Get Pregnant Naturally: How To Solve Your Infertility Problems Using Functional Medicine

In this episode, we dig into how to navigate the holiday season with low AMH/high FSH. The fertility journey can be all-encompassing, and the holiday season can be challenging. The pressure of the season may have you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. Visiting friends and family and seeing coworkers who ask that intrusive and annoying question, “Do you have kids yet?” So many of us have been on the TTC journey for years. The stress can start to sneak up on you, impacting your biochemistry. As I’ve shared before, maybe the low AMH/high FSH is not a sign of menopause; maybe it's that your adrenals are struggling. So, what can we do about it? This episode is for you if: 1) You’re constantly getting asked by family and friends when you will have your baby 2) You’re not sure what to do for 2025 to optimize your fertility 3) You need an action plan so that you can tell people to mind their own business 4) You wonder if low AMH/high FSH is menopause or whether your doctor is missing an underlying healing opportunity

We’re digging into how to improve egg quality if you have premature ovarian insufficiency or diminished ovarian reserve. When you have premature ovarian insufficiency or diminished ovarian reserve, you may have been told you have poor egg quality. This may have you scouring the internet, following egg-quality diets and taking a boatload of supplements. Before you start another diet or take one more supplement, let’s uncover the factors that negatively influence your egg health so you can improve your pregnancy success.   In this episode, you'll learn: 1) Why your doctor is testing the wrong biomarkers for egg quality 2) The specific diet that helps egg quality 3) How to know if this hormone is impacting egg quality (especially if you have low AMH and/or high FSH) 4) The supplements for egg health (and how not to waste money on supplements) --- RESOURCES: Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/   Ultimate Guide to Getting Pregnant This Year If You Have Low AMH/High FSH - https://fabfertile.cl

We’re digging into how the immune system impacts fertility. To get pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy, we need a robust immune system. Pushing your body with hormones and medications is not the answer. This can lead to cancelled cycles, poor response to medications, abnormally tested embryos or pregnancy loss. Remember, the majority of us can get pregnant naturally. So, how do we boost our immune system and improve the chances of pregnancy success? Today I’m welcoming Dr. Sarah Wilson, ND, to the podcast. Dr Sarah is the visionary founder of Advanced Women's Health, leading a healthcare revolution across Canada with clinics in Ontario and British Columbia. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1) How immune dysfunction impacts preconception health (i.e. signs/symptoms) 2) Underlying reasons for poor immune function and how to address them (i.e. nutrient deficiencies, gut infections, toxin exposure and more) 3) Tests we can use to identify healing opportunities, boost the immune system and improve reproductive hea

We’re digging into how to reduce inflammation to get pregnant. I've been recording the Get Pregnant Naturally podcast for over 6 1/2 years. Everything we talk about on the podcast is designed to reduce inflammation in the body and improve pregnancy success. This episode gives us the foundational steps you can take right now to reduce inflammation that can disrupt hormones and interfere with ovulation and implantation. Today, I’m welcoming Kellie Lupsha to the podcast. Kellie has almost 30 years of experience in the healthcare and wellness field, first as a physical therapist, then as a longevity expert and high-performance health coach, and a lifetime of personal practice in the wellness space. In this episode, you'll learn: 1) The difference between acute and chronic inflammation and why this matters for fertility 2) Steps to take right now to reduce inflammation and get pregnant 3) Supplements to reduce inflammation and the top tip to help your body heal and fight inflammation Kellie Lupsha’s FREE Mini-Cou

We’re digging into why panic attacks matter when TTC. One in ten adults have a panic attack each year, and they usually begin between 15-25. Anyone who has experienced a panic attack may feel like they’re losing control or even dying. So, what do panic attacks have to do with your reproductive health? Panic attacks can be caused by nutrient deficiencies, mineral deficiencies, poor gut microbiome, hormone imbalance, caffeine intolerance and trauma. We regularly see anxiety, depression and panic attacks lessen or even be eliminated when addressing our health in a targeted manner. Let’s discuss some steps you can take right now to stop panic attacks so you can focus on your health and improve pregnancy success. I’m excited to welcome Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum to the podcast. Dr. Scheinbaum is CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, a collaboration with The Institute for Functional Medicine and a leader in the field of health coaching education. In this episode, you’ll learn: 1) Mind-body techniques to cope

