The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

We talk about women's preconception care all the time — but sperm health plays an equally important role in fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and the lifelong health of your baby.

In this episode, Brooke shares how male preconception care influences conception success, miscarriage risk, and even your child's long-term well-being. You'll learn what impacts sperm DNA, why sperm counts are declining, and the simple, science-backed ways to improve sperm health naturally.

"Sperm health isn't just about getting pregnant — it shapes the health of your future baby for a lifetime." - Brooke Boskovich.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why sperm health is just as important as egg quality for fertility and healthy pregnancy outcomes

• How sperm carries epigenetic information that influences your baby's metabolism and long-term health

• The global 50% decline in sperm counts since the 1970s and what it means for men's health

• The role of oxidative stress and DNA fragmentation in poor sperm quality and miscarriage risk

• How smoking, alcohol, stress, poor diet, and toxin exposure damage sperm DNA

• Why obesity and nutrient deficiencies alter sperm DNA methylation and fertility potential

• The optimal semen parameters to look for (count, motility, morphology, DNA fragmentation) — and why most labs use outdated ranges

• How long it takes to see results — sperm regenerates every 74 days

• Simple nutrition and lifestyle strategies to boost sperm health:

• Eat fatty fish for omega-3s

• Prioritize sleep and strength training

• Get more vitamin C, zinc, and selenium

• Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and tight clothing

• Ditch plastics and synthetic fragrances

• How a personalized preconception supplement plan can fill nutrient gaps and reduce oxidative stress

• Why male preconception care is essential for faster conception, lower miscarriage risk, and your baby's lifelong health

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Welcome back to Season Two of The Fertility Dietitian Podcast!

In this episode, we're breaking down how to improve egg quality naturally — using evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle habits, and key supplements to support your fertility health.

You'll learn how your mitochondria, oxidative stress, and immune system directly impact egg quality and reproductive longevity, and what you can start doing today to strengthen your fertility foundation.

If you've been told that you *can't* change your egg quality — this episode will show you why that's outdated, and how real science says otherwise.

"When mitochondrial outputs drop, eggs struggle with spindle formation, chromosomal segregation, and early embryo development." - Brooke Boskovich

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How mitochondrial health drives egg quality and fertility potential
• Why oxidative stress can damage eggs — and how to lower it
• The link between the immune system and ovarian health
• Nutrition and lifestyle changes that boost fertility
• The most effective egg-quality supplements (CoQ10, melatonin, NAC, inositol)
• How sleep, exercise, and stress balance improve reproductive health

Supplements Mentioned:

• CoQ10 (Ubiquinol form)
• Myo-Inositol
• Melatonin
• NAC (N-acetyl cysteine)
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Polyphenol-rich foods: berries, pomegranate, olive oil, cocoa, herbs, green tea

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Protein is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood macronutrients in the fertility world.

In this episode, I explain the common protein mistake that is silently sabotaging your fertility.

Listen in to learn the science behind protein, the best sources for protein, and how to increase your protein intake.

• How can protein intake affect fertility

• What does the body do when it senses undernourishment

• How are progesterone levels altered by protein

• What is the science behind protein

• How does protein help with hormones

• What are the best sources of protein

• How much protein do you need

• Ways to get protein if you eat plant-based

• How to increase protein intake

"Most of the women I work with are significantly under-eating protein." - Brooke Boskovich.

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Christina and her husband had been trying to get pregnant for about three years before we met.

Christina shares her experience in the Master Your Fertility Program and how adding to your support team can benefit the ultimate outcome of having a healthy baby.

Listen to this episode to learn how nutrition and lifestyle changes helped Christina with her chronic headaches, increase her body temperature, and finally take home a healthy baby boy.

"Everything happens for a reason because it led me to Brooke." - Christina.

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Christine is a graduate of the Master Your Fertility Program.

She and her husband tried naturally for years before joining the MYF program.

Christine had worked with other providers on gut health, but there were missing pieces for fertility support.

Listen in to learn the biggest changes Christine & her husband made on their journey to the BFP.

"Believing in yourself, following the plan, going all in, and having someone that you can trust would be the things that I would have done sooner if I had known." - Christine.

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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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