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The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast“Fertility Acupuncture Helps IVF Patients Succeed After Failed Attempts” with Laura ErlichOften regarded as a “last resort” medicine, acupuncture is added to a fertility patient’s protocol when nothing else has worked. But HOW does acupuncture actually help improve fertility? Why do fertility patients love it so much?!In this episode, Danica interviews fellow fertility acupuncturist and colleague, Laura Erlich, for an insightful conversation that explains the unique role acupuncturists can play when they join the fertility patients’ team.We’re experts as perspectivizing this tough time, skilled at restoring hope and known for consistently presenting ways to “think outside the box” to view your situation with more pati...2024-12-0445 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThis compilation episode captures some of the highlights from LA’s most prominent fertility doctors.Sharing tips, strategies and success stories that inspire… these doctors’ episodes inform and help women and couples to better understand their options; from a holistic and biomedical standpoint.Executive Producer: Danica ThornberryAssociate Producer: Miranda OgletreeAudio Engineer: Patrick EdwardsThis episode is sponsored by:wellpeople Integrative Healing (wellpeoplehealing.com)The Seed Fertility Program- (seedfertility.com PROMO CODE: BABYMAKERS20)2024-11-291h 21The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastHow Food Affects Our Fertility" - with dietician Robyn GoldbergThis fascinating episode explains how the foods we choose during our cycle can serve as fertile “medicine” or they can work against our best efforts to conceive and stay pregnant.Registered dietician and podcast host Robyn Goldberg joins Danica for a discussion that speaks to the listeners who’ve ever felt confused or overwhelmed by the information available about what to eat, particularly when trying to conceive.It’s a matter of truly understanding the power of nutrition and how food works once we eat it — because that knowledge informs our relationship with food, as well as th...2024-11-201h 00The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast“An IVF Pioneer Shares What’s Missing From IVF” - Dr Paul MagarelliIn this episode, Danica interviews former fertility specialist, Dr. Paul Magarelli to discuss the integration of holistic modalities like Chinese medicine into the modern protocol of IVF.Sure, there’s a bridge now between the ancient art form of acupuncture and the modern science of babymaking, but it wasn’t always the case!Listeners will gain perspective as well as useful insight and advice from this conversation between two seemingly unlikely friends with the same goal … to help women and couples become parents.2024-11-131h 17The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast“Candid Talk About IVF” with Dr Catherine DeUguarte, fertility specialistTalking to your fertility doctor can be intimidating, but feeling comfortable enough to ask any question can help you relax enough to make a difference.Los Angeles fertility specialist Catherine DeUguarte, MD joins Danica in this casual conversation that attempts to “normalize” the fertility treatment conversation.Making more eggs, male factor, testosterone, marijuana, timing of sex, cold plunges, supplements and exercise are just a few important topics covered in this episode.You can find Dr DeUguarte at pfcla.comExecutive Producer: Danica ThornberryAssociate Producer: Miranda Ogletree2024-11-061h 08The Eating Disorder Trap PodcastThe Eating Disorder Trap Podcast#173: Acupuncture and Women's Health with Danica ThornberryDr. Danica Thornberry is an author, educator, and fertility acupuncturist in Los Angeles who has worked extensively with fertility patients for nearly 25 years. Her unparalleled success comes from coaching patients to rebuild their lost Fertile Confidence, using concepts from her book Stick It to Me, Baby! and guidance from the online program she created called SeedFertility.com.  The Seed Fertility Program is a clinically-tested, international fertility intervention that's endorsed by patients and leading fertility specialists recommending its empowering daily guidance and unique perspectives on overcoming infertility.  Danica enjoys teaching, working with her patients, and hosting he...2024-11-0426 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast“Do I need endometriosis surgery?” with Iris Kerin Orbuch, MDEndometriosis excision surgeon, patient advocate, and author of “Beating Endo”, Dr Iris Kerin Orbuch sits down with Danica to help patients learn much more about endometriosis and adenomyosis — in an effort to help them develop an individualized plan for treating (and beating!) endo.Everyday Dr Iris Kerin does detective work for patients who arrive at her office saying, “My doctor sent me here, but I don’t have any symptoms.”There’s a litany of different ways that endo reveals itself and this episode examines each one; helping to answer questions like: “Do I have endometriosis? D...2024-10-3045 