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Conscious ConceptionFully Septate Uterus, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Community Care: Callie's Conscious ConceptionIn this episode:- Tampon trouble at summer camp- Medical communication with kids- Fertility conversations as a teenager- What is a Fully Septate Uterus?- Going to warehouse parties with ankylosing spondylitis- "Self healing" slipping into isolation and eating disorder- Shifting from individual healing to community care- Wellness purity culture- There's no way to fully prepare for conception- Allowing yourself to flare- "The experience of not being pregnant...
2025-07-081h 16
Strong + UnfilteredEP 212 "unexplained infertility", WTF is AVM? and are we gaslighting ourselves?Phoebe Lyman is an abdominal manual therapist, preconception coach, and founder of Casc Tonics, a wellness brand focused on reviving digestive bitters. Based in Los Angeles, she specializes in Mercier Therapy and Visceral Manipulation—two hands-on modalities for healing what she calls the "gut-fertility continuum." Phoebe's work emphasizes rewilding over biohacking, body sovereignty over outsourcing, and conscious conception for societal and personal healing. Her podcast, Conscious Conception, challenges mainstream fertility narratives and centers body literacy, ancestral health, and radical self-trust. In this episode we chat about: The gut fertility continuum IVF and "unexplained" infertility WTF is abdo...
2025-05-261h 31Strong + UnfilteredEP 212 "unexplained infertility", WTF is AVM? and are we gaslighting ourselves?Phoebe Lyman is an abdominal manual therapist, preconception coach, and founder of Casc Tonics, a wellness brand focused on reviving digestive bitters. Based in Los Angeles, she specializes in Mercier Therapy and Visceral Manipulation—two hands-on modalities for healing what she calls the "gut-fertility continuum." Phoebe's work emphasizes rewilding over biohacking, body sovereignty over outsourcing, and conscious conception for societal and personal healing. Her podcast, Conscious Conception, challenges mainstream fertility narratives and centers body literacy, ancestral health, and radical self-trust. In this episode we chat about: The gut fertility continuum IVF and "unexplained" infertility WTF is abdo...
2025-05-261h 31Conscious ConceptionConsider the Liver: Estrogen dominance, TUDCA, coffee enemas, and anger patternsIn this episode, we give our livers a little love. A solo ep about my liver health journey over the last year. We talk about emotional bitterness and anger reflecting liver congestion. We make the link between estrogen dominance and an overburdened liver. We cover the balance between bile production and stomach acid (the root of the gut-liver connection), HTMAs, supplementing with bitters and TUDCA, mineral balancing protocols, and even...yes...coffee enemas and floating stool as a sign of poor fat absorption.If you're TTC and are worried about estrogen dominance, you're going to want to...
2025-05-1327 minConscious ConceptionTop 4 Drivers of Abdominal Tension, and how they're affecting your fertilityCasc Tonics Daily Bitter has launched (hey hey, Liver Support!!)- use code LAMT 2025 for a 20% discountOn Fertile Ground retreat doors are still open- 3 spots left in the LOFTGet in touch on IG: @phoebeelyman In this episode we uncover four layers of tension that most women experience that lead to poor gut health, imbalanced hormones, mood issues, and general discomfort. There are MANY reasons for gut inflammation, pelvic tension, and low lung capacity (like infection, muscle atrophy or hypertrophy, and gut dysbiosis, for ex...
2025-04-1525 minConscious ConceptionWhen you manifest a little too hard: entrepreneurship & fertilityCasc Tonics Daily Bitter has launched- use code LAMT 2025 for a 20% discountOn Fertile Ground retreat doors are still openGet in touch on IG: @phoebeelyman In this episode:-Why is baby-making so secretive?- impromptu marriage during LA wildfires- Doors to conception opening wider- Birthing a new business- Shower downloads- If you're talking about something all the time, why don't you just DO it yourself?- When making money is a preconception go...
2025-03-1221 minConscious ConceptionA "miscarriage" that kept growing: Kristina's Conscious ConceptionOn Fertile Ground retreat doors are still open! Get in touch on IG: @phoebeelyman In this episode:- I've been pregnant 7 times, I do not have 7 children. - Pregnancy is not the priority in medical school- Fighting for dyslexia accommodations- Begging for a labor induction, vacuum, anything to "rip her out" - Diagnosed miscarriage that led to live birth- You birth how you live- The implied blame on parents during their child's autism diagnostic process- When...
