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.

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Stress & Fertility Radio Show Series

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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

Our Deepest Fear...

I came home late Sunday night from a weekend in Los Angeles where I experienced a live training event with my mentors and coaches Les Brown and Paul Martinelli. I have learned so much from them since I began the Empowerment Mentorship Program in the spring.

I realized over the weekend that I am playing small. From the outside one would think I am playing big. I have big accomplishments and achieved many goals in my life. Someone looking at my life would think I am doing big things and I would agree they are big and amazings accomplishments but to be completely honest with you, I am actually playing small when you compare it to what I know in my heart I am capable of.

So I have decided to go back to LA this weekend and begin a 6 month speaker training program with Les Brown. He is an international motivational speaker who I know will help me take my career to the next level. He will be my coach and mentor who will support me to reach my dreams and kick me in the butt when I am too afraid to take action. I am being called to do something much larger than what I am currently doing and it is time for me to take action. It is time for me to play big even though I am scared to take the leap! I also know that in taking this next step with Les Brown, it will allow me to move forward with the adoption of my little girl. Doors are opening! The stones are being placed on my path and I am following the path before me with my heart wide open.

I will leave you with one of my favourite piece of inspiration by Marianne Williamson.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.' We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
Marianne Williamson

Chaos, A Sign of New Birth

I wanted a video of the recorded Sunday service I attended at AGAPE in LA. It was such an incredibly warm and welcoming environment. I listened to Rev Michael Beckwith's message again today and it is a powerful one that landed deep in my heart. I thought I would share with you.

The monthly theme was: The Courage to Emerge. Sunday's Topic: Chaos, A Sign of New Birth

On your fertility path there will be chaos, there will be challenges and perceived obstacles. From the chaos something new is wanting to be born. This message has helped me realize that following my calling to speak to the world is not coming at the price of putting my desire to adopt on hold. In fact, it is allowing both my callings to emerge and be born into existence. I need to create an environment within me and
"with out" that will be conducive for it's growth. I am giving birth to a new way of being in my life personally and professionally and on some level it scares me and on a deeper soul level, I know it is time to take the leap and grow my wings on the way down.

I hope video inspires you as much as it has inspired me!

Namaste~ Sue

P.S. If you are unable to watch the entire service Rev Michael Beckwith's message is around the 36 min mark of the video. 

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Fertility Yoga As a Life Practice

It is no secret that dealing with fertility challenges can create a great deal of stress in every area of your life, including your relationship, career, health, social interactions and friendships. The worry and negative thoughts can quickly take over and become all consuming. My intention in writing this article is to give you some tools to use on or off the mat so you can receive the benefits of a regular Fertility Yoga practice no matter where you are.

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Redefining Fertility Radio Show with Sue Dumais

Fertility is very misunderstood and negatively portrayed in media today. Many women deal with this deeply emotional life experience in isolation because people in their life just “don’t get it”. I am passionate about creating awareness and educating others about fertility so that women and couples all over the world can find the support they so desperately seek. It is time to start a global conversation to help redefine fertility and empower women through this challenging life experience.

I want every woman who is struggling to conceive to realize that they are not alone and that their fertility does not have to define who they are. In fact, by redefining fertility you can transform your experience of it all together. Imagine moving from a place of confusion and desperation to a place of empowerment, HOPE and FAITH. I want you to feel inspired to live each day without putting your life on hold. I will help you discover limiting thoughts and beliefs that may be interfering with your ability to conceive and you will learn simple and effective mind body tools to help you transform your fertility journey. You can be a Mother! I believe in you, and I will help you believe in your Self.

Sue Dumais' Redefining Fertility

Radio Show is hosted by

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