Fertility Inspiration - Healing with Spirit

Emotional Awareness, Healing & Mothering Self on your Fertility Journey

2015-03-04T10:27:00.001-08:00

I am honoured to share my heart once again at the Fertility Focus Telesummit hosted by Sarah Holland. This is my favourite fertility event of the year. I have copied a recent interview to give you a summary of what you can expect from my workshop and links to register to secure your spot. Plus I am offering a live Spirit Baby Meditation as part of the telesummit bonus gift. So that means two live events with me. I look forward to "seeing" you on the live workshop on Monday March 9th!

Heart hugs, Sue xo

From Sarah Holland:

This first workshop at the Fertility Focus Telesummit is lead by Sue Dumais, a regular and very popular speaker at the Fertility Focus Telesummit. Her gentle, intuitive approach has been a delight to listen to for the past 5 years, and now I’m thrilled that she has agreed to share much more of her wisdom in a LIVE workshop with us!

A little bit about Sue:

Sue Dumais is a Heart Led Living Coach, best selling author, international speaker, Fertility Yoga specialist and intuitive healer who helps others see the invisible, feel the intangible and do the impossible. A true pioneer in the field of fertility, Sue developed the first Fitness Fertility Certification and an international Fertility Yoga Teacher Training Course and authored A Strong Core for Life and the Yoga for Fertility Handbook. Sue’s new book “Heart Led Living ~ When Hard Work Becomes Heart Work” inspires others to awaken their innate ability to heal and to trust their intuition as they lead with their heart and discover their “YES!” for life.

LIVE workshop: Emotional Awareness, Healing and Mothering Self

Monday, 9th March at 1pm Pacific | 4pm Eastern | 8pm UK time within the Fertility Focus Telesummit

In this 90 minute workshop you will:

Learn how to increase your emotional awareness as you practice effective techniques that will help you process feelings of doubt, confusion, fear and jealousy.
Learn to awaken your innate ability to heal all blocks and obstacles on your fertility path creating a more direct route to your baby to be.
Learn how to tap into your intuition and trust you internal guidance system as you make decisions around your health and fertility options.
Learn unique self care tips as you learn to mother your Self and find meaning and discover a deep sense of peace on your fertility journey.

Sign up for access here: http://www.fertilityfocustelesummit.com and then a GOLDEN TICKET is required to attend this workshop and also receive the recording. The upgrade option is available as soon as you have registered your free place.

I asked Sue to share more with us about her workshop…

Sarah: How did you choose the topic of your LIVE workshop at the Fertility Focus Telesummit?

Sue: My soul purpose in life is to inspire and empower healing in self and others. Everything I do is because I am passionate about helping others see their blocks, heal deeply, realize their truth and give birth to their dreams. When it comes to fertility I know first hand how much of an emotional ride every cycle can be. Emotional awareness is the first key to transforming life’s challenges leaving us with a powerful choice to heal. While I understand the deep desire to become a Mother I have also learned that learning to mother self is essential. You cannot give from an empty heart. When we love ourselves as much as we would love our own child it is the greatest gift we can offer. Not only does it feed our soul but it will teach our children, by example, the importance of self love and compassion.

Sarah: Why should listeners clear their diary on the date of your workshop and join you live?

Sue: As an intuitive healer I will be reading into the energy of the audience and providing specific tools and healing to those that have signed up for the summit. As part of my workshop I will be offering intuitive readings to some of the participants and answering specific questions from those individuals that are live on the call. If you have never been on a live call with me you are in for a real treat. It is very powerful and moving experience. One that most have difficulty capturing in words. You really need to feel it for yourself.

Sarah: What can they expect to leave with at the end of your workshop?

Sue: I will share as much as I can in the time we have together and I know everyone will leave with exactly what they need to support them emotionally, mentally and energetically. Everyone will leave with specific tools to help them process their emotions in the moment they arise as well as new ideas for vibrant self care. We cannot heal what we are blind to. My intention is to shine light on everything that is no longer serving so we can heal as deeply as possible in the shortest amount of time.

Sarah: Do you have anything else you would like to share with the Fertility Focus Telesummit listeners?

Sue: Be open to anything, be attached to nothing and expect miracles. Some things cannot be explained by science they need to be experienced, felt and understood on a deeper level that goes beyond our thinking mind. When we learn to align our mind with our heart and let our heart lead the way….miracles are the only side effect.

