In this week’s episode I got to sit down with licensed mental health professional, clinic owner, and podcast host Beth Gulotta to chat about fertility expectations, mindset shifts and navigating the cycle of grief that comes with a fertility journey. She shares with us her amazing concept of how we can quiet the clock on our fertility journey. Topi…

In this week’s episode I got to sit down with chef, author, and Feed Me Phoebe founder, Phoebe Lapine to chat all things thyroid, nutrition and fertility potential. Her latest book, Carbivore, changes the narrative around carbs and how to include them in a healthy and fertility-supportive nutrition plan. Topics covered: Phoebe’s personal journey be…

In this week’s episode we’re talking about a powerful fertility treatment you likely haven’t considered - sleep! Laying the foundational groundwork is crucial when it comes to optimizing your body for pregnancy. Just taking all the supplements will only get you so far, and research has shown us that sleep can be a treatment for infertility (for bot…

In this week’s episode I’m sharing with you 2 studies that came across my desk recently showcasing the importance of ruling out endometriosis if you’ve been told you have unexplained infertility. We go through this process with many of our Fertility Confidence Method clients, and advocating for testing when it comes to endometriosis has always been…

In this episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast, Dr. Kelsey and fertility coach Sonia Ribas discuss the multifaceted journey of fertility, emphasizing the importance of mental and emotional health alongside physical well-being. Sonia shares her personal journey into fertility coaching, the significance of addressing limiting beliefs, and the po…

In this week's episode, we address three popular fertility tips that lack scientific backing - one of these may actullay be doing more harm on your fertility journey. We're covering the misconceptions of timing intercourse, if Mucinex is actually worth all the hype, and one popular diet recommendation that just doesn't cut it for boosting fertility…

In this week’s episode, I share how to have the conversation with your partner or husband who maybe isn’t on board with testing or support for your fertility journey (yet!). I cover some real life examples from clients as well as my top tips to help create a partnership on your fertility journey. This conversation is important! Male fertility is eq…

This week's episode we cover a small part of the semen anlysis that often gets overlooked, but is potentially playing a much bigger role than clinicians previously thought. A new study (PMID 38929625) shows how important Reactive Oxygen Species are to sperm health, but there's one factor in particular we're covering today: Leukocytes. What are they…

In this week's episode I'm sharing a Fertility Confidence Method success story: how we got our client prengnat in just 8 weeks after 2 years of secondary infertility (amazing!). We cover topics like: The importance of testing even if you've been pregnant before What our 3 phase fertility success system looks like and how to apply it to your life Th…

In this episode we're talking uterine lining! How to know if it's a problem, testing to advocate for, and what steps to take if you do find that your lining is too thin for implantation and pregnancy. Save 20% with the code DRKELSEY at thisisneeded.comBy Dr. Kelsey Duncan ND

Enjoy this Fertility Confidence Podcast replay of some of our top non-pill recommendations we have discussed with clients over the last year. Everytime you hit up Google for a fertility recommendation you likely hear about another pill or potion you should be taking. Overtime, your pill box may start to grow.. and eventually you may not even know w…

In this week's episode, we chat about my three fertility red flags that you can consider when you're getting curious about your fertility journey. These are all questions I ask and consider with new clients, but you can also use as tools to know when to seek support on your fertility journey. Thank you to our podcast sponser, Needed. You can use th…

This weeks episode is part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen, founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute and Superbaby Nutraceuticals. We covered topics like: Does age really matter when it comes to fertility? The important conversation of our uterine microbiome Dr. Cleopatra uses her world-renowned…

In this weeks episode I got to sit with down Dr. Cleopatra Kamperveen, founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the Fertility & Pregnancy Institute and Superbaby Nutraceuticals, to talk about the power of epigenetics and how we have the power to influence our genetic expression to boost fertility. We covered topics like: How genetics and epigenetics…

In this week’s episode I got to sit down with Cynthia Donovan, a registered nutritional dietician that focuses in supporting women to help regain their missing periods. We chatted all things Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), how important proper nutrition and movement can be to regaining hormonal balance, and the journey to living a more free lifestyle…

In this week's episode I got to sit down with Marlie Cohen, a mom of 2, a certified pre/postnatal trainer and certified health coach. I wanted to get her expert take on how to add movement into your treatment plan to help improve your chances of conceiving. We covered topics like: Why movement is important for women How to find the motivation to ge…

In this week's episode I got to sit down with Emily Luk, cofounder and CEO of Plenty, to chat about the financial aspect of fertility treatments. We covered topics like Understanding the financial costs of fertility treatments (before your even ready) Tips on the right questions to ask your employer when it comes to possible coverage and what to lo…

