Fat and Fertile

Coming off GLP-1s before getting pregnant is not as simple as just stopping. Here is what to realistically expect. In this episode: What the clinical guidance says about when to stop GLP-1s before trying to conceive or starting fertility treatment What to expect physically when you stop, including the truth about weight regain that nobody is preparing you for How to take care of your body, your cy...

What fat folks need to know about sperm health, and why the research is far less alarming than the system wants you to believe. In this episode: Why the association between BMI and sperm parameters is not the same as causation, and what the research actually found How weight stigma and weight cycling are the unaccounted variables most likely driving any reduction in sperm health Practical, weight-...

Taking a GLP-1 while navigating your fertility? This episode is five practical ways to make sure your body is still getting what it needs. Whether this medication was your choice or something you felt you had no option but to do, your body deserves support through this process. Here is what to know. In this episode: Why GLP-1s deplete the exact nutrients that fertility supplements exist to replace...

If you've been told your weight is affecting your egg quality, that claim does not have the scientific backing your doctor implied. Here is what actually matters. In this episode, I'm joined by integrative fertility specialist and Rejoova co-founder Marc Sklar to talk about the real science of egg quality, and why so much of what fat folks are told to do works against them. We look at: - What the...

Episode 36: Told to Take Ozempic Before Fertility Treatment - Do You Have to? If you have been told that taking a GLP-1 is your only option before you can access fertility treatment, that is not a choice. That is coercion. Here is what you can do instead. In this episode: - Why doctors telling fat folks to take Ozempic before fertility treatment is coercion, not informed consent - The 2025 Novo No...

Should I Take a GLP-1 for My Fertility? If you're being told you need to lose weight before you can access fertility treatment, and GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro are part of that conversation, this episode is for you. Because you deserve to make this decision with the full picture, not just the version the pharmaceutical companies want you to hear. In this episode: Why GLP-1s...

If you've been hurt by the healthcare system while trying to access fertility care, you are not alone, and you are not broken. This episode is for anyone who has experienced harm, dismissal, or humiliation from healthcare providers and is now caught in the incredibly difficult position of needing care from a system that has already hurt them. In this episode, we cover: What healthcare trauma actua...

This week's episode is about something I hear constantly and it makes me genuinely angry. You can't access fertility care until you lose weight. But you can't access support to lose weight. And they won't investigate the health condition that might be causing everything in the first place. Round and round you go. If you're stuck in this loop right now, this one is for you. And the first thing I wa...

This week's episode is a permission slip. If you've been drowning in fertility diet advice and quietly wondering whether you're doing enough, this one is for you. Spoiler: you probably already are. In this episode we cover: Why "eat enough" is the only nutrition advice that actually matters, and why that's harder to hear than it sounds How the fertility diet industry profits from making us feel li...

This week's episode tackles one of the most common things I hear from folks who come to work with me: "my doctor told me pregnancy in my body is dangerous." And honestly, it makes me angry. Because what you're being told is very often not the full picture. If you've ever left a fertility appointment feeling more scared than informed, this one is for you. In this episode we cover: - Why the researc...

Today's In Your Corner question comes from an Instagram follower asking: " How do I find a fat-friendly fertility clinic? My local clinic won't treat me at my current BMI and made me feel terrible at their open evening. How do I find a clinic that won't shame me? And what questions should I ask before booking to avoid wasting time and money?" If you've had a similar experience of not being able to...

This is episode four of Fat Fertility 101, and we're getting really practical about what you can actually do to support your fertility that doesn't involve dieting or weight loss. In the last episode, we busted the myth that you need to lose weight to get pregnant. Today I'm sharing evidence-based, weight-neutral approaches that can genuinely support your fertility and overall health. But first, s...

This is episode three of Fat Fertility 101, and today we're diving into my absolute favourite topic: myth-busting. If you're in a bigger body and want to get pregnant, you've probably heard things like "fat people can't get pregnant" or "you need to lose weight first" or "you'll definitely get gestational diabetes." I'm here to tell you that so much of this is complete bollocks. Today we're going...

