The Fertile Hope Podcast
Hey sister! It's me, Brooke Smith, your fertility friend, holistic guru, and perhaps you even know me as your fertile hope photographer. It's always my goal to keep it real on the pod and share ✨wellness, wisdom, and always hope.✨
Episodes
59 episodes
Pelvic floor PT in our woman's health toolbox with Dr. Liz Martin
Who better to chat with about the pelvic floor than my very own pelvic floor physical therapist? Dr. Liz Martin, founder of The Mama PT.Dr. Liz's IG<...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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38:22
My Story with Endometriosis
I missed posting last week, but I've got a BIG one for you today. It's not just the length but the magnitude of what I'm sharing with you that makes it meaningful to me.Referenced Resources:
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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48:31
The Fertile Nervous System Forest with Carmen Marascalco
If you want to feel like a regulated nervous system (and a fertile womb) is attainable for you, then you will want to hear what Carmen has to say.Referenced Resources:Ta...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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38:27
10 crunchy things I don't do *sorry not sorry*
Warning: If you're offended by crunchy ladies not doing all the crunchy things, then this episode may not be for you.Referenced Resourcehttps://www.ewg.org/c...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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26:19
Sister, his sperm health matters.
And to be honest, it's not talked about enough!Referenced ResourcesComprehensive Semen Analysis
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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35:45
Low Libido & Different Causes
When you want to want it but don't.Referenced Resources:Phases Episode
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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27:55
Supporting hormones when stopping hormonal birth control + BONUS: Copper IUD
Information is from Oh Baby School of Holistic Nutrition.Referenced Episodes:Reading your cycle
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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23:45
How I spiritually connect with baby while TTC.
This isn't a woo-y take on spirituality (in my opinion). It's one that will ground you in hope and feeling connected to your baby that you will one day get to meet EVEN BEFORE baby is in the womb.IG @thefertilehopepod, @fertilehopephotog...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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22:36
I'm mind-blown about the mind-body connection.
Some new *life-changing* stuff is being integrated into my fertility journey in 2026.IG: thefertilehopepod, fertilehopephotography_vb
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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19:02
My 2026 fertility mantra...
Short, sweet, and hopefully encouraging to you, sister.Referenced resources:Mindset episode
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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13:21
Fertility (dare I say) *hoaxes* we are NOT falling for this holiday season
Them: "I did xyz and got pregnant the next month!"Me: :|Let's talk about why this and other advice should be ignored or, at least, thoroughly considered.Some multi brands I don't hat...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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25:43
Bloated holiday tummy? Ho-ho-NO!
My gift to you...keeping the bloat at bay this year!Referenced supplements to browse:Seed Probiotic
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:05
Hosting people when you don't feel like it (ft. my BFF Hannah Carmona)
You wanted to be invited out more but realized that means you have to do the inviting, huh? Yep, it's a phenomenon. Let's talk about how to start hosting in your too-small-of-a-space amidst doubts, dirty dishes, and difficult life transitions.<...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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24:50
Where we are now in our TTC journey
This week, I'm spilling the personal details about health and lifestyle changes we are actively making towards meeting our someday baby.Referenced episode
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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27:09
Baby loss around the Thanksgiving table with Sarah Cox
You want to be supportive but don't know what to say, so here's what baby loss moms wish you would.Finding Hope After Loss Podcast
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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29:23
Fertility self-talk for the holiday season
The holidays can be difficult when trying to stay present, yet we're bombarded with reminders of our deep desire to be mothers. Here's what I'm reminding myself of this holiday season.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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26:57
Responding to Chat GPT's assumptions about me: modern medicine, faith deconstruction, and controlling tendencies.
LET'S HAVE A SEASON 2 CELEBRATION! What better way to do it than join the Fertile Hope Fam on the email list? Click the link and scroll down to the pink box that says join!Spons...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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50:53
Cycle tracking isn't spooky! Let's break down FAM as birth control and baby making.
Boo! Did your cycle scare you? Not anymore! Because now you understand your body's 3 primary signs that tell you what you wanted to know all along about your fertility and foundational health.
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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45:30
The BEST TIME to start trying to get pregnant *hehe*
"When is the best time to start trying for baby?" I have two answers. You'll just have to listen.Referenced Episodes:3 things I wish
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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26:16
3 things I *wish* somebody told me when I first started TTC
You'll get all kinds of advice from people who don't really get the fertility journey. Here's something from someone who does.Fertile Hope Photography
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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30:59
No-stress holiday home detox
Before you stock up on fall fragrances or holiday scents, here's the no-stress method to home detox so that you can start the season feeling both festive and fertile.P.S. I promise the audio does not usually sound like it does in this an...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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29:37
What I'd tell you is hurting your fertility (if I wasn't afraid of hurting your feelings)
Who's gonna tell them? I see it all around me in modern America. This symptom is telling us something. I'm mad at the system we live in, not at you, sister. But I do want you to know what's going on.P.S. Sorry the volume is low ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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37:09
2 ways we are legalistic with fertility
"It's all my fault that I can't get pregnant or lost baby." Lemme say... NO! And you need to listen to this episode.THE SONG IN MY HEAD
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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29:25
Ranting about social media, infertility, and a story I never thought I'd share
If you are tired of the doom scroll and are seeking authenticity, then start with this episode because I really put myself out there in this one. It's a rant that turned into a vulnerable moment which then got turned into an e...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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29:23