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When was the last time your doctor mentioned your soul during treatment? I'm willing to bet never—and that's precisely the problem Dr. Catherine Kelly addresses in this profound conversation about what's missing from modern medicine and psychology."The father of medicine, Hippocrates, said the soul is present in every illness and every organ over 2,000 years ago. Carl Jung said the same for psychology. But where is it now?" Dr. Kelly asks. As a former medical school professor, she witnessed firsthand how the soul has been systematically removed from our healing traditions despite being the most foundational aspect of who we are.In this eye-opening discussion, we explore the Soul Health Model—a revolutionary framework visualizing our wellbeing as a tree with ten essential branches, including physical, psychological, interpersonal, financial, sexual, and recreational health. For practitioners interested in incorporating soul health into their work, Dr. Kelly shares details about her new certification program designed to bring this missing dimension back to healing professions. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected, or simply curious about a more holistic approach to well-being, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on how reconnecting with your soul might be the missing piece in your healing journey.Bio Dr. Katherine Kelly, is a licensed psychologist in her own psychotherapy, soul-healing/coaching and consulting practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Colorado (1992) and both her Master's (1995) and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (1999) from Indiana State University. She also earned a Master of Science in Public Health degree (2000) from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the university's Department of Family and Community Medicine. She has received specialized training from the Mind-Body Medical Institute of Harvard University and has been trained in various holistic, natural health, and spiritual methods of healing, including nutritional psychotherapy, aromatherapy, Pranic Healing, Reiki, Soul Realignmen,t and other practices. Her dedication to healing has been widely recognized as she was the recipient of the Provider of the Year Award by the regional Mental Health Association and was nominated as an Incredible Woman for a local community television network, which spotlights role models to inspire young women to pursue their own passions.Website and Social Media drkatherinetkelly.comSoul Heal https://drkatherinetkelly.com/level-one-soul-health-certification/We hope you have enjoyed this episode. Please like, comment, subscribe, and share the podcast.To find out more about Lynnis and what is going on in the V.I.B.E. Living World please go to https://link.tr.ee/LynnisJoin the V.I.B.E. Wellness Woman Network, where active participation fuels the collective journey toward health and vitality. Subscribe, engage, and embark on this adventure toward proactive well-being together. Go to https://www.vibewellnesswomannetwork.com to join. We have wonderful events, courses, challenges, guides, blogs and more all designed for the midlife woman who wants to keep her V.I.B.E. and remain Vibrant, Intuitive, Beautiful, and Empowered after 40+. Interested in an AI platform that meets all your needs? Click here

Boosting fertility over age 35 is a growing concern for many women looking to conceive later in life. In this episode, fertility expert Dr. Marc Sklar offers invaluable advice on supporting fertility naturally in your mid-thirties and beyond. He dives deep into the real truths about egg and sperm quality, how age impacts fertility, and the practical steps you can take to optimize your chances of conceiving. Dr. Sklar breaks down essential lifestyle changes, from diet to stress management, and highlights key nutrients that support reproductive health. This conversation isn't just about busting myths around fertility treatments but is packed with hope and actionable tips for women over 35. You'll learn about natural solutions that can make a significant difference, whether you're just starting your fertility journey or have been trying for a while. With insights into lab testing, common causes of infertility, and how to maintain a positive mindset, Dr. Sklar's expertise offers a roadmap to achieving your dream of motherhood. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for evidence-based advice and practical guidance to navigate the complexities of fertility after 35. Tune in to feel empowered and informed, and discover how to take control of your fertility journey with confidence. Topics Covered In This Episode: Boosting Fertility Naturally After 35 Egg and Sperm Quality Over Time Debunking Fertility Treatment Myths Essential Nutrients for Reproductive Health Lifestyle Changes to Enhance Fertility Show Notes:  Watch the FERTILITY TV WEEKLY EPISODE Follow Dr. Skalr on FACEBOOK  Follow @the_fertility_expert on INSTAGRAM Get At Home Sperm Testing - Legacy use code DRMARC for 20% off Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's Substack Mindset + Metabolism where women can learn how to nourish their bodies, hit their health and body composition goals, and become the most vibrant version of themselves.  Listen to today's episode on our website Dr. Marc Sklar — a.k.a The Fertility Expert — is a natural fertility specialist helping couples get pregnant for 21 years. He's mission is to help you feel HOPEFUL and CONFIDENT about your fertility journey again.  In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Symphony Natural Health. As well as his online program, he also supports his community via his highly popular YouTube channel: FertilityTV where he shares information packed videos to educate his followers on all things fertility.    The Fertility Expert lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons, where he has clinic Reproductive Wellness. He also works with couples all over the world through his fertility online coaching - the Hope Fertility Program. This Episode's Sponsors  Enjoy the health benefits of PaleoValley's products such as their supplements, superfood bars and meat sticks.  Receive 15% off your purchase by heading to paleovalley.com/doctormom  Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women's health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed's Complete Plan! Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean.  Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you.  Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order. INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

In this episode, Dr. Marc Sklar comes on to discuss the emotional and complex journey of fertility. Dr. Sklar shares his 21 years of expertise helping couples get pregnant through holistic approaches and empowering education. Together, we dive into the significance of mindset, comprehensive health assessments, and community support in navigating fertility challenges. We also explore the pros and cons of egg freezing, the impact of societal pressures on motherhood, and the importance of informed decision-making in reproductive health. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why IVF should often be a last resort rather than a first option The importance of addressing male fertility factors Making thoughtful decisions about egg freezing and understanding the biological clock Dr. Marc Sklar — a.k.a The Fertility Expert — is a natural fertility specialist helping couples get pregnant for 21 years. His mission is to help you feel hopeful and confident about your fertility journey again. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute.  Tune in for this empowering conversation to discover how knowledge, support, and holistic health approaches can transform your fertility journey. SPECIAL OFFER: Join us for the Radiance Retreat - happening in January 2025! Learn more + apply here: https://amynatalieco.mykajabi.com/radianceretreat GUEST INFO & OFFERINGS: Website: www.marcsklar.com YouTube: Fertility TV Instagram: @the_fertility_expert Facebook: The Fertility Expert TikTok: @the_fertility_expert Apply for Fertility Coaching: Discovery Call Free Fertility Guide: Download here FOLLOW ME:  Follow the podcast on Instagram: @femininefrequency_podcast Find me on Instagram: @amynatalieco  Download: Empowered Feminine Morning Ritual Have an episode topic request? Submit it here!  