You can register for the Fertility Focus Telesummit, and Sue’s workshop with the GOLDEN TICKET upgrade at http://www.fertilityfocustelesummit.com

Here’s what previous attendees said about the Fertility Focus Telesummit:

“I just wanted to let you know that the Fertility Focus Telesummit in 2014 really was the key to me finding the missing piece of our jigsaw! You all had a huge impact on my journey and I'm now expecting our first baby. Thank you so much and keep up the amazing work of giving hope and inspiring women to take back control in what can sometimes seem like a helpless and very lonely situation.” - A

"Well I followed some of the advice given from the last telesummit and am now pregnant! I'm in my second trimester! So happy to have had a chance to listen to the telesummit. Thanks for offering it!" – Heather

“I was told at age 41 that my eggs were too old and IVF was the only way. When IVF failed something inside me was adamant that was not the way. Your Telesummit last year opened my viewpoint completely and through listening in and then following some of your speakers’ advice I became pregnant! Thank you so much Sarah for bringing me to a journey of discovery, acceptance, hope and joy.” - Roisin

"I was amazed by the amount of information shared in each of these sessions. I went from feeling hopeless to hopeful - how priceless is that! My impression was that there was a deep honoring of the many ways that woman journey through fertility and the lack of judgment towards how one does the journey was greatly appreciated." – Anonymous

“The telesummit was so inspirational, it's brought back hope that I lost when I went through an unsuccessful IVF cycle last summer. Thank you so so much!!” - Anonymous

Be sure to sign up here for your FREE place at this event by clicking here.

This could be the best thing you do this year for you and your fertility.

Heart hugs,

Sue Dumais

P.S. Remember it all starts on 8th March so there’s not long to secure your place. Visit www.fertilityfocustelesummit.com to sign up now.

P.P.S. Do you know anyone else who is struggling with fertility issues? Please pass this email on to them and I’m sure they’ll thank you.

Yoga for Fertility CAN Help You Conceive Your Dream

2013-06-13T14:34:00.000-07:00

Are you or someone you know trying to get pregnant?

Do you want to know how yoga can help improve a woman's chance of conceiving?

Are you interested in learning which poses help with fertility and which poses can potentially harm reproductive health?

Research has shown that reducing stress and practicing deep relaxation using yoga and meditation can increase your chances of conceiving. This specific fertility practice uses effective meditations and fertility yoga poses to help calm anxiety, let go of negative thinking and increase circulation to the pelvis and reproductive organs.

Sue has a gentle yet powerful way of helping couples transform their experience of fertility. Feel inspire and empowered as you walk away with the tools you need to prepare your mind, body and spirit for conception.

You will learn:
~ effective mind body tools to reduce stress and anxiety and improve reproductive health
~ what yoga poses can be helpful and which ones can be harmful during conception

~ how to transform negative thoughts and create a solution oriented mindset

~ the benefits of meditation and how to begin a daily practice

~ how to find a Fertility Yoga class in your area

~ how to begin a Fertility Yoga practice at home

~ about the International Fertility Yoga Teacher Training Program

Click here to watch Sue Dumais' recorded webinar from Canadian Infertility Awareness Week
(Note: you need flash player to watch this webinar)

Interview for The Fertile Mind

2012-12-19T09:18:00.001-08:00

I recently had the honour of connecting with Fertility Cognitive Hypnotherapist Russel Davis. I felt an immediate respect and gratitude for his passion for fertility. We have very similar mindsets when it comes to supporting couples and helping them overcome fertility challenges. He is a beautiful individual and I am excited to introduce him to you.

Russel asked to interview me on my natural approach to fertility and how I support women and couples through this challenging life experience.

Click on the link and you will find my interview as you scroll down the page. Be sure to check out all the other fertility experts he interviewed including Dr Christiane Northrup, Dr Alice Domar and more.

Follow your heart and let your intuition lead you to the people and the tools that are meant to help you navigate this journey.

I hope this gives you some support through the holidays.

http://www.thefertilemind.net/interviews/

I hold faith and trust in your dream coming to fruition...borrow my belief if you need to...it is unwavering.

Namaste ~ Sue xo

Afraid to LOVE

2012-07-10T19:28:00.000-07:00

I have spent the last 2 weeks reflecting on the idea of loving with my whole heart. I have always said that I did and perhaps I was saying it because that was my intention but recently I recognized that my iron shield is still in place protecting my heart from hurt.

I was reading a blog by Lissa Rankin and she shared a story about her dog being injured and she wrote the words "I give you permission to break my heart". My breath stopped and I felt a knife piercing my heart. The words were powerful and triggered a deep response in my body. My internal dialogue was strong and fierce "why would I give others permission to hurt me?"

I felt the "flight or fight" response in my body kick in as a rush of adrenalin was released and a deep sense of fear filled my body and mind. It was as if I were fighting for my life and my first instinct was to run and hide. Why did those words hit me so deeply? As I turned my attention inward I felt a shield around my heart. What I heard was "I give you permission to hurt me". I realized my heart was still closed off because there was a part of me that was still so afraid to be hurt. Not only was this thick shield protecting me from hurt but it was blocking me from really loving with my whole heart.

