If you’re trying to optimise your fertility, one of the most significant dietary changes you can make is eliminating dairy. Here’s why this applies to both men and women and why it matters so much when it comes to conceiving.

For many women, the journey to conception isn’t just about the physical aspects of fertility—it’s deeply tied to the stories and beliefs we hold about birth. Whether these come from our own birth experiences, the birth of our children (in cases of secondary infertility), or the sensationalised depictions of birth in the media, fear can become a significant block.

Have you ever paused to notice the way you talk to your body? Do you approach it with kindness and encouragement, or with judgment and frustration? What if I told you that your body is always listening to the words you say and the beliefs you hold about it?

In today’s world, women over the age of 35 are often told they’re “over the hill” when it comes to fertility. Labels like “geriatric pregnancy” are casually thrown around, making many women feel as though their reproductive opportunities are a ticking clock with a loud, ominous alarm. I was labelled as such when I had my second child at 37, and I rejected the term outright then—as I do now.

In my 10 years of working in fertility, there is a trend picking up momentum. Egg donation is increasingly being presented as the primary solution for women in their early 40s who are told their chances of conceiving with their own eggs are slim.

For too long, society has been quick to criticise women who have children later in life, focusing on the challenges instead of celebrating the unique strengths they bring to motherhood. But the truth is, women over 40 are often better equipped emotionally, mentally, and even financially to raise healthy, happy children. It’s time to stop shaming this group and start celebrating their incredible gifts as mothers.

For those battling endometriosis, a condition characterised by debilitating pelvic pain, chronic inflammation, and an often-overwhelming impact on quality of life, the Wim Hof Method could be the natural solution you’ve been searching for.

Globally, the fertility business is worth a staggering £25 billion, and it’s projected to grow exponentially in the coming years. On the surface, this seems like a beacon of hope for families struggling to conceive. But beneath the glossy brochures and success stories lies a harsher reality: IVF is a business first, and a solution second.

For decades, women over 40 have been told that their chances of getting pregnant are slim to none. We hear it all the time: “Your eggs are too old,” or “You’re past your prime.” But let’s get something straight—while it’s true that egg quantity and quality decline with age, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a healthy baby. As my motto goes, ‘It only takes one egg’.