Love and Science Fertility
At Love and Science, we discuss all things fertility! We empower high achieving women to build their families with confidence and self compassion.
Episodes
105 episodes
Releasing Fertility Blocks: Human Design, Infinity Healing, and Letting Go of Control | Dr. Stacey Cisneros-Frausto
In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, we explore the often-unspoken energetic and subconscious blocks that can show up on the fertility journey—especially for high-achieving women who are used to being in control.We discuss ho...
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58:11
PCOS & Infertility: How to Restore Ovulation Naturally (Nutrition, Insulin Resistance, Supplements) | Dr. Angela Potter
PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility—and also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we break down how PCOS is diagnosed, why ovulation can shut down even when “labs look normal,” and why many women are pushed into a co...
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Episode 104
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42:15
Perimenopause & Infertility: Brain Fog, Hormones, and the Menopause “Awakening” | Dr. Tina Segocio
In this episode of the Love and Science podcast, we sit down with Dr. Tina Segocio, an OBGYN and menopause specialist with over 20 years of experience, to talk about the menopausal transition especially when it shows up in the years women are s...
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Episode 103
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53:14
Fertility, Sex & Midlife Hormones: The Way to Personalized Care & Intimacy | Dr. Carolyn Moyers
In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Carolyn Moyers, a board-certified OBGYN, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, and International Fellow of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Healt...
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Episode 102
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38:31
Infertility, IVF & Physician Burnout: The Way to Heal Shame, Trauma & Survival Mode | Dr. Dympna Weil
Hello, my Loves — today’s episode is one so many physicians and high-achieving caregivers will feel in their bones.I’m joined by Dr. Dympna Weil, a board-certified OBGYN, master coach, speaker, and host of the Prescribing Possibility Pla...
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Episode 101
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100th Episode + Allergies, Asthma & Pregnancy: What’s Safe When Trying to Conceive | Dr. Kerry Reller
In this episode of the Love and Science Fertility Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Kerry Reller, owner of Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy, for a deep, practical conversation on allergies, asthma, and pregnancy.If you’re trying t...
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Episode 100
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28:35
Why Personalized Fertility Care Matters: Precision Medicine and Patient-Centered IVF with Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa
In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica Bove sits down with Dr. Yemi Famuyiwa, board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and founder of Montgomery Fertility Center in Rockville, Maryland, for a powerful conversation on per...
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Episode 99
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34:16
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI): A Physician's Journey Through Cancer, Hormones, and Healing with Dr. Esra Shermadou
In this powerful episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica Bove sits down with Dr. Esra Shermadou, a board-certified family medicine physician, to explore premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) through both a medical and deeply personal...
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Episode 98
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46:26
Stress is Optional: Integrating Lifestyle Medicine and Coaching with Dr. Robyn Tiger
In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica Bove sits down with Dr. Robyn Tiger, a double board-certified physician in diagnostic radiology and lifestyle medicine, trauma-informed mind-body expert, and founder of Stress-Free MD.<...
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Episode 97
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58:34
Why High-Achieving Women Struggle Most With Infertility and How to Start Thriving
High achieving women are often told to try harder.But in infertility, striving can quietly keep the body stuck.In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica introduces Starting To Thrive, a 12 module course created fr...
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Episode 96
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20:14
Setting Intentions in Your Fertility Journey: Reframing Loss, Hope, and Healing
In this episode of the Love and Science Fertility Podcast, Dr. Erica Bove explores the power of intentional reflection and goal-setting during the fertility journey. She shares how writing down intentions can help reframe negative narratives ar...
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Episode 95
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32:39
Light in the Darkness: Finding Hope on the Fertility Journey
The winter solstice reminds us that even in the darkest season, the light begins to return.In this episode of the Love and Science Podcast, Dr. Erica reflects on the symbolism of light overcoming darkness and how this truth can offer com...
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Episode 94
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36:26
Emotional Eating and The Fertility Journey: Embodying Self Trust with Dr. Trina Dorrah
Have you ever felt like you suffered in silence? Like no one else understood your situation or your struggles?Dr. Trina Dorrah is a certified physician coach who shares her experience of the fertility journey before she...
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Episode 93
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39:49
Practical Strategies to Feel Better Now with Dr. Kathy Gibney
What is the hardest part about forgiving ourselves? How can we better support physicians navigating trauma and burnout?Join us as we welcome the insightful and inspiring Dr. Kathy Gibney, a mentor, friend, and PhD psychologist whose care...
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Episode 92
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53:53
An Unexpected Path to Family Building with Dr. Sarah Wittry
Dr. Sarah Wittry was just a resident when she realized she and her husband had infertility. In this deeply personal and reflective episode, she shares:her initial journey of unsuccessful fertility treatments and deciding to pivot
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Episode 91
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46:59
6 Strategies for Reclaiming Joy This Holiday Season
Is the holiday season, especially while navigating a fertility journey, stealing your joy? Learn practical, actionable strategies to manage stress, set boundaries, and cultivate moments of joy, even when faced with expectations and triggers...
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Episode 90
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30:59
Navigating Fresh and Frozen Embryo Transfers
Choosing between a Fresh and a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET)?Join us as we explore the history, current success rates, and the specific clinical and practical reasons why one approach might be better for your unique situation.Topics ...
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Episode 89
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Empowering Women Physicians on the Fertility Journey with Dr. Sunny Smith
Love & Science Fertility was founded two years ago this November. I’m deeply grateful for everyone who listens to this podcast, trusts me to walk with them on their fertility journey, and for the community of professionals who help bring th...
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Episode 88
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52:14
So, Now What? Embracing a Childfree Life with Lana Manikowski
Have you ever wondered what will happen if your fertility treatments don't end up working? If at some point you decide to stop treatments and live a childfree life? I believe deeply that we need to consider these questions mu...
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Episode 87
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49:12
Rheumatologic Disease and Infertility: A World of Possibility with Dr. Brittany Panico
Have you ever been told that your rheumatologic disease precluded you from trying to conceive? Or that the medications you needed were unsafe in pregnancy and that would dictate your trajectory? Or that nothing could be done for your diminished...
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Episode 86
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36:24
Daring to Dream: Entrepreneurship and The Fertility Journey
In this very moving and powerful episode, my mentor, Dr. Una, shares her wisdom so generously with our community.We discuss the following: her mission of helping 100,000 physicians live life on their own terms
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Episode 85
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46:58
Fertility Testing: My Nuanced Perspective
Can you really “test” your fertility? Is everything you’ve heard about fertility assessments kind of a myth?This week I’m revealing why “fertility testing” isn’t what most people think it is and how they don’t actually define ...
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Episode 84
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18:08
Overcoming Decision Fatigue: How One Graduate Recentered and Became a Mother
Today's episode is very dear to me-- a Love and Science graduate shares her successful fertility journey. Although she joined less than a year prior to the date of this recording, her next transfer was successful, and now she is a mother. ...
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Episode 83
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28:11
Feel Good In Your Own Skin During IVF with Dermatologist Dr. Laura McGevna
Have you ever done an IVF cycle and lost a good amount of your hair? Or suffered from adult acne which you don't remember ever having before? Or how about noticing new wrinkles and gray hair and being told you can't use certain products like Bo...
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Episode 82
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32:11
Gut Health and Fertility: Integrative Healing with Dr. Vivian Asamoah
Have you ever asked your fertility physician if you should eliminate gluten and/or dairy? Have you wondered if your diet and gut health are optimal enough for a successful outcome? Have you done all of the elimination diets and then beat yourse...
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Episode 81
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