Practically Fertile
Dr. Adrienne Wei, DACM, FABORM, CFN, L.Ac.
If you wanted to get pregnant yesterday, but you're confused and overwhelmed by all the noise on the internet, then this is the right podcast for you. Hosted by Dr. Adrienne Wei, Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), functional medicine practitioner, and functional nutritionist. Here, you'll find zero fluffy, useless information or rah-rah motivation. You'll only find practical strategies and "how-tos" for identifying the root cause and amplifying your fertility by using a proven method of combining science with tradition.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Practically Fertile episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Practically Fertile for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Practically Fertile episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Episode 16 - The Five Emotions and How They Affect Fertility
Practically Fertile
04/01/25 • 22 min
Drawing from 16 years of clinical experience helping women conceive naturally, I've observed that mindset blocks fertility more often than most realize. While physical symptoms are easy to identify, recognizing how emotions sabotage conception requires deeper awareness.
Chinese medicine reveals fascinating connections between emotions and organ systems crucial for fertility.
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01/22/25 • 19 min
Do you ever feel like getting pregnant is starting to feel like a job that you're not getting paid for? In the process of searching for answers, you've spent thousands of dollars on supplements, lab tests, and treatments. What you might not realize, however, is that spending more money isn't going to help if you're not consistently taking action on a daily basis. In fact, there are many things you can do that can boost fertility and don't cost you a dime.
In this episode, you'll learn practical advice on enhancing fertility through simple and cost-free actions. Here is what to expect:
• Three core principles of the Practically Fertile® Methodology
• The five simple yet powerful tweaks to make today
• How focusing on small, sustainable changes leads to significant results
Download the list of 10 things that are free, click HERE.
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Episode 11 - The Shocking Truth About the AMH and Ovarian Reserve
Practically Fertile
02/25/25 • 23 min
No single marker for fertility causes as much anxiety and stress as the AMH. If your AMH is low, you've likely thought that you're "running out of eggs" and that you won't be able to get pregnant naturally.
In this episode, I talk about why that is incorrect. Here is what to expect:
- What AMH actually is
- What AMH actually do
- What does it mean if AMH is low
- Can AMH be increased?
- Factors that influence AMH
Please let me know what you think. I would love to hear from you!
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Website: www.adriennewei.com
Episode 10 - My Proven Framework to Get Over the Disappointment of a BFN
Practically Fertile
02/20/25 • 15 min
There's nothing more demoralizing than getting a B.F.N at the end of the month when you've tried so hard. No one can blame you for feeling down, depressed, and sad. While it's very normal and healthy to feel this way because we're humans, it can also damage your overall emotional well-being and you'll start to lose hope.
In this episode, I will share with you my five-step framework that can help to transport you out of a negative headspace so that you can feel more hopeful and motivated again.
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Episode 8 - What is Qi? Is It Real? How Does it Affect Fertility?
Practically Fertile
02/13/25 • 14 min
Qi, or chee, is one of the most complex concepts in Chinese medicine. Yet, it is crucial that you have a basic understanding of it. While you don't need to be a Chinese medicine doctor, knowing how Qi affects the body will help you identify possible imbalances that are preventing you from getting pregnant.
In this episode, we will explore what Qi is and the possible imbalances that can cause fertility challenges.
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Episode 7 - What is Old is New Again - How This Medical System Has Been Helping Women Get Pregnant for Over 2500 Years
Practically Fertile
02/11/25 • 21 min
Have you ever wondered how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a medical system that is over 2500 years old has stood the test of time, and is still used by billions of people today? In this episode, we explore the main principles of TCM, and how it is still very relevant today in treating infertility.
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Episode 6 - What is Methylation, and Settling the Score Between Folate and Folic Acid
Practically Fertile
02/04/25 • 17 min
There is a lot of confusion around folate versus folic acid. You might have read that folate is better, but your doctor might have recommended folic acid. To understand which is truly better, we have to understand a process called methylation. In this episode, we explore:
- What methylation and DNA methylation is
- How it affects your body
- The essential nutrients for methylation
- Folate vs. folic acid: which is better
I'm curious to hear about your thoughts on this. Please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Episode 5 - What the New Research Says About Exercise and Sperm Quality
Practically Fertile
01/30/25 • 15 min
We’re switching gears to talk about male fertility—the other part of the equation to get pregnant. It's a well-known fact that over 40% of infertility cases are caused by issues with sperm. We'll explore in this episode:
- The state of sperm quality decline
- Possible causes of this steady decline
- The Frog Study
- Which level of exercise is best for sperm quality
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Website: www.adriennewei.com
Episode 4 - Everyday vs. Therapeutic Eating...What's the Difference?
Practically Fertile
01/28/25 • 14 min
If you've been eating "healthy" but not seeing results, this episode could help you understand the difference between everyday eating and therapeutic eating, and how they impact fertility. Here is what to expect:
- Why traditional diets fail
- Why you shouldn't fear therapeutic eating
- Introduction to the B.P.A. framework of fertility nutrition
- Why you shouldn't worry about those with an unhealthy lifestyle but get pregnant anyway.
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Website: www.adriennewei.com
Episode 1 - Fertility Basics: All the Major Hormones and a Few That You Didn't Know About
Practically Fertile
01/21/25 • 19 min
Whether you've been trying to conceive for a while or you're just starting the process, chances are, you've heard of the common female hormones such as FSH, estrogen, and progesterone. But hormone interactions are nuanced and complex. It's not as straightforward as "normal estrogen levels equal fertility." In fact, normal rarely means optimal. There are other hormones that make conception possible behind the scenes as well.
In this episode, we explore the complex interplay of several well-known hormones and a few not-so-well-known ones and their critical roles in conception. Here is what to expect:
• An overview of the major fertility hormones
• The importance of hormones acting in conjunction and what happens when they don't
• Hormones in supporting roles that are critical for fertility
• Common misconceptions about how hormones work
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FAQ
How many episodes does Practically Fertile have?
Practically Fertile currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does Practically Fertile cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Fertility, Infertility, Medicine and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Practically Fertile?
The episode title 'Episode 11 - The Shocking Truth About the AMH and Ovarian Reserve' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Practically Fertile?
The average episode length on Practically Fertile is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Practically Fertile released?
Episodes of Practically Fertile are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Practically Fertile?
The first episode of Practically Fertile was released on Jan 21, 2025.
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