2025-03-041h 07Conscious ConceptionTelling the land that you want to have a child, with Justine Cohen & Kerry HindsPulling up earth energy from the soil, calling in spirits from the ethereal realm, and integrating those powers into our wombs.Kerry, Justine, and I talk about the potency (in our physical bodies) of community, of deeply held containers to share stories, and the requirement to be grounded in order for our spirit babies to arrive. On Fertile Ground Retreat My podcast episode with KerryMy spirit baby reading with JustineFollow me on IG @phoebeelyman
2025-02-1840 min
Fringe Fertility Podcast with Kerry HindsFertility of the Earthen, Cellular, & Ethereal with Phoebe Lyman and Justine CohenWhat a treat this episode is as you get an insider peak of how and why the On Fertile Ground Fertility Retreat was created!I have my co-creators on for this episode. Justine Cohen, Spirit Baby Medium, and Phoebe Lyman, Mercier Therapist and Conscious Conception Coach. We break down the retreat for you and how we are coming together with the collective goal of embracing fertility in all it's forms: earthen, cellular, and ethereal.Workshop Details:On Fertile Ground: An all-inclusive fertility retreat for your path to pregnancy is Thursday...
2025-02-1842 minConscious Conception"I'd like to die for this"- Radical Commitment to Motherhood: Tina's Conscious ConceptionOn Fertile Ground retreat doors are OPEN! Follow me @phoebeelyman on IG for updates and announcements!In this episode:- Blending allopathic medicine, bodywork, and TCM - Five pregnancy losses including Blighted ovums, and a ruptured ectopic pregnancy before her daughter - "You're on a rollercoaster, you can't let it throw you around"- A pregnancy despite an unclear LH surge - Thinking miscarriage happens, but "it won't happen twice"- How hard it is to advocate for yourself as a patient in th...
2025-02-131h 08Conscious ConceptionSimplicity Parenting and Swimming up the Culture Stream: Kate's Conscious ConceptionOn Fertile Ground retreat doors are OPEN! Follow me! @phoebeelyman on IG for updates and announcements!Find Kate Saffle's world over at Happier in Motherhood and her own podcast, Fully In It In this episode:- Wanting one child (if any) and her husband wanting six- Healing a prolactinoma (and getting pregnant!) with diet and lifestyle- Building her own dream business rather than someone else’s- Shifting from ME mindset to US mind...
2025-02-041h 02Conscious ConceptionFrom a Burst Ovarian Cyst to Sacred Conception Dance: Valerie's Conscious ConceptionOn Fertile Ground retreat doors are OPEN! In this episode:-- An ovarian cyst rupture after IUD insertion-- Grain-free autoimmune diet to manage endometriosis-- Receiving messages from her ovary through bodywork and overcoming pelvic floor tension-- TRULY finding safety at a cellular level through therapy and personal growth-- Ditching fertility tracking and data obsession and choosing fun and surrender-- Flipping the switch, granting herself permission to get pregnant-- Feeling called to creative pursuits and the harp in her pr...
2025-01-2957 min
Conscious Kitchen PodcastEp. 64: Moms-to-Be Guide: Holistic Prep & Spiritual AwakeningGet ready, moms-to-be! We’re diving into holistic tips to support your fertility journey. From herbal remedies and castor oil packs to journaling, prayer, and womb healing, we’re sharing real experiences and practical advice. We’ll chat about balancing time, costs, and emotions while comparing how holistic practices stack up between the U.S. and Spain. Whether you’re just starting or deep in the journey, this episode is here to inspire and empower you.
Easy-to-try holistic hacks.
Personal stories on acupuncture, journaling, and more.
Tips for managing overwhelm on your path to pregnancy.
Let’s navigate t...
2025-01-1047 minConscious ConceptionMercier Therapy versus Maya Abdominal Massage for FertilityReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanIn this episode:- The philosophical foundational differences between Maya and Mercier- Whole-person preventive and wellness nurturing v. corrective techniques- What it feels like to receive Maya Abdominal Massage versus Mercier Therapy
2024-12-2412 minConscious ConceptionFinding her prince, then finding endometriosis: Adrienne's Conscious ConceptionReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanIn this episode:-- Internalizing fear projected by doctors-- Kissing a lot of frogs to find her prince-- A year-long endometriosis flare--Fear-based conscious conception-- Confronting and repatterning anger with family of origin-- A gnarly, but ultimately *super* positive experience with laparoscopic endometriosis excision surgery-- Her first PMS-free cycle-- Writing an apology letter to her body
2024-12-0458 minConscious ConceptionAwakening Ancestral Technology through Pregnancy and Abortion: Stevie’s Conscious ConceptionReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanYou can find more about Stevie's work at Weaver+Rose.What's in the conversation:- Stevie’s rapid shift from adamantly not wanting kids, to making space for their spirit babies- Feeling the lower half of your body for the first time through pregnancy- The power of deep listening - the ceremony of Birth and Postpartum- Incubation and privacy around conscious conception- Exploring your own ancestral patterns to undo what won't serve you- Acknowledging that conscious con...
