As a Woman

Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Amanda Skillern to break down the IVF experience in a way that feels supportive, clear, and reassuring. Together, they discuss what to expect from beginning to end, choosing the best care team for your needs, and how to feel more confident and prepared during your fertility journey.

Key Topics:
1. Understanding IVF

- What IVF is, and why it often takes more time and steps than people expect

- How clinics create a plan that matches your personal goals and circumstances

- Setting realistic expectations and keeping perspective throughout the process

2. Knowing What to Ask

- Simple questions you can ask during appointments to stay informed

- Why understanding your options and speaking up matters

- How to communicate with your team

3. Personalizing Your Journey

- The importance of having your care tailored to you- How making adjustments along the way can lead to better support and outcomes

- How to know when it’s time to get another opinion or try a different approach

4. Empowerment and Support

- How to keep yourself motivated during ups and downs

- Tips for choosing a clinic and team that make you feel heard

- Reminders that you can’t control every outcome, but you can control the journey

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Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, tackles the overwhelming and often misunderstood diagnosis of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). If you've been told your egg count is low or your AMH levels aren’t ideal, you’re not alone. This episode provides clarity on what these numbers really mean, how to interpret your fertility options, and empowering next steps for anyone facing this diagnosis.

Key Topics:

1. Ovarian Reserve

- What diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is and what it is not

- The difference between egg quantity (reserve) and egg quality

- How tests like AMH, FSH, and AFC reflect ovarian health

2. Understanding Your Test Results

- Interpreting fluctuating hormone and follicle counts

- Why a low ovarian reserve diagnosis does not mean pregnancy is impossible

- The importance of considering age and individual medical history

3. Influencing Factors & Taking Control

- Lifestyle and health factors that impact your reserve

- The crucial role of diet, exercise, sleep, and avoiding toxins

- When and why to seek a second medical opinion

4. Charting Your Fertility Path

- Today’s treatment options

- Tailoring plans to your life stage and goals

- Making informed, empowered decisions for your unique fertility journey

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Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon to dive into a part of women’s health that’s often overlooked—but incredibly important. In this conversation, they break down the mysteries of the pelvic floor, explore how hormones shape your daily experiences, and share actionable steps to help you feel empowered in your body.

Key Topics: 

1. Understanding the Pelvic Floor

- What the pelvic floor is and why it matters in daily life

- How it’s connected to different parts of your body

- Reasons it might not be “feeling right,” and what that could mean

2. Listening to Your Body’s Signals

- Signs you shouldn’t ignore related to periods or discomfort

- Why certain symptoms may not be “just normal”

- The importance of knowing your own body cues

3. Hormones Through Every Stage

- How monthly cycles, pregnancy, and menopause impact what you feel

- When hormone changes could affect more than you expect

- Ways to be proactive before, during, and after big life changes

4. Making Pelvic Floor Care Accessible

- Steps you can take in your own home to support your health

- What to expect if you see a pelvic floor therapist

- Helpful resources and how to advocate for your own care

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Follow Dr. Reardon on IG @the.vagina.whisperer and TikTok @thevagwhisperer

Buy her book Floored

Check out her website thevaginawhisperer.com

Join her V Hive app for pelvic floor workouts

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Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI discusses the frustrating and often confusing world of unexplained infertility. If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” yet you’re still struggling to conceive, you’re not alone, and you deserve real answers. In this episode, Dr. Crawford breaks down what unexplained infertility really means, why so many couples receive this diagnosis, and what you can do to move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.

Key Topics: 

1. The Fertility Puzzle

- Why "normal" test results don't tell the whole story

- Hidden factors affecting conception

- Breaking down the medical mystery

2. Body's Hidden Inflammation

- How silent inflammation impacts fertility

- Everyday factors that disrupt reproductive health

- Simple ways to calm your body's internal storm

3. Beyond Traditional Testing

- What doctors aren't seeing in standard fertility exams

- The role of egg and sperm quality

- Advanced approaches to understanding fertility challenges

4. Empowering Your Fertility Journey

- Lifestyle changes that make a difference

- When to consider advanced treatments

- Taking control of your reproductive health

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Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Dr. Arti Thangudu, a triple board certified physician in endocrinology, internal medicine and lifestyle medicine, to reveal the hidden truth about insulin resistance and its surprising effects on women's health. Discover how this often-overlooked condition can impact your energy, hormones, and fertility - and what you can do to take control.

