190: Stuck on the Infertility Hamster Wheel? How to Break Free and Finally Move Forward - With Katie Redding, FDN-P

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with practitioner Katie Redding to unpack one of the most frustrating patterns we see in our practice - women feeling stuck, spinning their wheels, and not getting anywhere on their fertility journey. We explore the root causes of this "hamster wheel" dynamic, including mistrust of practitioners, fragmented testing, and unhealed trauma patterns that lead to self-reliance and burnout. We also share clinical insights on what’s often missed in conventional care and why having a personalized strategy is the missing piece. If you’re feeling exhausted, stuck, or overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this episode will give you a fresh perspective and clear next steps.

ABOUT DR. JANE’S PRACTICE:

Dr. Jane is a Naturopathic Doctor and a Natural Fertility Expert. She and her team of expert practitioners help couples navigate infertility for 1+ years, get to the root cause of their struggles, heal, and bring healthy babies home.

After having a family member struggle with infertility and experiencing a miscarriage herself, Dr. Jane realized how little support and education women receive. She is on a mission to change that. Since 2020, she has dedicated her practice to fertility, where she and her practitioners work with couples 1:1, running functional lab work, customizing treatment plans, and providing her couples with the support they need to get pregnant, have a stress-free pregnancy, and have a healthy baby.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Hamster Wheel of Infertility

03:04 Trust Issues in Fertility Treatment

05:51 The Role of Trauma in Infertility

09:03 Clinical Insights and Gaps in Treatment

12:01 The Importance of Comprehensive Testing

14:57 Navigating the Labyrinth of Lab Tests

17:58 The Emotional Toll of Infertility

21:04 Finding the Right Practitioner

23:44 The Power of Data in Healing

26:55 The Need for Continuous Learning

30:03 Closing Thoughts on Fertility and Healing

TAKEAWAYS:

Women often feel stuck in their infertility journey.

Mistrust of practitioners can hinder progress.

Individualized treatment plans are crucial for success.

Trauma can impact a person's ability to receive help.

Many women have not had comprehensive testing done.

The timing of tests is critical for accurate results.

Data-driven approaches can enhance treatment effectiveness.

Emotional exhaustion is common in infertility journeys.

Finding a trustworthy practitioner is essential.

Continuous learning and adaptation are key in treatment.

ABOUT NATURAL FERTILITY:

Pregnancy is a natural process, so if it’s not happening or it’s not sticking, something is missing.  Join Dr. Jane, a naturopathic doctor and a natural fertility expert, every Tuesday at 9 am for insightful case studies, expert interviews, and practical tips on optimizing your fertility naturally. 

If you’ve been struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, women’s health issues, or just want to be proactive and prepare yourself for the next big chapter in your life… this show is for you.

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Individualized care is essential for effective treatment of chronic fertility issues.