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166: 5 things every woman should do before TTC with Dr. Roxanne Pero16 Nov 202500:54:50

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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165: The all in one fertility treatment app with Irene Alvarado09 Nov 202500:45:14

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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156: How your partner's sperm health impacts placental development, risk of miscarriage & baby's health06 Sep 202500:31:52

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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66: The best way to stay on top of your fertility routine this summer23 Jul 202300:31:35

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

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65: Top mindset strategies for infertility with Rena Gower16 Jul 202300:35:25

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

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64: How to get pregnant with Mira Fertility Tracker with Sylvia Kang09 Jul 202300:50:58

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 

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63: What does your period blood color mean?02 Jul 202300:45:31

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

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62: What is estrogen dominance and how it impacts fertility with Robin Lommori25 Jun 202300:34:50

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

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61: How your adrenal health impacts fertility18 Jun 202300:43:52

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

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60: Baby making foreplay, partner connection & trauma bonds with Elena Rossi11 Jun 202300:56:45

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

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59: How to make the best fertility boosting smoothie04 Jun 202300:35:46

Food can be your most powerful medicine or the slowest form of poison, depending on what, how and when we eat. Our food, once digested properly, is absorbed into our blood. Our blood is what creates our cells, tissues, organs, skin, hair, nails and even influences the quality of our emotions and thoughts. We really do think and feel differently when we eat a fully loaded green smoothie versus a muffin or pastry, or drink plain water versus coffee and alcohol. In today's episode, I'm going to share the anatomy of a perfect fertility boosting smoothie so you can fuel properly as we move into these hot summer months.

Episode Highlights:

  • Why you should strategically consume smoothies with the seasons
  • How smoothies can boost your egg and sperm health and overall fertility
  • The best options for your smoothie base (liquid)
  • The difference between A1 and A2 milk
  • How much and which carbs to add to your smoothie
  • How to use olive oil in your smoothie
  • Alternative protein options if you don't like protein powder
  • The top 6 superfoods to add to your smoothie

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58: How to heal and release heavy emotions with Thea Willette28 May 202300:36:41

In today's episode, I interview Thea Willette, a meditation instructor who helps women connect with their bodies so that they can get pregnant naturally. Getting pregnant wasn't easy for Thea.  After experiencing a miscarriage, she was offered traditional fertility treatment which she declined. Knowing there had to be a better way, Thea was led through a series of synchronicities that brought her to meditation and energy healing. Now Thea helps women heal and move through stuck emotions and past trauma to help them get pregnant.

Episode Highlights:

  • Thea's journey to motherhood after 3 miscarriages
  • How meditation helped Thea release stored anger in her body, break free from past emotional trauma and allowed her to conceive after miscarriage and deliver a healthy baby
  • Mind body connection tools to help create space for a new life
  • The simple breathing technique to help release heavy emotions
  • What is quantum touch and how it can be used to heal
  • Why mindset can drastically increase your chances of becoming a mom

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57: How to improve your chances of conceiving a boy or a girl21 May 202300:25:04

We all have our individual preferences to some extent. Over the decades there have been different gender swaying theories that give you some hope that if you adhere to certain methods of eating and sexual positions that you could stack the odds in your favor of conceiving a boy or a girl. Is this in fact true? In today's episode I'm going to shed some light on natural gender selection and what you could do to possibly increase your chances of having a boy or a girl. 

Episode Highlights:

  • How to get 100% accurate gender selection with ART
  • The Ericsson Method of gender selection
  • How to gender select naturally
  • Why identifying your Peak Day is most important for gender selection
  • Dr. Shettles method for gender selection
  • How to incorporate fertility awareness to increase your chance of success

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155: How unresolved emotional patterns, grief and fear impact fertility with Elizabeth King13 Jul 202500:55:39

In today's episode, I interview Elizabeth King, a Certified International Fertility Expert, and we discuss a holistic approach to fertility, emphasizing the critical connection between emotional, spiritual, and physical health. She shares her personal experiences and professional insights on how unresolved emotional patterns, stress, and lack of body trust can impact conception. This episode explores innovative approaches to supporting fertility, including creative practices for nervous system regulation and building a compassionate relationship with one's body. King's approach goes beyond traditional medical interventions, focusing on the whole person and their unique journey to parenthood.

