The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears
Brooke Boskovich, a functional medicine dietitian, hosts a podcast dedicated to fertility. She helps couples identify obstacles to optimizing fertility and teaches body-friendly approaches to achieving a healthy pregnancy. Each week, she covers topics such as physiology, metabolic health, nutrition, and lifestyle, sharing insights from her work with hundreds of couples. The show addresses conditions like unexplained infertility, recurrent loss, endometriosis, male factor infertility, and PCOS.
Episodes
Fertility During Perimenopause: Can You Still Get Pregnant in Your 40s?
The perimenopause conversation is everywhere right now, especially if you're in your late 30s or early 40s. Changes in sleep, cycles, body composition, mood, hair, and fertility can quickly get labeled as "perimenopause." But while perimenopause is very real, it shouldn't automatically become the explanation for every symptom you experience during these years. In this episode, we're taking a close
Cholesterol and Fertility: How High and Low Cholesterol Affect Your Hormones, Ovulation, and Egg Quality
Cholesterol is one of those words that can immediately make you think, "I need to lower that." But cholesterol is also essential for fertility. Your body needs cholesterol to make reproductive hormones, build healthy cells, produce bile, and support vitamin D production. So what happens when cholesterol is too high—or potentially too low—when you're trying to conceive? In this episode, I'm breakin
Failed IVF 4 Times: What They Changed Before Getting Pregnant Naturally
After five years of fertility challenges, multiple pregnancy losses, and four failed IVF outcomes, Sarah and James were exhausted. They had been told to try another IVF cycle, but they still didn't understand why they were struggling to get pregnant or stay pregnant. Instead of immediately repeating the same treatment, they decided to pause IVF and take a deeper look at both partners' health. Fiv
How Light Exposure Affects Egg Quality and Fertility
If you've been trying to improve your egg quality, you've probably heard me talk about sleep. Sleep is one of the foundations I come back to again and again because it affects blood sugar, inflammation, mitochondrial health, hormone signaling, nervous system regulation, and the environment your eggs are developing in. But there's another piece of sleep and fertility that gets far less attention: l
Prepping for IVF: What to Do 3 Months Before Your Cycle to Improve Egg Quality and IVF Outcomes
If IVF is on the calendar, you may feel an enormous amount of pressure to start as quickly as possible. But starting faster doesn't necessarily mean getting to a healthy baby faster. After working with couples for almost a decade, I've seen what can happen when we take the time to investigate the barriers that may have been missed and intentionally prepare both partners before starting IVF. IVF is
Male Fertility Testing: 6 Things a Semen Analysis Misses When You're Trying to Conceive
Male fertility is still one of the biggest blind spots in fertility care. Male factor infertility contributes to roughly 40–50% of infertility cases, yet I continue to see couples spend months or even years investigating the female partner while the male partner gets a basic semen analysis and little else. A semen analysis is important, but it is not a comprehensive assessment of male fertility.
