Fertility Journeys

Dr. Shala Salem, M.D.
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The Fertility Journeys Podcast features diverse stories of women who have navigated infertility helping to break the silence and stigma that still surrounds infertility. While infertility is a disease that impacts 1 in 8 couples and is not uncommon, most stories are never shared and thus it can be terribly isolating and lonely. In this podcast, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., discusses topics to support you on your fertility journey, while optimizing health and wellness using integrative techniques. Dr. Salem has worked with patients on their fertility journey for over a decade. She was fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine under the world renowned expert Dr. Andrew Weil, and now uses her training to support those struggling with infertility. Integrative Medicine takes into consideration all factors that influence health and wellness: the mind, body, spirit and community and combines alternative and conventional methods to facilitate the body‘s own healing response. On the Fertility Journeys Podcast you will hear from experts who specialize in mental health, mind-body, nutrition, acupuncture, environmental toxins and more, to help educate you on the things that not only will support optimal fertility, but achieve optimal wellness for you.

  1. 05/24/2022

    Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed- Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis

    On this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D. speaks with Dr. Tayyaba Ahmed, a doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation. She was born and raised in New York, completed the BS/DO program at New York Institute of Technology, and was trained at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Northwell Health Plainview Hospital and the NYU Langone Medical Center/RUSK Institute for Rehabilitation. A board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician, Dr. Ahmed is also a fellow of the Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a member of the International Pelvic Pain Society. Dr. Ahmed is a contributing author to a textbook which is considered a staple during every Physiatrist’s training.  This full chapter title reference is: Ahmed T, Chan I:  “Pelvic Pain”,  which is included in, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 4th edition by Frontera W,  Silver J, Rizzo T; Elsevier, Philadelphia, In Press. She has been treating pelvic pain since the inception of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine in early 2017. She was nominated to New York Rising Stars in 2019 and 2020. She has advocated on the importance and need for pelvic education on a variety of podcasts including RUSKS Insights.

    45 min

  2. 05/17/2022

    Dr. Marissa Long- Infertility and Relationships

    On this week's episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., speaks with Dr. Marissa Long who began her doctorate with a plan to complete specific education, research and training in reproductive health. Fourteen years later, she is a sought after expert in the field with a wealth of knowledge and experience in reproductive psychology. She is dedicated to helping individuals and couples who are going through fertility treatment, and women with high risk pregnancies and pregnancy loss to manage or relieve the emotional distress associated with these challenges. She has completed research exploring the different types of distress experienced by fertility patients, and has developed and implemented a model of care attending to the mental health and support of fertility patients in the REI department of a large scale medical setting in Central California.   Her work with fertility patients incorporates a mind-body approach to wellness and she often works closely with medical providers to maximize the support patients receive.   Dr. Long is the owner and Clinical Director of ARC Counseling and Wellness, a private practice in Southern California. ARC Counseling and Wellness has 4 offices staffed by multiple providers across various disciplines, specialties and areas of expertise. Dr. Long is trained and educated as a Health Psychologist, and thus tends to work with clients who are managing serious health issues or complications. With regards to her fertility work, she enjoys working with clients at any and all points along their journey whether that be during fertility treatments, assessment for gestational carriers and donors, transition to pregnancy and postpartum. In her personal life, Dr. Long loves to travel, design spaces, cook for her loved ones and has been a dancer since the age of two. She even performed during the halftime show of Super Bowl 32 and in the Sydney Opera House a year later! For more information follow the links below http://voyagela.com/interview/meet-marissa-long-arc-counseling-wellness-two-offices-one-claremont-one-irvine https://www.arccounselingandwellness.com/fertility-and-reproductive-health/  https://www.arccounselingandwellness.com/marissa-long-maob-psy-d/

    52 min

  3. 05/10/2022

    Parijat Deshpande- Infertility Trauma

    On this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., speaks with Parijat Deshpande, the leading integrative high-risk pregnancy specialist, somatic trauma professional and speaker, and author who guides women to improve their pregnancy complications so they can reduce their risk of preterm birth. Her unique neurobiological approach has served hundreds of women to manage pregnancy complications and reclaim a safety and trust in their bodies that they thought was eroded forever. Parijat is the author of the bestselling book Pregnancy Brain: A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Management During a High-Risk Pregnancy. She is also the host of the popular podcast Delivering Miracles®️, that discusses the real, raw side of family-building including infertility, loss, high-risk pregnancy, bedrest, prematurity, and healing once baby comes home. https://parijatdeshpande.com Instagram: @healthy.highriskpregnancy