Episode Highlights:

  • How Elizabeth King turned personal heartbreak into a mission to help others conceive - the pivotal moment that changed her path forever
  • Why advocating for your own health could be the game-changer in your fertility journey
  • What surprising lessons Elizabeth learned from the medical system.
  • Elizabeth's unconventional method for calming the nervous system and opening new doors to conception
  • Why so many women lose trust in their bodies during fertility struggles—and what it really takes to rebuild that trust
  • Elizabeth's unique coaching philosophy, where science meets soul

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56: Is my PMS impacting my fertility?14 May 202300:37:41

PMS refers to the symptoms that occur in the days or weeks leading up to your period and is a clear sign from your body that you could be experiencing an imbalance or deficiency in your hormones, which could ultimately impact your ability to conceive. In today's episode, I'm going to share what PMS is, the different types of PMS you might experience and some tips on how you can treat PMS naturally with nutrition and lifestyle. 

Episode Highlights:

  • What is the difference between PMS and PMDD?
  • PMS doesn't cause infertility, but is a sign of a hormone imbalance that could contribute to not get pregnant or experiencing a miscarriage
  • Common symptoms of PMS 
  • When to seek to support for PMS symptoms
  • PMS is your body's way of getting your attention to optimize health
  • The different categories of PMS
  • Your PMS symptoms can be resolved or eliminated altogether when their underlying causes are addressed
  • Top nutrition and lifestyle tips to improve PMS 

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55: The benefits of acupuncture for fertility with Michelle Oravitz07 May 202300:48:25

Can acupuncture help you get pregnant? In today's episode, I interview Michelle Oravitz, an acupuncturist, ayurvedic practitioner and certified hypnotherapist who specializes in fertility health.  We discuss the concepts of energy, mindset and important takeaways for how to use acupuncture to improve your fertility. 

Episode highlights:

  • Michelle's history of irregular cycles and how it pushed her to work in this field
  • How you can tap into your subconscious mind to break free from old beliefs
  • How to change your mindset for optimal fertility
  • Why acupuncture improves fertility
  • The ideal protocol for seeing a benefit with acupuncture
  • The roadmap of QI (chi) energy in your body

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54: The missing nutrient for hormone health with Beth Shirley30 Apr 202300:42:14

Nitric Oxide is essential for helping deliver oxygen, nutrients and blood throughout our entire body. What is this molecule, where is it found and why is it so important for men and women's health? In today's episode, I interview Beth Shirley, the Executive Director of the Berkeley Life Scientific Advisory Board. Beth shares what this molecule is and how critical it is for improving fertility and hormone health, along with some other very interesting and shocking facts about how and why most people are depleted of Nitric Oxide.

Episode Highlights:

  • What is Nitric Oxide and why does it deplete so fast as we age?
  • Debunking the myth that nitrates are bad for you
  • The best nitrate rich foods
  • The shocking fact about mouthwash and why you should never use it
  • Nitric Oxide's role in the development of sperm and men's sexual health
  • Why most of the population is low in Nitric Oxide and what to do about it
  • The link between Nitric Oxide, reproductive hormones and fertility 
  • How boosting your Nitric Oxide can help prevent hypertension and preeclampsia in pregnancy
  • Nitric Oxide testing 

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53: What you may not know about PCOS and Nadine's Story23 Apr 202301:08:58

PCOS is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age with an estimated 116 million women worldwide who are affected by it. In today's episode, I'm going to do a deep dive into what PCOS actually means and how to identify if you have it and what type you have, along with some tips on how to support your fertility with PCOS. Then you'll hear from my client Nadine, who was diagnosed with PCOS after years of being on birth control and her 2.5 year TTC journey before she finally got pregnant. 

Episode Highlights:

  • What is PCOS?
  • The outdated National Institute of Health criteria for diagnosing PCOS
  • The Rotterdam Criteria
  • Anovulation, hyperandrogenism, and polycystic ovaries explained
  • How to identify your PCOS Type
  • Nadine's PCOS story and Her 2.5 year journey to pregnancy 

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52: Infertility saved my life with Sarah Willoughby16 Apr 202300:46:28

In today's episode I interview Sarah Willoughby, an Infertility and Transformation Coach, Bestselling Author, Speaker and Reiki Practitioner. Sarah's journey to self love began after a disastrous IVF cycle that left her in the ICU for weeks and wondering if she would make it out alive. Following her recovery, she vowed to make her purpose about empowering people to heal, love themselves and provide hope on a path to parenthood. As the profound title of her book says, infertility saved her life. Here's her story.