When I was younger I felt like a victim of life's circumstances. I grew up with a lot of pain, physically and emotionally. I held onto the pain so that I wouldn't burden others, especially my Mother. Many years ago someone taught me that no one else can hurt me, I can only choose to feel hurt. This idea allowed me to move from feeling like a victim to Standing in my POWER again. I felt a renewed sense of control as I realized I had the ability to choose how to respond in any situation.What I just realized is that the idea that no one can hurt me I can only choose to feel hurt actually became another layer of iron on my shield protecting my heart.

I have moments when I open the gates to my heart fully and it is in those moments I feel most vulnerable. Why can't I keep the gates open all the time? What am I so afraid of? Is it really about being afraid of feeling hurt or am I really afraid to love fully and completely?

Love is such a powerful emotion and to love fully feels overwhelming to me. The good news it is only overwhelming because it is unfamiliar. As I continue to practice opening my heart to feel fully it will become more familiar and become easier and easier. Does that protect me from feeling hurt, grief, disappointment and fear? Absolutely not. I want to feel everything, the positive and the negative emotions. That is what being human is all about. It is in the fear you recognize and appreciate love. It is in deep sadness you appreciate joy and happiness. We need the contrast to appreciate and recognize how good joy and love feels.

To what extent do you love with your whole heart? Are you willing to give and receive love without a shield of protection around your heart? Are you afraid to love? Can you love like you have never been hurt before?

To some people it may seem impossible to heal a deep seeded fear like this one but I know in my heart ANYTHING can be healed. I am choosing a gentle path for this one. Instead of forcing and trying to get rid of my iron shield it I will bless it for all the lessons it provided. I will love as much as I can in each moment and let go of any judgments or fears as they show up.

Each day my intention is to repeat and embrace the following affirmation:
"I choose to live through the opening in my heart."

I would love to hear from you. Please share your comments below.

What is it Going to Take?

2012-06-19T09:49:00.001-07:00

What are you willing to do to get pregnant/to have a baby? How many more things will you "try" before you hit the wall of surrender? What is it going to take for you to take charge of your own health?

When I first started "trying" to conceive I was coming from a place of desperation. I had recovered physically from my miscarriage and my only focus was to get pregnant again. I was willing to do anything and everything.

Stand on my head ~ ok
Relax, get drunk and it will happen ~ tried it - didn't work!
Take your temperature and chart it each morning at 6am ~ yep
Elevate my pelvis after intercourse ~ every time!
Stop eating sugar ~ difficult but did it
No more alcohol ~ yes well worth it
Acunpuncture ~ weekly
Yoga and meditation ~ daily
Yucky tasting herbs ~ all I can say is YES but YUCK
Highest Quality Supplements ~ improved my health and reduced my symptoms dramatically

I was willing and committed to doing whatever I needed to do to get pregnant. My desire to have a baby was so intensely strong that nothing was going to stand in my way. Two years later I conceived my son and all the positive changes I made contributed to a healthy pregnancy and baby. After he was born we were open to conceive another. This time I wasn't willing to go through the chaos and ride the emotional roller coaster ride once again. I didn't want to desperately try everything. There had to be another way.

I started to reflect on the following questions:
Why was I willing to make all these positive lifestyle changes to get pregnant but not for me?
Why was a baby worth it but I wasn't?
Why was I committed to doing whatever I needed to in order to conceive but I wasn't willing to make those changes for my own health and wholeness?

I learned in the last 7 years working with my fertility clients through yoga therapy, support groups and Fertility Yoga classes that learning to Mother Self is the greatest gift you can give your child. If you were willing to do whatever it takes to be your healthiest self before pregnancy, before your baby arrived in your arms that would be the greatest gift you could ever give your child and yourself. Not only will it contribute to a healthier pregnancy, baby and lifestyle it will also help you teach your child self love.

Your child will learn from your actions not your words. If you are showing them by example that self care is essential they will learn love and respect for self. If you recognize that filling your cup first and giving from the overflow is the key to be able to continue to give and give and give without feeling depleted and hitting the brick wall, they will understand the importance of self love and self care.

What is it going to take for you to focus on your health and well-being? Instead of allowing the thoughts of fear, stress and worry consume you and interfere with your ability to create fertile soil for conception, focus on being your healthiest self. Maybe you will begin by making positive changes for your baby to be and hopefully you can shift it to making healthy choices because YOU are worth it. You deserve to feel good inside and out! You are worthy of health and wholeness! You can be a light of health for everyone around you! You can do it! All it takes is a willingness to make one small change for YOU.

What is it going to take? Fertility, Cancer, Diabetes or another health challenge? What if your fertility challenges was a sign post to wake you up? What if it was placed on your path to turn your focus inward and begin a journey of self discovery like mine was? What if it was designed to help you awaken the healthiest YOU and teach you to Mother Self so you can be a more grounded, centered and present as a parent?

Something to consider...

