In this interview with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Alexandra Stewart, we dive into her personal fertility and miscarriage journey, challenges that come up for women and couples and how they can better support one another, and why it is important to seek out professional support throughout these challenging times (you do not have to do this all …

Interview with Kara Kalin, RCC, EMDR. In this episode we dive deep into the trauma that is associated with infertility, IVF, miscarriage, stillbirth, and as well as birth itself. These traumas plant fear, sometimes to the point of paralysis, making life and the struggles at hand seem impossible to overcome. The idea that trauma from your past may a…

Holly Yager and I have both worked in the reproductive health field in Vancouver for over 20 years now. I have known and trusted her for that entire time. Today we circle back and connect, with 20+ years of experience working with couples facing infertility, and talk about what we have learned, and what can help the mental-emotional journey of peop…

Robyn Gooding shares the mental-emotional rollercoaster ride of her infertility story so eloquently. She then continues to detail and outline her path to figuring out how to live differently with these circumstances. The wisdom she shares is very important if you find yourself struggling with getting or staying pregnant. Podcast Website page - http…

Recalibrate your nervous system, release what's holding you back & be cracked open to embody your fertility. So many things people do to 'optimize fertility' are attempting to do the same thing; regulate our autonomic nervous system so that 'fight & flight' shuts off more, allowing 'feed & breed' to flourish (i.e. fertility). This podcast goes thro…

Interview with Author and Parent by Courage, Shelley-Anne Vidal. Shelley shares her personal journey to parenthood as a single woman. Shelley talks about her miscarriage with first hubby. The importance of her supportive family. The necessary boundaries that she had to set with work. Her polypectomy. The intimate ins/outs of IVF - 3 embryos, 1 heal…

Dr. Liza Klassen is a fertility-focused naturopathic doctor at Yinstill Reproductive Wellness in Vancouver & Surrey BC and founder of Cycle with your Cycle - a 4-week transformational journey for your reproductive health. It is her mission to help women reconnect with their bodies, their inner knowing and their cycles. She believes that when women …

A brief overview of the drugs that can help improve sperm count and quality. Talk to your REI or Urologist about whether or not these drugs are right for you; **clomid, anastrozole, growth hormone, hcg, fsh** #sperm #infertility #getpregnant IF YOU LIKE OUR PODCASTS PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND BE SURE TO LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW BELOW Visit episode web page…

Should you stop drinking #alcohol when trying to #getpregnant? My own summary based on a narrative review, basically a review of the most current literature published in December 29th, 2021. Does Alcohol affect #sperm and #fertility? The answer is... IF YOU LIKE OUR PODCASTS PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND BE SURE TO LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW BELOW Visit Concept…

Part 2 of a 2 part series regarding #supplements for #fertility optimization. Which supplements should you take to help you get pregnant... ***WATCH PART 1 NOW - https://youtu.be/dIGX9dcF0H8 ***YINSTILL CUSTOM SUPPLEMENTS - https://yinstill-wellness.myshopify.com/ EPISODES MENTIONED IN VIDEO; ***IMPROVE UTERINE LINING - https://youtu.be/ph9zn60meqY…

Part 1 of a 2 part series regarding #supplements for #fertility optimization. #infertility #getpregnant IF YOU LIKE OUR PODCASTS PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND BE SURE TO LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW BELOW Visit episode web page - https://youtu.be/dIGX9dcF0H8 FURTHER RESOURCES; https://yinstill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yinstill_reproductive/ https://www.face…

The Healthy Sperm Treatment Plan developed by Spence Pentland and used clinically at Yinstill Reproductive Wellness clinics covers a wholistic perspective of recommendations to improve sperm and male fertility, sexual function and testosterone, and create healthy dads. #infertility #getpregnant #sperm IF YOU LIKE OUR PODCASTS PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND B…

This is a comprehensive review of all the most effective and evidence-based recommendations I have seen help people #getpregnant when going through an #IVF cycle. IF YOU LIKE OUR PODCASTS PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND BE SURE TO LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW BELOW Visit episode web page - https://youtu.be/XA7ft_vIKD0 FURTHER RESOURCES; https://yinstill.com/ https:…

16 ways to thicken your thin uterine lining. Now we see this a lot in the clinic over the years, women that have either taken Clomid and it’s made their uterine lining thinner whether they’re in the middle of an IVF or a frozen embryo transfer and their uterine lining, isn’t measuring up to what the clinic wants it to be, or they’ve had maybe DNCs …

For anyone facing challenges trying to conceive it doesn’t take long to understand the basic biology behind the mechanism of how stress can negatively impact fertility. In summary, the physiology of any animal in distress results in the same end: the valuable resources intended to nourish and strengthen the reproductive system are allocated to vita…

Observation includes medical testing, self-assessment, technology to track your health, traditional Chinese medicine, and some other assessment tools. This is the first step in your infertility journey. It usually you usually start coming across, well, how do I know what's going on? And you want to answer to specific questions about yourself as to …

