Fertility Confidence Podcast

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.

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It's part 2 of the Transitioning off Hormonal Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack! Catch up on the conversation between Dr. Kelsey and Lisa in E119.

Dr. Kelsey and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of the Fifth Vital Sign and co-author or Real Food For Fertility, finish their conversation about transitioning off of hormonal birth control with fertility and conception in mind. Lisa is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to women's cycles and cycle charting and she's the podcast host of Fertility Friday.

They cover:

More information on nutrient depletions in women and how that can impact fertility.

Lisa's book, Real Food for Fertility

How to use fertility awareness method on your fertility journey (even before you're ready to start trying)

You can find more about Lisa over on her instagram @fertilityfriday, check out her top-rated podcast, Fertility Friday Radio, and more info over on her website fertilityfriday.com

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In this 2-part series, Dr. Kelsey chats with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of the Fifth Vital Sign and co-author or Real Food For Fertility, about transitioning off of hormonal birth control with fertility and conception in mind. Lisa is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to women's cycles and cycle charting and she's the podcast host of Fertility Friday.

They cover:

The impact of hormonal birth control on fertility and a women's reproductive cycle

Transitioning off and the importance of setting realistic expectations

The role of nutrient depeletions from hormonal birth control and where we want to focus our attention when fertility is our top priority

Why we can't be afraid of Vitamin A

You can find more about Lisa over on her instagram @fertilityfriday, check out her top-rated podcast, Fertility Friday Radio, and more info over on her website fertilityfriday.com

This episode is sponsered by TempDrop - your BBT tracking device that takes all the stress off your plate. Grab a TempDrop for 12% off with the code KELSEYTD.

In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the challenges of staying consistent in the fertility journey, and 3 ways to help be consistent when consistency is key to being successful.

She shares her 3 main strategies she uses to support her clients when it feels like nothing is working to help them get off the trial and error carousel that's keeping them stuck.

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In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the role of prenatal vitamins in fertility and pregnancy. She explains that while prenatals are important for maintaining nutrient stores and reducing the risk of neural tube defects, they are not the key factor in achieving pregnancy. Dr. Kelsey emphasizes the importance of a well-balanced diet and personalized nutrition for fertility. She also addresses the debate between folate and folic acid, the absorbability of nutrients in prenatal vitamins, and the need for additional nutrients like choline.

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In this episode, I am sharing my experience with Cycle Syncing while running my big 700+ person event in my late luteal phase! Cycle Syncing is something we teach all of our clients and have seen a big increase in the rate of pregnancies inside Fertility Confidence Method. But we can't always plan things perfectly... so today I share with you how I made it worked and still felt like I was honouring my body and my cycle.

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This episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast explores the impact of bacterial infections on male fertility. Dr. Kelsey discusses the importance of understanding the immune system's role in infertility and the need for more research in this area. She highlights the significance of the uterine and testicular microbiomes and how bacterial infections can affect sperm health. Dr. Kelsey explains the various ways in which bacterial infections can impact fertility, including lowering sperm production, decreasing sperm motility and morphology, causing DNA damage, and leading to inflammation and tissue damage.

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In this week's episode, Dr. Kelsey and Dr. Mark chat about the importance of male fertility and preconception care.

They cover the important topics of:

• Testing, and testing early

• The importance of taking a more proactive approach in mens health and having these conversations before you're even ready to TTC

• How to approach the conversation with your partner if they feel resistance to making change, and why it's important for them to be on board

• How male fertility impacts miscarriage rates

• Plus quick win tips to start improving sperm health right away

Find out more about Dr. Mark Sclar, the Fertility Expert, over on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MarcSklarTheFertilityExpert/videos or over on Instagram @the_fertility_expert

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In this conversation, Dr. Kelsey and Michelle discuss the impact of emotions on the physical body, particularly from a Chinese medicine perspective. They explore the connection between emotions and specific organs, the concepts of yin and yang, and how they relate to the balance of energy in the body. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and processing emotions for overall well-being and fertility. Michelle shares about the importance of processing emotions for fertility and gives some great self care practice tools for you to use.

You can learn more about how to work with Michelle on her website: www.michelleoravitz.com or find her on Instagram @thewholesomelotusfertility. Don't forget to check out Michelle's new book, The Way of Fertility!

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In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the importance of seeking a fertility clinic referral sooner rather than later. She explains the guidelines for when to seek a referral based on age and duration of trying to conceive. Dr. Kelsey emphasizes the need for a comprehensive assessment of both partners and the benefits of getting physical and partner assessments done at a fertility clinic. She also highlights the importance of considering other aspects of health, such as nutrition, supplements, lifestyle, stress, and mental-emotional health, which may not be addressed at the clinic.

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