Episode Highlights:

  • Sarah's unexpected journey to motherhood & trauma of undergoing IVF
  • The potential consequences of undergoing IVF
  • How Sarah used pain of infertility to transform and save her own life
  • How to harness your intuition to help guide you on your fertility journey
  • The brain is neuroplastic, when we change the way we think, we change our current reality
  • How to work with Sarah to transform your life

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51: Top Toxins And Chemicals That Are Impacting Your Fertility09 Apr 202300:25:41

It's no secret that chemicals and toxins are everywhere, and I mean everywhere! They run rampant in our food and water supply, are floating around in our air, in our cleaning and personal hygiene products and they can even be found in our clothes. In today's episode, I'm going to share some of the top toxins that could be impacting your fertility and some tips on how to minimize their exposure. 

Episode Highlights:

  • The overload of chemicals and toxins we are exposed to daily
  • How these toxins impact our hormones and fertility
  • The best online resource for toxic product swapping
  • BPA and phthalates exposure and how to minimize it
  • The chemical in non-stick cookware and why you need to avoid it
  • Paraben use, its impact on the body plus tips on how minimize exposure
  • The harm of using conventional menstrual products

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50: The importance of lab testing for preconception with Dr. Jodie Peacock02 Apr 202300:44:42

In today's episode I interview Dr. Jodie Peacock. She is a naturopathic doctor, author, public educator and the founder of the Canadian Fertility Show.  Jodie helps support her patients through the journey of fertility and conception. Today Jodie shares her essential preconception blood labs list and why testing is critical in the preconception phase before you even think about getting pregnant.  

Episode Highlights

  • Dr. Jodie's journey with PCOS and her journey in preserving her fertility
  • Why a deficiency in these nutrients can prevent you from getting pregnant
  • The telltale signs and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies
  • What is the MTHFR gene?
  • Why having a general panel test before TTC increase your chances for pregnancy
  • A lack of this hormones can lead to pregnancy loss
  • What will I learn at the Canadian Fertility Show?

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49: Top strategies for the two week wait26 Mar 202300:34:51

The TWW is the time between ovulation and your next period (or for those of you listening) your hopefully missed next period. It's the approximate two weeks that go by when your body is potentially implanting a fertilized egg into your uterus. When you're trying to conceive, these two weeks can be filled with anxiety, worry, impatience and frustration. If this is you, I hear you! In today's episode, I'm going to be sharing some of the best strategies for the two week wait to help nourish your body, ease your mind and increase your chances of getting pregnant. 

Episode Highlights:

  • What happens in your body during the two week wait?
  • 3 telltale signs of low progesterone
  • What not to do during the two week wait
  • The best time to test for pregnancy
  • The best foods to eat in your luteal phase
  • How to exercise during the two week wait
  • Signs of implantation

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48: At home fertility screening with Dr. Amy Beckley19 Mar 202300:38:21

When Amy and her husband tried to get pregnant, they suffered through several years of infertility, including seven miscarriages and two rounds of IVF – the second of which resulted in her son.  When Amy decided she wanted another child (without another round of IVF), she used her background in hormone signaling to uncover a progesterone problem known as a luteal phase defect. In today's episode, I interview Dr. Amy Beckley, the founder of Proov and the inventor of the first and only FDA-cleared test to confirm ovulation at home.  We dive deep into Dr. Amy's challenge with infertility and how it was the catalyst to change her career and launch Proov. She shares how you can easily take fertility back into your own hands at home without having to solely rely on the medical system.

Episode Highlights

  • Dr. Amy's struggle with low progesterone, seven miscarriages and an unexplained infertility diagnosis 
  • Her motivation to create the first FDA cleared ovulation test kit at home
  • The hardship of undergoing IVF
  • How identifying issues in the luteal phase early on can keep you from undergoing fertility treatment
  • Proov's unique testing mechanism and how it gives you an ovulation score to help you identify how healthy your cycle is

 

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47: Birth Control And Its Impact On Fertility12 Mar 202300:27:14

The birth control pill revolutionized women's healthcare in 1950. Now, almost 75 years later, women and health practitioners are second guessing the benefits of the pill. In today's episode, I not only share how the pill works in the female body, but also the top 5 health consequences of being on the pill and what you can do to bounce back from the damage and get ready for pregnancy. 

