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Episode 075: Outside the Box

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about doing things differently and being "outside then box." Don't be afraid to settle, learn to chase your dreams, and know that people will have something to say about it. Pushing boundaries is required in order to grow, so be the one doing things better, asking for more, and fighting for what you believe.

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Episode 074: Maternal Health Disparities, with Dr. Jasmine Johnson

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks to Dr. Jasmine Johnson, about her path in medicine and her passion, maternal health disparities. Dr. Johnson is a fellow in maternal and fetal medicine at UNC and a fierce advocate for racial inequities in pregnancy. Dr. Johnson is a mom and talks about her journey. She is also uses social media to inspire women to chase their dreams and fight for equality.

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Episode 073: Fora Fertility

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the decision to quit her job (again) and open Fora Fertility with her partner, Dr. Amanda Skillern. Listen to her thoughts about what really matters, why we let ourselves be held back by fear, and goals for Fora Fertility in the future.

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Episode 072: Girl Power, with Dr. Tiffanny Jones

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Tiffanny Jones, a fertility specialist in Dallas, Texas about girl power, confidence, and making a difference. They talk about choosing REI, the path it takes to get into this competitive field, racism in medicine and in the world, health disparities, and being true to yourself. Tiffanny is the ultimate believer in other women, and she will challenge you to believe more in your self as well.

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Episode 071: Becoming Vegan

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about becoming vegan and how to transition to a whole food plant based diet. This episode is all about how to make a change, what you need to consider, and letting go of fear. You can do anything you set your mind to. Eat for your health and for the world around you.

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Episode 070: Thyroid & Reproduction

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about thyroid and reproduction. The thyroid gland is essential in fetal development and abnormal thyroid hormones can impact pregnancy and infertility. Learn about screening protocols, what the studies show, and what you need to know to advocate for yourself.

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Episode 069: A Mother: Any Way

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about non-traditional paths to parenthood including donor egg, donor embryo and gestational surrogacy. Listen as she talks about making these hard decisions, evaluating the options, and learning what questions to ask. Motherhood is more than genetics or birth, it is love.

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Episode 068: The Professional Learner

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about becoming a professional learner. How do you find joy in learning? How do you learn? How do you learn to allow the world around you to change your life? Learning is all about change.

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Episode 067: Hope

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about finding hope after failure, loss, or the unexpected. Learn how you can lean into the hard times, find vulnerability, and become stronger. Sometimes giving up is the right move, but sometimes you need to persist.

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Episode 066: Questions for Your Fertility Doctor

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the top questions you need to be asking your fertility doctor and clinic. Learn what to ask to make your journey the easiest and set your expectations appropriately. Understand how your doctor and clinic play a role in your experience. Be your own advocate.

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Episode 065: Adaptability

Join Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about adaptability. What does it mean to be adaptable? How do you accept change and make the best of it? How do you evolve even when you don’t want to?

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Episode 064: Unexplained Infertility

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about unexplained infertility. Learn what it means when all your infertility testing is normal, and empower yourself with the evidence about the next best step. Details about clomid, FSH injectable hormones, IUI, and IVF discussed here including a review of the latest studies for unexplained infertility

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Episode 063: Ovulation Induction

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about ovulation induction. Learn the basics about which options exist including clomid, letrozole, FSH and LH injections, GnRH, metformin, and more. And remember - always know what you are treating.

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Episode 062: Life on Hold

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about how to handle the new normal. Coronavirus has led to plans canceling and putting your life on hold. How do you stay your best in this time and refocus on what matters most? What is your goal? 5 steps here.

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Episode 061: Coronavirus and Pregnancy

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about COVID-19 and pregnancy. Learn what we know now as far as risks and transmission in pregnancy. Important information for those trying to get pregnant, undergoing fertility treatments, or already pregnant.

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Episode 060: Girls of Today

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the girls of today. On International Women's Day, let's talk about what we need to do to elevate the girls in today's world. Together we can change the narrative.

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Episode 059: Negotiation

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about negotiation. Learn that knowing what you need is power, and you deserve to ask for it. Listen as she discusses her own job transition and what she learned along the way. Also, if we are talking contracts - hire a lawyer.

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Episode 058: Amenorrhea

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about amenorrhea, or absent periods. In this episode, listen to all the causes of both primary and secondary amenorrhea. Understand that your period should be predictable and regular, and if it is not, then you need to seek help. Your period is the primary reflection of your hormones and your body.

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Episode 057: The Physician Writer, with Dr. Kimmery Martin

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks with Dr. Kimmery Martin, physician and best-selling author. Listen to Kimmery talk about her journey in medicine and her love of literature. Hear her story of pursuing her passions in medicine and writing. This is the story of “The Queen of Hearts” and “The Antidote for Everything.”

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