Performance anxiety is more common than most people realize, especially when the pressure to conceive starts to build.

In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez breaks down what is really happening when performance anxiety shows up, why it is not a reflection of masculinity, and how stress can quickly create a cycle that affects intimacy, connection, and fertility.

She explains the science behind the fight-or-flight response, how overthinking changes what happens in the body, and why this pattern can get worse when it is fueled by fear, shame, and self-judgment.

Denise also shares practical ways to start shifting the pattern, including:

• why performance anxiety is a biological and physiological stress response
• how pressure and overthinking interfere with intimacy
• why trying to “perform” makes things worse
• how to reconnect to pleasure, playfulness, and connection
• how to create new, more positive associations with intimacy
• the hidden lifestyle factors that may be contributing, like poor sleep, chronic stress, and nutrient deficiencies
• why this is fixable and more common than people think

If this has been part of your fertility journey, or your partner’s, this episode is an important reminder that you are not broken, you are not alone, and there is a way forward.

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.

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.

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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

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

Kerri-Anne’s journal:
Anchored in Love: A Journal for Navigating Infertility and Loss: https://a.co/d/0b6Bt64y

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

What do you do when you want to get pregnant, but you are not sure what the right next step is?

In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez sits down with Mel for a live fertility coaching session about how to move forward when you feel overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck.

Together, they talk through missing hormone testing, preconception supplements, vitamin D, partner support, stress, sleep, routines, and what it really looks like to begin caring for your body before pregnancy.

This conversation also goes into the emotional side of the fertility journey, including negative thought patterns, depression, loss of motivation, and how easy it is to spiral when you stop taking care of yourself.

Denise shares a simple mindset tool called the STOP technique to help interrupt those patterns and begin creating more momentum again.

In this episode, Denise and Mel discuss:

• what fertility testing may still be missing
• why hormones and vitamin D matter for preconception health
• the foundational supplements Denise recommends starting with
• why stress, sleep, exercise, and food matter so much
• how to interrupt negative thought patterns
• what it looks like to build realistic routines again
• how to start taking the next right step without getting overwhelmed

If you’ve been feeling stuck on your fertility journey and unsure where to begin, this episode will help you feel less alone and more clear on what to do next.

Ready for personalized support?

Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity

Could your metabolic health be affecting your hormones, your fertility, and even the way you experience menopause?

In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez sits down with Ashley Bizzell, registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and Director of Clinical Nutrition and Global Training at L-Nutra Health, to talk about metabolic health, fasting, fertility, and what women need to understand about supporting their bodies more deeply.

They talk about what metabolic health actually means, how inflammation and insulin resistance affect women’s health, and why these issues matter not only for fertility, but also for perimenopause, menopause, and long-term health.

Ashley also explains the fasting mimicking diet, how it works, and why it may help support metabolic health, body composition, inflammation, and cellular renewal.

In this episode, we discuss:

• what metabolic health really means
• how metabolic health affects hormones, fertility, and menopause
• the difference between fasting and the fasting mimicking diet
• how the fasting mimicking diet supports autophagy and cellular cleanup
• why body composition and muscle matter so much for women’s health
• how this approach may support women with PCOS, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalance
• why personalized nutrition matters in both fertility and longevity

This is such an important conversation for any woman who wants to understand her body better and support it in a more informed, whole-body way.

Learn more about L-Nutra Health: www.l-nutrahealth.com

If you want personalized support on your fertility journey, qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity