

Egg Meets Sperm
Dr. Aumatma Simmons
Egg Meets Sperm: Because Fertility Takes Two.
Attention: Women and couples in their 30s & 40s, CEOs, high-achieving badasses. If you're struggling to conceive, there is likely a reason. On Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma interviews leading experts in fertility & wellness to help you on your journey to parenthood.
Starting Season 3: Dr. Aumatma will also offer a short, informative masterclass. If you want to get answers to your burning questions, send them here: https://www.speakpipe.com/EggMeetsSpermPodcast
This podcast is for you if:
* You are a BADASS - which also means you're a high-achiever, sometimes with a tendency towards wanting control, being a "boss" and carrying the world on your shoulders
* "infertility" makes you feel powerless and hopeless
* You're not sure there's anything you can do to help get your pregnant
* You are seeking alternatives to IVF, IUI, and Ovulation induction
* Your hormones are all over the place
* You have been diagnosed with PCOS, Endometriosis, Unexplained infertility
* You've suffered from Pregnancy loss and were told it's normal
* You and your partner are a power couple that wants to bring an incredible child into this world
* You are into natural & holistic approaches
* You want to do everything in your power to get pregnant
* You have experienced a loss and are ready to take your power back
Let's GO! Let's get you FertileAF so that you can have the family you dream of!
Attention: Women and couples in their 30s & 40s, CEOs, high-achieving badasses. If you're struggling to conceive, there is likely a reason. On Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma interviews leading experts in fertility & wellness to help you on your journey to parenthood.
Starting Season 3: Dr. Aumatma will also offer a short, informative masterclass. If you want to get answers to your burning questions, send them here: https://www.speakpipe.com/EggMeetsSpermPodcast
This podcast is for you if:
* You are a BADASS - which also means you're a high-achiever, sometimes with a tendency towards wanting control, being a "boss" and carrying the world on your shoulders
* "infertility" makes you feel powerless and hopeless
* You're not sure there's anything you can do to help get your pregnant
* You are seeking alternatives to IVF, IUI, and Ovulation induction
* Your hormones are all over the place
* You have been diagnosed with PCOS, Endometriosis, Unexplained infertility
* You've suffered from Pregnancy loss and were told it's normal
* You and your partner are a power couple that wants to bring an incredible child into this world
* You are into natural & holistic approaches
* You want to do everything in your power to get pregnant
* You have experienced a loss and are ready to take your power back
Let's GO! Let's get you FertileAF so that you can have the family you dream of!
Episodes
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May 27, 2024 • 28min
Balancing Blood Sugar for Optimal Fertility: Your Path to a Healthier Reproductive Journey
Join us for a compelling new episode featuring the distinguished Jillian Greaves in “Balancing Blood Sugar for Optimal Fertility: Your Path to a Healthier Reproductive Journey.” Jillian dives deep into essential topics that are crucial for anyone looking to enhance their reproductive health. In this episode, we cover the importance of maintaining stable blood sugar levels for hormonal harmony and fertility. This episode is packed with expert insights designed to empower you to enhance your reproductive health and navigate your path to parenthood with confidence. Jillian is a Functional Dietitian and Women's Health Specialist. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master’s in Public Health Nutrition from Tufts University. She completed her Dietitian Training at the University of Michigan and has advanced training in Functional Nutrition. Jillian is the owner of Jillian Greaves Functional Nutrition & Wellness, a virtual telehealth practice where her team helps women identify and address the root causes of their hormone and digestive health symptoms naturally, using advanced lab testing, personalized nutrition, supportive lifestyle strategies, and targeted supplements as the first line of intervention. Gift to listeners: Free Guide: Balancing Blood Sugar for Health Hormones Free Guide: Post-Pill Supplement Guide + Meal Plan Free Quiz + Private Podcast: PCOS Root Cause Quiz + Private Podcast Follow Jillian on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliangreavesrd/ Website: https://jilliangreaves.com/ PCOS Root Reversal Program: https://coaching.jilliangreaves.com/pcos-root-reversal Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

May 23, 2024 • 3min
Tip #3 on Fertile Insights: Navigating Your Fertility Journey with Expert Guidance
Start your journey to parenthood with our special series, "Fertile Insights: Navigating Your Fertility Journey with Expert Guidance," featuring fertility expert Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. This week, Lisa kicks off the series by discussing how to optimize timing pre-conception with fertility awareness, addressing what to do if you've been told you have low ovarian reserve, and offering strategies for improving sperm quality. Each episode is meticulously designed to provide deep insights and practical advice, empowering you to confidently take charge of your fertility. Tune in daily for a dose of valuable fertility tips and start paving your way to successful parenthood. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains women’s health practitioners to use their menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health. Gift to listeners: https://realfoodforfertility.com Follow Lisa on: Instagram: @FertilityFriday Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays LinkedIn: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

May 22, 2024 • 2min
Tip #2 on Fertile Insights: Navigating Your Fertility Journey with Expert Guidance
Start your journey to parenthood with our special series, "Fertile Insights: Navigating Your Fertility Journey with Expert Guidance," featuring fertility expert Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. This week, Lisa kicks off the series by discussing how to optimize timing pre-conception with fertility awareness, addressing what to do if you've been told you have low ovarian reserve, and offering strategies for improving sperm quality. Each episode is meticulously designed to provide deep insights and practical advice, empowering you to confidently take charge of your fertility. Tune in daily for a dose of valuable fertility tips and start paving your way to successful parenthood. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains women’s health practitioners to use their menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health. Gift to listeners: https://realfoodforfertility.com Follow Lisa on: Instagram: @FertilityFriday Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays LinkedIn: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

May 21, 2024 • 2min
Tip #1 on Fertile Insights: Navigating Your Fertility Journey with Expert Guidance
Start your journey to parenthood with our special series, "Fertile Insights: Navigating Your Fertility Journey with Expert Guidance," featuring fertility expert Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. This week, Lisa kicks off the series by discussing how to optimize timing pre-conception with fertility awareness, addressing what to do if you've been told you have low ovarian reserve, and offering strategies for improving sperm quality. Each episode is meticulously designed to provide deep insights and practical advice, empowering you to confidently take charge of your fertility. Tune in daily for a dose of valuable fertility tips and start paving your way to successful parenthood. Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains women’s health practitioners to use their menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health. Gift to listeners: https://realfoodforfertility.com Follow Lisa on: Instagram: @FertilityFriday Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays LinkedIn: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

May 20, 2024 • 30min
Fertile Insights: Navigating Your Fertility Journey with Expert Guidance
Join us for a compelling new episode featuring the distinguished Lisa Hendrickson-Jack in "Fertile Insights: Navigating Your Fertility Journey with Expert Guidance." Lisa dives deep into essential topics such as why the menstrual cycle should be considered a vital sign, what a healthy menstrual cycle looks like, and the impact of hormonal birth control on fertility. She also explores the benefits of non-hormonal birth control methods, the concept of fertility awareness, and the effectiveness of tracking cervical mucus versus ovulation strips. Additionally, Lisa discusses male fertility, the development of sperm quality guidelines, and common factors affecting sperm and egg quality. She addresses concerns about ovarian reserve, the use of fertility awareness for women with irregular cycles, and the distinctions between PCOS and HA. Finally, Lisa highlights how nutritional approaches can help restore normal menstrual cycles and improve fertility. This episode is packed with expert insights designed to empower you to enhance your reproductive health and navigate your path to parenthood with confidence. Don’t miss out on this vital conversation. Tune in and be inspired! Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who trains women’s health practitioners to use their menstrual cycle as a vital sign in their practices. She is the founder of the Fertility Awareness Mastery MentorshipTM program. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health. Gift to listeners: https://realfoodforfertility.com Follow Lisa on: Instagram: @FertilityFriday Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays LinkedIn: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

May 16, 2024 • 3min
Tip #3 on Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility
Start your journey to parenthood with our tip episodes, "Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility," featuring fertility expert Alannah Slingsby. This week, Alannah kicks off the series by exploring how progesterone, vitamin D, and pregnenolone can significantly enhance your chances of conceiving. Each episode is meticulously designed to provide you with deep insights and practical advice, empowering you to confidently take charge of your fertility. Tune in daily for a dose of valuable fertility tips and start paving your way to successful parenthood. Alannah is the Founder and CEO of Moment Health, a platform that is revolutionizing female hormone optimization with on demand diagnostics, virtual care, and functional medicine, tackling imbalances overlooked by traditional OBGYNs. Gift to listeners: code: EGGMEETSSPERM Follow Alannah on: https://www.instagram.com/momenthealthco https://www.tiktok.com/@momenthealth?lang=en Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

