Weight Loss for Fertility

Stephanie Fein, MD
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  • Health & Fitness
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Struggling with infertility is hard enough on its own, but being told to lose weight also, with no clear idea of what to actually do next can feel particularly defeating. Weight Loss for Fertility is the only podcast around that helps guide you when you're having a rough start to motherhood and have been told that weight loss could help with your fertility. On this podcast, your internist turned weight loss expert, Stephanie Fein MD, helps navigate the vulnerable world of infertility and weight loss with compassion and experience. Insulin, inflammation, hormones, and diet mentality make weight loss tricky for those TTC. Understanding and improving each will clear the way for successful ovulation, IVF, or ICSI. Listen in to find tools and resources that’ll help you along this path while being guided with love and compassion. Be sure to share the podcast with anyone who could benefit and follow so you don’t miss an episode! Visit StephanieFeinMD.com to learn more * The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition, and before undertaking any diet, dietary supplement, exercise, or other health program.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep 199:    Becoming a Salad Person

    You can lose weight—and keep it off—without ever becoming a “salad person.”   There’s no official “SP” badge you have to earn in order to lose weight before your next round of fertility treatments.   On today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we untangle the knot of “good food/bad food” thinking, bust the myth that there’s only one right way to eat, and zoom in on what actually helps you lose weight (and keep your sanity) as you’re TTC.   By the end, you’ll know:   🪤 How to spot — and gently sidestep — the “good food, bad food” trap that fuels yo-yo dieting   🥗 Why you never have to eat salad (or anything else you don’t want!) to lose weight   🤫 The secret power of the hunger scale and the magic combo that makes food decisions so much less stressful   🏡 How to experiment with food choices without guilt, self-punishment, or “drama” — even with family watching   The real win isn’t forcing yourself to love salad or sticking to impossible rules. It’s finally making food decisions that feel like self-care, not self-sabotage.   There's a world where food isn’t a battleground. That’s the place we’re heading, one low-drama lunch at a time 😍 Links: Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com   -  Facebook   -  Instagram  -  LinkedIn

  2. Aug 25

    Ep 198:    Acceptance Leads to Weight Loss: You Are a Peach 🍑

    The dieting world teaches us that hating our extra pounds will drive us to change. Problem is: IT DOESN'T WORK (You may have noticed 😜)   What if the fastest way to lose weight (and boost fertility) isn’t about "cracking down" or "shaping up"—but leaning into who you already are?   Forget everything you heard about willpower and self-control.   This week's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast reveals the supercharging power of self-acceptance over self-criticism.   Here’s what you’ll walk away knowing how to do:   See why self-acceptance (not self-criticism) is your secret weapon for permanent weight loss   Recognize and end sneaky overeating cycles without punishing yourself   Drop the exhausting routine of “fixing" everything and discover how to work with your real body, right now   Use a simple new lens (hello, peaches) to notice what actually delights you—and gently let go of what doesn’t Turns out, the best tools for lasting change aren’t scales or trackers, but grace, self-trust, and real acceptance.   Let’s stop trying to be grapes when we’re peaches—and notice how much easier weight loss (and everything else) becomes.   Embrace your peachiness 🍑 Listen now Links:   Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com   -  Facebook   -  Instagram  -  LinkedIn

  3. Aug 18

    Ep 197:   Calm Food Noise: A Wine Story

    Food Noise--that relentless chatter suggesting sweet treats when you're not even hungry.   I know that siren call well.   In this week's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, I take you right into the sneaky way food noise crept up on me, even after years of living pretty peacefully with food. And how a burgeoning habit of a nightly glass of wine threw my calm right out the window—and invited the sugar gremlins in.   If you’ve ever wondered why some days are so much noisier than others, or beat yourself up for “giving in” to something sweet, this episode is for you.   It’s not a morality play. It’s real physiology and the freedom that comes with seeing it all with clear eyes.   After listening, you'll know how to:   Spot the subtle ways food noise creeps in (especially after certain foods or drinks) Understand why wine, sweets, or even a rough night’s sleep can send cravings into overdrive Discover easy tweaks that lower food noise—without willpower, drama, or “never again” rules Find out how tuning into your body (and keeping your eyes wide open) is the most powerful tool you have   There’s enormous relief in knowing your cravings aren’t personal failings. Food noise is modifiable and peace is just 20 minutes away. Links: Urge Work Episodes:  Ep 52: Urges -The Key to Food Freedom https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148261618 Ep 87: Urge Work - A Real Life Example https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148728946 Food Noise Episodes:  Ep 79: Food Noise: "What Do I Feel Like Eating?" https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2148631151 Ep 128:  When Cookies Are Calling from Inside the Pantry https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149015358 Ep 143:   Decreasing Food Noise Naturally  https://www.stephaniefeinmd.com/podcasts/weight-loss-for-fertility/episodes/2149068032 Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com   -  Facebook   -  Instagram  -  LinkedIn

