Ep 367 5 Ways Science Proves You’re More Powerful Than You Think
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
Release Date: 12/16/2025
Ep 385 Your Nervous System Is Running Your Fertility (And You Don't Even Know It)
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
Could the missing piece in your fertility journey have nothing to do with hormones, and everything to do with your nervous system? In this episode, Michelle Oravitz explores the powerful overlap between polyvagal theory (modern neuroscience) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), revealing why both systems point to the same root cause: a body that doesn't feel safe enough to create life. Michelle breaks down how the three states of the nervous system, ventral vagal (safety), sympathetic (fight-or-flight), and dorsal vagal (shutdown), map directly onto foundational TCM concepts like smooth Qi...
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Ep 384 Movement, Energy & Fertility: Why Belly Dancing Is More Than Just Dance
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
On today’s episode I am joined by Jennifer Sobel (), a professional belly dance instructor and creator of The Belly Dance Solution, to explore how movement can deeply support fertility, pelvic health, and overall well-being. With over 20 years of experience and a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jennifer brings a unique perspective on how dance can be both healing and empowering. In this episode, we dive into how belly dancing strengthens the pelvic floor, improves circulation, and supports reproductive health. We also explore the powerful mind-body connection, the role of...
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Ep 383 A New Way to Freeze Your Eggs: Retreats, Community, and Holistic Care
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
On today’s episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Aliza Virani (), founder of The Fertility Co-Living, to explore a completely new approach to egg freezing that combines medical care, holistic wellness, and community. Aliza shares her personal journey through egg freezing, including the emotional challenges, high financial costs, and lack of support she experienced. After spending thousands of dollars on a cycle that resulted in only a few eggs, she knew there had to be a better way, which led her to create a retreat-style experience where women can go through egg...
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Ep 382 The Spiritual Side of Fertility with Ariane de Bonvoisin
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
On today’s episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I’m joined by Ariane de Bonvoisin , author of Spirit Mama, to explore the deeper connection between the mind, body, and spirit in the fertility journey. Ariane shares her personal story from corporate success to navigating fertility challenges including miscarriage and IVF, and how it led her to redefine what it means to become a mother. We discuss the hidden emotional patterns like control, perfection, and self-judgment, and how awareness of these can create powerful shifts. We also dive into reconnecting with the body, trusting your...
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Ep 381 The TTC Story You’ll Want to Hear on a Hard Day
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with a former client to share her powerful trying-to-conceive journey, one that began with endometriosis, frustration, and the quiet fear that her body was “failing” her. For nearly two years, she did everything “right.” She saw specialists, monitored cysts, adjusted her diet, optimized her lifestyle, and pushed herself to stay positive. But behind the structure and to-do lists was a nervous system under pressure and a heart carrying more than it should. In this conversation, she opens up about the emotional breaking point that changed...
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Ep 380 The Fertility Exercise That Supports Hormones, Blood Flow, and Ovulation with Marta Han and Zsofia Jamieson
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
On today’s episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Marta Han and Zsofia Jamieson, founders of The Fertility Class and teachers of the Aviva Method, a pelvic centered movement practice designed to support hormonal balance and fertility. In this conversation, we explore how targeted rhythmic movement can improve circulation to the reproductive organs, support communication between the brain and ovaries, and help regulate the menstrual cycle. Marta shares her personal story of recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea after years of overtraining and undernourishing her body,...
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Ep 379 Pregnant at 46 and Mother at 47 with Ch-a Mosley
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
On today’s episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I am joined by Ch-a Mosley (), the inspiring voice behind Pregnancy Over 40. Cha shares her incredible story of naturally conceiving at 46 and welcoming her daughter at 47 after being told that motherhood later in life was unlikely. In this conversation, we talk about the realities of fertility after 40, the mindset shifts that can support a fertility journey, and how lifestyle factors such as nutrition, movement, emotional health, and reducing environmental toxins can influence reproductive health. Cha opens up about her experience with...
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Ep 378 Can You Improve Egg Quality After 40? PRP, Peptides & Fertility Breakthroughs with Aimee Raupp
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
On today’s episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Michelle sits down with Aimee Raupp (@aimeeraupp) to explore the latest breakthroughs in fertility science and ovarian rejuvenation. From PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy and rapamycin to senolytics, peptides, and low-dose naltrexone (LDN), this conversation dives into emerging tools that may support egg quality, ovarian function, and fertility after 35. They also challenge long-standing scientific dogma around ovarian aging and discuss whether women are truly born with all the eggs they’ll ever have. If you’re navigating...
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Ep 377 Peptides, GLP-1s & Fertility: What You Need to Know with Jay Campbell
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
On today’s episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I’m joined by Jay Campbell (), health optimization expert, author, and founder of BioLongevity Labs, to explore the powerful intersection of peptides, metabolic health, and fertility. Jay shares how therapeutic peptides like HCG, HMG, and GLP compounds can support male fertility, insulin resistance, and metabolic balance when used correctly. We discuss the rise of GLP-1 medications, why microdosing matters, and how inflammation and visceral fat are major contributors to declining fertility rates. Beyond the physical, we also dive into...
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Ep 376 The Secret to Blood Flow, Hormones, and Longevity with Nitric Oxide Expert Dr. Nathan S. Bryan
The Wholesome Fertility Podcast | Trying to Conceive, Egg Quality & Fertility Support
On today’s episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Nathan S. Bryan (), a leading scientist and world-renowned expert in nitric oxide research. We explore why nitric oxide is foundational for fertility, blood flow, hormone health, and longevity, and how poor nitric oxide production impacts egg quality, uterine lining, sperm motility, insulin sensitivity, and mitochondrial function. Dr. Bryan also breaks down common misconceptions around beet supplements, mouthwash, fluoride, and medications that can quietly block nitric oxide production. This episode is a must-listen...
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What if the most powerful tool for boosting fertility has been inside you all along? In this episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, Michelle reveals five science backed truths that prove your thoughts, emotions, nervous system, and energy hold far more influence over your fertility than you may realize.
Drawing from research in psychoneuroimmunology, HeartMath studies, quantum biology, and epigenetics, Michelle explains how your mind and body work together to shape hormonal balance, ovulation, and overall reproductive health. You will learn why your inner dialogue affects your cells, how stress disrupts the HPO axis, why a regulated nervous system improves conception rates, and how intention can shift your biology at the energetic level.
If you have been feeling discouraged or disconnected from your body, this episode will help you reconnect to your innate wisdom and remind you that your fertility is not just physical. It is influenced by your emotional wellbeing, your beliefs, and the energy you bring to your healing journey.
Tune in and discover how powerful you truly are.
Key Takeaways:
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Your thoughts create real, measurable physical change in the body
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Emotions communicate with every cell and shape your hormonal landscape
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The nervous system is the master conductor of reproductive health
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Your energy and intention influence biological responses
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You are capable of rewriting your genetic and emotional patterns
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Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your health or fertility care.
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