The Fertility Fight Club

Fertility Blooms
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Tired of hearing "everything looks normal" and still not seeing those two pink lines? Welcome to The Fertility Fight Club - a safe space for women trying to conceive to get real answers, real support, and real hope. I'm Crystal, Holistic Nutritionist and Fertility Coach, and after nine years of my own fertility journey - miscarriages, an ectopic pregnancy, and finally becoming a mom to twins through surrogacy - I know exactly how lonely and confusing this road can feel. This podcast is what I wish I'd had. Every week, we're covering it all: getting pregnant naturally, IUI, IVF, egg and sperm donation, surrogacy, PCOS, endometriosis, low AMH, unexplained infertility, and everything in between. You'll hear from doctors, embryologists, and fertility experts who'll help you understand what's actually going on in your body - so you can stop Googling at 2am and start moving the needle on your fertility. We'll also bring you Love Your Story, a series featuring real fertility warriors - women who've been in the trenches, who are still fighting, and who are living proof that you can get to the other side with a baby in your arms. We’ll also have The Fertility Pulse, your inside look at what’s happening in the fertility world. Crystal and nurse Lindsay share the latest updates, what they’re seeing in practice, and realistic ways you can take action on your fertility journey. Then we will have Crystal Clear Fertility, where Crystal breaks down fertility education, new research, treatments, trends, and important updates from the fertility world in a way that actually makes sense. She’ll also share what’s happening behind the scenes at Fertility Blooms, inside the Fertility Fight Club, upcoming events, guest experts, new resources, and the real conversations happening within the community. Because this journey is hard enough. You shouldn't have to do it alone. Whether you're just starting to try, deep in the trenches of treatment, or trying again a little later in life, you belong here. Hit subscribe and let's get you those two positive lines.

  1. Nov 5

    Endometriosis & IVF: 7 Egg Retrievals, 2 Endo Surgeries; Tamara's Journey to 2 Normal Embryos

    This week I’m sitting down with Tamara, one of my Fight Club girls and honestly one of the kindest people I know. She’s the one in our group checking in on everyone else, even on the days she’s barely holding it together herself. She’s also a type A, get-it-done girl, just like me. We even went to the same first fertility clinic with the same doctor, so when she tells her story, I get it. Tamara spent years being told her symptoms were nothing. She was put back on birth control, told she “just had a cyst,” and told surgery wouldn’t help. Even after a blood test came back 98% likely for endometriosis, her first clinic refused to refer her. Three IUIs, seven egg retrievals, a canceled cycle, “complex abnormal” embryo results, months of suppression and two major surgeries later, she finally has answers. Her surgeons found one of the most serious cases of endo they’d seen: her bladder was twisted and stuck to her uterus. Now she has two normal embryos and is heading into transfer territory. This one is raw, real, and full of the kind of hope you only earn the hard way. Grab your tissues, girl. We both needed them. In this episode, we talk about: The endo symptom so many of us miss (hello, endo bladder and constantly needing to pee) and why Tamara’s went undiagnosed for yearsBeing dismissed and gaslit by doctors, and why you should never accept “it’s not a big deal”Why IVF doesn’t “bypass” endometriosis, and why an endo-specific protocol mattersLeaving a clinic that wasn’t listening, and what changed with a doctor who looks at the whole pictureEmbryo math, “complex abnormal” results, and why the way news is delivered matters so muchHigh-dose vs. low-dose protocols and what Tamara learned about her egg qualityMicrobiome testing, priming, PRP and NAD, and everything she tried to give herself the best shotExcision surgery, uterine reconstruction, and finally hearing “your uterus looks great”Surviving Lupron suppression (it is not for the weak)How infertility tested and strengthened her marriage, and why her husband Frank is her biggest cheerleaderWhat not to say to a friend going through infertility If you’re in the thick of it: Trust your gut. If your symptoms aren’t being taken seriously, you’re allowed to push for answers, ask for a second opinion, and find a team that actually fights with you. If this episode spoke to you, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear it. That’s how we reach more women who need this community. More from The Fertility Fight Club: FertilityBlooms.com Join The Fertility Fight Club Fertility Coaching Programs Follow on Instagram: @fertilityblooms Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Tamara06:34 Endo Symptoms and Being Dismissed12:58 Endomir Test Fallout17:13 IUI Attempts and Lessons22:20 First IVF Retrieval Shock29:42 Supportive Partner Frank34:13 Leaving the First Clinic38:16 New Endo Specialist Plan47:03 Complex Abnormal Embryos Hope58:58 PGT Normal Breakthrough01:11:02 June Surgery Breakthrough01:16:53 Transfer Prep and Endo Advocacy Lessons Mentioned in this episode: Fertility Fight Club

