The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears
Brooke Boskovich is a Functional Medicine Dietitian specializing in Fertility and this is The Fertility Dietitian Podcast where she helps couples uncover the barriers that are preventing them from optimizing their fertility & teaches you how to work with your body to finally take home a healthy baby. Each week she will be diving into different topics on fertility and sharing her perspective on physiology, metabolic health, nutrition & lifestyle approaches that have helped hundreds of couples get pregnant after years of heartache despite unexplained infertility, recurrent loss, endometriosis, male factor infertility, PCOS and more.
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A Holistic Approach to IVF: Christina’s Story [EP 39]
06/26/2025
A Holistic Approach to IVF: Christina’s Story [EP 39]
Christina and her husband had been trying to get pregnant for about three years before we met. Christina shares her experience in the Master Your Fertility Program and how adding to your support team can benefit the ultimate outcome of having a healthy baby. Listen to this episode to learn how nutrition and lifestyle changes helped Christina with her chronic headaches, increase her body temperature, and finally take home a healthy baby boy. "Everything happens for a reason because it led me to Brooke." - Christina. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Unexplained Infertility to Pregnant: Christine’s Story [EP 38]
06/12/2025
Unexplained Infertility to Pregnant: Christine’s Story [EP 38]
Christine is a graduate of the Master Your Fertility Program. She and her husband tried naturally for years before joining the MYF program. Christine had worked with other providers on gut health, but there were missing pieces for fertility support. Listen in to learn the biggest changes Christine & her husband made on their journey to the BFP. "Believing in yourself, following the plan, going all in, and having someone that you can trust would be the things that I would have done sooner if I had known." - Christine. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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The Role of Blood Sugar in Fertility [EP 37]
05/29/2025
The Role of Blood Sugar in Fertility [EP 37]
In today’s episode, I talk about the role that blood sugar plays in fertility. Learn the relationship between high cortisol and insulin resistance, and why we don't want to over-restrict carbs. Find out the signs of imbalanced blood sugar and what you can do to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Show Notes: The role of blood sugar in fertility When to get a continuous glucose monitor for fertility What the signs of imbalanced blood sugar are Why it is important to maintain a balanced blood sugar level How cortisol is linked to fertility The primary cause of gestational diabetes How to support healthy blood sugar levels "Blood sugar regulation is crucial for egg quality and a healthy pregnancy." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Top Tips for Managing Endometriosis Holistically [EP 36]
05/22/2025
Top Tips for Managing Endometriosis Holistically [EP 36]
Tune in to learn my top tips for managing endometriosis holistically. One-third of infertility cases are thought to involve endometriosis. Learn symptoms, triggers, and how to manage endometriosis with more than birth control and pain medication. "A major part of supporting estrogen balance is supporting gut health." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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A Holistic Approach to PCOS [EP 35]
05/16/2025
A Holistic Approach to PCOS [EP 35]
PCOS is the most common cause of female fertility challenges. In this episode, I explain how to find your root cause drivers of PCOS and how to best manage it. Listen to this episode to learn which types of PCOS you have and the risk factors of PCOS for fertility and overall health if it’s not managed accordingly. "PCOS is responsible for up to 90% of ovulatory disorders." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Managing Hashimoto's Thyroiditis for Fertility [EP 34]
05/08/2025
Managing Hashimoto's Thyroiditis for Fertility [EP 34]
Host Brooke Boskovich has Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Celiac’s Disease. She knows from firsthand experience that treating Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and other autoimmune disorders requires a personalized approach. Listen to this episode to learn how Hashimoto's Thyroiditis affects fertility, how to manage Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, and what biological factors activate autoimmunity. Show Notes: What is Hashimoto's Thyroiditis How to manage Hashimoto's Thyroiditis Does Hashimoto's Thyroiditis affect fertility How to support quieting your body's attack on the thyroid What turns on autoimmunity "Having thyroid antibodies is an independent risk factor for pregnancy complications." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Folate vs. Folic Acid for Fertility [EP 33]
05/01/2025
Folate vs. Folic Acid for Fertility [EP 33]
Folate is an unnecessarily controversial nutrient. In this episode, I explain why we need folic acid and the difference between folate and folic acid. Learn how folate works with other nutrients, which foods have folate, and the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid. Show Notes: What the difference is between folate and folic acid Why we need folate How folate works with other nutrients Which foods have folates What the negative side effects of unmetabolized folic acid are "Folic acid supplementation and unmetabolized folic acid have been associated with increased risk for allergic diseases." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Signs Your Egg Quality Needs A Boost [EP 32]
