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Fertility Finesse: The Insider Story

Helena Tubridy
Fertility Finesse: The Insider Story
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  • How Your Thyroid Shapes or Breaks Your Fertility:
    Tiny Gland, Mighty Impact — with Dr. Shandeep MomiIn this episode of Fertility Finesse, I’m joined by Dr. Shandeep Momi; a Dublin-based GP and founder of Functional Thyroid Care, who’s redefining how we understand and optimise thyroid health for fertility AND pregnancy..Dr Momi opens up about his deeply personal story that shaped his clinical mission: his wife’s long, difficult journey to a Hashimoto’s diagnosis, and the gaps they uncovered in conventional thyroid care. From that experience came his passion to bridge science with a truly integrative, patient-centred approach.We explore why “normal” thyroid blood results don’t always mean optimal reproductive health, how deeper testing can reveal hidden imbalances, and why thyroid function is so crucial for fertility, hormone balance, and energy. Dr Momi breaks down what most people, and many clinics STILL miss, and offers practical insights to help you ask better questions, get better answers, and take charge of your thyroid story.If you’ve ever been told your thyroid is “fine” but you still need answers, this episode is a must-listen.Fertility Finesse is your go-to podcast for smart, straight-talking conversations about fertility, IVF, miscarriage, and everything that comes with navigating this emotional rollercoaster.Hosted by internationally recognised fertility coach, trauma therapist, and former midwife Helena Tubridy, the show blends medical accuracy with lived experience. Expect expert guests from reproductive medicine, psychology, and allied fields, alongside practical mindset tools and strategies Helena has honed through years of guiding clients worldwide.Clear insights, compassionate guidance, and the occasional reality check to help you cut through the overwhelm and actually feel more in control of your journey.Whether you’re just starting out, deep into treatment, or finding your way after loss, Fertility Finesse empowers you with the knowledge, support, and confidence to advocate for your fertility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Seven Kids, One Voice? Jen Hogan on Fertility, Loss & Parenting Reality
    On this episode of Fertility Finesse, I’m joined by the brilliant Jen Hogan, Irish Times journalist, broadcaster, author, podcast host and... mum of seven!Jen is known for her sharp insights and her warm, no-nonsense take on the realities of family life, motherhood, and everything in between.She’s a powerful voice in breaking the silence around the real challenges facing parents and what really matters; topics that often get swept under the rug. Her best-selling book The Real Mum’s Guide to Surviving Parenthood and her TV and radio work give countless parents accurate info, a sense of solidarity, honesty, and sometimes the laugh they desperately need.In our conversation, Jen shares both her journey, navigating pregnancy loss, the challenges of secondary infertility, post-natal anxiety and depression, a career change, and the juggle of a big family alongside a demanding career. She brings her trademark mix of warmth, wit, and hard-earned wisdom to some of the most important conversations in parenting and fertility today.If you’ve ever felt unseen in your fertility or parenthood journey, or just longed for a voice that tells it like it is, without scaring the living daylights out of you then this episode is for you.Fertility Finesse is your go-to podcast for smart, straight-talking conversations about fertility, IVF, miscarriage, and everything that comes with navigating this emotional rollercoaster.Hosted by internationally recognised fertility coach, trauma therapist, and former midwife Helena Tubridy, the show blends medical accuracy with lived experience. Expect expert guests from reproductive medicine, psychology, and allied fields, alongside practical mindset tools and strategies Helena has honed through years of guiding clients worldwide.Clear insights, compassionate guidance, and the occasional reality check to help you cut through the overwhelm and actually feel more in control of your journey.Whether you’re just starting out, deep into treatment, or finding your way after loss, Fertility Finesse empowers you with the knowledge, support, and confidence to advocate for your fertility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Claire Walsh on IVF, Speaking out, and Survival
