Detailed Weekly Agendas – ICI Programs (Home insemination)
This document outlines a conceptual, detailed agenda and talking points for each check-in, call, and consultation across all three program durations. The programs are personalised so if Sleep needs more focus, we give more time to sleep.
The calls are designed to be fluid and client-led, but this agenda provides a structured framework for the members to understand the full process.
The 3-Month Program: Foundational Focus
This program is for couples who need to establish a strong health baseline quickly. The calls are structured to build a strong base of knowledge and habits.
Month 1: Mindful Discovery & Habit Stacking
| Week | Subject & Duration | Agenda | Purpose for the Couple |
| Week 1 | Fertility (90 min) | Welcome, program overview, discuss the couple’s journey, and establish non-medical goals. | To set a foundation of trust and a personalized roadmap, mitigating feelings of isolation. |
| Menstrual Cycle (60 min) | Explain the four phases of the menstrual cycle and introduce cycle syncing. Help the couple begin tracking their cycle. | To empower the couple with knowledge about the woman’s body, which is crucial for optimizing timing and informed lifestyle choices. | |
| Emotional (60 min) | Assess the couple’s current coping mechanisms and mindset. Introduce the concept of “emotional fitness” and a simple mindfulness practice. | To give the couple the first tool to manage their thoughts and feelings, preventing stress from becoming overwhelming. | |
| Nutrition (60 min) | Conduct a deep dive into the couple’s current diet and lifestyle. Identify key dietary triggers and emotional eating patterns. | To create a targeted, sustainable nutrition plan and provide a tangible way to take control of their health. | |
| Sleep (60 min) | Assess the couple’s sleep environment and habits. Introduce sleep hygiene and a simple 3-step bedtime ritual. | To build a solid sleep foundation, which is crucial for hormonal balance and stress management. | |
| Personal Training (60 min) | Review current fitness levels. Discuss safe, low-impact movements and provide a week of gentle, daily movements. | To establish exercise as a tool for stress reduction and circulation, not as a source of additional stress. | |
| Week 2 | Nutrition (30 min) | Review food journals from the past week. Provide a “Breakfast Blueprint,” explaining how a blood-sugar-stabilizing morning meal can impact energy and hormones. | To show the couple how one small, targeted change can have a big impact, building confidence and motivation. |
| Week 3 | Personal Training (30 min) | Discuss how the new movement routine feels. Introduce restorative yoga poses suitable for the luteal phase and explain their benefits for circulation and stress. | The couple learns to use movement as a tool for mental well-being and sees how their fitness plan can be adapted to work with the woman’s cycle. |
| Week 4 | Sleep (30 min) | Review sleep logs. Address any challenges with the new bedtime ritual. Discuss how to “unplug” from screens before bed to improve sleep quality. | This helps the couple troubleshoot and maintain a consistent sleep routine, which is crucial for long-term hormonal health and emotional resilience. |
Month 2 & 3: Integration & The Readiness Phase
| Week | Professional & Duration | Agenda | Purpose for the Couple |
| Monthly Calls | Fertility (45 min) | Reviews overall progress and provides emotional support. The conversation shifts to preparing for the ICI cycle, discussing logistics, and managing emotional expectations. | To provide continuous emotional support and prepare for the next step. |
| Menstrual Cycle (30 min) | Adapt the plan to the couple’s evolving needs, providing specific guidance for each phase. | To ensure the plan remains highly personalized and effective as the cycle changes. | |
| Nutrition (30 min) | Helps with meal planning and adapting the diet for different cycle phases (e.g., foods for egg quality during the follicular phase). | To ensure dietary advice is aligned with the body’s specific needs at each point in the cycle. | |
| Sleep (30 min) | Provides advanced techniques for dealing with anxiety that may be disrupting sleep, such as progressive muscle relaxation. | To give the couple tools to prevent burnout and maintain a calm mindset. | |
| Personal Training (30 min) | Ensures the couple can maintain their fitness routine independently and provides guidance on how to adjust exercise during treatment. | To help the couple feel empowered and confident in their fitness routine. | |
| Final Check-in | Check-in (30-60 min) | Final wrap-up consultations with each professional before the ICI cycle begins. | To ensure the couple is mentally and physically prepared for the next step, reducing stress and anxiety. |
The 6-Month Program: Sustained Resilience
This program builds on the 3-month plan, with a focus on deeper integration and emotional stamina.
Months 1-3: Follow the same agenda as the 3-Month Program.