In this episode of The Wholesome Fertility Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Marc Sklar to delve into evolving perspectives on fertility, especially for women over 40. We discuss the need to shift our focus from quantity to quality in fertility treatments, and the empowering impact this has on women navigating their fertility journeys. We cover the realities of IVF, the importance of patience, self-advocacy, and creating space for personal growth and healing. Marc and I also explore complex factors such as genetics, autoimmune issues, and male-related factors in recurrent pregnancy loss. This conversation is full of valuable insights for anyone on their fertility journey, promoting a holistic approach to healing and growth.   Takeaways   A shift in mindset is crucial for couples seeking fertility care after 40. Quality of eggs and embryos becomes more important than quantity as women age. Understanding hormones is important, but shouldn't be the sole focus. Regular ovulation is a key indicator of fertility, regardless of age. Real-life success stories provide hope and perspective for those trying to conceive. Patients should feel empowered to advocate for themselves in medical settings. IVF is not a guaranteed solution and should not be the first option considered. Donor eggs can be a valuable option, but should not be the first recommendation based solely on age. The energetics of fertility are crucial for healing. Recurrent pregnancy loss can stem from various factors, including genetics and autoimmune issues. Male factors contribute to 50% of miscarriages, often overlooked. The importance of the uterine environment in fertility cannot be ignored. Quick fixes are a societal conditioning that impacts health decisions. Understanding the microbiome can enhance fertility treatments. Emotional states can significantly affect physical health and fertility.   Be sure to check out our Fertility Empowerment Holiday Bundle here https://www.michelleoravitz.com/fertilityempowermentbundle before it's gone!   Guest Bio:   Dr. Marc Sklar — a.k.a The Fertility Expert — is a natural fertility specialist helping couples get pregnant for 21 years. He's mission is to help you feel HOPEFUL and CONFIDENT about your fertility journey again.    In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Symphony Natural Health.   As well as his online program, he also supports his community via his highly popular YouTube channel: FertilityTV where he shares information packed videos to educate his followers on all things fertility.    The Fertility Expert lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons, where he has his clinic Reproductive Wellness. He also works with couples all over the world through his fertility online coaching - the Hope Fertility Program.   FERTILITY TV WEEKLY EPISODE - http://bit.ly/thefertilityexpert FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/thefertilityexpert INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/the_fertility_expert/     For more information about Michelle, visit: www.michelleoravitz.com   Be sure to check out our Fertility Empowerment Holiday Bundle here https://www.michelleoravitz.com/fertilityempowermentbundle before it's gone!   Click here to get free access to the first chapter in The Way of Fertility Book! https://www.michelleoravitz.com/thewayoffertility   The Wholesome FertilityFacebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/   Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/     Transcript:   Michelle (00:00) Welcome back to the podcast, Dr. Scalari.   Marc Sklar (00:03) Welcome, well, thank you for having me. It's automatic. But no, it's awesome to reconnect. It's been a while and I'm excited to have a conversation that we both are passionate about, which is everything fertility.   Michelle (00:07) I know it's automatic. Yes.   For sure. We're like, you could say we're a little obsessed, right? With fertility. It's like, live it, we breathe it, So awesome. actually today we're going to talk about a couple of different topics, but I wanted to talk to you about pregnancy after 40. Cause I know that a lot of what we hear out there, even about,   Marc Sklar (00:25) 100%. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah.   Michelle (00:46) how even after 35, it's considered a geriatric pregnancy, which I don't know about you. just don't love that term at all. It's icky. yeah, because I'm sure you see most people like closer to the age of 40 and doing really well. So I'd love for you to talk about it, your experience with that, and also some really cool examples of how it can work despite all of the naysayers.   Marc Sklar (00:55) Yeah, not a fan of it.   Mm-hmm   Yeah, so I think, I so many things I want to talk about when you say this that I need to prioritize it in a good way. here's a couple of things that I think are really important. One is, I think our perspective about fertility, and when I say our, not ours as practitioners and doctors and providers, but more like ours as in like,   the couple who is seeking care during this time and wanting to get pregnant in their 40s, I think a mind shift has to happen. And I think that they need to think about their fertility in a slightly different way. If we are thinking about our fertility and reading everything that is really focused on   couples that are 30 or 35 or whatever age in their 30s, then we're going to be skewed differently about our own fertility and our approach needs to be different. And so I say that in the sense that, you know, we have to have a different reality of what is okay and what we're trying to achieve. A woman who's in her 30s is trying to get as many eggs as possible.   Michelle (02:43) Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (02:43) So they have as many options when they have their embryos created and they are, you know, it's usually more about in general and this is a making a generalization, but it's more about quantity versus quality. We're like, let's have as many as we have so that we can choose the best quality of those and then we can move forward, you know, with our pregnancy. And...   the approach may or may not be in those situations about egg quality, because there might be other variables that are impacting their ability to conceive. Whereas I think when we are 40 and older, my approach really shifts. I don't care about quantity. I'm really, really focused on quality. And I think that mindset has to be different as a couple.   