EP 24: Organic or No Organic Do you ever wonder if it’s really necessary to go organic? Is it a farce? Will it make a difference in your health. What fruits and vegetables can I buy that doesn’t have to be organic? Finding reasonably priced Certified organic to lessen pesticide load is possible. Healthy skin longer, younger, liver doesn’t have to work as hard to detoxify so if I do little things to reduce the load of - over the years, consistently over time. Do you buy the fresh organic that doe...
Apr 19, 2022•22 min•Ep. 24
EP 23: TCM Perspectives Have you ever looked at your tongue and wondered what it means? Did you know that you can get a lot of information about your body by looking at your tongue, checking your pulse and menstrual cycle blood? Are you suffering from menstrual pain and wondering what to do about it? Have you ever wanted to treat your pain before it comes!? Getting a proper western diagnosis can be very helpful but so can getting a Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis using your symptom histor...
Apr 12, 2022•34 min•Ep. 23
EP 22: Does Endometriosis Cause Infertility? w/ Dr. Prati Sharma Many women live with endometriosis (Endo) and don’t even know it. Some women with Endo have pain. Some have such debilitating pain, that they can’t even go to school or work when they get their periods… and they just live with it. Then, there are others who don't experience pain at all. Special guest Dr Prati Sharma, fertility specialist from CREATE fertility ( who we interviewed in episode 15 “Are Prenatal tests wrong”) took the t...
Apr 05, 2022•37 min•Ep. 22
EP 21: Does IVF Cause Early Menopause? w/ Dr. Ari Baratz Does IVF put you into early menopause? Hello Magazine led many to believe this to be true when they quoted celebrity Kourtney Kardashian who is currently going through IVF treatments to try to have another baby. Kourtney said "The medication that they’ve been giving me, put me into menopause. Literally into menopause." Facing infertility is challenging enough. Worrying about going into menopause prematurely due to IVF, raises unnecessary c...
Mar 29, 2022•32 min•Ep. 21
EP 20: Fertility Myth Busting w/ Dr. Meivys Garcia If you haven’t already, go back and listen to Part 1 of this amazing interview on EP 19! Do Fertility drugs cause cancer or can IVF cause autism or ADHD? These are some of the most common concerns women have when thinking about fertility drugs. The short answer is NO. Even though fertility specialist Dr. Garcia knew better, it didn't stop her from doing endless research just to be sure because she had a cancer scare after 5 rounds of IVF. So, we...
Mar 22, 2022•13 min•Ep. 20
Dr. Meivys Garcia thought that she would become a doctor, get married, have kids and look after them .... and life would be that simple. As a fertility doctor, she had NO idea she would become someone that needed fertility help, herself! In this episode she gets real and shares her truths including the shame she felt, how she kept her difficulties to herself and didn't feel she could share her fertility struggles with her co-workers, people who helped others with fertility issues. The truth is, ...
Mar 15, 2022•21 min•Ep. 19
Have you ever wondered (but afraid to ask) if it's safe to have S3X ... During the two week wait? When you are pregnant? After an IVF transfer? Whether you are trying to have a baby the good old fashioned way or getting help at the fertility clinic, fears and questions may creep up. At least they did for both Dr. Tanya and Mary even though they are healthcare professionals who have treated over 10,000 women. They know this to be true for most women.... Which is why they are candidly sharing the ...
Mar 08, 2022•21 min
This week Mary Wong and Dr. Tanya Wylde interview Dr. Lorna Marshall, this week we’re going to talk Mosaicism, which is a whole other deep dive conversation! We are super excited because Dr. Marshall has actually done research on it as well! Tune in for these not to be missed conversations with Dr. Lorna Marshall. Dr. Lorna Marshall is the co-founder and medical director of PNWF and is double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology & infertility as well as obstetrics and gynecology. In...
Mar 01, 2022•33 min•Ep. 17
Pros and cons of Genetic testing With Dr. Lorna Marshall This week Mary Wong and Dr. Tanya Wilde interview Dr. Lorna Marshall, and we are super excited to do a deep dive into genetic testing, and next week we’re going to talk Mosaicism, which is a whole other deep dive conversation! We are super excited because Dr. Marshall has actually done research on it as well! Tune in for these not to be missed conversations with Dr. Lorna Marshall. Bio: Dr. Lorna Marshall is the co-founder and medical dire...
Feb 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 16
EP 15: Are prenatal tests wrong? - A Review of first trimester Screens with fertility doctor Dr. Prati Sharma & genetic counsellor Nikki Logan When you've been trying to have a baby for a long time and you are finally pregnant ... you can't help but want to know if your baby is healthy. This episode was born because of a recent New York Times article about genetic testing. To get our facts straight, we interview experts fertility doctor Dr. Prati Sharma & genetic counsellor Nikki Logan w...
Feb 15, 2022•42 min•Ep. 15
EP 14 Valentine's Day gift - Mindfulness for fertility with Dr. Alda Ngo/Stephanie Curran In anticipation of Valentine's Day, we wanted to do something special to add lightness to your day because we know that celebrations like this can be triggering and difficult (especially with a pandemic in the backdrop) when trying to start a family and suffering from subfertility. It may lead you down a slippery slope of non-stop thinking. But here's the thing, your thoughts are not reliable and often fill...
Feb 08, 2022•46 min•Ep. 14
Episode 13: How to Survive the two week wait. ... How to avoid going crazy while you wait We don't know about you, but when it comes to the two week wait (2ww), it's THE WORST! And let's face it, it really tests your patience especially when a day feels like an eternity. It doesn't matter how much common sense you have, the 2ww kinda makes you... well ... crazy... at least we'll speak for ourselves. When we were trying to conceive, Mary would look for breast tenderness (as she'd cop a feel multi...
Feb 01, 2022•24 min•Ep. 13
EP 12: When to Have S3X To Make Babies - Is it ever too much? Do you find yourself disconnected with your partner because you're focused on baby making? Do you feel completely out of sync when your partner can't perform or finish on ovulation day? Do you feel like you don't know how much or when to have s*x? Is your biggest challenge being able to try during your fertile window? If you have any questions about the baby making dance, then you've gotta check out this episode. Learn: How much and w...
Jan 25, 2022•20 min•Ep. 12
EP 11: Are you too old to get pregnant - is the Fertility Cliff Real? Does it feel like everyone keeps telling you you're too old to try to have a baby? Learn... The truth about statistics to be more hopeful and positive while you are trying to conceive. Lifestyle choices can have a healthy impact at any age especially when it comes to your egg quality Fertility is not just a woman's problem Why we don't believe in "infertility" Is the fertility cliff (drastic drop-off of your egg quality) after...
Jan 12, 2022•31 min•Ep. 11
My Fertology EP 10: Finding Happiness – Being With All Your Emotions Anger is part of the human condition and one that deserves a lot of attention because we don’t like it, we repel away from it and it can be caustic and painful for ourselves and for others if we lash out in anger. We love to intersect research with the wisdom of medicine that prevailed modern medicine by 1000’s of years. Medical and psychological Research shows that holding onto anger and resentment increases risk for anxiety, ...
Oct 26, 2021•34 min•Ep. 10
My Fertology EP 9: Fill Up Your Cup Pt. 2 After polling our patients on topics for our podcast many of you wanted to know what we are doing to stay positive/motivated/inspired through COVID times. Indirectly they were asking, what are we doing to fill up our cups! We answer this question at the end of each of our podcasts but we decided to give you MORE by doing a 2 part series on what this really means, and give you tons of cool/creative ideas to help you also feel more joy/motivated/inspired t...
Oct 26, 2021•24 min•Ep. 9
My Fertology EP 8: Fill Up Your Cup Pt. 1 After polling our patients on topics for our podcast many of you wanted to know what we are doing to stay positive/motivated/inspired through COVID times. Indirectly they were asking, what are we doing to fill up our cups! We answer this question at the end of each of our podcasts but we decided to give you MORE by doing a 2 part series on what this really means, and give you tons of cool/creative ideas to help you also feel more joy/motivated/inspired t...
Oct 26, 2021•20 min•Ep. 8
My Fertology EP 7: Sleep Your Way To Success You have a million things on your to-do list. You might consider cutting some sleep out of your schedule to get things done, but on this episode, we talk about how that could actually end up slowing you down in the long run. In Sleep Your Way to Success, we talk about how your sleep schedule could be affecting your brain, weight, mood, energy, and more, and Mary uncovers her secret to curing insomnia! References/Resources The Sleep Revolution by Arian...
Oct 26, 2021•28 min•Ep. 7
My Fertology EP 6: Sugar Today’s episode is all about sugar! One in three people are diabetic. What does that mean for you and what steps can you take to lessen your sugar intake? There are some sneaky foods out there with hidden sugars. Do you know how much sugar you are actually consuming? We spend some time talking about where to look for sugars, how to beat those sugar cravings, and what your body might actually need when you are craving sugar! To find out more about Tanya or Mary, or listen...
Oct 26, 2021•23 min•Ep. 6
My Fertology EP 5: Beauty Sleep This episode is all about sleep! We talk about how much sleep or rest you need in a 24 hour period and what time you should try to fall asleep by. We also dive into what it means when you consistently wake up at a certain time each night, and what you can do to fix that (the answer might not be what you think)! References/Resources Insomnia natural alternative to sleep medications: Theanine, 5 HTP (be sure to consult your health practitioner and see if it’s a righ...
Oct 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 5
My Fertology EP 4: Eating For Vitality What’s better for you – white rice or potato? Learning to eat healthier shouldn’t be difficult but for many it can be a little confusing. In this episode, we are going to get clear about healthy food choices. We’ll evaluate the glycemic and insulin index, keto diet, weight loss versus maintenance diets, organic versus non-organic local foods, macronutrients, micronutrients, healthy and unhealthy carbs, balanced meals, and more. Get ready to feed your body w...
Oct 26, 2021•34 min•Ep. 4
My Fertology EP 3: Mindful Eating We need to eat every day to survive but let’s look beyond what we are eating, to thrive! Explore with us as we look at current eating habits, the art of planning ahead, knowing your why (in eating healthy), and how to be more mindful and satisfied with your food. In this episode, we cover: The social pressures of eating unhealthy vs. healthy in social gatherings Recognizing the psychology of food choices at home, work, and social gatherings Mindset and your rela...
Oct 26, 2021•31 min•Ep. 3
My Fertology EP 2: When to Nourish You (Part 1) In our past episode we covered WHY it’s important, today we are talking about WHEN to nourish you and what does this look like. We were always taught the first meal of the day is the most important. Myth or fact? We will unveil the truth about and discuss: How the food industry has impacted our choices How sugar impacts fat and metabolism Where did this concept come from When the best time is to eat our first meal Concept of fasting- what it is; th...
Oct 26, 2021•23 min•Ep. 2
My Fertology EP 1: Why it is a Necessity to Nourish You Now Nourishment is one of the Pillars of good health. Before we get into specifics about what to nourish you with, it’s fundamental to know why it is important to nourish you. In this episode, we want to help you identify your Why. Have you ever said to yourself, I should eat better and eat less (or more) but you don’t do it and if you do, it doesn’t last? The truth is, unless you know your “why”, it’s difficult to take action or make lasti...
Oct 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 1
