The Ultimate Pregnancy Prep Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the five things every woman should do before trying to conceive with one of the most holistic minds in women's health, Dr. Roxanne Pero. As a triple-boarded OB/GYN specializing in functional and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Pero brings a modern, integrative lens to preconception care. Together, we unpack why pregnancy preparation should start long before that positive test. We discuss everything from nourishing your body and syncing with your cycle, to advocating for your health and building emotional resilience. You'll discover how small, strategic changes can dramatically improve your fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and overall well-being. Whether you're actively trying to conceive now or just thinking ahead, this conversation will empower you to take charge of your fertility with clarity and confidence.

Episode Highlights:

• Why early preconception prep makes all the difference for fertility and pregnancy outcomes
• The essential nutrients every woman should focus on before conception
• How to truly understand your menstrual cycle and fertile window, plus the right way to track ovulation
• What labs and health screenings to consider before TTC and how to advocate for yourself in the medical system
• How stress, sleep, and movement impact ovulation and hormonal balance
• Why emotional readiness is just as critical as physical preparation and practical ways to manage the mental load of TTC

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• Download the Fertility Blood Labs Blueprint guide here
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/166

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• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant

Grab Your FREE Resources:

• Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide 
• Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
• Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

In today's episode, I interview Irene Alvarado, a software engineer turned entrepreneur, whose personal fertility journey led her to develop the Berry Fertility app, a true game-changer in patient-centered reproductive care. From experience with egg freezing, Irene saw firsthand just how overwhelming the clinical logistics, medication schedules, and data tracking could be. That's why Berry Fertility focuses on tackling these real-world challenges head-on, streamlining the way patients organize their medication routines, manage critical treatment data, and interface with complex protocols during fertility treatments.​

Beyond just education, Berry Fertility empowers users to coordinate timing, access clinical resources, and seamlessly track every step of their treatment cycles, all in one intuitive platform. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity and support on their fertility journey while preparing for or going through fertility treatment.

Episode Highlights: 

• Nora sits down with Irene Alvarado, founder of Berry Fertility, whose personal fertility journey sparked an innovation now empowering women everywhere.
• Discover how Irene's tech background shaped her mission to reimagine one of the most emotional and complex parts of women's health.
• Learn what makes Berry Fertility more than an app, how it brings clarity, control, and calm to every stage of treatment.
• Get behind-the-scenes insights into choosing a fertility clinic and the surprising factors that matter most when starting treatment.
• Hear how the Berry team is breaking financial and accessibility barriers to make fertility support more inclusive.
• Irene will leave you with honest, heartfelt advice for anyone navigating the ups and downs of fertility
  

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• Get on the waitlist for the Fertility Treatment Prep Program Here
• Coupon discount details for the Berry Fertility app below:
• iOS App, click here for your 40% off from the yearly subscription
• Android (3 months free on the yearly subscription): use promo code NATURALLYNORA at checkout 
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/165

Looking For More Support?

• Need 1:1 coaching? Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Looking to do it on your own? Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to help you get & stay pregnant

Grab Your FREE Resources:

• Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide 
• Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
• Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Today I pull back the curtain on an often-overlooked aspect of fertility: your partner's sperm health. In this episode, I dive into how sperm quality can profoundly influence placental development, affect the risk of miscarriage, and shape your baby's long-term health. You'll also discover why hearing "everything is normal" from your doctor isn't always the final word and why traditional labs miss the subtle, yet important, nuances hidden beneath the surface, especially in men who appear healthy and do all the right things.  

Episode Highlights:

• Nora is back from her summer break and shares what's new — including an exciting return of one of her fertility coaching offers.
• Why men's sperm quality and quantity are declining, and what does it mean for fertility? Nora digs into the surprising factors most people overlook.
• Sperm does more than deliver DNA, discover its hidden role in shaping early pregnancy from the very start including the placenta
• Could poor sperm health be quietly contributing to miscarriage risk? Nora unpacks the science you may not have heard.
• Practical steps you can take right now: how advanced testing and a deeper look at "optimal health" (not just normal ranges) may transform fertility outcomes.

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• CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR SEPT BRONZE PACKAGE WAITLIST (limited spots available)
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/156

Previous Bronze Package Succes Stories:

• Ep 148: Naturally pregnant at 37 after healing chronic BV, gut inflammation and hormone imbalance + Damaris's Story
• Ep 118: What to do when you've been told you can't get pregnant + Kira's Story
• Ep 115: Low progesterone, egg quality + Mel's Story

Need Nora's Support To Get Pregnant?

• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• Missed the Bronze Package Launch? → Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here

Grab Your FREE Resources:

• Just starting your TTC journey? Download my Eat To Get Pregnant Guide 
• Having trouble getting and staying pregnant? Download my Top 3 Things To Do When You're Not Getting Pregnant
• Wondering what supplements to take to help you conceive? Download my Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Summer is a great time to focus on your fertility and improve your chances of getting pregnant. The warmer weather and longer days provide the perfect opportunity to try some new things to help you boost fertility naturally. But, the summer months also come with its challenges when trying to stay on top of your healthy fertility routine. You're tempted with alcohol, processed foods at family bbq's or pool parties and inconsistent bedtime routines with later than usual social plans. In today's episode I'm going to share easy things you can do to help boost your fertility this summer, along with my top health hacks on how to support your hormones and gut health when you indulge. 

Episode Highlights:

• How much of the sunshine vitamin you need in the summer
• The importance of supporting your circadian rhythm in the summer
• Top tips to support your body through jet lag for fertility
• The best 3 health hacks to support your gut when you indulge 
• How to best stay hydrated in the summer (it's not just about drinking water)
• Why "perfect nutrition" is not sustainable while TTC and how to find balance on summer holiday

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• USA Residents - Summer Fertility Wellness Kit
• CND Residents - Summer Fertility Wellness Kit
• Fertility Blood Labs Blueprint Guide
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/66

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Every person faces a unique set of challenges, mental, emotional, physical, and situational when struggling to get pregnant. When undergoing infertility, stress levels have been shown to be the same as someone who is going through AIDS, Cancer and Heart Disease. In today's episode, I interview Rena Gower, a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. Today we discuss all things mindset and dive into everything from how to successfully communicate with loved ones, when to seek additional support, how to navigate big feelings of jealousy and envy and much more. I hope you enjoy the show.

Episode Highlights:

• Rena's 2-year personal struggle with infertility 
• When is the best time to start seeking additional mental and emotional support for infertility?
• How to successfully communicate with close family and friends about how to support you through infertility
• How to navigate strong feelings of jealousy and envy for friends who are pregnant or recently had a baby
• How to take your power back in a time of extreme uncertainty 
• The "circle of life" tool
• The best strategy for partner support during the infertility process

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• Master Your Cycle To Get Pregnant Program - Apply here
• Rena Gower | Website
• Instagram | @renagower_lcsw
• Book | Infertility 101: A Quick & Concise Guide to the Club You Never Wanted to Join
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/65

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

So you know how much I encourage anyone trying to get pregnant to start collecting data about their menstrual cycle and body.  That's why I'm excited about today's podcast guest. We have the founder of Mira Fertility Tracker on the show.  Mira Fertility Tracker is a tool that I've been using with clients in my practice to help them understand their body, optimise hormones and get pregnant.  Essentially, Mira is a hormone lab that fits in the palm of your hand. It uses patent-pending, AI technology to track your body's key fertility hormones. Tracking your cycles with Mira allows you to conceive faster, understand your hormone health, along with predicting perimenopause and menopause. 

Episode Highlights:

• Sylvia's personal story on why she founded Mira
• Her frustration with OPK's and why she refers to them as 'ancient technology'
• Why our reproductive hormones need to act like a symphony in order to successfully get pregnant
• How to use your LH and Estrogen markers to accurately identify your fertile window
• How Mira 'triple confirms' if you've ovulated
• The challenge of fertility consumer products and how they are based off the average population vs. individual data
• How Mira is different from other fertility trackers on the market
• How to use Mira alongside your fertility treatments 

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• Mira Fertility Tracker - $40 off with code NATURALLYNORA (applies to Starter Kits and Bundle Kits)
• Apply for the Master Your Cycle To Get Pregnant Program Here 
• Download your FREE Eat To Get Pregnant Guide to learn how to eat for your menstrual cycle 
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/64

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

For most women and girls, getting our period sucks. We deal with bloating, acne, cramping, moodiness and sometimes bloody messes - no wonder we're cranky every month it comes around.  However, what if we looked at our period as a sign of information. Information that is helping you understand your health and your hormones, and can ultimately help you with optimizing fertility and getting pregnant. In today's episode, I'm going to be sharing all things menstruation. What it means to have a healthy period and what those parameters look like with regards to period length, how much blood should be lost and what different period colors mean. 

