Baby Showers - To Go or No Show

Fertility challenges can impact every area of your life. A common social challenge is deciding whether to attend a baby shower or not. Listen to this Redefining Fertility radio show episode where I talk about my experience with baby showers and birth announcements as well as the common concerns clients have about how to handle social events.

Redefining Fertility Radio Show is hosted by the WIN - Women's Information Network
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Stress & Fertility Radio Show Series

Redefining Fertility Radio Show on The WIN - The Women's Information Network

Discover and dissolve limiting thoughts and beliefs that may be interfering with your ability to conceive.

Experience a refreshing dialogue about fertility while learning effective mind body tools that will help you transform your experience and inspire you to find meaning on your journey.

Join a global conversation with Sue Dumais, a woman who believes in your dream of becoming a Mother and someone who will hold faith for you, no matter what!

Stress & Fertility Series
Research shows the higher a woman’s stress level the less likely she is to get pregnant. Research also suggests that mind-body techniques that elicit a relaxation response such as meditation and yoga can reduce stress and increase a couple’s chance of conceiving.

Tune into this series Stress & Fertility and discover your stress warning signals and learn effective mind body tools that you can use right away to help you reduce stress and anxiety. 

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New inspirational episodes are available each week!

Free downloadable podcasts of each episode is also available on itunes.

Shake it Off!

I am sure you have heard the expression "just shake it off". I hear it a lot when I watch my nephews play sports.  The coach will often say "it's ok, shake it off" to encourage the them to let go of a bad catch or bad call from the referee. It sounds simple and sometimes silly when you think about it but for my self and many of my clients it is an incredible tool to help reduce stress and let go of anxiety.

While this tool may not work for everyone it just might work for you. I would encourage you to do it a few different times and decide whether it resonates for you. If it does then I encourage you to use as often as you can.

Shake It Off!

This is a very playful way to release or shift any stuck energy from your physical body. Like water off a duck’s back this exercise allows you to let go without attachment. Just let it roll off. Anytime you feel frustrated or irritated by something, try this exercise. I promise you will be pleasantly surprised at how effective and easy it is to let go.

Preparation: Lay on your back with your arms and legs in the air. Shake your arms and legs in whatever way feels good. Be guided by your own comfort and move whatever way you want. Shake for about 10-30 seconds then release your arms and legs to the floor. Be aware of the physical sensations. Notice your arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet and toes. Be aware of your emotions. Do you still feel the negative emotion or have your shaken it loose? Repeat as needed.

Modifications: Start with shaking the arms only or legs only.

Option: Shake it off while standing. There are no rules! Just do what feels good. 


Source: Yoga for Fertility Handbook by: Sue Dumais
Photo credit: Adrienne Thiessen of Gemini Visuals