The Fertility Nutrition Podcast

About Today's Episode PCOS/PMOS: What It Really Is & 6 Everyday Habits That May Be Making It Worse In today's episode of The Fertility Nutrition Podcast , we break down one of the most common—and most misunderstood—hormonal conditions affecting women: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). You'll learn: ✔️ What PCOS actually is (and why it's not just about ovarian cysts)  ✔️ H...

🎧 About Today’s Episode: Heavy, painful periods are often brushed aside as “normal” — but sometimes, they can point toward something deeper, like adenomyosis. In today’s episode, we talk about how adenomyosis can impact not just your cycle, but also your energy, nutrient levels, inflammation, and fertility. I break down the connection between heavy bleeding and nutrient depletion, the key role nu...

🎧 About Today’s Episode: Endometriosis is often labelled as “hormonal” or “inflammatory” — but what does that actually mean for your daily food choices? In this episode, I break down what’s really happening in your body with endometriosis — from chronic inflammation and oxidative stress to how estrogen is processed and cleared. We also explore the strong link between gut health and fertility, inc...

🎧 About Today’s Episode: The Two Week Wait — it’s one of the most emotionally intense parts of the fertility journey. Whether you’re in a natural cycle, IUI, or IVF, those 14 days between ovulation or embryo transfer and your pregnancy test can feel like an eternity. In this episode, I guide you through what’s really happening in your body during the 2WW — from hormone shifts to implantation. I b...

In today’s episode of The Fertility Nutrition Podcast , we’re shifting the focus to male fertility — a topic that’s often overlooked but is equally crucial when trying to conceive. Soumya, fertility dietitian and founder of Nourished by Soumya , dives into the science behind sperm health and why it deserves just as much attention as female fertility. From sperm count, motility, and morphology to t...

In today’s episode of The Fertility Nutrition Podcast , we’re diving into one of the most overlooked yet essential aspects of fertility: the endometrium , or the uterine lining. If you've ever wondered why implantation fails despite good-quality eggs or embryos, the answer may lie in the quality of the lining . From hormonal support to blood flow and nutrient density, the endometrium needs to...

🎙️ About Today’s Episode: 🟣 About Today’s Episode – Ep. 3: Understanding Egg Quality & Quantity In today’s episode of The Fertility Nutrition Podcast , we dive into a critical piece of the fertility puzzle— egg quality and quantity . Whether you’re actively trying to conceive or simply planning for the future, understanding how your egg reserve changes with age—and what you can do about it—ca...

🎙️ About Today’s Episode: In this episode of The Fertility Nutrition Podcast , we’re diving into one of the most important—but often confusing—starting points on the TTC (trying to conceive) journey: fertility blood tests and scans . Whether you’re actively trying, newly married, or just exploring your options, this episode will help you decode key tests like FSH, LH, AMH, insulin, Vitamin D, thyr...

Welcome to The Fertility Nutrition Podcast! I’m K. Soumya Kumar , fertility dietitian, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), and the founder of Nourished by Soumya . I’m here to empower you with science-backed, India-specific nutrition strategies to support your fertility journey—whether you’re trying naturally or through assisted reproduction. In this very first episode, I’ll walk you through: W...