In today’s episode, I talk about the role that blood sugar plays in fertility.

Learn the relationship between high cortisol and insulin resistance, and why we don't want to over-restrict carbs.

Find out the signs of imbalanced blood sugar and what you can do to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

• The role of blood sugar in fertility

• When to get a continuous glucose monitor for fertility

• What the signs of imbalanced blood sugar are

• Why it is important to maintain a balanced blood sugar level

• How cortisol is linked to fertility

• The primary cause of gestational diabetes

• How to support healthy blood sugar levels

"Blood sugar regulation is crucial for egg quality and a healthy pregnancy." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Tune in to learn my top tips for managing endometriosis holistically.

One-third of infertility cases are thought to involve endometriosis.

Learn symptoms, triggers, and how to manage endometriosis with more than birth control and pain medication.

"A major part of supporting estrogen balance is supporting gut health." - Brooke Boskovich.

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PCOS is the most common cause of female fertility challenges.

In this episode, I explain how to find your root cause drivers of PCOS and how to best manage it.

Listen to this episode to learn which types of PCOS you have and the risk factors of PCOS for fertility and overall health if it’s not managed accordingly.

"PCOS is responsible for up to 90% of ovulatory disorders." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Host Brooke Boskovich has Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Celiac’s Disease.

She knows from firsthand experience that treating Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and other autoimmune disorders requires a personalized approach. 

Listen to this episode to learn how Hashimoto's Thyroiditis affects fertility, how to manage Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and what biological factors activate autoimmunity.

• What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

• How to manage Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

• Does Hashimoto's Thyroiditis affect fertility

• How to support quieting your body's attack on the thyroid

• What turns on autoimmunity

"Having thyroid antibodies is an independent risk factor for pregnancy complications." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Folate is an unnecessarily controversial nutrient.

In this episode, I explain why we need folic acid and the difference between folate and folic acid.

Learn how folate works with other nutrients, which foods have folate, and the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid.

• What the difference is between folate and folic acid

• Why we need folate

• How folate works with other nutrients

• Which foods have folates

• What the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid are

"Folic acid supplementation and unmetabolized folic acid have been associated with increased risk for allergic diseases." - Brooke Boskovich.

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How do we know if our egg quality is improving?

And even before that, how do we know if our egg quality needs to be improved?

In this episode, you will learn what signs mean that your egg quality needs a boost.

Listen in to learn how oxidative stress and your diet can affect your egg quality and how long it takes to see notable changes.

• How to tell if egg quality is improving

• Is AMH comparable to checking egg quality

• How to know if egg quality needs improving

• What the luteal phase tells us about egg quality

• How long does it take to see improvement in egg quality

• How to reduce oxidative stress and it’s impact on egg quality

"Improving egg quality decreases chromosomal abnormalities that lead to DNA damage." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Fat can be a confusing topic in the world of fertility.

In this episode, I explain why you need fats for fertility.

I also share where you can get these fats from foods.

Learn which fats are best for fertility, which vitamins are fat-soluble, and how much omega-3 and omega-6 you should consume to improve your fertility.

• Is eating fat good for fertility

• Where to get fat from food

• What happens when fat and cholesterol intake is restricted

• How does fat help with nutrient absorption

• Which vitamins are fat-soluble

• What fatty acids we can only get from food

• Are seed oils bad

• How to decrease omega-6 fat intake

• Which plant foods have omega-3 fatty acids

"The effect that saturated fat has on health and fertility depends on what other nutrients are present and the distribution of macronutrients also matters." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Understanding our bodies' nutrient needs can be challenging even without the added complication of an impending pregnancy.

In this episode, I explain the differences between plant and animal proteins.

I also explain the role of proteins and amino acids in the fertility process and share where to find these nutrients in your diet.

• Is a vegan diet conducive to fertility

• How do animal products affect fertility

• What is the difference between protein from

  animals versus plants

• Why is vegetable protein harder to digest

• What role do amino acids play in fertility

• How much protein do vegetarians need

• Which foods are high in protein

"There is evidence showing the risks of under-eating animal products on fertility and fetal development." - Brooke Boskovich.

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In this episode, you’ll learn what a holistic approach to IVF can look like, who it can work for, and what you can do to support IVF outcomes.

There are plenty of internal and external factors to consider when deciding whether or not to move forward with IVF and in this episode, we cover all the options.

Listen in to learn what a holistic approach to IVF is, what the timeline should look like when preparing for IVF, and how to nourish your nervous system overall to create the optimal environment for pregnancy.

Show Notes:

• What a holistic approach to IVF looks like
• Is IVF the only option for people with PCOS
• How to prepare your body for IVF
• What is the timeline for IVF preparation
• Can your egg quality improve
• Does sperm quality factor into successful IVF
• Which supplements support mitochondrial health
• How to nourish the nervous system

"There is absolutely a time and place for IVF but it is used prematurely way too often." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Learn my top tips for supporting implantation.

If you are only focusing on the implantation window once you are trying to conceive you have missed a lot of opportunities to actually support implantation.

Listen to learn more about the role of nutrition and lifestyle during the two week wait and throughout the entire cycle for supporting implantation.

"You can make the biggest impact on implantation by focusing on nutrition and lifestyle that works for your body for a minimum of three to four months prior to conception.” - Brooke Boskovich.

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