Meet Emily. When I met her, she was burnt out, hopeless, exhausted, but not willing to give up. Does that sound familiar? This is Emily's story of going through IVF and the choices that transformed her egg retrieval. Listen in as we discuss the challenges, setbacks, and the importance of being an active participant in your fertility journey. This episode highlights the power of advocating for yourself and seeking out resources that empower you to take control of your own health and fertility. En...
Nov 08, 2023•31 min•Ep. 124
Do you need supplements? What should you take? How do you know what you need? What should you avoid? Navigating which supplement to take and which to not take can be an overwhelming task. Add to that trying to create a baby, and boy can you get some conflicting information! In this episode, I explore the role of supplements in fertility. Supplements have become essential in our modern world due to factors like poor soil quality, dietary changes, environmental toxins, stress, and lack of exercise...
Oct 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 123
As a fertility and IVF consultant to women around the world, I am exposed to hundreds of different protocol and practices and strategies for IVF. There are great choices, revenue-driven choices (most common unfortunately), and choices that are just irresponsible - someone could actually get hurt (physically, emotionally, and financially). Don’t allow your clinic to do these things and if doing these things is a part of their practice, I challenge you to advocate for yourself and find a new pract...
Sep 06, 2023•18 min•Ep. 122
I recently had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Marc Sklar about the fascinating world of fertility mysteries. Dr. Sklar is a seasoned practitioner of acupuncture and oriental medicine and in our conversation he shared his expertise on the art of becoming a fertility detective. I especially enjoyed his passionate dismantling of the concept of "unexplained infertility," and his urging to bypass vague diagnoses and instead dig deeper into the root causes of fertility challenges. I hope this episode...
Aug 16, 2023•42 min•Ep. 121
Meet Lori. After 2 years of trying to get pregnant, a miscarriage, and a round of IVF that yielded zero embryos, Lori realized that she needed more support and that it wasn't a process that she could go through again alone. She was exhausted, sad, and fearful. Then on the recommendation of a friend who had seven unsuccessful IVF cycles before joining the FU Project, Lori joined the program and saw a complete mindset shift. The support and help of Tasha and the team enabled her to make the shift ...
Jul 26, 2023•25 min•Ep. 120
In part two of this series with Dr. Angela Rosen, we are talking about female archetypes, how they affect your fertility, and how to use them to become the mother you were meant to be. Dr. Angela Rosen is able to take complex health concepts, distill them to their essence and communicate a solution to them in a way that is easily digested. She has been practicing Chinese medicine since 2005 in a variety of clinical settings, with the last 10 years being in private practice in San Ramon, Ca. She ...
Jul 12, 2023•43 min•Ep. 119
In part one of this two part series with Dr. Angela Rosen, we are talking about how fertility gets lost and how to find it. Listen in as Dr. Rosen and I discuss the four signs that your menstrual cycle is good and how having these four things will increase your fertility by 70%. We also get into how she transforms somebody's menstrual cycle when they don't have those four things. Dr. Angela Rosen is able to take complex health concepts, distill them to their essence and communicate a solution to...
Jun 28, 2023•42 min•Ep. 118
Meet Melissa. She was in a pretty dark place a couple years ago after having gone through three miscarriages and a failed round of IVF. One day she stumbled upon us here at the FU Project and after the very first strategy session she and her husband felt more optimistic than they had in a long time. Now 38 weeks pregnant at the time of this recording, Melissa is feeling blessed and grateful and wants to share her experience with others. Listen in as Melissa talks about what ultimately contribute...
Jun 21, 2023•18 min•Ep. 117
Isabelle Otero, the spiritual advisor of the FU Project Workshop joins the podcast today to talk about how to have the courage to pivot in times of change and when things are not working how we expected, which is all too common on your fertility journey, right? Having moved from France at 20 years old, Isabelle adopted the New York way of life as a young professional. It was here that an intimate journey through anxiety and panic attacks took Isabelle to task in truly knowing her self. Averse to...
Jun 14, 2023•42 min•Ep. 116
Pregnancy and Parenthood after IVF is a unique experience to say the least. The lessons that we learn (or don’t learn) through IVF definitely show themselves through our pregnancy and parenthood, too. I started with my own pregnancy and early parenthood with my son, Hudson, after a very prolonged IVF journey. In this episode, I share that experience with you. I didn't have the tools to get myself out of survival mode at the time so it was not pretty. But I talk about what I would have done diffe...