We’re digging into how to balance blood sugar when you are TTC. If your blood sugar is on a roller coaster every day, this can impact the menstrual cycle, disrupt ovulation, and negatively affect implantation. I know you may have been told that your blood sugar is normal. But is it optimal? Optimal biomarkers are needed for preconception health. You may be experiencing mood swings, poor sleep, sugar cravings, or you may feel hangry. This could be a sign that your blood sugar is imbalanced. So, how do we balance our blood sugar and get pregnant this year?   In this episode, you'll learn: 1)What insulin resistance is, and why it matters when we are trying to conceive 2) How and when to test blood sugar 3) What it means for our fertility when we experience sugar cravings, mood swings, poor sleep, and that "hangry" feeling 4) How stress and sleep impact blood sugar 5) What high and low blood sugar means for fertility and health 6) How to balance blood sugar and the best diet to regulate your blood sugar   --- RES

We’re digging into hormone replacement therapy and when/if you need to use it during the fertility journey. We get so many questions about hormone replacement therapy. Especially if you’re dealing with low AMH and/or high FSH. You may be experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, low libido, painful sex or mood swings. So, how do we know when to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? What is the difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones? Plus, could topical hormone therapy be an option? Today, we’re breaking down what you need to know about HRT and fertility. I’m excited to welcome Carol Petersen to the podcast. Carol is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. In this episode, you’ll learn about: 1) The difference between synthetic and bioidentical hormones 2) When to use hormones and how this can impact preconception health 3) The impact of progesterone on fertility

We're digging into how to boost estrogen levels naturally to improve pregnancy success. Many of us are struggling with symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, low libido, and irregular or absent periods. Your doctor may have told you to rush to IVF or that donor eggs were your only hope. Maybe they told you to get on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) right away to protect your heart and your bones. But why is your estrogen low, and how do you boost it naturally? Let’s figure out the factors that influence estrogen and the steps you can take right now to improve pregnancy success.   In this episode, you’ll learn: 1) The most common signs of low estrogen and why going on HRT is a band-aid approach and doesn’t uncover the reason it’s low in the first place 2) The factors that influence estrogen (i.e. thyroid, gut microbiome, adrenals, mineral deficiencies) 3) Specific steps to take right now to balance hormones and improve estrogen levels   --- RESOURCES: Fab Fertile Method https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we

We’re digging into lipid replacement therapy while TTC. You may have heard of intralipid therapy. Many fertility clinics are offering this service to improve pregnancy outcomes (especially for recurrent pregnancy loss or elevated natural killer cells). Intralipids are synthetic and made from soybean, egg yolk, glycerine and water. Possible side effects are headache, dizziness, nausea, sweating, or vomiting may occur. Is there a better way to boost the immune system naturally and support our mitochondrial health? Our bodies weren’t meant to handle all the high toxin exposure, and this may be impacting your ability to get pregnant and carry a baby to term. Lipid replacement therapy may be an option to consider. I'm excited to welcome Dr. Carolyn Messere to the podcast. Dr. Carolyn is a seasoned Functional Medicine MD with a decade of expertise dedicated to empowering individuals battling fatigue, anxiety, and hormone imbalances.   In this episode, you'll learn: 1) What is lipid replacement therapy, and how can

We’re digging into reproductive immunology and why this can help pregnancy outcomes. Reproductive immunology is a hot topic in the fertility space. There are some cutting-edge therapies that can help address diminished ovarian reserve, repeat miscarriage, elevated NK cells, positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA), secondary infertility and unexplained infertility. I’ve hosted the Get Pregnant Naturally podcast for over 6.5 years, and I know that when we work on our health, we can reverse infertility. In all those episodes, I have not interviewed anyone from the conventional fertility industry. We are not anti-IVF, but I believe strongly that the first step for anyone on the fertility journey must include a targeted assessment and action plan to improve our health. Skipping this part is what leads many to experience poor outcomes with assisted reproductive technology. I wanted to bring this episode to you to discuss some therapies to consider after you’ve conducted functional testing, optimized your biomarkers a