2024-11-2658 minConscious ConceptionFrom Stage 4 Endo to Embodiment: Kristen's Conscious ConceptionReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanWhat's in the conversation: -- Lifelong health changes sparked by endometriosis-- Obsession around tracking, supplementation, and trying to "de-stress"-- Saying yes to "Counting your chickens before they hatch" despite fears of letdown-- Becoming a better parent because of fertility challenges-- Unlearning gender expectations for our future kids-- The edge between fertility information-seeking and control-seeking Connect with Kristen: www.kristencordero.com
2024-11-1951 minConscious ConceptionWhy (and how) you should build community when you're TTCReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanIn this episode:- Resisting grind culture through forging community- Reclaiming (simple) skills through mutual support- What is the "Practical Hang" and why its important in preconception- Breaking down the Fun Zone Barrier with your friends- Expanding your friendships' capacities to include practical support
2024-11-1218 minConscious ConceptionIs Fertility Massage Okay to do During IVF?Reach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanIn this episode, we answer your questions about WHEN to do fertility massage...- For natural cycles (follicular phase? during ovulation? during menstruation?)- For IVF cycles- Differences in the two week wait between natural and medicated cycles- Risks of ovarian torsion- Special considerations for egg quality
2024-10-3016 minConscious ConceptionReady for a baby but can't afford it? How to manage Financial InfertilityReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelyman- The real, (but also fabricated) form of infertility- Economy, Economy Plus, Business Class, and First Class visions and versions of the childhood you want to create for your future kids- How capitalism is preventing natural, mammalian functions- Resisting elitism to cope with financial infertility- Disentangling financial anxiety from other hesitations around parenting- If we were all a bit more broke, maybe we would actualize the communal ties we all craveKids These Days, Malcolm Harris
2024-10-2316 minConscious ConceptionThe mass confusion around Basal Body Temperature, and how to stop wasting money on your period trackerHow to stop fumbling around your period tracking app and start understanding what the heck you're looking AT and what you're looking FOR. For the rest of the module on how to chart your cycles, get the FREE Pillars of Preconception Video Course Reach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelyman-The basics on your fertile window-What BBT actually is and why you should care about it if you're trying to get pregnant- The mechanics of temping- Clarity on fertility TECH
2024-10-1624 minConscious ConceptionAre you skipping this ESSENTIAL preconception step?Reach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelyman- The two phases of Conscious Conception- Yin/Yang of Preparation and Celebration- Applying the two phases to the Fertility Awareness Method- How Conscious Conception is like a picnic
2024-10-1017 minConscious ConceptionCastor Oil Pack Do's and Dont's, Fertility Anxiety, & Rewilding as ResistanceReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelyman- How to do a pelvic castor oil pack- Coopting the term 'Rewilding' from ecology to our bodies- Fear of bringing children into this harsh world (What am I leaving my kids?)- Rediscovering respect for nature that will translate to our children- Supporting a bonded motherbaby dyad starts in preconception- Which parts of the overculture can you resist?Kerry Hinds's Virtual Yoga StudioSpirit Baby Connection & Fertility Yoga Workshop October 19, 2024WILD CONCEPTION WORKBOOK
2024-10-021h 01Conscious ConceptionHow she got pregnant naturally AFTER IVF & endometriosis surgeryReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanA short case study of one of my favorite (and super common) scenarios. TLDR:- She's on the pill for decades, - She goes off the pill to get pregnant- She has awful periods and isn't getting pregnant- She does (MANY) rounds of IVF- They don't work- A doctor thinks she might have endo- She gets surgery- She seeks out manual therapy to help her heal after surgery and before more IVF-.....Su...