Jun 07, 2023•49 min•Ep. 115
Meet Janice. Janice has had quite a journey. After IVF, two transfers, and two miscarriages, she was feeling hopeless, defeated, and full of grief. Janice gathered up her strength and decided to look into her options at which point she found us here at the FU Project. She did everything in her own way and on her own timeline and now Janice has her 3 month old “miracle boy,” as she calls him. This is a story of seeing your worth, investing in yourself, and the power of advocating for yourself. Li...
May 31, 2023•19 min•Ep. 114
Are you stuck in a rut of regret about your past fertility choices? Because I often need reminding that mistakes can be valuable lessons that shape who we are today, I thought you might appreciate the reminder, too. In this episode, I discuss how to let go of the past and focus on the present, living free from regret and judgment, and trusting that your journey is leading you down the right path. You are the author of your life story. You can start replacing your heavy past with powerful lessons...
May 24, 2023•18 min
What is going on? You were supposed to easily get and stay pregnant. You are doing everything and nothing is working. I've been there. I am here for you. Introducing The Fertility Boost Camp. For the first time, we are offering a monthly subscription option for my fertility consulting and my team's fertility consulting. If you just can't do a private program or don't want to kind of jump in bed with somebody that I just don't totally know for sure, THIS IS FOR YOU. If you want to pptimize your e...
May 17, 2023•18 min
Our bodies are always working for us. Whether we understand it and whether we like what our bodies are doing or not doing, there is usually a reason and it is usually part of our bodies’ design. If we can understand the reproductive organ system and how we can optimize it, we can change our relationship with our body from one that feels adversarial to one that has more compassion. This episode is taken from a masterclass I did helping women understand their reproductive organs better. Listen to ...
May 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 112
Meet Jessica. She had endometriosis and watched her AMH go from 2.8 to 0.3 quickly after the surgery. In this conversation Jessica shares about her experience navigating doctors visits and being told her symptoms were “normal” while knowing there was more to the story. Also find out more about how she got set up for IVF and then never needed it. This is a story of hitting rock bottom, seeking out the support to keep moving forward, healing, and resilience. Listen in as Jessica talks about what u...
Apr 26, 2023•30 min
When you’re on your Fertility Journey, plans change, you have setbacks, nothing is ordinary, and everything is unique to you. Sometimes it is difficult for us to see the whole picture because we simply can't. We are human. We have our limits. Your Fertility Journey is definitely out of the ordinary but what if that’s how it’s supposed to be? I like to say the journey is extraordinary because you are preparing for something extraordinary, your baby. In this episode, I share how I help my clients ...
Apr 12, 2023•23 min
Are you making a lot of eggs but when it comes to the end result there are just not a lot of embryos? Today's episode is for you. This is your guide to egg retrievals for many follicles and few embryos. I also talk about what if you are making a lot of eggs and you get some embryos and none of them are normal. Listen in to learn some strategies that you can take to your doctor when discussing your next egg retrieval. What You'll Learn What is considered a higher follicle count? What is normal in...
Mar 29, 2023•32 min
This is advice that can save you $20k. No joke. I just saw it happen with a client Not only is it very specific, and very actionable advice, but this tip I am sharing on the podcast today can be incredibly rewarding because the bigger lesson will help you to advocate for yourself in any situation. Listen in to learn how to optimize your IVF treatments and your life during your fertility treatments, save your own egg retrieval, and save yourself a significant amount of money as a result. What You...
Mar 15, 2023•10 min
Meet Stephanie. After an early pregnancy loss and feeling intuitively like something was not quite right, she went to her fertility doctor and found out there were in fact some issues that were keeping her from getting pregnant. She and her husband continued to try for over 2 years. Stephanie was struggling and fearful and after 3 unsuccessful retrievals she felt like she had hit rock bottom. While doing research on her own she found the FU Project podcast and a lightbulb went off. Could this be...
Mar 01, 2023•36 min
I have been getting a lot of questions recently about what to do about thin uterine lining. In this episode, I share some questions you can be asking yourself and your doctor such as do you actually have a lining issue or is it a protocol issue? What is normal lining for you? What is optimal? Listen in as I share my advice for where to start and how to talk to your doctor if you are looking to build up your lining and give your precious embryos the best chance possible. What You'll Learn Finding...