DON'T GIVE UP! The under-pinning message from our male fertility podcast guest Kevin Button from The Man Cave. Kevin tells his personal story of profound fertility challenges, and the birth of the support resources he has created as a result. IF YOU LIKE OUR PODCASTS PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND BE SURE TO LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW BELOW Visit episode web pag…

Listen to this podcast to learn more about and register for online fertility yoga classes with Dr Erin Flynn. IF YOU LIKE OUR PODCASTS PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND BE SURE TO LEAVE A GLOWING REVIEW BELOW Visit episode web page - https://yinstill.com/online-yoga-classes-for-fertility/ FURTHER RESOURCES; https://yinstill.com/ https://www.instagram.com/yinsti…

In this interview, the founder of the Vancouver Butterfly Run shares her story of infant loss and how The Butterfly Run came to be as a result. The Butterfly run is a walk/run event held for those who have experienced infertility, miscarriage, or infant loss. Its fundamental belief is rooted in the idea that a bereaved parent is a path that no one …

There are many ways that you can influence and optimize your menstrual cycle (and therefore your fertility), and a good place to start is gaining a deeper understanding of your cycle and what is happening in each unique phase. Once you understand the characteristics and timing of the different phases of your cycle, you can begin to implement simple…

This podcast is for anyone facing challenges starting their family. From simply just having difficulty getting pregnant, to IVF, miscarriage, third party reproduction, pelvic pain and PMDD, we cover the emotional component that accompanies the journey through infertility. The common element; grief. My take away was that it is important for people t…

DISCLAIMER: A non-biased review of a recent debate article published in the medical journal 'Fertility & Sterility' of the pros and cons of COVID-19 vaccination when trying to get pregnant, before IVF, or during pregnancy. This podcast is only intended to help deliver the up-to-date conversations in the reproductive medical world so that women and …

THIS PODCAST IS ALL THINGS PCOS DIET! This interview with Laura Gilstrap is FULL of great information for women with PCOS! I am excited to publish this podcast as I know it will benefit so many with it's tips, hacks, and habits that help overcome PCOS and restore fertility. Laura is a dietician and nutritionist that specializes in PCOS, and has her…

IF YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW! :) There are a total of approx 80 human studies. To date these clinical studies suggest that ingestion of hydrogen-rich water is beneficial for metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, which one could logically correlate benefit for patients with PCOS. Research also suggests signifi…

Michelle is back to talk Instagram for acupuncturists! If you like this platform personally, then it is a great idea to use it to promote your practice/clinic, and if you plan on doing so, then Michelle has some great advice on how to do it! If you want more information regarding her courses and coaching visit her website here. ~~O Spence Pentland…

Visit the REGULATE - Yinstill custom PCOS supplement podcast webpage. The purpose of the Yinstill Regulate supplement was to create a simple, yet effective, all-in-one formula for our PCOS patients. Its key ingredients work synergistically to increase insulin sensitivity, decrease androgen activity, improve egg maturation, and encourage more regula…

Visit the Adam's Story - From Zero Sperm to Baby, CBD & Testosterone, & Commitment to Health podcast webpage In this episode, Adam tell's his fertility story, sharing all the details of how he went from zero sperm, to baby! If you are a man faced with male factor infertility, or a woman with a partner that has been diagnosed with male factor infert…

Visit the PCOS & FERTILITY with Dr Jon Havelock podcast webpage. In this interview, Dr Havelock and myself discuss PCOS, its characteristics, proper diagnosis, and effective treatment with letrozole, metformin, IVF, diet, exercise, supplements & acupuncture. We also spend time discussing the larger metabolic/diabetic and cancer risks associated wit…

Visit the Acupuncture Improves IVF Success Rates & Patient Experience podcast webpage. Overview of acupuncture mechanisms influencing reproductive health Review of most current quality research on acupuncture & IVF and other fertility treatments, as well as it's positive impact on anxiety associated with IVF…

Visit the Glutathione Can Improve Fertility podcast webpage. If... High degrees of oxidative stress (inflammation) and low antioxidant status are implicated in conditions contributing to infertility Deficiencies of glutathione have been shown to negatively impact both sperm and egg quality, the fertilization process, and embryo development. Glutath…

Visit Cindy's Fertility Story podcast webpage. Cindy shares her story of infertility. Talks about what she did to help her overcome her challenges, get healthy and get pregnant. Resources discussed; toxin-free beauty care, & Yinstill fertility shop

Visit Yoga Acupuncture Therapy podcast webpage. Dr Flynn offers Yoga Acupuncture therapy at Yinstill in Vancouver. Through teaching, breath, forms, and finally acupuncture, she provides participants with tools to help them cope with the day to day stress and challenges associated with infertility. In this podcast Dr Flynn explains the history of Yo…