May 15, 2024 • 3min
Tip #2 on Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility
Start your journey to parenthood with our tip episodes, "Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility," featuring fertility expert Alannah Slingsby. This week, Alannah kicks off the series by exploring how progesterone, vitamin D, and pregnenolone can significantly enhance your chances of conceiving. Each episode is meticulously designed to provide you with deep insights and practical advice, empowering you to confidently take charge of your fertility. Tune in daily for a dose of valuable fertility tips and start paving your way to successful parenthood. Alannah is the Founder and CEO of Moment Health, a platform that is revolutionizing female hormone optimization with on demand diagnostics, virtual care, and functional medicine, tackling imbalances overlooked by traditional OBGYNs. Gift to listeners: code: EGGMEETSSPERM Follow Alannah on: https://www.instagram.com/momenthealthco https://www.tiktok.com/@momenthealth?lang=en Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

May 14, 2024 • 2min
Tip #1 on Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility
Start your journey to parenthood with our tip episodes, "Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility," featuring fertility expert Alannah Slingsby. This week, Alannah kicks off the series by exploring how progesterone, vitamin D, and pregnenolone can significantly enhance your chances of conceiving. Each episode is meticulously designed to provide you with deep insights and practical advice, empowering you to confidently take charge of your fertility. Tune in daily for a dose of valuable fertility tips and start paving your way to successful parenthood. Alannah is the Founder and CEO of Moment Health, a platform that is revolutionizing female hormone optimization with on demand diagnostics, virtual care, and functional medicine, tackling imbalances overlooked by traditional OBGYNs. Gift to listeners: code: EGGMEETSSPERM Follow Alannah on: https://www.instagram.com/momenthealthco https://www.tiktok.com/@momenthealth?lang=en Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

May 13, 2024 • 30min
Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility
Join us for a compelling new episode featuring the distinguished Alannah Slingsby. In "Fertile Harmony: Balancing Hormones for Optimal Fertility," Alannah dives deep into the essential hormones that influence fertility, including progesterone, estrogen, and cortisol. She'll also discuss how conditions like PCOS, thyroid issues, and PMS can affect your fertility journey. This episode is packed with expert insights designed to empower you to enhance your reproductive health and navigate your path to parenthood with confidence. Don’t miss out on this vital conversation. Tune in and be inspired! Alannah is the Founder and CEO of Moment Health, a platform that is revolutionizing female hormone optimization with on demand diagnostics, virtual care, and functional medicine, tackling imbalances overlooked by traditional OBGYNs. Gift to listeners: code: EGGMEETSSPERM Follow Alannah on: https://www.instagram.com/momenthealthco https://www.tiktok.com/@momenthealth?lang=en Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

May 9, 2024 • 3min
Tip #3 on Unlocking Fertility: Conquering Heavy Metals and Mineral Mysteries for a Healthy Pregnancy
Join us this week on "Egg Meets Sperm" for a series of fertility tip episodes with Nina-Marie Rueda, starting with "Unlocking Fertility: Conquering Heavy Metals and Mineral Mysteries for a Healthy Pregnancy." Throughout the week, Nina-Marie will provide deep insights into crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of preparing for conception. Discover the significance of a comprehensive pre-pregnancy detox beyond simple juicing, understand why GI and vaginal microbiome testing are critical for healthy fertility, and learn how genuine lifestyle adjustments involving sleep, personal care, and stress management can profoundly influence your fertility journey. Each episode is crafted to empower you with the knowledge to confidently navigate the path to parenthood. Nina-Marie is a traditional naturopathic doctor with extensive training in functional testing like the DUTCH, GIMAP, blood chemistry, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, and more. She is a trained labor doula, postpartum doula, lactation educator, yoga instructor, and clinical homeopathic practitioner. She works with women in the perinatal time, empowering them to have uneventful pregnancies and postpartum periods, as well as with children who present with complex cases like eczema, GI dysfunction, or ASD. Gift to listeners: 50% off Perinatal Minerals Expert - a course that teaches on how minerals affect each stage of perinatal health and how to assess and address them with HTMA. Code is EGGMEETSSPERM and link to course is https://perinatal-nutrition.newzenler.com/ Follow Nina-Marie on: Instagram: @doctorninamarie Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok: @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube: @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!


