The Truth About Fertility Trends in 2026: Egg Maxing, Sperm Maxing, Hormone Balancing & More with Sara Jensen of Hugh and Grace
Release Date: 05/06/2026
The Truth About Fertility Trends in 2026: Egg Maxing, Sperm Maxing, Hormone Balancing & More with Sara Jensen of Hugh and Grace
The Egg Whisperer Show
This episode is a special one. Sara Jensen, co-founder and Co-CEO of Hugh & Grace invited me to join her for a live conversation in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week and the interview was so good, I knew I had to share it with all of you here on the Egg Whisperer Show. Sara has walked the deeply personal road of unexplained infertility for 14 years, ultimately building her family through the incredible gift of surrogacy. And, she and her husband Ben and channeled that journey (and what they learned) into a company dedicated to hormone-supportive, toxin-free wellness...
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Genetic Counselor Explains Genetics & Hereditary Disease for Fertility Patients with Dena Goldberg
The Egg Whisperer Show
Your Genetics are a key part of my TUSHY Method (Y = Your genetics) and I'm so honored to have Dena Goldberg (also known far and wide as Dena DNA) joining me today! Some of the questions I know you have on your mind about genetics are: Nothing came back on my 23 & Me test. I'm good to go, right? Answer: Not so fast. 23&Me relies on "SNP testing," and only looks at "very specific bookmarks on very random genes." You'll want a more thorough test for preconception screening. I don't have any history of disease in my family. Do I need to do genetic testing? Answer: It's a good idea....
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Gut Health and Fertility with guest Dr. Alex Carrasco
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m joined by Dr. Alex Carrasco, a board-certified family medicine doctor and functional medicine expert, to talk about the powerful connection between gut health and fertility. Dr. Carrasco is the founder of Nourish Medicine and the author of Bloom: 7 Steps to Reclaim Your Health, Cultivate Your Desires & Reignite Your Spark. We dive into how the gut microbiome impacts hormones, egg and sperm quality, inflammation, and even implantation. Dr. Carrasco breaks down how poor digestion, food sensitivities, and nutrient absorption can quietly...
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The Big Freeze: Everything You Need to Know About Egg Freezing with Natalie Lampert
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, Dr. Aimee interviews Natalie Lampert, award-winning journalist and author of ‘The Big Freeze: A Reporter’s Personal Journey Into The World of Egg Freezing and The Quest to Control Our Fertility.’ Natalie shares her personal journey and professional insights into egg freezing, highlighting the psychological, ethical, and practical aspects. She emphasizes that egg freezing is a backup option that offers assurance but not insurance. They discuss the broader implications of fertility preservation, societal pressures, and the importance of thorough...
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Seed Cycling, Balancing Your Hormones and Your Cycle with Kate Morton of Funk It Wellness
The Egg Whisperer Show
After college, Kate left the States and moved to New Zealand where she worked at Lululemon and then at Wellness Beverage before starting Funk It. During that time, she went off birth control and struggled to get her period back; and when it returned she had cramps, moodiness, bloating, and hormonal acne. I can't wait to have her talk to us about being a dietician, seed cycling, and supporting your cycle. Do you have questions about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, May 20, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your...
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How to Navigate Infertility with Support, Advocacy, and Real Options with Danielle Melfi of RESOLVE
The Egg Whisperer Show
In this episode of the Egg Whisper Show, I'm joined by Danielle Melfi, CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, the leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for the one in six people impacted by infertility. Danielle shares her own personal journey to freeze her egg that began when the Alabama Supreme Court decision temporarily paused IVF in that state, and how that experience led her to the helm of one of the most important organizations in the fertility space. Together, we're talking about what it means to navigate infertility: not just the...
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The Environmental Factors That Could Lead to Miscarriage with Dr. Dana Mcqueen and Dr. Audrey Gaskins
The Egg Whisperer Show
In today's Egg Whisperer Show podcast, Dr. Aimee is joined by Dr. Dana McQueen and Dr. Audrey Gaskins. They are going to talk about the environmental factors that can play a role in miscarriage or recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). These three fertility doctors are all talking about evidence based information on pesticides, organic food, pollution, and endocrine disrupting chemicals. Dr. Gaskins is an assistant professor at Emory University, where she studies the relationship between environment, dietary factors, lifestyle factors, and fertility and miscarriage in both men and women. My...
