Her Fertility

About Her Fertility

Infertility affects so much more than your body. Your fertility support should, too. Welcome to Her Fertility Podcast, the show for women navigating infertility who want thoughtful conversations about the whole fertility experience - not just another list of things to do to get pregnant. I'm Jess Tims, fertility support specialist, fertility doula and founder of Her Fertility Support. After experiencing unexplained infertility myself, I became fascinated by the parts of this journey that don't always fit neatly inside a doctor's appointment: the mental spirals, the emotional weight, the relationships, the decisions, the loss of self, the questions about your body, and sometimes, the deeper questions about meaning, intuition and hope. Here, we talk about all of it. You'll hear Dear Jess episodes, where I answer real questions from women navigating infertility, alongside honest conversations with fertility doctors, researchers, therapists, founders, practitioners and other voices changing the way we understand and experience fertility. We'll explore the physical, mental, emotional and energetic sides of fertility - without pretending there is one perfect protocol, one missing answer, or one thing you need to fix about yourself. Because you are more than a patient. More than a diagnosis. And much more than a body trying to get pregnant. This is fertility support for the whole woman. New episodes weekly. Not sure where to begin? Take the free 2-minute quiz to discover how infertility may be affecting you right now and the kind of support that may help you feel more like yourself again: herfertility.support/quiz

Publisher

Jess Tims

Category

health & fitness · science · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Nov 2024

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   74. Your AMH is not your fertility score

   What does AMH actually tell you about your fertility? In this episode of the Her Fertility Podcast, Jess breaks down what AMH measures, what ovarian reserve really means, how AMH is used during IVF, and what a low (or high) AMH can and cannot tell you about egg quality, natural conception, and your fertility future. In This Episode 00:34 What is AMH? What anti-Müllerian hormone is How AMH relates to the follicles in your ovaries Why AMH gives us an estimate rather than an exact egg count 02:11 Ovarian reserve vs. fertility What “ovarian reserve” actually means Why ovarian reserve is primarily about quantity Why “low AMH” and “low fertility” aren't equivalent statements Pasted text 04:28 Why fertility clinics use AMH How AMH can help predict ovarian response during IVF Using AMH for treatment planning Why potential egg yield isn't the same thing as likelihood of pregnancy Pasted text 08:46 Does low AMH mean poor egg quality? Why egg quantity and egg quality are different What AMH doesn't tell you about your eggs Why low AMH doesn't automatically mean you can't conceive naturally Pasted text 10:38 What low and high AMH can mean Why very low AMH can still be clinically important Why low AMH isn't synonymous with “you can't get pregnant” Why higher AMH isn't automatically better Looking at AMH within your complete fertility picture Pasted text 12:00 Should you try to increase your AMH? Why changing the number itself shouldn't necessarily be the goal Being cautious about supplements, diets, detoxes, and protocols promising to raise AMH The more useful question: What does this number change about the decisions I need to make? Pasted text 13:32 Questions to ask your fertility doctor What does my AMH tell you? What doesn't it tell you? How do my age, AFC, and other fertility testing affect your interpretation? Does my AMH change what you recommend we do next—and why? Pasted text Take the Free 2-Minute Quiz If infertility is starting to feel like it's taking over, take the free Her Fertility quiz to discover the pattern you're experiencing right now and what support may help you move through this phase of your fertility journey. Take the Free Quiz → (http://www.herfertility.support/quiz) Have a Question for Dear Jess? Submit your fertility question anonymously through the Dear Jess question box. Jess reads every submission, and your question may be answered on an upcoming episode of the Her Fertility Podcast. Submit Your Question → (http://www.herfertility.support/stories) Ready for support? www.herfertility.support (http://www.herfertility.support) Disclaimer The Her Fertility Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always discuss fertility testing, results, supplements, and treatment decisions with your physician, reproductive endocrinologist, or other qualified healthcare provider.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   73. I'm terrified to do another embryo transfer. How do I know if I'm ready?

