Best CFN Podcasts (2025)

1
Episode 16 - The Five Emotions and How They Affect Fertility 22:44

3M ago22:44

22:44

Send us a text Drawing from 16 years of clinical experience helping women conceive naturally, I've observed that mindset blocks fertility more often than most realize. While physical symptoms are easy to identify, recognizing how emotions sabotage conception requires deeper awareness. Chinese medicine reveals fascinating connections between emotion…

1
Episode 15 - The Fertility Mystery: Why Her, Not Me? (If you're a Water archetype, this is especially important) 13:55

3M ago13:55

13:55

Send us a text If I surveyed my patients on how they feel when a friend announces a pregnancy, the majority of them would say that although they're happy for a friend, they also immediately feel sad, depressed, inadequate, and like a failure. Sometimes, there are feelings of jealousy mixed in there as well. Hearing about others’ success stories is …

1
Episode 14 - How She Did it - Overcoming PCOS, Endometriosis, and Male-Factor Infertility 1:01:09

3M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Send us a text What do you do when you’ve been told that IVF is the only option and without it you can’t ever get pregnant? There is absolutely nothing against IVF; it is necessary a lot of times, and it’s always a personal decision, but it can be very devastating when you feel like there are no other options. I have invited Tara, onto the podcast …

1
Episode 13 - The Types of PCOS and Nutritional Strategies for Each 24:45

3M ago24:45

24:45

Send us a text PCOS is a complicated condition that affects up to 20% of all women of reproductive age. Its presentation can vary among individuals. Some women have classic symptoms and some women are shocked to be diagnosed with PCOS. There are lots of opinions out there, but in this episode, we explore: Possible causes of PCOS The internationally…

1
Episode 12 - What is your Fertility Archetype...No more guessing why you're not getting pregnant 15:12

4M ago15:12

15:12

Send us a text Are you frustrated that you're doing everything possible but not seeing results? Chances are, you might not be making the right types of changes. Here is what to expect in this episode: • Three layers of the fertility iceberg • Explanation of the five major organs involved in reproductive health • Discussion of the five elements and …

1
Episode 11 - The Shocking Truth About the AMH and Ovarian Reserve 23:04

4M ago23:04

23:04

Send us a text No single marker for fertility causes as much anxiety and stress as the AMH. If your AMH is low, you've likely thought that you're "running out of eggs" and that you won't be able to get pregnant naturally. In this episode, I talk about why that is incorrect. Here is what to expect: What AMH actually is What AMH actually do What does…

1
Episode 10 - My Proven Framework to Get Over the Disappointment of a BFN 15:24

4M ago15:24

15:24

Send us a text There's nothing more demoralizing than getting a B.F.N at the end of the month when you've tried so hard. No one can blame you for feeling down, depressed, and sad. While it's very normal and healthy to feel this way because we're humans, it can also damage your overall emotional well-being and you'll start to lose hope. In this epis…

1
Episode 9 - What You Need To Know About These Super Fertility Herbs: Evening Primrose Oil, Vitex, Maca, and Tribulis 19:24

4M ago19:24

19:24

Send us a text If you've been trying to conceive with no success, it's very normal to think that it's because you're not doing enough, or something is seriously wrong with your hormones. As a result, you try everything that a well-meaning blogger or influencer or friend suggests. However, what they night not know is that some of these tips and tric…

1
Episode 8 - What is Qi? Is It Real? How Does it Affect Fertility? 14:38

4M ago14:38

14:38

Send us a text Qi, or chee, is one of the most complex concepts in Chinese medicine. Yet, it is crucial that you have a basic understanding of it. While you don't need to be a Chinese medicine doctor, knowing how Qi affects the body will help you identify possible imbalances that are preventing you from getting pregnant. In this episode, we will ex…

1
Episode 7 - What is Old is New Again - How This Medical System Has Been Helping Women Get Pregnant for Over 2500 Years 21:07

4M ago21:07

21:07

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a medical system that is over 2500 years old has stood the test of time, and is still used by billions of people today? In this episode, we explore the main principles of TCM, and how it is still very relevant today in treating infertility. Follow me on instagram @dradrie…

1
Episode 6 - What is Methylation, and Settling the Score Between Folate and Folic Acid 17:20

5M ago17:20

17:20

Send us a text There is a lot of confusion around folate versus folic acid. You might have read that folate is better, but your doctor might have recommended folic acid. To understand which is truly better, we have to understand a process called methylation. In this episode, we explore: What methylation and DNA methylation is How it affects your bo…

1
Episode 5 - What the New Research Says About Exercise and Sperm Quality 15:45

5M ago15:45

15:45

Send us a text We’re switching gears to talk about male fertility—the other part of the equation to get pregnant. It's a well-known fact that over 40% of infertility cases are caused by issues with sperm. We'll explore in this episode: The state of sperm quality decline Possible causes of this steady decline The Frog Study Which level of exercise i…