Episode Highlights:

  • The 3 ways the pill impairs your menstrual cycle
  • How long term use of the pill impacts your microbiome and gut health
  • The top nutrients that get depleted from the pill
  • How the pill contributes to chronic system inflammation
  • Adrenal fatigue and its correlation to long term pill use
  • Why the pill zaps a women's libido
  • When to get off the pill to prepare for pregnancy
  • Top recommendations for detoxing from the pill

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154: Should you be eating low carb with PCOS when TTC?06 Jul 202500:40:59

In today's episode I'm diving deep into one of the most debated questions of PCOS and fertility - should you be eating a low-carb diet when preparing for pregnancy with PCOS? If you've ever wondered why blood sugar seems to fluctuate more when you have PCOS, or why so many experts talk about insulin resistance and its impact on your fertility journey, you're in the right place.

In this episode, I break down the science behind why PCOS makes you more susceptible to insulin resistance and what that actually means for your body and your hormones. I'll explore why blood sugar swings are more common with PCOS, how those ups and downs can affect ovulation and egg quality, and—most importantly—what you can do about it with your food choices.

But here's where it gets really interesting. While low-carb and keto diets are often promoted as the "fix" for PCOS, the truth is much more nuanced. I'll share why these diets can sometimes backfire, especially when you're trying to conceive, and what you need to know to truly support your fertility and hormone health for the long term.

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46: The benefits of strength training for hormone health with Kitty Blomfield05 Mar 202300:44:51

What if I told you I had your solution to losing weight sustainably and balancing your hormones? Well that's exactly what I'll be sharing today. In this episode, I interview Kitty Blomfield, the cofounder of Nustrength and Saturee talking all about strength training and how it can help you optimize your health in your perimenopausal years. We're going to get into one of my personal favorite topics on physical activity, strength training, and why it's so important when it comes to women's overall health and fertility.

Episode Highlights

  • Kitty's personal struggle with managing her weight and binge eating
  • Why restrictive diets can only lead to more problems for your hormones and overall health
  • The dangers of diet trends and how to avoid them
  • How to still eat carbs and achieve your dream body
  • Signs to look out for when your current diet isn't working for you
  • How strength training helps perimenopausal women prepare for pregnancy 

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45: How to improve egg quality26 Feb 202300:27:20

Today we are getting into one of the sexiest topics in fertility, how to boost egg health. I say sexy because it's the topic that grabs most people's attention when trying to optimize fertility to get pregnant. But if you've been listening to this podcast for a while now and know my philosophy, you know that optimal egg health is just a positive consequence to optimal overall health.  In today's episode, you'll learn about the life cycle of the egg, the importance of the ovarian environment along with my top 6 tips on how to improve egg health.

Episode Highlights

  • The life cycle of an egg from its dormant stage to ovulation
  • Why the ovarian environment is a key factor in influencing egg health
  • The essential role of these two vitamins in follicular development
  • How this powerful antioxidant reduces oxidative damage in the ovary
  • Top 3 lifestyle tips to improve egg quality
  • Top supplements to help you get pregnant
  • How a targeted fertility cleanse can improve pregnancy outcomes

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44: You just got a positive pregnancy test, now what? with Dr. Ambra Brown19 Feb 202300:44:14

For some the road to getting pregnant is long, uncertain and challenging. The fears and anxieties that come with this process can be debilitating and overwhelming. But now, you finally get a positive pregnancy test - what do you do? In today's episode, I interview Dr. Ambra Brown, a Pregnancy Health Coach and Physical Therapist.  We dive into her top 5 recommendations for what to do once you see that positive pregnancy test.

Episode Highlights:

  • Dr. Ambra's personal story of her traumatic birth and how she became a Pregnancy Health Coach
  • The top things to ask when choosing your OBGYN 
  • This nutrition hack to help ease the challenges of the first trimester
  • Why it's essential to find a lactation consultant before you give birth
  • How to prevent incontinence with this resource
  • How your support system can positively impact your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience

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43: How she recovered from 1 year of not ovulating with Haley Smith12 Feb 202300:49:47

Ovulation can be one of the first processes to shut down in your body when under chronic stress. Today you'll hear from Haley Smith, a Nutritionist and Certified Fertility Awareness Practitioner.  I last interviewed Haley in June of last year when she was at the tail end of training for her half marathon. Haley is back, 7 months later to share her story on how she regained a healthy cycle and started ovulating again after months of chronic stress.