It's part 2 of the Transitioning off Hormonal Birth Control with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack! Catch up on the conversation between Dr. Kelsey and Lisa in E119. Dr. Kelsey and Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of the Fifth Vital Sign and co-author or Real Food For Fertility, finish their conversation about transitioning off of hormonal birth control with fert…

In this 2-part series, Dr. Kelsey chats with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack, author of the Fifth Vital Sign and co-author or Real Food For Fertility, about transitioning off of hormonal birth control with fertility and conception in mind. Lisa is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to women's cycles and cycle charting and she's the podcast host of Fertility…

In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the challenges of staying consistent in the fertility journey, and 3 ways to help be consistent when consistency is key to being successful. She shares her 3 main strategies she uses to support her clients when it feels like nothing is working to help them get off the trial and error carousel that’s keeping the…

In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the role of prenatal vitamins in fertility and pregnancy. She explains that while prenatals are important for maintaining nutrient stores and reducing the risk of neural tube defects, they are not the key factor in achieving pregnancy. Dr. Kelsey emphasizes the importance of a well-balanced diet and personalize…

In this episode, I am sharing my experience with Cycle Syncing while running my big 700+ person event in my late luteal phase! Cycle Syncing is something we teach all of our clients and have seen a big increase in the rate of pregnancies inside Fertility Confidence Method. But we can't always plan things perfectly... so today I share with you how I…

This episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast explores the impact of bacterial infections on male fertility. Dr. Kelsey discusses the importance of understanding the immune system's role in infertility and the need for more research in this area. She highlights the significance of the uterine and testicular microbiomes and how bacterial infectio…

In this week’s episode, Dr. Kelsey and Dr. Mark chat about the importance of male fertility and preconception care. They cover the important topics of: Testing, and testing early The importance of taking a more proactive approach in mens health and having these conversations before you’re even ready to TTC How to approach the conversation with your…

In this conversation, Dr. Kelsey and Michelle discuss the impact of emotions on the physical body, particularly from a Chinese medicine perspective. They explore the connection between emotions and specific organs, the concepts of yin and yang, and how they relate to the balance of energy in the body. The conversation highlights the importance of u…

In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the importance of seeking a fertility clinic referral sooner rather than later. She explains the guidelines for when to seek a referral based on age and duration of trying to conceive. Dr. Kelsey emphasizes the need for a comprehensive assessment of both partners and the benefits of getting physical and partner…

In this episode, Dr. Kelsey interviews Judy Simon and Angela Thyer, who have been providing fertility care and teaching food for fertility classes for over a decade. They discuss the importance of an integrative approach to fertility, combining both natural and medical methods. The conversation covers topics such as the impact of cooking classes on…

This this episode we're chatting about the forgotten fertility nutrient, how your prenatal vitamin is probably lacking in this important ingredient, and what the research is showing us about it's overall importance for baby brain development. PMID: 31394787 Want to learn more about how to support your egg quality? Download our Boost Egg Quality to …

In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the importance of having appropriate conversations about women's health inside the medical system. She shares comments from followers about their fertility journeys and what they wish they could go back and tell their younger selves and highlights the need for education on menstrual cycles and fertility awarene…

This week's episode we're covering what your skincare may have to do with your fertility. Specifically - parabens. Parabens are an Endocrine Disrupting Chemical that has been shown in the research to be correlated to infertility. Find out the what parabens are, where to find them, how they are potentially impacting both male and female factor ferti…

This week's guest is a trailblazer in the nutrition world when it comes to pregnancy and fertility. Lily Nichols, RDN is the author of Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes - and now her new book with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is out called Real Food For Fertility. In this episode Lily and I chat about: the research that goes i…

This week's episode is a look at a very important hormone, FSH. FSH is crucial for follicular development, and it gives us some indirect insight to everyone's biggest fears: egg quality and ovarian reserve. Want to learn my 3 part system to optimizing egg quality? Download my free masterclass at https://downloads.kelseyduncan.com/eggqualityondemand…

In this week's episode I sat down with Mel Angus of TempDrop to chat all things cycle tracking. We covered: Why tracking is important, even beyond fertility uses How to properly track your cycle to make sure you're timing intercourse right Some quarks in your chart that may give us clues to your fertility journey How TempDrop takes all the stress o…

