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• Why Diversity on Your Plate Equals Diversity in Your Microbiome (And Better Fertility)

  Did you know that the diversity of foods on your plate directly impacts the diversity of bacteria in your gut—and that this diversity could be the missing piece in your fertility journey? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the fascinating connection between your microbiome and your reproductive health.Our guest reveals how inflammation, gut bacteria, and hormones work together in ways that can either support or sabotage your fertility goals. You'll discover specific foods that feed your fertility-supporting microbes and learn why what you eat today could determine your conception success tomorrow.What You'll Learn✅ The Microbiome's Role in Fertility - How the trillions of bacteria in your gut directly influence your reproductive hormones and fertility outcomes✅ Inflammation and Its Impact on Fertility - The hidden inflammatory pathways that can block conception and how gut health controls them✅ The Gut-Hormone Connection - Why your digestive health might be more important than your age when it comes to getting pregnant✅ Fertility-Boosting Foods - Specific prebiotic and polyphenol-rich foods that support microbial diversity and optimize your reproductive system✅ The Pregnancy Prep Protocol - How resistant starches, fermented foods, and plant-based diversity prepare your body for conception and a healthy pregnancyAbout Our GuestAnu Simh is a BC functional health coach, chef, and soon-to-be published author of "Flourish from Within." With a deep belief that optimal health is our birthright, she helps people break free from medications for lifestyle diseases, balance their gut health, and live at their ideal weight—because true wellness starts from within.Specializing in microbiome optimization, [Guest Name] focuses on helping busy individuals struggling with weight gain, hormone imbalances, and other health challenges by addressing the root cause: gut health. Her unique approach combines functional nutrition, culinary expertise, and evidence-based protocols to help clients achieve lasting transformation.Key Takeaways🌱 Your gut microbiome diversity directly correlates with fertility success rates🌱 Inflammation from poor gut health can disrupt ovulation and implantation🌱 Specific foods can "feed" fertility-supporting bacteria while starving harmful microbes🌱 Plant diversity on your plate creates microbial diversity in your gut🌱 Fermented foods and resistant starches are powerful fertility alliesResources Mentioned📚 Upcoming Book: "Feed Your Microbiome to Flourish" by Anu Simh🔬 FREE Microbiome Quiz: Discover your gut health status and get personalized recommendations Link: https://the.9armsofwellness.com/MicrobiomeConnect with Anu SimhInstagram: @9armsofwellness @badmedicinepodDon't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and

  26/5/2025  

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• Hidden Signs Your Fertility Is Declining & How to Reverse Them Naturally

  Your body is wise—long before fertility issues show up on standard bloodwork, it’s whispering to you. The problem is… traditional medicine isn’t trained to hear it. In this powerful and deeply educational podcast episode, I’m sharing the 7 hidden signs your fertility is declining—and exactly how to reverse them using natural, evidence-based strategies.As a fertility specialist with nearly two decades of experience, I’ve helped hundreds of women uncover the real reasons they weren’t conceiving—issues missed by conventional tests. From hormonal imbalance to metabolic dysfunction, chronic inflammation, gut dysbiosis, and environmental toxicity, your body is often in survival mode, not baby mode.👀 In this episode, you’ll discover:How stress silently shuts down your reproductive hormonesWhat body safety means and how it controls ovulationKey nutritional strategies for blood sugar and egg qualityWhy you should rethink blue light, morning routines, and sleep hygieneThe gut-hormone connection and how to test for hidden food sensitivitiesTop herbs and adaptogens to balance cortisol and improve fertilityFunctional lab testing options that go far beyond your OB/GYN’s checklistRed flag symptoms that signal it’s time to see a specialist ASAPA real-life story of a woman who conceived naturally at 41 using this exact frameworkYou don’t need to wait for a diagnosis. You don’t need to feel powerless. These small changes—supporting your detox pathways, eating smarter, regulating stress, and creating a healing sleep rhythm—can transform your fertility from the inside out.💌 RESOURCES & NEXT STEPS:🔹 Get Your Free Fertility Blueprint ➤ https://holisticfertilityinstitute.com/blueprint-2/optin🔹 Download the Diva’s Detox Guide ➤ http://holisticfertilityinstitute.com/detox🔹 Book a Personalized Fertility Consultation ➤ https://holisticfertilityinstitute.com/preliminarycall🔹 Follow Me on Instagram ➤ @holisticfertilitydoctor🔹 Join the Natural Fertility Facebook Community ➤ https://www.facebook.com/groups/787820762637321✨ Don't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey. 💕Let’s chat! I want to hear from you! Send me a voice memo with:- what you loved- what you want to see improve- any guests you want me to bring on- AND any questions you want me to cover on the podcast!Did you know you can join my private community to support you in getting Fertile As F***? This is the place for live interactions, support, and learning on the fertility journey.Want more amazing content? Join me on IG.If you found this...