Episode Highlights:

  • Haley's four foundational factors of fertility

  • How she used these as guideposts to understand her cycle was "off"

  • Her history with the birth control pill, how it depleted her nutrient stores and impacted her gut

  • The top things Haley did to start ovulating again

  • Egg quality and how it impacts cycle parameters

  • Preconception health is the precursor to building healthier generations

  • The Fertility Freedom Summit

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42: Is your gut healthy for pregnancy? + Maria's story05 Feb 202300:54:36

As we have come to understand disease in the 21st century, our old ways of defining illness based on symptoms and locations in the body are not very useful. Instead, by understanding the origins of disease and the way in which the body operates as one whole, integrated ecosystem, we now know that symptoms appearing in one area of the body may be caused by imbalances in an entirely different system. Everything is connected and the centre of that connection is in the gut.

In today's episode, I share the importance of optimal gut health for fertility and a gut infection known as Candida. Then you'll hear from my client Maria who is currently making her way through a 12-week anti-candida protocol after her miscarriage. 

Episode Highlights:

  • The fertility gut health connection
  • How gut infection can contribute to higher rates of pregnancy loss
  • What is leaky gut syndrome and how it contributes to inflammation and disease
  • The connection between gut microbiome and estrogen related diseases
  • The common causes of Candida overgrowth
  • The link between birth control and Candida overgrowth
  • Maria's story of pregnancy loss and how we discovered her gut infection 
  • Maria's anti-candida protocol and how she is now preparing for pregnancy again

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41: The Man's Guide to Infertility with Jon Summers29 Jan 202301:07:08

Jon and Laura Summers learned through experience that infertility affects all areas of life. After having testicular cancer, Jon believed he could never have biological children. In today's episode, I interview Jon as he shares their story on how they embarked on a fertility journey that included 15 IVF egg retrieval cycles, 2 sperm retrieval surgeries, and thousands of injections. Using love and humor, Jon and Laura got through their infertility experience together.⁠ This is one of the most incredible stories of resilience, partnership, mutual respect and purpose and has been one of the most inspiring interviews I've done so far. Jon holds nothing back and bravely offers his vulnerability to the world for the purpose of helping others.

Episode highlights: 

  • Jon's battle with testicular cancer and his infertility diagnosis 
  • How Jon and Laura got through 15 egg retrievals and 2 MicroTESEs to conceive their daughter
  • Why infertility is so emotionally challenging for men
  • What is a baby making meter?
  • How to efficiently and effectively communicate with your partner when experiencing infertility 
  • Why communication strategies are vital in your journey
  • How to set boundaries to prevent fertility burnout
  • Why hope is the best defense mechanism in infertility
  • Jon's book "The Man's Guide to Infertility" 

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40: What blood labs should I test when TTC?22 Jan 202300:20:11

Getting your blood labs tested at least 6-12 months prior to conception is a great way to understand the baseline of your health. This is important knowledge to have before trying to get pregnant because you now have data on how to improve your health as you prepare for a baby. In today's episode, I'm going to share the top blood labs to test when preparing for pregnancy.

Episode Highlights:

  • Blood labs are helpful, but don't always give you the full picture
  • How to walk into your doctor's office confident in what tests you need
  • Best practice for cycle day 3 hormone testing
  • Top hormones to test on cycle day 3 
  • Top nutrients to test for fertility
  • When to ask for a full thyroid panel and what it includes
  • What to test for mid-luteal phase
  • What is AMH and when it's necessary to test

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39: Trauma Healing & The Nervous System With Lisa Messina15 Jan 202300:53:38

As human beings we are born whole and complete. But as we experience life we inevitably go through trauma which sets the tone for the neural pathways in our bodies impacting our nervous system and how we interact with our world.  In today's episode, I interview Lisa Messina, a multi-dimensional practitioner who helps people heal with her mind-body approach. We dive into the link between the nervous system, trauma and healing and what we can do to bring ourselves back to balance, achieve our best health and live our most fulfilling life. 