    🎙️ Fertility Finesse Episode: Claire Walsh – Holding Her Breath Through IVFWhat happens when a world-record free diver, author, and mindset coach finds herself facing one of the greatest challenges of all, not 60 metres below the surface,but within the world of fertility treatment?In this unflinchingly honest episode, Claire Walsh joins me (our first time to meet in person) to reflect on her deeply personal experience of IVF:“It was unlike anything I’d ever experienced.” From holding her breath in freediving to holding it in the clinic waiting room, Claire brings her signature depth, humour, and poetic insight to a subject so many still whisper about. She opens up about the emotional whiplash of hormone swings, the disorienting blur of appointments, the loneliness of hope and loss—and why she knew, “If ever I get through this, I’m going to talk about it.” The floodgates opened on Instagram when Claire shared what she had gone through. A brave decision to help others. Claire is a joy to speak with and we've had a few conversations lasting hours...🎧 In this episode, we explore:• How fertility treatment rattles even a seasoned resilience expert• Why being a ‘strong woman’ doesn’t protect you from the heartbreak of IVF• The pressure to “just be grateful” and stay silent• What helped Claire re-anchor herself during her toughest moments• Surviving in a medicalised system• Coming to terms with facing life without a childClaire doesn’t sugar-coat the experience. Instead, she tells it as it with her signature raw honesty, tenderness, and a refusal to hide her vulnerability.This is a conversation for anyone who wonders, “Why is this happening to me? Is it just me”—and for those supporting someone they love through it.🔗 About Claire:Claire is an 8-time national freediving record-holder, Buteyko breathwork coach, TEDx speaker, and bestselling author of Under Water: How Holding My Breath Taught Me to Live. I adored this book and highly recommend you read it!She brings the full force of her creative, physical, and emotional intelligence into every conversation and this one is no exception.🌊 Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to IVF and fertility challenges. Please listen with care.🗝️ If you’re navigating fertility yourself, know that you are not alone—and that finding your voice is part of finding your power.—📲 Subscribe, share, and tag me on Instagram @helenatubridy with your thoughts and experiences.#FertilityFinesse #ClaireWalsh #IVFJourney #RealTalkFertility #HoldingYourBreath #MindsetMatters #BreakTheSilence #EmbodiedResilience #FertilityCoachIreland #HelenaTubridy #FertilityPodcast #MentalHealthMattersFertility Finesse is your go-to podcast for smart, straight-talking conversations about fertility, IVF, miscarriage, and everything that comes with navigating this emotional rollercoaster.Hosted by internationally recognised fertility coach, trauma therapist, and former midwife Helena Tubridy, the show blends medical accuracy with lived experience. Expect expert guests from reproductive medicine, psychology, and allied fields, alongside practical mindset tools and strategies Helena has honed through years of guiding clients worldwide.Clear insights, compassionate guidance, and the occasional reality check to help you cut through the overwhelm and actually feel more in control of your journey.Whether you’re just starting out, deep into treatment, or finding your way after loss, Fertility Finesse empowers you with the knowledge, support, and confidence to advocate for your fertility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Supplements with Substance: What Actually Supports Fertility?
    So delighted to welcome Mark Whitney, founder of Pillar Healthcare, to Fertility Finesse, especially as he and his partner just welcomed their second baby!Huge congratulations, and heartfelt thanks for making time to share his insights during this incredibly special (and sleep-deprived!) chapter.Mark is the driving force behind pre-Conceive and my respected sponsor for this FFS podcast series. It's the first fertility supplement in Europe to be independently tested in a clinical trial. Over three years of research, pre-Conceive was shown to improve key fertility parameters in both women and men, making it a major milestone in evidence-based reproductive support.With a passion for the periconceptional period - those vital months before and around conception - Mark brings both professional expertise and personal dedication to improving reproductive outcomes, not just for today’s intending parents.Outside of Pillar Healthcare, Mark collaborates with academic institutions, serving on the board of a research and incubation centre exploring new treatments in restorative reproductive medicine.This episode is packed with practical, grounded guidance and a lot of heart. I'm so grateful to Mark for sharing his knowledge and guidance with you all.💊 What’s real and what’s just great marketing? With fertility supplements lining every pharmacy shelf and popping up in every algorithm, how do you know what’s actually worth taking? Mark breaks down the science vs. the spin—and why “just take CoQ10” might not be the full picture.🥦 Food first… but is it enough? We explore the idea that a healthy diet should cover your nutritional needs, and why that’s often not enough for fertility. Mark and Helena get real about common nutrition mistakes and overlooked gaps in preconception care. Ans look at easy ways to get on track.👶 Trying to conceive in your 40s? You're not alone, and your nutrition needs might be different now. This episode highlights what women over 40 need to focus on to give their fertility the best possible support, including insights into egg quality and what’s modifiable vs. what isn’t.🧬 Male fertility matters, too. Often ignored and under-tested, sperm health plays a much bigger role than many people realise, including its link to miscarriage. Mark shares what kind of improvements men can see and how sperm can be a mirror of overall health.