Afraid to Blog

2012-06-17T12:44:00.001-07:00

After reading a friend's blog post this week I realized that I am afraid to write in my own blog. I used to share my blog posts frequently. I write in my journal every day but I have not been sharing it. Something shifted. As I processed the fear in my body, the underlying message is that I am afraid of judgment. This is curious because most of my writing in this blog has been about sharing my own fertility journey. I was sharing so openly and honestly for so long. What shifted and why is it coming up now?

It has been 7 years since my husband and I have been open to conceive another child. Since following my heart to adopt a little girl from Africa I have felt a deep sense of peace. I explored the fear a little deeper, suddenly I felt a ping in my heart and the memory of a client's email came flooding back to me. Shortly after we decided to start the adoption process a client emailed me calling me a hypocrite. While I realized not everyone understood my journey and my decision to adopt, I never had someone verbally "attack me" about it.

I handled the email with love and grace and processed my emotions the best way I could. I recognized it was not about my decision to adopt but her own guilt for feeling forced as a teenager to give her own daughter up for adoption. I processed it emotionally and mentally but apparently some fear was planted in my heart at that time because shortly after that my writing slowed down.

I had been putting myself out there, sharing so openly and wearing my heart on my sleeve for so long that I didn't realize how much this email hurt me. Since then I have been afraid to blog about the adoption process. There has been a block and I had convinced myself it was because I was focusing on recording episodes for my Redefining Fertility Radio show. It turns out the incident shut down my heart.

Sharing openly about my own fertility journey was very therapeutic and healing for me, for my clients and all the women worldwide who were reading my blog. It is amazing how one incident can have such a deep impact on your life and creep in to affect your life in ways that you wouldn't really see. I felt resistance in writing my book and my blog. It was the resistance that showed up clearly this week when I spoke to a coach about my new book Solving Your Fertility Puzzle. Now that I am aware of it I am ready to face the fear and start writing again.

I will not let fear hold me back from writing anymore. My writing is a source of support and inspiration and I open my heart to allow the message to come freely again. I write from my heart and allow the messages to come through me. Some people will appreciate my words and others won't. All I need to do is follow my heart and the words will land where they need to land.

My book Solving Your Fertility Puzzle will be completed soon as I am committing to working with a coach. I can share my story openly along with the mind body tools that I have used to help countless women and couples worldwide.

Thank you for letting me share my journey with you and I hope it continues to inspire you!
Hugs,
Sue

Stop Trying, Start Inviting

2012-05-11T09:09:00.001-07:00

Has anyone ever told you that you just need to "stop trying" and then you will conceive? While for some women that feels like a thorn, there is some truth to it. So how to you stop trying?

Join Sue Dumais as she explores this concept. This episode will inspire you to see a new perspective that will leave you with HOPE in your heart and an empowered mindset.

Click here to listen to this Redefining Fertility Radio Show episode.

Fertility Focus Telesummit 2012

2012-02-26T20:35:00.003-08:00

This is the event you have been waiting for!

If you have been trying for a baby for some time, and are perhaps going through fertility tests or treatment, you’ll know how confusing and upsetting the whole process can be. You want to know how you can improve your chances of success, but you don’t know where to look for answers.

I’m pleased to invite you to the Fertility Focus Telesummit 2012. An amazing “virtual event” that you can attend for free! I will be speaking at this event, alongside other fertility experts from around the world. You can listen in to all the information- packed presentations either online or over the phone every day of the Telesummit, starting on March 12th.

Grab your f’ree place now to attend this exciting event, and get fully informed about

what you can do to improve your chances of having a baby. Click here to read all about the Fertility Focus Telesummit 2012, including details of all the expert presentations, each covering a different aspect of fertility and all offering great advice, ideas and solutions to help you move further towards becoming a parent.

I hope to ‘see’ you there!

Remember it all starts on March 12th so there’s only a few days to secure your place. Click here to sign up now.

Do you know anyone else who is struggling with fertility issues? Please pass this email on to them, as they won’t want to miss out on this amazing event!

Who Am I Really?

2012-02-03T13:33:00.000-08:00

I remember a dream where I was at an event with my 3 mentors Les Brown, Paul Martinelli and Dr Christiane Northrup. I couldn't find a seat where I could see very well so I decided to go and sit in front of all the chairs. I suddenly found myself in a farmer's field sitting in the long grass with everyone behind me watching.

There was a tractor that was pulling a large number of blades to cut the grass. Suddenly the tractor went into reverse and was coming right toward me with the blades lining up with the left side of my body. I didn't have time to stand up as the blades were coming toward me quickly so I reached out my right hand to a friend and yelled "PULL!" As she began to pull me away from the blades they were still coming toward me and I could feel the left side of my body and face being cut by the sharp blades. The rate she was pulling me away from the blades was just enough to keep me from getting run over all together.

Suddenly the tractor blades stopped and I was able to move away from the razor sharp blades. I stood up and walked into a bathroom. As I looked at myself in the mirror, I didn't recognize who I was. My left cheek was cut and looking infected and the left side of my body was bruised and bleeding.

