This is not your regular episode! If you caught our last one, Episode 118, you're already in the know - it marked the end of our wild ride through Season 4 of  Fertility Friendly Food, the Podcast. In this episode, we're taking a nostalgic trip down memory lane. I'll spill the beans on why we kicked off this podcast in 2020, how it's grown and changed, and, of course, where we're headed to from here. A huge thank you to our listeners - one-time-only listeners, our binge listeners and the...

Can you believe it's almost the silly season already? Now, over here at The Dietologist, we get it. The holidays can stir up a whirlwind of emotions, especially when those well-meaning friends and family members just can't resist asking the age-old question: "When are you having a baby?" Tis also the season when our DMs start blowing up with messages like,  "Help! Another year's gone by, and my baby plans are still MIA!" The holidays are awesome, no doubt about it. There's more freedom,...

TW: This episode covers the topic of pregnancy loss. If this is not something you feel you should listen to today please skip this episode and listen to one of our previous episodes on Fertility Friendly Food! If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact The Pink Elephant Support Network. In your 40s, conceiving can be undeniably more challenging, but seeking early support is key. Whilst it isn't impossible, it is important to have healthy expectations and a plan in...

TW: This episode covers the topic of pregnancy loss. If this is not something you feel you should listen to today please skip this episode and listen to one of our previous episodes on Fertility Friendly Food! If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact The Pink Elephant Support Network. Did you know that in 2020, more than half of the first-time mums were in their 30s? This is a far cry from 15% before 1981, 23% in 1991, an even higher than just over 10 years ago in...

TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns are discussed. If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact the Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 46 73. Welcome back to Fertility Friendly Food, the Podcast! In this episode, we revisit the topic of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) with our special guest, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and health coach, Sarah King. If you missed our previous episode with Sarah on HA, we've linked it in the show notes...

This episode discusses a personal story. Every fertility story is different and unique. Please don't compare your own journey to our guest's story today and seek a professional health care team to support you on your own journey. This week, we're absolutely thrilled to introduce our special community guest on the podcast - Sarah @ceomumma on Instagram and founder of @mummyandh, a solo mum to the adorable two-year-old, Hartley. This episode is all about her incredible journey as a solo mumma...

TW: This episode talks about Eating Disorders and Mental Health. If this is not something you feel you should listen to today please skip this episode and listen to one of our previous episodes on Fertility Friendly Food! If you need immediate help for your mental health, please contact LifeLine on 13 11 14 , The Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673, or call a Beyond Blue Counsellor on 1300 22 4636. If you need emergency help, dial your local emergency number, for Australians dial 000. Welcome...

Continuing our PCOS mini-series with its third instalment, we're once again joined by our senior Team Dietitian, Candice Crellin APD, to share practical insights into enhancing our gut health and how we can actively influence PCOS Over the last five years, research has established a link between PCOS and shifts in gut microbiome composition. These changes are distinct to PCOS and extend far beyond weight! Tune in to learn more about the latest research and the strategies you can start to...

TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns are discussed. If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact the Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 46 73. In this episode, we are back on PCOS Awareness Monthwe're diving deep into the topic of weight loss in individuals with PCOS. Joining us again is our PCOS guru and team dietitian here at The Dietologist, Candice Crellin APD, who will help us navigate through the complexities of managing weight in...

TRIGGER WARNING: Eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns are discussed. If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact the Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 46 73. What's the best diet for PCOS? Keto? Low carb? Intermittent fasting? Or Low GI? Tune in to find out! As we dive into PCOS Awareness Month this September, we're excited to welcome back Candice Crellin, an Accredited Practising Dietitian & Nutritionist, and one of our Team Dietitians here at...

TW: This episode mentions pregnancy loss. If this is not something you feel you should listen to today please skip this episode and listen to one of our previous episodes on Fertility Friendly Food! If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact The Pink Elephant Support Network. Ever wondered if your fertility concerns may be inherited by your child? A question I personally get semi-regularly in our virtual clinic at The Dietologist. We're thrilled to welcome back Lucy...

Ditching meat and animal products is nothing all that new. But in the past few decades, there is an ever-increasing number of people choosing to go vegan, vegetarian or plant-based whether it be for religion, animal welfare, environmental & sustainability or health-related reasons. A common question we are asked here at The Dietologist is: A vegan or vegetarian diet helpful or harmful when it comes to fertility health? In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of vegan &...