04/24/2025
Signs Your Egg Quality Needs A Boost [EP 32]
How do we know if our egg quality is improving? And even before that, how do we know if our egg quality needs to be improved? In this episode, you will learn what signs mean that your egg quality needs a boost. Listen in to learn how oxidative stress and your diet can affect your egg quality and how long it takes to see notable changes. Show Notes: How to tell if egg quality is improving Is AMH comparable to checking egg quality How to know if egg quality needs improving What the luteal phase tells us about egg quality How long does it take to see improvement in egg quality How to reduce oxidative stress and it’s impact on egg quality "Improving egg quality decreases chromosomal abnormalities that lead to DNA damage." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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The Best Fats for Fertility [EP 31]
04/17/2025
The Best Fats for Fertility [EP 31]
Fat can be a confusing topic in the world of fertility. In this episode, I explain why you need fats for fertility. I also share where you can get these fats from foods. Learn which fats are best for fertility, which vitamins are fat-soluble, and how much omega-3 and omega-6 you should consume to improve your fertility. Show Notes: Is eating fat good for fertility Where to get fat from food What happens when fat and cholesterol intake is restricted How does fat help with nutrient absorption Which vitamins are fat-soluble What fatty acids we can only get from food Are seed oils bad How to decrease omega-6 fat intake Which plant foods have omega-3 fatty acids "The effect that saturated fat has on health and fertility depends on what other nutrients are present and the distribution of macronutrients also matters." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Risks of a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet for Fertility [EP 30]
04/10/2025
Risks of a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet for Fertility [EP 30]
Understanding our bodies' nutrient needs can be challenging even without the added complication of an impending pregnancy. In this episode, I explain the differences between plant and animal proteins. I also explain the role of proteins and amino acids in the fertility process and share where to find these nutrients in your diet. Show Notes: Is a vegan diet conducive to fertility How do animal products affect fertility What is the difference between protein from animals versus plants Why is vegetable protein harder to digest What role do amino acids play in fertility How much protein do vegetarians need Which foods are high in protein "There is evidence showing the risks of under-eating animal products on fertility and fetal development." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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A Holistic Approach to IVF Prep [EP 29]
04/03/2025
A Holistic Approach to IVF Prep [EP 29]
In this episode, you’ll learn what a holistic approach to IVF can look like, who it can work for, and what you can do to support IVF outcomes. There are plenty of internal and external factors to consider when deciding whether or not to move forward with IVF and in this episode, we cover all the options. Listen in to learn what a holistic approach to IVF is, what the timeline should look like when preparing for IVF, and how to nourish your nervous system overall to create the optimal environment for pregnancy. Show Notes: What a holistic approach to IVF looks like Is IVF the only option for people with PCOS How to prepare your body for IVF What is the timeline for IVF preparation Can your egg quality improve Does sperm quality factor into successful IVF Which supplements support mitochondrial health How to nourish the nervous system "There is absolutely a time and place for IVF but it is used prematurely way too often." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Supporting Implantation in the Two Week Wait [EP 28]
03/27/2025
Supporting Implantation in the Two Week Wait [EP 28]
Learn my top tips for supporting implantation. If you are only focusing on the implantation window once you are trying to conceive you have missed a lot of opportunities to actually support implantation. Listen to learn more about the role of nutrition and lifestyle during the two week wait and throughout the entire cycle for supporting implantation. "You can make the biggest impact on implantation by focusing on nutrition and lifestyle that works for your body for a minimum of three to four months prior to conception.” - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Iron Supplementation for Fertility [EP 27]
03/20/2025
Iron Supplementation for Fertility [EP 27]
Iron supplementation for fertility is a very misunderstood, complex, and important topic. In this episode, you will find dietary tips and tricks to help you support iron regulation with the help of your diet. I discuss the iron recycling system in our body and how other minerals like copper play a key role in iron regulation. Listen in to learn who needs iron supplementation and how to support iron metabolism. Show Notes: Iron's role in fertility How the iron recycling system works Why iron gets dumped in tissues How to know if you should supplement iron Where to get iron and supporting nutrients from food The relationship between iron and copper in the body Which foods have copper "Iron doesn't work alone and supplementing it blindly can contribute to many more challenges.” - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Sleep for Fertility: Why You Need It and How To Get It [EP 26]