In a panic I ran out of the bathroom frantically looking for my purse. People were staring and many were telling me I needed to go to the hospital. I was so focused on finding my purse. It was as if my life depended on finding it. The thoughts in my head were "all my identification is in there. I need it so I can go to the hospital. Without it they won't know who I am."

I woke up from the panic of my dream and realized there was deep meaning for me. I was curious as I began my yoga practice and began to reflect on what it really meant. I realized that in my dream I didn't really know who I was. Without my purse, my identity, my credentials, my professional qualifications, the hats I wear each day, my face...who am I really? I reflected deeper and began to ask "If I am not all of those things, then who am I really?"

When you introduce yourself to someone they usually ask what you do because they want to know who you are. What do you say? How do you define who you are? Can you really sum up all of who you are in the labels society is expecting to hear? In life we become so attached to our identity, our name, our labels (yoga teacher, healer, speaker, wife etc) that we move further away from who we truly are. The essence of who we are is not in the labels or uniform we wear. It is not in our profession, qualifications or even our given birth name.

So who am I really? It is difficult to capture the essence of “who I am” in words that society would understand. My coach Paul Martinelli gave me some insight and he helped me understand how to answer this burning question. It is not about the words you use in your answer to the question of "Who am I?" What is more important is the belief you hold and the feeling you connect to when you share with others who you are.

For example, when someone asks me what I do, I may answer that I am a Speaker, Coach, Intuitive Healer or Fertility Yoga Specialist. As I speak those words I will invite the essence and energy of who I am behind those words or labels. I believe the essence of who I am is: I am LIGHT. I am LOVE. I am ONE with SPIRIT.

I used to think that I needed to prove to others I was good enough, I was smart or that I was worthy. The words have become less important. I no longer feel the need to prove to anyone who I am. I no longer need to hold on tightly to those labels because deep down inside I am connected to my sense of Self, my soul, my spirit, my essence. I am at home in my heart, mind, body and spirit and it feels so good to be home.

The next time someone asks you "who are you" or "what do you do" I invite you to take a moment before you answer and connect to the beauty, wisdom and light that is within you. You are so much more than any word or label and when you really connect to that, your life will change in ways you would never begin to imagine.

You are a unique expression of a Universal Energy. You are a powerful creative being capable of manifesting a life that you love. When you remember that, you begin to co-create with a Source that extends beyond the physical boundaries and limitations of this world. As your awareness expands, miracles happen and who you really are becomes clear.

Stop Trying, Start Inviting

2012-02-03T13:21:00.000-08:00

New Year, New Baby

2012-01-27T09:28:00.000-08:00

Did you start this year hoping that 2012 will you be your time to overcome fertility issues and conceive your baby? The New Year is the perfect time to state your wishes and vision and commit to making them a reality.

Now we’re almost a month into the year, and I wonder how you’re feeling. Is your motivation and positive thinking holding strong, or could you do with a little support? If you’d like to have effective support in making your baby dreams a reality this year then I have just the thing for you!

I’m very excited to be hosting a special online seminar next week with fertility support expert Sarah Holland. On this free call Sarah will be sharing her unique tips and techniques to help you achieve your ideal mindset for conception and prepare to make 2012 the year you conceive your baby.

Join us for the potentially life-changing ‘New Year, New Baby’ call by clicking on the link below and registering your free place NOW!

I hope you can join us on this special call as I know Sarah has some really useful information to share with you that could turnaround your fertility journey this year.

Wed Feb 1st at 12 noon PST

P.S. Please share this with anyone else you know who is trying to conceive about this call too (and they’ll be pleased you did), but be sure to secure your place first below!

Click here to secure your spot today!

Learn the Secret to Getting Pregnant Fast with Gabriela Rose

2012-01-17T11:27:00.000-08:00

Join Sue Dumais on her Redefining Fertility Radio Show and her special guest Gabriela Rosa and learn the secret to getting pregnant fast—even if you are over 40!

Gabriela is a leading natural fertility specialist, Naturopath and creator of NaturalFertilityBreakthrough.com, a website aimed at empowering couples to reclaim their natural fertility and create truly healthy babies.

Click here to listen online to this Redefining Fertility Radio Show episode.

For more information on the free Natural Fertility Breakthrough 14 day Challenge as mentioned in the episode click here.

You Belong Here

2011-12-01T09:13:00.001-08:00

Why are you here?

What is your purpose?

Join Sue Dumais and explore the idea that in spite of all your fertility challenges, You Belong Here. When you align with your purpose you also align the fertile energy that opens the channel to conception.

Click here to listen to this Redefining Fertility Radio Show episode on The Women's Information Network.

I am still here...

2011-10-11T09:11:00.001-07:00

I realize I have been out of touch a bit. Not writing much, not new radio episodes since August and minimal newsletters. There is a part of me that judges that as "wrong" and that I "should" be doing those things on a regular basis. Then there is the kinder voice within that says "you need to take this time to heal".