Episode Highlights:

  • The link between the nervous system, trauma and healing
  • How our life experience shapes us
  • How to know if you operating in a 'survival state' and how to be free from it
  • What is body centered healing?
  • How stressful events in our live can disrupt the balance in our nervous system
  • The detrimental consequence of stress in our body
  • How you can differentiate your trauma

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38: How do I know if/when I'm ovulating? + Jessica's Story08 Jan 202300:48:51

In order to get pregnant a woman needs to ovulate, but how do you know when you're ovulating? In today's modern world, there are tons of apps and technological devices to help a woman identify her fertile window and ovulation day. But what about all the signs and symptoms your body displays when you're about to ovulate? In today's episode, I'm going to dispel some common myths around ovulation along with some of the most common (and not so common) signs a woman can experience when she is ovulating.  Then you'll hear from my client Jessica. Listen until the end to hear her story of how she refocused her energy and mindset after a miscarriage. We talk about the challenges of pinpointing ovulation while she had covid and how she ended up finally getting pregnant. 

 

Episode Highlights:

  • How to identify cervical fluid changes and what they mean
  • The importance of identifying your BBT thermal shift to confirm ovulation
  • Why some women experience spotting when they ovulate
  • The meaning of mid cycle aches, pains and cramps 
  • 3 common ovulation myths dispelled 
  • Jessica's TTC journey & how she moved forward from her miscarriage 
  • How Jessica got pregnant while testing positive for COVID 

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37: Setting yourself up for pregnancy in 202301 Jan 202300:18:06

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed your time over the holidays and welcome to 2023. This is going to be your best year yet and I'm honored to be supporting you on your journey to getting pregnant. In today's episode, I'm going to be sharing my top 5 steps on how to get pregnant in 2023.

Episode Highlights:

  • Special announcement on what's new to help you get pregnant
  • The #1 tool that can help you conceive and advocate for yourself 
  • How to identify if you have a healthy luteal phase
  • Why optimizing egg and sperm health is ONLY a piece of the fertility puzzle 
  • How balanced hormones is merely a side effect of a finely tuned digestive system
  • Top blood tests for fertility

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153: Nervous system regulation and somatic tools for improving fertility with Lauren Enright29 Jun 202500:53:06

In today's episode, I interview Lauren Enright, a mind/body fertility coach who provides an in-depth exploration of the nervous system's role in overall health and fertility. She breaks down the complex structure of the nervous system, explaining how chronic stress and dysregulation can impact reproductive health and discusses practical techniques for increasing nervous system resilience. Lauren's philosophy integrates scientific understanding with holistic practices, offering you a variety of tools to improve your physical and emotional well-being while preparing for or while currently on your trying to conceive journey.

Episode Highlights:

  • Discover what led Lauren from the classroom to the world of fertility and birth support
  • Lauren unpacks the hidden layers of the nervous system and reveals why understanding it could change everything for your well-being
  • Is your body sending you signals you're missing? Learn why balancing your nervous system matters
  • Explore the surprising ways your nervous system might be holding you back from getting pregnant and what you can do to create a sense of safety for your body
  • Learn unexpected strategies to build resilience and peace in the two week wait, helping you handle discomfort and uncertainty with new confidence

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36: How To Stay On Top Of Your Fertility Over The Holidays18 Dec 202200:15:08

The holidays are officially here, and with that comes endless festivities and fun.  But the holiday season is also known for having its fair share of indulgences, from rich foods to alcoholic beverages to late nights. So, how do you stay healthy and not undo all the incredible work you've put in as you prepare for pregnancy? In today's episode, I'm going to share my top tips on how to stay healthy over the holidays.

Episode Highlights:

  • How too much indulging can hinder our progress
  • The 'rule of thumb' to implement when indulging over the holidays
  • The top fermented food to consume before you feast
  • Top strategies to support digestion 
  • How water can impair digestion and the best tip to avoid it
  • My $100 discount holiday gift to you!

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35: Low AMH And High FSH With Sarah Clark11 Dec 202200:31:55

What happens when a woman's ovaries stop working normally while she's still in the prime of her reproductive years? Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), also known as premature ovarian failure, is the standard diagnosis for this condition. In today's episode, I interview Sarah Clark, a certified health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to talk about high FSH, low AMH and how to naturally support the body and still get pregnant.

Episode Highlights:

  • Sarah's personal experience with POI, donor eggs and gut health infections
  • Is POI the same as menopause?
  • The standard conventional treatments with low AMH and high FSH
  • How to still get pregnant naturally with diminished ovarian reserve
  • Why to look beyond your 'diagnosis'

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34: What Is Sub Fertility? + Shikha's Story04 Dec 202200:32:25

Two of the most common terms in the preconception industry are fertility and infertility. But what about subfertility? In today's episode, I'm going to shed light on this not so widely used term along with some truth bombs as to why you may not be seeing a positive pregnancy test just yet. Then you're going to hear from a past client of mine. Her name is Shikha and she shares her unique experience with her 2.5 year journey of trying to conceive before she finally got pregnant. 