  4. Aug 11

    Ep 196:   Weight Loss Lessons from Mahjong

    Confession: I once cheated… at solo mahjong. Yes, alone at my kitchen table, quietly breaking my own rules just to win a little game no one else would ever see.   Sounds silly, right? But the knot in my stomach afterward felt so real. If you’ve ever found yourself eating oreos in a dark pantry, you know what I mean.   That’s exactly where we go in this week’s episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast. I get honest (and a little vulnerable) about the lesson I learned and how it relates to weight loss, cravings, and the sneaky ways self-judgment holds us back.   Because it’s not really about the food, it's about what we do when nobody’s watching that has everything to do with how we treat ourselves on this fertility and weight loss journey.   This week, we’re looking at why we sometimes sneak, fudge, or overthink when no one’s looking. We find out:   The surprising parallel between “cheating” at a solo game and sneaking food—plus why the only person it hurts is us   The real reason we sneak food and the truth about urges, discomfort, and the thoughts that drive both (hint: it has nothing to do with willpower)   Why self-judgment after a supposed “mistake” is so much worse than the mistake itself—and how to break that judgment cycle for good   How using tools like the Hunger Scale rewires our brain and lifts the weight of “good food, bad food” thinking   The hardest part isn’t "messing up"—it’s how we talk to ourselves after. Ditch the judgment and you’ll find more pride (and progress) than you expected. We don’t have to eat "perfectly" to lose weight—what matters is the relationship we build with ourselves 💕 Links:   Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com   -  Facebook   -  Instagram  -  LinkedIn

  5. Aug 4

    Ep 195:  Mental Rehearsal for Supercharged Weight Loss

    We can use the power of imagery to lose weight. Sound too good to be true? You're likely an expert at this powerful brain tool already, but not in a way that helps. Worrying is the mental rehearsal of things we don't want. We’re all pros at worrying. But using our brilliant minds to set ourselves up for the habits we want? That’s a little less obvious—and a whole lot more effective than you’ve been told. In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we breakdown mental rehearsal, a science-backed (and honestly delightful) way to make the habits that matter start to feel natural.   By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to: Harness a proven brain trick to make new habits feel almost automatic Paint vivid “mental movies” that sidestep willpower (we’ll practice it together, step by step) Anticipate those inevitable obstacles — and plan for them before they trip you up Use this power-boosted rehearsal to make weight loss feel easy: food routines, dinner prep, and restaurant nights become a snap   Bottom line: imagining success isn’t just positive thinking — it’s real training for your mind and body. Changing habits gets easier (and kinder) when we give ourselves a chance to “practice” first. Let’s use that gentle brain magic to move closer to the life you want, one mental rep at a time. Links: Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com   -  Facebook   -  Instagram  -  LinkedIn

