We’re digging into what thinning/shedding hair means for reproductive health. Being told that hair shedding or thinning is normal is frustrating, especially when trying to conceive. If you notice a noticeable change in your hair, this is a clue to examine your health more closely. It’s not about selecting the right shampoo or serum (although this can help). It’s about determining why your hair is shedding or thinning in the first place. Medical gaslighting is real, and being told changes in your...
May 13, 2024•40 min•Ep. 453
We’re digging into anxiety and how this impacts reproductive health. A theme we see with low AMH and high FSH is mood problems such as anxiety. There can be situational anxiety from being on the fertility journey, such as feeling worried, overwhelmed or impatient. And there can also be anxiety that we may have dealt with our whole lives. We get hyper-focused on our mental health diagnosis, and this may be a clue as to why we are struggling to conceive. When we rebalance the nervous system, our r...
May 06, 2024•49 min•Ep. 452
We’re digging into how skin conditions impact your ability to conceive. If you’re struggling with skin issues such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, rashes or hives, this is a clue for you when you're TTC. The body does not work in silos even though conventional medicine has us believe that we need to see a different specialist (i.e. dermatologist, REI, gastroenterologist etc.) for every ailment, and no one stops to think it’s all connected. Skin conditions are a HUGE clue as to why you may struggle t...
Apr 29, 2024•45 min•Ep. 451
We’re digging into genetic testing to improve pregnancy success and prevent or decrease the risk of pregnancy loss. At Fab Fertile, we’ve been offering genetic/genomic testing as part of our method for years. This genetic testing is very different from the testing you would receive from your conventional doctor. Our genetic testing looks at specific gene variants and makes specific diet/lifestyle recommendations and supplements that can support your genes. Your genes are not your destiny, and th...
Apr 22, 2024•56 min•Ep. 450
We’re digging into how to improve liver health and what you need to know when you are TTC. One of the themes we see with low AMH and/or high FSH is a sluggish liver. If your liver is not functioning properly, it may not be able to remove estrogen from your body. This leads to estrogen reabsorption, which results in hormone imbalance. Some signs of a sluggish liver include fatigue, headaches, poor digestion, cravings, weight gain around the middle and more. So how do we get our liver in tip-top s...
Apr 15, 2024•49 min•Ep. 449
We’re digging into how to regulate your menstrual cycle and get pregnant this year. Missing and irregular periods can cause a lot of frustration and worry when you’re trying to conceive. You’ve probably already tried a lot of solutions to restore your period health, but nothing is working. What if those general changes were only wasting time? Today, we’re breaking down the reasons behind your period irregularities and amenorrhea and specific steps you can take right now to restore your period an...
Apr 08, 2024•40 min•Ep. 448
We’re digging into safer childbirth and how to prepare for the birth of your baby. Years ago, when I had my children, no one was talking about doulas, midwives or how to advocate for yourself during childbirth. I remember taking a childbirth class and some Lamaze breathing with a coach, which was about it. I didn’t know that if I wasn’t happy with my care in the hospital, I could speak up. Fortunately for me, everything went well during the birth process for both my children (even though they we...
Apr 01, 2024•43 min•Ep. 447
We’re digging into how to address weight loss as you prepare for pregnancy success. Losing weight is easier said than done. Like most people, you’ve probably tried A LOT of things to lose weight. Someone may even have told you that weight loss is necessary for you to conceive or move forward with IVF. We may even blame ourselves when nothing works and feel frustrated. But what if there were specific steps you could take now that didn’t involve calorie deprivation or working out all the time? Aft...
Mar 25, 2024•47 min•Ep. 446
We’re answering the top 5 questions I get about low AMH and/or high FSH. When you’re TTC, there can be a lot of worry and being overwhelmed about what to do next. I regularly get a lot of questions about where to start with low AMH and/or high FSH. After all, the top recommendation from your REI is to rush towards IVF. But what about the couple that experiences cancelled cycles, poor egg quality, abnormally tested embryos or implantation failure? This can be heartbreaking. Today, I’m breaking do...
Mar 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 445
We’re digging into how to improve preconception health when we are TTC. It feels like we need to rush to medicated cycles, IUI or IVF to fast-track the chances of having our baby. After all, this is what happens when we receive a diagnosis of low AMH, high FSH, diminished ovarian reserve or premature ovarian insufficiency. At Fab Fertile, we're not anti-IVF; we’re pro-health. When we move prematurely to IVF, we miss crucial steps to work on our health. During the preconception period, we are in ...
