In this episode of Egg Meets Sperm, Dr Aumatma is joined by Dr Ritamarie Loscalzo. Join us as we discuss, “Plant-Based Fertility: Nourishing Your Hormones Naturally”. If you’re trying to conceive, then this episode is for you!
Dr. Ritamarie the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, is passionately committed to transforming our current broken disease-focused system into a true healthcare system where every practitioner is skilled at finding the root cause of health challenges and uses the wisdom of nature combined with modern scientific research to restore balance. Dr. Ritamarie, a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certifications in Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, and HeartMath®, specializes in insulin, thyroid, adrenal, and digestive imbalances. She’s also a master at using palate-pleasing, whole fresh food as medicine, and is a best-selling author, speaker, and internationally recognized nutrition and functional health authority with over 30 years of clinical experience. Her podcast, Reinvent Healthcare, provides health and wellness practitioners around the globe to be part of the movement to provide root-cause care to people in need.
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This podcast is designed to empower you with actionable knowledge to navigate your fertility journey with confidence and clarity. Together, we uncover cutting-edge science, share holistic strategies, and offer expert insights to support you and your partner every step of the way—because fertility truly takes two. 💕
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Struggling to conceive again after having your first baby? You’re not alone. Many women assume that if they got pregnant easily the first time, baby #2 (or #3) will be just as simple—but reality often tells a different story.
In this episode of Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma Simmons breaks down why fertility struggles after baby #1 are more common than you think and what you can do about it.
👉 Here’s what we’re covering in today’s episode:
✔️ Why Your Hormones May Still Be Out of Whack Postpartum
✔️ The Nutritional Depletion No One Talks About
✔️ Age vs. Oxidative Stress – What’s REALLY Impacting Your Fertility?
✔️ Your Partner’s Fertility Matters Too!
✔️ The Hidden Factor: Your Vaginal Microbiome & Fertility
✔️ Recurrent Pregnancy Loss & The Emotional Impact
✔️ The RIGHT Way to Prepare for Baby #2 (or #3!)
⏳ Trying to Conceive Again? Here’s What to Do Next:
✅ Step 1: Get the right tests – hormones, nutrients, vaginal microbiome, and sperm analysis.
✅ Step 2: Replenish your body with the right nutrition & balance hormones naturally.
✅ Step 3: Follow a tailored plan to optimize fertility and shorten the time to conception.
💡 Feeling stuck on your fertility journey? Don’t guess—get a roadmap to pregnancy success! Let’s uncover the root cause and create a personalized plan that works for YOU.
📲 Connect with Dr. Aumatma:
🔹 Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor
🔹 Website: Holistic Fertility Institute
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📄 Check out the show notes for more resources and links to fertility tests and tips.
Join us with our guest speaker Priyanka Jain!
In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking research on the vaginal microbiome and its crucial role in fertility, conception, and pregnancy outcomes. Whether you're trying to conceive naturally or through IVF, understanding this often-overlooked factor could make all the difference.
Priyanka is the co-founder & CEO of Evvy, a precision women’s health startup discovering overlooked biomarkers, starting with the vaginal microbiome. Before founding Evvy, Priyanka was the Head of Product at Pymetrics, a startup using behavioral science and AI to make talent matching more effective and fair. She serves on advisory boards for the XPRIZE Foundation and the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign. Priyanka received her B.S. from Stanford University, where she was a Mayfield Fellow and President of Stanford Women in Business. She has been recognized as Forbes 30 under 30 and Inc.’s Top Female Founders.
Here’s what we cover in this episode:
🔬 The Vaginal Microbiome Explained
💡 Fertility Outcomes Linked to Microbiome Health
🧪 Testing & Optimizing Your Microbiome
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https://www.instagram.com/evvy/
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🎧 Why Listen to Egg Meets Sperm?
This podcast is designed to empower you with actionable knowledge to navigate your fertility journey with confidence and clarity. Together, we uncover cutting-edge science, share holistic strategies, and offer expert insights to support you and your partner every step of the way—because fertility truly takes two. 💕
Don't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey.
Let’s chat! I want to hear from you! Send me a voice memo with:
- what you loved
- what you want to see improve
- any guests you want me to bring on
- AND any questions you want me to cover on the podcast!
Did you know you can join my private community to support you in getting Fertile As F***? This is the place for live interactions, support, and learning on the fertility journey.
Want more amazing content? Join me on IG.
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Struggling to get pregnant? Insulin resistance might be the hidden culprit.
