68. Can Stress Affect Fertility? The Science of Surrender & Pregnancy | Dr. Erica Bove

**Why do so many women get pregnant after they stop trying?** Could the missing piece in fertility be more than medicine alone? In this episode, I sit down with board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Erica Bove for a conversation about fertility, stress, nervous system regulation, and the powerful intersection of science and intuition. Together, we explore what the research says about emotional safety, why surrender isn't the same as giving up, and how healing often involves more than we can measure. **In this episode, we discuss:** - The connection between stress, the nervous system, and fertility - Why emotional safety matters during the fertility journey - What surrender really means (and what it doesn't) - How science, intuition, and ancestral wisdom can coexist in medicine - Finding hope and trusting your unique path to parenthood **Timestamps:** 00:00 The Intersection of Science & Intuition in Fertility 00:33 Welcome to The Authentic Path 00:44 Why Stress, Safety & Healing Matter for Fertility 09:16 The Power of the Nervous System, Energy & Emotional Safety 18:49 Ancestral Wisdom, Intuition & Spiritual Support in Medicine 28:23 Trust, Surrender & the Physiology of Receiving 30:31 Finding Your Own Path to Parenthood Whether you're navigating infertility, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the connection between the body, mind, and spirit, this conversation offers a compassionate and hopeful perspective on what it means to heal. ### About Dr. Erica Bove: Dr. Erica Bove is a board-certified OB-GYN, reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and founder of Love & Science Fertility. Through her work as both a physician and coach, she integrates evidence-based medicine, nervous system regulation, and intuitive healing to help individuals and couples navigate the fertility journey with greater clarity, hope, and compassion. **Learn more about Dr. Erica Bove:** https://www.loveandsciencefertility.com/ **Listen to Love & Science Fertility:** https://tr.ee/6QbbPT0XC1 **Follow Dr. Erica Bove on Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/loveandsciencefertility/ ### **How to work with me** ### https://www.vanessacalderonmd.com/ **About me:** I'm Dr. Vanessa Calderón, a Harvard-trained physician, Master Coach, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience. My clients create meaningful results fast because we combine neuroscience, psychology, and proven coaching strategies to get right to the heart of what drives transformation. I work with leaders, entrepreneurs, doctors, and other professionals who want to elevate their performance, create lasting impact, and live a well-rounded, fulfilling life without burnout.