  6. Jul 28

    Ep 194: Listen in on my Food Date

    I had a Girl Dinner the other night, but it wasn't the good kind 😜   It doesn’t happen often, but when I find myself chasing hunger, I stop, put on my detective hat and go on a Food Date.   Be a fly on the wall in this week's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast as I go through my easy evaluation process (aka Food Date) to find out what happened and what I can learn about myself for next time.   Here’s what that looks like:   ✅ Start with what went right Even on an “off” day, I followed my hunger cues. No beating myself up for being hungrier than usual. After all, hunger is just a message, not a moral shortcoming.   🧐 Get curious—not critical—about what didn’t work Lunch was a patchwork of not-much-protein because my go-to options weren’t stocked (post-trip fridge problems). Dinner? I gambled on a protein bar… it didn’t pay off. Cue the hunger chase.   🩷 Plan a kind, realistic next step Next time I get back from a trip, I’ll make double-sure there’s real-deal protein ready to go (shoutout to Trader Joe’s frozen meals for emergencies). Just a little extra planning can save a whole lotta discomfort. There’s no room for self-criticism at this table. We can turn every food fumble into gentle insight—so much easier to find what works that way. Then weight loss isn't harsh or scary. It's simple and friendly. That's the only way the weight stays off forever. Links: Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com   -  Facebook   -  Instagram  -  LinkedIn

  7. Jul 21

    Ep 193: Fertility Foods

    What if the secret to boosting fertility wasn't hiding in a rare goji berry or an overpriced superfood powder? We take on "Fertility Foods" in this week's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast and it's for anyone who’s ever gotten overwhelmed about what to eat or caught themselves spiraling after hearing about the “one food” you absolutely must have. We’re busting myths and getting into what really counts when you’re trying to get pregnant. Forget chasing the latest food fads or beating yourself up because your dinner didn’t look like a Pinterest board.   Let’s talk about what matters—and how you can make it work for you, without making yourself crazy.   By the end, you’ll know how to:   Cut through the nutrition noise so you can stop second-guessing every grocery run Borrow the best parts of the Mediterranean and Pro-Fertility diets without feeling deprived (or bored) Use the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 to decide when organic is worth it—major sanity and wallet saver Get your supplement basics down so you don’t have to play Google doctor Navigate the seafood aisle without a side of mercury anxiety There isn’t a single food with the power to make or break your journey. Instead remember this: whole foods most of the time, kindness always. Links: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/full-list.php   https://www.fda.gov/media/102331/download?attachment   Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com   -  Facebook   -  Instagram  -  LinkedIn

  8. Jul 14

    Ep 192: Weight Loss Resilience

    Ever feel like one “off” day (or scale number) knocks you completely off track? What if we could bounce back with ease and grace instead ☺️   That’s exactly what we’re talking about in this week’s Weight Loss for Fertility podcast 🎙️.   Picture this: on a ledge there’s a raw egg, an orange, and a superball. The egg cracks under pressure The orange bruises But the superball? It gains momentum.   Which one are we when life throws us a curveball (or a flat tire, break room donuts or tough fertility news)?   On this week’s episode: Resilience is the (not so) secret sauce for weight loss and fertility.   🟢 Discover why building “superball” character is the key to lasting weight loss—especially during fertility treatments, when surprises seem nonstop.   🌱 Learn the simple 3-question “food date” ritual that rewires your brain from all-or-nothing thinking into unshakeable resilience   🌸 Hear why kindness (not force!) is your #1 superpower to transforms setbacks into true progress, on the scale and in life. Every stumble can have a comeback. That's how we learn to keep weight off permanently. And if you're a superball, you can even enjoy the ride! 😉 Click, listen, and join me, to collect some serious super ball energy for your own journey. Links:   Click the links below to lose weight now, the Weight Loss for Fertility way: Website -  stephaniefeinmd.com   -  Facebook   -  Instagram  -  LinkedIn

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Struggling with infertility is hard enough on its own, but being told to lose weight also, with no clear idea of what to actually do next can feel particularly defeating. Weight Loss for Fertility is the only podcast around that helps guide you when you're having a rough start to motherhood and have been told that weight loss could help with your fertility. On this podcast, your internist turned weight loss expert, Stephanie Fein MD, helps navigate the vulnerable world of infertility and weight loss with compassion and experience. Insulin, inflammation, hormones, and diet mentality make weight loss tricky for those TTC. Understanding and improving each will clear the way for successful ovulation, IVF, or ICSI. Listen in to find tools and resources that’ll help you along this path while being guided with love and compassion. Be sure to share the podcast with anyone who could benefit and follow so you don’t miss an episode! Visit StephanieFeinMD.com to learn more * The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you have regarding a medical condition, and before undertaking any diet, dietary supplement, exercise, or other health program.

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