The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep Podcast

In today's episode, my client Alessandra returns to share the raw, deeply personal evolution of her fertility journey, from the heartbreak of loss and a long road through IVF to the unexpected surprise of conceiving naturally when she least expected it. Today, we peel back the layers of what it really looks like to move through grief, release control, and rebuild trust in your body after everything you thought would work didn't.
We also explore the contrast between her two pregnancies, her first marked by intense medical intervention, anxiety, and physical strain, and the second unfolding with more ease, fewer symptoms, and a completely different emotional landscape. 
This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing isn't linear, outcomes aren't always predictable, and with the right support and foundational shifts, your story can change in ways you never imagined.
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Related Episode Links:
Alessandra's First Pregnancy Story: Episode 102: How she got pregnant after loss & 2 years of trying
For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/198
Grab Your FREE Resources:
Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide   
Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide
Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

In today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the stress you don't feel, the kind that quietly hijacks your hormones, drains your adrenals, and can drag out your time to conception without you ever naming it as "stress."
I'm going to decode your nervous system in real-life terms, show how it flips you between "safe to make a baby" mode and "must survive" mode, and connect that directly to cortisol, adrenal health, and your fertility.
And then I'll walk you through how years of hustling, pushing through, and being the woman who "handles it all" can leave a fingerprint on your lab markers and how tools like the DUTCH test can finally reveal whether this invisible stress is one of the missing pieces in your fertility story.
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PLUS FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE FOR BITE SIZED TTC TIPS!
Need Nora's Support To Get Pregnant?
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Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/197
Grab Your FREE Resources:
Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide 
Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide
Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

In this episode, I'm sitting down with my client Emily to share the real story behind her path to pregnancy and it's not as straightforward as it may seem.
What began as a proactive plan quickly turned into navigating a PCOS diagnosis, male factor infertility, and a fertility experience that left her feeling discouraged and dismissed. But instead of accepting that as her path, Emily chose to do things differently.
We take you behind the scenes of how we prepared both her and her husband for IVF, uncovering deeper imbalances through functional testing and focusing on the pieces that are so often overlooked with conventional care.
Emily also opens up about the moments that challenged her the most, what helped her stay grounded through the uncertainty, and the unexpected signs that kept her holding on.
Today's episode is a story about self advocacy, trust, and what can shift when you stop rushing the process and start supporting your body in a deeper way.
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Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/196
Grab Your FREE Resources:
Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide 
Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide
Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Today's episode invites you into a completely different way of thinking about fertility, motherhood, and what it really means to prepare for a child. I'm joined by Chelsea Ann O'Brien, an integrative medicine nurse practitioner who bridges clinical practice with Eastern spirituality, and together we explore the concept of "feminine frequency" and why so many women today feel disconnected from it. 
If you've ever felt stuck in overthinking, control, or survival mode on your fertility journey, this conversation will likely land in a very real way. Chelsea shares how our modern conditioning pulls us into masculine patterns that can quietly disrupt our mental, emotional, physical, and even spiritual health and ultimately, our ability to conceive and carry with ease. 
We talk about how your internal state shapes the environment your future child is being welcomed into, why surrender is not weakness but power, and how healing generational patterns plays a critical role in conscious motherhood. Through both science and story, she offers a grounded yet deeply expansive perspective on becoming the mother your child is already calling in.
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For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/195
Need Nora's Support To Get Pregnant?
Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
Grab Your FREE Resources:
Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide 
Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide
Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Before you start trying to conceive, there's one step most people never think about, but it can completely change how you plan for a healthy pregnancy.
Genetic carrier screening isn't just for people with a known family history. In fact, most carriers are completely healthy and have no idea they carry a genetic condition. So the question becomes: what don't you know and how could that information shape your choices?
In today's episode, I interview genetic counselor Janet Rosenfield, who brings over 40 years of clinical and teaching experience, and Orren Alperstein, founder of Canavan Foundation, whose personal connection to this work adds a powerful, human perspective. Together, we break down what carrier screening actually is, why timing matters, and how this information can shape your fertility journey. 
From real patient stories to the future of genetic testing, this conversation is all about making informed, values-based decisions as you plan to grow your family.
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PLUS FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM PAGE HERE FOR BITE SIZED TTC TIPS!
For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/194
Need Nora's Support To Get Pregnant?
Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
Grab Your FREE Resources:
Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide 
Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide
Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.