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We talk about women's preconception care all the time — but sperm health plays an equally important role in fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and the lifelong health of your baby.

In this episode, Brooke shares how male preconception care influences conception success, miscarriage risk, and even your child's long-term well-being. You'll learn what impacts sperm DNA, why sperm counts are declining, and the simple, science-backed ways to improve sperm health naturally.

"Sperm health isn't just about getting pregnant — it shapes the health of your future baby for a lifetime." - Brooke Boskovich.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why sperm health is just as important as egg quality for fertility and healthy pregnancy outcomes

• How sperm carries epigenetic information that influences your baby's metabolism and long-term health

• The global 50% decline in sperm counts since the 1970s and what it means for men's health

• The role of oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation in poor sperm quality and miscarriage risk

• How smoking, alcohol, stress, poor diet, and toxin exposure damage sperm DNA

• Why obesity and nutrient deficiencies alter sperm DNA methylation and fertility potential

• The optimal semen parameters to look for (count, motility, morphology, DNA fragmentation) — and why most labs use outdated ranges

• How long it takes to see results — sperm regenerates every 74 days

• Simple nutrition and lifestyle strategies to boost sperm health:

• Eat fatty fish for omega-3s

• Prioritize sleep and strength training

• Get more vitamin C, zinc, and selenium

• Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and tight clothing

• Ditch plastics and synthetic fragrances

• How a personalized preconception supplement plan can fill nutrient gaps and reduce oxidative stress

• Why male preconception care is essential for faster conception, lower miscarriage risk, and your baby's lifelong health

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Welcome back to Season Two of The Fertility Dietitian Podcast!

In this episode, we're breaking down how to improve egg quality naturally — using evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle habits, and key supplements to support your fertility health.

You'll learn how your mitochondria, oxidative stress, and immune system directly impact egg quality and reproductive longevity, and what you can start doing today to strengthen your fertility foundation.

If you've been told that you *can't* change your egg quality — this episode will show you why that's outdated, and how real science says otherwise.

"When mitochondrial outputs drop, eggs struggle with spindle formation, chromosomal segregation, and early embryo development." - Brooke Boskovich

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How mitochondrial health drives egg quality and fertility potential
• Why oxidative stress can damage eggs — and how to lower it
• The link between the immune system and ovarian health
• Nutrition and lifestyle changes that boost fertility
• The most effective egg-quality supplements (CoQ10, melatonin, NAC, inositol)
• How sleep, exercise, and stress balance improve reproductive health

Supplements Mentioned:

• CoQ10 (Ubiquinol form)
• Myo-Inositol
• Melatonin
• NAC (N-acetyl cysteine)
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Polyphenol-rich foods: berries, pomegranate, olive oil, cocoa, herbs, green tea

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How do we know if our egg quality is improving?

And even before that, how do we know if our egg quality needs to be improved?

In this episode, you will learn what signs mean that your egg quality needs a boost.

Listen in to learn how oxidative stress and your diet can affect your egg quality and how long it takes to see notable changes.

• How to tell if egg quality is improving

• Is AMH comparable to checking egg quality

• How to know if egg quality needs improving

• What the luteal phase tells us about egg quality

• How long does it take to see improvement in egg quality

• How to reduce oxidative stress and it's impact on egg quality

"Improving egg quality decreases chromosomal abnormalities that lead to DNA damage." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Fat can be a confusing topic in the world of fertility.

In this episode, I explain why you need fats for fertility.

I also share where you can get these fats from foods.

Learn which fats are best for fertility, which vitamins are fat-soluble, and how much omega-3 and omega-6 you should consume to improve your fertility.

• Is eating fat good for fertility

• Where to get fat from food

• What happens when fat and cholesterol intake is restricted

• How does fat help with nutrient absorption

• Which vitamins are fat-soluble

• What fatty acids we can only get from food

• Are seed oils bad

• How to decrease omega-6 fat intake

• Which plant foods have omega-3 fatty acids

"The effect that saturated fat has on health and fertility depends on what other nutrients are present and the distribution of macronutrients also matters." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Understanding our bodies' nutrient needs can be challenging even without the added complication of an impending pregnancy.

