I'm digging into why it takes two to prepare for a baby When I first started Fab Fertile Inc. I was exclusively coaching women. But, I felt I was missing the other part of the equation. The partner. And although I do coach single women, the majority of my clients are couples. And although the majority of partners are very supportive – they may not know what they can do to optimize their preconception health. I’ve had women tell me, it’s their fault that it’s not working, that they are broken, th...
May 04, 2020•39 min
Alison McLean joins us as we’re digging into chronic pain and how that can impact your fertility. When we are dealing with infertility it may feel overwhelming and knowing where to start may have us feeling stuck. That’s why our Fab Fertile Method takes a targeted approach to your preconception health. Our approach addresses the underlying stressors such as a food sensitivity, gut infection, environmental toxin exposure, mental/emotional stress and structural stress (i.e. pinched nerve, chronic ...
Apr 27, 2020•55 min
Brandy Buskow joins us today and we’re taking your questions! Let's discover how a functional approach can prepare your body for a baby. When I was diagnosed with POF at 28 I didn’t get a second opinion. I went straight to donor eggs. I was disconnected from my body and wasn’t able to connect the dots. I became focused on my diagnosis and thought I only had one option. And then I discovered functional medicine. Which is a root cause approach that looks at the WHOLE body. We don’t need to wait fo...
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Dr. Ann Barter joins us today as we're digging into mold exposure and what this means for your fertility. With the functional approach to fertility it is important to work on the basics such as diet, sleep, movement and stress. The basics are crucial to optimize your preconception health. And customizing this further with functional testing to check for food sensitivities, gut infections, mineral imbalance, thyroid dysfunction, blood sugar imbalance and more. But what if there has been water dam...
Apr 13, 2020•51 min
Melissa Strahan joins us today as we’re digging red light therapy and how this can help our fertility. We’ve all heard about blue and green light and how harmful that is for our hormones, but what about red light? It turns out that Red light therapy is backed by thousands of peer-reviewed medical studies and clinical trials, which have shown overwhelmingly positive results, and an almost total lack of side effects or health risks. Plus red light is beneficial for hormone balance. Today I’m welco...
Apr 06, 2020•48 min
Today I’m digging into specific steps you can take to get pregnant - right now! If you are here right now – you want to get pregnant and have your baby. You may be feeling overwhelmed or not sure what to do next during these uncertain times. Know that NOW is the best time to prepare your body for a baby. This time will pass, but we don’t know when and we want to spend this time wisely. So you can consume more content. Read more blogs. Read more books. Consult Dr. Google. Or you can take ACTION. ...
Mar 30, 2020•28 min
Amira Posner joins us today as we’re digging into how to build resilience and safety during uncertain times. I wanted to record a special podcast episode for you to help you cope during these uncertain times. As someone who is on the fertility journey you may be no stranger to social isolating (i.e. otherwise known as having strong boundaries). Dealing with this new normal is definitely challenging. Treatments being cancelled and plans for pregnancy being placed on hold. I wanted to give you som...
Mar 20, 2020•24 min
Dr. Ann Barter joins us today as we're digging chiropractic care and how it can help your fertility. When you are on the fertility journey as you may know we recommend assembling your board of directors. Which may include your reproductive endocrinologist, OB/GYN, fertility coach, nutritionist, acupuncturist, chiropractor, fertility yoga and more! Not all at once – because that’s not economically practical or feasible – but the KEY is that you are in the center. You know your body best! I have t...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today we’re digging the coronavirus and what this means for your fertility. The world is grappling with an issue of enormous scale and human impact, and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). You may have heard that the American Society for Reproductive Technology has released a statement regarding fertility treatment or desiring pregnancy during the coronavirus outbreak: “Given the information we do have, while it would be wise for individuals...
Mar 13, 2020•27 min
Dr. Jennifer Freed joins us today as we're digging into astrology, psychology and what this means for fertility journey. When we are in the middle of the struggle we may not even be able to see a way out. We may stop trusting our intuition or our psychic ability. We all have it – we may have been stopped listening. What if you knew everything was going to work out? How would you navigate the journey to have our child differently? Astrology can be a great place to help us renew our faith in the G...