  2. Oct 22

    IVF, Miscarriage & the Search for Fertility Answers with Dr. Natalie Crawford

    When I first thought about starting this podcast, there was one guest I knew I had to have on, and today she’s here! Dr. Natalie Crawford is a reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, author of The Fertility Formula, and honestly the OG of fertility doctors online. (One of my Fight Club girls calls her the Taylor Swift of fertility doctors, and I couldn’t agree more.) What makes Natalie so special is that she’s been on both sides of the desk. She’s a fertility doctor, and she’s also walked through four pregnancy losses herself. She was told to “wait for one more loss” before anyone would run tests on her. That experience shaped everything about how she cares for her patients today. She believes you deserve answers, you deserve to understand your body, and you deserve a doctor who will actually explain things to you. We talk about why so many people leave their consult hearing “you need IVF” with no explanation of why. We cover the five lifestyle non-negotiables Natalie and I both swear by, and why sperm is 50% of the equation (guys, this one’s for you too). Natalie also shares how she helps patients hold onto hope without sugarcoating the hard stuff, and how she and her partner built Fora Fertility from the ground up to put patients first. Plus, she answers questions straight from my Fight Club girls, and we play a quick round of Fight or Fold! In this episode, we talk about: Why Natalie calls being a fertility doctor “the best job and the worst job” at the same timeWhy you shouldn’t have to “fail first” before getting testedHer five non-negotiables: anti-inflammatory eating, removing toxins, sleep, stress management, and building muscleInflammation, gluten, dairy, and how her own journey led to a celiac diagnosis years laterMale factor fertility, and the #1 lifestyle habit she sees affecting embryo qualityLife after an ectopic pregnancy and how to manage the fear of it happening againWhat low egg yield and maturity can tell you about your IVF protocolThe test she wishes every clinic ran earlier, the supplement she loves, and the sneaky one she wants you to stop takingThe myth she’s corrected thousands of times: does IVF or egg freezing use up your eggs? If you’ve ever left an appointment more confused than when you walked in, this episode is for you. You deserve to understand your body and your options, and you deserve to make decisions from a place of knowledge, not fear. Connect with Dr. Natalie Crawford: ForaFertility.com Instagram: @nataliecrawfordmd & @forafertility TikTok: @nataliecrawfordmd LinkedIn: Natalie Crawford, MD YouTube: Natalie Crawford, MD Listen to her Podcast: As a Woman Grab her Book: The Fertility Formula: Take Control of Your Reproductive Future More from The Fertility Fight Club: FertilityBlooms.com Join The Fertility Fight Club Fertility Coaching Programs Follow on Instagram: @fertilityblooms If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend who needs to hear it. That’s how we reach more women who need this community. 💕 Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome Dr. Natalie Crawford09:45 Lifestyle and Inflammation19:09 Analogies That Teach32:38 Hidden Inflammation Triggers38:13 Ectopic Pregnancy Aftercare41:53 Loss, Testing, and Endo Talks57:01 Abnormal Embryos and Male Factor58:55 Fight or Fold Rapid Fire Mentioned in this episode: Fertility Blooms Programs

