Welcome to the new Hopeful Hints format! In today’s episode, Dr. Tara speaks to a true women's health warrior Kristin Himmelspach who shares about her long journey through acne, mental health, PCOS, and endometriosis. She shares how hard it was going through this as a teenage girl into adulthood. Kristin opens up about so many important topics including mental health as a women. You don't want to miss this episode! In today’s episode, Dr. Tara discusses key things to keep in mind before deciding...
Jul 06, 2023•21 min•Ep. 88
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara discusses key things to keep in mind before deciding if you should have surgery for your endometriosis. She also explains the different kinds of procedures performed. If you feel you have endometriosis but have been overlooked, reach out and talk with Dr. Tara to learn how you can advocate for a further workup! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr...
Mar 21, 2023•8 min•Ep. 86
You do NOT want to miss today's episode with endometriosis expert and excision surgeon Dr. Adam Duke. Truly every female needs to listen to this episode and then send it to every woman in your life, for real! In today’s episode, you will learn so many things about endometriosis that you haven't heard before. Did you know this disease can cause shortness of breath or no symptoms at all? Did you know that as a teenage girl, if you have any gastrointestinal issues, it is likely endometriosis? Endom...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara discusses diagnosing and treating endometriosis. This is a must listen to even if you already know that you have endometriosis! If you feel you have endometriosis but have been overlooked, reach out and talk with Dr. Tara to learn how you can advocate for a further workup! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing P...
Mar 07, 2023•14 min•Ep. 85
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara starts a four-part series on endometriosis. She discusses all things endometriosis and breaks down key things to keep in mind. This is for you if you have or think you may have endometriosis. Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educat...
Mar 01, 2023•12 min•Ep. 84
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner hosts special guest Andrea Hensrud who works as an infertility disrupter and certified health and life coach. NO MATTER what stage of conception you are in, this episode has three tips you need to hear! Follow Andrea on IG Learn more about Andrea! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licen...
Feb 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 83
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses what exactly stress is, and how it impacts our health and fertility. She also answers the big question, does stress really prevent you from becoming pregnant? Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes...
Jan 31, 2023•10 min•Ep. 82
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses six tips for surviving the two-week wait. She also shares ways your partner can support you during this time and includes bonus content on lifestyle cares to implement. Join the Solving Infertility Summit! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (F...
Jan 24, 2023•12 min•Ep. 81
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner welcomes guest Hannah Bowers who is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Lactation Counselor, and writer who is passionate about eliminating the overwhelm of infertility and trying to conceive. Today she shares three tips that are sure to help you no matter what stage of conception you are in! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer:...
Dec 20, 2022•11 min•Ep. 80
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner shares eight tips for this holiday season when walking through infertility. Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for...
Nov 22, 2022•5 min•Ep. 79
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses a hot topic that has occurred, are large clots and painful cramps during your period? She will discuss six conditions that can cause this and empower you to take back control of your healthcare. Viral TikTok Period Clot Video Viral TikTok Period Cramps Video Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursi...
Nov 08, 2022•13 min•Ep. 78
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner welcomes guest Sheri Johnson for an inspiring discussion on living childless and conception after the age of 40. Connect with Sheri here! Sheri helps women in their 40's and 50's, to balance their hormones holistically, so they can feel better than they did in their twenties. Her passion is empowering these women to live vibrant, intentional lives. After 3 miscarriages and 6 years of infertility, Sheri's coaching background and spiritual training led her to ...
Nov 01, 2022•14 min•Ep. 77
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses five concerning signs to watch for that may indicate you are not feeling heard by your healthcare provider. Gaslighting has become a popular word nowadays, and is concerning if it is happening to you by your healthcare provider. Listen to this week's episode to spot signs of medical gaslighting. Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer:...
Oct 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 76
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses the hair growth and changes that can happen with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Hear how I went viral on TikTok with a video educating on abnormal hair growth that occurs with PCOS. You don't want to miss this episode! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nur...
Oct 11, 2022•9 min•Ep. 75
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner welcomes guest Eran Amir of GoStork. With more than 20 years of experience, Eran Amir has worked as both a software development and product management executive in Israel and New York. GoStork combines his professional skill-set with a personal mission. After undergoing a long, difficult, and costly process to expand his family via surrogacy and egg donation, Amir vowed to help other intended parents avoid the complexity and confusion he experienced. His pas...
Oct 04, 2022•18 min•Ep. 74
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses a popular question: what age can polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) be diagnosed with? The answer may surprise you! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advic...
