
FCP E137. Busting fertility expectations, managing grief, and slowing down with Beth Gulotta
10/29/24 • 45 min
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.
Topics Covered:
- How we can Quiet the Clock and the importance of including men in the conversation
- Redefining our family planning expectations
- Navigating grief in the fertility journey
- The value and importance of your fertility support system
- The importance of self advocacy on your fertility journey
You can check out Beth’s podcast, Quiet the Clock on all major platforms or over on her website, https://quiettheclock.com/, and find her on IG @quicktheclockpod
Start building your fertility confidence with our free on demand webinar. Get your copy at kelseyduncan.com/ondemand
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.
Topics Covered:
- How we can Quiet the Clock and the importance of including men in the conversation
- Redefining our family planning expectations
- Navigating grief in the fertility journey
- The value and importance of your fertility support system
- The importance of self advocacy on your fertility journey
You can check out Beth’s podcast, Quiet the Clock on all major platforms or over on her website, https://quiettheclock.com/, and find her on IG @quicktheclockpod
Start building your fertility confidence with our free on demand webinar. Get your copy at kelseyduncan.com/ondemand
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FCP E136. Your thyroid health, fearing carbs, and the gut for fertility with Phoebe Lapine
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 being diagnosed with autoimmune disease
- How carbs are an important part of a well-rounded fertility diet
- Finding the Goldilocks spot when it comes to your fertility nutrition
- Impactful ways to manage your blood sugar and still enjoy your fave foods
- The importance of starting off your day on the right foot nutrition wise
- The role stress plays when it comes to blood sugar, gut health, and you fertility
You can check out Phoebe’s blog, Feed me Phoebe, and find her over on instagram @phoebelapine. Make sure to check out her latest book, Carbivore, over at www.carbivorecookbook.com
Ready to understand exactly what labs to advocate for to discover the root cause of why you likely aren’t getting pregnant AND understand how to interpret them? Check out Fertility Labs 101 to get your hands on everything you need to know to advocate for yourself and your partner when it comes to digging deeper on your fertility journey.
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FCP E138. Pregnant in 3 months after TTC for 2 years with unexplained infertility
In this week’s episode I’m sharing an inspiring client success story that highlights the complexity of Unexplained Infertility and the need for a care team to dig deeper with you. We chat about the importance of comprehensive testing, support on your fertility journey, and our signature Whole Couple Approach. Listen on to hear how this client got pregnant in just 3 months after trying for 2 years with no success and being told IVF was her next option.
Topics Covered:
- Unexplained Infertility
- Hashimoto’s Hypothyroid and Fertility
- Whole Couple Approach
- Comprehensive Fertility Testing
- How Nutrition and Lifestyle Play a Role in Fertility Care
- Fertility Support
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