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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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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
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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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This weeks episode is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen, founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute and Superbaby Nutraceuticals.
We covered topics like:
Does age really matter when it comes to fertility? The important conversation of our uterine microbiomeDr. Cleopatra uses her world-renowned Primemester® Protocol, which is positioned at the nexus of cutting-edge science and deep human connection. This unparalleled at-home system, firmly anchored in the science of epigenetics (gene regulation) and nutrigenomics (dietary genetics), not only rejuvenates fertility but also mitigates intergenerational risks, ushering in future generations of “superbabies”—the epitome of physical health, emotional well-being, and neurocognitive strength, intelligence, and resilience. Dr. Cleopatra has helped women (23-48 years old thus far) in 43+ countries on 6 continents have their superbabies against all odds.
You can learn more at www.fertilitypregnancy.org And find Dr. Cleopatra on IG at doctor_cleopatra
Join our free 5-day Summer Bootcamp experience starting July 22nd that will have you building out your custom fertility care plan backed by science and based on your body's unique needs. You can register at https://ttc.kelseyduncan.com/bootcamp
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In this weeks episode I got to sit with down Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen, founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute and Superbaby Nutraceuticals, to talk about the power of epigenetics and how we have the power to influence our genetic expression to boost fertility.
We covered topics like:
How genetics and epigenetics are playing a role in your fertility How to prime your body for fertility by influencing your genetic expression How our genetic expression influences the health of our future kids Ways we can influence our genetic expression in a proactive way to boost fertility potential My social media hiatus and what I tell my clients about comparisonDr. Cleopatra uses her world-renowned Primemester® Protocol, which is positioned at the nexus of cutting-edge science and deep human connection. This unparalleled at-home system, firmly anchored in the science of epigenetics (gene regulation) and nutrigenomics (dietary genetics), not only rejuvenates fertility but also mitigates intergenerational risks, ushering in future generations of “superbabies”—the epitome of physical health, emotional well-being, and neurocognitive strength, intelligence, and resilience. Dr. Cleopatra has helped women (23-48 years old thus far) in 43+ countries on 6 continents have their superbabies against all odds.
You can learn more at www.fertilitypregnancy.org And find Dr. Cleopatra on IG at doctor_cleopatra
Join our free 5-day Summer Bootcamp experience starting July 22nd that will have you building out your custom fertility care plan backed by science and based on your body's unique needs. You can register at https://ttc.kelseyduncan.com/bootcamp
Enjoy 20% Needed supplements with the code DRKELSEY at www.thisisneeded.com
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In this week’s episode I got to sit down with Cynthia Donovan, a registered nutritional dietician that focuses in supporting women to help regain their missing periods. We chatted all things Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), how important proper nutrition and movement can be to regaining hormonal balance, and the journey to living a more free lifestyle. You can find more from Cynthia over on her instagram @period.nutritionist or catch her podcast The Period Recovery Podcast.
Join us for our Summer Fertility Confidence Bootcamp starting July 22nd! You can save your seat at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/bootcamp
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In this week's episode I got to sit down with Marlie Cohen, a mom of 2, a certified pre/postnatal trainer and certified health coach. I wanted to get her expert take on how to add movement into your treatment plan to help improve your chances of conceiving.
We covered topics like:
Why movement is important for women How to find the motivation to get started What movement could look like for you How do you know if you're doing too muchYou can learn more about Marlie over on her IG @kale_and_krunches or check out her amazing platform Bounce Forward Co at www.bounceforwardco.com
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In this week's episode I got to sit down with Emily Luk, cofounder and CEO of Plenty, to chat about the financial aspect of fertility treatments. We covered topics like
Understanding the financial costs of fertility treatments (before your even ready)
Tips on the right questions to ask your employer when it comes to possible coverage and what to look for
How to have the tough conversation with your partner about finances and your TTC journey
How Plenty can support you on your TTC journey.
Plenty is a wealth platform built for modern couples to invest and plan towards their future. You can learn more over at www.withplenty.com
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Want to know more about how to boost your egg quality ASAP, download our free workshop at
https://downloads.kelseyduncan.com/eggqualityondemand - Visa fler