The Fertility Vitamins You're Probably Missing: How Vitamins A, D, E and K Support Egg Quality, Sperm Health and Implantation
If you've been told your fertility testing looks "normal" but you're still not getting pregnant, there's an important group of nutrients that may be getting overlooked. Vitamins A, D, E, and K play critical roles in egg quality, sperm health, implantation, immune function, hormone production, and your baby's earliest stages of development—yet they're rarely evaluated before fertility treatment beg
The Long-Term Effects of Birth Control on Fertility, Gut Health and Hormones
If you took hormonal birth control as a teenager—or spent years on the pill before trying to conceive—you were probably told it was safe, effective, and something you could simply stop when you were ready to get pregnant. What many women weren't given was the full picture of how long-term birth control use may influence gut health, nutrient status, immune function, hormones, bone health, and the e
Why Endometriosis Surgery Doesn't Fix Infertility: Excision Surgery, Immune Health, Inflammation, and Natural Fertility Support
If you've been told that surgery is your only answer for endometriosis—or maybe you've already had excision surgery and you're still struggling to get pregnant—this episode is for you. Excision surgery can be one of the most valuable tools available for women with endometriosis when it's performed by a highly skilled surgeon. But surgery alone doesn't treat the underlying immune dysfunction, infla
The Hidden Link Between Autoimmunity and Infertility
If you've been trying to conceive for months or even years and no one has talked to you about your immune system, this episode is for you. One of the biggest misconceptions in fertility is that autoimmune diseases only matter once they've been diagnosed. But the reality is that immune dysfunction often begins years before symptoms ever appear. During that time, chronic low-grade inflammation can q
How Sarah Got Pregnant at 39 After 7 Years of Infertility, 2 Miscarriages, and 2 Failed IVF Rounds Without IVF
If you've been told your age is the reason you can't get pregnant, that your eggs are "too old," or that IVF is your only option, this episode is for you. Today, I'm sharing one of my favorite client success stories because it highlights what's possible when we stop accepting "everything looks normal" as an answer and start investigating the real barriers standing in the way of fertility. Sarah an
Why Your Hormones Are Low: The Mitochondrial Connection to Fertility
If you've been trying to conceive for months or years, feel exhausted, and have been told your hormones are low, you may have been focusing on the wrong piece of the puzzle. Many women come to me with low testosterone, low metabolized cortisol, low energy, poor recovery, and low libido. They've tried supplements, changed their diet, and sometimes even pursued hormone replacement therapy, yet they
5 Fertility Nutrition Mistakes Diet Culture Taught You That Could Be Making It Harder to Get Pregnant
Diet culture has spent decades teaching women that eating less is better, fat is something to avoid, carbs are the enemy, and weight loss should always be the goal. But when you're trying to conceive, those messages can work against your body in ways you may not realize. Fertility isn't about shrinking yourself—it's about creating an environment where your body feels safe, nourished, and supported
PCOS (Now PMOS), Fertility & IVF: Why IVF Is Not Your Only Option
If you've been diagnosed with PCOS—or what is now officially called PMOS—and you've been told IVF is your next step, this episode is for you. One of the biggest misconceptions in fertility care is that PMOS automatically means IVF. In reality, many women are never given a full explanation of what's actually driving their symptoms, irregular cycles, or fertility challenges before being referred str
Fish Oil for Fertility: The Research on Egg Quality, IVF Success & Pregnancy Rates
When couples are trying to conceive, most of the conversation becomes about hormones, ovulation timing, medications, and procedures. But one of the biggest pieces of the fertility puzzle often gets overlooked: the environment your eggs are developing in. Your eggs are constantly responding to inflammation, nutrient status, oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, blood sugar balance, immune signa
How to Improve Egg Quality Naturally: Habits That Are Aging Your Ovaries Faster After 30
Your egg quality is not as fixed as you've been led to believe. Yes, age matters—biology is real—but it is only one piece of the fertility picture. Your ovaries are constantly responding to your internal environment: blood sugar, inflammation, stress hormones, nutrient status, sleep, and even your gut health. And that means something powerful: the daily habits you think are "normal" may actually b
Blood Sugar, Insulin, and Egg Quality: What Most Fertility Workups Miss
If you are doing all of the right things but still not getting pregnant, this is a conversation you need to pay attention to. Blood sugar and insulin influence every step of the fertility process—from egg development and ovulation to implantation and early pregnancy. Yet this is one of the most overlooked fertility barriers I see because most women are either not tested properly or told their labs
Male Fertility Tips That Actually Improve Sperm Quality and Help You Get Pregnant Faster
