In today's episode, Cassie discusses acupuncture for fertility with Dr. James Vitale.  Dr. James Vitale D.Ac has had a lifelong passion for health and  fitness, which drew him to the healing arts. After living and studying  in Japan and China for several years, he returned to his home on Long  Island and has been serving the Long Island community for over 20 years.  His extensive knowledge in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, NAET, Nutrition  and Qigong allows him to offer a more comprehensive approach to health  and wellness.  James travels back to Japan regularly to further his  studies of Acupuncture, Healing and martial arts. James  was inspired to specialize in fertility by personal challenges of  conceiving. Having experienced the pain and despair of a diagnosis and  ultimately the joy of a successful conception and childbirth, he truly  understands what couples are experiencing. It is his mission to help as  many couples as possible overcome the obstacles to parenthood. https://suffolkcountyacupuncture.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SuffolkCountyAcupuncture/ instagram @suffolkcountyacupuncture

Today my guest is Lisa Pineda, creator of Yoga For Fertility.  Lisa offers programs, classes, and personal consultations to enhance the  chances for healthy conception and birth through yoga, breath work, and  meditation. Yoga for Fertility grew from Lisa’s struggles trying  to get pregnant. After trying for over a year, she’d been told she had  only a 10% chance of success even with IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), but refused to accept that because she had gotten pregnant yet miscarried before. After a year of undergoing fertility tests, medications and stress, Lisa got pregnant. Today, she is the proud  mother of a young son, Eli. Lisa is also the host of The Dismantling You podcast, a two-time TEDx speaker, a yoga and meditation coach, the executive  producer of the documentary "The Yogi,” a global retreat Leader, and a  yoga and meditation guide on InsightTimer.​ Check out Lisa at her website LisaPinedaYoga.com and you can purchase a copy of her new book Finally F*cking Fertile here.

This week, Cassie is joined by special guest Katrina Lelli, a spiritual life guide and transformation coach. Katrina dives in to the power behind the mind-body-spiritual connection, and how connecting, no matter what you believe, can help transform and heal you along your fertility journey.  Katrina is also the host of The Magic Within podcast. Find out more at her website here or follow her on Instagram. 

Summer solstice is here! This is a time of celebrating light, life, and fertility. This season brings warmth and the bounty of nature. Here are 4 summer solstice fertility rituals that you can use to set intentions for the new season while TTC. 

This often overlooked mineral has been linked to big issues with infertility and causing thyroid dysfunctions. Studies have found deficiency resulted in a 46% in chances of conception each month in women with infertility. Holy shit! That's a big impact. We're going to discuss how this mineral impacts your body, the role it plays in fertility, and how to naturally add more of it to your diet so you can increase your chances of getting pregnant.  Coming up this summer is my 12-week fertility reset program. I have 5 spots available. If you're looking to restore your fertility, quiet those all-consuming, anxious thoughts in your mind, and heal your heart through your journey, head over to The Fertility Witch and apply to work with me. 

Discovering these 3 things before TTC can save time and sometimes unnecessary heartbreak. Cassie discusses how having the knowledge about your body and your lifestyle can make a big difference in your fertility journey and help you feel empowered while getting pregnant. 

Does dieting drive you crazy? Hands up if following a really strict fertility meal plan is not working for you! Instead of depriving yourself of what your body wants, leading to even more stress, there is another way. Something I like to call the fertility anti-diet - how you can balance hormone health and improve fertility WITHOUT following a super strict, miserable, cookie cutter meal plan. 

This week, I'm joined by a very special guest, Dr. Leah Gordon, who was recently featured on HBO's "Not So Pretty" documentary concerning the harmful chemicals in our beauty care products and the havoc they're wreaking on our health - especially fertility health.  Research shows that toxins in our every day products are building up in our bloodstreams causing reproductive ramifications in males and females for generations to come. But don't panic! Dr. Leah and I discuss the worst chemicals to ditch, healthier alternatives, and how to stay sane while switching to low-tox products. The struggle is real and can cause imbalance and anxiety. Reclaim Your Life While TTC at my free 5-day event starting May 15. I'll be sharing even more sanity-saving tips to navigate the products impacting fertility PLUS the mind-body techniques proven to ease ttc stress right now. Visit thefertilitywitch.com/free to reserve your spot! We're diving deep into all of the above in this episode, plus Dr. Leah shares her experience with IVF due to her husband's male-factor infertility.  Dr. Leah Gordon is a naturopathic and functional medicine doctor and fertility consultant. As the owner of Womanhood Wellness, she specializes in natural fertility, natural IVF support, root-cause hormone balancing, and integrative women’s reproductive health. Visit www.womanhoodwellness.com for lab work and fertility resources. Follow her on Instagram and TikTok at @drleahgordon

Is this you? You're doing everything right, but it never seems to be enough. So you try to do more and more to get pregnant until infertility has completely taken over your life. There's a better way. In part 1 of this series, I'll share the missing piece in fertility care that can help you get back to feeling like yourself again while improving your chances of conception. Start getting the powerful tools to reclaim your life at my free 5-day event starting May 15. Visit www.thefertilitywitch.com/free to reserve your spot

It's National Infertility Awareness Week! While conversations around infertility are all over social media, you may be having some chats of your own with friends and family. Friends may not always understand your journey and tense subjects may come up. These conversations can be tough, but with 4 simple steps you can have better communication and support from your friends, while protecting your mental health. Looking for a supportive group of others like you? Come join our new private Facebook group, The Fertility Support Coven.