Key Topics: 

1. Understanding Insulin Resistance

- Your body's communication breakdown

- Why it's more than just a diabetes problem

- How it affects different body systems

2. Detecting Insulin Resistance

- Beyond basic blood tests

- Recognizing early warning signs

- When to seek professional guidance

3. Lifestyle Strategies for Improvement

- Nutrition that supports metabolic health

- Exercise approaches that make a difference

- Sleep's critical role in metabolic function

4. Treatment and Management Options

- Supplement considerations

- Medical interventions

- Personalized approach to healing

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Follow Dr. Thangudu on Instagram @draartithangudu

Check out her website and practice: sa-complete.comSubscribe to her YouTube ChannelListen to her podcast “Endocrine Matters”

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Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down ovulation induction, explaining how medications like Clomid and Letrozole work, and why understanding your body’s hormone signals is key. She dives into common causes of ovulation issues, from PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhea to structural brain factors, and shows why identifying the root cause is critical before starting medication.

Key Topics:

1. Understanding Your Reproductive System

- How your brain communicates with your ovaries

- The delicate dance of hormones

- Why some women struggle to ovulate

2. Why Ovulation Goes Wrong

- Common reasons ovulation gets disrupted

- The impact of lifestyle on reproductive health

- When to seek medical intervention

3. Ovulation Induction Options

- Different drugs for different diagnoses

- Personalized approaches to ovulation induction

- What to expect during treatment

4. Becoming Your Own Fertility Advocate

- Understanding your body's signals

- Questions to ask your healthcare provider

- Empowering yourself through knowledge

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Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by her clinical partner, Dr. Amanda Skillern,  to discuss the complex world of fertility clinics, offering patients an insider's guide to selecting the right medical practice for their unique fertility journey.

Key Topics:

1. Finding the Right Doctor

- Understanding specialized training

- Importance of board certification

- What makes a true fertility expert

2. Clinic Decision-Making

- Who really controls medical choices

- The impact of corporate vs. physician-owned practices

- Patient care vs. financial priorities

3. Patient Experience

- Communication styles and expectations

- Personalized care team approach

- Monitoring and cycle management

4. Financial Transparency

- Navigating insurance complexities

- Understanding true treatment costs

- Avoiding hidden fees and surprise bills

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Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, breaks down the emotional and physical challenges of the two-week wait, sharing practical strategies, coping tools, and compassionate guidance for anyone trying to conceive.

Key Topics:

1. The Fertility Cycle Explained

- Egg development and release

- Hormonal changes after ovulation

- The role of the corpus luteum

2. Embryo's Early Journey

- Fertilization process

- Traveling through the fallopian tube

- Preparing for potential implantation

3. Hormonal Signals and Symptoms

- Understanding progesterone effects

- Early pregnancy hormone production

- Distinguishing between pregnancy and typical cycle symptoms

4. Emotional Survival Strategies

- Managing anxiety during the waiting period

- Recognizing normal bodily changes

- Practical coping mechanisms for the two-week wait

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Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by Kayla Barnes-Lentz to unravel the mysteries of women's health optimization. This episode cuts through the noise, offering a refreshing approach to understanding your body's unique signals and potential. Discover how personalized strategies can transform your energy, hormones, and overall well-being.

Key Topics:

1. Sleep Secrets

   - Listening to your body's rhythm

   - Creating your ideal rest environment

   - Navigating sleep challenges

2. Movement that Matters

   - Understanding your body's natural cycles

   - Designing a personalized fitness approach

   - Breaking through traditional exercise myths

3. The Importance of Nutrition

   - Simplifying your eating strategy

   - Connecting food to your body's signals

   - Breaking free from diet culture

4. Personal Health Tracking

   - Becoming your own health detective

   - Exploring innovative tracking tools

   - Interpreting your body's unique data

Visit Kayla’s Website kaylabarnes.com

Follow Kayla on Instagram @kaylabarnes

Kayla's YouTube Channel

Longevity Optimization Podcast

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Dr. Natalie Crawford, OBGYN and REI, dives into the science of progesterone—one of the most important yet misunderstood hormones in women’s health. Learn how it affects your cycle, fertility, mood, and more—so you can finally make sense of what your body’s been telling you.

Key Topics:

1. Progesterone Basics

- What makes this hormone unique

- Its role in the menstrual cycle

- How it supports a potential pregnancy

2. Hormonal Harmony

- The relationship between estrogen and progesterone

- Identifying healthy hormone levels

- When to be concerned about imbalances

3. Fertility and Progesterone

- How progesterone impacts conception

- Signs of potential hormonal challenges

- Natural and medical support strategies

4. Navigating Hormone Health

- Common myths about progesterone

- Questions to ask your healthcare provider

- Understanding your body's signals

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