  22/5/2025  

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• Enhancing Natural IVF Results: 5 Foundational Steps for Your Best Chance

  I'm absolutely thrilled to have an incredible guest with me today - Dr. Leah Gordon, who is going to share her expertise on a topic many of you have been asking about.Dr. Leah is a licensed naturopathic and functional medicine doctor who specializes in supporting women on their journey toward motherhood. Through her online platform, Womanhood Wellness™, she provides incredible guidance for women at every stage - whether you're breaking up with birth control, balancing hormones, preparing for pregnancy, trying to conceive naturally, or navigating infertility.What makes Dr. Leah's perspective so valuable is that she combines her extensive medical knowledge with her own personal journey. She experienced hormonal struggles and went through a challenging 6-year journey with male-factor infertility that ultimately led to IVF. So she truly understands this path both professionally and personally.Beyond her clinical work, she's also a founding formulator at Needed™, co-hosts the podcast Healthy As A Mother™, creates courses, and speaks regularly on women's health topics.➡️ What you'll learn in this episode:Overview of the lack of integrative and natural medicine support along with assisted reproduction (IUI, IVF)Importance of optimizing sperm regardless of doing IUI or IVF (contrary to what the industry says)In IVF, there are three phases of natural support: Before egg retrieval, healing after egg retrieval, and preparing before embryo transferMy recommended gap of time after egg retrieval before transfer, and why I recommend FET whenever possibleThe importance of fertility energetics, especially during IUI and IVF, and how to bring that inWe'll cover why optimizing sperm health matters tremendously (despite what many clinics might tell you), the three critical phases for natural support during IVF, the optimal timing between egg retrieval and transfer, and the often overlooked but powerful role of fertility energetics during these procedures.I know this conversation will be incredibly valuable, whether you're currently going through fertility treatments or considering them in the future. Follow Dr Leah Gordon on:https://www.instagram.com/drleahgordon/TikTok: @drleahgordonDon't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey.Let’s chat! I want to hear from you! Send me a voice memo with:- what you loved- what you want to see improve- any guests you want me to bring on- AND any questions you want me to cover on the podcast!Did you know you can join my private community to support you in getting Fertile As F***? This is the place for live interactions, support, and learning on the fertility journey.Want more amazing content? Join me on IG.If you found this podcast episode useful, we’d love it if you could take 15 seconds to give us a positive review on whichever platform you’re listening to this episode.🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

  19/5/2025  

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• Low AMH? Why You Can Still Get Pregnant (Doctors Won’t Tell You This)