In this episode, I explain the differences between plant and animal proteins.

I also explain the role of proteins and amino acids in the fertility process and share where to find these nutrients in your diet.

• Is a vegan diet conducive to fertility

• How do animal products affect fertility

• What is the difference between protein from

  animals versus plants

• Why is vegetable protein harder to digest

• What role do amino acids play in fertility

• How much protein do vegetarians need

• Which foods are high in protein

"There is evidence showing the risks of under-eating animal products on fertility and fetal development." - Brooke Boskovich.

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In this episode, you'll learn what a holistic approach to IVF can look like, who it can work for, and what you can do to support IVF outcomes.

There are plenty of internal and external factors to consider when deciding whether or not to move forward with IVF and in this episode, we cover all the options.

Listen in to learn what a holistic approach to IVF is, what the timeline should look like when preparing for IVF, and how to nourish your nervous system overall to create the optimal environment for pregnancy.

Show Notes:

• What a holistic approach to IVF looks like
• Is IVF the only option for people with PCOS
• How to prepare your body for IVF
• What is the timeline for IVF preparation
• Can your egg quality improve
• Does sperm quality factor into successful IVF
• Which supplements support mitochondrial health
• How to nourish the nervous system

"There is absolutely a time and place for IVF but it is used prematurely way too often." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Learn my top tips for supporting implantation.

If you are only focusing on the implantation window once you are trying to conceive you have missed a lot of opportunities to actually support implantation.

Listen to learn more about the role of nutrition and lifestyle during the two week wait and throughout the entire cycle for supporting implantation.

"You can make the biggest impact on implantation by focusing on nutrition and lifestyle that works for your body for a minimum of three to four months prior to conception." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Iron supplementation for fertility is a very misunderstood, complex, and important topic.

In this episode, you will find dietary tips and tricks to help you support iron regulation with the help of your diet.

I discuss the iron recycling system in our body and how other minerals like copper play a key role in iron regulation.

Listen in to learn who needs iron supplementation and how to support iron metabolism.

• Iron's role in fertility

• How the iron recycling system works

• Why iron gets dumped in tissues

• How to know if you should supplement iron

• Where to get iron and supporting nutrients from food

• The relationship between iron and copper in the body

• Which foods have copper

"Iron doesn't work alone and supplementing it blindly can contribute to many more challenges." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Good quality sleep is crucial for your fertility.

How much sleep we get — or do not get — affects so many aspects of our physical health that it is no wonder that sleep directly affects fertility too.

In this episode, I talk about the amount of sleep we should get every night and how to ensure that we are regularly getting good quality sleep.

You will also learn about the negative effects of poor sleep patterns on fertility.

• Sleep's relationship to hormone balance

• How sleep affects fertility

• What happens in the body during sleep

• How much sleep we need each night

• What happens if we don't get enough sleep

• The connection between screen time and fertility

• How to get enough good quality sleep

"Poor sleep...is also associated with early miscarriage, pre-term birth, and infertility."  - Brooke Boskovich.

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Today's topic affects plenty of parents who had no issues conceiving previously.

How long should you wait between pregnancies?

Is your gut health related to your recent fertility issues?

I explain secondary infertility, its main causes, and practical treatments in this episode.

• What is secondary infertility

• How to know if you have secondary infertility

• Ways to manage secondary infertility

• How is gut health related to secondary

• infertility

• What causes secondary infertility

• How long to wait between pregnancies

• What to eat to counteract secondary infertility

• How does sperm health affect secondary infertility

• Which labs to consider if facing secondary infertility

"Just because you didn't face any challenges having one child or two doesn't mean having another will come easy." - Brooke Boskovich.

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