Mar 09, 2020•53 min
Dr. Marisol Teijerio joins us today as We’re digging into poop and what this means for your fertility. I speak with so many couples that tell me they have digestive issues. They have issues such as constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating. And while these symptoms can be common, they are not normal. I wanted to take a closer look at what exactly is going on with our poop. Yep it can be gross – but we all do it. If you are not eliminating toxins from our body – that means they are circulating in ...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Brandy Buskow joins us today as we’re digging into stool testing and what it means for fertility. Yep…we’re talking about poop today! It’s the last place that your conventional doctor will look when you have infertility…while in functional medicine it’s one of the first places. I’ve shared with you about my food sensitivity…which I discovered years ago….and when I took out the foods…I gradually started to feel better (I discovered this too late, as I was fully in menopause – if you are still cyc...
Feb 24, 2020•53 min
Brandy Buskow joins us today as we’re digging into Dutch Test and what it means for fertility. With conventional medicine when you get a blood test for your hormone levels…the approach is to treat the numbers. This is a Band-Aid approach. We need to ask WHY is there an imbalance in the first place. The functional approach seeks to find these answers….and allow your body to heal and prepare for pregnancy. Running to a fertility clinic FIRST without sorting out the WHY…doesn’t make sense and is an...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 4 min
On today's episode we’re digging into why food sensitivity testing could give us clues about your fertility. 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! Whether you have low AMH, premature ovarian failure/insufficiency, repeat miscarriage, unexplained infertility, fibroids, PCOS, endometriosis or male factor infertility – a customize...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr
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 or your fertility. And yes this does require planning. Even though I am a planner at heart, I was n...
Feb 03, 2020•49 min
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 are linked to endocrine disruptors that impact both male and female fertility. And the studies prove i...
Jan 27, 2020•47 min
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 approach to fertility, which addresses all the stressors in the body. Such as food sensitivities, gut ...
Jan 20, 2020•57 min
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 again, I want you to consider a new approach to losing weight that can also improve your fertility....
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min
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’s why we work on sleep hygiene and a big part of that is minimizing light exposure. We are exposed t...
Jan 06, 2020•1 hr 15 min
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 do an elimination diet Do this! Start Jan 1st with your partner. If already done this (and gluten/dai...
Dec 30, 2019•41 min
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 excitement to worry. These are all normal (I remember feeling so excited and so nervous at the same time - th...
Dec 23, 2019•57 min
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 tell me the same thing – joy has been placed on the backburner. They feel like their life is on hold. T...
Dec 16, 2019•51 min
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. When you navigate the season in a way that feels authentic and right for you…it can bring some deg...
Dec 09, 2019•30 min
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 first step. In this episode you'll learn Why sleep matters for fertility and how to optimize your sle...
Dec 05, 2019•21 min
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 and fertility. This topic fires us up as we see so many mistakes that are easily corrected when you u...
Dec 04, 2019•21 min
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 learn about the power of the functional approach - I believe it is your LAST step. Your body is desperat...
Dec 03, 2019•25 min
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! With the functional approach, we use targeted steps that help maximize your fertility and get to the bott...
Dec 02, 2019•45 min
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 infections too. Remember infertility does not happen in a bubble. The functional approach seeks to unde...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Jen Laird joins us today and we're digging into why having a doula is beneficial after infertility or loss. When I had my children (many years ago – my eldest is now 18) doulas and midwives were not even on my radar. Today doulas are being brought in as early as 8-10 weeks to help alleviate any fears/worries during the early weeks of pregnancy. Today's guest Jen Laird is a birth and postpartum doula. I wanted to explore how a doula could help – from the medical benefits such as reduced rate of C...
Nov 18, 2019•58 min
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 sensitivities, gut infection, mental emotional stress (trauma), I rushed straight to the fertility clinic. Now ...
Nov 11, 2019•48 min
