Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, is a functional nutritionist who specializes in fertility and preconception health. She is the author of 9 Months Is Not Enough: The Ultimate Pre-pregnancy Checklist to Create a Baby-Ready Body and Build Generational Health. She is also the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. She also has a master’s degree in nutrition; extensive training as a doula, yoga teacher, and personal trainer;...

“I would love to start eating healthier but I just don’t have enough time” I hear this SO often. But the truth is, we all have 24 hours in a day. In this episode I share my practical tips and tricks for how to schedule time for your healthy habits because if we don’t make time for them, they don’t end up happening.  Listen in to hear me share: Why you need to create time in your schedule for your healthy habitsThe power of a calendar auditHow to set long-term goals and working backwardsThe...

For the past decade, Sarit has worked as a healer and coach, helping people heal and transform their lives. Sarit has studied various healing techniques and methodologies including analytical reflexology, and analytical crystal stone healing.  Through her work with hundreds and hundreds of clients, Sarit has developed a unique approach to working with people. Guided by her intuition, Sarit strives to uncover the unique healing path that each person requires. Sarit is an expert at uncovering...

In today’s solo episode I’m doing a deep dive on everything you need to know about getting pregnant with PCOS! This topic is obviously near and dear to my heart, because after experiencing infertility with PCOS, I used nutrition and lifestyle changes to manage my PCOS symptoms, get pregnant naturally, and achieve my dreams of becoming a mother! And I want you to know how to do it too.  In today’s episode I cover: The 6 things that need to happen in order for you to get pregnantThe most common...

"Oftentimes, it's really about making tiny and doable changes that they will consistently do to be successful." Nomi Levy is a double board-certified nutritionist and health and wellness coach, affiliated with Duke Integrative Medicine at Duke University.  She holds a Masters of Science in Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Her undergraduate and graduate research topics have included the psychology of long term weight-loss maintenance and the role of nutrition in ADHD.  She has a private...

Meditation has been one of the most incredible tools in my life when it comes to supporting both my mental and physical health. There are so many benefits to meditation, but getting started with it can be really overwhelming if you’ve never tried before (or even if you have tried before and hated it, like I did). This episode will give you practical guidance on how to start a meditation practice, plus go through tons of different modalities of meditation to help you find the one that works...

Gabrielle Moskovitz is a therapist at Collaborative Minds Psychotherapy specializing in maternal mental health. She is passionate about advocating for women's mental health access with issues such as infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum anxiety and depression, and struggles with motherhood. Gabrielle is currently pursuing a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMHC) through PSI. Follow along @thecheftherapist on Instagram for tips, resources, and personal stories.  Listen in to hear...

My TTC (trying to conceive) journey the second time around was a world of a difference compared to my journey TTC for the first time. Mostly because I was armed with knowledge and was super prepared going in!  In this episode I’m sharing the 8 things I did to prep my body for pregnancy when I was trying to get pregnant for the second time.  Listen in to hear me share: Checking my PCOS status through bloodwork and ultrasounds before TTC How I changed my diet when trying to get pregnantMy...

Pessy Schwartz, FAE is a certified fertility awareness and reproductive health educator. She's also a kallah teacher and life coach and brings these skills together, blending the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual dimensions of full cyclical healing and reclamation. Listen in to hear Pessy Share: Her own journey into cyclical living and what sparked her interest in really living in sync with her own cycleThe 4 different phases of our cycle How to really embrace the luteal and...

One of the most common blocks I see holding women back from taking care of their health is guilt. Even though we know logically that we need to put our own oxygen mask on first, and that taking care of ourselves is what allows us to take care of others, I see so many women struggling with feeling guilty when it comes to really taking the time, energy, money, and effort to take care of themselves.  Listen in to this episode to hear me share: My own personal experience with feeling guilty about...

Jessie Jaskulsky is the owner of Surrogacy Simplified, a surrogacy consulting and white glove concierge that guides Intended Parents through the entire process of surrogacy. Jessie is a former Intended Parent and now has two daughters through surrogacy. Jessie founded Surrogacy Simplified as a way to elevate Intended Parents' experience with surrogacy and ensure all of her clients have an amazing journey knowing that all details, both big and small, are attended to. Listen in to hear Jessie...

Lindsey Lusson is Registered Dietitian who specializes in disordered eating and infertility. She has both personal and professional experience with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) or period loss related to over exercise and under eating. Her experience led her to become passionate about educating and empowering others to advocate for their health and take charge of their fertility through proper nutrition. She has helped over 250 women recover cycles and restore their fertility naturally. Listen...

In today’s solo episode I’m doing something a little bit different- I’m answering YOUR questions that you’ve sent in and asked to be covered on the podcast! In today’s episode I answer: How to navigate healthy habits when your husband/people you live with don’t eat healthyHow to support adrenal (non-insulin resistant) PCOS?The number one (or 4) things I’d recommend to someone trying to conceiveHow to navigate Shabbos when trying to eat healthy If you love this special Q + A episode, let me...

