IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) is a group of chronic inflammatory conditions that affect the digestive tract, including Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. In today's episode, I discuss IBD and its potential impacts on fertility. If you are planning to conceive and have IBD, it's important to discuss your concerns with your doctor. For those living with IBD,  and who also want to grow their family there are a number of considerations in regard to nutrient absorption, medications,...

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. Sadly 1 in 4 pregnancies, unfortunately, end with a loss. Recurrent miscarriage is characterised as 2-3 consecutive miscarriages and unfortunately affects 5% of couples wanting to...

In this episode we are joined by  Meta Getman  (pronounced May-da)  , a fertility coach who helps families who are exploring and/or facing a journey to parenthood they had never imagined: using donor eggs, donor sperm or donor embryo.  Through her work,  Meta helps her clients go from isolation, loneliness, and a deep-rooted fear of what’s next to hope, and confidence in whatever their next step is to becoming a parent. In this ultimate guide to donor conception episode, Meta discusses her...

Guys! Men! Gents! We need to talk about the frightening statistics on male fertility. There is a growing concern about the sharp decline in sperm count and quality particularly in the last 50 years. Why is this happening and what can you proactively implement into your own lifestyle to improve male fertility proactively?!?  Our Senior Dietitian Candice Crellin APD from The Dietologist team  gives us the lowdown on all things sperm health and male fertility. Want to ask us a question...

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 our first community guest on the podcast. Bec is mum to Audrey (8) and today we dive into her story and experiences to grow her family through lifestyle and fertility treatments for her much-longed for second child. We cover...

TW: This episode discusses disordered eating and eating disorders. If this is something that may affect you when listening, please skip this episode and listen to another episode of Fertility Friendly Food. We have all seen the rise in popularity of low-carb diets, keto, and paleo diets for health and particularly weight loss in recent years... but are they problematic for our fertility? I step you through the facts, the benefits and risks, and the current research on low-carb diets and...

IVF Medications and weight gain... is it a fact or an urban myth? If you are about to start your IVF Journey and are worried about weight gain, today we will look at some research and also discuss what we typically see in our virtual clinic at The Dietologist on the underlying causes of weight gain during IVF  Want to ask us a question and have it answered on the podcast? Ask Us Here! Want to be a community guest and share your story on the podcast? Apply Here Here’s what I mentioned in...

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As March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, we hope you are enjoying our Endometriosis Mini Series, shining a light on this chronic condition affecting 1 in 9 women and people born with ovaries. Waaaay back in Feburary 2020  I shared a bit about my own journey with endometriosis. So I thought it would be a good time to update you on my personal journey as an endo warrior! My story is not uncommon but it does highlight the journey to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery with endo! What I do...

In this week's episode, we are joined by IBS Dietitian Crystal Austin also known as @ibsfodmapdietitian on Instagram to discuss SIBO or Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, a condition that is currently under-researched and mysterious to a lot of people when it comes to its causes and the management and treatment! This episode is part of our endometriosis mini-series for Endometriosis Awareness Month in March! You can now purchase the recording and watch the Nourishing Your Gut with...

In honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month, this month, we are continuing with our endometriosis mini-series! This week's episode is all about the dreaded endo belly, the often unlisted symptom on Dr. Google when you look up endometriosis, but all too common amongst us endo warriors! I am getting down into the practical tidbits of what you can do in the moment and in the long run to reduce endo belly flare-up intensity and frequency! You can now purchase the recording and watch the...

Welcome back to our Endometriosis Mini-Series in honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month - March! This week's episode is all about the low FODMAP diet for endometriosis, with our team dietitian & nutritionist, Kaylee Slater APD! What does this acronym even mean and should you give this diet a try to settle your gut symptoms with endometriosis? Join us for our Nourishing Your Gut with Endometriosis Masterclass, Thursday March 23rd at 7 pm AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne time) - don't worry...

We are back with our Endometriosis Mini-Series in honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month this March! With 1 in 9 people born with a uterus experiencing endometriosis, delays of 7-12 years for a diagnosis and the wide-reaching impacts it can have socially, emotionally, physically and on fertility, I thought it deserves all the awareness it can get! (Plus, I have endometriosis too!) This week's episode is all about the role of the gut microbiome in endometriosis, how it might very well be the...

We are back! Season 4 of Fertility Friendly Food is here and we are shaking things up, answering your questions each and every week AND sharing your stories on the podcast, alongside what you know and love - snack-sized evidence-based fertility & reproductive health nutrition episodes.  In this episode, I outline the 7 most common fertility nutrition mistakes I see people making and what to do instead to set yourself up for success! Want to get started on focusing on your fertility this...