Feb 15, 2023•19 min
Meet Shyla. After her first child, Shyla struggled to get pregnant with her second. Like a lot of women she tried everything under the sun from supplements to acupressure courses and still wasn’t seeing the results she wanted. Shyla was feeling heartbroken. One day Tasha “magically” appeared in Shyla’s Instagram feed and she decided to schedule a free strategy session with the FU Project. Today Shyla is enjoying being a mom to her TWO boys! Listen in as Shyla speaks with FU Project Client Placem...
Feb 01, 2023•23 min
One of the things that is painfully missing from a lot of people’s fertility journey is information. Getting information from your doctor about yourself can sometimes be very difficult. I am very excited to introduce to you a woman (and her amazing company) who is offering a solution to this problem. Amy Beckley is the founder of Proov, makers of at-home fertility screening with medical-quality diagnostic testing and support that can increase your chances of pregnancy. Amy herself had multiple m...
Jan 11, 2023•54 min
Meet Coryn. Coryn was feeling like many of us do on our fertility journey - anxious, alone, and questioning every decision. It is both easy and totally normal to focus on the questions and the negatives, but with a little guidance you can learn how to focus on things that will actually help your fertility dramatically improve. And these things are not necessarily what you might think! After working with the FU Project team Coryn is now a shining example of one of the messages I am always driving...
Dec 21, 2022•45 min
I am so excited for you to hear this conversation I had with Rachel, a nurse whose passion was working with women to create their families. I believe the information she shares will be both eye-opening and empowering for those on their fertility journey. Rachel was a nurse for two well known (and very different types of) RE doctors, working with hundreds of fertility patients and participating in their journeys for six years. Listen in as Rachel shares tips for working with your RE nurse, some o...
Dec 07, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Meet Courtney. Early in her fertility journey, Courtney tried to conceive naturally with her partner and then decided to do it on her own with a sperm donor instead. Courtney participated in Foundations, our online program which shows you everything you can do to optimize your fertility and saw for herself the benefits and resources the FU Project has to offer. Then, after trying IUI and an unsuccessful round of IVF she signed up for the Blueprint session and deep dive with Tasha. This is when t...
Nov 17, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Woohoo! We have arrived at the 100th episode of The FU Project podcast and that means we have 100 more steps in the direction of my personal mission to level the playing field and empower patients with what to know as they are going into their fertility treatments. For this special episode, we have compiled some of the best clips with the juiciest and most important advice and some super inspiring people. I hope you enjoy and thanks for joining me on this journey! Fertilitites Unite! Resources R...
Nov 10, 2022•50 min
My team and I are always seeking out the absolute best resources available for your fertility journey and I am thrilled to say we have discovered an incredible gem of a site called ReScripted.com. ReScripted is a source for content, community, and commerce when building your family. I was personally excited to find ReScripted RX, which is their source for discounted fertility drugs but that is just the tip of the iceberg that is their offering and wealth of resources for fertility patients. I ha...
Oct 20, 2022•44 min
The mission here at the FU Project is to empower patients with information to help them ask the right questions of their doctors, save them time and money, and feel less alone on their fertility journey. I wish I could work with everyone one-on-one but that is not always an option. So, I have released hundreds of short and long form videos on advice to bring to your fertility journey. When Kelly so sweetly reached out to share that the free content we put out there helped her get and stay pregna...
Oct 05, 2022•27 min
Meet Leslie. Having come from a devastating experience early in her fertility journey, Leslie participated in our 4 Week Fertility Boost Camp and then in Foundations, our online program which shows you everything you can do to optimize your fertility. In our conversation, we talk about her experience with Foundations, what she learned that contributed to her success, and how it changed her life in many areas her life such as her career and her family in additional to her fertility journey Now 27...
Sep 07, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Indie Lee has revolutionized the beauty industry with her line of clean skincare and beauty products. After being diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that was believed to be environmentally derived, Indie had her awakening. A realization that our lifestyle and the environment we live in can not only profoundly impact our overall health, but the health, resilience, and appearance of our skin too. “I always thought about what I was putting in my body, but never truly considered what I wa...
Aug 24, 2022•59 min
