaccia also shares why, while the process can be complex, it does not have to feel impossible or out of reach. In this episode, Denise and Dr. Guarnaccia discuss: * what LGBTQ+ family building can look like today * the different paths for same-sex female couples, same-sex male couples, and single parents by choice * how donor sperm, egg donors, IVF, and gestational carriers fit into the process * what intended parents should know when choosing a surrogacy agency * why communication and emotional support matter so much * common misconceptions about complexity, cost, and access * why having the right information early can make all the difference If you’ve ever wanted a clearer understanding of what this process actually looks like, this episode is such an important one. Learn more about Dr. Michael M. Guarnaccia and New England Fertility Institute: https://www.nefertility.com/our-fertility-clinic/our-team/michael-m-guarnaccia-md-mphhttps://www.nefertility.com [https://www.nefertility.com]

The Grief Nobody Talks About on the Fertility Journey | Kerri-Anne Brown

Fertility is not just physical. It is mental, emotional, spiritual, and sometimes deeply rooted in grief. In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez sits down with Kerri-Anne Brown, licensed mental health counselor and specialist in infertility, pregnancy loss, reproductive trauma, and pregnancy after loss, for an important conversation about the grief so many women carry on the fertility journey but do not always know how to name. Together, they talk about the grief of repeated negative pregnancy tests, failed treatment cycles, lost expectations, lost innocence, and the pain of watching life unfold differently than you always imagined. Kerri-Anne also shares why fertility grief is so unique, how it can show up in the body, relationships, and sense of self, and why naming the losses is such an important part of healing. In this episode, Denise and Kerri-Anne discuss: * how to understand grief on the fertility journey * why fertility grief can feel so complex and repetitive * the difference between grief, guilt, and shame * how grief can affect relationships, identity, and self-worth * why there is no right timeline for grieving * how to name the primary and secondary losses you may be carrying * what it looks like to move through grief with more compassion and support If you have ever felt heartbroken, overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or simply exhausted by your fertility journey, this conversation will help you feel more seen and less alone. Connect with Kerri-Anne Brown: Instagram: @HWWCounseling Website: healingwithwisdom.com [http://healingwithwisdom.com] Kerri-Anne’s journal: Anchored in Love: A Journal for Navigating Infertility and Loss: https://a.co/d/0b6Bt64y [https://a.co/d/0b6Bt64y]

Pregnant Naturally at 46: What Women Over 40 Need to Hear | Ch-a Mosley

Trying to conceive after 40 can bring up so much fear, uncertainty, and pressure. But what if your fertility journey is not over just because you turned 40? In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez sits down with Ch-a Mosley, founder of Pregnancy Over 40, to talk about conceiving naturally after 40, mindset, hope, and what women need to hear when they have been told it is too late. After becoming pregnant naturally at 46 and giving birth to a healthy daughter at 47, Ch-a turned her experience into a mission to encourage and empower women trying to conceive later in life. They talk about the beliefs women often have to release around age, fertility, energy, and motherhood, along with the lifestyle patterns Ch-a believes supported her health, including sleep, movement, food, and surrounding herself with good people. They also get into dating after 40, not wasting time in the wrong relationship, and why choosing supportive practitioners matters so much on this journey. In this episode, Denise and Ch-a discuss: * what Ch-a’s natural pregnancy at 46 looked like * the mindset shifts women may need after 40 * why fertility after 40 is not as hopeless as many women are told * the importance of sleep, movement, food, and lifestyle consistency * what women dating after 40 should pay attention to * why support, hope, and the right practitioners matter * how to stay realistic without spiraling into fear This is such an encouraging conversation for any woman who is trying to conceive after 40 and wants to feel less afraid, more informed, and more supported. Follow Ch-a Mosley / Pregnancy Over Forty: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @Pregnancyoverforty