For many of us, when things get stressful, the first thing we do is lean on old habits of body loathing and disordered eating. This becomes especially challenging on the fertility journey, however, when we know that egg health and the abilit...

Have you ever felt like sex is a chore while on the fertility journey? Or like you are so stressed about when to have sex and when to abstain, that any notion of an enjoyable and life-giving sex life is gone? If so, listen t...

Have you ever felt that your fertility journey is longer than you thought it would be? Or like you didn't realize how much inner strength and resilience you would need to keep showing up every day as a physician patient? My patie...

Have you ever wondered how your REI chose your specific protocol, and how they think about reducing your chances of getting OHSS? Some people are more at risk for OHSS than others, and a lot can be done on the front end in terms of...

We are told that the rate limiting step in IVF is usually embryo creation. However, we are also learning that the uterine environment needs to be optimal to allow for an embryo to implant and thrive. In this episode, I cover the fol...

I'm feeling all the feels--grateful, inspired, empowered. In this episode, we celebrate together! I discuss the wins that clients of mine have experienced, not just in terms of pregnancy success, but also in terms...

How many times has a test result or bad news completely destroyed your day or week? It's human nature to allow external events to influence our emotions and moods. However, there may be more tools available to help us through these times...

How are you feeling on the scale of overwhelm? Do you find yourself second guessing seemingly simple decisions such as what to eat and when (or when not) to have sex?If so, you're not alone. Every day I am asked dozens of questions a...

In this motivating and inspiring conversation with Dr. Sara Ionescu, we discuss:maintaining an exercise routine while undergoing fertility treatmentsmindset shifts which can help expand our definition of exerciseti...

Today we discuss a sad and sensitive topic: how to move forward after being diagnosed with a miscarriage.We discuss:the epidemiology of miscarriagethe treatment options once a miscarriage is diagnosedspecial...

Have you ever worried about being THAT patient, with too many questions and off-putting your REI? You don’t want to be a “difficult patient,”  but you also feel you’re not quite getting what you need in terms of your fertility care....

Perhaps you’ve been told the maxim that you need 2-3 euploid embryos per desired live birth before you can start transferring embryos. In this controversial episode, I challenge that thinking and provide my more nuanced view of thi...

Please join us as we discuss how understanding our bodies can uplevel our fertility journey, wherever we're at in the process. We discuss:How understanding our bodies can increase our fertility both inside and out...

Have you ever wondered if you have diagnosable anxiety or depression? Have you ever considered starting medications, however you didn’t want to negatively affect your fertility journey in any way? Have you ever wished that you weren’t bounced b...

We have a very special guest today, Rosanne Austin. She is a former prosecutor turned fertility coach through a transformational journey when she was able to align her mind and body and conceive her son, against all odds. We will d...

Are you sick and tired of fertility treatments not working? Are you stuck in a vicious cycle of hopelessness, despair, anxiety, and isolation? If so, today’s episode is for you. Listen to learn how you can bring togeth...

Have you ever had the experience of seeing numerous follicles on your ultrasound, only to wake up from your retrieval with a much lower number than you expected? If so, this episode is for you. I review the biological inefficiency invol...

Join us today for a deep and inspiring conversation with Dr. Isabelle Amigues. What a beautiful way to conclude this year's podcast episodes by sharing her story of hope. Dr. Isabelle was once in your shoes--powerless, without control, and feel...

Most sentient humans have at least some complex emotions around the holidays. Today's podcast normalizes that complexity and provides tools for navigating the triggers. I discuss a framework which helps to prevent most triggers, de...

Today we dive into the complex territory of why some embryos simply do not take, especially when they are deemed “euploid” by the lab. Sometimes it’s the embryo itself, and sometimes the environment, and sometimes both. However, a curious appro...

Today we discuss three strategies to get through the horrible situation when your period won’t come. If this has ever happened to you, you know exactly how distressing it can be, especially when you’re waiting for a treatment cycle to start. Li...

Join us today as we share my guest appearance on Candid Conversations with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown. I decided to share this interview on my podcast as I get so many questions from my physician clients about sleep, many of whom need...

Today Dr. Faryal Michaud shares her immense wisdom from years of taking care of patients with unexpected diagnoses and often at the end of life:the importance of balancing grief and gratitudewhy some people need to plan as ...

Have you ever wondered why you feel so irritable all of the time? Have you ever gotten a call from your fertility clinic which made you go through the roof? Did someone in your life say something which set you off and ruined your day?&nb...

Have you ever read online about “silent endometriosis” and wondered if you might have it? Today I review what endometriosis is, why it matters, how to diagnose it, and how to treat it for optimal fertility outcomes. Although this i...