71. Fertility, Stress & Working With Your Body with Katia Khomich
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Many women trying to conceive face a silent crisis: their bodies are being pushed to the brink by wellness trends that mimic health but actually sabotage fertility. Katia Khomich, a women's health coach and yoga therapist, reveals that practices like fasting, intense workouts, and restrictive diets—often marketed as 'healthy'—can backfire for women by disrupting hormonal balance and increasing stress. She shares her own journey with PCOS and how intentional, gentle lifestyle changes led to successful pregnancies. The real issue isn't just biology—it's the emotional weight of uncertainty, shame, and the pressure to 'fix' the body, which ironically makes conception harder. Katia argues that true fertility support lies in trusting the body, reclaiming agency through education, and shifting from a mindset of control to one of co-creation with the body and the universe. Her message is clear: start preparing for motherhood long before you're ready—because fertility isn't just about timing, it's about how you've treated your body all along.
Fasting and high-intensity exercise can disrupt female fertility by increasing stress and hormonal imbalance, even if they feel 'healthy'.
Women with PCOS or a history of burnout are at higher risk for fertility challenges due to accumulated physiological stress.
The belief that 'I just need to relax' minimizes complex fertility struggles—real change requires actionable steps, not just mindset shifts.
A Mediterranean-style, whole-foods diet rich in fiber, healthy fats, and adequate protein supports hormonal balance and fertility.
Gut health and microbiome balance are critical but overlooked factors in unexplained infertility.
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Welcome & Introduction to Katia Khomich
Alicia introduces the episode and welcomes Katia Khomich, a women's health coach and yoga therapist specializing in fertility, stress reduction, and holistic wellness.
Katia's Personal Fertility Journey & Career Shift
“I got pregnant only because I spent one year deliberately taking care and approaching my future fertility with more intentionality.”
The Hidden Toll of 'Healthy' Lifestyle Trends
“When you're trying to conceive, being overtrained and undernourished can be a very real reason for pregnancy not happening on your terms.”
Emotional & Psychological Struggles in Fertility
“It's so frustrating when they look at your tests and they're like, it looks fine. So go keep trying. Like what do I do next?”
The Role of Nutrition, Gut Health & Inflammation
Katia emphasizes that gut microbiome health, nutrient deficiencies, and inflammation (like leaky gut) can contribute to unexplained infertility and must be addressed through personalized nutrition and lifestyle changes.
“so this whole idea of being overtrained and undernourished can be a very real reason for pregnancy not happening on your terms”
“general conceptually want to become a mother one day, start treating your body in a way that one day it will have to conceive.”
“I got credited only because I spent one year deliberately taking care and approaching my future fertility with more intentionality.”
Host
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Katia Khomich
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Alicia
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PCOS
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Mind and Womb
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Emily
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Valance
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