In this episode of Soma Says, host Dr. Soma welcomes Dr. Alice Domar, an expert in mind-body medicine and health psychology, who shares her extensive research on the impact of stress on infertility. Dr. Domar discusses her pioneering work with online Mind/Body programs that have shown to significantly increase pregnancy rates among women facing infertility. The conversation also delves into effective strategies for managing stress, the psychological differences between how men and women handle infertility, and the holistic approaches needed to support patients. Additionally, they touch on the emotional toll of infertility, the role of lifestyle habits, and innovative support programs for patients. Join this insightful discussion to learn more about how to cope with infertility and the groundbreaking methods being implemented to support patients emotionally and physically. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:42 Mind-Body Connection in Infertility 01:33 Spotlight on Dr. Alice Domar 02:56 Personal Journey and Early Influences 05:29 Stress and Infertility: Research Insights 09:34 Psychological Interventions and Acupuncture 16:48 Support Programs and Patient Care 24:33 The Emotional Toll of Infertility on Patients and Physicians 25:40 Gender Differences in Coping with Infertility 27:32 Impact of Infertility on Relationships 29:40 Guiding Couples Through Infertility Challenges 33:10 Rising Infertility Rates and Sperm Count Concerns 34:45 Innovations and Support in Fertility Treatments 35:25 The Cost and Accessibility of IVF 38:15 Supporting Women Through Fertility Apps 40:29 Top Tips for Coping with Infertility 44:10 Concluding Thoughts and Resources To learn more about Dr. Alice Domar, please visit: https://dralicedomar.com/ https://www.theconnection.tv/dr-alice-domar-phd To purchase Dr. Domar's book, "Conquering Infertility", please visit: https://www.amazon.com/Conquering-Infertility-Enhancing-Fertility-Inferti/dp/0142002011/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GK03LXHXMWXC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dXzUd60Vq-Z3UOmc-jkH9g.rb98I4CUPJYDsPqfgpWoRCnkrIzb2n6L4WOGQObElqQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=dr.+alice+domar&qid=1731887872&s=books&sprefix=dr.+alice+dom%2Cstripbooks%2C234&sr=1-1