Fertility + Hormones + Health + Lifestyle
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The Fertility Diet
In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down how what you eat can quietly support or sabotage your hormones, gut, and fertility. Instead of rigid rules or one “perfect” diet, she explains how to build a realistic, flexible way of eating that lowers inflammation, supports egg and sperm quality, and helps your body work the way it’s designed to—all in plain language you can actually use.
The #1 Mistake People Make When a Friend Struggles With Infertility
In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with etiquette expert Allison Cheperdak to talk about how to show up for someone struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, or sensitive family-planning issues. They break down what to say (and what not to say), how to handle baby announcements and showers, and how to navigate tricky moments at work, with family, and online—without needing to be an infertility expert yourself.
How Long Does It Really Take to Get Pregnant?
In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down what really goes into getting pregnant - beyond the simple idea of “just stop birth control and see what happens.” She explains how your age, egg health, lifestyle, and cycle awareness all work together, and shares practical ways to start taking control of your fertility without obsessing over numbers or strict rules.
How Your Daily Habits Shape Longevity and Fertility | Dawn Mussallem, DO
Life can really catch us off guard, and for many people, cancer teaches us about the uncertainty we all face. In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford chats with the inspiring Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a double board-certified physician, stage four cancer survivor, and heart transplant recipient.
Fertility Q&A - Male Fertility, Long Periods, FET, and More
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.
How Endocrine Disruptors Impact Your Fertility
In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford uncovers the impact of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) that can be found in the air we breathe and the products we use daily. These "forever chemicals" interfere with the brain-ovary connection and affect egg quality. But you have the power to combat their effects.
Fertility Q&A - Alcohol, Low Estrogen, CoQ10, and More
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.
PMS, PMDD, & Your Brain | Dr. Sarah Hill
Ever feel like a different person during your luteal phase? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, board-certified fertility doctor Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with award-winning researcher and psychologist Dr. Sarah Hill, author of the groundbreaking new book The Period Brain.
Fertility Q&A - Morphology, RPL, Fertility Trackers, and More
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.
Fertility Q&A - Heavy Periods, Asherman's, High AMH, and More!
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.
Embryo Transfer: IVF Prep & Protocols
Dr. Natalie Crawford (Board-Certified OBGYN & REI) provides a step-by-step roadmap for patients navigating the technical side of IVF. Whether you are wondering about IVF success rates with frozen embryos or how to prepare your uterine lining, this guide covers the clinical strategy used to optimize your pregnancy chances.
Muscle as Medicine: Strength Training for Hormonal Health | Gabrielle Lyon, MD
Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with physician and muscle-centric medicine expert Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to explore why skeletal muscle is a powerful driver of hormones, metabolism, fertility, and long-term health, and how women can begin to support it at any age.
Fertility Q&A - Low AMH, Hypothyroidism, Inflammation, and More!
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.
Hormone Truths Every Woman Needs to Know
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, breaks down how your hormones shift across your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond, and what you can actually do in each decade to protect your fertility, brain, bones, and long‑term health. Instead of reacting only when there’s a problem, this episode helps you use your cycle, symptoms, and lifestyle as data so you can make informed decisions at every stage.
Fertility Q&A - TTC, Male Fertility, Endo, and More
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.
The Gut–Hormone Connection: Fiber, Microbiome & Fertility | Will Bulsiewicz, MD
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz to explain how gut health, inflammation, and hormones are connected—and what simple changes can support your energy, mood, and fertility.
Nutrition and PCOS: Treating Insulin Resistance with Food | Cory Ruth RDN
Dr. Natalie Crawford is joined by registered dietitian and PCOS specialist Cory Ruth, author of “PCOS Is My Power,” to explain how PCOS, blood sugar, and nutrition all fit together. They talk about why PCOS is so misunderstood, what insulin resistance really means, and simple, realistic ways to eat and live that support your hormones, metabolism, and fertility, without cutting out everything you love.
How Stress Affects Your Hormones and Fertility
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, unpacks how stress communicates with your brain and ovaries—and how that relationship can shape your cycles, egg quality, and fertility over time. This episode connects physiology with realistic strategies so you can better support your hormones in a chronically stressed world.
Why Your Fertility Matters Now (Even If You’re Not Ready Yet)
Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, reframes fertility as a key health signal, not just about getting pregnant. Whether you want kids soon, someday, or aren’t sure, this episode helps you understand your cycle, your egg reserve, and what you can start doing today to protect your hormonal and reproductive health.

