Why It Matters To Give Up Alcohol While You Are TTC

Why It Matters To Give Up Alcohol While You Are TTC

Mary Wagstaff joins us this week as we're digging into how to quit drinking so you can optimize chances of pregnancy success.

Did you know that studies have found even drinking as few as 4 alcoholic drinks per week – decreases IVF live birth rate?

Plus alcohol has been shown to decrease the quality, quantity, and motility of sperm.

But how do we commit and remove alcohol from our routine and equally as important how do we navigate social situations where we may feel pressure to imbibe?

In this episode you'll learn:

1) How the cravings for alcohol change throughout the menstrual cycle. Why it's not our fault.

2) How to finally deal with the societal pressure of drinking.

3) Why chasing the buzz of nostalgia (i.e. drinking is the only way we can have fun).

Excited that our LIVE Fertility Diet Challenge is launching on Nov 8th. You'll receive newly designed chef-prepared recipes (perfect for fall and curated to optimize fertility). There will be daily motivation, guidance, and support from the Fab Fertile Team. Join the Fertility Diet Challenge here>>>>http://fertilitydietfreebie.com/

----

Apply here to work with us - https://bit.ly/getpregnantpodcast During our call we'll be discussing what you have tried so far and where you've faced challenges.

This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

However, to reassure you – on this call we won't be digging into the trauma associated with infertility/miscarriage/loss – rather we are focused on solutions and an ACTION PLAN as to how our Fab Fertile Method can help you get pregnant naturally.

----

TIMESTAMPS:

06:00- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND MARY WAGSTAFF'S BIO

06:46- MARY'S PERSONAL STORY WITH ALCOHOL & WELLNESS

The power of intentional breath and how we connect with the world around us

How alcohol can become a crutch and uncovering the "divine femanine"

"The door into the feminine opened my heart."

Why she doesn't believe in "normal drinking"

How she "flipped the switch" and was able to give up alcohol

Discovering when alcohol is not serving you and being in pursuit of something more meaningful

"Let's throw a better party than alcohol ever could."

Blow your own mind! And find relief!

19:42- WHAT STUDIES HAVE FOUND WITH DRINKING AND FERTILITY

21:01- HOW DO WE STOP DRINKING?

The first place to start is compassion- understanding our emotions!

"No one has ever created long lasting change by shaming themselves into it. That's why willpower does not work."

Getting curious about WHY we want to drink and the mind-body connection to consider

"If you focus on what you don't have you will never have enough."

The conviction of commitment and honoring the rhythm of your body (and cycle)

Using your values to strengthen your commitment to stop drinking

Getting to know your cycles & the nature of who you are

Finding fun without alcohol (and it's ALL what you make of it!)

30:27- THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE AND HOW THAT RELATES TO ALCOHOL

"Our cyclical nature is a beautiful thing to pay attention to."

Asking what your body really needs right now & "emotional embodiment"

Paying attention to your cycle and not shaming it

Ideas on how to track your cycle and energy

Giving yourself permission to take care of yourself

40:41- THE SOCIAL STIGMA AND PRESSURE TO DRINK

The hypothetical worry of being judged & selling ourselves short

Choosing what you want to do (and standing by it)

"Being emotional is what makes us human."

"If we didn't have emotions everything would be meaningless."

How our thoughts affect our vibration and emotions

Analyzing the circles you are in and the relationships you have

55:06- MARY'S FAVORITE RESOURCES + THOUGHTS ON ESSENTIAL OILS

1:00:22- WHERE TO CONNECT WITH MARY AND FREE GIFT

----

Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/

---

Got questions? Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success.

---

Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby.

----

LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview SHARE: Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!

HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW! Love the show? You'll really love Sarah's resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/ ---- Related Episodes: Fab Fertile Method - https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/ How to Address Biochemical Stress To Optimize Pregnancy Success - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-address-biochemical-stress-to-optimize-pregnancy-success/ How To Optimize This Hormone To Improve Egg Health - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-optimize-this-hormone-to-improve-egg-health/

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(564)

IVF Failure Often Starts Before Stimulation Begins

IVF Failure Often Starts Before Stimulation Begins

IVF stimulation doesn't create egg quality. It reveals it. Most people think an IVF cycle starts on day one of stimulation. Biologically, that's already too late. You were told the protocol would be...

20 Heinä 8min

Embryo Arrest: Why Embryos Stop Growing Before Day 5

Embryo Arrest: Why Embryos Stop Growing Before Day 5

The fertilization report looked good. You had eggs. They fertilized. Day three looked fine. Then came the call. Nothing made it past day five, or one did, and it was graded poor, and the cycle was ove...

13 Heinä 16min

Low AMH and Failed IVF? Pregnant Naturally at AMH 0.27 ng/mL

Low AMH and Failed IVF? Pregnant Naturally at AMH 0.27 ng/mL

You were told your AMH is low, and maybe that IVF was your only option. Maybe you went through it, and it did not work. Maybe you already have one child and have been told this time is different. And ...

6 Heinä 8min

Low AMH, Failed IVF, Told Donor Eggs? The Nervous System Behind Your Numbers

Low AMH, Failed IVF, Told Donor Eggs? The Nervous System Behind Your Numbers

Low AMH, failed IVF, or told donor eggs, and still no real explanation for why? This episode looks at the system a standard fertility workup rarely checks: the nervous system, and how chronic stress a...

29 Kesä 14min

Told It Was Unexplained? 9 Tests Your Miscarriage Workup Skipped

Told It Was Unexplained? 9 Tests Your Miscarriage Workup Skipped

You were told to try again. Maybe you were told it was bad luck, or to wait until it happened a third time before anyone would look. Here is what changed this year. In 2026, the American Society for ...

22 Kesä 18min

Told Donor Eggs? 11 Things Your Clinic Probably Missed

Told Donor Eggs? 11 Things Your Clinic Probably Missed

For most people, donor eggs is at the bottom of the list. It is not where you wanted to land. And if your clinic is recommending it, something in you is saying there has to be more to look at first. H...

15 Kesä 15min

Multiple Failed IVF And Told Donor Eggs? The System Your Clinic Never Looked At

Multiple Failed IVF And Told Donor Eggs? The System Your Clinic Never Looked At

You have done IVF more than once. Maybe twice. Maybe three times. Maybe more. Each cycle they tweaked the protocol. Higher dose. Lower dose. Different stimulation drug. Different trigger. Added growth...

8 Kesä 12min

How Long Should I Try With My Own Eggs Before Donor Eggs?

How Long Should I Try With My Own Eggs Before Donor Eggs?

Your clinic told you donor eggs. You walked out wondering how much time you actually have left. Whether waiting six months means missing your window. Whether trying with your own eggs one more time is...

1 Kesä 9min

Suosittua kategoriassa Terveys ja hyvinvointi

unicast
tiedenaiset-podcast
psykopodiaa-podcast
rss-pitaisko-erota
vakeva-elama-viisaampi-mieli-vahvempi-keho
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
meditaatiot-suomeksi
rss-seksicast
terapiassa
selviytyjat-tarinoita-elamasta
rss-kuumilla-aalloilla
rss-uplevel-by-sonja-hannus
rss-pt-paahtio
rss-mighty-finland-podcast
rss-sanelunpurku-podcast
rss-rentoudu-podcast-rentoutumiseen-hanna-viljanmaa
katilon-kahvitunti
fitnesskulmapodcast
traumapodi
rss-nautinto