Episode Highlights:

• The pros and cons of the 3 ways you can collect data on your period
• How to decode period length and what it means when your period is too long or too short
• How much blood loss is normal for a healthy period
• Brown spotting and why you might be experiencing it
• The underlying causes of light, scanty periods 
• Why you might be experiencing clotting, heavy and dark purple menstruation

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• Apply Here for the Master Your Cycle To Get Pregnant Program
• Episode 27: Is your period healthy for pregnancy + Clarissa's Story
• Episode 61: How your adrenal health impacts fertility
• Download your FREE Fertility Foundations Supplement Guide
• 14-Day Fertility Cleanse+ Program
• For full show notes and guest related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/63/

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

Hormonal imbalances including estrogen dominance are often responsible for fertility issues couples may face when trying to get pregnant. In today's episode, I interview Robin Lommori, a midwife, fertility coach and lactation consultant and we discuss all things estrogen dominance. 

Episode Highlights:

• What is estrogen dominance?
• The common symptoms that manifest when you have estrogen dominance
• Common causes of estrogen dominance
• The difference between estrogen dominance and PCOS
• How to test for estrogen dominance
• Diet + lifestyle changes you can make to correct estrogen dominance
• Conventional treatments for estrogen dominance

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• Mira Fertility Tracker - $40 off with code NATURALLYNORA (applies to Starter Kits and Bundle Kits)
• Apply for the Master Your Cycle To Get Pregnant Program Here 
• Download your FREE Eat To Get Pregnant Guide to learn how to eat for your menstrual cycle
• Get 20% off Proov products here - use code 20OFFNORA at checkout
• Fertility Blood Labs Blueprint - Download here
• Making Mommies: The Baby Making Checklist
• For full show notes and more information: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/62

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

The adrenal glands are two small walnut shaped glands that sit on top of our kidneys, like little caps. They are responsible for making the stress hormones known as cortisol and adrenaline and they also support blood pressure and certain sex hormones that highly influence your reproductive system and fertility. In today's episode, I share what the adrenal glands are and the different stages of adrenal burnout, how these tiny little glands influence fertility and what you can do to start nourishing and caring for them to help improve your chances of getting pregnant.

Episode Highlights:

• The adrenal glands and their role in reproductive health
• The consequence on the body when you "burn the candle from both ends"
• The 3 stages of burnout and how the adrenals are impacted
• Identifying the healthy 'cortisol curve' 
• How the chronic release of cortisol can shut down fertility
• Different options for testing your cortisol 
• 5 simple tips to support your adrenal glands

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• Mira Fertility Tracker - $40 off with code NATURALLYNORA (applies to Starter Kits and Bundle Kits)
• Apply for the Master Your Cycle To Get Pregnant Program Here 
• Download your FREE Eat To Get Pregnant Guide to learn how to eat for your menstrual cycle 
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/61

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.

When trying to make a baby, how connected are you to your partner and do you both hold the same vision and values for a family? In today's episode, I interview Elena Rossi, founder of the Yoni Empire and we get deep in our conversations today. We talk about everything from how we choose our partners, to the unconscious acts of attraction, to the necessity for connectedness when trying to conceive, trauma bonds, baby making foreplay and much more. Elena and I get vulnerable and share our own experiences of trauma healing and desire to be moms in the near future. This was a juicy one, enjoy!

Episode Highlights:

• The role pornography plays in influencing our sex lives
• Our sexuality is like "fingerprints," no two women are alike
• Top tips on how to keep your vagina healthy
• The process of your inner work to heal and how to embrace the journey
• The importance of 'nutrient dense sex' 
• "Baby making foreplay" and how you can use it to connect more deeply with your partner and call in your baby
• How trauma bonds can keep you stuck in a relationship pattern that is no longer serving you
• A lot of our sexuality is trauma based

Related Links:

• Apply for Private Fertility Coaching with Nora here
• Click here for a collection of Nora's best self paced programs to get & stay pregnant
• The Yoni Empire | Website  
• Instagram | @the_yoni_empire 
• Book | 500 Revealing questions for lovers to deepen sexual desire (EBOOK) - Use NORA at checkout for 5 Euros off
• Mira Fertility Tracker - $40 off with code NATURALLYNORA (applies to Starter Kits and Bundle Kits)
• Apply for the Master Your Cycle To Get Pregnant Program Here 
• Download your FREE Eat To Get Pregnant Guide to learn how to eat for your menstrual cycle 
• For full show notes and related links: https://www.naturallynora.ca/blog/60

Please Note: The contents of this podcast are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not to be interpreted as, or mistaken for, clinical advice. Please consult a medical professional or healthcare provider for medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.