We’re digging into how to know if IVF is the next step if you have low AMH/high FSH. If the majority of us can get pregnant naturally, why is there such a push to go to IVF? First of all, most doctors get little more than one week of nutrition training in medical school. They simply don’t know the power of personalized lifestyle changes to improve pregnancy success. So, their go-to solution is medication. Many medical schools are funded by big pharma. Doctors are indoctrinated into the pharmaceutical complex during their training. They are NOT trained to investigate why a bodily system is out of balance, only to identify the issue and prescribe a drug or cut it out with surgery. Don’t get me wrong; modern medicine saves lives. If you have an acute issue, such as a broken arm, your doctor can help. But for chronic conditions such as infertility, our medical system falls short. The number one thing we can do to get pregnant isn’t rush to IVF; it's to focus on our health. But where do we start (how do we avoid t

We're digging into how homocysteine impacts fertility. Our goal at Fab Fertile is to reduce inflammation in your body and boost your immune system so you can prepare for pregnancy success. But how can you tell if you have inflammation in the body? A good marker to get tested is your homocysteine. Optimal homocysteine levels are crucial for overall health and high levels can lead to inflammation. Plus, healthy homocysteine levels are essential for egg and sperm health. So, what are the exact steps to improve homocysteine levels and get pregnant this year?   In this episode, you’ll learn: 1) What is homocysteine, and why does it matter for fertility (i.e., ovulation, egg health, sperm health, embryo quality, implantation, and pregnancy outcomes) 2) What are the optimal reference ranges for healthy homocysteine levels in the blood 3) Which foods can help improve homocysteine levels 4) Which supplements can help with homocysteine levels (i.e., MTHFR gene variant (60-80% of us have this variant) and how can this i

When I polled our Get Pregnant Naturally with Low AMH/High FSH Facebook group, they told me that their biggest struggle right now is what to eat to improve pregnancy success. There can be a lot of contradictory information about the right diet for fertility. Remember, generalized dietary recommendations such as carnivore, paleo, keto or vegan only waste time. We need a personalized approach because we’re all unique. So, where do you start? I’ve got a simple 10-day plan so you can figure out how food impacts your body. In this episode, you'll learn: 1) How to know if your infertility is a symptom of something else going on in your body (Hint – digestive issues, skin/mood problems, joint issues, and autoimmunity are ALL clues) 2) What is a leaky gut, and why this matters if you are TTC 3) Which foods to avoid during the elimination and how to reintroduce them (this part is crucial) 4) Which foods you will eat (it is NOT about starving or drinking green juice) 5) How to commit and actually start the elimination

We’re digging into the top fertility supplement that you must have to improve pregnancy success this year Most people who are trying to conceive know that they need to take some supplements. After all, it’s difficult to get essential nutrients from our food because the soil is so depleted. You’ve probably scoured the internet trying to determine which supplements will boost egg and sperm health. But what if you are taking the wrong ones? Or worse yet, you just have expensive pee. Yup, we see this all the time. More is not always better. We’re breaking down our must-have fertility supplements, so you don’t waste time and money taking the wrong ones, and you can improve pregnancy success this year. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: 1) Foundational supplements to enhance male and female fertility 2) Which supplement helps with egg quality, reduces the risk of early miscarriage and helps with the production of healthy sperm 3) Supplements that help with sperm quality and motility 4) How this supplement can balanc

We’re digging into how functional genetics can improve pregnancy outcomes. At Fab Fertile, we’ve been offering genetic/genomic testing as part of our method for years. This genetic testing is very different from the testing you would receive from your doctor. When you go to a fertility clinic, they typically conduct karyotyping genetic testing to understand your ability to produce a healthy embryo. However, approximately 10% of the population has abnormal chromosomes, so focusing solely on karyotyping misses crucial genetic information. Our genetic testing looks at specific gene variants and makes specific diet/lifestyle recommendations and supplements that can support your genes. This genetic testing helps us personalize and fast-track your chances of pregnancy success. So how do we use genetics testing to identify what is holding you back from conceiving and fast-tracking pregnancy success? I’m excited to welcome Dr. Sam Shay to the podcast. Dr. Shay earned a Doctorate in Chiropractic and degrees and certif

