In this episode Jennifer shares what the holidays were like for her during her fertility journey, and the specific tools, boundaries and practices that helped her manage the season.

Key topics discussed:

• Figuring out what was supportive for me, instead of pushing myself into traditions or gatherings that made me feel worse.
• Boundaries will support you, and how to set boundaries you can actually hold.
• Maybe it’s time to create your own traditions, this year or ongoing.
• Self-care isn’t selfish. Learn to prioritize self-care without guilt.
• Do you need to be helped, heard or hugged?
• The holidays may bring a range of feelings, some uncomfortable. Let your emotions move through you instead of judging them.
• In a time that might feel out of control, focus on what you can control.
• Cultivate a connection with gratitude.

Sending you so much love this holiday season. xo

Connect with Jennifer:

• Schedule a free Fertility Support Session
• Follow her on Instagram for more tips and insights: @jennredmondinhc

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Disclaimer: The Cycles and Seasons podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your healthcare professional regarding any symptoms or medical problems you are experiencing.

In this episode Jennifer talks with Julie Grimm, the founder of Spiritual Studies Institute - a center to support individuals in reaching their highest potential and tapping their divine gifts. Through ancient techniques, Julie facilitates healing and awakening within each soul so that they can live in greater alignment with their divine purpose.

Key topics discussed:

• Julie’s faith journey from atheist to scientist to a spiritual awakening, and what that means in her life.
• The connection between faith and courage.
• How you can build or reconnect with faith – in all areas of your life - during a fertility journey or other struggle.
• Coming to an understanding of what “God” is.
• Holding space for unmet expectations without losing hope or faith.
• Starting to build or reconnect with faith when you feel lost, hopeless or disconnected from your body or path.
• Moving from disappointment or grief into healing.
• Deepening your connection to oneness.
• Small daily steps to help you begin to trust the process again when things haven’t gone as planned.

Connect with Julie:

• Spiritualstudiesinstitute.com
• Instagram: @julie.e.grimm

Connect with Jennifer:

• Schedule a free Fertility Support Session
• Follow her on Instagram for more tips and insights: @jennredmondinhc

Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with women in your life who can benefit from this information.

Disclaimer: The Cycles and Seasons podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your healthcare professional regarding any symptoms or medical problems you are experiencing.

For many of us, food becomes more than nourishment, it becomes about comfort and control. And when you're under pressure to “do everything right” when you're trying to conceive, it's easy to slip into guilt or frustration around how you’re eating.

Emotional eating is information; it's your body's way of asking for support. So I'm excited to have Dr. Stephanie Fine on the podcast to talk about what's really going on around emotional eating and your fertility.

Stephanie Fein, MD, is an internist turned weight loss expert helping fertility patients lose weight for higher success rates. With 25 years of experience helping people lose weight and 16 years keeping 50 pounds off herself, Stephanie walks the talk of sustainable weight loss.

As a mom of a 24 week micro-preemie, she knows the emotional rollercoaster of a rough start to motherhood.

Her restriction-free, deprivation-free approach to weight loss is safe and effective for all, during fertility treatments, pregnancy, lactation and beyond. Stephanie works one-on-one with clients all over the country and her Weight Loss for Fertility podcast is in its third year.

Key topics discussed:

• This episode is a judgement free conversation. We’re talking about a subject that our clients and patients deal with frequently and sharing ideas to help and empower you.
• Emotional eating is eating for any reason other than hunger – it can include every emotion. When we’re eating for hunger our body will tell us we’re hungry.
• Many of us learned at a young age that food is a coping mechanism. We’re often taught to manage our emotions with food. It’s not a weakness.
• Emotional eating has many triggers, including stress, disappointment, emotions and boredom. We often don’t realize it’s happening.
• During infertility or fertility treatment, you may be able to anticipate emotional eating triggers. How to notice patterns and gather information regarding hunger and eating to allow you to plan better.
• Learning to trust yourself around food will help you strengthen overall trust in yourself.
• Why you should create a “comfort list”: go-to things that bring your comfort.
• Learning to process and deal with emotions and release self blame is the ultimate way to break the cycle of emotional eating.
• Eating when you’re hungry and stopping when you’re satisfied can support your fertility.

Connect with Stephanie:

• Weight Loss for Fertility Podcast
• StephanieFeinMD.com

Connect with Jennifer:

• Schedule a free Fertility Support Session
• Follow her on Instagram for more tips and insights: @jennredmondinhc

Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with women in your life who can benefit from this information.

Disclaimer: The Cycles and Seasons podcast is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult your healthcare professional regarding any symptoms or medical problems you are experiencing.