because then we were not as disappointed like, I didn't get that many follicles and they didn't retrieve as many eggs as I would have hoped. But because that's all we hear about. We hear about, look, we need all these eggs, we need all these embryos. But the reality is, is when we get older, I don't need 20 eggs or 20 embryos, I need a couple good ones. That's really what I'm looking for is a couple good embryos.   to work with and to transfer. So I think really a mind shift needs to happen and our perspective on fertility needs to change. And so for reading and understanding things as if we were 30 versus 40 or older, then we're gonna have, I believe, skewed perspective on our fertility journey. So that to me is number one. Number two is we do all get caught up in our hormones and some of that is appropriate and some of that is not appropriate.   Is it appropriate to understand where our hormones are at when we're at any age? 100%. Is it important to understand what our estrogen is doing and what our progesterone and FSH are doing? Absolutely. Is it important to know what our AMH is? Yes. Should we get caught up in AMH and make our whole focus about AMH? No.   The research doesn't promote, doesn't support these variables. Even FSH, AMH are not good indicators for a couple's ability to conceive and have a healthy pregnancy. Are they important for us to just have a baseline and understand? Yes. Will they potentially or can they potentially influence your IVF protocol? Yes.   But that doesn't mean we as couples need to get wrapped up in those numbers and make our fertility all about that because it shouldn't be. My rule of thumb is are you having a regular cycle? Check. Are you ovulating regularly? Check. Is your bleed healthy? Check. You can conceive.   Michelle (05:40) Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (06:00) Do we have to look at these other variables? Do we need to check your thyroid? Do we need to work on your adrenal glands and stress? Do we need to make sure your gut is healthy? Do we need to make sure all the systems are functioning properly? Seem analysis is good. Fallopian tubes are open. All of those things are still important. But the main thing that as long as you're ovulating, you can get.   And I think that's a really important piece. Now, we're not talking about IVF or not IVF right now. It's just like conception at 40, right? And or older. And so I think if we just focus on the right things and don't get bogged down by these little details of someone who might approach things a little differently if they were 30, then our approach will be better. It will be healthier.   Michelle (06:37) Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (06:57) you'll be more grounded in your approach. And we could focus on the areas that really need attention and support. And so I think that piece is really important as we are in our 40s, approaching fertility, still wanting to conceive. If we're always comparing ourselves to other women and other circumstances, we're gonna lose sight of what we need to do and always be trying to like catch up or do what they're doing. And I think that is...   That can really push us down the wrong road. I say this because truly I work with so many women who are over 40. And I see this time and time again. So it's coming from a lot of experience working with women over 40. And I have a wonderful story to share of a woman who is, and everyone will gasp when they hear, okay, when she conceived she was 48.   Michelle (07:55) That's awesome. I love that.   Marc Sklar (07:55) She is, I just spoke to her two days ago. When she delivers, she will be 49. Okay? And I'm not saying she didn't have a long journey.   Michelle (08:08) Was this natural or was it IVF?   Marc Sklar (08:11) This time was natural, but I'm not saying she didn't have a long journey. She did. I'm not saying it was easy. It was not. It was a long journey. It was difficult. Miscarriages, conceiving naturally, conceiving through IVF, long IVF protocols, multiple clinics, like all these things. So it wasn't easy. It was long, but she's 32 weeks pregnant right now.   Michelle (08:40) Wow, amazing.   Marc Sklar (08:41) And I say that because it's possible. It can happen. And these are the sorts of things we see on a regular basis. I'm not saying it's easy at 48, not at all. But I say that for some perspective on the process. Okay. And I think that, you know, do I think everyone could last for seven plus years trying? No, I don't think that's for everybody. She was never going to give up.   Michelle (08:51) Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (09:11) Like regardless, like she was never going to stop and never give up until she was pregnant. And that's what she told me. She's like, I'm not going to stop and I'm determined. I was like, okay, I'll support you. Right. That, that, that process is not for everybody. Some people will be on it for a year or just have one or two IVF transfers. And they're like, this is too much. I'm done. I'm going to move on. And I respect everybody's path in that process, but   Michelle (09:21) Wow, amazing. Yeah.   Right.   Marc Sklar (09:39) I want everyone to know it's possible and that's why I share that story. I think it's possible regardless of age with the right support and the right process and the right focus of our attention.   Michelle (09:51) I love that. I really do. And I love the stories because I think that there's so many people that can benefit and you have that sign hope in the background. And it's true. Like those are, but stories, real life stories, there's nothing like real life stories to provide real hope. Cause you can hear, you know, there's a chance of this or a chance of that. But when you actually see an example of somebody going through those challenges that you are and having a successful pregnancy,   Marc Sklar (10:00) Yeah.   Michelle (10:21) I think that there's nothing that compares to that.   Marc Sklar (10:24) Yeah, absolutely. And I love to bring in stories wherever possible. And she was just at top of mind because I just booked her two days ago. So yeah.   Michelle (10:33) That's awesome. You know what I find really cool is the Guinness Book of World Records, the oldest pregnancy is 58 and it was natural. And it was a woman in England who, you know, in England, they don't have a lot of sunlight and, know, and vitamin D access naturally. So I thought that was really cool. But it's, it could be done. It's possible. Just like you said, and I love that you said   Marc Sklar (10:45) Wow. No.   