We’re digging into what IBS/SIBO has to do with reproductive health. So many of us are experiencing digestive complaints such as loose stools, constipation, bloating or gas. And while these may be common, they are certainly not normal. When you’re trying to conceive, they are a clue to dig deeper. This is especially true if you’ve been diagnosed with the catch-all diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). So, what can you do to address IBS, and why are these embarrassing symptoms linked to fertility? I’m excited to welcome Melanie Keller to the podcast. Melanie is a leading global pioneer in the revolutionary treatment of IBS/SIBO, with an astounding success rate of 90% and permanent results in 12 weeks or less. Her innovative and successful treatment has garnered recognition in top-tier media outlets such as Forbes Health, Well+Good, and ABC's "The List TV." Her innovative way of thinking and providing clarity in application are at the forefront of her precision medicine approach to health and well-being.

We’re digging into why a continuous glucose monitor can help when TTC. Balancing blood sugar may not be on your radar when you have low AMH and or high FSH. At Fab Fertile HQ, it’s one of the top themes we see with couples that have diminished ovarian reserve and premature ovarian insufficiency. You may even have signs of blood sugar imbalance, such as poor sleep, sugar cravings, feeling hangry, or mood swings. However, because your glucose is “normal,” your doctor is not investigating further. But remember, normal does not mean optimal. Optimal glucose levels are needed to conceive and have your baby. Blood sugar imbalance may be the reason why the embryo is not implanting. So how can we improve our chances of getting pregnant naturally, and could a continuous glucose monitor be part of your fertility toolkit? I'm excited to welcome Boris Berjan to the podcast. Boris is a two-time chronic illness conquerer who, at one point, had seven different doctors (from MDs to energy healers) and became extremely frustr

We’re digging into cancer prevention and having cancer while TTC. Many of us have been touched by cancer in some way. A cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience and challenges individuals in ways that can be hard to imagine. Conventional medicine tells us that chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are the only treatment options. While those options may be suitable for some, there are alternatives that we can consider. It can be incredibly confusing to know where you can start to optimize pregnancy success after or during a cancer diagnosis. Also, you may have a family history of cancer and want to optimize preconception health (is IVF right for someone who has a higher risk of cancer?). So, where do you start? I’m excited to welcome Katrina Foe (https://www.cancerfreedom.com/) to the podcast. Katrina became a functional practitioner after getting her breast cancer into remission, 100% naturally. She is board-certified in holistic nutrition and has been in the health field since opening her Pilates stu

We’re digging into what you need to know if you have low AMH and want to get pregnant this year. Most people I speak with have their AMH (anti-Mullerian hormone) biomarker memorized. A low result can have you feeling confused and panicked about your next steps. But what if we are focusing on the wrong biomarker? After all, AMH does not predict egg quality or your body’s ability to get pregnant naturally. It’s a marker of your ovarian reserve and does not determine your ability to get pregnant. We’ve helped women with AMH as low as 0.02 ng/ML get pregnant naturally. So, what can you do to get pregnant this year when you have low AMH? In this episode, you'll learn: 1) What the studies are telling us about AMH and fertility (i.e., AMH is not a predictor of pregnancy success) 2) What to focus on instead of AMH that improves your reproductive health (i.e., themes we see with low AMH and action steps to help you get pregnant this year) 3) The biggest barriers we see with low AMH and how to improve egg retrievals/tr

We’re digging into period health and how to regulate your menstrual cycle. A healthy menstrual cycle is essential for optimal fertility. Many of us are dealing with heavy cycles, light cycles, irregular cycles, anovulation, or amenorrhea. What are our periods telling us about our fertility? And how do we regulate our cycles to improve pregnancy success? Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. She is co-author of the new book Real Food for Fertility: Prepare your body for pregnancy with preconception nutrition and fertility awareness.   In this episode, you’ll learn: 1) What your cycle is telling you about your fertility 2) Steps to address your period health 3) How to ensure you’re not missing your fertile window   --- Remember, AMH is NOT a predictor of natural pregnancy. It can't tell you about the health of your eggs