If I was trying to get pregnant, one of the first conversations I would have wouldn't be about ovulation tracking or another supplement—it would be about sperm. Because the sperm your partner has today reflects how he has been living over the last 70 to 90 days. And if you're only focusing on the female side, you're missing half of the equation. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly wha
Your Labs Are "Normal" But You're Not Getting Pregnant: Common Red Flags in Basic Fertility Labs That May Be Preventing Pregnancy (and How to Address Them Before Considering IVF)
A lot of couples are told their labs are "normal" and still find themselves stuck with unexplained infertility. But normal doesn't always mean optimal, especially when it comes to fertility. In this episode, we walk through the most common lab red flags she sees over and over again, why they matter, and what to do about them so you can stop guessing and start getting real answers. These lab marker
Why Most IVF Cycles Fail and What You Need to Do Before You Start
If IVF has been suggested to you, or you have already been through it and it did not go the way you hoped, this episode is for you. Most IVF cycles do not fail randomly. They fail for predictable reasons, often because the foundation was never built before treatment started. IVF is not a magic fix. It is a tool, and tools only work as well as the environment they are used in. Brooke breaks down th
Failed IVF to Natural Pregnancy: How Lisa Got Pregnant After 4 Years of Trying
When you spend years being told that IVF is your only option, it can feel like your body has stopped being on your side. In this episode, I sit down with Lisa to talk through her four-year fertility journey, the testing that changed everything, and how she and her husband were finally able to conceive naturally after getting more individualized support. What I love most about Lisa's story is that
Fertility Myths That Won't Die and What You Actually Need to Know
If you've been trying to get pregnant, you've probably heard a lot of "facts" that feel urgent, scary, or final—especially if you're over 35, have a low AMH, or have already been told IVF is your only option. These messages can make you feel like your body is failing you or that you're running out of time, when in reality, many of these narratives are outdated, misunderstood, or taken completely o
How Gut Health Affects Fertility: A Common Missing Link to Getting Pregnant
If I could sit down with every woman trying to conceive, this is exactly where I would start: your gut. Before another supplement protocol, before assuming it's just your age, and before accepting that everything is "normal," we have to look deeper. Because your gut is not separate from your fertility—it is foundational to it. Inside your gut is a complex system influencing your hormones, immune f
Inflammaging and Fertility After 35: How to Lower Oxidative Stress and Support Egg and Sperm Health
If you are over 35 and trying to conceive, you've probably been told that fertility declines with age. But the truth is that conversation is often incomplete. Age alone is not the whole story. What matters more is the environment your eggs and sperm are developing in—and that environment is shaped by inflammation, oxidative stress, nutrient status, metabolic health, sleep, and stress patterns. Th
Recurrent Miscarriage Around Six Weeks: Root Causes & How to Reduce Your Risk of Another Loss
Recurrent miscarriage carries a weight that is difficult to put into words. If you've experienced multiple losses — especially around the same point in pregnancy — it can leave you feeling confused, discouraged, and wondering what your body is doing wrong. But after years of working with fertility patients, I want you to hear this clearly: your body is not broken. When losses consistently happen a
Low Libido While TTC? What Your Sex Drive is Telling You About Hormones, Safety & Fertility
If you've noticed your sex drive feels quieter than it used to while trying to conceive, you are not broken — and you are not failing at fertility. Low libido is one of the most misunderstood experiences in the TTC journey, yet it's one of the most honest signals your body gives you. Desire isn't random. It's information. In this episode, we reframe libido as biofeedback. Your body only prioritize
Is IVF Really the Best Next Step for You? Questions to Ask Before You Say Yes
If you've been told IVF is your "best option" after a few labs and a short conversation, this episode is for you. I want to say this clearly: IVF is an incredible medical technology. It has helped millions of families build their babies. But it should almost never be the first step after an infertility—or "unexplained infertility"—diagnosis. It should be a tool of last resort, not a default. What
The Role of Antioxidants in Fertility: Supporting Egg Quality, Sperm Health & Progesterone Naturally
If you've been trying to conceive for a while, chances are you've heard antioxidants mentioned a lot — for egg quality, sperm health, implantation, progesterone, and pretty much everything in between. And while antioxidants absolutely matter, they're not magic pills. They're tools. And how, when, and why we use them is what actually determines whether they move the needle for fertility. In this ep
How Plastics & Microplastics Affect Egg Quality, Sperm Health & Fertility
If there's one thing I've learned after a decade working in fertility, it's this: the environment your egg and sperm are maturing in matters more than genetics. And yet for years, concerns about environmental toxins were brushed off as fear-based or overblown. Fast forward to now, and the science is finally catching up. Microplastics and the chemicals attached to them are showing up exactly where
