Episodes
This week's episode is an excerpt from our ever popular Fertility Confidence Bootcamp. We're chatting all things cervical mucus like why it's important and when to track. But we're also talking going through a basic hormone lesson 101.  Our next Fertility Confidence Bootcamp is starting Nov 27 2023, if you haven't joined us before now is the time. You can save your spot at www.kelseyduncan.com/bootcamp-registration. 
Published 11/07/23
We're back! I'm so happy to welcome Dr. Leah Gordon to the Fertility Confidence Podcast to share her personal and clinical wisdom around male factor infertility. Male infertility is on the rise, and we both agree that this topic isn't spoken about nearly enough in the fertility space. Dr. Leah shares her personal fertility journey with male factor infertility, what testing to advocate for and questions to ask along your journey, as well as her top tips when it comes to influencing sperm...
Published 10/31/23
So often when it comes to our health we're skipping steps and often forgetting the basics. On this week's episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast we're talking all about what you should be considering before you actually start taking supplements to help boost your fertility. This is why often times what you're trying isn't working, and ultimately you end up wasting time, money and hope on strategies that weren't right for you.  Ready to go deeper? Schedule your free Clarity Call to see...
Published 09/20/23
This week's Ask Kelsey question is: Are my short cycles a fertility problem?   We're going to cover: What is considered a short cycle When are short cycles an issue, and when may they not actually be a problem What labs or testing should be done to understand if your short cycle is a clue to your fertility struggles   If this is you and you're ready to get a better understanding of your fertility and have solutions that are going to bring you closer to making a baby, schedule a free...
Published 09/12/23
This week's episode we make a clear distinction between what is toxic positivity and the alternative to working on your fertility mindset in a powerful and constructive way. Teaching our clients it's not about just putting a smile on their face no matter what, and how working on mindset is a key tool in their treatment plan. Ready to dig deeper on your fertility journey, book a free Clarity Call to see if Fertility Confidence Method is a good fit for you at...
Published 09/05/23
In this week's episode I got to sit down with Dr. Kela Smith and chat all things hormones. We covered how to know when your hormones need to be investigated, her favourite testing to use on clients, and her PUZZLE method to help balance hormones, quickly. Dr. Kela kindly offered our listeners a copy of her Cycle Optimizing Quick Start Guide and 7-day access to her Solving Infertility summit through the link: https://www.coachkela.com/fertility-confidence
Published 08/29/23
In this week's Ask Kelsey episode we're chatting about specific fertility labs and the importance of timing those labs properly. Too many times we have women come to join us inside Fertility Confidence Method happy to finally have some labs done, only to be told that those labs weren't done at the appropriate time. Use this episode to help you advocate for proper test timing!
Published 08/22/23
This week's episode is for all of you out there who feel like they are doing all of the things and still not getting pregnant. We're going to chat about why it's not as simple as we think (and how I'd love to be out of a job), what we can do when we're at a place in the plan when it's time to make a shift, and a game changer tip for you. If you've been copy-pasting your fertility plan from the internet and nothing has worked so far, it's probably time to get more specific and dig deeper. I...
Published 08/15/23
This week's episde is an Ask Kelsey! We're chatting all things AFC: what is it, why do you want to advoate for it, and how to properly test it.   The fertility journey can be tough, but especially as a superwoman. Come find out 3 things Superwomen are missing when they're struggling to get pregnant in my new masterclass. Register at https://downloads.kelseyduncan.com/fertilitysuperwoman.
Published 08/08/23
This week's episode is a hot button topic. I want you to really think long and hard when you listen today... when was the last time you truly felt pure joy? Something I noticed with my clients is the lack of joy and pleasure they have in their lives while they're in the thick of their TTC journey. Everything revolves around getting pregnant. Today I share a little bit of my personal journey with recognizing lack of joy in my life and how I've decided to reclaim joy and pleasure for myself....
Published 08/01/23
In this week's episode I'm sharing with you a new way to work with me launching August 7th 2023, Path to Parenthood. Path to Parenthood covers 4 big fertility mistakes we see inside the community and the steps to start taking now to change the path you're currently walking.  You can join me inside Path to Parenthood at https://call.kelseyduncan.com/ptp
Published 07/25/23
This week's episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast is going to help you uncovered your next steps if your semen analysis shows a low sperm count.   We're chatting all about: What testing you should advocate for Why you shouldn't feel discouraged My top four tips to shifting those numbers in the right direction
Published 07/18/23
This week's Ask Kelsey episode is a common question we get.  Do you often wonder if there's something you need to be doing after baby dancing to increase your chances? This Ask Kelsey is going to help you understand exactly what you need to do. Find out more inside!