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast“How Humor Helps Women Succeed at IVF” — Dr Jennifer Shulman, fertility acupuncturistThis episode focuses on “girl power”, humor and optimism; it’s an uplifting reminder to stay focused on what you CAN do and what IS within your control.Meeting patients where they are in their fertility journey is one of Dr Jennifer Shulman’s many super powers. As an acupuncturist of 20 years, Jenn knows when to insert humor into this challenging conversation to help patients stay calm during an uncertain process.Through means of creating a realistic health plan and helping her patients continue to put one foot in front of the other, Jenn Shulman is a bri...2024-10-231h 18The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast"Can I Make More Eggs If I Have Low AMH?" a former fertility patient shares her journey to motherhood"It’s what we DO with our time that makes the biggest difference” — and that’s particularly true if you’ve been told you don’t have many eggs left in your reserve.Rather than rushing straight into a round of IVF and working against your eggs’ innate tendencies, women are learning how to lower the internal chatter created by thoughts of scarcity and not-enoughness…Former fertility patient Maureen describes her process in this inspiring episode — as she describes how she went from “diminished reserve” to “mother”; and explains why she’d do it all the same over again to creat...2024-10-1642 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast"The Impact of Sugar, Stress, & Inflammation on Our Fertility” with Dr. Tannaz Tolou, Reproductive EndocrinologistThis interesting conversation between Danica and Dr Tannaz Tolou presents the idea of “Individualized Care” and how the simple act of listening to our patients can reveal pathways to diagnosis and success.Topics covered in this episode include: navigating the adverse effects of diet (sugar), stress, inflammation, our immune system, endometriosis, PCOS, and male factor.This interview attempts to bring awareness to the fact that there IS more patients can do to help themselves succeed on their fertility journey; as knowledge really is powerful… especially in this field of nuanced medicine.Dr Tolou genero...2024-10-091h 13The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastEffective Strategies for Fertility PTSD & Pregnancy/Infant Loss with Dr Ivy Margulies, Maternal Mental Health PsychologistThe diagnosis of PTSD, until recently, has mostly been assigned to war veterans and victims of assault. However, the traumatizing struggle that many women and couples face when dealing with a diagnosis of infertility is ongoing. It’s not limited to an isolated event or circumstance. “Fertility PTSD”, by comparison to typical PTSD, subjects its patients to be re-triggered on a regularly repeating basis.As fertility patients “hang in”, month after challenging month, they develop a range of symptoms that include: an inability to trust, difficulty feeling safe, anxiety and panic, insomnia, isolation and physiological symptoms such as palpita...2024-10-0252 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastHealing Our Generational Trauma Through Family Constellations Work” - Leah Kalish, M.A. In this very personal episode, Danica recounts her experience with Family Constellations facilitator, Leah Kalish of Los Angeles, exposing the healing power that awaits us once we release **generational trauma we’ve inherited from our parents…If your fertility journey has solely consisted of discouraging lab values, poor egg counts, procedures and protocols, you’ll find this discussion about Family Constellations & Embodiment Processing (somatic work) refreshing; as Leah Kalish explains how this subtle form of healing reorganizes your physiology to create more order and more alignment with optimal health and abundance.Healing the “mother wound” is a big o...2024-09-251h 02The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast“Can Hypnosis Help Me Have a Baby?” - Hypnotherapist Iris Sutalo from Delve HypnosisThinking about hypnosis can conjure up a mental image of spinning eyes and possible manipulation (!!), but… allowingoneself to be guided into a trance state can be exactly what patients need in order to create important changes on the subconscious level;This episode will explain how certified hypnotherapist Iris Sutalo uses the science of neuroplasticity to calm her clients’ anxiety, and using very little “woo woo” flowery language, she moves them beyond their limited beliefs, outdated patterning and mental blocks — those nagging doubts that so frequently crop up when we’re on the path to baby.A session ty...2024-09-1847 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastShould We Keep Having Sex If We’re Doing IVF?” with Author & Fertility Acupuncturist Denise Wiesner, L.Ac.Making the bedroom safe again after IVF and infertility” is rarely talked about but it’s one of the more common and vulnerable topics that show up everyday in the treatment rooms of fertility acupuncturists.This interesting conversation between Danica and Dr Denise Wiesner, L.Ac., DACM, a fellow acupuncturist & author of Conceiving With Love, reveals how they serve the community, filling in as “wise women mystics”, with the unenviable task of keeping patients focused on what truly matters; especially when life starts to revolve around a new type of burning desire — the biological imperative to become parents.2024-09-1150 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast“Optimizing Our Fertility” - Season 2 Opens with Larissa LaskinWe’re kicking off Season 2 of The Babymakers by bringing back Larissa Laskin and getting inside Danica’s head — to understand how and why she created The Seed Fertility Masterclass.The two women dish about the emotions, the triumphs, the recipes, the twists & turns, and personal growth that occurs when we’re building a family.Truly understanding and accepting what’s happening and taking a completely different look at the process of trying to conceive — that’s what helps women become mothers.The wisdom, confidence and personal development that happens along the way is what makes...2024-09-0454 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastDecoding ‘Unexplained’ Infertility - Dr. Nina VyasIf you’ve been trying unsuccessfully for one year or longer to conceive, you’re likely frustrated and scratching your head about what to do with a diagnosis of ‘UNEXPLAINED INFERTILITY’…In this episode Danica interviews Dr Nina Vyas of California Fertility Partners to discuss the rationale behind a step-by-step process of elimination to screen for impediments to pregnancy.You’ll appreciate this check list of sorts… as Dr Vyas starts with a thorough discussion of the OVARIES, then she covers all tests relevant to the UTERUS, and then MALE FACTOR.If you’ve been looking...2024-08-281h 10The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastGetting Beyond "Fertility PTSD" with Former IVF Patient, Sarah AdinaFertility treatment can create heightened anxiety for even the most pragmatic women. Particularly during the quarantine, fertility anxiety went off the charts, and the layers of stress were correlated with poorer outcomes for the women and couples trying to conceive.What we learned from that era is valuable and so important now, as we face different life challenges and new sources of perceived stress.In this episode, Danica sits down with former fertility patient Sarah Adina to retell her story as a wild but beautiful adventure — now that she’s made it to the other side...2024-08-211h 16The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastTrusting Our Body & Keeping the Faith On the Path to Parenthood with World Famous Doula, Lori BregmanTrusting again in our body after multiple disappointments eventually leads to birthing ourselves as parents”, says world famous birth doula Lori Bregman.Finding areas of the babymaking journey where we can “reframe” what’s not happening into something that elevates us is so much better than being inauthentic with toxic positivity.This episode is a combination of woo woo and honest shares - we’re talking about what really happens during pregnancy, birthing and when things go so differently than planned.It’s a conversation that revolves around supporting women, helping them keep the faith wh...2024-08-1459 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastWhy Add Yoga to My Fertility Journey? with Lauren Enright, Holistic Fertility Coach, Doula & Yoga InstructorThis conversation takes listeners on a path inward to demonstrate how the process of “trying to conceive” has the potential to reveal a new version of ourselves.Mindfulness, consciousness, breathwork and personal discovery are highlighted as techniques that women (and couples) may find helpful in overcoming the anxiety and nervous system upregulation that occurs during fertility treatment, and later, preparation for giving birth.This episode describes how Danica met Lauren and how the two of them worked together to create “Yoga for the 4 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle” for people using the Seed Fertility Program.Lau...2024-08-071h 01The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast“Infertile AF” Founder, Ali Prato: Destigmatizing #Infertility and Normalizing #IVFThis episode features Ali Prato, host of the award-winning podcast “Infertile AF”. As the co-founder of @fertilityrally, and the author of “Work of ART”, her new children’s book about family-building using IVF, Ali shares her own story and connects others through the power of storytelling and community. Anyone feeling alone, ashamed or scared to navigate the world of infertility will benefit from this empowering conversation filled with interesting perspective and insights that consistently help people move forward with support, increased fertile confidence, and a sense of resolve. You can follow Ali at @infertileAFstories; become a part of...2024-07-311h 05The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastDr. Vermesh: AutoImmune Infertility & Recurrent Pregnancy LossDr. Michael Vermesh and Danica discuss memorable stories collected during 20 years of working together with IVF patients previously labeled as “tough cases”.Using "old school" IVF