03/13/2025
Sleep for Fertility: Why You Need It and How To Get It [EP 26]
Good quality sleep is crucial for your fertility. How much sleep we get — or do not get — affects so many aspects of our physical health that it is no wonder that sleep directly affects fertility too. In this episode, I talk about the amount of sleep we should get every night and how to ensure that we are regularly getting good quality sleep. You will also learn about the negative effects of poor sleep patterns on fertility. Show Notes: Sleep's relationship to hormone balance How sleep affects fertility What happens in the body during sleep How much sleep we need each night What happens if we don't get enough sleep The connection between screen time and fertility How to get enough good quality sleep "Poor sleep...is also associated with early miscarriage, pre-term birth, and infertility." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Overcoming Secondary Infertility [EP 25]
03/06/2025
Overcoming Secondary Infertility [EP 25]
Today’s topic affects plenty of parents who had no issues conceiving previously. How long should you wait between pregnancies? Is your gut health related to your recent fertility issues? I explain secondary infertility, its main causes, and practical treatments in this episode. Show Notes: What is secondary infertility How to know if you have secondary infertility Ways to manage secondary infertility How is gut health related to secondary infertility What causes secondary infertility How long to wait between pregnancies What to eat to counteract secondary infertility How does sperm health affect secondary infertility Which labs to consider if facing secondary infertility "Just because you didn't face any challenges having one child or two doesn't mean having another will come easy." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Best Day to “Try” for Highest Chance of Getting Pregnant [EP 24]
02/27/2025
Best Day to “Try” for Highest Chance of Getting Pregnant [EP 24]
This episode is all about the highly requested topic of figuring out the best day to “try” to get pregnant. In this episode, you will learn how to use nutrition to support cervical mucus and tips for understanding your fertile window. I also discuss the accuracy of ovulation kits, explain what optimal cervical mucus should look and feel like, and offer tips for improving your cervical mucus to support your fertility. Show Notes: Learn when your fertile window is Do you need to “try” every other day Does abstaining from sex affect sperm quality Are ovulation kits accurate What does optimal cervical mucus look like What does it mean if you don't have optimal cervical mucus How to improve cervical mucus "The highest chance of conception is when intimacy is happening the day before ovulation, which should be the same day you see the most abundant cervical mucus." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Get Pregnant Faster by Improving How You Adapt to Stress [EP 23]
02/20/2025
Get Pregnant Faster by Improving How You Adapt to Stress [EP 23]
Learn how to get pregnant faster by improving how you adapt to stress. Stress can have negative effects on the body that can prove challenging for fertility. In this episode, learn the role that stress plays in fertility and how to help your body better adapt to stress as it arises. Find out about common internal and external stressors and why mineral status plays an important role. “We need our body to feel safe so it can spend as much energy as it needs to on fertility.” - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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The Thyroid-Fertility Connection: Is Your Thyroid Really Normal? [EP 22]
02/13/2025
The Thyroid-Fertility Connection: Is Your Thyroid Really Normal? [EP 22]
Today’s we are talking about the connection between your fertility and the health of your thyroid. Thyroid health has been a part of Brooke's own health journey. Learn about normal and dysfunctional thyroid symptoms and ways to support a healthy thyroid throughout your fertility journey. Medication isn’t the solution for autoimmune thyroid conditions, so it is important to learn how to support the immune system if this is part of the thyroid imbalance picture. Show Notes: Is your thyroid normal Explaining the thyroid Can medication help with autoimmune response against the thyroid How to support an autoimmune thyroid condition Ways to support thyroid function Tips for supporting the immune system to quiet its attack on the thyroid What problems arise when the thyroid slows down How to learn if thyroid problems are affecting your fertility What are the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction What to do next if tests are normal but you experience symptoms of thyroid issues What to eat to support your thyroid How are minerals involved in thyroid support "Every cell in the body has a thyroid receptor, so that gives you an idea of how important the thyroid is." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Unexplained Infertility to Natural Conception: Sarah’s Story [EP 21]
02/06/2025
Unexplained Infertility to Natural Conception: Sarah’s Story [EP 21]
Fertility is impacted by all parts of our health. Sarah is a graduate of the Master Your Fertility program. She hit a wall after her fifth IUI and knew there had to be other options. In this episode, we talk about how her gut health was impacting her fertility and share tips for improving how to get nutrients from our food. We also talk about the importance of advocating for yourself and having the confidence to question the direction your health providers are suggesting if it doesn't feel right to you. "What I thought I was eating before with the regular O.B. was not what I should be getting to support my body." - Sarah SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Pregnant with Endo & PCOS: Marika’s Story [EP 20]