This is episode two of Fat Fertility 101, and we're getting practical about how to actually find your fertile window. In the last episode, we covered how the menstrual cycle works. Today we're diving into the details of figuring out when your body ovulates so you can time sex or insemination for the best chance of getting pregnant. For folks with irregular cycles (especially those with PCOS), this...

This is the first episode in a new mini-series I'm calling Fat Fertility 101, where we're going back to basics about fertility, but not the basics you learned in school. We're talking about real, practical information for understanding your body when you live in a bigger body and want to get pregnant. In this episode, we're breaking down the menstrual cycle, and I promise it won't look like those...

Content note: This episode discusses weight loss, weight-based medical discrimination, and fertility challenges. Please take care of yourself as you listen. This week's episode is one that made me both furious and hopeful in equal measure. I sat down with Zoe, who spent years being told to lose weight before she'd be taken seriously about her fertility. After losing nearly four stone and still get...

This week's episode tackles a question I hear far too often, and it gets me every single time: "My doctor says I have PCOS but only looked at my weight. What now?" If this is your experience, I want you to know something right away, what happened to you isn't medicine. It's bias dressed up as care, and you deserve so much better. In this episode, we cover: - What the Rotterdam criteria actually ar...

Episode 23: When Your GP Won't Test Your Fertility Until You Lose Weight This week, we're tackling one of the most common issues fat folks face: being denied basic fertility testing until they lose weight. In this episode: - Why it's not your fault when doctors refuse testing based on weight - The basic fertility tests you deserve access to - When to seek testing - Why your sperm-producing partner...

In this personal episode, I'm sharing my PCOS journey - from diagnosis at 16 to navigating fertility and finding weight-neutral care approaches. What We Cover: My PCOS story and unexpected fertility journey 3 major PCOS myths that need busting Weight-neutral care advice that doesn't involve weight-loss! Sponsored by Inofolic Alpha Plus - The only PCOS supplement designed for folks with BMI over 25...

In this episode of Fat and Fertile , I’m diving deep into something I don’t talk about nearly enough—what fat positive fertility coaching actually is, and why it matters so much. I’ve been a fertility coach for over seven years now, and while I often share tools, insights, and resources, I realised I haven’t really broken down how coaching works or what it looks like to be supported in a fat-posit...

Episode Summary In this episode of Fat and Fertile , Nicola Salmon dives into the practical—and emotional—realities of finding a fertility clinic that supports fat folks with compassion and without weight stigma. Whether you’re just beginning to explore fertility treatment or feeling frustrated by constant barriers, this episode is packed with actionable tips, thoughtful guidance, and much-needed...

In this episode of Fat and Fertile , I’m joined by the incredible Emma Haslam , founder of Your IVF Abroad and a passionate advocate for fertility choice. Emma shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, the barriers she faced due to BMI restrictions in the UK , and how she ultimately found a path to parenthood abroad . We dive into the realities of navigating fertility treatment as a...

Episode Summary In this episode, I'm answering five of the most common questions I get about fat positive fertility. These questions originally came from a video I recorded for my Ko-Fi Community but they were too good not to share here! Whether you're curious about navigating fertility in a bigger body, looking for evidence-based insights, or just need some reassurance, this episode is for you. A...

In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I sit down with Michelle, who shares her transformative journey from navigating societal expectations to embracing body positivity. Michelle opens up about the necessity of setting boundaries, particularly in medical scenarios, to safeguard one's well-being. Her insights into finding size-inclusive care and advocating for oneself during fertility treatments are...

In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I open up about my journey from 2024 into an exciting 2025, sharing both personal and professional highs and lows. From grappling with neurodivergence and finding support to winning a prestigious fertility advocate award, it's been quite the roller-coaster! I hope this episode reassures you that joy and passion can be rediscovered, even amidst challenges, and in...