In this Egg Meets Sperm episode, Dr Aumatma unpacks insulin resistance—a metabolic condition that could be silently sabotaging your fertility without you even realizing it.
Dr Aumatma has been a licensed Naturopathic Doctor for 18 years, with additional board certification in Naturopathic Endocrinology. Creator of The Restorative Fertility Method. Host of Egg Meets Sperm Podcast, a Top 5% podcast. 2x Best-selling author: Fertility Secrets and (in)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes. Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor (2015, 2020) and Top Women in Medicine Doctor (2020, 2021), Berkeley Hall of Fame (2022). Interviewed on 100+ podcasts about fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. Featured as the Holistic Fertility Expert on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, and The Bump. Has trained hundreds of practitioners around the world in holistic approaches to fertility and has certified top doctors in the Fertile Foundations™ system. Founder of Madre Fertility, with a free Smart Fertility Analysis to help you better understand blocks to fertility and create a customized roadmap for the journey. Medical Advisor for Mira Fertility, Element, and Feminade - three awesome leaders in fertility & women’s health.
Why should you care? Because insulin resistance doesn't just affect blood sugar—it wreaks havoc on ovulation, egg quality, sperm health, and overall reproductive function. If you're dealing with irregular cycles, unexplained infertility, PCOS, or even pregnancy loss, then listen to this episode NOW!
🔎 In this episode, we’ll cover:
✔️ What is insulin resistance? (A simple, no-jargon breakdown!)
✔️ How does insulin resistance impact fertility in women & men?
✔️ The shocking link between insulin, testosterone, and PCOS
✔️ How high insulin levels damage egg quality & increase miscarriage risk
✔️ Why sperm count, motility, and morphology suffer from insulin resistance
✔️ The connection between stress, cortisol, and blood sugar imbalances
✔️ How skipping meals, processed foods, and a sedentary lifestyle make it worse
✔️ The BEST functional medicine strategies to reverse insulin resistance
💡 Take Control of Your Fertility—Naturally!
The GOOD NEWS? Insulin resistance is reversible with the right nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplementation. In this video, I’ll walk you through:
✅ The best foods to stabilize blood sugar & improve insulin sensitivity
✅ Why fiber is a game-changer for hormonal balance & metabolic health
✅ How movement (even 10 minutes after a meal!) can lower insulin resistance
✅ The role of stress management in restoring reproductive health
✅ Intermittent fasting: Helpful or harmful for women?
✅ The top 3 supplements I recommend for insulin resistance & fertility
Your fertility is not just about one thing—it’s about whole-body optimization. As ambitious women, we often push through stress, long hours, and poor eating habits, not realizing how much it impacts our hormones and reproductive health. But YOU have the power to change this.
Don't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey.
Let’s chat! I want to hear from you! Send me a voice memo with:
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Join us as our guest speaker discusses "Why Sleep Is Key to Your Fertility."
In this episode of Egg Meets Sperm, Annika Carroll dives deep into a crucial yet often overlooked part of fertility—sleep!
Discover how quality sleep impacts your body’s hormone balance, sense of safety, and overall fertility health.
Annika shares insights into how our sleep-wake cycles, neurotransmitters, and even social media habits affect our ability to rest and recharge. Whether you're struggling to fall asleep or wake up at 3 a.m. feeling wired, this episode uncovers how you can reestablish restful sleep to support your fertility goals.
Annika Carroll is a Functional Sleep and Health Coach for high-achieving women and the owner of Sleep Like A Boss. Annika helps women take back control of their sleep, restore their energy, and avoid burnout so they can thrive both at work and in their personal lives. Her approach gets to the core of sleep struggles—tackling issues like hormone imbalances, gut health, and daily habits—because sleep problems are rarely just in your head.
Gift to listeners: https://sleeplikeaboss.com/the-game-of-sleep/
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www.linkedin.com/in/annika-carroll-sleepmasterymethod
Ready to make sleep your secret fertility superpower? Join us for an enlightening conversation!
Don't miss out on this in-depth episode filled with practical advice and inspiration to help you on your fertility journey.
Let’s chat! I want to hear from you! Send me a voice memo with:
- what you loved
- what you want to see improve
- any guests you want me to bring on
- AND any questions you want me to cover on the podcast!
Did you know you can join my private community to support you in getting Fertile As F***? This is the place for live interactions, support, and learning on the fertility journey.
Want more amazing content? Join me on IG.
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