Mar 11, 2024•51 min•Ep. 444
We’re digging into how to know if IVF is next step if you have low AMH and/or high FSH. What we see with low AMH/high FSH when a couple selects IVF (without making targeted diet/lifestyle changes) is cancelled cycles, poor response to medications, poor embryo quality, and miscarriages. This is financially and emotionally devastating. So what is the fast track to getting pregnant with low AMH and/or high FSH? The fast track is taking a targeted approach with your health. You’ll either get pregnan...
Mar 04, 2024•38 min•Ep. 443
We’re digging into how to improve egg health if you have low AMH and/or high FSH. Maybe you’ve been told you have poor egg quality. You may have experienced irregular menstrual cycles, poor fertilization rates, low AMH, high FSH, low levels of estradiol, chromosomal disorders and pregnancy loss. This may have sent you down a rabbit hole of information overload. After all, there is so much generalized information about how to improve egg quality. But what if there were specific steps you could ta...
Feb 26, 2024•45 min•Ep. 442
We’re digging into how to navigate pregnancy loss with a focus on mental and emotional well-being. Women still experience enormous stigma and shame when they lose a baby, and they are often not encouraged to talk about the loss. This can lead to isolation and disconnection from a partner, family and friends, as well as feeling trapped in grief. What are the signs of negative coping or even avoidance? And how do we cope with pregnancy loss when we are still trying to conceive? Our Fab Fertile Min...
Feb 19, 2024•54 min•Ep. 441
We're digging into medical jargon associated with pregnancy loss. Navigating the medical system during pregnancy loss can be overwhelming. That’s why we wanted to break down the medical jargon so you can be your own advocate. Also, you may notice that we use the term pregnancy loss instead of miscarriage. This is because you did nothing to miscarry your pregnancy. Pregnancy loss is not your fault. Let’s learn how to navigate the confusing medical jargon associated with pregnancy loss so you can ...
Feb 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 440
We’re digging into how to select the correct fertility supplements. Figuring out which supplements to take to optimize fertility may have you feeling overwhelmed. You may think you’re saving money by getting your supplements on Amazon, but it is essential to prioritize safety and quality over convenience or price. Many supplements can actually harm our fertility. They can have fillers, binders, synthetic ingredients, dyes, preservatives and chemical additives. Also, many supplements contain top ...
Feb 05, 2024•40 min•Ep. 439
We’re digging into yoni steaming and how this can help on your TTC journey. Vaginal steams, also known as V-steams or yoni steams, can be an essential part of your fertility toolkit. This technique can help with irregular cycles and painful periods. Plus, it can be helpful for painful intercourse and increasing libido. Let’s break down the steps you need to know to prepare the best vaginal steam so you can improve pregnancy success. I’m excited to welcome Luna Hart to the podcast. Luna Hart is a...
Jan 29, 2024•42 min•Ep. 438
We're digging into why your dental health matters when you are TTC. The American Dental Association recommends seeing the dentist every six months or an average of twice annually. But it turns out about 25% of the population goes more than five years without visiting a dentist. A healthy oral microbiome is essential when you are trying to conceive. Periodontal disease can be linked to egg and sperm health and complications during pregnancy. Let’s discover how oral health may be linked to fertili...
Jan 22, 2024•40 min•Ep. 437
We're digging into how to recognize and address top stressors impacting AMH/FSH. We all know that life can be stressful, especially when we are TTC. But how is the stress impacting our ability to conceive? At Fab Fertile, our thesis is “Is it actually menopause, or is it your adrenals?” I know the low AMH and/or high FSH diagnosis can lock into our subconscious. It can make us feel even more stressed and unsure about a path forward. Many of us have negatively hypnotized ourselves. Which only lea...
Jan 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 436
We're digging into how the elimination diet can improve pregnancy success. It’s a New Year; now is the perfect time to make diet changes to improve pregnancy success. A theme we see with low AMH and/or high FSH is non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Gluten is off the charts on our client’s food sensitivity tests. Plus, the body identifies cross reactors with gluten as gluten and mounts an immune response. If your body is under attack (even by a seemingly healthy food), it wants to survive, not procre...
Jan 08, 2024•46 min•Ep. 435
We're digging into the best episodes of 2023 so you can improve pregnancy success in 2024. Happy New Year! Here's to a fresh start in 2024. I can't wait to see what it brings for you. As we welcome in the New Year, I want you to have a plan for pregnancy success in 2024. That’s why I’ve recorded a wrap-up of the best episodes of 2023 from the Get Pregnant Naturally podcast. I know you may feel pressure from your doctor to start IVF in the New Year. After all, with low AMH and/or high FSH, you’re...