Fertility After Birth Control: What Nutrients to Replete Before Trying to Conceive
Coming off birth control can feel exciting, confusing, and honestly… a little overwhelming. Whether you're actively trying to conceive, planning for a baby in the next year, or just starting to think about fertility a few years down the road, what you do after birth control matters more than most women are ever told. Fertility doesn't start when you get a positive pregnancy test — it starts months
Estrogen Balance and Fertility: How High or Low Estrogen Impacts Ovulation, Periods, and Getting Pregnant
Estrogen gets a bad rap in the fertility world. If you've ever been told you have "estrogen dominance," you've probably been made to feel like estrogen is the problem — something to suppress, detox, or eliminate. But here's the truth: estrogen is essential for fertility, pregnancy, and long-term health. We don't want to get rid of estrogen. We want to help her stay balanced and working with your b
Oral Health & Fertility: How Gum Disease Impacts Conception, Miscarriage & Pregnancy
We talk a lot around here about gut health, hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and nutrient status—all the big pillars that influence fertility. But today, we're backing things up literally to the mouth. Because here's something that still surprises a lot of couples: you cannot fully optimize fertility without paying attention to oral health. What's happening in your mouth does not stay in your
Improving Iron for Fertility — Without Supplements: Binding, Transport & Clotting Explained
If you haven't listened to Episode 27 on iron supplementation and fertility yet, I highly recommend starting there. In that episode, we broke down why blindly supplementing iron can actually backfire, why low iron on labs doesn't automatically mean iron deficiency, and why iron never works alone. Today's episode builds on that foundation and goes even deeper into what's really going on with iron a
Ovulation 101: What Healthy Ovulation Actually Looks Like (and How to Time It Right)
If you've been trying to get pregnant and ovulation feels confusing, stressful, or like a moving target every single month — this episode is for you. Ovulation is talked about constantly in the TTC world, but very rarely explained in a way that actually helps you understand what your body is doing in real time. And without that clarity, timing can quickly turn into pressure instead of empowerment.
Free Fertility Hacks That Work Better Than Most Supplements
So many women and couples come to me feeling overwhelmed, standing in the supplement aisle, wondering if this next thing will finally be the answer. Today's episode cuts straight through that noise. We're talking about the most powerful fertility tools available to you — and they don't cost a single dollar. These are foundational, science-backed strategies that regulate your hormones, calm your ne
Boost Blood Flow for Better Fertility: Simple Shifts to Nourish Your Ovaries, Uterus & Sperm Health
When we talk about fertility, blood flow rarely gets the spotlight, but it should. Healthy circulation is what delivers oxygen, nutrients, antioxidants, and hormones to your ovaries, uterus, and sperm-producing tissue. When blood flow is sluggish, those essential building blocks struggle to reach where they're needed most, impacting egg quality, uterine lining development, and sperm health. The go
From Recurrent Loss to Pregnant at 40 Without IVF: Meghann's Story
I am so excited to share another very special client story. Meghann and her husband trusted me to help uncover the barriers behind their recurrent losses, even when they were repeatedly told it was "just her age" and IVF was the only option. Today, Meghann is 26 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy at 41 years old—conceived naturally. I hope her story brings you hope and inspiration. "Age is a p
Product Swaps for Fertility: In, On & Around Your Body
Building a fertility-friendly environment doesn't require a full lifestyle overhaul or endless product research—it starts with a few strategic, high-impact swaps. In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact places to begin so you can lower endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) exposure and protect your egg and sperm health with confidence. We're using a simple, practical framework: what goes
Cold Plunging & Fertility: What Women (and Men) Should Know
Today we're unpacking a buzzy wellness trend: cold plunging. You've probably seen the hype—ice baths, breathwork, big promises. But when it comes to female fertility, the picture is more nuanced. Cold plunging is not the superpower habit it's marketed to be, especially if you're trying to conceive. Timing and context matter. And once we factor in menstrual cycle physiology, the story changes even
Fibermaxxing for Fertility: The Gut–Fertility Connection Continued
Fibermaxxing is one of the biggest wellness trends on social media right now. In this episode, I share what fibermaxxing is, what the benefits are, and how to put it into practice in your life to help you on your fertility journey. Listen in to learn the relationship between your gut and your body's overall health. Find out about the different kinds of fibers and why variety matters. "A balanced g
The Truth About Sperm Health: Why Male Preconception Care Matters for Fertility, Pregnancy & Your Future Baby's Health
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,
Leveling Up Egg Quality: The Mitochondria, Oxidative Stress & Immune Connection
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
The Protein Mistake That's Silently Sabotaging Your Fertility
