What happens when we stop trying to follow someone else’s blueprint and begin listening to the wisdom within ourselves?

In this heartfelt episode of Sacred Fertility Flow, Ashley Holmes sits down with longtime friend, fellow co author of Nourished Wisdom: From Leaders Living in Flow & Fulfillment, and Ayurveda educator and practitioner Hannah Levin for a conversation about nourishment, healing, self trust, family, and the many possibilities life can hold.

Hannah begins by making Ayurveda accessible for those who are new to this ancient wisdom. She explains the five elements and the three doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and why Ayurveda is not a one size fits all diet. Instead, it invites us to understand our unique constitution, listen to our bodies, live more consciously with the seasons and make small, sustainable changes that support greater balance.

Hannah also shares the personal health experience that changed the direction of her life. After being diagnosed with high grade cervical dysplasia and being told she needed surgery, she chose to advocate for herself, seek another medical opinion and explore other options. Her experience ultimately became a catalyst for learning Ayurveda and discovering the work she was meant to share with other women.

Ashley and Hannah then travel to India through conversation, exploring what it was like for Hannah to experience the culture where Ayurveda originated, her time at an Ayurvedic healing centre and the profound sense of connection she experienced there.

The conversation also returns to Nourished, where Hannah wrote about her evolution from depletion, lack and self doubt toward a life of joy, beauty, nourishment and meaning.

And then comes one of the most personal parts of the conversation: Hannah’s experience as a bonus mom.

Hannah shares honestly about joining a family with two children, the fulfillment and joy she has found in helping raise them, the challenges and moments of isolation, and the tremendous lessons she has learned along the way. Her story opens a much needed conversation about the many ways family, motherhood, love and belonging can look.

At its heart, this episode is about possibility.

Hannah leaves listeners with a powerful reminder: we are never stuck. There are always options, perspective shifts and different ways of moving through life.

What if we allowed ourselves to become seeds of potentiality and asked not only, “What is happening?” but “What is possible?”

This is a conversation about Ayurveda, healing, nourishment, self knowledge, motherhood, family, dharma and trusting that life may have a different path waiting for us than the one we originally imagined.

✨ Connect with Hannah and explore her free Dosha Quiz: https://heartfeltwellbeing.com

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✨ Listen to the Audible Chapter of Fertile in Mind, Body & Spirit:

https://subscribepage.io/nourished-reading

What if your body isn't failing you? What if it's communicating with you?

This conversation with Sarah Lascano is about so much more than energy medicine.

Sarah is a best-selling author, doctor-trusted energy medicine expert, and creator of The Lascano Method™. After experiencing a major health crisis during her first pregnancy and being told by doctors that there was nothing more they could do, Sarah began exploring a much bigger picture of health- one that included the physical, emotional, mental, and energetic body.

In this episode, we bring that perspective into the fertility journey.

What happens when you've spent months or years tracking, testing, researching and trying to find the answer and your relationship with your body has become one of frustration, fear or disappointment?

Sarah and Ashley explore the difference between striving and flow, and why constantly trying to control an outcome can make it harder to hear the quieter information available within us.

We talk about “static” in the body, unresolved emotions, nervous system regulation, subconscious patterns, intuition and what it means to actually listen when your body is trying to get your attention.

Sarah shares a simple practice you can use before bed to create 30–60 seconds of space to ask:

What do I need to know? What do I need to connect with? What do I need to process?

The conversation also explores what happens when we've been given a diagnosis, prognosis or statistic and begin to mistake that information for the boundaries of what is possible.

And perhaps most importantly, we talk about agency.

Not blaming yourself for your fertility journey.

Not ignoring medical care.

Not pretending difficult experiences don't exist.

But recognizing that there may be more available to you when you begin looking within, processing what you've been carrying, calming the noise and allowing yourself to receive guidance.

For me, this was one of those conversations where the questions seemed to arrive exactly when they needed to. Sarah and I repeatedly found ourselves saying, “Yes. Exactly.”

There were more than a few goosebumps moments.

If you've ever wondered whether your body is working against you, this conversation invites you to consider a different possibility:

What if your body is communicating with you and learning to listen could change the way you experience your fertility journey?

Sarah's free gift: Activate Your Energy a guided audio to help you calm your nervous system, reconnect with your body and create space for greater regulation and wellbeing.

https://www.rayzenenergy.com/activate-your-energy-gift

Connect with Sarah: The Lascano Method™ Connect with Ashley: Sacred Fertility Flow

What if infertility isn't one problem to solve, but a puzzle with multiple pieces?

In this episode of Sacred Fertility Flow, Ashley Holmes welcomes Dr. Kela Smith, PhD, a women's health and fertility expert who specializes in fertility, hormone health and root-cause healing.