Michelle (10:58) as long as you're ovulating, there is a possibility that you can get pregnant.   Marc Sklar (11:02) Yeah, yeah, we see this, we do see this all the time. Look, as soon as you hit 35 and 38 and certainly 40 and older, you're going to read things and hear things that say, you can't, it's not possible, you won't, you need donor, you need IVF, whatever it is that you're gonna hear, you're gonna hear it all.   I think the hardest time is when you hear it from the person on the other side of the desk in a white coat that says to you, your only option is donor, just give up. And we all hear variations of those words, whether it's not possible, just use donor, whatever variation of that, of what I just said, when you go into an office, whether that's your OB,   Michelle (11:46) True.   Marc Sklar (12:01) or your REI or whoever it might be, and you're sitting down talking to them and they see your age, they assume certain things and they make certain judgments. And they express those verbally to you. And you hear that and that registers in your brain that embeds into your brain. And you start to believe it. Well, yeah, right.   Michelle (12:22) It's nocebo.   True.   Marc Sklar (12:28) I've never heard it, say it. really like that phrase. Yeah.   Michelle (12:31) You're never going to be able to get it out of your head now. Every time a woman comes in and tells you the story.   Marc Sklar (12:36) Yeah. And so look, they said this to you, it and our our brains are really strong and we imprint with these negative things very easily. It's much harder to imprint with all the positive, it takes more effort. And so it imprints into our brain. And now we start to believe it. Well, Dr. So and so said, it's not possible, I'm not going to do it, I can't. And then we repeat that to ourselves so often that   Michelle (12:49) Right. It's true.   Marc Sklar (13:05) Now our body and our brains believe that to be true. so if someone says something negative to you, you have to work double or triple as hard on yourself to get that out. And you need to express to them, I didn't come here to hear negativity. I didn't come here for you to tell me that I can't. I'm determined to get pregnant.   Michelle (13:09) 100%.   Marc Sklar (13:33) And it's fine if you're not able or willing to help me, I'll go someplace else, but I don't need you to tell me that I can't do it, because I know that I can. And you have to do it in that moment. You have to say that in that moment to them, because what you're saying to them is repeating it back to yourself to retrain yourself and get rid very quickly, get rid of that negative comment so it doesn't embed into your brain, into your conscious.   Michelle (13:52) Yeah.   Marc Sklar (14:00) But it also allows them, they need to be woken up. One, they need to be told this is not okay. And two, you have to have the power and the strength to verbalize that truth to them. Okay. You might not be getting pregnant in the conventional way that you thought or they thought. You might not get pregnant in the way that they would like you to. It doesn't mean that you cannot get pregnant. It means that it might take longer. It might be a different path. It might be...   whatever. And so I think it's really important in those moments to stand up for yourself and verbalize that and let them know they might not like it. It's okay. Yeah, you didn't like what they said to you. So it's fine.   Michelle (14:41) Yeah, exactly.   Totally, totally. And that's like really taking your power back regardless, ultimately it's your journey. You're not there to make the doctor feel better.   Marc Sklar (14:53) Right, listen, I think that's such an important piece. Unlike most other medical visits and specialties, you are a consumer buying their service. Just because they're wearing a white coat and they have MD after their name does not mean   that they get the say in everything. It's your journey, it's your process. You're paying them a lot of money for their service. And even if you have insurance coverage, by the way, it's still insurance coverage that can go someplace else to pay for somebody else. So it doesn't have to go to them. And so...   You have the power, like they make it feel like they have the power and they control the situation. I want you to know you have the power. You control the situation and your outcome. It's your dollars that you're spending. You are and should be an equal participant in this process with them. And they don't have to dictate everything. Now, I'm not saying, you you're telling them the protocols to use all the time, but   It needs to be a joint effort in this process. It's totally different than going into a different medical environment and a different provider for different services. They're not charging you $20,000, those other people, for a service that's elective. So stand up for yourself. Have that empowerment to do so.   Michelle (16:34) Yeah.   Right.   Yeah. And another point that I want to make is, you know, when you're working with a doctor, it doesn't matter how qualified, like, I feel like they should believe in your outcome. If they're doubting your outcome, find another person.   Marc Sklar (16:57) Yeah, right now, 100%, 100%. Look, I am not opposed to donor egg. I think that donor egg is something that is super valuable and has its place. What I don't like is that just because of your age, someone is telling you, need to use donor egg. What they're really saying,   And there is certainly a place for donor egg. have lots of women that I work with that use donor egg very successfully and I'm a big proponent of it. But what, why they are telling you just based on your age to use donor egg is because their success rates are impacted by your age and the challenge, the potential challenge of getting pregnant at your age.   Michelle (17:51) Right.   Marc Sklar (17:55) And so for them and their success rates, they have higher chances with using donor egg and they would just prefer, it's an easier process, they would prefer that you use donor egg for that purpose. Okay, now again, does it mean that it's not the right decision for some? It just means that I think if they're just making that decision based on age, I think there's a lot of other pieces that need to be looked at before that decision is made.   