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As a Woman

Natalie Crawford, MDwww.nataliecrawfordmd.com
Dr. Natalie Crawford is a fertility physician at Fora Fertility in Austin, Texas who knows that trying to understand your body and your hormones can be exhausting and overwhelming in the world of medical misinformation and contradicting opinions. She started this podcast to educate and empower, giving people access to the knowledge she's acquired on health and fertility from the comfort of their home, or where ever they choose to listen or watch! From hormone basics to cycle syncing, IVF to perimenopause, we’re breaking down the science and giving you real, practical tools to navigate your health with confidence. You’ll hear from top experts in fertility, nutrition, hormone health, and longevity—as well as real stories from women just like you. Whether you’re trying to conceive, thinking about the future, or simply want to feel better in your body, this podcast was made for you.
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Episodes

078: Just Say No

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about saying no. Each yes you give is a no to something else. What is it a no to? Is it to your goals? Create a purpose statement, identify your goals, and protect each yes. Don't apologize. Don't make excuses. Just say no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 78

077: Fertility Rally

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks to the founders of Fertility Rally, Ali and Blair. After both experiencing infertility themselves, these ladies starting forming a community online - with 2 separate podcasts (Fab Fertility and Infertile AF) they joined forces to start the Rally: Worst Club, Best Members. Learn more about why sharing your story can literally change your life. And a message to all the warriors out there: you are not alone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Aug 16, 202053 minSeason 1Ep. 77

076: IUI

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about intrauterine insemination, or IUI. IUI is an option for fertility treatments to help improve the odds of conceiving. Learn more about the process, success rates, and what to expect with IUI cycles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 76

075: Out of the Box

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about doing things differently and being "outside then box." Don't be afraid to settle, learn to chase your dreams, and know that people will have something to say about it. Pushing boundaries is required in order to grow, so be the one doing things better, asking for more, and fighting for what you believe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 02, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 75

074: Maternal Health Disparities, with Dr. Jasmine Johnson

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks to Dr. Jasmine Johnson, about her path in medicine and her passion, maternal health disparities. Dr. Johnson is a fellow in maternal and fetal medicine at UNC and a fierce advocate for racial inequities in pregnancy. Dr. Johnson is a mom and talks about her journey. She is also uses social media to inspire women to chase their dreams and fight for equality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 202055 minSeason 1Ep. 74

073: Fora Fertility

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the decision to quit her job again and open Fora Fertility with her partner, Dr. Amanda Skillern. Listen to her thoughts about what really matters, why we let ourselves be held back by fear, and goals for Fora Fertility in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 73

072: Girl Power, with Dr. Tiffanny Jones

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Tiffanny Jones, a fertility specialist in Dallas, Texas about girl power, confidence, and making a difference. They talk about choosing REI, the path it takes to get into this competitive field, racism in medicine and in the world, health disparities, and being true to yourself. Tiffanny is the ultimate believer in other women, and she will challenge you to believe more in your self as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Jun 14, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 72

071: Becoming Vegan

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about becoming vegan and how to transition to a whole food plant based diet. This episode is all about how to make a change, what you need to consider, and letting go of fear. You can do anything you set your mind to. Eat for your health and for the world around you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 71

070: Thyroid & Reproduction

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about thyroid and reproduction. The thyroid gland is essential in fetal development and abnormal thyroid hormones can impact pregnancy and infertility. Learn about screening protocols, what the studies show, and what you need to know to advocate for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 70

069: A Mother: Any Way

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about non-traditional paths to parenthood including donor egg, donor embryo and gestational surrogacy. Listen as she talks about making these hard decisions, evaluating the options, and learning what questions to ask. Motherhood is more than genetics or birth, it is love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 69

068: The Professional Learner

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about becoming a professional learner. How do you find joy in learning? How do you learn? How do you learn to allow the world around you to change your life? Learning is all about change. This episode is brought to you by Stride Funding, visit https://www.stridefunding.com for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 68

067: Hope

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about finding hope after failure, loss, or the unexpected. Learn how you can lean into the hard times, find vulnerability, and become stronger. Sometimes giving up is the right move, but sometimes you need to persist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 67