This conversation is also a beautiful full-circle moment. Ashley and Dr. Kela have connected through the years, with Ashley previously appearing on Dr. Kela's Hormone Puzzle Podcast and speaking at her Solving Infertility Summit. Now, they come together on Sacred Fertility Flow to explore what may be missing when women are searching for answers about their fertility.

Dr. Kela shares the personal fertility journey that led her to develop the Hormone Puzzle Method and explains why she believes fertility challenges often require us to look beyond reproductive hormones alone.

Ashley and Dr. Kela explore what can be missed when a woman is told her tests are "normal," including nutrition, gut health, nutrient absorption, stress, nervous system regulation, sleep, exercise, environmental factors and the internal cellular environment.

They also dive into Dr. Kela's six fertility non-negotiables, why fertility optimization isn't about doing everything perfectly, the importance of considering male fertility, and how small, consistent changes can help women feel more empowered in their health journey.

And in a particularly meaningful part of the conversation, Ashley asks Dr. Kela what Sacred Fertility Flow means to her after years of personal and professional experience in the fertility space.

Dr. Kela also shares about her new book, Solving Your Infertility Puzzle, and her free Fertility Puzzle Assessment designed to help women identify where they may want to focus next.

If you've been told "everything looks normal" but you're still searching for answers, this conversation offers another way to look at your fertility journey, not as something that is wrong with you, but as an opportunity to understand your body more deeply.

💚 Take Dr. Kela's FREE Fertility Puzzle Assessment: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/quiz

📖 Learn more about Dr. Kela Smith and her work: https://hormonepuzzlesociety.com/

💚 Connect with Ashley:

If you're navigating your own fertility journey and would like to explore working together, visit to learn https://www.holisticfertility.ca/ more about Ashley's 1:1 Holistic Fertility Coaching.

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What if “unexplained infertility” isn't the end of the conversation?

In this episode of Sacred Fertility Flow, Ashley Holmes reconnects with Vanessa Noemi Parrado: Homeopath, Reiki Master, Intuitive and NLP Coach with 25 years of experience in natural healing.

Together, they explore what it can mean to look at fertility through a wider lens: the whole person rather than simply the reproductive system.

Vanessa shares her journey into homeopathy and her perspective on symptoms, root causes and individualized care. They discuss unexplained infertility, past health experiences, birth control and medication history, gut and liver health, hormones, nervous system depletion, stress, nourishment and the ways modern women are often expected to live in a constant state of doing.

They also have an honest conversation about IVF, the emotional toll of infertility treatment and the belief that IVF is the only, or inevitable path to becoming a parent.

One of the most powerful messages Vanessa leaves listeners with is simple:

“Don’t take a medical sentence as the last word ever.”

This isn't a conversation about a magic pill or a one-size-fits-all solution. It's an invitation to become curious, explore further, advocate for yourself and consider what your body and health history may be telling you.

If you've ever been told your infertility is “unexplained,” this conversation may give you a new perspective to consider.

Connect with Ashley Holmes: Holistic Fertility Coach Email: yogaforfertility7@gmail.com

Website: https://www.holisticfertility.ca/

Connect with Vanessa Noemi Parrado:

Email: artemisa0@hotmail.com

This episode reflects Vanessa's professional perspective and clinical experiences. It is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

Can emotional eating actually be your body's way of asking for safety—not more discipline?

In this episode of Sacred Fertility Flow, Ashley Holmes sits down with Trauma-Informed Emotional Eating Coach, Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Master NLP Practitioner Denise Morrison for a compassionate conversation about the often-overlooked connection between emotional eating, nervous system regulation, and fertility.

Denise shares her personal infertility journey and how healing childhood trauma, changing her inner dialogue, and creating safety within her body became a pivotal part of her path to motherhood. Together, Ashley and Denise explore why emotional eating isn't a lack of willpower, how chronic stress impacts hormone health and fertility, and the hidden cost of constantly trying to "do everything right."

They also discuss the pressure many women face to lose weight before conceiving, the emotional toll of fertility treatments, the "good girl" burnout so many women experience, and why rebuilding trust with your body is an essential part of healing.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why emotional eating is often a nervous system response—not a character flaw • How stress, trauma, and subconscious beliefs can influence fertility • What Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is and how it supports healing • The connection between gut health, hormones, and emotional wellbeing • Why self-compassion is more powerful than self-criticism • Practical ways to create more safety, resilience, and trust in your body

Whether you're trying to conceive naturally, preparing for IVF, navigating secondary infertility, or simply longing to feel more at peace in your body, this conversation offers hope, validation, and gentle reminders that healing begins by listening to your body—not fighting against it.

Connect with Denise Morrison

Website: https://deniselynnmorrison.com

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What if the fertility journey is inviting you to remember who you truly are?

In this episode of Sacred Fertility Flow, Ashley Holmes sits down with yoga teacher, meditation guide, somatic practitioner, author, and artist Yvette Lehmann for a thoughtful conversation about self-discovery, healing, and reconnecting with your authentic self through yoga, meditation, and creativity.