I have spent the last 20 years of my career taking care of others and it has come with great gifts. My heart and soul is full of gratitude and I am honoured to be witness to amazing miracles and transformations. Most of my energy and focus has been going outward to support others and although my self care has increased a lot in the last 10 years and even more so in the last 2 years, it is not quite enough.

Since I closed the physical space for my studio at the end of July I have been faced with my own health challenges. It has been a time of healing, inner reflection and self care.

In this episode I share some of my own physical challenges to inspire you to take a closer look at your life. What is helping you? What is harming you? What do you need to let go of? What do you need to integrate in your life? Discover some things you can do to nurture yourself as you prepare for conception and parenthood.

Click here to listen to this Redefining Fertility radio episode.

What is your health worth to you?

2011-09-07T11:45:00.000-07:00

What is my health worth to me? These words have been ringing in my ears for a week now.

There was a time that pain and suffering was a “normal” part of my day. For the longest time I would find ways to numb it out or manage it. I didn’t know a life without pain was possible for me and on some subconscious level I never had the desire to take the steps necessary to release the hold it had on me. Looking back I realized that I was addicted to pain and suffering. It was familiar, it was comforting, it was my friend because that was all I knew.

The last 10 years I have been on a journey to heal my Self. It has been quite an emotional ride and at times I wanted get off the roller coaster. There were times when everything inside of me wanted to run away and hide. I wanted all the pain to just go away. I wanted to find a quiet place and “do nothing”. But deep down inside I was tired of running. There was a part of me that didn’t want to live with the pain any longer.

My desire for health and wholeness became stronger than my addiction to pain and suffering.

I began to hear this soft voice from deep within me calling me toward healing, love, health and wholeness. I have been making positive changes in my lifestyle and nutrition. I created awareness about limiting thoughts and beliefs that were holding me imprisoned in my past. I started a daily yoga and meditation practice and suddenly I could hear this soft voice leading me on my path and showing me another way of being in life. I realized that I was worthy of love, health and well being. My heart expanded and I found this deep determination and power to do what whatever was necessary to awaken my healthiest self.

Every day I make a conscious effort to practice what I teach. My own self care has been an important part of my personal growth and healing. For the last 10 years I have been on a path of healing and although I have made great strides I still have some physical health expressions. Local efforts and practitioners are helping but their scope of practice is still limiting.

I have made a decision to attend a 2 week medical diagnostics and treatment program at Sanoviv Medical Institute where they practice medicine beyond the traditional medical model. In my eyes they are practicing the medicine of the future. My heart is leading me there to receive the care and treatment necessary to heal.

When I first spoke to the staff and the doctor at Sanoviv my eyes filled with tears. It was the first time I spoke to a doctor who truly deeply listened. I finally received validation that my health symptoms were “not normal” in spite of all my tests coming back “normal”. I am so grateful for the doctors at Sanoviv, for Dr Wentz’s vision, for Dr Christiane Northrup and other practitioners who are expanding their practices to include the mind body and spirit connection.

What is my health worth to me? When I spoke to my husband and made a decision to go to Sanoviv for 2 weeks, I knew in my heart that it was necessary for my healing. At the same time, deep down inside I felt uncomfortable and as doubt started to creep in I questioned my intuition.

How can I possibly leave my family for 2 weeks? That isn’t fair to them. I already travel a lot for my work and here I am going away for medical treatment, spending all this money, for what? For me?

I became aware that my internal dialogue shifted from, knowing this was what I needed to do to be healthy, to feelings of unworthiness. Who am I to take this time to heal? It wasn’t until I received an email from 2 coaches in my life. I will share part of it with you here:

Dear Sue,

I see you perfect, whole, and healthy with energy and vitality which attracts abundance in every area of your life. We will be in touch by email, and support you in any and every way possible. Please feel free to call me, and know that this time of healing will only empower you to fully embrace your gifts and destiny.

Our love and blessings go with you, and your physical presence will be missed more than you can ever know. Thanks for taking the time to let us know what is happening with you. Please don't hesitate to call either one of us at any time. We love you and cherish you more than you know.

Please take this with you...

"Live with Intention.

Walk to the edge.

Listen hard.

Pratice wellness. Play with abandon.

Laugh.

Choose with no regret. Continue to learn.

Appreciate your friends.

Do what you love.

Love as if this is all there is."

~ Mary Anne Radmacher

I could barely read the words through the tears. I felt the love leaping out from the words on the page. The doubt and unworthiness dissolved instantly and my mood lightened. I shifted back into a place of trust and knowing that this is my path. If I want others to take charge of their health and do whatever is necessary to awaken their healthiest self, then I need to live by example and walk my talk.