Protein is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood macronutrients in the fertility world. In this episode, I explain the common protein mistake that is silently sabotaging your fertility. Listen in to learn the science behind protein, the best sources for protein, and how to increase your protein intake. Show Notes: How can protein intake affect fertility What does the body do when it sen
A Holistic Approach to IVF: Christina's Story
Christina and her husband had been trying to get pregnant for about three years before we met. Christina shares her experience in the Master Your Fertility Program and how adding to your support team can benefit the ultimate outcome of having a healthy baby. Listen to this episode to learn how nutrition and lifestyle changes helped Christina with her chronic headaches, increase her body temperatur
Unexplained Infertility to Pregnant: Christine's Story
Christine is a graduate of the Master Your Fertility Program. She and her husband tried naturally for years before joining the MYF program. Christine had worked with other providers on gut health, but there were missing pieces for fertility support. Listen in to learn the biggest changes Christine & her husband made on their journey to the BFP. "Believing in yourself, following the plan, going all
The Role of Blood Sugar in Fertility
In today's episode, I talk about the role that blood sugar plays in fertility. Learn the relationship between high cortisol and insulin resistance, and why we don't want to over-restrict carbs. Find out the signs of imbalanced blood sugar and what you can do to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Show Notes: The role of blood sugar in fertility When to get a continuous glucose monitor for fer
Top Tips for Managing Endometriosis Holistically
Tune in to learn my top tips for managing endometriosis holistically. One-third of infertility cases are thought to involve endometriosis. Learn symptoms, triggers, and how to manage endometriosis with more than birth control and pain medication. "A major part of supporting estrogen balance is supporting gut health." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS
A Holistic Approach to PCOS
PCOS is the most common cause of female fertility challenges. In this episode, I explain how to find your root cause drivers of PCOS and how to best manage it. Listen to this episode to learn which types of PCOS you have and the risk factors of PCOS for fertility and overall health if it's not managed accordingly. "PCOS is responsible for up to 90% of ovulatory disorders." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBS
Managing Hashimoto's Thyroiditis for Fertility
Host Brooke Boskovich has Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Celiac's Disease. She knows from firsthand experience that treating Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and other autoimmune disorders requires a personalized approach. Listen to this episode to learn how Hashimoto's Thyroiditis affects fertility, how to manage Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and what biological factors activate autoimmunity. Show Notes: What
Folate vs. Folic Acid for Fertility
Folate is an unnecessarily controversial nutrient. In this episode, I explain why we need folic acid and the difference between folate and folic acid. Learn how folate works with other nutrients, which foods have folate, and the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid. Show Notes: What the difference is between folate and folic acid Why we need folate How folate works with other nu
Signs Your Egg Quality Needs A Boost
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. Show Notes: How to tell if egg quality is improving Is AM
The Best Fats for Fertility
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. Show Notes: Is eating fat good for fertility Where to get fat from food
Risks of a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet for Fertility
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. Show Notes: Is a vegan diet conducive to fertility How do animal
A Holistic Approach to IVF Prep
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
Supporting Implantation in the Two Week Wait
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 implantatio
Iron Supplementation for Fertility
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 iro
Sleep for Fertility: Why You Need It and How To Get It
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
Overcoming Secondary Infertility
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. Show Notes: What is secondary infertility How to know if you have secondary infertility Ways to manage secondary in
Best Day to "Try" for Highest Chance of Getting Pregnant
This episode is all about the highly requested topic of figuring out the best day to "try" to get pregnant. In this episode, you will learn how to use nutrition to support cervical mucus and tips for understanding your fertile window. I also discuss the accuracy of ovulation kits, explain what optimal cervical mucus should look and feel like, and offer tips for improving your cervical mucus to sup
Get Pregnant Faster by Improving How You Adapt to Stress
Learn how to get pregnant faster by improving how you adapt to stress. Stress can have negative effects on the body that can prove challenging for fertility. In this episode, learn the role that stress plays in fertility and how to help your body better adapt to stress as it arises. Find out about common internal and external stressors and why mineral status plays an important role. "We need our b
The Thyroid-Fertility Connection: Is Your Thyroid Really Normal?