  3. Oct 8

    Stillbirth, Secondary Infertility, Miscarriage & What Grieving Moms Really Need

    A gentle note before you press play 🤍 This episode includes an honest conversation about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and miscarriage. If you're in a tender place right now, please take care of your heart first. You can skip this one, come back to it later, or listen with someone you love. We'll be here whenever you're ready. My guest today is someone I talk to (or text, or send very long voice messages to) pretty much every day: Dianne, who runs all the marketing for Fertility Blooms and is one of the hardest-working, biggest-hearted people I know. Dianne had no trouble getting pregnant with her son, Jake, or with her second pregnancy. Then, at 28 weeks, everything changed. In this episode, she shares the story of her daughter, Rachel: the instinct that something felt different, the appointments, the day she heard the words no mom ever expects to hear, and what came after. It's raw, it's honest, and she tells it with so much love for her girl. We also talk about what grief really looks like when someone keeps smiling, and why saying Rachel's name still matters. In this episode, we talk about: Dianne's "dream" pregnancy with JakeTrusting your intuition, and what it feels like to second-guess yourself in the middle of itHer stillbirth experience, including what she wishes more people knew about the processThe kindness of one nurse, and how Rachel got her nameThe things nobody warns you about afterwardWhat helped (and what really didn't) when people tried to comfort her: why "at least you have Jake" isn't the comfort people think it isGrief in a marriage, and how she and her husband found their way back to being a teamA later miscarriage, a surprise T-shaped uterus diagnosis, and the decision to stop tryingWhy wanting a sibling for your child is a valid kind of heartacheMindset, choosing what to take from loss, and doing the scary things Why I wanted you to hear this So many women in our Fertility Fight Club community are walking through loss, secondary infertility, or the quiet "but you already have one" comments that make you feel like you can't be sad. If that's you, I want you to know your grief is real, it doesn't need to be explained, and you're not alone. And if someone you love is going through this, Dianne's best advice is simple: be there, say less, and follow their lead. Connect with Dianne Ryder: www.thesociallink.ca Follow on Instagram: @thesociallink.ca More from The Fertility Fight Club: FertilityBlooms.com Join The Fertility Fight Club Fertility Coaching Programs Follow on Instagram: @fertilityblooms Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Dianne’s Infertility Story05:32 1st & 2nd Pregnancy12:39 Told No Heartbeat21:06 Induction Begins35:37 Holding Baby, Memory Box, and Photos43:35 What Not to Say to Grieving Moms50:26 Funeral Home and Cremation Costs58:35 Trying Again and Miscarriage01:02:21 Choosing to Stop Trying01:07:08 Coping After Loss01:08:21 Naming Rachel 01:13:05 Marriage After Stillbirth01:17:34 Family Support And Misunderstanding01:28:14 Living With Triggers And Anniversaries01:31:19 Grief Poem And Farewell Mentioned in this episode: Fertility Fight Club

  4. Sep 24

    9 IVF Cycles, 11 Transfers, 5 Fertility Clinics: Melissa's Secondary Infertility Journey and Her Search for Fertility Answers

    Nine IVF cycles. Eleven embryo transfers. Five fertility clinics. And 12 PGT-A normal embryos still waiting for answers. Today's guest, Melissa, has been part of the Fertility Fight Club for years, and she's one of the women who show up on every call, ask the hard questions, and cheer everyone else on, even when her own journey has been unbelievably hard. Her story doesn't fit a neat fertility diagnosis, and that's exactly why I wanted to share it. Melissa carried her daughter after her very first transfer. So why have things been so different since? For years the answer she heard was "it's your eggs" or "it's your age." She kept asking what was missing, and in this conversation she walks us through what she's uncovered along the way, from recurring adhesions to overlooked sperm DNA fragmentation testing to a health scare that finally validated what she'd been saying all along. If you've ever felt dismissed, been handed the same protocol over and over, or wondered whether a normal embryo should be enough, this one is for you. In This Episode, We Talk AboutWhy a "mild" adhesion that keeps coming back deserves more attentionWhat it's like to carry a baby once, and then face secondary infertilityThe story behind Melissa's IVF journey, from her first fertility testing through five different fertility clinicsWhy "it's your eggs" was never the full answer, and what changed when she found a doctor who looked at the whole pictureWhy sperm DNA fragmentation testing matters and the role male factor played in her resultsWhat to investigate before a transfer, even with PGT-A normal embryos (immune testing, microbiome testing, a sonohysterogram)The support tools Melissa used to prepare her lining, including HBOT and uterine PRPHow she's protecting her peace, from setting boundaries with family and friends to stepping away from social mediaWhy she keeps fighting: her daughter, her family, and the belief that this isn't just bad luck Advocate for yourself. Melissa kept asking questions when others told her to stop, and I hope her story encourages you to trust your gut and get a second (or third) opinion. More from The Fertility Fight Club: FertilityBlooms.com Join The Fertility Fight Club Fertility Coaching Programs Follow on Instagram: @fertilityblooms Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Melissa’s Fertility Journey09:25 First IVF Success 12:48 Cycle Two and Miscarriage16:26 Clinic Three and PGT Testing23:12 Brain Tumor Discovery26:15 Donor Eggs and New Doctor33:44 Immune Retesting Results37:36 Biggest IVF Frustrations42:24 Surgery Findings and Adhesions50:28 ADHD Meds and Stress59:32 Microbiome and Transfer Prep Mentioned in this episode: Fertility Blooms Programs

