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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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
127
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
128
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
129
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
130
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
131
Trauma, finding support, and speaking your stor...
This week's amazing guest is Justine Froelker who shares her 3 hopeful hints on dealing with trauma, infertility, and finding support. You can find Justine on all social media outlets @justinefroelker and by clicking here!    Justine is a Licensed Profes...
13 min
132
Understanding Your Treatment Options and Implem...
Register today by clicking here!  FREE 5 day workshop starting June 7th followed by a LIVE webinar June 12th! Want even more?! You get access to me all week through the Voxer app to ask me any questions you have!  Get clear about your treatment options L...
9 min
133
Maria McMaster of Fitness Fertility Discusses E...
Maria McMaster is a fitness expert who has turned her pain and passion into helping others with their fitness while going through infertility. She has a diagnosis of PCOS with a history of miscarriage. After 2 years of treatment, she was able to conceive...
14 min
134
Seeking a Second Opinion When Going Through Inf...
This week's episode discusses reasons to seek a second opinion when going through infertility treatments. Included are 3 reasons why you may want to consider doing this during your infertility journey.    + Register NOW for my free 5 day workshop and web...
11 min
135
5 Statistics About IUI You Probably Didn't Know
To find the data from today's episode click here    +Download my top 10 questions you should ask your reproductive doctor. Print this checklist and add your questions to take with you to your next appointment! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/601b2c2c92b55...
4 min
136
How to Strengthen Your Marriage During Infertil...
This week's guest is Natalie Reiter a licensed counselor who shares three hopeful hints on maintaining a strong marriage when going through infertility. Natalie works with adults and couples and has specialized training in infertility, perinatal mental h...
9 min
137
Self - Care During Infertility and Beyond with ...
Today's guest is a fellow TTC sister who is on a mission to remove shame around self-care. Lindsay Fischer is a two-time best-selling author who uses her personal experience with hard traumas to help uplift women currently in the trenches, by simplifying...
15 min
138
Dear Friends and Family, I have Infertility
 This episode is for friends and family members of those going through infertility. I hope that you will find these hopeful hints helpful if your loved one has been diagnosed with infertility. I want to thank you for supporting them and being there for t...
6 min
139
The Impact of Infertility on Mental Health
Today we discuss mental health while going through infertility. This episode is helpful for friends and family members of those going through infertility to better understand how this disease impacts us on a daily basis. Today's four hopeful hints will g...
11 min
140
3 Ways to Share Your Story- Infertility or Othe...
In this episode, you will learn how and why, according to research, you should share your story of infertility or other life stories you may have. You will walk away with 3 hopeful hints on ways you can do this. Your story matters, infertility or otherwi...
8 min
141
BONUS EPISODE: Are you using Google to find ans...
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3 min
142
How to Become an Infertility Advocate and Share...
In this episode, you will learn 10 steps to becoming an infertility advocate and share your story. Perhaps you have never opened up about your diagnosis, this episode will guide you through what that looks like.    +Follow this guide if there is NO infer...
10 min
143
Cathie Quilliet of the Quilliet Institute Discu...
Cathie Quillet is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Fertility Coach, Published Author, Public Speaker & barren Mom who specializes in infertility and pregnancy loss, along with the treatment of those in the seasons of pregnancy, postpartum, and a...
14 min
144
Mollie Walker from Tennessee Fertility Advocate...
Mollie is the co-founder of Tennessee Fertility Advocates. She is an alumni of the University of Memphis and serves as the Collierville City Executive at Landmark Community Bank. Mollie is an active member of Harvest Church, the Collierville Chamber, Col...
12 min
145
3 Ways You Can Research Fertility Clinic’s
In today’s episode, you will learn 3 ways you can research fertility clinics along with reasons why this should be done.    Show References:  +If you're ready to improve your reproductive health care and receive help to navigate the ups and downs book yo...
6 min
146
Why Should You Work With a Fertility Coach?
We'll discuss 3 ways a fertility coach can benefit you during your infertility journey. We are here to help you sort through all things related to infertility and help you better understand details in order to make the best decision moving forward.   + B...
8 min
147
10 Questions to Ask Your Reproductive Endocrino...
Having your questions ready ahead of time is key to easing nerves, feeling validated, and walking out of your appointments with confidence in moving forward with your plan of care. Knowing these steps can help you manage the emotions you might experience...
9 min
148
Hi, I’m Tara! My story of miscarriage, IUI, IVF...
Hi, I'm Tara Brandner and this is my infertility story! In this episode you will hear about my journey through miscarriage, IUI, IVF, failed transfer, embryo loss, and a helicopter ride that started a traumatic pregnancy journey.  After enduring a long r...
40 min