Today's we are talking about the connection between your fertility and the health of your thyroid. Thyroid health has been a part of Brooke's own health journey. Learn about normal and dysfunctional thyroid symptoms and ways to support a healthy thyroid throughout your fertility journey. Medication isn't the solution for autoimmune thyroid conditions, so it is important to learn how to support the
Unexplained Infertility to Natural Conception: Sarah's Story
Fertility is impacted by all parts of our health. Sarah is a graduate of the Master Your Fertility program. She hit a wall after her fifth IUI and knew there had to be other options. In this episode, we talk about how her gut health was impacting her fertility and share tips for improving how to get nutrients from our food. We also talk about the importance of advocating for yourself and having th
Pregnant with Endo & PCOS: Marika's Story
Each fertility journey comes with unique challenges. My client Marika was diagnosed with PCOS at 22 and subsequently endometriosis and diabetes. After many unsuccessful egg retrievals, doctors told her there was nothing she could do, so she started working with me. I supported her through her IVF journey and subsequent pregnancy. We focused on diet, lifestyle, and sleep as non-negotiables in ferti
The Role of Minerals in Fertility
All of my clients have had a mineral imbalance that was negatively impacting their fertility. Listen to learn how important minerals are in the fertility process and how you can support mineral balance for a healthy pregnancy. In this episode, learn how to test for your mineral status and how you can change your mineral levels. "Our modern-day world makes it really hard to maintain efficient miner
The Role of Gut Health in Fertility
The role of gut health is often overlooked in the conventional medicine world. Gut health plays a very important role in fertility. All of my clients have had gut imbalances contributing to how they are supporting fertility. Listen in to learn how you know if your gut health should be checked, and what the symptoms of poor gut health are. Show Notes: How to know if your gut health should be chec
A Functional Approach to Recurrent Miscarriage, Where to Look Next
After a miscarriage, the most important next step is to get support. Whether you have had a single miscarriage or multiple, if you are ready to dive deeper into your health and the health of your partner, there is never a wrong time. In this episode, I share which health markers are commonly missed by conventional healthcare providers post-miscarriage. Learn the most common causes of miscarriage a
Cycle Signs to Track When Trying to Get Pregnant
Today I talk about what healthy and unhealthy menstrual cycles look like. I also explain what cycle signs to track when you are trying to get pregnant. Learn what happens during the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how to know when you should seek support regarding irregularities in your cycle. Listen to this episode to learn how to confirm ovulation without ovulation predictor kits. S
How to Improve Cervical Mucus
Why should we care about cervical mucus? Today I share my top four tips for improving cervical mucus. I explain why cervical mucus is important for fertility and what to do if you aren't seeing fertile cervical mucus. I also talk about the relationship between cervical mucus and fertility hormones like estrogen. Show Notes: How to improve cervical mucus What a healthy cervical mucus pattern look
Pregnant After Years of Infertility: Lauren's Story
Lauren and her partner had been trying to get pregnant for six years before investing in my private coaching program. She had done multiple IUIs which were unsuccessful and was suffering from a mild case of endometriosis. The couple saw ten different doctors who all said different things. They were overwhelmed. In this episode, I offer a reminder that there is typically room for improvement for b
Detox Support for Fertility
Detox and toxins are big buzzwords at the moment, so today I discuss them both in the context of fertility. There is a lot of misinformation around detox support. What goes in your body, on your body, and is around your body is a lot to think about. In this episode, I offer relatable and actionable detox tips to support your fertility journey. "Our modern environment tends to expose us to hundreds
How to Get Pregnant with LUFS
