On today’s episode, Stephanie and Elana discuss some of the key takeaways from Episode 90 with Dr. Lauren Noel. We share our personal thoughts regarding natural ways to optimize your fertility as a couple and really, optimize your overall health! We hope to inspire those of you in your 30’s and 40’s that you CAN have a healthy pregnancy whether it is your first or fourth child!

Topics Discussed

• How to help encourage a male partner to maximize his fertility without making him wrong.
• How to minimize stress before conception and why it is so important.
• How to work with different health care providers to find answers and feel empowered.
• What we do to maximize fertility in our 30's and what has worked for us!
• And more!

Enjoy the listen!

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Shownotes:

• Lauren's clinic: Shine Natural Medicine
• Lauren's course: Golden Eggs. Use discount code RFM100 to receive $100 off when it launches!!
• Webinar on Fertility Myths
• Follow Dr. Lauren Noel on Facebook and Instagram
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

In this episode, Stephanie and Elana bring Dr. Lauren Noel, ND on the show to discuss natural ways to optimize your fertility after 30.

Dr. Noel shares insights from her upcoming course, Golden Eggs, a fertility longevity course for women and couples in their 30's and 40's. The information in this podcast and her course help prepare a woman's (and man's) body to be at its ideal fertile state so that when conception is desired, it happens with ease and in the healthiest way possible for the couple, and the baby.

We think you'll love the positivity and inspiration surrounding this topic and walk away feeling empowered.

Topics Discussed

• How Dr. Noel helps couples optimize their fertility through the power of natural medicine
• Lifestyle factors that can impair fertility
• Her fertility food guide pyramid
• Preparing for conception after having a kid(s)
• Fertility myths
• What Dr. Noel did to become more fertile in her mid/late 30's than she was in her early 20's

Dr. Lauren Noel's Bio 

Dr. Lauren Noel is a licensed naturopathic doctor and expert in natural medicine. She received her doctorate from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Since 2010, Dr. Noel has treated over 5,000 patients using natural therapies. Her areas of expertise are digestive disorders, thyroid hormone imbalances, and autoimmune disease.

She has been a frequent guest/lecturer on health radio shows and medical conferences, and she is the host of Dr. Lo Radio, a top rated podcast on iTunes that has attracted over 2 million listens. Dr. Noel owns Shine Natural Medicine in Solana Beach, CA where she treats patients locally and all over the country.

Enjoy the listen!

Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher!

Shownotes:

• Lauren's clinic: Shine Natural Medicine
• Lauren's course: Golden Eggs. Use discount code RFM100 to receive $100 off when it launches!!
• Webinar on Fertility Myths
• Follow Dr. Lauren Noel on Facebook and Instagram
• Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell’s Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child’s number one health advocate!
• Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD’s online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood.

Disclaimer

In this episode, Stephanie interviews Bridgit Danner to talk about natural approaches to fertility such as acupuncture, chiropractic work, herbs, nutrition, and more! Bridgit also opens up and shares her struggle with postpartum depression and what helped her get through it. If you're interested in learning about holistic therapies, this is the show for you!

Have you used any of these alternative treatments while trying to conceive or while you were pregnant? Was this episode helpful? Let us know in the comments below or reach us on our Facebook page.

Bridgit Danners’s bio:

Bridgit Danner runs an online women’s health community called Women’s Wellness Collaborative.  Through this community, she interviews experts in women's health through blogs, videos, podcasts and online summits.

Bridgit Danner practiced Chinese Medicine for nearly 12 years and has performed over 12,000 treatments. She is also a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner.  She has worked extensively in the fertility field, and has worked with many professional women in helping them find health within their busy lives.

Bridgit became passionate about women’s health after her own postpartum health crisis.  With the help of life coaching, holistic nutrition, functional medicine and whole food cooking, she was able to recover from postpartum depression, epstein barr virus and adrenal dysregulation.  She loves to share the tools and skills she’s learned, along with the tools of other experts, to help women everywhere find the energy and balance they crave.

TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] Intro

[1:07] Bridgit Danner’s bio

[2:08] Steph’s updates

[5:45] Bridgit's story 

[6:52] Bridgit's recovery from postpartum depression

[10:40] Natural approaches that help women improve their chances of conceiving

[14:45] How acupuncture can help moms with fertility and pregnancy

[23:30]How chiropractic work can help moms with fertility and pregnancy

[27:15] Herbs and supplements that may be helpful for fertility and pregnancy

[30:00] Bridgit's top tips for breastfeeding success

[37:15] Bridgit's diet philosophy

[28:30] 5 action steps moms can take to improve their chances of conceiving 

[43:45] Where to find more information about Bridgit and her upcoming hormones summit 

Click here to listen or find the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher!

Shownotes:

www.bridgitdanner.com

Free, online Women's Wellness Summit: Hormones!

Join us as we talk to Dr. Anna Cabeca, an expert in women’s health and functional medicine, about fertility! We discuss what fertility/infertility means and signs to look out for, why we are seeing so much infertility, things the partner can do to increase his fertility, aging and fertility, stress and infertility, how to talk to someone struggling with infertility, and a whole lot more! You’ll learn valuable tips, supplements ideas, and changes you can make to your lifestyle TODAY to have a healthy baby.

Dr. Cabeca's bio:

Dr. Anna Cabeca is an expert in Women’s health and Functional Medicine. She is an Emory University trained, board certified Gynecologist and Obstetrician, and board certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and natural alternatives for optimal aging and high performance.

Dr. Cabeca’s years of experience in her private practice along with her own journey of transformation has placed her as one of the most in-demand speakers regarding restorative health, sexual health and anti-aging. She is a consultant and trainer for other physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Functional Medicine Principles and creator of programs called  WomensRestorativeHealth.com, SexualCPR.com and SexyYoungerYou.com. Dr. Anna is also the creator of the highly physician recommended health drink MightyMaca.com

She has literally traveled around the world to find the best natural solutions in health.  Her belief is that the advantages of creating health and hormone balance not only improves our own health, but also improve the health of generations to follow.

Timestamps:

[0:27] Steph’s Updates

[3:58] Aglaée’s Updates

[5:35] Dr. Cabeca’s Biography

[7:27] What makes a woman fertile? What are signs that a woman is fertile or could possibly be subfertile?

[15:20]  Why are we seeing so much infertility/subfertility these days?

[16:50] How often is infertility an issue with the male partner? What are some things that could cause male infertility?

[20:51] How much truth is there to the saying that it's harder to get pregnant as you get older? 

[24:14] How much does stress contribute to infertility/subfertility?

[29:00] Top lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement tips for improving fertility 

[38:32] Top tips for improving fertility for the guys

[44:09] Miscarriages in first time moms

[46:08] How do you respectfully talk to someone struggling with fertility?

[50:00] Information about Dr. Cabeca’s programs and products (Mighty Maca, SexualCPR, Feel Fabulous, Oxytocin Quiz) 

Shownotes:

• Dr. Cabeca's website: CabecaHealth.com
• The Oxytocin Questionnaire
• The OvaTemp app
• Heart Math
• Mighty Maca Product
• Sexual CPR Program
• Feel Fabulous Program