Download our FREE ultimate pre-conception lifestyle checklist for him and for her at: https://pages.thedietologist.com.au/checklist WANT TO ASK A QUESTION IN SEASON 4? We would love to hear from you! Ask a question here. Join our popular FREE masterclass today and learn how to avoid the 4 Fertility Diet Mistakes Your Making & What to Do Instead BOOK AN EXPRESS PRENATAL SUPPLEMENT CONSULT and let's get started on your 2023 family growing goals! Book in here Listen to these episodes for...

It's the last episode of season 3!  Today I turned the episode over to YOU with a Q&A! We cover so many topics including insulin resistance, the best cheese for fertility, how we can increase our vitamin D for fertility, and even a question about my career. It's a real mixed bag but it was so fun to make this one! I hope you enjoy it, keep those questions coming for next year!  Thank you so much for all your support in 2022! P.S. We are currently hosting our biggest sale ever, 40% off...

If you have been following over on Instagram at @the_dietologist, over the past few months you will know that I have been documenting my journey of freezing my eggs! Part 1 was all about my personal journey and the factors that went into the decision and my journey.  In the second and final part,  I cover the nutritional preparation for freezing your eggs AND improving the quality of your eggs in the lead up, and answering your nutrition-related questions too! You can read our blog for more...

If you have been following over on Instagram at @the_dietologist, over the past few months you will know that I have been documenting my journey of freezing my eggs! In this episode, I discuss my personal journey... what I factored into my decision, the process, and the preparation. This is a pretty raw and honest account of the process, and I have a deeper appreciation for what my clients go through to get to their beautiful babies! If you are thinking about OR preparing to freeze your...

You have probably heard it right? Soy is "bad" for your hormones... or your endometriosis or your PCOS or your fertility! We are asked this question all the time as fertility and reproductive health dietitians ... But is it actually true? Today we dive into the research and get the answers with our senior dietitian at The Dietologist Kaylee Slater APD. Join our popular FREE masterclass today and learn how to avoid the 4 Fertility Diet Mistakes Your Making & What to Do Instead  Want...

Trigger Warning: Miscarriage & Pregnancy Loss is discussed in this episode. Please contact The Pink Elephants Support Network or SANDS if you need support around this topic. What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle, conception, IVF, miscarriage and pregnancy? Can we actually "boost" our progesterone ourselves? Will progesterone help prevent miscarriage? We are pleased to have Dr Tamara Hunter on the pod. Dr Hunter is an experienced Specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology...

IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode discusses pregnancy and birth.  If you are not ready for this stage of your fertility journey, that's ok! Please go back and listen to our other episodes which may be helpful to you. The fear of birth is common with many women whilst trying to conceive and during even pregnancy.  In this episode we speak with Rebecca Black - Psychologist and Hypnobirthing practitioner,  about strategies for a prepared, empowered, and confident birth experience.  Rebecca...

We all know that too much sodium (or salt ) can have a negative impact on our cardiovascular health AND it might surprise you that the majority of the sodium in our diet is not what is sprinkled on our food or used in cooking ... it's in our packaged foods! But are all salts made equal when it comes to fertility? Well, no! Some salts are fortified with iodine which is critical in prenatal nutrition and brain development during pregnancy.  Listen in now to find the best salt for you and...

September is PCOS Awareness Month and to recognise this The Fertility Friendly Podcast is diving into our PCOS mini-series all month and this is the last one! PCOS is one of the most common reproductive health conditions that affects 8 to 13% of females of reproductive age and is a very common concern we see in our practice, here at The Dietologist. This week, we are joined by Dr Izzy Smith . Dr Izzy is a Sydney based doctor specialising in endocrinology (aka hormones) with a particular...

September is PCOS Awareness Month and to recognise this The Fertility Friendly Podcast is diving into our PCOS mini-series all month! PCOS is one of the most common reproductive health conditions that affects 8 to 13% of females of reproductive age and is a very common concern we see in our practice, here at The Dietologist. This week, we are joined by Dr. Natasha Andreadis, Gynocologisyt and Fertility Specialist.  Dr Tash is a Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility (CREI)...

September is PCOS Awareness Month and to recognise this The Fertility Friendly Podcast is diving into our PCOS mini-series all month! PCOS is one of the most common reproductive health conditions that affects 8 to 13% of females of reproductive age and is a very common concern we see in our practice, here at The Dietologist. This week, we are joined by Candice Crellin APD. Candice has over 14 years of experience as a dietitian with over 10 years in the field of diabetes management, insulin...