Breaking Down Fertility Diet Myths: Insights from Lily Nichols, RDN
In this episode of the Resilient Fertility Podcast, Lily Nichols discusses her collaborative project with Lisa Hendrickson Jack, 'Real Food for Fertility.' Lily elaborates on how the project originated, the extensive research process, and the crucial role of nutrition in fertility and overall body health. Key topics include the impact of animal-based proteins, the differences between preconception and pregnancy nutrition, and the often overlooked paternal role in pregnancy health.
The conversation also touches on the debate around intermittent fasting, the biases in nutrition research, preventable factors for recurrent pregnancy loss, and practical recommendations for optimizing fertility through nutrient-dense animal foods.
19.Learning to Accept Timelines That Aren’t Yours (on Your Fertility Journey)
Join me, Anisa Woodall, a holistic certified nutritionist and mother of two, as I share my personal journey of overcoming physical setbacks that led to unforeseen delays in my own conception timelines. In this episode, I delve into the importance of mindset shifts, practical tips for optimizing fertility, and actionable steps to improve egg quality and reproductive health if you’re feeling your biological clock ticking. Whether you're planning to conceive, struggling with fertility challenges, or navigating pregnancy, this episode offers valuable insights, reminding you of your power to take control of your fertility journey and prepare for a healthy motherhood- regardless of the struggles and changes in your expected timelines.
Tune in to learn how reframing your inner dialogue and embracing unexpected timelines can cultivate resilience, patience, and self-awareness and provide you further opportunities to further embody the mother your future child needs you to be.
18. The Hidden Link: Oral Health and Fertility
Explore the essential link between oral health and fertility in this enlightening podcast episode, featuring expert insights on restoring your oral microbiome and reducing pathogenic bacteria. Dr. Katie Lee shares practical strategies to optimize fertility through oral health, emphasizing the systemic connection between mouth health and overall wellness.
17. Conceiving doesn’t have to be a struggle- Katherine’s Resilient Motherhood Success Story
Katherine’s story is a beautiful example of resilient fertility and embracing a growth mindset on the motherhood journey. In this episode, she shares her story about her challenging conception and pregnancy journeys with her first child and how they motivated her to take her preconception preparation up a notch for her second baby.