protocols and low doses of medication may offer women diagnosed with Advanced Maternal Age, Premature Ovarian Failure, or Diminished Ovarian Reserve, the chance to create a successful pregnancy where other protocols and approaches have failed.Dr. Vermesh explains the value of looking at “the whole person” (viewing patients holistically in terms of their stress levels, relationship, overall health and emotional state), which can put patients at ease while creating the feel...2024-07-241h 05The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast“Overcoming PCOS and Helping Fertility Patients Succeed at IVF”; with Former IVF Nurse, Ashley MarrsIn this special episode, Ashley Marrs, daughter of IVF pioneer doctors Richard Marrs & Joyce Vargyas, shares what it was like to grow up in a family known internationally for creating the first human being in the United States from a frozen embryo!From an appearance on CNN News in her mother’s arms as a newborn baby, to the transition of her nursing career into the world of IVF, Ashley recalls the details of her own PCOS healing journey that led her to have kids despite hormone challenges.This conversation explains the important role of PA...2024-07-171h 01The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastDr. Samantha Munson: Overcoming Anxiety on the Fertility JourneyIn this most soothing episode, Dr Samantha Munson, a PhD specializing in mindfulness and health psychology, explains how a meditation practice can really help when we want to turn to fear and give in to anxiety… Setting reasonable expectations, embracing the fact that our minds are made to wander, and becoming more comfortable with uncertainty are just a few ways to allow mindfulness to become a useful component of your babymaking journey. Dr Samantha Munson is the founder of Grow True Psychology; she also practices in Los Angeles at wellpeople Integrative Healing Center.He...2024-07-1052 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastSally Hayes - Creating A Fertile Community (It really does take a village!)Women on the fertility journey struggle with feeling alone, broken, confused and often will grapple with shame… This endearing conversation with Sally Hayes cracks open the hearts of listeners and helps them know that there’s a community here that’s got their back (and their womb!).Through the organizations she’s founded (@WomenInSelfHealing and @WeAreMatrikas) and her proprietary abdominal massage series (known as ”The WISH Method”), she has assisted countless women in creating a treasured collaborative healthcare team.In this episode you’ll learn why it’s important to prioritize self-care as a woman (before, during a...2024-07-0349 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastDr. Taz: An Integrative Medicine Approach to Fertility & Hormone BalanceBalanced hormones are essential for babymaking, so we interviewed integrative wellness expert Dr Taz Bhatia (author of The Hormone Shift and Super Woman Rx ) to learn more about optimizing ovarian potential and improving fertility. In this info-packed episode, Dr Danica and Dr Taz break down the three most common ovarian challenges for women on the fertility journey: hypothalamic ovulatory dysfunction PCOS Premature Ovarian Failure due to a diagnosis of premature menopause The first step in returning the ovaries to a state of balance involves understanding what creates imbalance in the first place. A pioneer in...2024-06-2647 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastHow 2 Wives Got Pregnant At the Same Time Using The Seed Fertility Program - Toby & Lindsay This is one of the best feel-good episodes of The Babymakers Podcast, as wives Toby & Lindsay share details about their VIRAL babymaking story — when they made headlines as “2 Lesbian Wives Pregnant At The Same Time!”This story involves many of the typical fertility hurdles and hiccups (ie. miscarriage, polyps, upsetting ultrasounds, and worry about male factor), but it drives home the idea that keeping an OPEN HEART & MIND is key to family building in today’s complicated world.You’ll love hearing how the two supported each other in a process that felt frustrating at times with...2024-06-1959 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastDr Guy Ringler: Using SeedFertility to Improve IVF Success and 30 Years of Helping Men Have Babies!Endearing partnerships can be formed between medical doctors and holistic practitioners to provide fertility patients with a sense of cohesive support and a sense of deeper meaning to the overall experience of infertility treatment. This episode highlights many shared memories and points of connection between Danica and Dr Guy Ringler.In this interview, Dr Ringler acknowledges the positive impact of “patient empowerment” especially in this challenging field of medicine, the power of storytelling to provide inspiration at the right time, and the benefits to be gained by taking a holistic approach to baby-making.Dr Ringler is k...2024-06-121h 06The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastActress Brenda Strong: Educating Fertility Patients with Yoga4Fertility, Breathwork