I appreciate all your love, patience and support. I will be unavailable by phone from Sept 11-25^th. You can reach me by email only. I will keep you all posted as I embark on this sacred healing journey at Sanoviv.

I will leave you with the following questions to help you create awareness about your health:

Is your desire for health and wholeness stronger than your attachment to pain and suffering?

What is your health worth to you?

Are you going to wait until you get a wake up call before you take action to improve your health?

What are you willing to do to awaken your healthiest self?

What is one thing you can do today to move toward health and wholeness?

Is your health worth it?

Are you worth it?

Do you want to feel good or do you want to feel your best?

Do you want to be healthy or do you want to be your healthiest Self?

I am reminded of the lyrics of a song: “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you got till it’s gone”

This body is the only body you have. Respect it, love it and nurture it. The journey to becoming healthier begins with one small step.That is all it takes, one small step. What is your first step?

I Surrender

2011-08-04T15:05:00.000-07:00

I am sure you have heard stories of couples who have stopped "trying" or moved on with their lives and suddenly found themselves pregnant. Or stories about couples who have decided to adopt and a year later they conceive. How do you come to this place of surrender? How can you let go of something you want so deeply? In this episode Sue shares her personal story about letting go and the gift of peace that comes with acceptance and surrender.

Click here to listen to this Redefining Fertility Radio Show episode on the Women's Information Network.

Time to Let Go

2011-07-15T07:54:00.000-07:00

I have been repeating the following words in my mind “sometimes you need to let go of what’s in your hand in order to reach for something new”. In the past, even trying on the idea of letting go was difficult for me. I was very attached to my accomplishments, objects, things, people etc. I was clinging on to those things because I felt very insecure within my Self. I would end up holding onto things and sticking with jobs/careers longer than I should have. This often made it even more messy and difficult to let go in the end.

I am reading a book called The Thank You Economy and one of the chapters is called “Resistance won’t kill you right away”. When I hold onto something longer than I am guided to, I can feel the resistance in my physical body. I am no longer able to ignore the messages my body is sending me because resistance becomes loud and painful very quickly. I believe it is my soul’s way to telling me to deal with the resistance right away. The physical pain forces me to look at it, heal and move on. My tolerance for pain is so much lower than it used to be. It also makes a difference that I am more body aware, living in the present moment and I no longer make unhealthy choices to numb the pain and discomfort. I choose to feel it, explore it and look at it as an opportunity to heal.

As most of you know I am finally answering the calling I have in my heart to “speak to the world” on a global level. Everything is falling into place. I am being mentored by one of the best motivational speakers in the world, Les Brown. I have a speaker marketing coach, Mary McKay, who is helping me with my message, speaker branding and new website. I have the support of friends and family and I have the space opening up in my schedule to allow me to devote time and energy toward my vision.

There have been so many changes in my life since January. We sold our house in the city and moved to a little hobby farm. We are renovating our new home, started the adoption process to adopt a child from Africa, I have a new pet goat named Emma (which I wanted my entire life), I am spending more time at home and creating financial freedom. The words that keep coming to my mind are that “I am renovating my life”. That means letting go of the old and making room for the new. I have let go of a lot and at the same time I am gaining so much more.

It is time to let go of one more thing….my studio. I have spent the last 6 years in this sacred healing space and I have helped countless women and couples conceive their dream of having a child. While I still feel the fertility focus is near and dear to my heart, I need to let go of the physical space of the studio. It is weighing on me and I no longer wish to carry it. I want to let go before the resistance shows up in my physical body more than it already has. I appreciate all the healing, tears, laughter and gifts that have come into my life. Having the studio and working with many of you has touched my heart so deeply. I have healed many layers in my mind, body and spirit as well and for all of this I am grateful.

So what does this mean for you? The studio will close at the end of July and I will take the month of August to get clear guidance about what I will offer and where. In the meantime, Family Passages will become a virtual mind body studio. Stay tuned for more details on my livestreaming yoga classes, meditations and phone support groups. I am available for phone coaching and distance healing sessions until my home studio is finished. You can also check out my Redefining Fertility Radio Show, online courses, Fertility Yoga & Meditation Kit and audio class downloads for continued support. My online instructor training courses will still be available and I will continue to train others with my Fertility Yoga Teacher Training Course and Fitness Fertility Specialist Certification.

When I listen to the voice of my soul and let my heart lead me, sometimes it doesn’t make sense to others. There are times it doesn’t make sense to me and it is in those times I rely on FAITH. It is not a logical decision. I have learned to trust my intuition today more than ever. I know in my heart and soul that it is time to let go. I am not sure where my path will lead me and I am ok with not knowing. I see it more as an adventure with my heart as my guide. I know everything is playing out as it is meant to be. This is not goodbye; instead it is a new beginning. It is a new chapter for FamilyPassages, for me and for you if you are open.

“As I let go and let be, I open my mind to new possibilities. As I invite my heart to lead, doors open and my path is revealed.” Sue Dumais

Come join us on

Tuesday July 26th from 7:30 - 9:00pm

for a closing celebration at the studio.