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Secondary infertility: the surprise no one expects Already have a child, but struggling to conceive again? We talk about how fertility can shift on both sides and the role of lifestyle, age, and supplementation for second-time (or third-time) hopefuls.💡 Final takeaway: If you’re at the very start of your fertility journey, or not sure what to take Mark offers his #1 piece of advice on supplements and why “less but targeted” often beats a scattergun approach.🔗 Mentioned in this episode:pre-Conceive by Pillar HealthcareNutritional strategies for men and women over 35🎧 Whether you’re trying for baby #1 or #4, this episode is packed with clarity, calm, and clear guidance to help you make smarter, more confident choices on your fertility journey.Fertility Finesse is your go-to podcast for smart, straight-talking conversations about fertility, IVF, miscarriage, and everything that comes with navigating this emotional rollercoaster.Hosted by internationally recognised fertility coach, trauma therapist, and former midwife Helena Tubridy, the show blends medical accuracy with lived experience. Expect expert guests from reproductive medicine, psychology, and allied fields, alongside practical mindset tools and strategies Helena has honed through years of guiding clients worldwide.Clear insights, compassionate guidance, and the occasional reality check to help you cut through the overwhelm and actually feel more in control of your journey.Whether you’re just starting out, deep into treatment, or finding your way after loss, Fertility Finesse empowers you with the knowledge, support, and confidence to advocate for your fertility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Dating, Blended Families, Baby-Making: Love, Fertility & Second Chances with Mairead Loughman
    Title: “Dating, Blending, Baby-Making: Love, Fertility & Second Chances with Mairead Loughman”What do dating, partnership, and fertility have in common? Everything—especially when you're navigating love and conception in real life, not just theory. In this lively and inspiring episode, I’m joined by the fabulous Mairead Loughman - well-known relationship expert, matchmaker, and host of the award-winning Would Like to Meet podcast.We dive into the real talk about:💞 Why choosing the right partner matters more than ever 👶 The unique Irish challenges of blending families and trying to conceive 🧠 Mairead’s five must-answer questions before committing to someone new 🪞What actually makes a relationship work (and how much has changed in just a generation) 🔗 How dating and fertility are more closely linked than people realise—and what that means for anyone TTCWe also touch on her insightful second podcast Tough Love, co-hosted with psychotherapist Stephanie Regan for anyone navigating the messy middle of modern relationships.Whether you're figuring it out for the first time or giving love and family another go, this episode is a warm, witty, must-listen. Mairead is truly inspiring and so full of grounded, compassionate wisdom that may just change how you date, relate, and dream of your future family. And make it your own reality...🎧 Listen now on Fertility Finesse wherever you get your podcasts.Fertility Finesse is your go-to podcast for smart, straight-talking conversations about fertility, IVF, miscarriage, and everything that comes with navigating this emotional rollercoaster.Hosted by internationally recognised fertility coach, trauma therapist, and former midwife Helena Tubridy, the show blends medical accuracy with lived experience. Expect expert guests from reproductive medicine, psychology, and allied fields, alongside practical mindset tools and strategies Helena has honed through years of guiding clients worldwide.Clear insights, compassionate guidance, and the occasional reality check to help you cut through the overwhelm and actually feel more in control of your journey.Whether you’re just starting out, deep into treatment, or finding your way after loss, Fertility Finesse empowers you with the knowledge, support, and confidence to advocate for your fertility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Fertility Finesse: The Insider Story

Fertility Finesse? smart, honest conversations on fertility, trying to conceive, IVF, miscarriage and mindset, because you deserve more than vague advice and outdated myths.I’m your host Helena Tubridy, fertility coach, trauma therapist, former gynae nurse and midwife, bringing a rare mix of science, mindset, and lived experience to the mic.We're talking expert voices from reproductive healthcare, real stories and practical strategies to move the dial on your fertility.We get into the mindset shifts that make a difference, the emotional load nobody talks about, and the questions you’ve been too afraid to ask. From the latest fertility research to the everyday stress of treatment, this straight-talking reality checks and care.So whether you’re just starting out, doing, IVF, facing failed cycles or finding your way after loss, Fertility Finesse empowers you medically-accurate insights, and confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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