  Told it’s impossible? Let’s change that.In this episode, I break down what your AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) levels really mean for your fertility — and why a low AMH is not the final word on your chances of getting pregnant.➡️ What you'll learn in this episode:✅ What AMH actually measures (and what it doesn’t)✅ The surprising role of AMH as a “dam” in your ovarian function✅ Why are many women being misled by this one number✅ The difference between egg quantity vs. quality✅ Natural, research-backed strategies to support your fertility — even with low AMH💡 If you’ve been told your AMH is too low or that IVF is your only option, this episode is for you.✨ Key Takeaways:AMH is not a fertility death sentence.Many doctors misinterpret AMH as a stand-alone marker.Egg quality and holistic health matter just as much — sometimes more.There are proactive, science-backed steps you can take.Timestamp: 00:00 - Intro: “It’s impossible”? Let’s talk.01:17 - What is AMH, really? The role of growing follicles03:45 - The AMH “dam” analogy: why higher isn't always better06:22 - The mismatch between AMH and antral follicle count08:10 - AMH and egg quantity vs. egg quality10:30 - What AMH can’t tell you about your fertility12:12 - Average AMH levels by age — and why they don’t tell the whole story14:50 - How AMH is measured (and why units matter!)16:20 - Evidence-based strategies for low AMH (e.g., CoQ10)19:05 - When low AMH doesn’t mean diminished fertility21:00 - My personal message to anyone who’s been told they’re “too late”📚 Referenced Research Includes:Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & MetabolismJournal of Ovarian ResearchFertility & SterilityJournal of Assisted Reproduction and GeneticsDon't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey.Let’s chat! I want to hear from you! Send me a voice memo with:what you lovedwhat you want to see improveany guests you want me to bring onAND any questions you want me to cover on the podcast!Did you know you can join my private community to support you in getting Fertile As F***? This is the place for live interactions, support, and learning on the fertility journey.Want more amazing content? Join me on IG.If you found this podcast episode useful, we’d love it if you could take 15 seconds to give us a positive review on whichever platform you’re listening to this episode.🎧 Listen to the full podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

  15/5/2025  

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• Wood, Fire, Earth, Air, Water: Understanding Fertility Through Chinese Medicine

  Are you facing fertility challenges and seeking a perspective beyond conventional medicine? In this illuminating conversation, I sit down with Dr. Susan Fox to explore how Chinese Medicine's Five Element theory offers powerful insights into fertility struggles that blood tests and ultrasounds might miss.Dr. Fox, with over two decades of fertility expertise, reveals how the Five Elements—Wood, Fire, Earth, Air, and Water—manifest in your personality, physical health, and reproductive function. We discover how these elemental imbalances can serve as "portals" to understanding and addressing the root causes of fertility challenges, from unexplained infertility to diminished ovarian reserve.Key InsightsBeyond Lab Results: Why your fertility journey requires looking at the whole person, not just reproductive markersElement-Specific Fertility Connections: How each element influences different aspects of reproductive healthPersonalized Approach: Tailoring diet, lifestyle, sleep, and hydration based on your dominant elementSupplement Caution: Why generic fertility advice online can sometimes do more harm than goodGentle Detoxification: Safe approaches to preparing your body for conceptionThe Five Elements Explored🌱 Wood Element (Liver)🔥 Fire Element (Heart)🌎 Earth Element (Spleen/Stomach)💨 Air Element (Lungs)💧 Water Element (Kidneys)Episode Timeline00:00 Introduction to Chinese Medicine & Fertility02:45 The Five Elements Explained: Wood05:10 The Five Elements Explained: Fire07:18 The Five Elements Explained: Earth09:50 The Five Elements Explained: Air (Lungs)12:05 The Five Elements Explained: Water (Kidneys)16:40 Common Element Imbalances & Fertility Challenges28:00 The Importance of Professional Guidance40:15 Cautionary Tales: Misusing Supplements51:30 Focusing on Overall Health for a Healthy Pregnancy54:45 Gentle Detoxification for Improved FertilityAbout Dr. Susan FoxDr. Susan Fox has been helping women and couples overcome infertility and enjoy healthy pregnancies for more than 23 years. Her 12-week program, Your Fertile Health (www.healthyouniversity.co), includes innovative protocols that can be done in the comfort of one's own home—eliminating the need for constant appointments.Connect with Dr. Susan FoxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.susan.fox YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthyouniversity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanfoxlac/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsusantfox Special Gift for ListenersDiscover your dominant element and receive personalized fertility insights with Dr. Fox's 5-Element Fertility Report. Take the quiz at: www.yourfertilityquiz.comDon't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your...

  12/5/2025  

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