Weight loss surgery is a huge change for your body to undergo... So how exactly does it impact your fertility and chances of conceiving in the future? Let's find out!

Today I'm joined by Accredited Practising Dietitian Lara Mathers, who specialises in weight loss surgery, to dive into the effects of weight loss surgery on nutrient requirements, fertility, and your chances of falling pregnant later on!

We discuss the dietary changes and nutrient requirements after weight loss surgery, bust three of the most common myths around the different surgery options, and discover whether weight loss surgery makes it more difficult to conceive down the track!

You can find Lara on Instagram at @weightloss_surgerydt or via her website here.

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  

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Twitter: @the_dietologist 

 
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Today we're diving into the many questions that come up around the contraceptive pill, and in particular coming off the pill! I answer all you questions, including:

• How should you come off the pill?
• When should you expect your period to return?
• Does the pill impact fertility?
• How to managing symptoms like acne, hair growth and mood swings in your transition off the pill, and
• Optimising fertility while coming off the pill.

If you're on the pill, considering transitioning off hormonal contraception, or thinking of trying for a baby and want to know your options, this episode has all the answers you're looking for!

If you need a little extra support in meeting your nutrient needs when trying to conceive while coming off the pill, book in for our Express Prenatal Supplement Consultation today!

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 through 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! 

Do you struggle with hair loss? And are you at a loss to understand why (pardon the pun)? Well today, I'm joined by Kaylee Slater APD to talk all things hair loss.

We discuss what causes hair loss, and give you some effective nutrition strategies to reduce it.
Plus, we answer the question: how much hair loss is normal?

We cover nutrition tips to optimise hair health, as well as the reasons behind hair loss in the post-partum period, or as the result of hormonal fluctuations.  If you want to optimise your chances of achieving strong, healthy, luscious locks, this is the episode for you!

You can find Kaylee on Instagram at @grownutrition.au.

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 through 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! 

Have you got questions about optimising your fertility using dietary and lifestyle strategies? Well in today's episode, I'm answering all the commonly asked fertility questions I'm asked daily! We dive into whether vegetarian and vegan diets are appropriate when trying to conceive, the role of omega-3s in pregnancy, first trimester nutrition tips, fertility screening and more...

It's a must-listen for anything trying to conceive, or thinking of starting a family in the future!

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 through 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! 

Choline... What is it, and why is it so important for fertility?

If you're thinking of starting a family, pregnant or trying to conceive, I'm willing to bet you've heard about the importance of folate (or folic acid) in supporting the future health of your unborn baby. But have you heard of Choline?

This nutrient is arguably just as important, yet its importance is super underestimated...

Today we discuss the risks associated with not meeting your Choline requirements, food sources of Choline, whether you should be supplementing with it, and how it works alongside Folate to protect you and your baby!

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 through 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! 

Can coeliac disease affect your fertility? You might be surprised to find the answer is, indeed, yes it can - coeliac disease can have a significant impact on your fertility and chances of conceiving. So what exactly is coeliac disease, and what's its relationship with fertility?

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode briefly talks about miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

Today I'm joined by Accredited Practising Dietitian Sally Marchini, to dive into the ways coeliac disease can impact both your health, and fertility.

You can find Sally on Facebook at Marchini Nutrition or at her website here. You can check our her Be Well Gluten Free Facebook group here too.

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 through 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 answer all your commonly-asked questions about endo! The Q&A covers all things endometriosis, including: 

• Pros and cons of certain diets for managing endometriosis
•  The "best" diet for endo
• Should you go vegetarian or vegan if you struggle with endo?
• Do you need to eat regular or organic produce?
• Tips for post-operation recovery
• Busting inflammation myths
• The different dietary needs for endo vs adenomyosis
• Is daily bloating normal?

Read more about the best diet for endo here.

Or, sign up for my FREE upcoming webinar, The Top 5 Diet Mistakes to Avoid for Endometriosis & Fertility!
You've got two chances to attend live:
- Tuesday 14th September at 7pm AEST, or
- Thursday 16th September at 10am AEST

It's full of effective, practical strategies to optimise your health and fertility, and manage endo symptoms! Save your seat now!

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 through 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! 

Can stress and mental health struggles contribute to fertility complications? And, in turn, can fertility struggles compromise your mental health?

It's a chicken-and-egg scenario, but it's clear to see: there's a strong link between mental health and fertility outcomes.  

Today I'm joined by psychologist Alisha Polsen, to dive into the link between physical and mental health, and the importance of developing proactive strategies to improve our mental health and fertility outcomes.

You can find Alisha on Instagram at @a.p.psychology or visit her website here.

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses miscarriage and pregnancy loss and mental health.

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 through 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! 

Most of us know that toxins and chemicals can negatively impact fertility... but do you know just how common these endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are in your everyday life?

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode talks about miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

Today I'm joined by Embryologist and Fertility Educator Lucy Lines, to dive into the surprising ways you're being exposed to these chemicals, and the effects they can have on fertility. We discuss simple, practical tips to reduce your exposure and potential harms to your fertility!

You can find Lucy on Instagram at @twolinesfertility and @futurefertilitysafe or at her website here. You can check our her toxins and fertility masterclass here.

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 through 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! 

Have you ever wondered how diabetes, insulin resistance and high blood glucose levels can affect your fertility?

Today I'm joined by Accredited Practising Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Larissa Telfer to dive into the different impacts type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes can have on both female and male fertility. We talk about risk factors for gestational diabetes, and share dietary and lifestyle strategies for optimising your fertility with diabetes!

You can find Larissa on Instagram at @prenatal_dietitian or check out her website here.

Read more about the impact of diabetes on fertility here.

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 through 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!