and Energy MedicineIn this illuminating episode actress Brenda Strong, voice of Mary Alice from Desperate Housewives and the former Spokesperson of the American Fertility Association, emphasizes the power of energetic healing, breathwork and spiritual consciousness in downplaying fear, doubt and the need to control.Brenda describes the term “Divine Feminine” as empowering for both women AND men, because the act of surrendering, being patient, finding balance and embracing vulnerability can strengthen us as complete individuals.Sharing our stories and making our mess into our message, as ways to combat the shame that often accompanies the family-building journey.2024-06-0552 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Role of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Fertility Care — Dr. Daoshing NiImproving fertility often takes a village, and in this episode, Danica interviews one of her mentors, Dr Daoshing Ni, to discuss the role of the acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine in overcoming obstacles to family-building.A respected pioneer, teacher and specialist in the field of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for fertility, “Dr Dao” has imparted his wisdom and insights about this ancient form of energy medicine to help thousands of women conceive against the odds.If you’ve been struggling to get pregnant or stay pregnant, if you’re dealing with endometriosis or have a male partner...2024-05-2956 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastWeNatal Addresses Miscarriages Due to Nutrition Deficiencies and Male Factor IssuesThere’s an outdated paradigm occurring in the fertility space — it’s the assumption that miscarriage and failed attempts to conceive are mostly due to “bad eggs”. Turns out, male factor (sperm issues) are now believed to be causing 50% of the problem in poor fertility outcomes.When besties Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim experienced pregnancy loss within one week of each other, the search for answers began. This episode uncovers what they learned about prenatal vitamins, mens’ health, antioxidants, the thyroid and the value gained from emphasizing holistic health.All too often and for far too long, th...2024-05-221h 04The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastBehind the Scenes with IVF Pioneer Richard MarrsIVF Pioneer Dr Richard Marrs joins Danica in this compelling, factual story of the early days of IVF. Dr Marrs explains the origin of IVF science to address women’s fertility challenges with pelvic inflammatory disease in the 1970s and discusses his role in the refinement of ovarian stimulation protocols in the 1980s and 1990s that have shaped the successful IVF protocols used to this day.This episode shares an inside view of the history of assisted reproductive technology and expands into the disturbing negative fertility outcomes that occurred as possible side effects of COVID (ie. viral an...2024-05-201h 29The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastHow Endo Surgery Is Pivotal to Fertility Success — Dr. Larry OrbuchReceiving a diagnosis of “unexplained” infertility that may include Recurrent Pregnancy Loss can be a heartbreaking, unnerving experience for women/couples who feel ready to have a baby. Oftentimes, these problematic cases are the end result of having endometriosis, an inflammatory condition that affects the pelvic structures and reproductive system.Expert endometriosis excision surgeon Larry Orbuch joins this episode to explain what endo looks like, why it works against our efforts to conceive, how it impacts other body systems, and how recent advancements in technology have made endometriosis excision surgery more effective than ever.When endo...2024-05-151h 06The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast“Understanding Chronic Pain Helped Me Get Pregnant” - Former Endo Patient Andrea WaxThis empowering episode tackles four complex taboo subjects that women often deal with in silence until they show up on the fertility journey — vulvadynia, painful sex, thyroid dysfunction and menstrual pain. Getting a diagnosis of endometriosis to address these interconnected conditions requires persistence, patience and perseverance. If you’re struggling with pain or have experienced unexplained miscarriage(s), this episode is for you.Executive Producer: Danica ThornberryAssociate Producer: Miranda OgletreeAudio Engineer: Patrick EdwardsThis episode is sponsored by:wellpeople Integrative Healing (wellpeoplehealing.com)The Seed Fert...2024-05-131h 08The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast"Not Pregnant” and Surviving the Holidays with Debi Frankle, MFTThis episode discusses the spectrum of grief that shows up in the process of family-building. From the loss of the dream of an effortless pregnancy, to the loss of pregnancies or live children, the fertility journey typically insists that we learn how to pick up the pieces and continue moving forward. Psychologist Debi Frankle, often referred to as “The Grief Lady” from the Calabasas Counseling & Grief Center, presents numerous strategies for resolving