The invisible weight we carry: how to hold the hard & the good (+ What I’m Loving Lately!)
Figuring It Out
What happens when something really hard is happening in the background of your life, but the rest of your life keeps moving? You still have meetings. Birthdays. Dinners. Deadlines. People asking, “What’s new?” And sometimes, the biggest thing happening in your life is the thing you can’t…or don’t want to talk about. In this solo episode, I’m getting personal about the invisible weight I’ve carried through my fertility journey: going from difficult news to a work meeting, waiting for life-changing phone calls while trying to focus on everything else, and the exhaustion...
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Fatigued? Weight gain? You Don’t Have a Discipline Problem, You Have Health Debt with Bria Gadd
Figuring It Out
If you feel like you’re doing everything right—working out, eating well, trying to manage your stress—but your body still isn’t responding, you are not crazy. And you’re not alone. Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Bria Gadd, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer who specializes in female hormones. With more than 15 years of experience in the fitness and nutrition industry, Bria has helped thousands of women navigate the hormonal shifts of their late 30s to 50s. She is also the host of The Period...
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Have we outsourced our point of voice & taste? And how to get it back
Figuring It Out
We live in the most connected, most inspired, most information-rich time in human history — and somehow, a lot of us are struggling to answer a very simple question: What do I actually think? In this solo episode, I'm exploring what I've been calling "external noise" — the constant stream of opinions, aesthetics, expert takes, and algorithm-fed content that shapes our preferences before we've had a chance to form our own. It started with a moment standing in my closet, unable to figure out what felt like me. But it quickly became about something much bigger: whether we've...
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How to figure out anything: get honest, get clear, get to work
Figuring It Out
Seven and a half years in, and I’ve been thinking a lot about what this show is really for – and what it means to actually figure it out. In this solo episode, I’m sharing something I’ve been sitting with awhile: a method I’ve been using my whole life without even realizing it. It’s not something I invented and then applied – it’s a pattern I traced backwards through my career, my relationships, and the chapter I’m in right now. And I think if you’re the kind of person who listens to this show, you’ve probably been using some version of it too. ...
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You don’t have to live with it: the truth about hormones & hormone replacement therapy with CarolAnn Tutera
Figuring It Out
Are you feeling tired, irritable, or struggling with brain fog and weight gain? We’re often told these symptoms are just a normal part of aging, but what if they don’t have to be? In this episode, we sit down with CarolAnn Tutera, CEO of SottoPelle Therapy, to demystify Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT). CarolAnn Tutera shares the fascinating history of how her late husband, Dr. Gino Tutera, revolutionized hormone therapy by individualizing pellet dosing to match each patient’s unique needs. We discuss the critical importance of getting baseline lab work...
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What I’m Loving Lately: A Giveaway, Nostalgia, and the Joy of Slowing Down
Figuring It Out
In this solo episode, I talk about how I’ve been super nostalgic lately – like, listening to DMB kind of nostalgic and what I think it means. I also talk about slowing down, procrastinating on my performance review, and why I’m into the simple things. I use my nostalgic feelings to figure out why looking back on the past can actually help us understand what we need right now, and how those feelings can point us toward more joy, clarity, and change. I also share my “What I’m Loving Lately” favorites and the details about a fun giveaway! The value of performance...
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The Egg Whisperer’s Guide to Fertility with Dr. Aimee
Figuring It Out
I loved this conversation with Dr. Aimee, also known as the Egg Whisperer. She’s so real, honest, authentic and dedicated. In our conversation she shares practical insights, innovative treatments, and inspiring stories to empower women on their fertility journeys. Whether you're just starting or deep into treatment, this episode offers invaluable advice for building your family. We cover: The importance of activity and lifestyle habits for fertility Debunking myths around fertility treatments and advice Essential lab markers everyone should know The role of...
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What it really means to ‘get hot’ for summer
Figuring It Out
In this episode, I have an honest reflection on summer, confidence, and the pressure to “glow up” for the season. Fresh off a two-week holiday and a very real podcast-recording scramble, I talk about feeling the pull of appearance-focused messaging, the way social media shapes self-perception, and why true confidence goes far beyond how we look. I explore what I think it really means to feel good in your body, from setting realistic body goals to eating in a way that supports both health and freedom. I also share the internal practices that have helped me build...