In this special BONUS episode of Fertility Friendly Food - The Podcast, I reflect on my journey into my career as a fertility dietitian and how it has completely changed my life! It's a role that goes far beyond the ordinary – one that immerses you in the most intimate, and sometimes darkest, moments of people's lives. My experience as fertility dietitian is all about forging deep connections with those navigating fertility concerns, loss, and as well as watching dreams coming true! But...

Yep, you read that right, your diet & lifestyle BEFORE you even conceive your child can influence your grandchildren's health! How? A little something called, epigenetics!    In today's episode, I dive into what is epigenetics and how it impacts your baby's health journey. Together we uncover the secrets behind these little genetic switches that can make a big difference in your child's life & health, and your grandchildren's too! This is an absolute must-listen for all future...

Today, we're going to talk about how to involve your partner in pre-conception and fertility care from the get-go! Trying to get pregnant can be a very exciting time. Ideally, trying to conceive (TTC) should feel like something you're doing as a team (for those of you ith partners). But it isn't always simple and easy, and at times, it can put pressure on a relationship. Trust me, I've seen it all play out in consultations before! Though conception may be more physically involved for the...

TW: This episode mentions pregnancy loss and stillbirth. If this is not something you feel you should listen to today please skip this episode and listen to one of our previous episodes on Fertility Friendly Food! If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact The Pink Elephant Support Network. Today, we're joined by Lana Hirth APD, a pregnancy and postpartum dietitian who prides herself in providing evidence-based care in women's health, pregnancy and postpartum...

This episode discusses a personal story. Every fertility story is different and unique. Please don't compare your own journey to our guest's story today and seek a professional health care team to support you on your own journey. This week we are so excited to have another community guest on the podcast. Emma, a mum of two, joins us, and today we delve into her story and experiences with secondary infertility, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and her preconception journey. Emma's story...

In this episode, we explore how trying to conceive affects your sex life. Our guest, Amanda Grogan, a qualified counsellor specialising in sex and intimacy, shares her expertise and personal experience with endometriosis. We discuss common experiences of "scheduled" and less enjoyable sex during the journey of conception, along with tips to maintain a healthy sex life. We also explore strategies for individuals with endometriosis, vaginismus, and vulvodynia, providing ways to enjoy sex...

Fresh from attending the World Endometriosis Congress in Edinburgh, Scotland, where I presented my poster on The Role of The Dietitian in Endometriosis, in this episode, we discuss dietary recommendations for managing endometriosis symptoms based on the latest research. In this episode, I break down some of the most popular and common dietary approaches to endometriosis - the Mediterranean diet,the gluten-free diet, and the low FODMAP diet.  l also touch on dairy free and the impact of soy...

TW: This episode covers the topic of pregnancy loss and also features some baby cries & other delightful noises - we keep it authentic around here! If this is not something you feel you should listen to today please skip this episode and listen to one of our previous episodes on Fertility Friendly Food! If you need support, please seek the advice of your GP or contact The Pink Elephant Support Network. This episode discusses a personal story. Every fertility story is different and...

Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF) is a frustrating and challenging condition that affects some couples trying to conceive through IVF. The definition of RIF is 3 or more IVF attempts with good-quality embryos, this can be due to a number of factors, which we will discuss in today's episode. We are joined by our team dietitian at The Dietologist,  Kaylee Slater APD to discuss the latest studies on the vaginal microbiome and its association with unexplained RIF, as well as endometritis and...

If you have heard the comment "just relax" when trying to co nceive you probably rolled your eyes AND THEN maybe wondered what impact your stress really has on your fertility. Similarly, you may have wanted to know if mindfulness, meditation, and other self-care tools may actually improve your fertility outcomes. In today's episode, we are excited to be joined by Robyn Birkin. Robyn is a Certified Life Coach, Mind Body Practitioner and leading authority on emotional wellbeing for women...

Today’s episode is all about Gestational Diabetes or GD which can affect 15% of all pregnancies.  And whilst it can be totally manageable, a diagnosis of GD may change the way you thought your pregnancy might look and the way we support you as dietitians with your nutrition and lifestyle. We are excited to be joined by Helena McDonald APD on today's episode.  Helena is a dietitian that provides tailored nutrition services to women navigating their  gestational diabetes and postpartum...

It is true that male fertility is not always discussed as openly or frequently as female fertility. However, male fertility is just as common and just as much a part of the conversation. So in today's episode, we get a man's perspective who's lived through and living through infertility. We are honoured to have Jon Summers from Infertility Man and author of The Man’s Guide to Infertility. After having testicular cancer, Jon believed he could never have biological children. With his wife...