Lindsay Dalton is a Menstrual Cycle and Feminine Embodiment coach, and Founder of Where the Wild Women Are, a community centred around connecting on a deeper level to our cyclical wisdom, the rhythm of the earth’s seasons and our own intuition.  Lindsay’s work has been grounded in supporting women with reclaiming the rites of passage and to discover their inner power.  Lindsay She has held space for hundreds of women for over a decade in her role as a birthkeeper (doula), and breastfeeding...

This one is for my endo warriors! Endometriosis can be an overwhelming diagnosis to get, but for many women it’s a journey to even get a diagnosis in the first place! Since one of the main symptoms is pain in the uterine/pelvic region (especially during your period) women with endo are often dismissed as just having run-of-the-mill cramps and told it’s normal. But endometriosis is actually a serious condition where endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus and comes with a number of...

Motivation is awesome. It can inspire us, fill us with hope, and push us to take action. But it's fleeting. Motivation comes and goes in waves, so how can we take care of our health when we lack any motivation? In this episode I'll give you all the tips to stay consistent or jumpstart your healthy journey when motivation is MIA. Listen in to hear Lauren share: The 2 sources of motivationPractical steps you can take to reignite your motivationHow to get clear on the WHY behind taking care of...

Kaely McDevitt is a Registered Dietitian specializing in nutrition for women's health. She owns a virtual private practice where she and her team help their clients reclaim their energy, optimize fertility and overcome hormone symptoms through personalized nutrition. Having experienced the pitfalls of a conventional approach to women's health first hand, Kaely is passionate about empowering women to build health from a place of connection: to self, to nature and to community.  Listen in to...

Listen to hear Lauren Share: Why the number on the scale or BMI don’t tell the whole storyThe difference between losing muscle mass and fat massHow weight impacts our fertilityHow to lose fat and support your hormones at the same timeHow gut health impacts your ability to lose or gain weightThe connection between insulin resistance and weight gainWhy weight gain happens in women with PCOS, thyroid issues, post-menopause, and moreNine tips to help you with your weight loss goals while still...

Kendall is an Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in women’s hormonal health. She focuses on taking a natural approach to rebalancing the body by understanding the way women’s bodies were designed to function. She works in a functional medicine practice out of New York as a consultant and has her own functional and integrative nutrition practice online. She is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner, with graduate studies in family health, nutrition and environmental health at...

Anxiety is one of the most common struggles for women today, but most women don’t know that they can reduce their anxiety simply by changing their diet!  Listen in to hear Lauren share: Her personal experience with anxietyA bottom up approach to healing anxiety as opposed to a top down approachHow blood sugar balance affects anxietyThe interconnection between gut health and anxietyHow ovulation can support your mood and mental healthHow supporting your circadian rhythm will help regulate your...

Jessica Ofer, founder of Neshama Breathwork, is a trauma-informed breathwork & somatic healing coach devoted to helping heart-centered leaders ignite the purpose imprinted on their souls. Her soul-body-mind approach creates a haven for clients to reconfigure limiting beliefs & patterns, release traumas stored in the body and establish a deeper connection to their intuition. Her compassionate, grounding presence creates a haven for clients to heal emotional burdens, create...

2023 was a rough year for a lot of us. Lauren doesn’t hold back in this episode, sharing about how she felt like this year ended with her falling off the wagon in many areas related to her personal health and wellbeing. If you’re ready to start your year off on the right foot by setting goals and actually sticking to them, this episode is for you! Get ready for an episode filled with practical methods to embrace a healthier and more fulfilling year. From self-reflection to goal-setting,...

Are you struggling with how to navigate healthy eating habits with your kids? Wondering where the line is between helping them eat nutritious foods but worried about them developing food fears or disordered eating habits? Join us in this episode of 'About Health and Hormones' as Lauren Allen dives deep into the intricacies of this really important topic. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, Lauren shares practical tips to foster a positive relationship with food in...

Millie Schweky, PT, DPT, CPT is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in pelvic health for women. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she practices in Ra’anana and as well as virtually overseas. As a runner, strength trainer and mother, Millie understands what it takes to return to safe exercise after giving birth and is passionate about helping her patients return to their favorite activities as quickly and possible.  Listen in to hear Millie share: Who pelvic floor therapy is forThe Impact of...

There is so much noise out there when it comes to how nutrition can impact your fertility. Lauren wants to clear away the nonsense and bring you clarity when it comes to the myths out there on how food affects fertility. Listen in to hear Lauren share: The truth about when you can actually get pregnantThe science behind how gluten and dairy affect fertility The impact of gut health on fertility The impact of hormonal birth control pills on your fertility and nutrient absorptionThe issue with...