   Terrified to do another embryo transfer after a failed transfer or pregnancy loss? In this episode of the Her Fertility Podcast, Jess explores what it actually means to be “ready” to try again, why fear doesn't automatically mean you're not ready, and how to consider your medical, practical, and emotional readiness before deciding what comes next. In This Episode [03:40] Does being afraid mean you're not ready? Why another embryo transfer can feel completely different after a previous transfer or loss Wanting another chance while simultaneously feeling terrified Why fear isn't automatically a “no” [05:15] Are you medically ready? Questions to discuss with your fertility clinic Understanding what changed after your previous transfer Getting enough information to understand what you're consenting to and why Pasted text [06:53] Are you practically ready? Appointments, medication, work, finances, childcare, travel, and the waiting period Why “I'm not ready” isn't always purely emotional Giving yourself permission to consider what another transfer requires from your actual life Pasted text [08:27] What does emotional readiness actually mean? Why emotional readiness doesn't require being fearless Considering whether you have the capacity and support to move through another transfer Why you don't have to prove you could gracefully handle the worst outcome before allowing yourself to hope Pasted text [10:06] What are you actually afraid of? Failed implantation, pregnancy loss, using a remaining embryo, the two-week wait, losing yourself, and being afraid to hope Why different fears need different kinds of support When fear about the next transfer may also contain grief from the last one Pasted text [12:37] How do you know when you're ready? Why readiness may be quieter than “I'm not scared anymore” Why waiting isn't failure and moving forward isn't proof that you've healed Making the decision from a place that feels like yours Pasted text [14:00] The four questions to ask yourself before another transfer What do I know? What am I afraid of? What would help me feel supported? If I knew I was allowed to be afraid and move forward anyway, what would I want to do? Pasted text Take the Free 2-Minute Quiz If infertility is starting to feel like it's taking over, take the free 2-minute Her Fertility quiz to discover the pattern you may be experiencing right now, and what you may need as you move through this phase of your fertility journey. Take the Free Quiz → (http://www.herfertility.support/quiz) Have a Question for Dear Jess? Submit your fertility question anonymously through the Dear Jess question box. Jess reads every question, and yours may be answered on an upcoming episode of the Her Fertility Podcast. Submit Your Question → (http://www.herfertility.support/stories) Disclaimer The Her Fertility Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared in this episode should not replace individualized care from your physician, reproductive endocrinologist, mental health professional, or other qualified healthcare provider. Always consult your care team about decisions related to your fertility treatment.

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   72. How Can I Improve My Egg Quality? Start With This Question

   Can you actually measure egg quality? And how do you know if poor egg quality is a problem for you? In this Dear Jess episode, Jess breaks down what fertility testing can and cannot tell you about egg quality, what may be learned during IVF, and what to consider before spending hundreds of dollars on supplements intended to improve it. In This Episode 00:59 How do you know if you have poor egg quality? Why “How can I improve my egg quality?” may be starting one question too late Why there isn't currently a simple test that gives you an “egg quality score” What AMH and antral follicle count actually tell us and what they don't 03:12 What does “egg quality” actually mean? What practitioners generally mean when they talk about egg quality The role of chromosomal competence Why age gives us information about probability, rather than directly inspecting your individual eggs 04:59 What can IVF tell us about egg quality? What your fertility clinic can observe after egg retrieval Maturity, fertilization, embryo development, and blastocyst development Why even IVF doesn't necessarily give us one simple answer for why an egg, embryo, or cycle did or didn't work 07:18 Can you actually improve egg quality? Why there isn't a protocol that can guarantee you'll “fix” your eggs Supporting your overall health versus trying to perfect your fertility Why Jess is cautious about promises to improve egg quality in three months 09:01 Before you buy another egg-quality supplement Why being pro-individualized supplementation isn't the same as believing every woman needs an “egg quality protocol” Five questions to ask before adding another supplement How “it might help your egg quality” can become an incredibly expensive idea 10:20 What to ask instead of “How do I fix my eggs?” Separating what we know, what we estimate, and what we assume Asking what evidence-informed steps make sense for your circumstances Why there may not always be another thing you need to add Separating what you can support, what medicine can measure, what science can estimate, and what none of us can control Have a Question for Dear Jess? Have a fertility question you've been Googling, wondering about, or haven't gotten a clear answer to? Submit your question anonymously through the Dear Jess question box below. Jess reads every submission, and your question may be answered in an upcoming episode of the Her Fertility Podcast. Submit Your Dear Jess Question → (http://www.herfertility.support/stories) Resources Listen to the Her Fertility Podcast: www.herfertility.support/podcast Explore Her Fertility: www.herfertility.support Follow Her Fertility TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@herfertility.support Disclaimer The Her Fertility Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The information shared in this episode should not replace individualized care from your physician, reproductive endocrinologist, or other qualified healthcare professional. Always speak with your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing supplements, medications, or treatment.

Who has been a guest on Her Fertility

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sam
• Kaycee
• Dr Jaime Knopman
• former client
• Heather

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,987

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

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Quality

54

Social presence

94

YouTube

68

Engagement

32