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I would say the majority of couples who we work with – tell us that they don't have a food sensitivity. However, when they take a food sensitivity test coupled with the elimination diet, it turns out they do! A food sensitivity is stressor on the body – and if your body is under attack it wants to survive not procreate. What is the difference between a food sensitivity and a food allergy? Which fo...

Kela Smith joins us today as we're digging into fertility superfoods easy ways to get them into your diet. As you may know – as far as diet is concerned - we suggest you and your partner start with the Elimination Diet – we tell you exactly how to do it on the on the episode – How and Why To Do An Elimination Diet. Of course you know eating processed foods and fast food is not good for your health...

Maggie Berghoff joins us today as we're digging into the top environmental toxins and how they impact fertility. Many of us know how mental emotional stress impacts our fertility, but we may not know the impact of environmental stress. We're exposed to chemicals in our food, our personal care products (yes this includes feminine hygiene products) and cleaning products. Turns out these chemicals ar...

Larry and Belinda Wurn join us today as we're digging into using physical therapy to break up adhesions - also known as scar tissue. Did you know that many of us have scar tissue or adhesions? These adhesions can develop after traumatic events such as surgery, car accidents, sexual abuse, fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS, bladder infections, hormonal imbalances and more. We believe in a functional ap...

Karen Martel joins us today as we're digging into how to lose weight and what that means for fertility. If you could snap your fingers and lose the weight you would! Easier said than done, right? This can be especially stressful when you are trying to conceive, because a doctor may have told you that you must lose weight to attempt IVF. So before you dust off your running shoes and start that diet...

Andy Mant joins us today as we're digging into the impact blue light has on sleep and why this matters for fertility. I can't tell you how many couples we've worked with – who have issues with their sleep. From insomnia, having a hard time falling asleep, waking up during the night to feeling exhausted when they wake in the morning….sleep matters for your health and especially for fertility. That'...

Today I'm digging into the best episodes from 2019. This episode is for you: If you want the top tips to help you get pregnant naturally in 2020 Need a road-map to figure out what should be next for YOU! You want to learn the latest from the field of functional medicine and how it can help you have your baby My favorite episodes from the Get Pregnant Naturally podcast for 2019: 1. How and Why to d...

Heidi Brockmeyre joins us today as we're digging into steps to do a home prior to an IVF or FET. I know you're listening to this podcast to get tips to help you get pregnant naturally however if you have decided that IVF is right for you – I want to give you some tips you can do to improve your success. If your treatment is around the corner, you may be feeling all sorts of emotions from excitemen...

Robyn Birkin joins us this week as we're digging into how to bring back joy during the fertility journey. If you were like me when I was going through infertility – I was so focused on having my baby – that my life took back seat. I forgot to do the things that made me happy. I was singularly focused on getting pregnant and constantly making plans if didn't work. So many of the couples I coach tel...

Amira Posner joins us this week as we're digging into holiday triggers and how to cope. It's that time of year again…the holiday season. And while you may be excited about celebrating with friends and family, you may also be feeling sad that you are still waiting to have your baby. The pain of infertility can bring sadness year round and this pain can especially intensify during the holiday season...

Welcome to Day 3 of our Functional Fertility Mini Series were we're digging into self care and how to finally put yourself first. Dealing with infertility impacts all aspects of your life - from your career, relationships, social life to joy. It can feel difficult to know where to start or how to reach out for help. Starting with small steps everyday and showing yourself some compassion is a key f...

Welcome to Day 2 of our Functional Fertility Mini Series were we're digging into diet and what you could be missing. Knowing what to eat for fertility can be super confusing. There is an overwhelming amount of information available on diet and fertility. What should we do? Diet is a foundational pillar of our couples coaching program. What we place on our fork everyday does matter for our health a...

Welcome to Day 1 of our Functional Fertility Mini Series! We are digging into myths around fertility treatment and why a one size fits all approach may not work for you! If you were like me when you received your infertility diagnosis you went straight to the fertility clinic. And while the fertility clinic may feel like your first logical step – (it certainly felt that way to me!) - when you lear...

As 2019 is drawing to a close I wanted to give you some bite-sized action steps that can help you right now so that you have a plan for January to maximize your chances of conception.  Excited to announce that our Functional Fertility Mini-Series begins tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec 3rd. Here's what you do - to ensure you don't miss out!  Hit subscribe on iTunes or wherever you are listening to this!   W...

Jennifer Fugo joins us this week as we're digging into skin rashes and the link to infertility. Most of the time when we think of a food sensitivity we ONLY think of digestive issues. This may be the case some of the time – but issues such as mood problems, joint stiffness, autoimmunity and skin issues can be clues too! Skin issues are very common with food sensitivities and may be tied to gut inf...

Lindsey Meisel joins us this week We're digging into postpartum health and how to optimize this prior to conception. Plus we are learning how to track our cycles using the Ava Bracelet.   When I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure at 28 years old, I listened to the doctor's and went straight to donor eggs. I did not get a second opinion. I didn't look at root causes such as food sensitivi...

Nutrient deficiencies are very common, especially if you have been on long-term hormonal contraception. Did you know that hormonal birth control could lead to nutrient deficiencies? Plus it impacts our ability to absorb nutrients. We have clients who are eating a whole foods organic nutrient dense diet, but are nutrient depleted. Shocking right? This is quite common, but not normal. So you could b...

Jackie Figueras joins us today as we're digging into how to navigate miscarriage and loss. October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Pregnancy loss and infant death may include but are not limited to miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or the death of a newborn. I'm speaking with Jackie Figueras, the founder of The Supportive Mama. She is a masters prepared registered nurse, clinical educat...

Dr. Sara DeFrancesco join us today as we're digging into the gut brain connection, getting stuck on a mental health diagnosis and why this matters for fertility. I'm speaking with Dr. Sara DeFrancesco. She is a holistic, root cause Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, and the founder of Thriving Force – an investigative medicine clinic that specializes in digestive, immune, and brain healt...

Dr. Jennifer Shaw joins us today as we're digging into how to set boundaries and schedule our time when we are TTC. Today I speak with Dr. Jennifer Shaw. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a keynote speaker for a billion-dollar international health and wellness company and a sought after yoga instructor with expertise in anatomy, alignment, and injury prevention. When I'm coaching couples in our...

Brooke Venables joins us today as w

If you have been diagnosied with Low AMH, High FSH, diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), you're not alone, and IVF or donor eggs are not your only option. In this episode of Get Pregnant Naturally , Sarah Clark shares a functional fertility framework based on her proven Fab Fertile Method that addresses hormone balance, egg quality, and whole body health. Learn...

Mia Mancuso joins us today as we're  Today I speak with Mia Mancuso, Registered Nurse, Breathwork space holder, Accountability Coach for the Gray Area Drinker and a proud silver-haired (yep, it's real) teetotaling broad. It takes 90 days for the egg to renew and the life cycle of the sperm is 70-80 days. Stopping a minimum of 3 months prior to conception. It can also impact ovulation. Making it di...

Susan Bratton joins us today as we're digging into how to improve intimacy during the TTC journey. And yes we are going THERE in this episode. So grab your partner and let's talk about sex baby! Author of 27 books, including Sexual Soulmates, Relationship Magic, Dirty Talk and How To Be Instantly Hotter & Sexier; publisher of titles such as the Steamy Sex Ed® Video Collection, The Passion Patch an...