IMPORTANT  DISCLAIMER: This episode is a general chat about fertility anxiety.  The discussion does not relate to clinically diagnosable anxiety. Please see your GP and or psychologist for support if you have concerns about your mental health. If at any time you are concerned about your personal safety or the safety of another person please contact your local hospital emergency department, contact emergency services on 000, or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 for further assistance.

Today we discuss the anxiety that exists around your ability to conceive. Whether you are actively trying or you have concerns about your fertility in the future, this is something we see in our clinic at The Dietologist very often.  Some women (and sometimes men) experience pressure from the media, our often well-meaning family and friends and of course from ourselves! Today I share the facts about fertility anxiety and my own story of endometriosis,  freezing my eggs and my own fertility anxiety.

A special thank you to EXPECTFUL, this episode's sponsor! An app designed to support your mental health and wellbeing from pre-conception & infertility through to pregnancy and post-partum, they have a 7-day free trial available and they've kindly given our listeners 25% off an annual membership with the code DIETOLOGIST25OFF

Head to expectful.com or search  "Expectful" on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store

Links for today's episode

• Need help? Call Lifeline on 131114 or visit Lifeline.org.au
• Listen to Episode 62  -Letting go of perfectionism when it comes to your fertility goals 
• Read about -  What to eat when freezing your eggs-  on the blog

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.

Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.
 

Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://thedietologist.com.au/free

Website: thedietologist.com.au 

Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call 

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Want to know the best oil to use for your fertility?

 If you stroll down the cooking oil aisle at the supermarket you will notice lots and lots of choices!

We use oil in our cooking every day. Certain types of oils are scientifically indicated to impact our egg and sperm quality and therefore reproductive health and fertility.

In today's episode, I walk you through the saturated, unsaturated, and trans fat content,  omega 3 profile, antioxidant content, and polar compound formation (stability) of many of our favourite cooking oils, and which is my top pick!

This is a small but impactful change you can make for a fertility-friendly diet... listen in now!

Links for today's episode

• Listen to Episode 6  - What to eat for healthy eggs
• Listen to Episode 7 -  Gents, what you can do for healthy sperm
• Want to work one-on-one to support you on your fertility journey? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.

Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.
 

Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://thedietologist.com.au/free

Website: thedietologist.com.au 

Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call 

Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  

Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian 

Twitter: @the_dietologist 

 
Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner! 

Are you dealing with multiple diagnoses or potential multiple diagnoses? Maybe the symptoms you are experiencing don't fit your first diagnosis and you feel like you need to keep digging! Our guest today is Isabella Gosling from the Let's Talk Period Podcast. Isabella is a Registered Nurse and has been diagnosed with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis. She speaks candidly about managing her multiple diagnoses and tips you can use for working with health professionals in advocating for yourself. 

Links for today's episode

• Connect with Isabella  - https://www.letstalkperiod.com.au/
• Join the Let's Talk Period Facebook community page 
• Follow Isabella on Insta - @letstalkperiodau
• Listen to Isabella's podcast - Let's Talk, Period. 
• Check out our blog on The Best Diet for Adenomysis

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.

Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.
 

Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://thedietologist.com.au/free

Website: thedietologist.com.au 

Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call 

Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  

Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian 

Twitter: @the_dietologist 

 
Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner! 

What is the best diet for IVF? Hint: it's actually ALL about the recipe for conception, which is similar for everyone, we just have WAY more visibility about each "ingredient" and step of the recipe when it comes to IVF.

In this episode, I discuss what we can do to optimise each ingredient, including how to optimise egg and sperm health and what we can eat to prepare for implantation.  And how your investment in nutrition 3 to 6 months is so important before commencing IVF is so important!

Head to expectful.com or search  "Expectful" on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store

Links for today's episode

• Listen to Episode 6  - What to eat for healthy eggs
• Listen to Episode 7 -  Gents, what you can do for healthy sperm
• Listen to Episode 16  - Foods for Implatantation with Kaylee Slater APD
• Check out our blog on Diet & IVF

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.

Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.
 

Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://thedietologist.com.au/free

Website: thedietologist.com.au 

Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call 

Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  

Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian 

Twitter: @the_dietologist 

 
Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner! 

Today we speak to psychologist Tanami Sonter,  director of Tanami Sonter Psychology. Tanami is also a contributor to our incredible program Fertility360!  Tanami shares about her own fertility journey and then we dive into the impact of fertility, trying to conceive on our mental health. We also discuss aspects such as changes to our body, our relationships and perfectionism, and the effect of stress in this roller coaster ride to growing your family!

Links for today's episode

• Find Tanami here  https://www.tanamisonterpsychology.com
• Listen to Episode 62  Letting go of perfectionism when it comes to your fertility diet.  