Yvette shares her powerful concept of "The Great Forgetting and The Great Remembering"—the idea that many of us lose touch with our true nature through conditioning, expectations, and life experiences, and that practices like yin yoga, restorative yoga, meditation, and creative expression can help us find our way back.

Together, Ashley and Yvette explore how these practices can support women navigating infertility, IVF, secondary infertility, and other fertility challenges by creating space to listen to the body's wisdom, process emotions, and cultivate greater self-awareness.

They discuss the difference between active and receptive yoga practices, the importance of learning to receive, and how meditation can help quiet the noise of the mind so we can hear what our bodies are trying to tell us. Yvette also shares how creativity—including mandala drawing, art, and journaling—can reveal patterns, beliefs, and insights that support healing and personal growth.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• What "The Great Forgetting and The Great Remembering" means
• How yin yoga and restorative yoga support emotional wellbeing and nervous system regulation
• Why receiving is a practice, especially for women who are used to giving
• How meditation helps you connect with your body's wisdom
• The power of shifting from "Why is this happening to me?" to "What is this here to teach me?"
• Why allowing emotions to be felt is an important part of healing
• How creativity, art, and mandala drawing can support self-discovery and awarenessWays to cultivate curiosity and compassion during the fertility journey

Whether you're trying to conceive, moving through fertility treatments, or simply seeking a deeper connection with yourself, this conversation offers gentle reminders about the wisdom that already exists within you.

Connect with Yvette and explore her writing, guided meditations, and creative offerings through her Substack community. https://substack.com/@yvettelehmann?utm_source=global-search

Connect with Ashley via her new website. https://www.holisticfertility.ca/

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Preparing for pregnancy isn't just about getting a positive pregnancy test — it's about creating the healthiest possible foundation for yourself and your future child.

In this episode of the Sacred Fertility Flow Podcast, Ashley Holmes welcomes maternal health advocate, author, and founder of the Pre-Motherhood Movement, Khristee Rich, for a thoughtful conversation about preparing the body, mind, and spirit for conception.

Drawing from her own experience of overcoming a life-altering chronic illness through holistic healing, Khristee shares why she believes women deserve better education about fertility, pregnancy, and the entire perinatal journey—not just conception.

Together, Ashley and Khristee explore:

• Why conception is only the beginning of the journey
• How chronic stress, lifestyle, and nutrition influence fertility and pregnancy
• Why both partners play an essential role in preconception health
• The impact of epigenetics on future generations
• Natural nutrition, prenatal preparation, and supporting overall wellness
• The importance of joy, presence, and trusting divine timing
• How to advocate for yourself within the healthcare system
• Practical ways to prepare for pregnancy in the months before trying to conceive

This episode is a reminder that fertility is about far more than reproductive health. It's about supporting your whole self so you can enter pregnancy feeling informed, empowered, and connected to your body.

Whether you're just beginning your fertility journey, preparing for IVF, navigating unexplained infertility, or looking for a more holistic approach to conception, this conversation offers both practical guidance and compassionate encouragement.

Connect with Ashley: Website: https://www.holisticfertility.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_holmes3202/

Connect with Khristee: Website: http://www.thedancingcurtain.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/khristeerich Substack: https://khristeerich.substack.com/

Meditation is Medicine for the Mind.

If you've ever believed you "can't meditate," this episode is for you.

In this heartfelt solo episode of Sacred Fertility Flow, holistic fertility coach Ashley Holmes explores how meditation can become one of the most transformative practices on your fertility journey, not because it guarantees pregnancy, but because it changes the way you experience uncertainty, stress, and the waiting.

Ashley shares how meditation supports the nervous system, why it helps regulate chronic stress, and how it cultivates greater resilience, presence, and self-trust while navigating infertility, secondary infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, or trying to conceive naturally.

She also explores a variety of meditation practices, including breath awareness, chakra meditation, visualization, Yoga Nidra, Loving Kindness meditation, and mantra meditation, so you can discover an approach that feels aligned with you.

Drawing upon the timeless wisdom of the Yoga Sutras, Sankara Bhagavadpada, Krishnamurti, and Madhu Sai, Ashley weaves together ancient philosophy with practical guidance to help you understand how meditation can become a way of living, rather than simply another item on your wellness checklist.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why meditation is medicine for the mind • How stress impacts the fertility journey • The connection between meditation and the nervous system • Different meditation styles and their unique benefits • How to know if your meditation practice is truly working • Why your fertility journey can become a profound path of spiritual growth • Simple ways to begin a sustainable meditation practice today

Whether you're new to meditation or have an established practice, this episode offers compassionate guidance and practical tools to help you cultivate more peace, presence, and trust, wherever you are on your fertility journey.

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