1
Episode 4 - Everyday vs. Therapeutic Eating...What's the Difference? 14:38

5M ago14:38

14:38

Send us a text If you've been eating "healthy" but not seeing results, this episode could help you understand the difference between everyday eating and therapeutic eating, and how they impact fertility. Here is what to expect: Why traditional diets fail Why you shouldn't fear therapeutic eating Introduction to the B.P.A. framework of fertility nut…

1
Episode 3 - Five Things You Can Do to Boost Fertility That are Absolutely FREE 19:33

5M ago19:33

19:33

Send us a text Do you ever feel like getting pregnant is starting to feel like a job that you're not getting paid for? In the process of searching for answers, you've spent thousands of dollars on supplements, lab tests, and treatments. What you might not realize, however, is that spending more money isn't going to help if you're not consistently t…

1
Episode 2 - What TCM Tells You About Hormone Balance Without Bloodwork 17:56

5M ago17:56

17:56

Send us a text Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for thousands of years. Have you ever wondered how doctors were able to help women get pregnant without actually knowing anything about blood chemistry or how hormones work as we understand it in the present day? In this episode, you'll learn the perspective of Chinese medicine on fe…

1
Episode 1 - Fertility Basics: All the Major Hormones and a Few That You Didn't Know About 19:47

5M ago19:47

19:47

Send us a text Whether you've been trying to conceive for a while or you're just starting the process, chances are, you've heard of the common female hormones such as FSH, estrogen, and progesterone. But hormone interactions are nuanced and complex. It's not as straightforward as "normal estrogen levels equal fertility." In fact, normal rarely mean…

1
A New Beginning 4:10

5M ago4:10

4:10

Send us a text Join me, Dr. Adrienne Wei, in this special relaunch episode of the Practically Fertile Podcast. This podcast is more than educational—it's a call to action. Each episode is designed to inspire meaningful steps toward your fertility goals. Don't forget to subscribe for updates, join our supportive Facebook community, and follow my Ins…

1
End of term episode - the year so far 25:08

2y ago25:08

25:08

As we wrap up for the summer, Kirsty interviews the Partnership Manager team at Capitalise, recapping the last few months with our accounting partners. The team discuss cases they’ve worked on in the year so far that have made a real difference, as well as the accounting firm they have been most impressed by. Tune in to find out who was given the s…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #51 - 23rd June 26:34

2y ago26:34

26:34

As we get further into the summer months, this week we have a tourism themed Future Positive Breakfast Show. Kirsty and Alex discuss three business stories of the week that you don't want to miss: Staff shortages cost the UK hospitality industry £21 billion in trade. Employers need to do more to attract and retain staff. KPMG's Global Leisure Persp…

1
An update special! 4:32

2y ago4:32

4:32

A short and sweet episode this week! Kirsty talks you through what we have in store for the future positive podcast. Tune in for our summer update. If there’s anything you want to see on the future positive podcast, anyone you want us to interview, or any topics you’d like us to cover, please reach out to Kirsty. We would love to hear your thoughts…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #50 - 8th June 18:45

2y ago18:45

18:45

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, Alex and Kirsty take you through three business stories of the week that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: More consolidations and acquisition expected in banking https://www.cityam.com/challenger-banks-hunt-for-acquisit…

1
#61 - Sushil Patel, Director of Kroll 18:24

2y ago18:24

18:24

Kirsty interviews Sushil Patel, Director at Kroll, the leading independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions. Tune in to get Sushil's insight into the latest stance HMRC are taking on overdue tax debts, trends in the reduction of customers paying on time, and how to get the best possible solution when negotiating with HMRC. Listen i…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #49 - 26th May 14:59

2y ago14:59

14:59

This week, Kirsty is joined by guest co-host James Ryall, Head of Operations at Capitalise. Tune in as they discuss 3 business stories you don’t want to miss: 94% of Euro dominated swaps take place in London, but the EU remains firm on their clearing plans Virgin Orbit has shut down, just months after major mission failure North-East to become majo…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #48 - 12th May 19:20

2y ago19:20

19:20

Tune in as Kirsty and Alex dive into three small business stories you don't want to miss: The UK has signed trade deals with Australia and New Zealand - what does this mean for your clients? - See if clients are eligible for the Kings award for Enterprise Defy uncertainty by boosting return on innovation The Coronation then Eurovision! The boost to…

1
Accountex Day 1! 5:52

2y ago5:52

5:52

Welcome to Accountex Day 1! Kirsty gives you a feel for what's happening as she catches up with Karen Williams, MD at IRIS, Paul Surtees, CEO and Co-Founder at Capitalise, Aynsley Damery, CEO and Founder at Clarity and Della Hudson, Hudson Business Advice. Tune in to hear the latest from Accountex.

