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In this week’s episode I sit down with attorney Daphne Delvaux and discuss the intersection of motherhood and career, focusing on the rights of women undergoing fertility treatments in the workplace. We cover the importance of understanding legal protections, communicating effectively with employers, and negotiating accommodations to support both career ambitions and family planning. As well as preparing for parental leave and navigating job transitions while seeking fertility benefits. You can find more about Daphne over on her Instragram @themamattorney or her website https://www.themamattorney.com/ and if you need support in understanding policy and law in your area, check out her membership The Liberated Mother.
Topics Covered:
Understanding your rights in the workplace
How to communicate with employers
The importance of documentation and your legal protections
Negotiating accommodations on you fertility journey
Preparing for parental leave
Navigating different leave policies and employer expectations
Navigating leave after miscarriage
Mental health accommodations in the workplace
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This week’s episode is a replay of a popular 2022 episode! We chat about what things to consider if you’re confused by having a regular cycle and still not getting pregnant, how there’s more to fertility than just getting a properly timed period, and what tests to start advocating for regardless of where you are in your journey.
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Ready to take control of your fertility journey and use our Whole Couple Approach? Grab our Conceive Together Challenge for just $9 to get 7 days of fertility info and tips for both you and your spouse to optimize your chances of conceiving. ttc.kelseyduncan.com/ctchallenge -
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This week’s episode we cover how to track your cycle (with way less stress) if you have PCOS or long, irregular cycles. I go over a common complaint / mistake that women with irregular cycles are making when it comes to tracking their cycle, and how to properly time intercourse.
Check out Episode 105 and 55 for more cycle tracking information.
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Grab our Conceive Together Challenge for just $9 and get 7 days of audios for you and your partner to come together on your fertility journey, learn about the foundational habits that boost fertility rates, and build out your fertility care plan together. Join at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/ctchallenge -
This week’s episode covers an important topic entering December: how to thrive during the holiday season while navigating the challenges of fertility. We chat about some of the practical tips on managing travel, nutrition, and family dynamics, emphasizing the importance of self-care and setting boundaries, that I share with our Fertility Confidence Method Clients.
Topics Covered:
How to plan ahead when it comes to the holiday season
Travelling with your supplements
Taking a break
Navigating conversations with family
Setting boundaries
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Our Conceive Together challenge will help you and your spouse set the foundational groundwork to optimize your fertility through sharing the research and helping you lessen the burden of figuring it all out on your own. Grab this impactful 7 day challenge over at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/ctchallenge -
I got a chance to sit down with Dr. Mark Ratner, Chief Science Officer of Therologix and retired urologist focused in male fertility. We talked about the super popular GLP-1 craze in the health space currently, how we should approach these medications in the fertility space and the power of Berberine or Inositol as supportive products. Dr. Ratner also shared his expertise on supplement safety, and how to ensure you’re taking something that is not only safe but also effective and properly labelled, the danger of proprietary blends and the importance of education for consumers.
Theralogix, a Washington, DC based company is founded by a team of physicians and scientists committed to developing evidence-based, independently certified nutritional supplements. Find out what Theralogix has to offer on their site https://theralogix.com/
Our next free Fertility Confidence Bootcamp is starting December 2nd - start building out your fertility care plan with me live over 5 days by joining ttc.kelseyduncan.com/bootcamp -
In this week’s episode, I’m answering a common question I get in my DMs: will painting my nails impact my fertility? In this short and sweet listen I go through why this is an important question to ask and how we can realistically look at the toxic burden when it comes to the fertility journey.
Topics Covered:
My personal journey with toxic burden
What to consider when looking at toxic burden and fertility
Should you paint your nails, or dye your hair when TTC
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In this episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast, I sit down with intimacy experts Vanessa and Xander Marin to talk about the unique challenges that couples face with intimacy while navigating fertility struggles. Vanessa and Xander are known for their candid advice and practical strategies, and together, we explore ways to help you and your partner reconnect and overcome the pressures that fertility can put on your relationship.