  5. Sep 17

    Endometriosis Myths, Truths, & the Tests Your Clinic Isn't Running with Dr. Victory

    You guys know I don't bring just anyone onto this podcast, and today's guest is one of my absolute favorites: Dr. Rahi Victory, reproductive endocrinologist, infertility specialist, and founder of Victory Reproductive Care. Dr. Victory and I have worked together for years - so many late nights and weekends spent going back and forth on patient cases - and it's because we're cut from the same cloth. We both hate seeing someone repeat the same failed protocol for six months, a year, three IVF cycles, without anyone asking why it isn't working. We dig. We question. We don't accept "that's just how it's done." So in this episode, I brought him on to answer the questions you've been asking me for years - and a few that might get us both in a little trouble. We're covering: The truth about being told "unexplained infertility" - and why Dr. Victory believes it's often a sign of insufficient testing, not an actual mysteryEndometriosis - why "endo doesn't matter for IVF" is one of the most dangerous myths out there, and what the data actually showsThe fertility misinformation epidemic - mold, parasites, cortisol... Dr. Victory shares why chasing a single "root cause" trend can do more harm than goodT-shaped uteruses - what they are, whether they can be fixed, and why so many women are told they can't beThe testing most clinics skip - vitamin D, thyroid antibodies, microbiome, and why these basics matter more than you thinkIrregular periods - Dr. Victory doesn't hold back on why skipping cycles long-term is a real health risk, not just an inconveniencePCOS, GLP-1s, and what's actually helping patients right nowMiscarriage - how many losses before you should start investigating (the guidelines have changed), and what to do after a loss of a "normal" embryoEgg quality and IVF protocols - can you overstimulate your ovaries? What's the deal with low-dose protocols? And the "embryo math" behind how many eggs actually become a babyThe guys - why sperm health gets overlooked, and what's actually in your controlDNA fragmentation testing - is it a scam, or something every couple should be asking about?Red flags - when to question your clinic, when to get a second opinion, and when it's time to walk away completely This one is packed. If you've ever left a doctor's appointment feeling brushed off, unheard, or like you were being pushed toward IVF without real answers - this episode is for you. More from The Fertility Fight Club: FertilityBlooms.com Join The Fertility Fight Club Fertility Coaching Programs Follow on Instagram: @fertilityblooms Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Meet Dr. Rahi Victory04:48 Endometriosis Myths07:56 Unexplained Infertility11:01 T Shaped Uterus Fixes18:37 GLP 1s And Endo20:03 Diagnosing Endometriosis Properly25:45 Miscarriages & When To Investigate29:19 IVF Stimulation And Egg Quality33:44 Embryo Math38:55 Run for the Hills Red Flags43:31 Sperm & DNA Fragmentation01:01:54 Hope or Hype Treatments01:04:35 When to Fire Your Doctor

