Beyond AMH

Episodios

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  TTC Burnout: When Trying To Conceive Takes Over Your Life (with Jennifer Edmonds) 10.09.2026 54m

  Trying to conceive can slowly become the center of your life. Appointments, test results, treatment decisions, waiting, disappointment, and the pressure to keep going can leave you emotionally exhausted and disconnected from yourself.In this episode of Beyond AMH, Dr. Marc Sklar is joined by Jennifer Edmonds, a fertility yoga and meditation teacher whose own journey included an early menopause diagnosis, multiple IVF cycles, pregnancy loss, chronic insomnia, and eventually two successful pregnancies.Jen shares how fertility struggles affected her sleep, relationships, emotional wellbeing, and trust in her body, as well as the practices that helped her begin reconnecting with herself during an incredibly difficult season.Marc and Jen also explore the emotional toll of highly medicalized fertility care, nervous system regulation, cycle awareness, gentle movement, creativity, and the importance of supporting the whole person rather than focusing only on procedures and test results.In this episode, we discuss:Jen’s experience being diagnosed with early menopause after stopping birth control at 33Her first IVF cycle, which resulted in no eggs being retrievedHer second IVF journey and the birth of her daughterReturning to TTC and navigating low AMH, thyroid issues, partially blocked fallopian tubes, male factor fertility, and chronic insomniaHow fertility struggles can affect sleep, relationships, identity, and emotional wellbeingJen’s experience discovering fertility yoga and meditation during lockdownPregnancy loss and the emotional impact of continuing to TTC afterwardWhy fertility treatment can leave women feeling disconnected from or distrustful of their bodiesHow prolonged fertility stress can affect the nervous systemThe role of cycle awareness in rebuilding body trustGentle ways to support yourself through TTC, including yoga, walking, breathing practices, time in nature, and creativityWhy needing a break from TTC does not mean you have given upAbout Jennifer EdmondsJennifer Edmonds is a fertility yoga and meditation teacher and women’s wellbeing advocate. Her work grew out of her own experience navigating infertility, IVF, pregnancy loss, and the emotional and physical toll of trying to conceive.Today, she supports women in reconnecting with their bodies through fertility-focused yoga, movement, meditation, cycle awareness, and nervous system support.Connect with JenniferWebsite:https://www.elementpilatesyoga.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jen.elementpilatesyoga/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@elementpilatesandyogaYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OGYIuCxwJgH4KuaW1Jq4wJennifer’s Resources:Trial Jen’s fertility yoga online program for $1:https://www.elementpilatesyoga.com/in-your-element-membershipFree Fertility Yoga Guide:https://jennifer-edmonds.mykajabi.com/fertilityyogaguideChapters / Timestamps:00:00 Episode introduction03:50 Jen’s path into fertility work04:19 Early menopause diagnosis and first IVF cycle06:12 Second IVF round and the birth of her daughter07:57 Low AMH, thyroid issues, blocked tubes and insomnia09:54 Reaching burnout after fertility treatment10:21 Discovering fertility yoga and supporting sleep11:20 Pregnancy loss and returning to TTC13:18 Why TTC becomes mentally and emotionally consuming14:14 Stress, sleep and the nervous system18:58 When fertility treatment becomes a hamster wheel23:02 How infertility can change your relationship with your body27:29 Rebuilding body trust and understanding your cycle35:46 How fertility struggles affect relationships41:59 Why taking a break doesn’t mean giving up50:03 Myth or Truth: TTC burnout, IVF and emotional support
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  Start Here: Your Fertility Is More Than a Number 03.09.2026 6m

  If you’ve ever sat in a doctor’s office and felt like your entire fertility journey was being reduced to a single number on a lab report, Beyond AMH was created for you.In this introductory episode, Dr. Marc Sklar shares why he created Beyond AMH, what the name really means, and the conversations he believes are missing from traditional fertility care.After more than two decades working in fertility, Marc has seen how easily a person’s journey can become defined by an AMH result, age, diagnosis, IVF outcome, or treatment protocol.But fertility is much bigger than any one number.It includes your physical health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, identity, treatment decisions, uncertainty, grief, and all the questions that don’t always fit neatly into a fertility appointment.Beyond AMH was created to make space for those conversations.In this episode:Why Marc created Beyond AMHWhy your fertility cannot be defined by AMH, age, or a single diagnosisThe conversations Marc felt were missing from traditional fertility contentWhy fertility is a whole-body and whole-life experienceThe experts, perspectives, and topics you can expect throughout the podcastWhy Beyond AMH will stay grounded in science without fear-based advice or miracle promisesAbout Dr. Marc SklarDr. Marc Sklar, known as The Fertility Expert, has spent more than 20 years helping women and couples better understand their fertility and navigate complex fertility challenges.Through his clinical work, online programs, Fertility TV YouTube channel, and educational content, Marc’s goal is to help people understand the bigger picture behind their fertility and feel more informed and empowered when making decisions about their care.Connect With Dr. Marc SklarBook a Free Fertility Assessment:https://bit.ly/hopebeyondamhpodcastWebsite:www.marcsklar.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_fertility_expert/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondAMHFertility TV:https://www.youtube.com/@MarcSklarTheFertilityExpert TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@the_fertility_expertAbout Beyond AMHBeyond AMH explores fertility beyond the numbers.Hosted by Dr. Marc Sklar, the podcast brings together experts, research, real fertility experiences, and honest conversations about the physical and emotional realities of trying to conceive.New episodes weekly.DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always speak with your qualified healthcare provider about your individual circumstances.Music Credits“Hopeful Downtempo” by The_Mountain via Pixabay.