Jan 01, 2024•43 min•Ep. 434
We’re digging into what being your own advocate when you are TTC. I know we’re in an era that tells us to trust the doctors, but it’s essential to be your own advocate. Remember, you know your body best. Conventional medicine is very effective in addressing acute illness or injury. But, for chronic illness or disease, the approach is ineffective and falls short. It’s the pill for an ill approach. That has us going down a road of medication that never actually addresses why we can’t conceive in t...
Dec 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 433
We’re digging into how to cultivate hope when you have low AMH/high FSH. As we prepare for 2024, how do we cultivate hope for the New Year? This year may have been the year you planned to have your baby. Maybe you’ve been through failed IVF(s), cancelled cycles, been told you’re a poor responder or suffered pregnancy loss. It can be a difficult journey, and many times, we may even negatively hypnotize ourselves and not be able to see a positive path forward. But what if we could start to exercis...
Dec 18, 2023•42 min•Ep. 432
We’re digging into donor eggs and what you need to know if you’ve selected this option. As you may know, I had both my kids with donor eggs. I was diagnosed with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) over 25 years ago. And 25 years later, in conventional medicine, the recommendation for POI is either to rush to IVF or go straight to donor eggs. What I know for sure is there are targeted steps we can take to improve pregnancy success with your eggs when we address underlying healing opportunities...
Dec 11, 2023•44 min•Ep. 431
We’re digging into how to improve pregnancy success in 2024 when you have low AMH and/or high FSH. As we come to the end of the year, I want you to have a plan for 2024 so that you can have your baby. I know firsthand how hard it can be when you receive a diagnosis of low AMH, high FSH, premature ovarian insufficiency, or diminished ovarian reserve. That’s why I developed the Fab Fertile Method. I don’t want you to struggle as I did. I want you to have a proven plan that sets you up for pregnanc...
Dec 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 430
We’re digging into iron panels and what you need to know when you are TTC. What we commonly see with low AMH/high FSH is iron deficiency. And it’s more than just taking an iron supplement. Because many people don’t absorb iron properly or have heavy periods and gut issues that negatively impact iron levels. Bottom line if you have amenorrhea, anovulation (the lack of ovulation), poor egg health, ovulatory disorder, and have experienced miscarriage its time to dig deeper into the full iron panel....
Nov 27, 2023•46 min•Ep. 429
We are living in a toxic soup filled with chemicals. When we’re TTC, switching to non-toxic products is essential. We don’t recommend throwing everything out because that can cause more stress. As each product expires, you can replace it with a non-toxic option. Except for your feminine hygiene and fragrances - swap those out immediately - hint: those pumpkin spice candles release harmful PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) associated with reproductive issues. Studies have linked PAH exposur...
Nov 20, 2023•58 min•Ep. 428
We’re digging into stool testing and what it means for fertility and low AMH/high FSH. When you are dealing with low AMH and or high FSH, the last place your REI will look is the health of your gut. The health of your gut is directly tied to the health of your ovaries. And if you have an infection, no amount of clean eating will matter. The infection needs to be addressed. It may be tempting to use an anti-parasitic or anti-fungal to address an infection, but that will wipe out all the good and ...
Nov 13, 2023•51 min•Ep. 427
In this episode, we dig into navigating the holiday season with low AMH/high FSH. The fertility journey can be all-encompassing, and the holiday season can be challenging. Visiting friends and family and seeing coworkers who ask that intrusive and annoying question, “Do you have kids yet?” The pressure of the season may have you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. So many of us have been on the TTC journey for years. The stress can start to sneak up on you, impacting your biochemistry. As I’ve sha...
Nov 06, 2023•36 min•Ep. 426
We’re digging into how to know if IVF is the next step if you have low AMH/high FSH. I know you’ve been told that IVF is the only way forward when you have low AMH and/or high FSH. You may have been told that time is of the essence and you need to rush to IVF. We are not anti-IVF. We are pro-health. You can’t skip working on health. I know you’ve already done a lot of work on your health. Most people have already tried naturally and made some generalized diet and lifestyle recommendations before...
Oct 30, 2023•38 min•Ep. 425
We’re digging into recovering from chronic illness while TTC. The conventional medicine approach for dealing with chronic illness and autoimmune disease is to prescribe medication. This approach has us chasing symptoms and does not address the underlying cause. One of the themes we see with low AMH and high FSH is autoimmunity. One autoimmune disease will predispose you to another autoimmune disease. We see so many people who have a chronic illness or autoimmunity and have been referred to IVF o...
Oct 23, 2023•48 min•Ep. 424