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.

Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.
 

Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://thedietologist.com.au/free

Website: thedietologist.com.au 

Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call 

Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  

Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian 

Twitter: @the_dietologist 

 
Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner! 

Today we speak to exercise physiologist and owner of Her Exercise Physiology, Courtenay Polock, AND contributor to our innovative program Fertility360! We speak to  Court about her top tips to build habits and overcome barriers to building a bulletproof exercise routine. We also cover the flip side of over-exercising and its impact on fertility and our periods.  We also cover the interesting area of training and the menstrual cycle.  Is there a better time to do higher intensity or lower intensity exercise in different phases of our menstrual cycle? Tune in to find out!

Links for today's episode

• Follow Courtenay on Instagram @her.exercise.physiology
• Listen to Court on Season 2 Episode 32  - Excercise when trying to conceive and Pregnant with Courtenay Polock AEP

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.

Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.
 

Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://thedietologist.com.au/free

Website: thedietologist.com.au 

Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call 

Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  

Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian 

Twitter: @the_dietologist 

 
Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner! 

Today I give you a full breakdown of our innovative and exciting program Fertility 360! If you have been wondering if this program is for you then listen in! We cover: 

• Who is Fertility360 for? 
• Who is Fertility360 NOT for?
• What key areas do we cover in the program? 
• What's included in each module? 
• What has changed and improved from Round 1 based on your feedback? 
•  How will Fertility360 help you on this journey to grow your family! 

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.

Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.
 

Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://thedietologist.com.au/free

Website: thedietologist.com.au 

Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call 

Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  

Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian 

Twitter: @the_dietologist 

 
Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner! 

Today we speak to Dr Kayva Chaganti a GP-Obstetrician with an interest in preconceptions in pregnancy health  AND contributor to our innovative program Fertility360! We speak to  Kayva about her personal story with trying to conceive, IVF and pregnancy, and how important a multi-disciplinary team was in her care, and - of course - the critical role of a regular GP when trying to conceive!

Links for today's episode

• Follow Dr Kavya on Instagram @twoaussiedoctors
• For more tips on finding a regular GP check out this post from Dr Kavya: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVRiPu0P1iQ/

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.

Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.
 

Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://thedietologist.com.au/free

Website: thedietologist.com.au 

Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call 

Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  

Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian 

Twitter: @the_dietologist 

 
Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner! 

This week I talk about the struggle with trying to conceive and still enjoying your life! I share my top tips on how do you find the middle ground, and how to avoid the nosy family and friends asking about why you're avoiding the champagne and how to strike some kind of balance!

If you missed last week's episode on perfectionism and TTC go back! These two episodes are like peas and carrots, they go together.... link below! 

Links for today's episode

• My blog post on how to come up with excuses to avoid alcohol here.
• Listen to last week's episode - Letting go of perfectionism when it comes to your fertility diet | Episode 62 
• Listen to Food Safety in Pregnancy with Kaylee Slater APD | Episode 55

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.

Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.
 

Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://thedietologist.com.au/free

Website: thedietologist.com.au 

Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call 

Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  

Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian 

Twitter: @the_dietologist 

 
Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner! 

This week I talk about the psychological impact of striving to  be "perfect" in your fertility journey. When it comes to diet, perfectionism can affect your social life, relationships and overall mental health. I share my top tips on the best way to work through changing your health and lifestyle to optimise fertility, and letting GO of perfectionism so you can avoid the dark downside of striving for the non-existent "perfect" fertility diet.

Links for today's episode

• The 4 Fertility Diet Mistakes you are Making is my FREE 1-hour masterclass and Q&A session with the director of The Dietologist, Stefanie Valakas,  Save your seat here. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/12/ok9plu5

Welcome to Fertility Friendly Food The Podcast!

I'm Stefanie, expert fertility dietitian and nutritionist, founder of The Dietologist, here to help inspire and empower you with factual nutrition information about women's and men's health, hormones and fertility & pregnancy. A virtual nutrition practice dedicated to women’s health, fertility & pregnancy.

Book a session with The Dietologist team to work on optimising your chances of conceiving using effective dietary and lifestyle strategies here.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is not to be replaced by personalised medical or dietetic advice, please speak to your health care professional before making any diet or lifestyle changes. The Dietologist and its guests do not accept any liability for any harm or damages that occur from following any of the suggestions in these podcast episodes.
 

Download my FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://thedietologist.com.au/free

Website: thedietologist.com.au 

Want to work one-on-one? Apply for a Complimentary Discovery Call 

Instagram: @the_dietologist and @endo.dietitian  

Facebook: @thedietologist and @endo.dietitian 

Twitter: @the_dietologist 

 
Subscribe, leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts and share the podcast with your friends, family or partner!