  6. Sep 10

    Ectopic Pregnancy & Solo IVF Journey Post Divorce : Kara’s Story

    If you've ever felt like your fertility journey keeps throwing curveball after curveball, this episode is for you. I'm sitting down with Kara, one of my Fertility Fight Club members, and she is sharing her whole story. Kara's journey started with two ectopic pregnancies (including a rupture that landed her in the hospital), which led her into IVF. From there, she went through failed transfers, a lab mishap that put her embryos in question, and months of testing to find answers her original clinic never looked for - including a stubborn case of ureaplasma, low iron, and low vitamin D. But the biggest twist in her story wasn't medical. In the middle of prepping for a transfer, Kara made the decision to leave her marriage - and chose to move forward on her own, with a sperm donor, rather than put her dream of being a mom on hold. We talk about: Trusting your gut when doctors dismiss your symptomsWhat it actually means to "optimize" your body for a transfer (iron, vitamin D, microbiome, building muscle)The judgment women face when they choose to do this aloneChoosing yourself, even when it means walking away from what you thought your path would look like This one is real, it's raw, and if you're in the thick of your own fertility fight, I hope it reminds you that you're not fighting alone. Connect with Kara: Instagram: @karathevampireslayer More from The Fertility Fight Club: FertilityBlooms.com Join The Fertility Fight Club Fertility Coaching Programs Follow on Instagram: @fertilityblooms Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Kara’s Fertility Journey02:04 First Ectopic Pregnancy05:21 Rupture and Tube Loss06:15 Second Ectopic and IVF Choice09:42 Embryos and First Transfer11:51 Lab Medium Recall Shock15:57 Meeting Crystal and New Plan16:50 Testing Vitamins Microbiome19:53 Nutrition Weight Muscle Plan21:57 Marriage Ends, Transfer Paused26:00 Donor IVF29:30 Solo IVF Judgment35:01 Microbiome LIT Transfer Prep Mentioned in this episode: Fertility Fight Club

  7. Sep 3

    IVF Meds 101: Mixing, Injecting & Storing Your Fertility Medications (Without Freaking Out)

    If you've ever had that giant box of fertility meds show up at your door and thought, "what on earth do I do with all of this?" - this episode is for you. I'm back with Nurse Lindsay for a full walkthrough of everything IVF medications: what each one actually does, how to store them, how to mix them, how to inject without spiraling, and what the trigger shot is all about. We cover the stuff you already knew you had questions about, and a bunch you probably didn't know to ask yet. We get into where to store your meds (and where not to), what to do if your dose changes and you don't catch it in time, how to handle needles, traveling with medications, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with all of it - because yes, you might want to throw something at your husband, and no, that doesn't mean something's wrong with you. Lindsay also walks us through the real "911 calls" she gets from patients - missed doses, dosing mistakes, forgetting if you already injected - so you know exactly what to do (and not panic) if it happens to you. A huge thank you to Nurse Lindsay for bringing her expertise and calm energy to this one. If you're heading into a cycle soon, save this episode - you're going to want to come back to it. A reminder: your own medication doses, timing, and storage instructions should always come from your fertility clinic and pharmacy. This episode is here for educational purposes only and does not replace your care team. More from The Fertility Fight Club: FertilityBlooms.com Join The Fertility Fight Club Fertility Coaching Programs Follow on Instagram: @fertilityblooms Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 IVF Meds 101 00:45 Storing Your Meds Safely07:07 Traveling With Meds11:44 Gonal F Injection Demo18:32 Sharps and Refills Planning22:39 Menopur Mixing Walkthrough31:38 Rotate Injection Sites35:49 Cetrotide Mixing & Timing42:07 Cetrotide Reactions Explained43:22 Injection Mistakes And Fixes47:59 Trigger Shot Timing56:04 Side Effects And Safety Signs Mentioned in this episode: Fertility Blooms Programs