Michelle (18:24) What you just said is so important because it's the reality. Really if the system, it's the reality because their ability to really stay on top of their game is for their statistics to make them look really good. And it's human nature. They're going to be thinking about that when they're talking to you, regardless if they're, you know, they can be great doctors, the two can coexist, but   They're also in a business. So it's important to keep that in mind in the realistic aspect of it is that it's going to make them look better. They don't want to take a risk. They see it as a risk, but that doesn't mean that just because they see it that way, that that's really the case for you.   Marc Sklar (18:54) 100%.   Right, yeah. Look, absolutely. I say this also from, so everyone knows who's listening, 50 % of the couples that I work with, 50 % of them are doing IVF. I could group IUI into that as well, so IUI or IVF, some form of assistive technique. Of that number, about 15%, use donor egg.   Michelle (19:33) Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (19:34) So I'm fine with it. I'm happy to support you with it. I just often think that choice is made prematurely or that push in that direction is done prematurely without really giving you a fair chance, really looking at your case as a whole versus just looking at you as an age, as a number.   Michelle (19:56) Same thing with IVF. I also find that with IVF that people will start out maybe three months and they're young and they're like, you know, I just want a baby now. So I'm going to go to IVF. And a lot of people have a preconceived notion just because you're paying a huge amount of money and that there's technology involved that doesn't give a guarantee. in fact, I've seen people get more successful naturally, even at an older age than going through IVF.   Marc Sklar (20:05) Easy.   Well, the success rates for IVF for those who are listening and aren't aware are relatively low. You know, in your, from 30 to 35, those success rates are around 35 to 40 % ish. You know, depending on the clinic, some clinics might have a little higher, some a little bit lower, but roughly, you know, in the United States, that's an accurate statistic. It only goes down as you get older. And if you look, because most clinics,   Michelle (20:50) you   Marc Sklar (20:56) Don't have to report, but most clinics do report their statistics. If you look at statistics for IVF in their 40s without donor egg, those statistics are very, very low. So then you have to ask yourself, is this worth the money or can I get the same or better statistics and results trying naturally by addressing the root issues, by focusing on the things that I need to focus on, by getting healthy.   are those better for me? Are those odds better? One of the beautiful things you mentioned it with, you work with younger women and after three months they move forward with IVF. One of the beautiful things that's happened over the last 20 years is that fertility treatments and the fertility journey has become something that is more accepted and people are more willing to talk about it. And as a result of that,   marketing towards those communities has increased dramatically. And as a result, IBF has been spoken about more frequently because of that marketing. And so it's become so much more commonplace that couples who want to get pregnant, young, try for three months or six months, hey, it's not working.   you know, so and so did IVF and got pregnant or so, you know, we should just go do IVF. And they don't know the real statistics. They believe that it's a hundred percent successful. And as a result, it becomes the first line of treatment versus, you know, what used to be the third or fourth or fifth line of treatment, right? Well, I used to go to my OB and they used to do that. And then I would try other things. Now it's like, I'm not pregnant. Let's just go do IVF. Right. And so so many couples end up doing IVF.   thinking it's faster or more convenient without really working on themselves. And in turn, then they realized later on, I really shouldn't have started this way because it's not a guarantee. I haven't been successful. So they go there very prematurely. My preference would be is to see couples have patience. Take a step back. What's not working for me?   Michelle (23:03) Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Marc Sklar (23:17) What do I need to improve and correct? And let's work on the root issues so that way you can be successful moving forward. And I had a conversation two weeks ago with a woman. I talked about it briefly this week on my Instagram stories because I think we were both frustrated with each other during this conversation. She has a history of repeated chemical pregnancies.   And she is frustrated with the lack of results and I've just started working with her. And so I asked her, know, she, and as we just started working together, she had another chemical and I asked her to stop trying for a little bit. I'm like, you're just having these ongoing chemicals and we're really not able to make progress. I just wrote out this plan for you. I want to give it some opportunity. You know, it's the end of the, it's close to the end of the year.   How about we just take off right now through the end of the year? Let's just take a break. Let's enjoy life and let's work on ourselves. And she felt like she was wasting time and she was feeling, I could feel her as soon as I said it, like getting anxious about like just the time of giving, creating this time to, and she's in her early forties. And she said, you know, I don't think I'm gonna do that. I can't do that. I'm gonna.   Michelle (24:19) Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (24:44) I'm going to keep trying because I feel like I'm wasting time. We had this back and forth, this long conversation back and forth. I'm going to totally support her and respect her decision about how she wants to move forward. I just don't agree. Sometimes taking a step back and working on ourselves and creating space is progress towards our ultimate goal. I know that we think that if we're not actively having intercourse and trying to conceive at ovulation every month, that we're wasting time.   Michelle (24:57) Yeah.   yeah.   Marc Sklar (25:15) Well, in a situation like this, we're just spinning our wheels. If all we do is continue to do the same thing every month, expecting a different result, I don't know how that's gonna change. So we need to give ourselves a little bit of opportunity. And she's so worked up about it and anxious about it, she's trying to control every aspect and she's scared. She's making this decision out of fear.   