Navigating Unexplained Infertility: A Holistic Path
An intimate workshop combining functional nutrition and nervous system science – for women navigating infertility, who want to understand what's actually going on in their body.
For many couples, the words “unexplained infertility” can feel both confusing and frustrating. After months or years of trying, tests may come back normal, yet pregnancy still isn’t happening. You may be told to keep waiting, start medication, or consider treatments like IUI or IVF, without a clear understanding of why conception has been difficult.
While these approaches can be helpful and necessary for many couples, they are not always the only perspective to explore.
This is a small, intimate workshop with a maximum of 8 participants to allow for a more personal and focused experience.
This workshop brings together two practitioners who know this journey intimately – one as a functional nutrition expert, one as a woman who has lived it. Together, they explore the layers of the body that conventional fertility testing often doesn't reach: the gut, the microbiome, the immune system, the minerals, and the nervous system – the piece that's almost always missing from the conversation.
Because fertility is not just about the reproductive organs. When the body is locked in chronic stress patterns, hormonal signalling is disrupted, immune balance shifts, and the conditions for conception become quietly compromised. This is not about blaming yourself. It's about understanding the full picture.
What to expect
We begin with a short welcome from Vivienne, founder of Florish, who briefly shares her own experience navigating unexplained infertility and introduces the theme of the evening.
Sonia will lead an educational session exploring unexplained infertility through a holistic lens. Through an accessible presentation and discussion, she will walk participants through the conventional fertility pathway and the additional areas that are often overlooked in fertility care.
Topics include:
The conventional fertility pathway and what it typically looks
Lifestyle and nutrition factors that support fertility
Key functional lab testing that can provide deeper insight into fertility challenges
The role of the microbiome in fertility
Why sperm health is an important and often overlooked part of the fertility conversation
There will be time for questions and open discussion so participants can deepen their understanding and reflect on their own journey.
After the educational portion, Vivienne will guide a short second part that shifts the focus from information to experience.
Through a simple body awareness exercise, participants are invited to notice how their body feels and how it may have been responding beneath the surface.
She will offer a gentle introduction to the nervous system, helping to put words to what many women recognise but don’t always fully understand.
We then move into a short journaling and reflection moment, allowing space to process what stood out and connect it to your own experience.
We close the evening with space for quiet conversation and connection.
You'll walk away with
A clearer understanding of why unexplained infertility does not always mean there is no underlying cause
Insight into how gut health, immune balance, minerals, and lifestyle factors can influence fertility
A broader perspective on how the body systems connected to fertility work together
A deeper awareness of how your body responds to stress and uncertainty
Practical areas to explore or discuss with healthcare practitioners moving forward
A sense of clarity and empowerment in navigating your fertility journey
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is for women navigating fertility challenges, including those:
Trying to conceive naturally
Considering or currently undergoing fertility treatments such as IUI or IVF
Experiencing unexplained infertility
Seeking a deeper understanding of their fertility health
No prior knowledge of nutrition or functional health is required.
Meet your hosts
Vivienne — Founder of Florish
Vivienne is the founder of Florish, a platform supporting women navigating the emotional side of the fertility journey. After experiencing unexplained infertility herself, she explored both medical and holistic approaches to better understand the body during this process. Through this process, she became increasingly aware of how much the body can hold during this journey, particularly in the nervous system, where prolonged stress, uncertainty, and emotional strain can quietly accumulate. With Florish, she now supports women through meditations, workshops, and nervous system practices that help them reconnect with their bodies, regulate stress patterns, and find steadiness during a time that can feel overwhelming and isolating.
More info: www.weflorish.com
Sonia — Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Founder of Eat Love Thrive Wellness
Sonia is a Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Certified HTMA Practitioner and the founder of Eat Love Thrive Wellness, a functional nutrition practice based in Amsterdam. She works with women experiencing gut, hormone, and fertility challenges by addressing the root causes that may be impacting their health. Sonia uses a holistic approach that combines personalized nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and functional lab testing to uncover underlying imbalances. Her work focuses on helping women understand how factors such as gut health, mineral balance, and immune regulation can influence fertility and overall well-being.
More info: www.eatlovethrivewellness.com
Important Note
This workshop is educational in nature and does not replace medical advice or fertility treatment. The information shared is intended to help participants better understand the potential factors that may influence fertility and to support informed conversations with their healthcare providers.
Holistic approaches can often complement conventional care and help support the body alongside medical treatment.
FAQs
Do I need any experience with mindfulness or nutrition? Not at all. Everything is accessible and guided. You don’t need any prior knowledge; the evening is designed to meet you where you are.
Can my partner join? This workshop is designed for women as a space with others navigating a similar experience. That said, many of the insights, especially around lifestyle and sperm health, can be valuable to share with a partner afterwards.
What if I’m currently undergoing fertility treatment? This workshop can be supportive alongside fertility treatments such as IUI or IVF. It offers additional perspective on factors that may influence your overall health and fertility, and may help you better understand and support your body alongside treatment. It is not a replacement for medical care, but can be a valuable complement alongside it.
What can I expect from the evening? The session combines an educational part with a more reflective and experiential component. You’ll receive information, but also space to connect it to your own experience.
Is this a group where I have to share? No. Sharing is completely optional. You’re welcome to simply listen, reflect, and take in what feels relevant for you.
How many people will attend? This is a small group setting with a maximum of 8 participants.
What should I bring? Just yourself. If you’d like, you can bring a notebook – but we will also provide space for reflection during the session.