Ep 82: Understanding Mosaicism with Teresa Cacchione

One of the hottest topics in IVF is mosaic embryos, but not many of us understand what this means, …

December 9, 2021

Ep 81: Body Betrayal with Dr. Anna Flores Locke

Women from Latina and African-American communities are the least likely to seek medical advice when …

December 2, 2021

Ep 80: Food and Fertility with Chloe Lafosse

From a career in finance before her foray into food, facing her fertility battles and more, join us …

November 18, 2021

Ep 79: Positive Focus with Leo Skepi

When you are consumed with negative thoughts or going through a difficult time, it can be really …

November 4, 2021

Ep 78: Post Trauma Growth with Joelle Rabow Maletis

Trauma affects people in different ways. Just because something is not traumatic for some else, …

October 28, 2021

Ep 77: Mental Health and Conception and Pregnancy with Dr. Emily Watts

Mental health struggles are stigmatized and when women are pregnant or become mothers, these issues …

October 21, 2021

Ep 76: Single Parenthood by Choice with Dr. Rachel Gerber

A growing awareness that you don't need to have a partner in order to become a parent is changing …

October 14, 2021

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