In this episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast we are talking sperm agglutination - what the heck is that and why does it matter? A semen analysis can tell us a lot of things, and sometimes a deeper look is necessary to get to the root cause. In this episode we're going to chat about what agglutination is, why it may be elevated on your semen …

Trigger Warning: this episode we discuss the effects of under eating on infertility. What does caloric deficiency have to do with fertility when all we hear about is the impacts of over eating and high BMI have? Lots. There's no hormonal difference between psychological stress and physical stress. Today you'll find out why fueling your body appropr…

This week's episode we get to connect with a Fertility Confidence Method member, Caitlin. She generously shares with us what it was like going through IUI process on her fertility journey. We chatted about how her and husband made the decision, what the medication process was like, and what the actual IUI process was like on the day. If you're cons…

In this week's episode I'm sharing the details on heat and male infertility. We get asked all the time how hot tubs/saunas impact sperm health, so I went deep into the research to get all the info and I just had to share. How hot is too hot, what is the overall impact, and what can you do to keep 'em cool. Want to get your hands on my brand new mal…

We're celebrating our 100th Fertility Confidence Podcast episode with some very special guests - my coaching team! I sat down with my three Fertility Coaches to chat about the 4 things we want to see our fertility clients leave behind them in 2023. Find out our top recommendations on how to enter your 2024 fertility experience with the best foot fo…

What does decluttering have to do with fertility? Lots. Find out in this episode why I want you to clear out your clutter to help balance your hormones, create energetic space and make babies! You are more than just a number. If you are looking for a deeper level of support on your fertility journey and you're ready to go all in and the next step, …

This week's episode is for you ladies who feel like you already live a healthy lifestyle and can't understand why this isn't happeing for you (yet). I wish it were that simple, but the reality is TTC is a complex process with lots of moving pieces. Today we cover three important factors to consider if you feel like you're already healthy, but still…

Welcome back! In this week's episode I wanted to share a different version of treating infertility. One that doesn't talk more about what to take away, but about what to ADD. So often we're removing this, cutting that, eliminating all of it... and what are we left with? Often being underfueld, underjoyed, and lonely. So today I'm sharing 3 things I…

This week's episdoe I'm sharing the research around a popular debate in the fertility world right now: is oral or vaginal progesterone better? In the early days of my career we really only heard about vaginal progesterone. But lately there has been a trend swap towards oral. Which is better for you? Find out by clicking play. Ready for more persona…

This week's episode is covering a topic that always comes up this time of year inside our Fertility Confidence Method Community: travelling when you're dealing with infertility. We chat about what to do about your supplements, how there's never the right time, our desire to control the uncontrolable, and my advice when it comes to personal levels o…

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Jane Gleeson, RN, Licensed Acupuncturist, and author of the book Who Stole My Ovaries. We discussed the collaborative approach we'd both love to see in infertility care, as well as all your hot topic questions around acupuncture, who it's for, what to expect, and so much more. You can learn more about Ja…

This week's episode is an excerpt from our ever popular Fertility Confidence Bootcamp. We're chatting all things cervical mucus like why it's important and when to track. But we're also talking going through a basic hormone lesson 101. Our next Fertility Confidence Bootcamp is starting Nov 27 2023, if you haven't joined us before now is the time. Y…

We're back! I'm so happy to welcome Dr. Leah Gordon to the Fertility Confidence Podcast to share her personal and clinical wisdom around male factor infertility. Male infertility is on the rise, and we both agree that this topic isn't spoken about nearly enough in the fertility space. Dr. Leah shares her personal fertility journey with male factor …

So often when it comes to our health we're skipping steps and often forgetting the basics. On this week's episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast we're talking all about what you should be considering before you actually start taking supplements to help boost your fertility. This is why often times what you're trying isn't working, and ultimate…

This week's Ask Kelsey question is: Are my short cycles a fertility problem? We're going to cover: What is considered a short cycle When are short cycles an issue, and when may they not actually be a problem What labs or testing should be done to understand if your short cycle is a clue to your fertility struggles If this is you and you're ready to…

This week's episode we make a clear distinction between what is toxic positivity and the alternative to working on your fertility mindset in a powerful and constructive way. Teaching our clients it's not about just putting a smile on their face no matter what, and how working on mindset is a key tool in their treatment plan. Ready to dig deeper on …

In this week's episode I got to sit down with Dr. Kela Smith and chat all things hormones. We covered how to know when your hormones need to be investigated, her favourite testing to use on clients, and her PUZZLE method to help balance hormones, quickly. Dr. Kela kindly offered our listeners a copy of her Cycle Optimizing Quick Start Guide and 7-d…