Episode Highlights:

  • What is sub fertility?
  • How subfertility could be impacting you from getting pregnant
  • 6 'truth bombs' on why you might not be seeing a + pregnancy test YET
  • Shikha's journey to pregnancy
  • Her stage 4 endometriosis and uterine septum diagnosis
  • How she turned her health around with nutrition and exercise in 7 months for a successful pregnancy

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33: Your path to pregnancy with Dr. Tracey Malone27 Nov 202201:02:03

There's many paths to pregnancy in 2022, you just have the find the right one for you.  In today's episode I interview Dr. Tracey Malone and talk all about how to best prepare for pregnancy. We get into everything from at  home fertility testing, egg and sperm quality, a concept known as micro fertility and even how to best prepare for fertility treatment. 

Episode Highlights:

  • Bird & Be nutraceuticals - fertility at home testing
  • Clarifying the concept of egg quality testing and ovarian reserves
  • Epigenetic imprinting in the preconception stage 
  • How oxidative stress and inflammation contribute to micro infertility
  • Top tips to prepare for fertility treatment
  • My IVF was unsuccessful - now what?
  • How we can use genetic testing to improve fertility 

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32: How far apart should you space your pregnancies?20 Nov 202200:12:43

Pregnancy spacing is not widely discussed, and while this topic is more related to family planning, I couldnt help myself with putting together an episode for you, especially since a lot of you have been asking for it. In today's episode, I'm going to share some insight on the ideal timing of spacing between having children. 

Episode Highlights:

  • What is pregnancy spacing?
  • The importance of nutrient stores while preparing for pregnancy
  • Health risk for getting pregnant soon after birth
  • The optimal time for getting pregnant again after having a child

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31: Stem Cells And Cord Blood Banking with Kathryn Cross13 Nov 202200:21:38

Every 3 minutes someone in the United States is diagnosed with a disease that could be treated with cord blood stem cells. In today's episode, I interview Kathryn Cross, the founder of Anja Health and we dive into a topic that is getting very little attention.  Kathryn shares her passion and personal story on why saving the stem cells from umbilical cords and placentas can be life changing for your future children and family. 

Kathryn has cultivated a pregnancy and cord blood banking community on TikTok where she raises awareness about the importance of cord blood banking and other issues related to pregnancy.  

Episode highlights

  • Why Kathryn founded Anja Health and her personal story
  • What are stem cells?
  • What cord blood, cord tissue, and placenta stem cells do and how they differ
  • The importance of delayed cord clamping
  • What you can use stem cells for and who in the family can use it

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30: Embracing "Egg Wisdom" & how it can help you conceive06 Nov 202200:23:12

Do you ever have those days when everything just falls into place and things work out just perfectly, but you can't explain why or how it happened?  This is known as feminine magnetism. Unfortunately, this concept is often misunderstood, feared, misused and ignored because we live in a patriarchy that has taught us to devalue or fear anything that is not traditionally masculine.  In today's episode, I share Kate Northrup's concept of what she calls "Egg Wisdom" and how we can use it to pull us back into alignment with life and manifest any desire we want, including pregnancy.

Episode highlights:

  • Nora's personal story of desiring a family
  • The polarity of good vs bad and how to set your mind up for success
  • How "Egg Wisdom" works and why we are all capable of it
  • Learning how to listen to your intuition - trust your gut!
  • Turning your biggest challenge into your biggest opportunity
  • When you don't know what to do, do nothing!

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29: Top tips for improving sperm health30 Oct 202200:25:50

Infertility has traditionally been thought of as a concern that affects mainly women. However, it is now well established that about one third of infertility cases are actually due to the male factor. In today's episode, Im going to flip the script, and share the male side of fertility and why I believe its essential for men to not only get their sperm tested, but to also be proactive on optimizing his sperm health in the preconception stage.

Episode Highlights:

  • What is a sperm analysis and what is tested?
  • What to look for when analyzing sperm results
  • The difference between what normal results look like vs what optimal results look
  • My top tips on how to improve sperm health 
  • Two of favorite at-home sperm test kits

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28. Healing & Preventing Fertility Treatment Related Burnout23 Oct 202200:41:31

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. When we hear this term, a lot of the time our brain goes right to employment or work-related burnout. But this concept can be applied to any area of your life, including fertility. In today's episode, I interviewed Michelle Kapler, a fertility focused acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner. We get into how to prevent and heal fertility related burnout as she shares her perfect potion concept and steps on how to prevent burnout from happening in the first place. 