I have worked with a handful of clients with Luteinised Unruptured Follicle Syndrome, or LUFS, who wanted to get pregnant without IVF, so today I give tips for anyone who wants to get pregnant and has LUFS. For many of my clients with LUFS ovulation medications and trigger shots did not work. Learn about the effects of internal and external stressors and lack of nutrients on fertility. Listen in
How to Get Pregnant with LUFS: Peggy's Story
Today my client Peggy shares her fertility story. She suffered from a mild case of endometriosis and Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome, or LUFS, and had been trying to get pregnant for three years. After working together Peggy got pregnant on her own during the second cycle where she ovulated and now she is the mother to a happy three-month-old baby. In this episode, we talk about the impo
Is it Really Unexplained Infertility?
Plenty of couples' fertility journeys end with a diagnosis of unexplained infertility. At the Fertility Dietitian, we haven't worked with any cases of unexplained infertility where we didn't find at least three areas for improvement. IVF is not a miracle cure for people with underlying health issues or imbalances and is not the answer for most couples. Listen in to learn what defines unexplained i
From Unexplained Infertility to Pregnant: Caitlin's Story
Today's guest Caitlin thinks she was my most annoying client, but I don't see it that way. She and her husband were very committed to the program and my recommendations and they got pregnant within three months of working with me. In this episode, Caitlin shares her fertility journey and offers advice for others in her position. Learn why it is important to take a step back to propel yourself forw
From Unexplained Infertility to Pregnant: Julia's Story
Today one of my clients, Julia, shares her journey from unexplained infertility to pregnancy within a year. Julia took a leap of faith and trusted her intuition when doctors told her that IVF was her only likely path to pregnancy. In this episode, hear about her journey to finding Brooke, her experience with a fertility dietitian, and her advice for those in a similar position. Learn about the ins
How to Improve Sperm DNA Fragmentation
Sperm is a huge factor in the health of your baby. In this episode, learn how poor sperm health affects pregnancy outcomes. Reducing the toxic burden in our bodies takes energy away from healthy sperm production and is just one of the factors that can affect sperm health. Find out if and when you should request sperm DNA fragmentation testing and how to analyze the results of those tests. Show Not
Is Your Sperm Analysis Really Normal?
How do you know if your sperm analysis is normal? Today I share the process of sperm production, why sperm health is important, and which steps you can take to maximize sperm health. Sperm health affects the likelihood of a productive contraception process, so listen in to learn why preconception care also includes sperm health. Show Notes: What is the process of sperm production How can sperm
How to Improve Egg Quality Over 35
Today I share how you can improve your egg quality over the age of 35. Learn four things you can do to support your mitochondria and improve egg quality. I explain why you must support your gut to improve your egg quality. Find out how long it takes to see improvements and what practical measures you can implement to decrease your toxic burden now. Show Notes: What is the best way to support fer
How to Increase AMH
This episode is all about Anti-Müllerian Hormone or AMH. What is AMH and what is its function for fertility? Learn about AMH levels and how to increase them. Find out what your AMH levels are telling you. How is AMH related to factors like gut health and PCOS? Show Notes: What is AMH How does follicle size relate to AMH development What is the function of AMH in fertility Which factors aff
Busting Fertility Diet Myths
There is a lot of confusing and contradicting information out there about how our diet affects fertility. Today is all about busting common fertility diet myths. In this episode, I explain why nutrition is crucial to the fertility process and how to better understand how to support fertility with nutrition. I also share tips for analyzing relevant scientific studies on fertility and diet. Listen i
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