Ep 75: PCOS and Fertility with Dr. Lucky Sekhon

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The month of September is PCOS Awareness Month and, in today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, OBGYN and fertility specialist based in New York City, to discuss polycystic ovarian syndrome and her unconventional approach to the disorder. We also dive a little deeper into the emotional impact of PCOS and the loss of control that patients often feel when diagnosed during their fertility journey, with Dr. Sekhon emphasizing the importance of reframing it as an ‘alternate state of being’ rather than a disease. We also share our expertise in nutrition, mental health, and physical health, weighing in on the roles that whole foods, perspective, and exercise play in the treatment and management of this confusing and complex alternative state of being. Tune in today to learn more!

October 7, 2021

Ep 74: Vaccination and Pregnancy with Dr. Lucky Sekhon

The COVID-19 vaccine is raising a lot of questions and anxiety, but it is particularly pertinent to …

September 30, 2021

Ep 73: PCOS Nutrition with Melissa Groves Azzaro

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So often when women struggle with their fertility, they are told to follow treatments that may not work for their bodies. Perhaps they are told to lose weight or live healthier, but for many women, this is not enough. Melissa Groves Azzaro is an integrative dietician who helps women with hormone imbalances, PCOS, and fertility issues regain their periods and get pregnant naturally. Through her functional approach to figure out the root cause of infertility issues, Melissa is able to tailor nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle plans to meet her clients’ needs. In this episode, we talk about what PCOS is and the various ways it can manifest. Because it is a syndrome, it can present itself differently in everyone and we get to her some great nutritional advice for those who have the condition. Of course, there is no universal diet or lifestyle plan, but there are some principles that can help women across the board. Our conversation also touches on the importance of balance, some supplements Melissa typically recommends to her patients, and the value of using a food-first approach. Tune in today to hear it all.

September 16, 2021

Ep 72: Real Food for Pregnancy with Lily Nichols

Choosing to follow a healthy diet should be pretty straightforward, right? But with all the …

September 9, 2021

Ep 71: Support for Donor-Assisted Families with Nancy Kaufman

Many parents who pursue donor-assisted reproduction often feel alone in their journey, but the …

August 12, 2021

Ep 70: Growing Nutritional Knowledge to Reduce Stress During Your Fertility Journey with Erin Parekh

Today, we speak with holistic nutritionist and women’s wellness expert, Erin Parekh, who …

August 5, 2021

Ep 69: A Holistic Approach to Women’s Health with Dr. Anna Barbieri of TārāMD

So much of women’s health is based solely on conventional medicine, leaving little room for other …

July 29, 2021

Ep 68: Normalizing Third-Party Reproduction and Adoption with Lori Metz, LCSW, CCM, BC-TMH

Every child will eventually ask the question, “Where do babies come from?” Your answer will have a …

July 22, 2021

Ep 67: Nutrition, Fertility, and Personal Health with RMA Patient, Nicole

There’s plenty of information out there on the health challenges that accompany being overweight, …

July 15, 2021

Ep 66: The Japanese Art of Grieving A Miscarriage

Part of what makes people in the US feel so alone after a miscarriage is that we have no cultural …

July 8, 2021