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Fertility Truths Doctors Don't Tell You

Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

Release Date: 08/06/2025

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Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

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If you're navigating fertility challenges, thinking about IVF, or just starting to explore getting pregnant - this episode is a must. I sit down with Monica Cox from Finding Fertility to talk about her wild 8-year journey from failed IVF cycles to getting pregnant naturally. We cover the stuff most doctors aren’t telling you, how gut and cellular health actually play a role, and why the standard “just try again” advice isn’t always the move. Monica keeps it real, gives hope without sugarcoating, and drops major truth bombs. Plus, she’s offering something special at the end - so don’t miss it.

#FertilityJourney #IVFSupport #HolisticFertility  

 

✨ KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

00:00 Kicking things off with conscious motherhood

00:13 Meet Monica Cox from Finding Fertility

01:25 Monica shares her raw, real fertility story

03:38 How food and diet actually impacted her journey

05:47 What she learned about autoimmune issues and fertility

09:20 The emotional rollercoaster + energetic side of it all

13:48 Healing old wounds and breaking family patterns

19:33 Fertility red flags to look out for (and what to do)

24:45 Learning to find your own truth and balance

25:52 Why there’s no such thing as a quick fix

26:58 Protecting your energy and living intentionally

30:39 Getting radically honest with yourself

36:03 Monica’s non-negotiables when it comes to self-care

39:24 How energy healing actually plays a role

45:39 Wrapping it up with takeaways and next steps

 

Links Mentioned: 

Book your interview on the Finding Fertility Podcast: https://calendly.com/findingfertility/podcastinterview

Ready for your Fertility Breakthrough?! Message Monica the word “DREAMS” to book your FREE session ➡️ [email protected]

Connect with Monica & Finding Fertility:

Instagram: https://bit.ly/FindingFertilityIG

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@findingfertility

TikTok: https://bit.ly/FindingFertilityTikTok

Website: https://www.findingfertility.co

Listen to the Finding Fertility Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-fertility/id1467058429

 

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Connect with Diane:

Website: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro 

Join the Boss Bitch Besties Fitness Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianefloresifbbpro 

 

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