Feeling like you’ve done everything right—and still not getting pregnant? That pressure might be doing more harm than you think.
In this quick solo episode, Dr. Katie builds on last episodes guest expert interview with Dr. Priyanka Venugopal and offers a powerful reframe: You don’t have to be perfect to conceive. Learn why the constant need to "fix everything" keeps your body in stress mode—and how small daily habits (or “domino shifts”) can support your nervous system, hormones, and fertility outcomes in a deeply rooted way.
In this episode, you'll discover...
-How perfectionism and stress are secretly sabotaging your fertility
-How to identify your two “domino” habits to align body, mind, and hormones
-Powerful tools like EFT tapping and cortisol-calming techniques to support your cycle
Key Takeaways from Dr. Priyanka's Interview If you missed our episode with Dr. Priyanka, I highly recommend going back and giving it a listen. Two major themes emerged from our conversation:
1. You Don't Have to Fix Everything: You can make forward progress without having everything "perfect."
2. Small, Consistent Shifts as Fertility Medicine: The seemingly minor changes you make can compound over time, snowballing toward your fertility goals.
In today's world of instant gratification, patience and trust are essential, especially when it feels like you're doing everything but not seeing immediate results.
Perfection Isn’t Always the Answer Perhaps you've been told—or told yourself—that everything needs to be perfect for conception. But consider this: the quest for perfection might be keeping your nervous system in stress mode, effectively putting reproduction on the back burner. This perfectionism could be making your body and baby feel unsafe to receive.
Taking Action: Small Steps, Big Impact Feeling overwhelmed by all the "shoulds"? Let's channel Dr. Priyanka's insights into actionable steps:
- Identify Two Domino Habits: Focus on two simple actions you can take today to shift your body, energy, and fertility. Maybe it’s eating a protein-rich breakfast or tuning into your body’s cues. Whatever aligns with you best.
- Combat the ‘What Ifs’: When doubts arise, like "What if I never get pregnant?", respond with affirmations. “Then I will continue exploring options and honoring my needs.” This perspective can alleviate pressure, enabling a more relaxed approach to your journey.
Your Fertility Strategy: Incorporating Mindset Shifts Remember, your thoughts create significant chemical shifts in your body. Chronic stress affects hormone balance, so incorporating mindset shifts isn't just beneficial; it's crucial. Cultivating compassionate self-awareness and focusing on regulation over perfection leads to real results.
EFT: A Helpful Tool I also encourage you to explore the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) I've detailed on my YouTube channel. This practice will help neutralize fears and enhance your fertility journey by generating positive hormonal responses like boosted oxytocin levels.
Conclusion You're not broken—you are becoming. Take one or two small steps today, fostering self-compassion without judgment. Remember, this blog is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting new health routines or supplements.
▶️Tune in now for a mindset reset that honors your body, shifts your hormones, and brings you one step closer to your baby—through self-compassion, not self-criticism.
Check out my Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) video to regulate your nervous system and neutralize your fears and doubts on your fertility journey.
Follow and connect with me on Instagram @the_wellness_pharmacist to fast-track your fertility so you can finally get and stay pregnant naturally!
Finally Get Pregnant Naturally is your go-to TTC podcast for holistic fertility support to help you get pregnant naturally by addressing the root cause of unexplained infertility, secondary infertility, and recurrent miscarriage. Hosted by Dr. Katie Wood, a pharmacist and holistic fertility practitioner, this show offers natural fertility solutions for those on a fertility journey struggling to conceive, navigating miscarriage, or dealing with endometriosis, PCOS, low sperm count, or failed IUI or failed IVF. Whether you're trying to conceive, increase egg quality, optimizing sperm health, or healing after a miscarriage, each episode delivers practical guidance to support your fertility journey. Learn how to improve fertility, balance hormones, regulate your fertile window, and conceive naturally through root cause healing, emotional wellness, and mind-body tools—because true fertility starts from within.
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