Visit the Cannabis & Male Factor Infertility podcast webpage. We’re going to be talking and doing a deep dive into cannabis and male factor infertility. It’s a fun episode, we’re going to give a brief introduction to the endocannabinoid system, a little bit technical, but to bear with us, then we’ll get into how cannabis affects male fertility thro…

As a practitioner that has specialized exclusively in the treatment of fertility and reproductive health conditions since 2004, I am excited about the Tung points that Brad presented and will definitely be utilizing some of them in my practice moving forward. I appreciated how he expressed that this is not an alternative to my usual 'TCM' points, b…

Interview with Katherine Alexander Anderson Katherine (MBA, DACM, LAc, FABORM) entered into the study and practice of TCM for infertility through her own personal experience with reproductive challenges. She has an extensive background in the medical field and has operated reproductive health clinics in both New Hampshire and Maine for the last dec…

Interview with Peter Harvey I love spending time with Peter - he is super smart, driven, kicking ass in his practice, and most importantly is a lot of fun! He is an absolute wealth of knowledge when it come to business sales and marketing. This is a very valuable episode and definitely one you do not want to miss. You will see what I mean - Listen …

Interview with Millie 'LadyBoss' Debs Weight loss can be a vital component of infertility. Losing weight may be key to realizing your dream of becoming a mother. But, this journey can be very difficult, and I am sure you have tried many things in the past that have had limited or no success for the long term. This is where I believe LadyBoss is dif…

Interview with Alice (Ally) Domar & Elizabeth (Liz) Grill The psychological journey through infertility for a man is a lonely confusing one. Most men recoil due to ignorance or ego, and the ones that try to step in and play active role do so with little support or understanding of how to 'be' with their wife through this difficult time. Well, Ally …

Interview with Manda M. Aufochs Gillespie, aka The Green Mama Manda is so knowledgeable on the topic of toxins and our health that the important information just rolls off her tongue, all while she is smiling and enjoying that she gets to share this important wisdom. This is part 1 of many more to come as it is such a big topic that one interview j…

Karen's story... I had a great time interviewing Karen. She was very open about her personal story through infertility, and has taken her experience and used it to create a fantastic resource for women - Hilariously Infertile, a website, social media platforms, and a new book dedicated to her unique perspective on the struggle of infertility. She b…

Interview with Oliver Bridge, one of the founding members of Bonjoro! In this special edition podcast episode, Oli and I go through the functions of Bonjoro and how it can help deliver amazing value and deep connection to your patients and set you apart from your competitors. I guarantee that both you and your patients will LOVE it!!! Simply put, B…

Interview with Dr Dominic Stape I really felt like Dominic and I are on many similar pages when it comes to practice and business growth. His prime directive of addressing personal psychology first resonated with me, and his focus on setting a good foundation for each day with a solid morning routine was music to my ears! Dominic has created 2 succ…

Interview with Alice D. Domar, Ph.D Alice is clearly the leading expert when it comes to the mind-body-fertility connection. She presents resent research on the topic and discusses what she has seen and learned since the mid 1980's when she started her journey working with infertility and how the mind-body influences this condition. The fertility A…

Interview with Lee Hullender Rubin, DAOM, LAc, FABORM Lee is clearly a decorated mover and shaker (see CV below). She is playing such a huge role in furthering the understanding of how Chinese medicine as a whole (which includes but is not limited to acupuncture) can help improve IVF success rates. Her research is pioneering and is the first to att…

The First Acupuncturist in the US to Specialize in the Treatment of Infertility. For those of you that know Mike Berkley, you know how lucky we are to have him as a professional colleague in the reproductive health field. This guy does Acupuncture New York style, and has been doing it now for a long time, with razor focus on the treatment of infert…

Katie is optimistic, always smiling, & has lots of practical knowledge to help you grow and run your practice. I really love her energy and passion for helping other acupuncturists manifest the practice they desire - in her words; 'It doesn't have to be so hard'. Great words for those currently struggling and feeling overwhelmed by the business sid…

What Yaron teaches during this podcast speaks right to my heart personally, as he embodies the way I approach my clinical practice - Heart led, focused on contribution. He has been practicing for almost 25 years now and has some key messages for how he feels our medicine should be moving forward. Thank you so much Yaron, this is a must watch / list…

Interview with Joanne Verkuilen Joanne is the founder of Circle+Bloom, guided audio visualization and meditations for women (& men) struggling with infertility. There are different audio programs for many of the common conditions associated with infertility such as PCOS, IVF, and much more. Since this resource was released I have been recommending …

Sue embodies what she teaches, and has been helping people struggling with infertility for many years now. The focus of her approach is one that I know to be of incredible importance when faced with difficulties getting pregnant and carrying to term. It is important to put emphasis on your heart-spirit when reproductive challenges become your reali…

I LOVED this interview. Jimmy is straight and to the point, a data driven point to be exact! He doesn't sugar-coat the fact that he feels everything regarding your practice (business and clinical) should be measured, as if it can't be measured, it can't grow. Yup, to Jimmy it is that simple. This is a great podcast that I KNOW will benefit many fro…