Michelle (25:19) Totally.   Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (25:43) So one, the decision's being made out of fear, and two, she's trying to strangle, like, I'm gonna control all of this. It's not, we are typically not successful if we make decisions out of fear, number one, okay? And number two, the more we try to strangle something, the more you strangle it and you don't allow it to be successful.   We need to create some space, some room for things to occur. Okay? And I'm a big proponent of this, like, let's just take a step back. Let's take a deep breath. Let's understand, let's give ourselves some space and not have to be so stressed about this. Most things, if you think about it, are created in space, in a little bit of a vacuum. Sorry, not a vacuum, in a little bit of a space. If we have this vacuum, we're constantly trying to control it. There's no space for creation.   Michelle (26:19) Yep. Yeah.   Marc Sklar (26:39) There's no place for an opportunity for something to be created in. So I think it's, know, painting a beautiful painting is created from a blank canvas. It's created from space. And the same thing with our life. We need to create an opportunity for life to be created. And so that means not straining, not holding on so tight, not trying to control every little thing.   Michelle (26:52) Mm-hmm. Yep.   Marc Sklar (27:08) Let's take a step back. I'm not saying you don't like do the right things. I'm saying we don't try to control all of those things so closely. And I think this is really such an important lesson for all of us because our tendency when we're told is I'm gonna do it differently. I'm gonna add this in like, right? And you're just like more and more and more more and more. So that's like this stranglehold that happens.   Michelle (27:29) Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (27:35) And I want us all to just let go a little bit more. It doesn't mean you're giving up. It doesn't mean you're taking a break. It doesn't have to be. It means you're just not holding on so tight to the outcome and the process. And I think this is so, so valuable for us. Difficult to do. I'm not saying it's easy, but it's so valuable. you know, I know her and I, were both...   kind of frustrated by the conversation because it didn't feel like she was listening to me and she didn't feel like she wanted to move on with my recommendations. She felt frustrated by me asking her to take a break. But I say it out of all love, like that is what I feel like is going to be the most beneficial for her in that situation. And I've had these conversations with others in the past and I'm just saying this from experience. So for all of you listening, sometimes we just gotta let go a little bit.   We've got to just ease up just a little bit.   Michelle (28:31) love this.   Yeah, no, I love this so much. you have no idea. Cause it, think that like you just said, you've had so much experience, you've seen this. And when you do something over and over again for many years, what happens is you start to get a feeling for it. You know, my husband works in the ER. He's starting to have a feel. He gets a sense when somebody's really sick or somebody saying they're sick, you start to get a sixth sense. You know, maybe we can't measure that, but it's a real thing. And I love that you talk about that. Cause to me that's   Marc Sklar (28:37) Yeah.   Michelle (29:04) being in a state of flow, being in a state of flow is the same exact thing that happens in our body when our chi flows and our vitality is able to feed all of our organs. cannot happen when it's constricted. And then going inward. Yeah, that's just going into the yin. You can't be constantly yang. You have to go back into the yin as well. And yin is incredibly productive.   Marc Sklar (29:25) Yeah.   Michelle (29:28) Like what happens when we're sleeping? We're in a state of yin. It's the most productive thing your body can do. You can't possibly have so much going on without that kind of like inert state. know, so it's, yeah, it's totally important, but also I don't know if you ever follow Dr. Joe Dispenza. I'm obsessed with his teachings. And have you ever done his meditations? So his meditations, he actually takes you through a form of induction, which   Marc Sklar (29:48) Mm-hmm. Yeah.   No.   Michelle (29:58) It's not hypnosis, but he gets you into a state of space, of becoming aware of space. Because when you become aware of space and everything that he does is based on science. actually has a whole research team on this. And this idea of kind of allowing this state of space, as they learn in quantum physics, you know, getting to this place where we're not locked in to the material world. We're not locked in.   We're kind of like moving back so we can allow this divine intelligence to take over. And then, and then it fixes things. It takes care of your body. does what it needs to do. Cause that's not our job. Our job is yet to direct and to intend, but our job is not to fix every single thing. When we try to do that, all we're doing is getting in the way of this divine intelligence. So I love that you're saying this because it totally like, it totally speaks the language that I'm feeling when it comes to.   fertility health and overall health like every way really.   Marc Sklar (31:00) Yeah, I agree. it's something I talk about. I have to do it, I feel like, repeatedly to the same person to get them to hear the message. And it's not intuitive. Like, personality-wise and for many of us, our goal is like, just want to fix it. I want to solve it. I want to do it. That creates this stranglehold. And so it's not intuitive for them to kind   Michelle (31:08) Yeah, because it's not common knowledge. It's not common.   Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (31:30) pull back a little bit and feel like that's moving forward. But it is.   Michelle (31:34) Yeah. Yeah, totally. Cause I mean, we have, we're conditioned to, you know, to first of all, get quick fixes. I mean, this is, we've been conditioned for years and this is all marketing for quick fixes, like quicker, faster, better, you know, and we also are conditioned to no pain, no gain. You know, you have to work for it. You have to get it. You have to be on top and   Marc Sklar (31:46) Mm-hmm.   