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Why It Matters To Give Up Alcohol While You Are TTC

Published: Oct. 25, 2021, 7 a.m.

Mary Wagstaff joins us this week as we\u2019re digging into how to quit drinking so you can optimize chances of pregnancy success.

Did you know that studies have found even drinking as few as 4 alcoholic drinks per week \u2013 decreases IVF live birth rate?

Plus alcohol has been shown to decrease the quality, quantity, and motility of sperm.

But how do we commit and remove alcohol from our routine and equally as important how do we navigate social situations where we may feel pressure to imbibe?

In this episode you'll learn:

1) How the cravings for alcohol change throughout the menstrual cycle. Why it\u2019s not our fault.

2) How to finally deal with the societal pressure of drinking.

3) Why chasing the buzz of nostalgia (i.e. drinking is the only way we can have fun).

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Apply here to work with us - https://bit.ly/getpregnantpodcast During our call we\u2019ll be discussing what you have tried so far and where you\u2019ve faced challenges.

This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call.

However, to reassure you \u2013 on this call we won\u2019t be digging into the trauma associated with infertility/miscarriage/loss \u2013 rather we are focused on solutions and an ACTION PLAN as to how our Fab Fertile Method can help you get pregnant naturally.

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TIMESTAMPS:

06:00- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND MARY WAGSTAFF\u2019S BIO

06:46- MARY\u2019S PERSONAL STORY WITH ALCOHOL & WELLNESS

The power of intentional breath and how we connect with the world around us

How alcohol can become a crutch and uncovering the \u201cdivine femanine\u201d

\u201cThe door into the feminine opened my heart.\u201d

Why she doesn\u2019t believe in \u201cnormal drinking\u201d

How she \u201cflipped the switch\u201d and was able to give up alcohol

Discovering when alcohol is not serving you and being in pursuit of something more meaningful

\u201cLet\u2019s throw a better party than alcohol ever could.\u201d

Blow your own mind! And find relief!

19:42- WHAT STUDIES HAVE FOUND WITH DRINKING AND FERTILITY

21:01- HOW DO WE STOP DRINKING?

The first place to start is compassion- understanding our emotions!

\u201cNo one has ever created long lasting change by shaming themselves into it. That\u2019s why willpower does not work.\u201d

Getting curious about WHY we want to drink and the mind-body connection to consider

\u201cIf you focus on what you don\u2019t have you will never have enough.\u201d

The conviction of commitment and honoring the rhythm of your body (and cycle)

Using your values to strengthen your commitment to stop drinking

Getting to know your cycles & the nature of who you are

Finding fun without alcohol (and it's ALL what you make of it!)

30:27- THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE AND HOW THAT RELATES TO ALCOHOL

\u201cOur cyclical nature is a beautiful thing to pay attention to.\u201d

Asking what your body really needs right now\xa0 & \u201cemotional embodiment\u201d

Paying attention to your cycle and not shaming it

Ideas on how to track your cycle and energy

Giving yourself permission to take care of yourself

40:41- THE SOCIAL STIGMA AND PRESSURE TO DRINK

The hypothetical worry of being judged & selling ourselves short

Choosing what you want to do (and standing by it)

\u201cBeing emotional is what makes us human.\u201d

\u201cIf we didn't have emotions everything would be meaningless.\u201d

How our thoughts affect our vibration and emotions

Analyzing the circles you are in and the relationships you have

55:06- MARY\u2019S FAVORITE RESOURCES + THOUGHTS ON ESSENTIAL OILS

1:00:22- WHERE TO CONNECT WITH MARY AND FREE GIFT

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