1
#60 - Simon Williams, Fuel Spokesperson, RAC 18:19

2y ago18:19

18:19

As news stories this month focussed on the disparity of fuel prices from wholesale to retail, this week Kirsty is joined by Simon Williams, Fuel Spokesperson at RAC. Tune in as they discuss the cost of fuel at the pumps and how businesses that use commercial vehicles can increase their fuel efficiency.…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #47 - 28th April - A Property News Special 18:39

2y ago18:39

18:39

This week is a property news special, as Kirsty is joined by Luke Lucas-Mudd, Property Funding Specialist at Capitalise. Tune in as they dive into three business property stories you don't want to miss: TopHat secures £70m investment to open a major modular factory Research shows 73% of landlord sales were by retiring landlords in 2022 Commercial c…

1
#59 Will Strong, Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Capitalise - Using content to drive traffic to your website 26:28

2y ago26:28

26:28

This week Kirsty is joined by Capitalise's own Digital Marketing Manager, Will Strong, to discuss organic growth through content. Tune in to find out how to prioritise what you want to write and how to optimise search engines so your content appears on Google page 1. If you’re trying to drive traffic to your website, this is an episode you don't wa…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #46 - 14th April 24:08

2y ago24:08

24:08

Tune in as Kirsty and Alex dive into three small business stories you don't want to miss: More than £168m of funding is available in grants for the agriculture and farming industry A new report by Enterprise Nation shows the UK must become an export powerhouse to rebound from Covid-19 trade shock Coadec are expanding their services, launching new s…

1
#58 - Alan Dilworth, Programme Manager at Made Smarter Scheme and Brian Holliday, MD of Digital Industries at Siemens and Co-Chair of National Commission for Made Smarter 27:59

2y ago27:59

27:59

This week is a Good Friday Special! Kirsty is joined by Alan Dilworth, Programme Manager of Made Smarter Scheme and Brian Holliday, MD of Digital Industries at Siemens and Co-Chair of the National Commission for Made Smarter. Tune in as they discuss Made Smarter, a government backed initiative designed to improve productivity of manufacturers throu…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #45 - 31st March 24:41

2y ago24:41

24:41

Tune in as Kirsty and Alex dive into three small business stories you don't want to miss: What business policies does Scotland's new First Minister have? Worldpay’s Due Diligence checks are causing 4 month delays for small businesses The UK’s hostels are outpacing inflation as consumers favour experiences over goods All in under 25 minutes! Listen …

1
#57: Simon Chaplin, Founder of The Accountants Mastermind and Greenstones, Michael Hemme, MDH and Sarah Fenton, The Smart Business Hub 24:32

2+ y ago24:32

24:32

This week is a group special! Kirsty is joined by Simon Chaplin, Founder of The Accountants Mastermind and Greenstones Accountants, Michael Hemme, MDH and Sarah Fenton, The Smart Business Hub. Tune in as they discuss why they joined The Accountants Mastermind, why they remain members and what value they've had from it. Listen to find out more!…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #44 - 17th March 15:43

2+ y ago15:43

15:43

Tune in as Kirsty and Alex dive into three small business stories you don't want to miss: What does the Budget mean for start up businesses? The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank — does this act as a warning? How an innovative company are using data centres to heat swimming pools And don't forget to catch up with Kirsty McGregor and Paul Surtees' bre…

1
#56 Alexis Kingsbury - award-winning entrepreneur 33:02

2+ y ago33:02

33:02

This week Kirsty is joined by Alexis Kingsbury, an award-winning entrepreneur, with two software businesses and a consulting practice, serving over 600 organizations around the world, including well-known brands such as Sony, 3M, Swarovski, Fitness First, and Pepsi. Listen now to find out why Alexis is so passionate about helping business leaders c…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #43 - 3rd March 16:25

2+ y ago16:25

16:25

Tune in as Kirsty and Alex dive into three small business stories you don't want to miss: How footwear marketing is stepping up to new challenges The small business commissioner sharing Xero stats A bicycle component manufacturer is eyeing growth And don't forget to check out our series of Accounting Bites where Capitalise's own Paul Surtees (CEO &…

1
#55 Prof David Bailey of Birmingham Business School 12:45

2+ y ago12:45

12:45

This week's interview is Prof David Bailey of Birmingham Business School, lecturer, author and media commentator who discussed with Kirsty his ideas for the Chancellor in the upcoming Budget, his views on monetary policy and how he'd resolve the issue of strikes and public sector wage demands

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #42 - 17th February 15:25

2+ y ago15:25

15:25

Tune in as Kirsty and Olivia dive into three small business stories you don't want to miss: The resolution of some of the #strikes - is this the new norm? Should #EMS not #SME be the Chancellor's focus? A regional success story in #Cardiff And don't forget to check out our series of Accounting Bites where Capitalise's own Paul Surtees (CEO & Co-fou…

1
#54: James Moore, Director at Converta 33:00

2+ y ago33:00

33:00

Listen in to Kirsty McGregor on this week's podcast as she is joined by special guest James Moore, Director, Converta. They discuss the importance of proactively marketing to new clients and building a pipeline, even when capacity is tight.