Here’s what we cover:
The “Fairy Tale” expectations around sex and how they create unnecessary stress
Why sex can start to feel like just another “checkbox” and how to bring back the connection
How to break out of routine and rediscover passion during your fertility journey
Understanding responsive vs. spontaneous desire so each of you can feel supported
Tools and rituals to help maintain intimacy and reduce performance pressure
Tips for managing the “mental load” of trying to conceive and communicating about it
Resources We Mentioned:
Vanessa and Xander’s Foreplay Guides and Courses – These are fantastic, shame-free resources for bringing more excitement and understanding to your sex life
Follow Vanessa and Xander on Instagram for candid, relatable content: @vanessaandxander
If you’re ready to embrace a stronger connection and create a partnership-focused approach to intimacy, tune in and discover new ways to feel closer and more in sync with your partner. Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert insights to help you move forward on your fertility journey with confidence!
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In this week’s episode I’m sharing an inspiring client success story that highlights the complexity of Unexplained Infertility and the need for a care team to dig deeper with you. We chat about the importance of comprehensive testing, support on your fertility journey, and our signature Whole Couple Approach. Listen on to hear how this client got pregnant in just 3 months after trying for 2 years with no success and being told IVF was her next option.
Topics Covered:
Unexplained Infertility
Hashimoto’s Hypothyroid and Fertility
Whole Couple Approach
Comprehensive Fertility Testing
How Nutrition and Lifestyle Play a Role in Fertility Care
Fertility Support
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Curious what a full fertility lab list looks like? Grab Fertility Labs 101 for our complete work up, explinations, and optimal lab values for both you and your partner over at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/fertility-labs
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In this week’s episode I got to sit down with licensed mental health professional, clinic owner, and podcast host Beth Gulotta to chat about fertility expectations, mindset shifts and navigating the cycle of grief that comes with a fertility journey. She shares with us her amazing concept of how we can quiet the clock on our fertility journey.
Topics Covered:
How we can Quiet the Clock and the importance of including men in the conversation
Redefining our family planning expectations
Navigating grief in the fertility journey
The value and importance of your fertility support system
The importance of self advocacy on your fertility journey
You can check out Beth’s podcast, Quiet the Clock on all major platforms or over on her website, https://quiettheclock.com/, and find her on IG @quicktheclockpod
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In this week’s episode I got to sit down with chef, author, and Feed Me Phoebe founder, Phoebe Lapine to chat all things thyroid, nutrition and fertility potential. Her latest book, Carbivore, changes the narrative around carbs and how to include them in a healthy and fertility-supportive nutrition plan.
Topics covered:
Phoebe’s personal journey being diagnosed with autoimmune disease
How carbs are an important part of a well-rounded fertility diet
Finding the Goldilocks spot when it comes to your fertility nutrition
Impactful ways to manage your blood sugar and still enjoy your fave foods
The importance of starting off your day on the right foot nutrition wise
The role stress plays when it comes to blood sugar, gut health, and you fertility
You can check out Phoebe’s blog, Feed me Phoebe, and find her over on instagram @phoebelapine. Make sure to check out her latest book, Carbivore, over at www.carbivorecookbook.com
Ready to understand exactly what labs to advocate for to discover the root cause of why you likely aren’t getting pregnant AND understand how to interpret them? Check out Fertility Labs 101 to get your hands on everything you need to know to advocate for yourself and your partner when it comes to digging deeper on your fertility journey.
https://ttc.kelseyduncan.com/fertility-labs
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In this week’s episode we’re talking about a powerful fertility treatment you likely haven’t considered - sleep! Laying the foundational groundwork is crucial when it comes to optimizing your body for pregnancy. Just taking all the supplements will only get you so far, and research has shown us that sleep can be a treatment for infertility (for both men and women!).
Topics covered:
The 4 essential fertility foundations you can’t skip
The importance of sleep for metabolic health
The importance of sleep for hormone health
Healthy sleep habits
How sleep impacts male and female infertility
Grab 20% off your first order of Needed supplements over at thisisneeded.com using the code DRKELSEY
Ready to understand exactly what labs to advocate for to discover the root cause of why you likely aren’t getting pregnant AND understand how to interpret them? Check out Fertility Labs 101 to get your hands on everything you need to know to advocate for yourself and your partner when it comes to digging deeper on your fertility journey.
https://ttc.kelseyduncan.com/fertility-labs
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In this week’s episode I’m sharing with you 2 studies that came across my desk recently showcasing the importance of ruling out endometriosis if you’ve been told you have unexplained infertility. We go through this process with many of our Fertility Confidence Method clients, and advocating for testing when it comes to endometriosis has always been incredibly challenging. Today I’m sharing with you why this is important for those of you who have been struggling with unexplained infertility, recurrent implantation failure, or recurrent miscarriage and other ways we can potentially get answers when it comes to endometriosis that doesn’t involve exploratory surgery.