066: Questions for Your Fertility Doctor

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the top questions you need to be asking your fertility doctor and clinic. Learn what to ask to make your journey the easiest and set your expectations appropriately. Understand how your doctor and clinic play a role in your experience. Be your own advocate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 66

065: Adaptability

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about adaptability. What does it mean to be adaptable? How do you accept change and make the best of it? How do you evolve even when you don't want to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 65

064: Unexplained Infertility

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about unexplained infertility. Learn what it means when all your infertility testing is normal, and empower yourself with the evidence about the next best step. Details about clomid, FSH injectable hormones, IUI and IVF discussed here including a review of the latest studies for unexplained infertility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 06, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 64

063: Ovulation Induction

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about ovulation induction. Learn the basics about what options exist including clomid, letrozole, FSH and LH injections, GnRH, metformin, and more. And remember - always know what you are treating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 63

062: Life on Hold

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about how to handle the new normal. Coronavirus has led to plans cancelling and putting your life on hold. How do you stay your best in this time and refocus on what matters most? What is your goal? 5 steps here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 62

061: Coronavirus and Pregnancy

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about COVID-19 and pregnancy. Learn what we know now as far as risks and transmission in pregnancy. Important information for this trying to get pregnant, undergoing fertility treatments, or already pregnant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Episode 60: Girls of Today

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the girls of today. On International Women's Day, let's talk about what we need to do to elevate the girls in today's world. Together we can change the narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Episode 059: Negotiation

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about negotiation. Learn that knowing what you need is power, and you deserve to ask for it. Listen as she discusses her own job transition and what she learned along the way. Also - if we are talking contracts, hire a lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Episode 058: Amenorrhea

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about amenorrhea, or absent periods. In this episode, listen to all the causes of both primary and secondary amenorrhea. Understand that your period should be predictable and regular, and if it is not, then you need to seek help. Your period is the primary reflection of your hormones and your body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Episode 057: The Physician Writer, with Dr. Kimmery Martin

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Kimmery Martin, physician and best-selling author. Listen to Kimmery talk about her journey in medicine and her love of literature. Hear her story of pursuing her passions in writing and medicine. This is the story of "The Queen of Hearts" and "The Antidote for Everything." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Episode 056: The Waiting Game

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the waiting game. Waiting happens, but it can be hard. How do you not lose yourself in the process? Stop the excuses now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Episode 055: Carry On Culture

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about carry on culture. This is the culture of women in the workplace. The idea that you have to carry on no matter what happens. This is what holds us back, and this is where the change must start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 55

054: Ectopic Pregnancy

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about ectopic pregnancy. Learn what an ectopic pregnancy is, how to diagnose it, risk factors, and treatment options. Listen to her own ectopic pregnancy story here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Episode 053: Friendship with Dr. Renee Paro

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she discusses friendship with Dr. Renee Paro. Renee is a pediatric cardiologist who is passionate about health education and self care. Listen to her talk about her path in medicine, her struggle with infertility, and how she decided to launch the Reconciling Medicine Podcast and Dr. Vegetable non-profit with her husband John. Learn what it means to be a good friend, show up, and leave the world a little brighter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Jan 19, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Episode 052: The Uterus

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the uterus. Learn more about how the uterus functions in the menstrual cycle, different uterine abnormalities that exist, and uterine fibroids. Listen to how the uterus is important in reproduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Episode 051: Trying to Conceive

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about trying to get pregnant. What do you need to know about stopping birth control, starting your fertility journey, supplements, diet, and more. Learn about tracking ovulation, timing intercourse, and when to see a doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Episode 050: Time to Start

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about a new year, a new decade, a new you. Time to start living the best version of your life, and time to start making choices in line with your true self. Become your own BFF and learn more about the new As a Woman Master Class (with special discount offer). As a Woman Master Class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 201932 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Episode 049: Holiday Traditions

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about holiday traditions. Listen as she discusses simplifying the season and focusing in on the things that matter the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 49
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