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Ep 141 Balance and an Eastern Approach to Fertility Care with Lorne Brown, Dr.TCM

Release Date: 09/16/2025

Ep 161 Understanding Fertility Testing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Couples

Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine

Are you starting to think about fertility testing? Have you been trying to conceive and wondering which tests actually matter? Or are you overwhelmed by conflicting advice and unsure where to begin? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine breaks down fertility testing with clarity, compassion, and evidence. Now you can move forward feeling informed instead of intimidated. Dr. Shahine covers the basics of fertility testing including the essentials of a thorough health history. She also explains how menstrual cycles, ovulation patterns, pain, PCOS, endometriosis,...

Ep 160 Age, Fertility, and Pregnancy: What’s Possible and What’s Safe

Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine

Can you really get pregnant after menopause? Why do celebrities seem to defy biology when it comes to age and fertility? And just because pregnancy is possible at later ages, is it actually safe? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine explores the questions so many people are quietly asking as they navigate fertility, aging, and family-building decisions. Dr. Shahine breaks down what the science actually says about age and fertility, including why it becomes harder to conceive with age, how eggs and sperm age differently, and what role options like IVF, egg freezing,...

Ep 159 How Your Genetics Can Guide Your Nutrition with Dr. Steven Zeisel

Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine

Could your DNA explain why one-size-fits-all nutrition advice doesn’t always work? Why do some people thrive on certain diets while others struggle, even when they’re “doing everything right”? What if your genetics could help guide smarter nutrition choices before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and across your entire lifespan? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine explores how genetics, nutrition, and reproductive health are deeply intertwined. She is joined by Dr. Steven Zeisel, a physician-scientist whose groundbreaking research helped redefine choline as an...

Ep 158 How a C-section May Impact Your Future Fertility: What the Evidence Shows

Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine

Have you had a C-section and now you’re wondering if it could affect future conception? Are you planning one and feeling unsure how it may influence your reproductive health? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine goes beyond headlines and reviews a landmark study to better understand how C-sections may impact future fertility, miscarriage rates, and pregnancy complications. This episode will arm you with three essential questions to ask your provider and help you make informed decisions and have empowered conversations, all grounded in clarity, not fear. In...

Ep 157 Why Sleep Is the Most Powerful Health Habit You Can't Ignore with Dr. Meredith Broderick

Brave & Curious with Dr. Lora Shahine

Are you exhausted but still can’t sleep through the night? Do you wake up feeling unrefreshed, foggy, or wired-tired no matter how early you go to bed? Could your sleep habits—or an undiagnosed sleep disorder—be quietly impacting your hormones, mental health, fertility, and long-term wellbeing? In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine and her guest, Dr. Meredith Broderick, invite you to rethink everything you’ve been told about sleep and why “pushing through” exhaustion is not a badge of honor. Dr. Broderick shares how her own experience with sleep...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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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What does balance really mean in fertility care? Can Eastern medicine like acupuncture and herbs truly support reproductive health? And how can Western and Eastern approaches come together for better outcomes?

In this episode of Brave and Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine leans into these big questions in a conversation that bridges two worlds of medicine. Joining Dr. Shahine is Dr. Lorne Brown, acupuncturist and host of the Conscious Fertility podcast, who brings a holistic perspective rooted in traditional Chinese medicine.

Together, they explore how Eastern practices—like acupuncture, nutrition, and stress reduction—align with Western science and treatments such as IVF, IUI, and recurrent miscarriage care. This integrative dialogue sheds light on how patients can benefit from both evidence-based medicine and time-honored approaches.

In this episode you’ll hear:

[1:37] Welcome Dr. Lorne Brown and Dr. Lora Shahine
[3:15] Men’s role in fertility and miscarriage
[6:10] Integrating Eastern and Western medicines in fertility care
[9:20] Myths & realities with age and fertility
[14:07] Optimizing fertility through lifestyle and health
[19:24] Embryo transfers: fresh vs. frozen
[26:49] The importance of sperm health
[33:18] The role of stress in fertility
[41:44] Nutritional guidance for fertility
[47:22] Recommended supplements for fertility
[49:09] Final thoughts and resources

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