    1h 2m

  4. 04/26/2022

    Dr. Natasha Stamper- My Story of Healing after Pregnancy Loss

    On this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., speaks with Dr. Natasha Stamper, a clinical pharmacist and online fertility coach. She found her love for all things fertility while living in a remote Alaska village navigating her own IVF journey alone. After many miscarriages, two ectopic pregnancies, and one cervical ectopic, she had her two miracle babies. Now with over 12 years of clinical pharmacy experience and her own experiences, she is so excited to be helping families all over the globe fulfill the dream of making their families complete. You can find her on: Instagram @fertility_pharmacist or www.fertilitypharmacist.com

    50 min

  5. 04/19/2022

    Dr. Rashmi Schramm- Beginner’s Guide to Meditation

    On this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., takes a deep dive into meditation with Dr. Rashmi Schramm, M.D., a board certified family physician and a certified Integrative Health Coach and Meditation Teacher. She is the founder of Optimal Wellness, where she incorporates evidence-based meditation techniques into her individual and group coaching programs. Dr. Schramm helps busy women to ditch guilt and tap into inner peace and power so they can live more energetic and purposeful lives.     Website: (Dr. Schramm offers all visitors a free 5 minute meditation) https://optimalwellnessmd.org     On Demand and Live combo Meditation program is here... https://www.optimalwellnessmd.org/meditation   Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/drrashmischrammoptimalwellness   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.rashmischramm/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.rashmischramm   LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmi-schramm-md/

    1 hr

  6. 04/12/2022

    Dr. Christine Maren- Thyroid Health and Fertility

    On this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem, MD, has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Christine Maren, D.O. a board-certified physician and the founder of a virtual functional medicine practice in Colorado, Michigan, and Texas.   Dr. Maren was introduced to functional medicine after struggling with pregnancy complications and recurrent miscarriages. A functional medicine approach helped her address her own underlying health issues associated with gut infections, hypothyroidism, hormone imbalance and mold toxicity. Now a mother of three, she’s devoted her professional life to helping women optimize their health before pregnancy, thrive postpartum and get their lives back. Dr. Maren is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP). She is also the co-founder of Hey Mami (pronounced: “Mommy”), a platform dedicated to helping women navigate a healthy and happy motherhood. She is a compassionate clinician, speaker, and wellness advocate. Married to a surgeon, together they balance rewarding careers with raising three beautiful children. Learn more at drchristinemaren.com.

    50 min

  7. 04/05/2022

    Zermina Akbary, RN- PCOS and Infertility

    On this episode of the Fertility Journeys podcast, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., welcomes Zermina Akbary, MSN, BSN, RN- a Registered Nurse and Holistic Nutritionist with graduate training in Functional Medicine and Nutritional Science. Her journey to becoming a Women's Health Nurse specialist was rooted in her own health challenges. Her Diagnoses of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Hashimotos, and ultimately thyroid cancer were barriers faced when she wanted to start a family. She decided to turn to functional medicine to understand and mitigate the root causes of these diseases, instead of merely treating the symptoms associated with them. Zermina's practice focuses on hormones, gut health, and conception. She identifies the root causes through comprehensive lab testing and helps patients thrive through lifestyle medicine. Her passion lies in empowering and educating women on taking control of their health and fertility.   Instagram:  @living_wholelistic

    1h 6m

  8. 03/29/2022

    Lily Nichols, RDN- Eating Real Food for Optimal Fertility

    On this episode of Fertility Journeys, Dr. Shala Salem MD, welcomes Lily Nichols, RDN, a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition. Her work is known for being research-focused, thorough, and critical of outdated dietary guidelines. She is co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy and the author of two books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily’s bestselling books have helped tens of thousands of mamas (and babies!), are used in university-level maternal nutrition and midwifery courses, and have even influenced prenatal nutrition policy internationally. She writes at https://lilynicholsrdn.com/ Instagram: lilynicholsrdn

    1h 6m
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The Fertility Journeys Podcast features diverse stories of women who have navigated infertility helping to break the silence and stigma that still surrounds infertility. While infertility is a disease that impacts 1 in 8 couples and is not uncommon, most stories are never shared and thus it can be terribly isolating and lonely. In this podcast, Dr. Shala Salem, M.D., discusses topics to support you on your fertility journey, while optimizing health and wellness using integrative techniques. Dr. Salem has worked with patients on their fertility journey for over a decade. She was fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine under the world renowned expert Dr. Andrew Weil, and now uses her training to support those struggling with infertility. Integrative Medicine takes into consideration all factors that influence health and wellness: the mind, body, spirit and community and combines alternative and conventional methods to facilitate the body‘s own healing response. On the Fertility Journeys Podcast you will hear from experts who specialize in mental health, mind-body, nutrition, acupuncture, environmental toxins and more, to help educate you on the things that not only will support optimal fertility, but achieve optimal wellness for you.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Shala Salem, M.D.
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
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