Sep 27, 2022•6 min•Ep. 70
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses long term complications of uncontrolled and undiagnosed polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). September is PCOS awareness month. Dr. Tara encourages you to find a health care provider that understands and takes the time to properly diagnose and educate you on PCOS. FREE PCOS download to help you. Research study discussed in today's episode. Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi o...
Sep 21, 2022•11 min•Ep. 72
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner continues this month's series on polycystic ovarian syndrome ( PCOS). She discusses how this disease impacts your fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care. Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and do...
Sep 13, 2022•13 min•Ep. 71
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses common symptoms of the disease polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). If you feel you may have PCOS but have not received the diagnosis, today's episode discusses symptoms of PCOS. Perhaps you are still in high school, enjoying college, starting your family, or already have children, this episode is for you! Make sure to check out these blogs and podcasts Dr. Brandner has on polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). What does PCOS look like? The ugly truth ...
Sep 06, 2022•9 min•Ep. 70
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner shares her three tips if you have failed an IUI cycle. If you have failed an IUI and need support, know that you can always message Dr. Brandner on Instagram, tarabfertility, or through her website anytime! This episode is sponsored by Protea Nutrition! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and...
Aug 02, 2022•9 min•Ep. 69
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner shares three tips if you have experienced a failed IVF cycle, including a failed embryo transfer. This episode is sponsored by Protea Nutrition! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not const...
Jul 12, 2022•9 min•Ep. 68
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses the top supplements used for PCOS along with the top prescription medication utilized. She also reviews what polycystic ovarian syndrome PCOS This episode is sponsored by Protea Nutrition! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This conte...
Jun 07, 2022•11 min•Ep. 67
Join Dr. Tara Brandner and Monique Farook from Infertility and Me Podcast as she shares her three hopeful hints and how infertility impacts your relationship as a couple. You don't want to miss this dynamite episode! Monique is an entrepreneur, wife, and mom. She was diagnosed with infertility in 2012, at the age of 29 years old, and married for two years. The HSG test at the time showed a blocked tube. Monique and her husband attempted one IUI cycle, which was unsuccessful. They decided they we...
May 24, 2022•21 min•Ep. 66
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner teaches you exactly what it takes to become an infertility advocate. Remember, you do not need ANY experience only a story to share. Listen to her 10 steps process that will walk you through every step and then follow along with the download located below. This episode is sponsored by Protea Nutrition! FREE download on how to become an advocate! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over...
May 17, 2022•12 min•Ep. 65
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses a very popular question, can you improve your egg quality? You don't want to miss this episode! This episode is sponsored by Protea Nutrition! Robyn- Amazing resource! Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational...
May 10, 2022•11 min•Ep. 64
May is mental health awareness month. In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses the impact infertility has on mental health. She shares her tips on improving your mental health along with her favorite resources. This episode is sponsored by Protea Nutrition! Her World Hypnosis Cathie Quillet Dr. Maria Rothenburger Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a ...
May 03, 2022•10 min•Ep. 63
In today’s episode, Dr. Tara Brandner discusses the tough decision of opening up and sharing that you have been diagnosed with infertility. Should you share and if so with who? Hear how a text message from a patient inspired her to record this episode! This episode is sponsored by Protea Nutrition! 5 Ways to Share Your Infertility Story When Should I Share My Infertility Struggles With Others? Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come ...
Apr 26, 2022•13 min•Ep. 62
Join Dr. Tara Brandner and Tess Kossow as she shares her three hopeful hints on her journey through infertility and surviving a cardiac arrest. You don't want to miss this inspirational episode. Also, add her book series I'm Very Ferris to your collection they are amazing! Connect with Tess Kossow! Protea Nutrition Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Docto...
Apr 12, 2022•17 min•Ep. 61
Join Dr. Tara Brandner and Michelle Oravitz as she shares her three hopeful hints on her mission is to bring wellness into the world one being at a time. To aid in the healing process with a hope of not only resolving symptoms but also returning individuals to their natural state of wellbeing. Connect with Michelle Oravitz! Protea Nutrition Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: D...
Apr 05, 2022•19 min•Ep. 60
Join Dr. Tara Brandner and hypnotherapist Natalia Griffin as they discuss the benefits of hypnosis during infertility and for all areas of your life. Did you know that research has found that six sessions of hypnotherapy are 93% more effective than six sessions of psychotherapy?! Her World Hypnosis Let Dr. Tara help you! LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Prac...
Mar 29, 2022•19 min•Ep. 59