the heartache and paralysis that loss leaves in its wake.Executive Producer: Danica ThornberryAssociate Producer: Miranda OgletreeAu...2024-05-081h 01The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast"Awakening Fertility" with Author Heng Ou - Optimizing the Mind & Body for PregnancyHighlighting the roles of nutrition, mindset and personal development that are pivotal when preparing for pregnancy, “awakening fertility” author Heng Ou shares insights and wisdom she’s inherited from her traditional Asian relatives. This episode reveals differences in diet and perspective that are effective in helping women overcome fertility challenges – by quieting their minds and listening for the whispers of unborn babies.Executive Producer: Danica ThornberryAssociate Producer: Miranda OgletreeAudio Engineer: Patrick EdwardsThis episode is sponsored by:wellpeople Integrative Healing (wellpeoplehealing.com)The Seed Fer...2024-05-061h 13The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastMaking Peace with Surrogacy & Egg Donation with Marly SteinmanThe decision to turn to a third-party when building a family is far from easy. This episode helps listeners feel more at ease by demystifying the process, managing anxiety along the way, and keeping the focus on what really matters.Executive Producer: Danica ThornberryAssociate Producer: Miranda OgletreeAudio Engineer: Patrick EdwardsThis episode is sponsored by:wellpeople Integrative Healing (wellpeoplehealing.com)The Seed Fertility Program (seedfertility.com PROMO CODE: BABYMAKERS20)2024-05-0156 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastOlympian Tara Lipinski Puts Her Embryos On The IceTara Lipinski shares the less talked about aspects of her fertility journey — the role of acupuncture and spiritual transformation that came in the form of an unexpected female friendship.As a former Olympic gold medalist figure skater, Tara never thought she’d struggle with infertility. Following multiple miscarriages, she learned that becoming a mother involved being able to surrender to a process beyond her control.Listen now as Tara recalls the parts of her fertility journey where she grew as a woman, and how she strengthened her sense of resolve to become Georgie’s mom via su...2024-04-291h 12The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility Podcast"Why Staying Hopeful Is So Important For Your Fertility and IVF Journey" with Larissa LaskinFertility acupuncturist Danica Thornberry interviews a former infertility patient to discuss ways to acknowledge the tough subjects that come up on the fertility journey; such as emotional healing, personal transformation, reframing obstacles and limited beliefs.Listen to this episode on the hard days when you feel like giving up.Executive Producer: Danica ThornberryAssociate Producer: Miranda OgletreeAudio Engineer: Patrick EdwardsThis episode is sponsored by:wellpeople Integrative Healing (wellpeoplehealing.com)2024-04-241h 09The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastDr. Kelly Baek Explains Underlying Fertility Issues that Affect IVF OutcomesAnswers to many of the most commonly seen issues in fertility from leading fertility specialist Dr Kelly Baek of California Fertility Partners in Los Angeles.Listen to this episode if you’ve been dealing with Unexplained Infertility, or pregnancy loss. Or if you want to feel more empowered as you begin the IVF journey.Executive Producers: Danica ThornberryAssociate Producer: Miranda OgletreeAudio Engineer: Patrick EdwardsThis episode is sponsored by:The Seed Fertility Program (seedfertility.com PROMO CODE: BABYMAKERS20)wellpeople Integrative Healing (wellpeoplehealing.com) 2024-04-241h 38The Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastWhat I Learned From My 19 Pregnancies - Former Fertility Patient Chippy ZunigaRecurrent miscarriage invites us to ask ourselves, “What can I learn from losing a pregnancy?” This former patient explores how she was changed for the better while creating her family after surviving 16 pregnancy losses.This episode will reveal what’s possible when we release the illusion that we need to be in control over every detail when trying to conceive a healthy pregnancy.Executive Producer: Danica ThornberryAssociate Producer: Miranda OgletreeAudio Engineer: Patrick EdwardsThis episode is sponsored by: wellpeople Integrative Healing (http://wellpeoplehealing.com)The Seed F...2024-04-241h 19Lifestyle Design with Koya WebbLifestyle Design with Koya WebbWhy You Feel Stuck In Your Past & Finding Self-Awareness To Heal From Trauma | Dr. Danica Thornberry🎙️Why You Feel Stuck In Your Past & Finding Self-Awareness To Heal From Trauma | Dr. Danica ThornberryWe feature a conversation with Danica Thornberry, the author of 'Stick it to Me, Baby' and a fertility angel, alongside Koya's personal fertility journey. Danica shares her unexpected fertility challenges despite being a health-conscious acupuncturist, leading to her unconventional path to motherhood with two teenagers conceived under unique circumstances. We also talked about:Importance of body listening, strength, and spirituality.Holistic fertility