EnJOY some refreshments, meditation and

laughter with Sue Dumais

Please RSVP by email so we can plan accordingly

Practicing Emotional Awareness

2011-06-28T10:02:00.000-07:00

Many people deny their negative emotions by burying them or doing their best to ignore them or numb themselves out. When you begin to create emotional awareness you can use your negative emotions to help you heal your mind and body. As you create awareness you can begin to purposefully shift from feeling fear toward HOPE. You can move yourself from Anger to Content. In this episode Sue shares a simple tool you can use to become aware of your emotions, make peace with where you are and help you shift into feeling more hopeful, peaceful and empowered in all areas of your life.

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You Are Not Alone

2011-06-15T16:03:00.000-07:00

If you are dealing with fertility challenges you may be feeling misunderstood and alone. While the path you walk is very unique, you are not alone on your fertility journey. There are many women all over the world experiencing similar challenges and would love to connect and experience a sense of community and belonging.

In this episode Sue talks about ways you can create a community of support for yourself on your journey. There is support out there and Sue will guide you in finding what resources are best for you.

Click here to listen to this Redefining Fertility Radio Show episode

Desire: Following Your Inner Guidance

2011-05-30T13:18:00.000-07:00

A women's desire to have a child runs deep within her body. It is something we feel in our cells. When your desire is so strong and you are having trouble conceiving, it is common to lose faith. Worry, doubt and fear can quickly take over. In this episode Sue talks about using your inner wisdom and guidance to lead you on your path. Learn how you can make decisions from a deep place of knowing as you discover your unique path that will lead you to your baby to be.

Click here to listen to this Redefining Fertility Radio Show episode

Fitness & Fertility Series

2011-02-28T16:15:00.000-08:00

There is a lot of confusion about what women should or shouldn't be doing in the way of fitness when wanting to conceive a child. Can high intensity exercise interfere with ovulation? What exercises should you avoid and what should you include in your routine?

Join Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Fertility Specialist Sue Dumais for the answers to these questions and everything you need to know about fitness and fertility.

Redefining Fertility Radio Show Series
Part 1: Cardio Guidelines
Part 2: Are you Stuck in the Core?
Part 3: Resistance Training Guidelines

Click here to listen online today!

Listen to Your Body

2011-02-10T17:41:00.000-08:00

Your body speaks to you constantly. It sends you messages through pain, discomfort, tension etc. When you look within and become curious about what your body is wanting to say, you begin to tap into the healing wisdom that is innate within you.

What are you holding in your body that may be interferring with your fertility? In this Redefining Fertility Radio Show episode Sue will guide you through a meditation and healing process that you can use each and everyday to heal, let go and create space in your body to conceive your dream!

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EFT and Fertility with Sarah Holland

2011-01-12T09:31:00.000-08:00

In this episode Sue Dumais interviews EFT Practitioner Sarah Holland about Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT.

EFT is a remarkable method of reducing and often eliminating negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, shame and anger to name just a few. The process is often quick, painless and simple to learn, with results that are real and permanent.

Listen in and discover a new tool plus find out how you can learn how to start using EFT for free.

Click here to listen to this episodes online.

Here is a link to Sarah Holland's website where you can download your free copy of EFT Basics e Book. Visit www.TapIntoYourPotential.com and click on FREE stuff.

To learn EFT from scratch and use it specifically for fertility issues to improve your chances of conception, the ebook ‘Overcoming Infertility with EFT’ is ideal. It gives clear EFT instruction and is in a practical, easy to use format that is suitable for all fertility issues. Read more about 'Overcoming Infertility with EFT' click here.

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Sue Dumais' Redefining Fertility Radio Show is hosted by The WIN - Women's Information Network.

Stand in Your POWER

2011-01-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

Are you done running from your fears?

Are you ready to Stand in Your Power and experience unshakable confidence?

This Redefining Fertility Radio Show episode I share my personal story of triumph over fear as well as a brand new tool to help you Stand in Your Power no matter what happens around you.

What a great way to start the New Year!

Click here to listen to this episode online.

Sue Dumais' Redefining Fertility Radio Show is hosted by The WIN - Women's Information Network .

Extreme Self Care

2011-01-03T18:10:00.000-08:00

Extreme self care is a concept that I have been practicing for at least 3 years. Our inner world is highly influenced by our outer world. What we choose to surround ourselves by will directly influence our inner dialogue, thoughts, behaviours and wellbeing. If you surround yourself by a negative outer environment your inner environment will become more negative.

What behaviours do you need to change to become healthier inside and out?
What self care practices can you begin to implement that will enhance your health, fertility and help you reach your goals in 2011?

Click here to listen to this episodes online.

Sue Dumais' Redefining Fertility Radio Show is hosted by The WIN - Women's Information Network.