Wise Mama Blog
Blocks to Fertility: Trauma
If you are reading this blog, then chances are you already know what infertility is, but let's go ahead and define it anyway. Generally speaking, infertility is the inability to get pregnant even though you and your partner have been trying for a year. According to...
Understanding the Relationship Between Stress and Infertility
Infertility has a not-so-subtle way of making you feel like you’re out of options and hopelessly alone. But don’t worry. We see you. And despite how you may feel right now, you are far from alone. The cruel irony of infertility affects as much as 11% of women in the...
Top 11 Truths About Hypnosis
Of course you've heard about hypnosis, but you might be surprised to find out that there is more to it than what you think! It isn't some mysterious spell cast upon you to make you do crazy things. What it does is to help you tap into the power of your subconscious...
A Simple Overview of the Autonomic Nervous System
Your body helps you do everything from carrying your toddlers to and from the car to communicating with their teachers after school. Physical and mental activity, from the way your body moves, to the way you learn new things, and even to how you memorize your kids'...
Three Easy Steps to Making Your Fertility Mantra More Effective
Raise your hand if you feel like you are riding an emotional roller coaster these days? Grappling with infertility is an emotional struggle unto itself. Given the new level of uncertainty the COVID-19 pandemic has created in our lives, more than ever, each day...
My Fertility Story
Like so many women, I spent many years actively trying not to get pregnant, so when my good friend started “trying” after she got married, it opened up a whole new phase of life for me. My dear friend was working so hard at this “trying” to have a baby project. She...
Matters of the Heart
As a teacher, one of my favorite civilizations to explore with my students in Social Studies is the Ancient Egyptians. Middle schoolers are immediately enthralled with their fascinating death rituals which support their beliefs in the afterlife. The Ancient Egyptians...
Overcoming Subconscious Blocks to Fertility
More than ever, we are recognizing the benefits of addressing well-being from a mental, physical and emotional perspective, so why not utilize this approach to wellness to optimize your fertility goals in 2020? Read more at Albrecht Women's Care. Explore more posts...
How to Talk to Our Kids When Tragedy Strikes
Disclaimer: Please know that as a parent, I am experiencing this roller coaster ride in the seat right alongside you. It's thrilling and scary. I love working with teens and young adults and am always looking for ways to support them. On Sunday morning, my...