approach, empowering women.Prep for fertility changes, nutrition, holistic health.Hope through personal story, self-awareness, support.If you l...2024-04-1556 minThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastThe Babymakers : A Fertility PodcastBabymakers TrailerWelcome to The Babymakers Podcast!Executive Producer: Danica Thornberry Associate Producer: Miranda Ogletree Audio Engineer: Patrick Edwards This podcast is sponsored by:wellpeople Integrative Healing (wellpeoplehealing.com)The Seed Fertility Program (seedfertility.com PROMO CODE: BABYMAKERS20)2024-04-0901 minEighty TwentyEighty TwentyEighty Twenty with "Dr. Danica Thornberry"In this episode of "Eighty Twenty", join hosts Georgia Sinclair and Shanina Shaik in a heartfelt and enlightening episode as they welcome special guest Dr. Danica Thornberry, an author, educator, and fertility acupuncturist with a remarkable journey. Danica shares her unique path, from being diagnosed with infertility at 31 to becoming an acupuncturist and herbalist specializing in women's health. Despite her own fertility struggles, Danica focused on helping others while keeping her diagnosis a secret. The episode unfolds as Danica opens up about her groundbreaking Seed Program, a holistic approach to fertility that combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, and...2023-11-151h 18The Mom FeedThe Mom FeedUnlocking Infertility: A Mind-Body Approach to Conception with Dr. Danica Thornberry, DAOMWhen Danica Thornberry, DAOM, found herself staring at her lab work at 31 years of age - lab work that confirmed she was headed into early menopause due to prematurely aging ovaries - she couldn't believe it.She had spent the previous decade helping her patients in her practice in LA to overcome fertility challenges. How could this be?At the time of her diagnosis, Danica was not in a place to begin trying for a family. She thought she had time, and she was determined to figure out how to create it.She...2022-11-171h 09The Ribbon Box PodcastThe Ribbon Box PodcastGetting specific: Diet & lifestyle tips for a successful round of IVFCatch FHH founder Eloise’s chat with Seed Fertility creator Dr. Danica Thornberry, DAOM, L.Ac. Used by thousands of patients, The Seed Fertility Program is designed to pinpoint specific diet and lifestyle tips and strategies to each stage of your cycle. Optimise your diet and think small, daily changes, which are proven to make the difference. Fertility diet and mindset tips, for every phase of your cycle Eloise and Danica cover off: Reframing ‘success’, and where to look for improvements in your cycle How to have real impact on your IVF outcomeHow...2022-08-2336 minThe Mom ManualThe Mom Manual#003 - How I Transformed Infertility & Helped Thousands of Other Women Become Moms Against the Odds with Dr. Danica ThornberryUse promo code MOMMANUAL - for 25% off Dr. Thornberry's Seed Fertility Masterclass, and the Healing After Loss course. Follow Dr. Thornberry on Instagram @seedfertility Dr. Danica Thornberry, DAOM, L.Ac., is one of the first acupuncturists in America to specialize in Women's Health & Infertility. Since 2001 she's helped thousands of women conceive healthy babies and is the proud recipient of the Award of Excellence in Family Building from Resolve Infertility. Danica is the founder of the Well Women Acupuncture clinic in Los Angeles and the creator of SeedFertility.com, an online program designed to help women...2021-08-1925 minThe World\'s First Podcast with Erin & Sara FosterThe World's First Podcast with Erin & Sara FosterDr. Danica Thornberry on Fertility, Manifestation, and Overcoming ChallengesDanica Thornberry is  an acupuncturist, spiritual healer, fertility specialist, and founder of The Seed Fertility Program. She joins Erin and Sara to discuss infertility, the power of manifestation and positive thinking, how to make impactful changes in your life, and much more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producer: Montana McBirneyAudio Engineer: Josh WindischThis episode is sponsored by Boll & Branch (www.bollandbranch.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER15) and Modern Fertility (www.modernfertility.com/foster). To learn more about The Seed Fertility Program, go...2021-06-031h 16Shattered Conception: Navigating Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, and Healing PathsShattered Conception: Navigating Infertility, Pregnancy Loss, and Healing PathsAcupuncture and Infertility with Danica Thornberry, L.Ac.Danica Thornberry, L.Ac., was one of the first women in America to focus, treat, and support women going though assisted reproductive technology. She is a fertility specialist and founder of Well Women Acupuncture in Los Angeles. She completed a post-graduate certification in Chinese Gynecology and has had phenomenal success in helping thousands of women reach their individual goals. She has appeared twice on Lifetime TV’s “Speaking of Women’s Health, ” where she presented acupuncture as a successful form of treatment for fertility problems and hormone imbalances. She is the author of Stick it to Me, Baby! Inserting Spirit In...2019-02-2540 min