Ep 128 Clean Beauty and Skin Care with Jenna Levine
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
Release Date: 06/17/2025
Ep 156 The Fertility Reset: How You Can Eat, Exercise, and Maximize Your Reproductive Health for the New Year
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
How can you give yourself the best chance of conceiving in the year ahead? Which habits truly influence fertility? And when is it appropriate to seek additional support or consult a specialist? In this New Year episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine shares a practical and compassionate Fertility Reset—a clear roadmap for anyone preparing to conceive or looking for guidance after months of trying. She reviews the foundations of cycle tracking and timed intercourse, strategies for reducing harmful exposures, and lifestyle and nutrition changes that can support reproductive health....
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Ep 155 Miscarriage and Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Is IVF the right step for you?
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
Is IVF the answer for recurrent pregnancy loss? Why would IVF with genetic testing of embryo be helpful for people that are ‘getting’ pregnant but can ‘stay’ pregnant? In this educational episode, Dr. Lora Shahine explains the complex relationship between IVF, genetics, and recurrent pregnancy loss. She reviews the science behind why chromosomal imbalances are one of the most common causes of first-trimester miscarriage and discusses how preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) may help select embryos with the highest chance of success for some patients. Through...
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Ep 154 Folic Acid vs. Folate: Why the Controversy? with Dr. Prati Sharma
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
Are you confused about prenatal vitamins? Wondering whether folic acid or folate is best? And what about those MTHFR conversations on the internet? Should you be worried? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine is asking the questions so many people have but rarely get clear answers to. Her guest is fertility expert Dr. Prati Sharma who is here to address the fear, the science, and the nuance behind one of the most debated supplements in pregnancy health. Folate and folic acid may sound interchangeable, but as Dr. Shahine and Dr. Sharma explain, the topic gets...
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Ep 153 Holiday Shopping Guide Ideas from Dr. Lora Shahine
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
Have you ever wondered what meaningful, supportive gifts look like when someone you love is navigating infertility or a fertility journey? How can you shop with intention, without the toxins, overwhelm, or “one-size-fits-all” gifting? Ready to treat someone special (especially yourself)? In this episode of Brave and Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine invites you into holiday joy with courage, compassion, and thoughtful connection, all through the lens of reproductive health and emotional well-being. She is sharing a curated list of gift ideas specifically designed with the fertility...
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Ep 152 The Brains and Uterus Behind Shecanter: Erica Loring’s Bold Take on Women’s Health and Humor
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
What happens when chronic endometriosis meets fierce advocacy and a wicked sense of humor? What if your most painful experiences become the catalyst for empowering others? And how does a uterus-shaped wine decanter become a national conversation piece for women’s reproductive health? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine chats with Erica Loring, the self-declared “brains and uterus behind Shecanter,” to talk about turning pain into purpose and stigma into laughter. Erica shares her deeply personal health journey, from fainting spells through high-school to...
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Ep 151 Surviving the Holidays While Dealing with Infertility and Miscarriage
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
What if you could walk into every holiday gathering feeling grounded instead of guarded? How would it feel to have a plan when the nosy fertility questions inevitably come your way? And what if you could protect your emotional well-being while enjoying the holidays full of joy and with boundaries intact? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine tackles the complicated reality of holiday conversations, fertility questions, and family-building pressure. Listeners will learn practical, empowering tools for navigating holiday gatherings with confidence: how to identify...
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Ep 150 A Gay Dad’s Real Talk on IVF & Surrogacy with Richard Westoby
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
What does it really take for men to build a family through IVF and surrogacy? How do you navigate the maze of sperm testing, egg donors, legal contracts, and international laws? And where do transparency, trust, and heart fit into this complex process? In this honest and empowering episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine is talking to Richard Westoby, author, advocate, and host of IVF Daddies. Their conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey of gay men pursuing parenthood. Richard shares his deeply personal experience of becoming a father to twins through surrogacy...
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Ep 149 Decoding Trump’s IVF Promises with ASRM Director of Government Affairs, Jessie Losch
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
What does Trump’s “Father of Fertility” claim really mean? How might his new IVF announcements impact real patients? And could policies disguised as “restorative” actually restrict reproductive freedom? In this timely episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine sits down with Jessie Losch, Director of Government Affairs at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), to talk about the politics, promises, and pitfalls surrounding the latest White House statements on fertility care. Jessie helps clarify what the October 16th announcement actually said — and what...
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Ep 148 PMS Explained and Made Better: The Period Brain with Sarah Hill, PhD.
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
Why do our moods shift so dramatically across the month? What’s really happening in our brains during the luteal phase of our cycle? And could understanding our hormones actually make us feel better? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine sits down with evolutionary psychologist and author Sarah E. Hill, PhD to talk about the fascinating link between hormones, brain function, and overall health. They explore how deeply our cycles shape our energy, emotions, and resilience—and why this understanding is long overdue. Dr. Hill brings her groundbreaking insights...
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Ep 147 Men's Perspective on Infertility with Jared Walker
Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine
What does infertility feel like from a man’s point of view? How do couples navigate years of uncertainty, loss, and hope when answers never come? And can creative expression, like writing a book, help rebuild connection in the midst of pain? In this powerful and vulnerable conversation of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine sits down with The Empty Nest author Jared Walker to talk about infertility, grief, and how storytelling can bridge emotional distance between partners. Jared shares the deeply personal journey that inspired his illustrated book The Empty Nest, written for his wife...
info_outlineWhat’s really in your skincare products? Can “natural” actually mean effective? And how do we navigate the beauty aisle with both curiosity and caution?
In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine sits down with Jenna Levine, founder of LINNÉ Botanicals, for a brave and eye-opening conversation about skincare that’s safe, minimal, and deeply rooted in integrity.
Jenna brings her passion for formulation, ingredient sourcing, botany, and herbal medicine to life through her brand LINNÉ Botanicals. Her story is personal—shaped by her path to motherhood and her commitment to creating products she trusts for herself and her family.
She opens up about the mission behind LINNÉ, a brand built on clean ingredients, thoughtful sourcing, and a belief in the power of pure, unadulterated botanicals to truly nourish the skin. Together, Dr. Shahine and Jenna explore everything from greenwashing in the industry to the surprising sameness behind many "different" products on the shelf.
In this episode, listeners will hear:
- [1:32] Meet Jenna Levine, founder of LINNÉ Botanicals
- [7:58] Innovative ingredients and their benefits
- [13:15] Challenges in the beauty industry
- [22:21] LINNÉ’s philosophy
- [28:50] Problems with ‘clean’ in beauty
- [32:46] Decoding ingredient lists
- [35:09] Beauty myths––BUSTED
- [40:41] Ingredient transparency
- [43:20] LINNÉ’s recommended products
- [47:42] Upcoming products
- [53:29] Connect with Jenna & LINNÉ Bontancials
Resources mentioned:
Use Code DRSHAHINE15 for a 15% discount on all LINNÉ products
(use once per customer and on one time orders, not subscriptions)
Connect on IG @linnebotanicals
Episode 80: Finding Safer Products with Lanning Ardente: Let Sorette Do the Research for You
Dr. Shahine’s Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations
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