Months 4-6: Fine-Tuning & Adaptation
| Week | Professional & Duration | Agenda | Purpose for the Couple |
| Monthly Calls | Fertility (45 min) | Focus on processing feelings of grief or disappointment from past cycles and strengthen the couple’s communication and partnership skills. | This deep work builds emotional stamina and strengthens the couple’s partnership, preparing them for the long-term demands of the journey. |
| Menstrual Cycle (Bi-weekly, 30 min) | Fine-tunes the cycle syncing plan based on the woman’s unique biological responses over a longer period. | This ensures the plan remains highly personalized and effective, as a woman’s cycle can change over time. | |
| Emotional Fitness (Bi-weekly, 30 min) | Focus on advanced techniques for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Introduce tools for managing the emotional toll of the journey. | These sessions provide advanced tools to prevent burnout and maintain a calm mindset. | |
| Nutrition (Bi-weekly, 30 min) | Fine-tune the meal plan with more specific nutrients and addresses any ongoing issues. They work directly with the cycle specialist to adjust the plan based on the cycle phase. | This collaboration ensures the dietary advice is always aligned with the body’s specific needs at each point in the cycle. | |
| Sleep (Bi-weekly, 30 min) | Focus on advanced techniques for dealing with chronic insomnia and anxiety. Introduce tools for managing the emotional toll of the journey. | These sessions provide advanced tools to prevent burnout and maintain a calm mindset. | |
| Personal Training (Monthly, 30 min) | Adapts the fitness routine to be more challenging and engaging while remaining low-impact. The trainer and couple will explore new activities they can enjoy together, aligning them with the cycle. | This keeps the couple motivated and engaged in their fitness routine over a longer period. | |
| Final Check-in | Final check-in (30-60 min) | Final consultations with each professional before the ICI cycle begins. | To ensure the couple is mentally and physically prepared for the next step, reducing stress and anxiety. |
The 12-Month Program: Comprehensive Partnership
This is the most holistic and immersive program. The calls are designed for deep, transformative work and on-demand concierge support.
Months 1-6: Follow the same agenda as the 6-Month Program.
Months 7-9: Deep Work & Resilience
| Week | Professional & Duration | Agenda | Purpose for the Couple |
| Bi-weekly Calls | Fertility (60 min) | The focus is on deep, transformative work. The coach helps the couple process complex emotions and build a strong sense of partnership. | This long-term coaching allows for profound personal growth and helps the couple build a relationship that can withstand the emotional demands of a long-term journey. |
| Menstrual Cycle (45 min) | The focus is on deeply understanding and adapting to the woman’s cycle to build long-term, intuitive habits. | This ensures the woman is in tune with her body’s natural rhythms, a valuable skill that will serve her for life, regardless of the outcome of the journey. | |
| Nutrition (45 min) | Explore advanced nutrition topics and provide customized meal plans based on individual needs and cycle phases. | This is about mastery. The couple learns to use nutrition as a powerful tool for wellness, beyond just the basics. | |
| Sleep (30 min) | Provides advanced, personalized strategies for managing the emotional toll of the journey. | This helps the couple prevent burnout and maintain a clear, calm mindset. | |
| Personal Training (45 min) | Designs a more engaging and varied fitness routine, incorporating new activities aligned with the woman’s cycle for maximum energy and well-being. | This keeps the couple motivated and engaged in their fitness routine over a full year. |
Months 10-12: Transition & On-Demand Concierge
| Week | Professional & Duration | Agenda | Purpose for the Couple |
| Weekly Calls | Fertility (30 min) | Serves as the primary point of contact, coordinating all care and providing on-demand support as the ICI cycle approaches. | This is a high-touch, concierge-level of service that provides a dedicated, calming presence during a stressful time. |
| On-Demand | Menstrual Cycle | Provides real-time guidance on how to adjust lifestyle for the current phase of the cycle. | This allows for real-time, expert-level advice that is perfectly timed with the woman’s cycle. |
| Emotional Fitness | Offers immediate support for emotional challenges that arise. | This can be a lifesaver during the emotional roller coaster of the two-week wait, providing a safe space to process feelings. | |
| Nutrition | Provides real-time dietary advice and support for managing symptoms during the cycle. | This ensures the couple has immediate, personalized nutritional support during a demanding physical time. | |
| Sleep | Offers immediate support for sleep issues caused by anxiety. | This can be a lifesaver during the emotional roller coaster of the two-week wait. | |
| Personal Training | Provides live virtual workouts or a quick check-in to ensure the couple is not over-exerting themselves. | This ensures safety and provides flexibility during the sensitive stages of the ICI cycle. | |
| Final Transition Plan | The Team (60 min) | The team provides a plan for maintaining healthy habits beyond the program and into a healthy pregnancy or a new phase of their journey. | This is the final step that ensures the couple is prepared for the next phase of their life, with a sense of closure and a roadmap for the future. |