100 episodes
Fertility Confidence Podcast Dr. Kelsey Duncan ND
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- Health & Fitness
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4.8 • 62 Ratings
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Dr. Kelsey Duncan shares her clinical wisdom and expertise in the field while bringing together a community of experts and fellow fertility warriors to create a safe place to learn, ask questions and feel supported on your fertility journey.
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FCP E118. 3 ways to help you stay consistent when consistency is key
In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the challenges of staying consistent in the fertility journey, and 3 ways to help be consistent when consistency is key to being successful.
She shares her 3 main strategies she uses to support her clients when it feels like nothing is working to help them get off the trial and error carousel that’s keeping them stuck.
This episode is sponsored by Needed. You can learn more about Needed’s product at thisisneeded.com and use the code DRKELSEY for 20% off your first order.
Ready to build your fertility care team? Fertility Confidence Method is our 6-month signature system that’s helped bring over 300+ babies into the world in the last 2 years. Come get your custom fertility care plan at downloads.kelseyduncan.com/results -
FCP E117. My new approach to prenatal vitamins
In this episode, Dr. Kelsey discusses the role of prenatal vitamins in fertility and pregnancy. She explains that while prenatals are important for maintaining nutrient stores and reducing the risk of neural tube defects, they are not the key factor in achieving pregnancy. Dr. Kelsey emphasizes the importance of a well-balanced diet and personalized nutrition for fertility. She also addresses the debate between folate and folic acid, the absorbability of nutrients in prenatal vitamins, and the need for additional nutrients like choline.
This episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast is sponsered by our friends at Needed. Some of my favouriate products are their powder prenatal and choline - you can grab 20% off your first order with the code DRKELSEY at www.thisisneeded.com
Ready to go beyond the prenatal and learn my 5 steps to building fertility confidence? Join our on demand webinar at https://downloads.kelseyduncan.com/ondemand
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FCP E116. How I cycle sync during a big event
In this episode, I am sharing my experience with Cycle Syncing while running my big 700+ person event in my late luteal phase! Cycle Syncing is something we teach all of our clients and have seen a big increase in the rate of pregnancies inside Fertility Confidence Method. But we can't always plan things perfectly... so today I share with you how I made it worked and still felt like I was honouring my body and my cycle.
Read more about our Syncing for Fertility:
https://ttc.kelseyduncan.com/syncing-registration
If you're ready to get to the root cause of why you aren't getting pregnant and have the research-backed personalized plan to support you on your journey, schedule your clarity call to see if Fertility Confidence Method is right for you at https://downloads.kelseyduncan.com/results
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FCP E115. Bacterial Infections and Male Factor Fertility
This episode of the Fertility Confidence Podcast explores the impact of bacterial infections on male fertility. Dr. Kelsey discusses the importance of understanding the immune system's role in infertility and the need for more research in this area. She highlights the significance of the uterine and testicular microbiomes and how bacterial infections can affect sperm health. Dr. Kelsey explains the various ways in which bacterial infections can impact fertility, including lowering sperm production, decreasing sperm motility and morphology, causing DNA damage, and leading to inflammation and tissue damage.
Want to make sure your partner is set up for success, with a plan that will actually help him improve his sperm health? Check out our new male fertility program HIS Confidence at ttc.kelseyduncan.com/hisconfidence
PMID: 34746124
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FCP E114. Male Fertility, Sperm Morphology, and the Importance of Testing with Dr. Mark Sklar
In this week’s episode, Dr. Kelsey and Dr. Mark chat about the importance of male fertility and preconception care.
They cover the important topics of:
Testing, and testing early
The importance of taking a more proactive approach in mens health and having these conversations before you’re even ready to TTC
How to approach the conversation with your partner if they feel resistance to making change, and why it’s important for them to be on board
How male fertility impacts miscarriage rates
Plus quick win tips to start improving sperm health right away
Find out more about Dr. Mark Sclar, the Fertility Expert, over on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MarcSklarTheFertilityExpert/videos or over on Instagram @the_fertility_expert
This episode is sponsored by Needed. Learn more about their male support supplements over at www.thisisneeded.com and use code DRKELSEY for 20% off your first order. -
FCP E113. Emotions, Organs, and Fertility Support with Michelle Oravitz
In this conversation, Dr. Kelsey and Michelle discuss the impact of emotions on the physical body, particularly from a Chinese medicine perspective. They explore the connection between emotions and specific organs, the concepts of yin and yang, and how they relate to the balance of energy in the body. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and processing emotions for overall well-being and fertility. Michelle shares about the importance of processing emotions for fertility and gives some great self care practice tools for you to use.
You can learn more about how to work with Michelle on her website: www.michelleoravitz.com or find her on Instagram @thewholesomelotusfertility. Don't forget to check out Michelle's new book, The Way of Fertility!
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Customer Reviews
Great Info & Comfort while TTC
I just found out I am pregnant after many months of trying to conceive. This podcast was a great source of information and comfort while we were TTC, and I am glad I started incorporating some of the stress-reducing and mind-body connecting strategies earlier this year.
After privately TTC for a few months already, I was looking for a fertility podcast that was digestible and relevant for me to feel less lonely about this process. Dr. Kelsey’s podcast was the best fit. I have listened to episodes out of order since January. Her voice is really calming and I got a lot out of her episodes, particularly about recovering from burnout, reducing stress, and establishing a mind-body connection.
The cycle syncing episodes were also a touchstone for me each time I went through my cycle, and I tried to incorporate the energy and needs of each phase into my daily life. I had never thought about my body in this way, and it provided me with a new perspective for taking care of myself as I struggled with stress and lack of control. I wouldn’t be in the much calmer headspace I am now without the help of this podcast.
Thank you so much!
Profanity
I wanted to love this, but all the profanity just makes her seem uneducated!
Realistic
I have been TTC for over a year and I am 37 y/o (nearly 38). I have had one IUI that worked but miscarried very early. I have been working towards cleaning up my diet and mindset. This journey is overwhelming. There is so much information out there and trying to navigate what you should and shouldn’t do is very stressful. I appreciate Dr.Duncan’s simplistic approach that you can easily fit into your life. There is not a one size fits all and I appreciate her understanding and knowledge in that. I am grateful for Dr. Duncan sharing her wisdom with this community of women and I am looking forward to the knowledge I will gain from her insight.