Michelle (31:59) So over time, this is just a habit. That's going to be our knee jerk reaction or response to pretty much anything, but it's not necessarily the response your body needs.   Marc Sklar (32:10) Yeah, no, absolutely. And it's actually with the younger generation, that's only getting worse. Maybe not the no pain, no gain part, but the quick fix. That's our generation. Yeah. The younger generation is like, I don't want any pain, but I want all the gain. Yeah. And the quick fix, you know, part of it is because of the phone.   Michelle (32:20) Yeah, that might be more our generation. This is true. It's true. Yeah. I just want to be on my phone.   Dopamine.   Marc Sklar (32:39) the dopamine, but also like this, as much as Amazon has been a great service to so many people, it's a huge disservice. We, and especially the younger generation, expect everything now in a day. Right? That's the quick fix. That's like immediate gratification. Free delivery, two days. Now everyone expects free delivery and they want it there in two days. And it doesn't work like,   Michelle (32:55) Mm-hmm. Yeah.   Marc Sklar (33:09) The world doesn't typically work that way, but they've preconditioned us to this. And that's to our detriment, right? Because that gets translated across the board to all aspects of our life. Now we want things faster. We more immediate gratification. it should have been fixed. Why didn't they get back to me, right? Like all of these things, I think that's a problem. Yeah.   Michelle (33:32) I'm like, we're on the same page. 100%. Yeah. And I think that, yeah, it just, these are mental patterns that we're constantly repeating. And I'll be honest. I mean, ever since I had my phone, I just don't feel as sharp. I don't remember as much. My attention can't stay on one thing. And even me, I'm aware of this and it's impacting me.   Marc Sklar (33:41) Mm-hmm.   Right, yeah, yeah, yeah. One of my favorite things to do both to bother my children and because it's beneficial to them is if we need to order something from Amazon, I put it on the longest shipping option as possible. Like if it says one week or two weeks, that's what I pick. Every time. I mean, unless I like immediately need something, whatever. But like.   Michelle (34:08) that's smart.   That's actually really smart.   You need it. You'll use it when you need it.   Marc Sklar (34:18) Yeah, but like in general, I use the longer shipping option because I'm trying to retrain their minds to be like, it's not here yet. Okay, we'll come. It's not, it's not the end of the world, right? It will arrive. and usually Amazon gives you a little benefit for that delay, by the way. Yeah.   Michelle (34:36) Yeah, yeah, yeah, right. It's a little cheaper. That's really smart. That is actually really, really smart. And then you can put things in one box. So it also is good for the environment. So when it comes to recurrent pregnancy loss, because you'd mentioned you're talking about chemical pregnancies and what are some of the common factors that you've seen clinically?   Marc Sklar (34:46) Yeah, and good for the environment.   Yeah.   Yeah, so chemical pregnancy could be a little bit different, but if we're talking about, you know, reoccurring pregnancy laws or, you know, multiple miscarriages, then the, there are four buckets that I put things into. The first bucket is one we have to look at and analyze, but one we potentially can't do much about, which is genetics, right? Is there some sort of genetic abnormality that's occurring potentially?   Michelle (35:24) Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (35:30) due to my genetics or the combination of mine with my partners and what's that going on. I might end up with five causes actually now that I think about it. The next one is autoimmune issues. I find this is a huge reason for reoccurring pregnancy loss. will say also I find this is a big reason for secondary fertility issues.   Michelle (35:41) Hey, good.   Marc Sklar (35:59) with recurrent pregnancy loss. So secondary meaning you've been successful with the pregnancy one time or multiple times, and then at some point you're trying again and you're not successful, but in this case you've had, let's just say a loss. And so I would say I find that autoimmune issues are much more common in that situation because something happened in one of the previous pregnancies or postpartum that caused some sort of autoimmune issue that has triggered this outcome or contributed to this outcome.   Michelle (36:26) Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (36:28) Another one is blood clotting factors, that there is some sort of, you know, some issue, whether that's genetic or not, because it doesn't have to be genetic, that is contributing to more clotting factors that doesn't allow for that embryo to implant properly, and you could have a miscarriage. So that's three. Four, uterine issues.   That could be wide, that could be like a bigger bubble that doesn't get talked about as frequently. So what's going on in implantation that might be contributing to that? Is there an infection, a virus, a bacteria? Is there inflammation? Is there endometriosis? What is going on inside the uterine cavity and with the endometrium that could be causing this pregnancy or multiple pregnancies to not be able to be held?   And then the last one, which is male factor. So 50 % of all miscarriages are male factor related. Most typically in those, it's going to be some sort of DNA fragmentation issue. So the DNA of the sperm has been compromised in some way and that's contributing to that loss. That's the one that unfortunately we don't talk about as much because, like why would a male...   Michelle (37:43) Mm-hmm.   Marc Sklar (37:57) contribute to the miscarriage, you know, and they're not carrying. So that one gets ignored, but something that needs to be ruled out. So those are the, I said four, but really five, those are the five reasons that, you we should look at.   Michelle (38:10) Yeah, for sure. And also the microbiome, know vaginal microbiome can impact a lot.   Marc Sklar (38:14) Yeah, so that I look at that in that fourth one with the uterine environment. So to me, that microbiome is a piece that I look at when I'm evaluating that. Yeah.   Michelle (38:23) Yeah. And I feel like, I feel like they should always look at that, like before transfers. mean, cause people are paying so much money. And I know in Spain, it's more commonplace for them to give vaginal, suppositories for, probiotics. And I feel like it would really be very helpful for a lot of people.   