Don't Tell Me To RELAX- Your Fertility Podcast
Don't Tell Me To RELAX- Your Fertility Podcast

Don't Tell Me To RELAX- Your Fertility Podcast

Hannah Pearn

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An award winning, expert-led fertility podcast for anyone who is trying to conceive and tired of being told to “just relax.” Each week, we dive into the science, the stories and the real-life experiences behind infertility. We talk to leading fertility consultants, embryologists, nutritionists, psychologists and researchers — alongside women and couples who are living this journey every single day. But this is more than a podcast. This is also a community by the same name —a supportive space to access education, evidence-based information and connection - all without the "just relax" BS.

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Can Acupuncture Improve Male Fertility?
MAY 8, 2026
Can Acupuncture Improve Male Fertility?
Men in May- this month we will be focusing in on the male side of fertility, culminating in a Live Q&A on June 1st with ⁠Claire Mooney- male fertility expert from Fertility Solutions. I⁠f you would like to join us and ask a question- please ⁠register your details here⁠- and if you have a question for Claire and can't join live then ⁠email me here.In this episode, we explore the role of acupuncture in improving male fertility, hear from Dr Olivia Pojer . Olivia is a Medical Doctor, Acupuncturist and Herbalist - so is able to combine expertise in both Western medicine and Chinese medicine. We how discuss how targeted holistic treatments can enhance sperm quality and overall male health.We discuss-Olivia's background combining Western medicine and Chinese medicineThe scientific evidence supporting acupuncture for fertilityHow acupuncture influences sperm parameters via blood flow, hormones, and oxidative stressPractical approach to consulting with men about fertility treatmentTreatment protocols: duration, frequency, and expected resultsLifestyle factors affecting male fertility, including heat, toxins, and infectionsThe emerging role of semen parameters as markers of long-term male healthFor more Fertility Support & Care:💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fertility online community❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK
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29 MIN
10 Facts Everyone Should Know About Male Fertility
MAY 1, 2026
10 Facts Everyone Should Know About Male Fertility
Men in May- this month we will be focusing in on the male side of fertility, culminating in a Live Q&A on June 1st with Claire Mooney- male fertility expert from Fertility Solutions. If you would like to join us and ask a question- please register your details here- and if you have a question for Claire and can't join live then email me here.In this episode Claire Mooney, CEO of Fertility Solutions. Claire shares expert insights on male fertility, covering sperm development, testing limitations, DNA fragmentation, lifestyle impacts, and more. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the complexities of male reproductive health and improve their chances of conception.We discuss-How sperm development takes 70-90 days and its importance for fertilityThe limitations of semen analysis and what it can and cannot tell youWhat is DNA fragmentation testing and its role in fertility assessmentThe impact of lifestyle factors like smoking, heat, and diet on sperm qualityThe role of microbiome and infections in male fertilityThe frequency of ejaculation needed and its effect on sperm healthThe impact of supplements and diet on reproductive healthMisconceptions about icing testicles and cooling techniquesThe importance of professional interpretation of fertility testsFor more Fertility Support & Care:💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fertility online community❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK
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How Do You Know When Your Fertility Is Improving?
APR 24, 2026
How Do You Know When Your Fertility Is Improving?
You've made lots of changes and you're working really hard to do all you can to support your fertility- but you're still not pregnant- so how do you know it's doing anything?I am with Melanie Cullis, a fertility acupuncturist, to discuss this and what signs and symptoms to look out for- to give you hope and show that all your hard work is making a difference.Mel shares her personal journey and professional expertise on how lifestyle changes and understanding the body's subtle cues that suggest improve ments. We discussThe Goldilocks effect - and what this isThe role of digestion and gut healthThe impact of sleep and nervous system regulationEmotional health and fertilityBody temperature and hormonal balanceFor more Fertility Support & Care:💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fertility online community❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK
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29 MIN
Holding onto Hope- Running for Dylan
APR 10, 2026
Holding onto Hope- Running for Dylan
Holding Onto Hope(this episode is about baby loss)In this episode I am with Anita -Mai Barette. Anita shares her journey through grief, motherhood after loss, and her inspiring marathon fundraising for Evelina Hospital in memory of her son Dylan. Dylan passed away on Christmas Eve 2020 after just 37 days. To celebrate his 6th birthday and to continue his legacy, Anita is running the London Marathon 2026 in his honour and is raising vital funds for the Evelina Children's Hospital, who provided such great care for herself, her husband and Dylan.If you would like to sponsor Anita you can do so here- https://www.justgiving.com/page/dylanslondonmarathon2026For more Fertility Support & Care:❤️ Sands- baby loss charity💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Don't Tell Me To RELAX!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fertility online community❤️ Follow us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more fertility tips and information🧡 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a Discovery Call to find out about working with us 121💛 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 121 in one of our clinics around the UK
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37 MIN