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
63 episodes
The Fertile Hope Finale: Life Updates & Archived Pod
We are closing this chapter with the biggest storytime yet! Here's how our fertility journey is going, what I've been thinking, and what's next after the Fertile Hope Podcast. As a disclaimer, we love to talk about healing on this p...
Reddit AITAH: Male Infertility Edition
Because it felt both intriguing and relatable. IG: @thefertilehopepod, @fertilehopephotography_vb
My thoughts on fertility interventions have changed.
It's a call out for compassion to my own holistic health peeps. Let's preach back at ourselves, why don't we? CORRECTION TO A STATEMENT IN THE EPISODE: Endometriosis does NOT go away on its own, and it can worsen or even spread through...
Friendship when one is pregnant and the other is not but wants to be. (ft. my friend Grace Young)
We got married one month apart, we had our endometriosis removed one month apart, so wouldn't it be assumed that we'd both be pregnant by now? We're sharing with you how we are navigating this change in our friendship.IG @thefer...
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<...
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:
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...
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...
Sister, his sperm health matters.
And to be honest, it's not talked about enough!Referenced ResourcesComprehensive Semen Analysis
Low Libido & Different Causes
When you want to want it but don't.Referenced Resources:Phases Episode
Supporting hormones when stopping hormonal birth control + BONUS: Copper IUD
Information is from Oh Baby School of Holistic Nutrition.Referenced Episodes:Reading your cycle
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...
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
My 2026 fertility mantra...
Short, sweet, and hopefully encouraging to you, sister.Referenced resources:Mindset episode
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...
Bloated holiday tummy? Ho-ho-NO!
My gift to you...keeping the bloat at bay this year!Referenced supplements to browse:Seed Probiotic
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.<...
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
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
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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...