Hopeful Hints

Walking through women's health concerns and infertility often leaves us feeling lonely, confused, and overwhelmed. Join doctorate nurse practitioner and infertility warrior Dr. Tara Harding weekly as she provides short hopeful hits on all things women's health and infertility with the occasional special guest. Each episode contains empowering information to help you better navigate your healthcare, take back control, and move forward with hope.

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Holidays and Infertility
In today’s episode, you will learn my top tips for getting through the holidays while dealing with infertility.  Get my personal phone number and connect now! Start Here: DOWNLOAD your freebies created by Dr. Brandner!  BOOK your FREE discovery call J...
4 min
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Guest Episode: Dr. Amy Divaraniya, Founder and ...
In today’s episode you will learn: How to truly advocate for yourself during infertility. Navigating through speaking out about your infertility journey. Ways to show yourself grace How OOVA can benefit you as a patient and how healthcare providers c...
19 min
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Guest Episode: Dr. Maria T Rothenburger, PhD, L...
In today’s episode you will learn: 1. What is being in control of your infertility? 2. How to connect and communicate with your spirit baby before they are earthside. You don’t want to miss this one! 3. How you can find peace (AKA "resolve" infertility) ...
21 min
104
Depot Lupron for unexplained infertility, faile...
In today’s episode you will learn: 1. Have you heard of the medication depot lupron?2. Learn about a test available for those who have experienced failed embryo transfer, recurring miscarriage, and/ or unexplained infertility.3. How to advocate for furth...
8 min
105
Guest Episode: Marley Perron shares for the fir...
Free group coaching for life with Dr. Tar Brandner?! Join The Confident Fertility Academy today!   Marley share her infertility story publically for the first time today! She was diagnosed with endometriosis but also dealt with a costly issue that is see...
21 min
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Guest Episode: Annie Schlecht Shares About Her ...
This is a must-listen-to episode if you have personally experienced a miscarriage or someone close to you has. Annie gets vulnerable about her miscarriage she had last month. In this episode you will hear about:1. What Annie did to go through her miscarr...
29 min
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Conceiving After a Miscarriage
Miscarriage is an invisible loss that carries many emotions. One of the most common questions I get asked is when is it safe to conceive following a miscarriage? Today we will answer this question and so much more on conception after a miscarriage.  FREE...
8 min
108
Guest Episode: Kristin Shadick of GoStork Discu...
Today we welcome Kristin Shadick of GoStork to discuss this amazing service available to those who are in need of third party reproduction. This episode is a must-listen if you are seeking information on egg donation or surrogacy services. Did you know t...
17 min
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5 Things You Need to Know About Having a Miscar...
October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Miscarriage is an invisible loss that carries many emotions. Tara works with patients daily that have experienced miscarriage and far too often they are feeling lost, confused, and overwhelmed. Today ...
15 min
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PCOS Series Part 4: PCOS Lifestyle and Management
This is our final week of the four-part series dedicated to helping you better understand polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Join Dr. Tara Brandner as she breaks down what exactly a PCOS lifestyle is and action steps you can take today to better manage ...
14 min
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PCOS Series Part 3: Common Supplements and Medi...
This week we continue our four-part series dedicated to helping you better understand polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This week I break down common prescription medications and supplements used to treat PCOS.  DM me to discuss PCOS and more!    FREE ...
15 min
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PCOS Series Part 2: The Ugly Truth About Diagno...
This week we continue our four-part series dedicated to helping you better understand polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This week I break down the challenge of diagnosing PCOS, common diagnostic workup, and diagnostic criteria used. Have you had the pr...
12 min
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PCOS Series Part 1: Do You Know What Type of PC...
This week starts a four-part series dedicated to helping you better understand polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This week I break down symptoms and diagnostic criteria used. Are there really four types of PCOS?!     Check out Elian Health for high-qua...
11 min
114
Guest Episode: Emily Ginn talks about mindset d...
Today we welcome Emily Ginn from IVF This coaching. She shares her journey through infertility and hopeful hints to use during IVF and really throughout your entire life! Emily shares the power in how we think about, talk about, and experience infertilit...
18 min
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Guest Episode: Lisa White with IVF Manifesting ...
Today we welcome Lisa White from IVF Manifesting a Miracle. She shares her journey through infertility and 3 hopeful hints for you that are so valuable during infertility and all aspects of life!    Follow Lisa on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook: ivf.ma...
14 min
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AMH Levels: What are they? What do they tell us...
Today I dive into all things AMH levels!    FREE Fertility Lab Results Guide Modern Fertility  Everlywell Lab    FREEBIES! Grab your freebies, new one every month!        Tara's Instagram for all things FREE infertility education Private Facebook Group f...
8 min
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Unexplained Infertility: Definition, Diagnosis,...
Today I dive into unexplained infertility while comparing recommendations from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).    To...
16 min
118
Guest Episode: Ali Prato from Infertile AF and ...
Today we welcome Ali Prato from the Infertile AF podcast and Fertility Rally group. She shares her journey through infertility and 3 hopeful hints for you that are so valuable!   Social follow @infertileafstories  Infertile AF Podcast  Fertility Rally   ...
24 min
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Progesterone 101
Today I dive into a high-level overview on all things progesterone levels! Let's look at why progesterone is important, optimal levels, why they may be low, and what you can do to improve them.   Book your FREE call! FREEBIES! Grab your freebies, new one...
9 min
120
5 Cares To Have In Place When Starting IVF
In today's episodes, I discuss my top five cares to have in place when starting IVF. The reality is these five can be started at any stage of infertility treatment. I wish I would have started them on day one of my journey!  Book your FREE call! FREEBIES...
13 min
121
Fertility Yoga with Lauren Blandin
A guest episode with Lauren Blandin a fertility yoga instructor! Listen to learn more about yoga when going through infertility.  Lauren Blandin is a New York City yoga instructor. She came to the practice in 2002 as a way to reconnect to her mind and bo...
9 min
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First Trimester Bleeding After IVF Treatment
First trimester uterine bleeding is a common occurrence in IVF pregnancies. Vaginal bleeding in the first trimester occurs in one-fourth of pregnancies. In today's episodes, I discuss risk factors, causes, and what you can do if you experience bleeding i...
7 min
123
Kela Smith of The Puzzle Hormone Method joins u...
This week's amazing guest is Coach Kela Smith of The Puzzle Hormone Method. She shares her infertility story and 3 hopeful hints for you no matter where you are in your infertility journey. You can find Coach Kela on Instagram @kela_healthcoach Facebook ...
6 min
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Top 3 Causes of Male Factor Infertility
Today's episode breaks down the top three causes of male factor infertility and what you need to know about male factor infertility!    THE CONFIDENT FERTILITY ACADEMY IS NOW OPEN!Confidently learn the necessary steps to your fertility care so that you c...
8 min
125
Can You Improve Sperm Motility and Morphology?
Today's episode breaks down what motility and morphology are along with a discussion on how you can improve these parameters!    THE CONFIDENT FERTILITY ACADEMY IS NOW OPEN!Confidently learn the necessary steps to your fertility care so that you can gain...
7 min