Episode highlights:

  • The telltale signs of burnout (it's not just in your head)
  • How unproductive thoughts can cause burnout 
  • Michelle's "perfect potion" strategy for healing burnout
  • How to prevent burnout from happening in the first place

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27. Is your period healthy for pregnancy + Clarissa's story16 Oct 202201:02:37

As a gender collective, we have been encouraged to medicate away common period issues with birth control and ibuprofen, and just survive the mood swings as best we can. BUT, your period isn't really a nuisance, it's actually information. 

In today's episode, I dive into 6 different menstrual cycle parameters to help you identify if your cycle is healthy for pregnancy. Then you'll hear from my client Clarissa who tried to conceive for 3 years before she finally got pregnant. We discuss how we used the Fertility Awareness Method to discover the gaps in her health which were preventing her from getting pregnant.

Episode Highlights:

  • Mindset shift from hating to loving your period
  • What it means to be 'body literate'
  • The Fertility Awareness Method and how it helps identify fertility issues
  • How understanding your cycle can help you advocate for yourself
  • The 6 parameters of a healthy menstrual cycle for pregnancy
  • Clarissa's 3 year TTC journey and how she got pregnant

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152: Ready for baby #2 (or 3)? Proven prep for your next pregnancy22 Jun 202500:32:46

Today I'm diving into top strategies on how to prepare for baby #2 (or #3), especially if you're still breastfeeding, working on getting your health back to baseline, and juggling life with a toddler. Whether you're just starting to think about growing your family or you're actively trying to conceive, this episode is packed with evidence-based tips to help you feel empowered and prepared. I'll cover topics like the ideal time to start trying for your next pregnancy, if you can get pregnant while breastfeeding, your chances of having twins while breastfeeding and top nutrition and lifestyle tips on how to get your health back to baseline and ready for your next baby.

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26. Fertility Matters & advocacy for fertility patients with Carolynn Dube09 Oct 202200:52:39

Unfortunately, not everyone who needs fertility care, gets it! The infertility rates are climbing from country to country and this is a global issue. We need more education, awareness and initiatives to help meet the needs of many people who want to grow their family and need the extra medical support.   In today's episode I interview Carolynn Dube, the executive director of Fertility Matters Canada, a fast growing charity to help raise awareness and funds for more equitable access to fertility care in Canada. 

Episode highlights:

  • Carolynn's infertility journey

  • Provincial coverage (or lack thereof)

  • How Fertility Matters is raising awareness and how you could benefit from their resources

  • Fertility Benefits Matters Campaign - how YOU can help include fertility treatments in employment benefits 

  • The need for a Federal fertility strategy

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25. Miscarriage in your 30's and 40's with Dr. Dan Nayot02 Oct 202200:35:14

A miscarriage is possible for any woman at any age trying to conceive. It's devastating and can be challenging to start trying again after loss. In today's episode I interview Dr. Dan Nayot a Reproductive Endocrinologist and the Medical Director at Fertility Partne,r on all things miscarriage in your 30's and 40's. Dan's calm and light demeanor coupled with his brilliance makes this emotionally heavy topic easy to listen to. 

Episode Highlights:

  • How often do miscarriages happen? 
  • How does age play a role in pregnancy loss? 
  • Testing the miscarriage - "products of conception"
  • What are some telltale signs a miscarriage is happening? 
  • What can you do to prevent a miscarriage?
  • How long after you have a miscarriage should you wait to start trying again?

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24: The #1 Fertility Superfood25 Sep 202200:17:48

Did you know that in terms of nutrient density liver and organ meat blow fruits & vegetables out of the water? In today's episode Im going to shed light on one of my favorite fertility superfoods, liver! Now I know you might be cringing and saying ewww at the thought of eating liver. I must admit Im not a fan of the taste of it myself. But this fertility superfood gives you the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to nutrient status and its bioavailability for absorption. 

Episode highlights:

  • Top 5 nutrients found in liver and their benefits for egg and sperm
  • The Vitamin A toxicity myth when pregnant
  • How much liver is safe to consume
  • The best way to source liver
  • 3 unique ways to incorporate it into your diet
  • My top desiccated liver supplement

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