<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Natalie Crawford, a double board-certified fertility physician and reproductive endocrinologist, to break down what’s really going on when it comes to fertility.</p><p>We go beyond the basics and dive into how hormones, inflammation, lifestyle, and environmental factors all influence reproductive health and what you can actually do about it.</p><p>This is a powerful, science-backed conversation for any woman navigating midlife, thinking about fertility, or simply wanting to better understand her body.</p><p>How hormones regulate ovulation and what can disrupt it.<br>The hidden role of chronic inflammation in fertility decline.<br>Why your gut microbiome matters for hormone balance.<br>Environmental toxins and their impact on reproductive health.<br>Stress, cortisol, and how they affect your chances of conceiving.<br>The truth about age, egg quality, and what’s still in your control.<br>Practical tools for tracking ovulation and optimizing fertility.<br>A couple-focused approach to fertility, because it’s not just on women.<br>The rising rates of infertility and why it matters.<br>Sauna and cold exposure and whether they support or hinder fertility.</p><p>“Women have more agency over their health.”<br>The gut plays a huge role in hormone metabolism.<br>Chronic inflammation can accelerate damage to egg quality.<br>Fertility isn’t just about age. Lifestyle factors matter more than most people think.</p><p>Find Dr. Natalie at:</p><p>Instagram: @nataliecrawfordmd<br>Website: Natalie Crawford MD<br>Book: The Fertility Formula.</p><p>If you’re looking to take control of your health, understand your body, and optimise your longevity, this episode is for you.</p><p>For more health and longevity conversations, follow along at @sweatyafpodcast on Instagram.</p><p><br></p>