01/30/2025
Pregnant with Endo & PCOS: Marika’s Story [EP 20]
Each fertility journey comes with unique challenges. My client Marika was diagnosed with PCOS at 22 and subsequently endometriosis and diabetes. After many unsuccessful egg retrievals, doctors told her there was nothing she could do, so she started working with me. I supported her through her IVF journey and subsequent pregnancy. We focused on diet, lifestyle, and sleep as non-negotiables in fertility care. In this episode, Marika talks about her experience, the crucial temporary shift in your priorities, and the lack of education in women's health from fertility doctors. Show Notes: What testing is most helpful for fertility Marika's fertility journey before working with a fertility dietitian What tips did Marika learn from the group program Why to get private fertility coaching support What are the benefits of private coaching How many egg retrievals did Marika do What differences were made in successful egg retrieval cycles Strategies for decreasing stress What is the first egg transfer like How meat impacts iron storage in the body Advice for women dealing with fertility issues "I didn't eat enough protein for 20 years at least." - Marika. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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The Role of Minerals in Fertility [EP 19]
01/23/2025
The Role of Minerals in Fertility [EP 19]
All of my clients have had a mineral imbalance that was negatively impacting their fertility. Listen to learn how important minerals are in the fertility process and how you can support mineral balance for a healthy pregnancy. In this episode, learn how to test for your mineral status and how you can change your mineral levels. “Our modern-day world makes it really hard to maintain efficient mineral levels.” - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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The Role of Gut Health in Fertility [EP 18]
01/16/2025
The Role of Gut Health in Fertility [EP 18]
The role of gut health is often overlooked in the conventional medicine world. Gut health plays a very important role in fertility. All of my clients have had gut imbalances contributing to how they are supporting fertility. Listen in to learn how you know if your gut health should be checked, and what the symptoms of poor gut health are. Show Notes: How to know if your gut health should be checked What the role of gut health in fertility is How does the microbiome affect the reproductive system What problems are caused by gut bacteria imbalance How is blood sugar balance related to fertility What are symptoms of poor gut health How much fiber do you need for good fertility Do you need fat for fertility What salt to eat when trying to get pregnant How to support digestion when trying to get pregnant Are food intolerance tests accurate "Part of the bacteria environment in the gut plays such a big role in estrogen balance that it is known as the estrobolome." - Brooke Boskovich, MS, RD. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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A Functional Approach to Recurrent Miscarriage, Where to Look Next [EP 17]
01/09/2025
A Functional Approach to Recurrent Miscarriage, Where to Look Next [EP 17]
After a miscarriage, the most important next step is to get support. Whether you have had a single miscarriage or multiple, if you are ready to dive deeper into your health and the health of your partner, there is never a wrong time. In this episode, I share which health markers are commonly missed by conventional healthcare providers post-miscarriage. Learn the most common causes of miscarriage and how to test for many other risk factors of miscarriage. Show Notes: What is the most common cause of miscarriage Is recurring miscarriage normal How to test for risk factors of miscarriage Which nutrients are crucial for a healthy pregnancy How are the mouth and gut connected to a healthy pregnancy “Depending on when the loss happened, we can get insight to where to look deeper.” - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Cycle Signs to Track When Trying to Get Pregnant [EP 16]
01/02/2025
Cycle Signs to Track When Trying to Get Pregnant [EP 16]
Today I talk about what healthy and unhealthy menstrual cycles look like. I also explain what cycle signs to track when you are trying to get pregnant. Learn what happens during the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how to know when you should seek support regarding irregularities in your cycle. Listen to this episode to learn how to confirm ovulation without ovulation predictor kits. Show Notes: What a healthy menstrual cycle looks like How long should a menstrual cycle last What an irregular menstrual cycle can tell you When women make progesterone What happens during the luteal phase How to predict and how to confirm ovulation What a healthy period looks like "An irregular cycle should be seen as a sign of an underlying health problem." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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How to Improve Cervical Mucus [EP 15]
12/31/2024
How to Improve Cervical Mucus [EP 15]
