Struggling to conceive? Real Fertility Answers with Rosanne Austin & Chris Axelrad #fertility #ttc
Rosanne Austin and fertility expert Chris Axelrad provide real-world guidance for women struggling to conceive, covering when to seek help, the role of energy reserves, and simple foundational steps that actually work.
Teachings 4
Fertility is always an expression of surplus energy - your body will only dedicate energy to creating a baby when mama is healthy first
Chris Axelrad has helped over 2,500 couples conceive using this energy-based approach over nearly 20 years of clinical practice
Three simple foundations can transform fertility: 8-9 hours of sleep by 10 PM, 3 liters of water daily (only water), and 25 gentle belly breaths before bed
These foundations address adrenal circadian rhythm, increase blood flow to ovaries and uterus, and calm the nervous system based on clinical experience with thousands of couples
If you've been trying for a year without success, get comprehensive testing done - some couples try for three years only to discover blocked tubes or severe male factor that made natural conception impossible
Chris has seen thousands of couples where basic testing revealed issues like three sperm total in semen or completely blocked fallopian tubes after years of 'practicing'
The desire in your heart to be a mom is there because it was meant for you - that longing is real and valid regardless of when you decided to start your family
Rosanne Austin conceived naturally at 43 after her own fertility journey and has coached thousands of women across six continents
Perspectives 3
Most fertility struggles come from doing too much, not doing enough - the body needs space, energy, and time that we're devoting to other things
Based on helping thousands of women who were exhausting themselves with castor oil packs, 25 supplements, restrictive diets, and fertility meditations while going to bed at 1:30 AM
Surrender is not defeat or giving up - it's giving up the struggle while still honoring your desire and taking empowered action
Rosanne got out of 'Cray Cray' - doing vaginal steams with tea made by moonlight and countless other interventions - without giving up her dream, which led to conceiving her son
We get addicted to struggle because we equate struggle with commitment, but you can be committed without destroying your life in the process
Professional women often turn fertility into a full-time job with dozens of supplements and interventions while sleeping 4-5 hours per night, which depletes the energy needed for conception
Quotable Moments 4
“fertility is always an expression of surplus energy”
— Chris Axelrad“The desire in your heart to be a mom is there because it was meant for you”
— Rosanne Austin“Surrender is not defeat and nor is it giving up”
— Chris Axelrad“We get addicted to struggle because we equate struggle with commitment”
— Rosanne Austin
Questions This Video Answers
What should I do if I'm struggling to get pregnant?
“Eight to nine hours of sleep at night... three liters of water every day, water, and then twenty five gentle belly breaths before bed... if you're really committed to them, I'm gonna tell you right now, that's maybe all you need, literally.”
— Chris Axelrad
Start with three foundations: get 8-9 hours of sleep by 10 PM, drink only water (3 liters daily), and do 25 belly breaths before bed. Also get comprehensive testing if you've been trying for a year to rule out physical blocks.
Why am I not getting pregnant despite doing everything right?
“fertility is always an expression of surplus energy... your body is never going to give... only surplus energy. The reason it's surplus energy is because first, guess who has to be okay? Guess who has to be healthy? That's right. Mama's gotta be healthy.”
— Chris Axelrad
Most fertility issues come from doing too much, not too little. Your body needs surplus energy to conceive, but if you're depleted from overwork, poor sleep, and stress, there's no energy left for baby-making.
When should I see a doctor for fertility issues?
“I've seen couples... They've been trying for three years... When they finally do, they find out the husband has, like, three sperm... or the female, both tubes are blocked. So, basically, they were just practicing for three years because there's no way they could have actually gotten pregnant.”
— Chris Axelrad
Get comprehensive testing after trying for one year, or even before you start trying if you're over 30. Some couples try for years not knowing they have blocked tubes or severe male factor issues that prevent natural conception.
How do I stop feeling like my body is broken?
“your body does know how to do it. Nature knows how to do this. Your body is nature... No part of your body hates you. Your body loves you very much... the wisdom of this process is already encoded in your body.”
— Chris Axelrad
Remember that your body knows how to create life - fertility happens automatically when conditions are right. The wisdom is already encoded in your body; most issues come from interference, not inability.
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Key Points 7
Fertility is always an expression of surplus energy - your body will only dedicate energy to creating a baby when mama is healthy first
Most fertility struggles come from doing too much, not doing enough - the body needs space, energy, and time that we're devoting to other things
Three simple foundations can transform fertility: 8-9 hours of sleep by 10 PM, 3 liters of water daily (only water), and 25 gentle belly breaths before bed
If you've been trying for a year without success, get comprehensive testing done - some couples try for three years only to discover blocked tubes or severe male factor that made natural conception impossible
The desire in your heart to be a mom is there because it was meant for you - that longing is real and valid regardless of when you decided to start your family
Surrender is not defeat or giving up - it's giving up the struggle while still honoring your desire and taking empowered action
We get addicted to struggle because we equate struggle with commitment, but you can be committed without destroying your life in the process
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