2024-09-2512 minConscious ConceptionDo you really crave homestead life, or is it just escapism?Reach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanIn this episode:- An invitation to think critically about the romanticism of homesteading, #vanlife, and going off-grid- Digging down to WHY we crave the trappings of homesteading, LIKE...- Desire for freedom and time freedom- Desire for communal care- Escapism from harsh daily life under urban capitalism- Desire for clean environment, and - Desire for a slower life- How you can make these desires a reality WITH or WITHOUT your homestead
2024-09-1815 minConscious ConceptionMY SPIRIT BABY READING with Justine CohenA super special, super intimate recording of my own spirit baby reading with Spirit Baby Medium, Justine Cohen. In this reading, Justine and I talk about:Meeting my spirit baby during my pregnancy termination (CW)How conception is a contract in which everyone says YESTrusting that babies choose their parentsOrienting toward simplicity and moving away from martyr mindsetPractical questions like where to live, a 5-year (or 1-year?) planDecision-making as the evolved version of myselfStepping into motherhood now, and mothering yourselfImagining nourishment of...
2024-09-101h 05
Recording Studio RockstarsRSR470 - Daniel Bacigalupi - Signal Chain Breakdown from Infrasonic Mastering Make some noise about dither ya'll! Daniel talked about how mastering flow is like songwriting, how to null check audio files, his hybrid mastering signal chain, why Wavelab is so cool, monitor levels, Ozone 11, and the magic of an old Mackie mixer. Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Daniel Bacigalupi, a Minnesota native who has been mastering music in Nashville for 15 years. Daniel began his career at Ithaca College in New York where he earned a B.M. in Sound Recording Technology under the direction of Alex Perialas. Upon graduation, h...
2024-09-062h 20Conscious ConceptionAn herbal MD reflects on career changes and womb healthStephanie Colantonio, MD https://www.colantoniomd.com/https://www.instagram.com/herbal__md/Reach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanIn this episode: - How the wrong type of work can be driving your chronic symptoms- Time constraints and efficiency in conventional medicine leads to prescription-only healthcare- Practical tips for feeling into a career shift- Plants and people as community support- Why SWEATING is an indicator of health- Taking long breaks, not just a week-long vacation- A reminder to prioritize w...
2024-09-0358 minConscious ConceptionWhy fertility massage should be the core of your conscious conceptionReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanPillars of Preconception FREE Course where you can find videos for abdominal self massage instruction In this Episode:- Mercier Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, and Maya Abdominal Massage to boost fertility- Why blood circulation, while obvious, is a foundational piece of fertility to GET RIGHT- How fertility massage can help you get pregnant, but also how it can help you have a smoother pregnancy and birth- Deep exploration of tissue sensitivity in rediscovering your own body - Reclaiming your proprioception and in...
2024-08-2711 minConscious ConceptionStripping the Soil: What epidurals, Lupron, and fertilizer have in commonReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanBook recs:What Your Food Ate, Anne Biklé and David R. MontgomeryPastoral Song: A Farmer's Journey, James RebanksIn this episode:- the problem with tilling soil- the loud silence of our agricultural fields (and what that means for nutrition)- humans' well-intentioned, but often shortsighted technology- deep wisdom of nature, and how we should relinquish the reigns to her - how the L&D ward can feel like The Matrix
2024-08-2017 minConscious ConceptionCircadian Fertility Pt 3: Sunset walks, ditching your TV, and darkness for your hormonesDrop a line! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanIn this episode:- Why you need to prioritize stepping outside to watch sunset- The harms of our modern light environment (and "extended days")- Warm hues, low light, and candlelight - Why tossing your TV in the closet might be the best things for your hormones and your spirit- Creating a sanctuary for sleep Mentioned:Nadine Artemis, Renegade Beauty
2024-08-1328 minConscious ConceptionParenting in the Age of TechnologyIn Conversation with Adam Yasmin, a mindful tech coach.- Tech exposure through the decades- Tech as a tool, not as a body extension- Community agreements around our kids' tech use- Techniques for tech mindfulnessAdam's Website: https://mindfulscreentime.com/Let me know what you thought- send me a DM! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelyman
2024-08-081h 04Conscious ConceptionCircadian Fertility Pt. 2: You need more time outside, period.https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanhttps://dminder.ontometrics.com/- Why *just* morning sun isn't enough- Vitamin D's critical role in fertility - Demonization of UVB and understanding VitD windows- Taking stock of your outdoor time- Tips for boosting healthy sun exposure
2024-07-3014 minConscious ConceptionCircadian Fertility Pt 1: Greet the Sunhttps://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanA simple morning routine to boost your circadian rhythm and your fertility.- The WRONG morning routine (i.e. how to jack up your cortisol)- The power of light in your eyes- Remineralize and rehydrate- Stabilize your blood sugar with breakfast!
