Functional Fertility with Dr. Kalea Wattles

In this episode of Functional Fertility, host Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by fertility pharmacist, Dr. Natasha Stamper. After many miscarriages, two ectopic pregnancies, and one cervical ectopic she had her two miracle babies. Dr. Stamper blends key takeaways from her own IVF journey with years of experience as a clinical pharmacist, highlighting some of the most important lessons regarding medica...

In this episode of Functional Fertility, host Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by guest Dr. Miranda Naylor to discuss a frustrating situation when trying to conceive - when our period is missing in action. They delve into the most common causes of amenorrhea, particularly hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA). Dr. Naylor explains the most important drivers of HA and the long-term effects it can have. They also...

On this episode of Functional Fertility, Dr. Kalea Wattles sits down with Amber Fischer, a functional dietitian nutritionist who specializes in women's health, to discuss integrative and functional medicine perspectives on PCOS. Highlights from this episode include: An exploration of Amber's top three suggestions for someone who has just been diagnosed with PCOS or is looking to integrative and fu...

In this episode of Functional Fertility, Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of fertility wellness brand FullWell, Ayla Barmmer. Ayla sheds light on how infertility has historically been considered a "female" issue, but how paternal health, particularly sperm health, can significantly impact pregnancy outcomes. The discussion explores the impact of nutritio...

In this episode of Functional Fertility, Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by acupuncturist and integrative fertility specialist, Dr. Merritt Jones. Dr. Jones discusses the intricate connection between inflammation and endometriosis, and reviews how inflammation contributes to chronic pain and adhesions. Further, this episode delves into the connection between endometriosis and gut health, including com...

In this episode of the Functional Fertility podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by naturopathic doctor and fertility coach, Dr. Katie Rose. Dr. Rose shares some of the most common patterns and conditions she discovers in patients who have been diagnosed with "unexplained infertility." She will also shed light on some areas that are often left unexplored during the evaluation process. Moreover, sh...

On this episode of the Functional Fertility podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by Certified Nutrition Specialist and Certified Pre- and Postnatal Coach, Samantha Minns. Samantha shares the benefits of a regularly moving our body as we prepare for pregnancy, along with realistic strategies for incorporating effective, mindful movement into our daily routines. Samantha shares how to train specific...

On this episode of Functional Fertility, Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by dietitian Olivia Mitchell. Olivia discussed fertility stressors, and clarifies that stress doesn't just mean the typical stressors like schedules, responsibilities, and finances. This episode explores some of the ways perfectionism, hustle culture, inflammation, hormonal imbalance, inflammation, and nervous system dysfunction...

In this episode of Functional Fertility, Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by acupuncturist, hypnotherapist, and Ayurvedic practitioner Michelle Oravitz to explore the fascinating and complex connection between the heart and uterus. The heart-uterus connection is deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, with imbalances in this pathway contributing to infertility, menstrual disorders, anxiety, and...

In this episode, Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by Dr. Kelsey Stang to review the impact of genetic variations on fertility and beyond. Topics include a review of folate metabolism and MTHFR, discussion of fertility-specific outcomes associated with various genetic polymorphisms, options and indications for genetic testing, and lifestyle strategies to support optimal genetic health. Further, Dr. Stan...

In this episode, Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by The Period Acupuncturist, Allison Locke. This conversation explores the root cause of period pain and unpacks realistic strategies to optimize hormonal health and fertility. Here's what you'll learn: Some of the most common mistakes we make when charting our cycle What period cramps could be telling us about our overall health How acupuncture can ben...

In this trailer for the first season of Functional Fertility, Dr. Kalea Wattles highlights what listeners will gain from tuning in to the show - expert advice from some of the most experienced leaders in functional and integrative fertility.