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A holistic approach to navigating fertility with Grace @the_fertilitynutritionist
Figuring It Out
Have you ever felt overwhelmed or overlooked during your fertility journey? Does something feel ‘off’ but you don’t feel heard? Countless other women feel the same way. It’s not our doctor’s fault, they want us to get pregnant too, but the system isn’t set-up to consider prevention in their standard of care. In this conversation, I sit down with Grace of @fertilitynutritionist on Instagram to discuss the multifaceted aspects of fertility including overlooked signs, cutting edge tests and personalized strategies that can optimize your chances naturally or...
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I’m back! Kitchen renovations, work-life, and summer vacation
Figuring It Out
I’m back! In this episode, I’m diving into what I’ve been up to, where I’m headed this summer, and thoughts on work-life balance. 00:00 Welcome Back to Figuring It Out 02:17 Kitchen Renovation Journey 04:51 Preparing for Summer Adventures 07:22 Fashion Dilemmas and Wedding Outfits 10:02 Skincare and Self-Care Routines 15:00 Navigating Work and Personal Life 18:18 Reflections on Career and Growth 26:24 Looking Ahead: Summer Goals and Intentions Connect with me: Email:
info_outlineI loved this conversation with Dr. Aimee, also known as the Egg Whisperer. She’s so real, honest, authentic and dedicated. In our conversation she shares practical insights, innovative treatments, and inspiring stories to empower women on their fertility journeys. Whether you're just starting or deep into treatment, this episode offers invaluable advice for building your family.
We cover:
- The importance of activity and lifestyle habits for fertility
- Debunking myths around fertility treatments and advice
- Essential lab markers everyone should know
- The role of innovative therapies like rapamycin and ovarian PRP
- Navigating emotionally supportive care and self-advocacy in fertility
- Future technologies that could revolutionize reproductive health
In this episode:
- Dr. Aimee emphasizes the significance of staying active for fertility, explaining how movement influences inflammation and metabolism
- She shares her stance on common misconceptions, including the debunking of semen ingestion and the necessity of sex before embryo transfer
- The discussion highlights the critical lab markers: hemoglobin A1c, iron studies, AMH, FSH, and ultrasounds for ovarian reserve
- Explore cutting-edge approaches like rapamycin and ovarian PRP to extend fertility potential, including success stories of women over 40
- Insights into supporting patients emotionally, delivering bad news with compassion, and advocating for oneself across the fertility journey
- A glimpse into the future: potential of in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), fertility regeneration, and the quest to extend reproductive longevity
Timestamps:
- 00:00 - Introduction and importance of trusted fertility resources
- 02:05 - The impact of activity and movement on fertility health
- 01:36 - Myths and overrated fertility advice, including semen swallowing and sex timing
- 02:38 - Coffee's role in fertility, debunking misconceptions
- 02:45 - Essential lab markers: Hemoglobin A1c and iron studies
- 03:21 - Recommended screenings: AMH levels and fertility preservation discussions
- 04:23 - Women over 40 and natural vs. assisted pregnancy possibilities
- 05:42 - Critical fertility tests: AMH, FSH, and ovarian reserve
- 06:44 - Simplifying AMH and FSH: what do these markers really mean?
- 08:17 - Egg quality assessments and genetic testing limitations
- 09:19 - Handling retrievals with low follicle counts and the future of single-egg IVF
- 10:29 - Dr. Aimee’s motivation for supportive fertility care over clinic statistics
- 11:29 - Trends towards IVF with fewer eggs and clinic evolution
- 12:03 - The journey of the Egg Whisperer and family influences
- 14:07 - Supporting emotional well-being through compassion, mental health referrals, and personal connection
- 16:23 - Building a holistic team for fertility success
- 18:05 - Self-advocacy: knowing your medical records and asking the right questions
- 20:24 - Expected attrition rates in IVF success and understanding the 'pyramid'
- 22:37 - Lifestyle, supplements, and experimental therapies for improving outcomes
- 23:39 - Innovations: rapamycin and ovarian PRP, their potentials and success stories
- 28:35 - Historical FDA use of rapamycin and current fertility applications
- 29:39 - The procedure and promise of ovarian PRP
- 35:16 - The need for more gender-specific women’s health research
- 41:10 - Emerging future technologies, including IVG and fertility regeneration
- 43:09 - Tips for those beginning their fertility journey and critical questions to ask
- 44:44 - What does living well mean? Personal insights from Dr. Aimee
Resources & Links:
- Dr. Aimee - The Egg Whisperer
- Rapamycin case series publication
- Ovarian PRP details
- Anti-aging and longevity insights
- Fertility Tools & Supplements
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