2024-07-2215 minConscious ConceptionIntro to Circadian Fertility (A Series)https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanIntro to a three-part episode series detailing how circadian rhythm is central to your conscious conception and fertility journey.- the cellular basis of your circadian rhythm- circadian rhythm as a potent catch-all for general health (beyond fertility)- fertility is more than just estrogen and progesterone- what to expect from this mini-series
2024-07-2209 minConscious ConceptionGrind Culture and Conscious ConceptionGet the Wild Conception Workbook Full E-BookReach out! https://www.instagram.com/phoebeelyman- The link between your job and depletion of your human resource- Birthing and raising babies in grind culture- Outsourcing natural human skills- Purchasing care, rather than providing care- Reclaiming ancestral skills- Building a worklife that supports your complex humanity
2024-07-1609 minConscious ConceptionDON'T just quit the pill and start baby dancing right awayhttps://www.instagram.com/phoebeelymanThe standard advice to quit the pill whenever you're ready to get pregnant is a disservice to parents. In this episode, we cover why you need to give yourself at least one year after quitting hormonal contraception to get pregnant.- Re-igniting your innate hormonal cascade- Replenishing vital nutrients that you and your baby need for conception, pregnancy, and postpartum- Discovering and healing any underlying hormonal dysregulation- The surprising connection between synthetic estrogen, leaky gut, and inflammation
2024-07-0808 minConscious ConceptionThe most underrated piece of your conscious conception: Your JOBhttps://www.instagram.com/phoebeelyman/Click HERE for the Wild Conception WorkbookIKIGAI example
2024-07-0228 min
Fringe Fertility Podcast with Kerry HindsCastor Oil Packs & Rewilding for Fertility with Phoebe LymanThis episode is so FULL of great information for your fertility and living - and they may seem random at first but you will see that they are truly connected!
My guest today, Phoebe Lyman is an, Abdominal Manual Therapist and Preconception Coach, who integrates rewilding principles into fertility support. Based in Los Angeles, she specializes in deep abdominal organ therapy to prepare individuals for pregnancy. As the founder of WildCulture Collective, Phoebe also fosters an online community advocating for ecologically-grounded and anti-capitalist family building. Guided by the belief that intentional preconception that prioritizes ecological reconnection is...
2024-01-311h 02
The Joffrey of Podcasts: Game of Thrones & House of the DragonHOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 10 'The Black Queen' s1e10 review recap explained theoryLucerys wouldn't give up an eye to Aemond, so Vhagar took something more precious. Rhaenyra loses a son, then loses a son. Catfish joins #TeamGreen! HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 10 'The Black Queen' is based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga and HBO's Game of Thrones.#GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #HotDWhat did you think of this episode?The Green Council (2022)Full Cast & CrewDirected byGreg YaitanesWriting Credits George R.R. Martin ... (based on "Fire & Blood" by) Ryan J. Co...
2022-10-241h 21The Joffrey of Podcasts: Game of Thrones & House of the DragonHOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 9 'The Green Council' s1e09 review recap explained theoryThe King Viserys is dead, long live King Aegon! #TeamGreen / #TeamGreens look for a new king, literally, while Queen Alicent gets footloose and fancy free with Larys! HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 9 'The Green Council' is based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga and HBO's Game of Thrones.#GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #HotD While Alicent enlists Cole and Aemond to track down Aegon, Otto gathers the great houses of Westeros to affirm their allegiance.What did you think of this episode? The Green Council (2022)Full Cast & Crew...
2022-10-171h 16The Joffrey of Podcasts: Game of Thrones & House of the DragonHOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 8 'The Lord of the Tides' s1e08 review recap explained theoryDaemon finds an egg, Aemond makes a toast. Vaemond lost his head. But none compare to Bubba going full #TeamGreen / #TeamGreen. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON: Season 1, Episode 8 'The Lord of the Tides' is based on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire saga and HBO's Game of Thrones.#GameOfThrones #HouseOfTheDragon #HotD Six years later. With the Driftmark succession suddenly critical, Rhaenyra attempts to strike a bargain with Rhaenys.What did you think of this episode? The Lord of the Tides (2022)Full Cast & CrewDirected by Geeta Vasant Patel ...
2022-10-111h 15
Khaki MalarkeyWar of Empires - with Rob Lyman and Lucy Betteridge-DysonThis week we have not one but two fabulous guests - join us as we speak to Rob Lyman about his new book ‘War of Empires’ and hear from Lucy Betteridge-Dyson about her Grandad’s experience in the Arakan. If you’d like to get in touch, you can find us on Twitter @KhakiMalarkey. Edited by Zack O’Leary (@zickzack142). Hosted by Phoebe Style (@ph0ebestyle) and Olivia Smith (@__OliviaSmith12).
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