  8. Aug 27

    Endometriosis & Years of Infertility to Having a Baby, Naturally - Ivona’s Story

    This one is close to my heart. Today's Love Your Story episode is with a past client, Ivona, and I am so excited (and honestly, a little teary) to finally share her journey with you. Ivona and I have been through a lot together - Zoom calls, tears, and "okay, let's pivot" moments. Her story has endometriosis, canceled cycles, four different fertility clinics, a devastating early miscarriage, a doctor telling her she was "basically in menopause," and a moment where she almost went the donor embryo route entirely. And then - against every odd anyone put in front of her - she got pregnant naturally, gave birth to her daughter Ella, and is here today to tell you the whole thing. If you've ever been told your numbers don't look good, that you're running out of time, or that this "probably won't work" - I want you to hear this one. In this episode, we talk about: Getting diagnosed with endometriosis and bouncing between four fertility clinics over several yearsCanceled appointments (thanks, COVID), misdiagnoses, and being dismissed by doctors who didn't treat her endo as a real factorA heartbreaking early pregnancy loss and the frozen embryo transfers that didn't workThe specific advice that finally moved the needle - including fertilisis testing, LIT therapy, and finally getting approved for a laparoscopy after being told no for yearsThe call where a doctor told her, given her AMH and FSH, that pregnancy was unlikely - and how she and her husband refused to accept that as the endSeriously considering embryo donation/adoption before getting pregnant naturallyHer nine-week scan, her pregnancy after loss, and a birth story that took a dramatic turn with an emergency C-sectionWhy she trusts her instincts more than ever now, and the one piece of advice she wants every woman with endo to hear This episode is proof that "unlikely" doesn't mean "impossible," and that persistence, the right team, and trusting your gut can change everything. Ivona's story is for anyone who needs a little more hope today. More from The Fertility Fight Club: FertilityBlooms.com Join The Fertility Fight Club Fertility Coaching Programs Follow on Instagram: @fertilityblooms Helpful Timestamps: 00:00 Ivona’s Fertility Journey03:38 Trying Naturally With Endo09:45 Chemical Pregnancy After IUI16:39 Canceled IVF Cycle19:18 Egg Retrieval And One Embryo25:32 First Transfer Miscarriage31:00 Natural Pregnancy Loss39:48 Prepping Final IVF49:05 Fighting For Laparoscopy52:51 Fertilysis58:32 Embryo Adoption Option01:01:21 Natural Pregnancy Surprise01:04:28 First Heartbeat Scan01:07:38 Emergency C Section Birth

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Tired of hearing "everything looks normal" and still not seeing those two pink lines? Welcome to The Fertility Fight Club - a safe space for women trying to conceive to get real answers, real support, and real hope. I'm Crystal, Holistic Nutritionist and Fertility Coach, and after nine years of my own fertility journey - miscarriages, an ectopic pregnancy, and finally becoming a mom to twins through surrogacy - I know exactly how lonely and confusing this road can feel. This podcast is what I wish I'd had. Every week, we're covering it all: getting pregnant naturally, IUI, IVF, egg and sperm donation, surrogacy, PCOS, endometriosis, low AMH, unexplained infertility, and everything in between. You'll hear from doctors, embryologists, and fertility experts who'll help you understand what's actually going on in your body - so you can stop Googling at 2am and start moving the needle on your fertility. We'll also bring you Love Your Story, a series featuring real fertility warriors - women who've been in the trenches, who are still fighting, and who are living proof that you can get to the other side with a baby in your arms. We’ll also have The Fertility Pulse, your inside look at what’s happening in the fertility world. Crystal and nurse Lindsay share the latest updates, what they’re seeing in practice, and realistic ways you can take action on your fertility journey. Then we will have Crystal Clear Fertility, where Crystal breaks down fertility education, new research, treatments, trends, and important updates from the fertility world in a way that actually makes sense. She’ll also share what’s happening behind the scenes at Fertility Blooms, inside the Fertility Fight Club, upcoming events, guest experts, new resources, and the real conversations happening within the community. Because this journey is hard enough. You shouldn't have to do it alone. Whether you're just starting to try, deep in the trenches of treatment, or trying again a little later in life, you belong here. Hit subscribe and let's get you those two positive lines.

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    Fertility Blooms
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    2026
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