In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down her five “non‑negotiables” for supporting fertility and hormone health. Instead of quick fixes or obsessing over age alone, she explains how everyday habits around sleep, movement, stress, food, and your environment shape what’s happening between your brain, ovaries, and eggs. You’ll walk away with a big-picture understanding of what really matters for your reproductive health - without needing a medical degree to follow along.

In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford explains why the current approach to fertility, where you must “fail” before anyone will evaluate you, needs to change. She introduces The Fertility Formula, a practical guide to understanding your body, spotting early warning signs, and making confident choices about your reproductive health without fear or confusion.

Trying to conceive? Learn 6 evidence-based tips to get pregnant naturally faster, including how to track ovulation, time intercourse, improve sperm health, and optimize fertility.

In this Q&A episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford and Emily Whitlock walk through key concepts from Dr. Crawford’s new book, The Fertility Formula. They discuss how inflammation impacts fertility, why tracking your cycle is essential, practical fertility awareness methods, what rising infertility rates really mean, testing like AMH/AFC and HSG vs saline sonogram, the role of stress, acupuncture, toxins in daily life (especially the kitchen), safe exercise during fertility treatments and pregnancy, and how to advocate for yourself with your doctor.

In this episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford sits down with thyroid expert Michael McPherson to unpack how the thyroid quietly shapes energy, mood, fertility, and long-term health. They explore why so many women are told their labs are “normal” even when they feel awful, what it really means to “optimize” thyroid function, and how to better advocate for yourself in a system that often overlooks subtle but life‑changing issues. This is a big‑picture, practical conversation about thyroid health, autoimmunity, and fertility—explained in plain English and focused on empowerment, not fear.

In this episode, we explore how meditation, rest, and genuine presence can transform the way we relate to stress, success, and our own bodies. Natalie and guest Elena Brower unpack why so many of us feel uncomfortable with stillness, how our upbringing shaped our views on productivity, and simple ways to start reconnecting with ourselves—no special equipment, perfect schedule, or “expert” skills required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what advanced maternal age really means and how fertility changes after 35. She breaks down the roles of egg quantity, egg quality, and ovulation while sharing practical steps to optimize your chances of conception. This guide empowers individuals to understand their bodies, take proactive action, and know when to seek fertility support.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.

Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the basics of cycle tracking. She explains how ovulation works, why apps alone can be misleading, and how tools like basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and ovulation predictor kits can help you better understand your body and get pregnant faster.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.

Dr. Natalie Crawford breaks down the powerful connection between gut health and estrogen. In this episode, she explains how inflammation, diet, and the gut microbiome influence hormone balance and fertility, and shares practical steps women can take to support their gut, regulate estrogen, and optimize reproductive health.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, explains how different types of birth control affect fertility—especially if you have endometriosis, PCOS, PMDD, or heavy periods.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OB-GYN and REI, answers your fertility questions.