The Sensitivity Doctor

Finding Hope After Infertility Trauma with Dr. Hillary and Dr. Kara

Episode Summary

In this powerful episode, Dr. Amelia Kelley is joined by Dr. Kara and Dr. Hillary, the founders of Cultivate Fertility, to explore the multifaceted journey of fertility. Drawing from decades of clinical experience and personal stories, they discuss how emotional, spiritual, physical, and ancestral healing all contribute to a person's fertility health. The conversation opens up the deeper layers behind fertility challenges—from trauma and stress to metabolic health and cultural conditioning. The guests share their personal journeys with PCOS, IVF, miscarriage, and how they ultimately shifted into functional and naturopathic healing. They also highlight the emotional toll of monthly disappointment, the societal silence around miscarriage, and the importance of connection, joy, and heart-centered living. Whether you’re actively trying to conceive, healing from loss, or simply want to understand the intersection of reproductive health and emotional wellness, this episode is filled with validation, insights, and a deep reminder: your body was made for this.

Episode Notes

Key Takeaways:

• Fertility challenges are often a signal, not a sentence. They can be a gift pointing toward deeper healing and health.
• Emotional and ancestral trauma, stress, and lifestyle imbalances all play a role in fertility health.
• There’s no "one fix"; it’s about uncovering and tuning multiple levers, nutrition, sleep, environmental toxins, emotional wellness, and nervous system regulation.
• The heart, not just the brain, plays a vital role in hormone regulation according to Chinese medicine.
• Fertility is not only about conception—it's about cultivating joy, connection, and well-being on every level.