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Sperm Health, Aging, and Male infertility with guest Kristin Brogaard
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today, Dr. Kristin Brogaard is joining me today to talk about the Path Fertility SpermQT test. I’m so excited to have her share about the test, because as you’ll hear her say “lots of infertility goes undiagnosed because men go undiagnosed, and when men go undiagnosed, women go through procedures that will not work.” (Who else wants to see this on a bumper sticker?) While sperm were long considered to be just carriers of DNA, it turns out they are a lot more complex than that! Understanding the sperm side of the equation can help anyone trying to conceive better understand what’s...
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Five Things to Know if Your Sperm Count is Low (The BALLS Method for Male Infertility)
The Egg Whisperer Show
Today on The Egg Whisperer Show podcast, I’m sharing The BALLS Method. We’ve got the TUSHY Method for the gals, and the BALLS Method is a super easy mnemonic that makes it easy to remember the five things you need to know if your sperm count is low. So, tune in to hear me talk more about these important considerations for the guys: B = Background genetics (sperm DNA frag, chromosome analysis, Y chr microdeletion) A = Anatomy (varicocoele) L = Labs (hormones like testosterone) L = Lifestyle (alcohol, marijuana, medications, body size, exercise + nutrition) S = Sex life (get help for...
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How to Best Prepare for IUI
The Egg Whisperer Show
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure commonly done in fertility clinics around the world. We place the sperm inside the uterus, close to the fallopian tubes. If you’re going to do IUI treatment, you want it to work. Tune in as I break down the steps to give you the best chance of success at IUI. I’ll take you through what I typically do with my patients to give you insight into what you can expect! Do you have questions about IVF? The next live class call is on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your...
info_outlineThis episode is a special one. Sara Jensen, co-founder and Co-CEO of Hugh & Grace invited me to join her for a live conversation in honor of National Infertility Awareness Week and the interview was so good, I knew I had to share it with all of you here on the Egg Whisperer Show. Sara has walked the deeply personal road of unexplained infertility for 14 years, ultimately building her family through the incredible gift of surrogacy. And, she and her husband Ben and channeled that journey (and what they learned) into a company dedicated to hormone-supportive, toxin-free wellness products.
Together, Sara and I unpack some of the fertility trends we both are seeing in 2026. From understanding your fertility before you're trying to conceive, to the emotional marathon of IVF, to the role environmental toxins play in hormone health, and the topic of sperm maxing and egg maxing - we tackle many of the trending topics. And, we share what it really takes to prepare your body, protect your partnership, and make empowered choices on the path to parenthood.
- In this episode, we cover these fertility trends from 2026:
Trimester Zero: what it means to truly prepare for pregnancy, why it matters for both partners, and how men can improve sperm quality through behavioral changes - The TUSHY Method: my method for getting the foundational fertility workup done (tubes, uterus, sperm, hormones, and genetics) before surprises arise
- Egg maxing & sperm maxing: the supplements I actually recommend (CoQ10, NAD+), what to skip, and why "more is not better" when it comes to your supplement stack
- At-home fertility testing tools: how to use LH tests, the Proof Complete kit, and ovulation apps like Oura accurately, and the timing mistakes that cause couples to miss their window
- The emotional toll of fertility treatments: how to build your fertility support team early, manage IVF-related stress, and protect your relationship throughout the process
- Environmental toxins and hormone health: how everyday skincare and household products can impact your hormones, and what Sara learned firsthand after 6 rounds of IVF
- The fertility trends no one is talking about: why biology hasn't changed even as more women over 40 are having babies, and what declining birth rates mean for all of us
Resources:
Hugh & Grace (hormone-supportive, toxin-free wellness products)
The Egg Whisperer Show (Dr. Aimee's podcast) on Spotify
Yo Sperm Test (at-home semen analysis)
Proof Complete fertility hormone test
The Hermosa Study (research on chemical exposure and teens): https://cerch.berkeley.edu/research-programs/hermosa-study
Oura Ring (fertility & cycle tracking): ouraring.com