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #41 - 3rd February - An interest rates special 16:28

2+ y ago16:28

16:28

This week we have an 'interest rate special'. The predictions were quite accurate but there were also some surprises. Listen to what Paul Surtees and Kirsty made of the statements from the monetary committees along with forecasts for the year ahead. All in 20minutes. Listen in and tune in next week!

1
#53: Zoe Lacey-Cooper - MD/Head of Partnerships, CPD Store UK 14:17

2+ y ago14:17

14:17

Listen in to Kirsty McGregor on this week's podcast as she is joined by special guest Zoe Lacey-Cooper, MD/Head of Partnerships, CPD Store UK. They discuss how to deepen your knowledge and connect with experts with CPD Store UK. Tune in next week for our three business stories of the week!

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #40 - 20th January 22:10

2+ y ago22:10

22:10

Tune in for three business stories that you don’t want to miss this week: 👉All about boosting productivity https://www.cityam.com/to-withstand-future-recessions-the-uk-needs-radical-supply-side-reform/ 👉Royal Mail exports to resume after cybersecurity incident https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britains-royal-mail-begins-moving-some-export-parcels-af…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #39 - 13th January 21:29

2+ y ago21:29

21:29

Tune in as Kirsty and Alex dive into three small business stories you don't want to miss: 👉 The commercials behind the space race https://qz.com/virgin-orbit-launched-the-first-rocket-from-the-uk-1849965659 👉Dec Retail volumes down, sales up due inflation https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/10/christmas-and-world-cup-help-uk-retail-sales-…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #38 - 6th January 21:25

2+ y ago21:25

21:25

Tune in as Kirsty and Alex kick off the first show of 2023! Here’s all the top stories they dive into: 👉 10 New Year Resolutions for small business owners https://www.forbes.com/sites/rohitarora/2022/12/31/ten-new-years-resolutions-for-small-business-owners-in-2023/ 👉 Businesses to watch in 2023 https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2022/dec/31/from…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #37 - 30th December - Deals of the Year! 12:34

2+ y ago12:34

12:34

2022 ROUND-UP PODCAST SPECIAL!!💥 It’s almost the end of an incredibly unpredictable and crazy year. In this episode, Kirsty is joined by Nick Richardson, Head of Funding at Capitalise, to look at some awesome funding deals completed this year and the impact this has had. 👉Regular funding scenarios we see 👉The right solution found for businesses 👉Di…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #36 - 23rd December - Xmas round up 21:38

2+ y ago21:38

21:38

A round-up of all the great podcasts of 2022.

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #37 - 15th December 19:07

2+ y ago19:07

19:07

n this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, we’ll take you through the business stories of the week that you may have missed that are impacting small businesses and their trusted advisors. Hot topics discussed this week: Industrial action & Ed Conway’s fantastic twitter thread with analysis Funding for space projects 202…

1
#52: Darren Westlake - CEO & Co-Founder, Crowdcube 29:24

2+ y ago29:24

29:24

Listen in to Kirsty McGregor and Alex Clark on this week's podcast as they are joined by special guest Darren Westlake, CEO and Co-Founder of Crowdcube. They discuss the beginnings of Crowdcube and how the business has opened up the world of equity funding. To help entrepreneurs take control of their fundraising process and democratise investments.…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #35 - 2nd December 21:15

2+ y ago21:15

21:15

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the #FuturePositiveBreakfastShow, Kirsty and Alex talk all things Black Friday and the strikes affecting Christmas deliveries this year. All with a focus on how this impacts small businesses and all in 20minutes. 👉 Is this the new winter of discontent? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63769098.amp 👉 2022 B…

1
#51: Dan Richards, Commercial Director, Myfirmsapp 35:02

2+ y ago35:02

35:02

Listen in to Kirsty McGregor and Alex Clark on this weeks podcast as they are joined by special guest Dan Richards, Commercial Director of Myfirmsapp. They discuss the benefits of Myfirmsapp and why it was created, as well as what you may have missed at his Accountex North panel session with Will Farnell, Sam Mitcham and Lydia Read-Potter. And much…

1
The Future Positive Breakfast Show #34 - 17th November 13:25

2+ y ago13:25

13:25

In this bite-sized weekly episode of the Future Positive Breakfast Show, Kirsty McGregor is joined by our CEO and Co-founder, Paul Surtees for an Autumn Statement special! With a crammed statement yesterday, Paul and Kirsty sit down to discuss the announcement and three positive opportunities that accountants can focus on today. Tune in and listen …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

CFN Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide