Dr. Kelsey Duncan shares her clinical wisdom and expertise in the field while bringing together a community of experts and fellow fertility warriors to create a...
#155. This Key Phrase Will Keep You Calm During a Wonky Fertility Cycle
In this week’s episode I’m teaching you one of my signature phrases that I remind my clients of multiple times per week. We’re going to chat about that super annoying wonky cycle, how we can look at it logically, what we need to ask ourselves to dig deeper and how we can stress less when it feels like you’ve fallen into the doom spiral. Ready for personalized support on your fertility journey that takes a whole-body and whole-couple approach? Book your free Clarity Call at downloads.kelseyduncan.com/results to learn more about how we can work together inside Fertility Confidence Method. Create your cozy sanctuary with Cozy Earth’s amazing bamboo sheets. Save 40% with the code FCM at cozyearth.com.
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#154. Optimizing Your Egg Quality with Dr. Aimee aka The Egg Whisperer
In this week’s episode I got to sit down Dr. Aimee, aka The Egg Whisper, and chat all things NAD, cellular health and fertility. We covered everything you’ll want to know about NAD and how it can support your fertility journey for both women and men. As well as a wide variety of nutrition and lifestyle factors that are important for cellular health, egg quality and sperm quality. Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh graduated from UCLA School of Medicine and completed her residency in OB-GYN at Harvard Medical School. She also completed a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility and holds a Master’s in Public Health Management and Policy from the University of Michigan. Since founding her San Francisco Bay Area practice in 2014, Dr. Aimee and her team have sparked a global fertility movement that continues to inspire millions. You can learn more about Dr. Amiee and her practice over on her podcast, The Egg Whisperer Show, her website www.draimee.org, or find her on all social platforms as The Egg Whisperer! Want to start taking the steps to improve your cellular health, egg and sperm quality, and fertility success potential? Check out our Conceive Together Challenge with all the steps for both you and your partner to start laying the foundational groundwork for pregnancy. Check it out at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/ctchallenge
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#153. 3 Causes of Low Sperm Count that Supplements Won't Fix
This week’s episode we’re chatting about 3 different causes of low sperm count that supplements aren’t going to fix. This is why digging down to the root cause to support your treatment plan is so important. So today we’re highlighting the need for a comprehensive fertility work up and focusing on the root cause rather than the quick fixes (that may not even be helping!). Topics Covered: How genetics play a role in the fertility journey Why you need to rule out varicoceles The importance of medication and drug review with your practitioner Thank you to our amazing podcast sponsor, Cozy Earth. Sleep has been shown to help improve sperm parameters, metabolic function and hormone balance in both men and women. Cozy Earth makes the most buttery soft, bamboo, temperature regulating sheets to help you get your best nights sleep. And you can create your sanctuary risk free with their 100 day sleep trial and 10 year warranty. Use the code FCM to enjoy 40% off at cozyearth.com on any of their amazing bamboo products to transform your home into your cozy sanctuary. Not sure what labs to ask for or what the numbers even mean? Check out Fertility Labs 101 to get a full breakdown of our Fertility Confidence Method lab assessment, what the numbers actually mean and why optimal is better than normal. Grab it for just $17 at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/fertility-labs
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#152. What to do if you have a chemical pregnancy
TRIGGER WARNING: We’re talking about chemical pregnancies today on the podcast. Chemical losses are something that’s often overlooked and brushed off in the fertility journey. So today we’re talking about what they are, how common they are, why a chemical may occur, and the need for a proper investigation to get you answers. Ready to dig deeper on your fertility journey but not sure where to start? Check out Fertility Labs 101 to get your hands on our full fertility assessment, what it means and how to interpret your numbers for optimal fertility potential. Head to ttc.kelseyduncan.com/labs101 to learn more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chemical Pregnancies 02:46 Understanding Chemical Pregnancies 06:06 Investigating Causes of Chemical Pregnancies 08:58 Testing and Support for Chemical Pregnancies 12:05 Advocating for Better Support and Testing
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#151. How to detox your home for a fertility-friendly environment
In this episode we are chatting about how to create a fertility-friendly environment by detoxifying your home. We cover four key harmful ingredients and explain their impact on fertility based on some of the research we have. Then we finish up with practical ways to reduce exposure in your home, and break up with that all-or-nothing mindset. Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Needed. Check out my fave product, their powdered prenatal, or any of their awesome products at thisisneeded.com and use the code DRKELSEY for 20% off. Want to go deeper than just home detoxification and really get started on your fertility care plan? Check out our Conceive Together challenge that takes you and your partner on a 7-day journey to building out your fertility experience (together). Learn more at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/ctchallenge
Dr. Kelsey Duncan shares her clinical wisdom and expertise in the field while bringing together a community of experts and fellow fertility warriors to create a safe place to learn, ask questions and feel supported on your fertility journey.