Published 07/11/23
This week's episode shares a wonderful success story of getting pregnant after 40 with metabolic health coach and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, Maja Miller. Maja is the founder of Maja Miller Wellness, and helps successful and ambitious professionals heal their bodies from the inside out. She was able to use to knowledge to help guide herself through her fertility journey and recorded this episode with me and her brand new baby boy!   In this episode we chat about a whole...
Published 06/27/23
Welcome back to another episode of Ask Kelsey. This question comes from one of our listeners, and she asks:   My BBT dips in my luteal phase, is that bad?   I'm going to share some insights into how to read your BBT chart, what is "normal", and putting all this information together!   You can submit your questions to be answered on the podcast at https://calls.kelseyduncan.com/askkelsey   If you're ready to go deeper, schedule a free Clarity Call with my Fertility Advisors to see if...
Published 05/26/23
Trigger Warning: Miscarriage.   Today's episode comes after helping a couple of our clients move through a recent loss. The reality is, miscarriage is often still completely brushed off in mainstream medicine. So I wanted to share a few of the things we help our clients advocate for, regardless if they've had 1 loss or multiple losses.   If you're looking for this type of support and to have a plan in place to help you on your fertility journey, you can book a free Clarity Call to see if...
Published 05/23/23
In this week's episode of Ask Kelsey, a question from Instagram:   Can I exercise during my two week wait?   Find out some of the interesting research in this quick answer. Remember, if you want to ask a question for the Ask Kelsey segment you can do so at https://call.kelseyduncan.com/askkelsey
Published 05/19/23
In this week's episode we cover what you can do while you wait for your fertility clinic referral. The short answer: if your gut is telling you to be proactive, let's follow it. I share with you my top three tips of how to use this time wisely, especially if you feel like you aren't currently getting the support from your care team on your fertility journey. Ready to go deeper? Schedule a clarity call to see if working together is the next best step for you over at...
Published 05/16/23
Welcome to our new podcast segment, Ask Kelsey! Where I take your questions and answer them using the science and my clinical experience. This week's questions comes from an instagram follower and she wants to know "why do I get egg white cervical mucus but not ovulate?". Want to send in a question for Ask Kelsey? Head over to https://downloads.kelseyduncan.com/askkelsey  Make sure you subscribe to not miss any of our full length episode or new Ask Kelsey segments!
Published 05/05/23
This week's episode goes out to our ladies who are navigating the world of surrogacy and donor eggs. One thing I've noticed since going through this particular part of the fertility experience with clients is there is not nearly enough resources out there. That's why I was so excited to connect with Leia Swanburg, founder and CEO of Canadian Fertility Consulting.    She is surrogate herself, and advocate for women both in the surrogacy and egg donation space here in Canada. She shares her...
Published 05/02/23
This week's episode is a special one. I finally got to sit down and have a very candid conversation with a friend of mine, Katie Stewart.   Katie is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Founder of The Clear Skin Solution. She specializes in helping adult women (who've tried everything under the sun) clear up their chronic breakouts through her root cause approach.   We got to chat about all things acne, what that has to do with your hormones, your gut, and your fertility.   You can...
Published 04/25/23
This week's episode is for the dudes... how can we get those swimmers swimming better!   We cover: How to know if your motility is good or needs some work Modifiable risk factors that may be negatively impacting sperm motility 3 ways to help improve sperm motility to improve your chances of conceiving   Give this one a listen and then share it with your partners.   If you're ready to go deeper and get support - for both you and your partner - on your fertility journey, schedule a call...
Published 04/18/23
This week's episode is covering all things emotions.   Why it's important to process your emotions How building emotional stability can improve your fertility journey The way in which suppressed emotions manifest on our bodies   Haunani Ramil is our resident Fertility Confidence Method Mindset Coach, as well as a Certified Mindset and Holistic Health Coach.  Haunani has a background in Integrative Nutrition and holds a Bachelor's in Food Science and Human Nutrition-Dietetics. Haunani is...
Published 04/11/23
Everytime you hit up Google for a fertility recommendation you likely hear about another pill or potion you should be taking. Overtime, your pill box may start to grow.. and eventually you may not even know what you're taking or why. Sound familiar? In this episode I'm sharing with you 3 of my most recommend non-pill fertility support tools. Want to score 10% of a Orion red light therapy device to help boost egg quality, sperm quality, reduce inflammation, balance hormones, and so much more?...
Published 04/04/23
This week's episode is a bit of a rant about the glorification of self care. When we're talking about a fertility journey, we definitely need self care but we also need to embrace the fact that it may look different now than it did 10 years ago.   Today I share with you some of my own thoughts and feelings around self care and some journal prompts to help you rediscover what self care means to you.
Published 03/28/23