Why should we care about cervical mucus? Today I share my top four tips for improving cervical mucus. I explain why cervical mucus is important for fertility and what to do if you aren’t seeing fertile cervical mucus. I also talk about the relationship between cervical mucus and fertility hormones like estrogen. Show Notes: How to improve cervical mucus What a healthy cervical mucus pattern looks like Why cervical mucus is important for fertility What to do if you don't have fertile cervical mucus How cervical mucus is related to fertility The relationship between cervical mucus and hormones How much water should you drink when trying to conceive Estrogen's role in a healthy cervical mucus pattern "Hormone imbalance is never a root cause." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Pregnant After Years of Infertility: Lauren’s Story [EP 14]
12/26/2024
Pregnant After Years of Infertility: Lauren’s Story [EP 14]
Lauren and her partner had been trying to get pregnant for six years before investing in my private coaching program. She had done multiple IUIs which were unsuccessful and was suffering from a mild case of endometriosis. The couple saw ten different doctors who all said different things. They were overwhelmed. In this episode, I offer a reminder that there is typically room for improvement for both the male and the female when trying to get pregnant. Show Notes: What was Lauren's fertility journey before working with the Fertility Dietitian How is the private coaching program different What was the biggest change Lauren made How is gut health linked to fertility Is it different to prepare for a second baby What role can epigenetics play in fertility How to manage infertility "It was empowering to learn that it is both of us, it's not just on the woman's body creating the baby." - Lauren. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Detox Support for Fertility [EP 13]
12/24/2024
Detox Support for Fertility [EP 13]
Detox and toxins are big buzzwords at the moment, so today I discuss them both in the context of fertility. There is a lot of misinformation around detox support. What goes in your body, on your body, and is around your body is a lot to think about. In this episode, I offer relatable and actionable detox tips to support your fertility journey. "Our modern environment tends to expose us to hundreds of toxins every day." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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How to Get Pregnant with LUFS [EP 12]
12/19/2024
How to Get Pregnant with LUFS [EP 12]
I have worked with a handful of clients with Luteinised Unruptured Follicle Syndrome, or LUFS, who wanted to get pregnant without IVF, so today I give tips for anyone who wants to get pregnant and has LUFS. For many of my clients with LUFS ovulation medications and trigger shots did not work. Learn about the effects of internal and external stressors and lack of nutrients on fertility. Listen in to find out what to do if you've been diagnosed with LUFS. Show Notes: How to support fertility with LUFS What is the relationship between progesterone levels and LUFS How to know if you have LUFS What is the best way to diagnose LUFS Are other diagnoses linked to LUFS What are the root causes of LUFS "Fertility is not your body's priority. Your survival is." - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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How to Get Pregnant with LUFS: Peggy's Story [EP 11]
12/17/2024
How to Get Pregnant with LUFS: Peggy's Story [EP 11]
Today my client Peggy shares her fertility story. She suffered from a mild case of endometriosis and Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome, or LUFS, and had been trying to get pregnant for three years. After working together Peggy got pregnant on her own during the second cycle where she ovulated and now she is the mother to a happy three-month-old baby. In this episode, we talk about the importance of eating well throughout pregnancy, Peggy's struggle with cutting out dairy, and the increased energy and decreased period pain she experienced as a side effect of our work. "My doctor was doing her best and I love her so much but we had reached the point of the road where we didn't know what to do next." - Peggy. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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Is it Really Unexplained Infertility? [EP 10]
12/12/2024
Is it Really Unexplained Infertility? [EP 10]
Plenty of couples’ fertility journeys end with a diagnosis of unexplained infertility. At the Fertility Dietitian, we haven't worked with any cases of unexplained infertility where we didn't find at least three areas for improvement. IVF is not a miracle cure for people with underlying health issues or imbalances and is not the answer for most couples. Listen in to learn what defines unexplained infertility, what fertility testing includes, and which barriers are most common in infertility. Show Notes: What defines unexplained infertility Why do doctors diagnose unexplained infertility Which barriers are most common in infertility What does fertility testing include “Getting a label of unexplained infertility is like saying 'we don't know where else to look or what else to do'.” - Brooke Boskovich. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FERTILITY DIETITIAN ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/4faTvVq SUPPORT THE SHOW: Please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health GET MY FREE FERTILITY MEAL PLAN: https://brookeboskovich.com/podcast ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— CONTACT: [email protected] DIGITAL STORE: https://www.thefertilitydietitian.health/shop FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BrookeTheFertilityDietitian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the.fertility.dietitian YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@TheFertilityDietitianPodcast
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