Topics Covered:
Statistical rate of endometriosis in unexplained infertility Gold standard endometriosis diagnosis BCL-6 use in endometriosis diagnosis for unexplained infertilityStudy One: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38943813/
Study Two: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35642436/
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Fertility Confidence Bootcamp kicked off on Oct 7th, and there’s still time to join us! Come build out your fertility care plan with me this week by registering at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/bootcamp -
In this episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast, Dr. Kelsey and fertility coach Sonia Ribas discuss the multifaceted journey of fertility, emphasizing the importance of mental and emotional health alongside physical well-being. Sonia shares her personal journey into fertility coaching, the significance of addressing limiting beliefs, and the power of community support. They explore techniques for overcoming negative thoughts and the role of men in fertility conversations, and how they can't be left out of the emotional equation.
Find out more about Sonia over on Instagram @soniaribascoach or her website www.soniaribas.com.
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In this week's episode, we address three popular fertility tips that lack scientific backing - one of these may actullay be doing more harm on your fertility journey.
We're covering the misconceptions of timing intercourse, if Mucinex is actually worth all the hype, and one popular diet recommendation that just doesn't cut it for boosting fertility.
Want to go one step deeper and learn my 5 strategies for building fertility confidence? Download my free masterclass at www.kelseyduncan.com/ondemand
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In this week’s episode, I share how to have the conversation with your partner or husband who maybe isn’t on board with testing or support for your fertility journey (yet!). I cover some real life examples from clients as well as my top tips to help create a partnership on your fertility journey. This conversation is important! Male fertility is equally as important as female fertility and we want to see the Whole Couple Approach used early on in your fertility experience.
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Learn more about HIS Confidence, our male fertility support program at https://ttc.kelseyduncan.com/hiscofidence
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This week's episode we cover a small part of the semen anlysis that often gets overlooked, but is potentially playing a much bigger role than clinicians previously thought. A new study (PMID 38929625) shows how important Reactive Oxygen Species are to sperm health, but there's one factor in particular we're covering today: Leukocytes. What are they and why do we care? Find out more here.
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Complimentary epidoes: 115, 62
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Learn more about Fertility Confidence Method and how to get a research based Whole Couple Approach plan & support for you fertility journey at https://downloads.kelseyduncan.com/results
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In this week's episode I'm sharing a Fertility Confidence Method success story: how we got our client prengnat in just 8 weeks after 2 years of secondary infertility (amazing!). We cover topics like:
The importance of testing even if you've been pregnant before What our 3 phase fertility success system looks like and how to apply it to your life The importance of our Whole Couple Approach The foundational pillars of fertility health and how you may be skipping crucial stepsI reference an important male fertility episode inside, make sure you go check out E62: A semen analysis isn't enough.
Find out how we can work together on your fertility journey at https://downloads.kelseyduncan.com/results
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In this episode we're talking uterine lining! How to know if it's a problem, testing to advocate for, and what steps to take if you do find that your lining is too thin for implantation and pregnancy.
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Enjoy this Fertility Confidence Podcast replay of some of our top non-pill recommendations we have discussed with clients over the last year.
Everytime you hit up Google for a fertility recommendation you likely hear about another pill or potion you should be taking. Overtime, your pill box may start to grow.. and eventually you may not even know what you're taking or why. Sound familiar? In this episode I'm sharing with you 3 of my most recommend non-pill fertility support tools.
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In this week's episode, we chat about my three fertility red flags that you can consider when you're getting curious about your fertility journey. These are all questions I ask and consider with new clients, but you can also use as tools to know when to seek support on your fertility journey.
Thank you to our podcast sponser, Needed. You can use the discount code DRKELSEY for 20% off your first order at thisisneeded.com
Ready to use actionable strategies that are backed by research to boost egg quality? Watch our free Boost Egg Quality to Get Pregnant ASAP workshop at https://downloads.kelseyduncan.com/eggqualityondemand
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