Marc Sklar (38:33) Yep.   Great.   Yeah, I've started running that test much more frequently in the last year. And I can't say I run it for everybody because at some point I'm just balancing cost of things, right? Like we could run every test under the sun. It's just like, it's a matter of cost. But certainly if I see implantation failure, if I see chemical pregnancies, you know, these are the sorts of things that for sure I'll start to look at.   Michelle (38:48) Yeah.   Mm-hmm.   Yeah.   Chris. Yeah.   Yeah, for sure. I mean, we could talk for hours, I love that we talked about, first of all, it's really interesting just to get your take on things and to hear from another person who's doing the same thing, But also, you know, I love the fact that you were talking about the energetics of it, because I think that when you do this long enough, you start to see patterns and you could start to see how emotions can really constrict the chi, you know, from our perspective.   Marc Sklar (39:38) Yeah, sure.   Michelle (39:39) So I think that that is really important because yes, we could look at all the little details and the numbers and the stats, but the energetics aspect, we can get so kind of like focused on the small parts. And then sometimes it's good to kind of go zoom back and see the bigger picture. So I thought what you said about that to me was very, very powerful.   Marc Sklar (40:01) Yeah, all of these things, like everything we talked about today is so valuable for those individuals who need that specific message, right? Like we're all in a different place and we all have our own journey, but hopefully, you know, the messages we shared today and the information we shared today really resonated with those who are listening.   Michelle (40:10) Yeah.   I'm sure they did for sure. mean, was a really valuable information. So it's been great having you back, Dr. Sklar. It's been too long and we should do this every so often because I feel like we're never going to really run out of things to talk about. Thank you so much for coming on.   Marc Sklar (40:34) I agree. I'm happy to be on any time. Yeah,   Yeah, I appreciate it and wishing everyone success on their journeys.

Hey, it's Dr. Aumatma, host of Egg Meets Sperm, the podcast where we provide holistic fertility advice for you and your partner—because fertility takes two! In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Mark Sklar, a leading fertility expert, to challenge the term "infertility" and reframe the conversation toward fertility support.We dive into how labels like "infertility" can be disempowering and why focusing on personalized fertility care is key. Dr. Sklar shares insights on overcoming fertility struggles, habit changes, and how to create a fertile environment that supports your unique journey.Dr. Marc Sklar — a.k.a The Fertility Expert — is a natural fertility specialist helping couples get pregnant for 20 years. His mission is to help you feel HOPEFUL and CONFIDENT about your fertility journey again. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com, and ReproductiveWellness.com, a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, and a Medical Advisor for Natural Health International. As well as his online program, he also supports his community via his highly popular YouTube channel: FertilityTV where he shares information-packed videos to educate his followers on all things fertility. Dr Sklar lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons, where he has a clinic Reproductive Wellness. He also works with couples all over the world through his fertility online coaching - the Hope Fertility Program. Topics covered:Rethinking the word "infertility"Personalized fertility plansThe importance of stress management and habit changesWhy one-size-fits-all approaches don't work in fertilityFollow Dr Sklar on:https://www.facebook.com/thefertilityexpert Let's chat! I want to hear from you! Send me a voice memo with:- what you loved- what you want to see improve- any guests you want me to bring on- AND any questions you want me to cover on the podcast!Did you know you can join my private community to support you in getting Fertile As F***? This is the place for live interactions, support, and learning on the fertility journey.Want more amazing content? Join me on IG.If you found this podcast episode useful, we'd love it if you could take 15 seconds to give us a positive review on whichever platform you're listening to this episode.

Dr. Bill Rosenblatt, AKA “Dr. Bill” has been surfing for 50 years all over the world. He's a licensed psychologist and Senior Fellow in Biofeedback. He holds a doctorate in Counseling from Lehigh University and did post-doctoral work in Clinical Behavioral Medicine at the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School. He has taught at universities, directed programs at hospitals, He was the freaking Mayor of Loch Arbour in NJ for 10 years!!!! and has written extensively on surfing and life. On this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Bill Rosenblatt, to discuss his 50-year journey in surfing along with his significant roles in academia, medical fields, and as the former mayor of Lock Arbor, New Jersey. We dive into New Jersey's rich and often overlooked surfing history, the therapeutic benefits of surfing supported by scientific research, and Dr. Bill's substantial environmental and community contributions. Our conversation highlights maintaining health through balanced living and social connections, the diverse insights from different generations, and the unique challenges faced by East Coast surfers. We are really stoked to have Dr. Bill Rosenblatt as our guest on this episode of The Swell Season Surf Podcast. To find Dr. Bill Rosenblatt you can check out his instagram @drviejoThe Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network.  For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagramor go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com Music:Song: Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude Artist: Jimmy Buffett Album: Songs You Know By Heart: Jimmy Buffett's Greatest HitsShow Notes:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Bill Rosenblatt03:11 Surfing in New Jersey: A Rich History06:58 Challenges and Triumphs in Surfing Regulations18:16 Economic Impact of Surfing in Asbury Park27:55 Personal Surfing Stories and Reflections42:13 The Vietnam War's Impact on Surfing Careers47:16 The Vietnam War Draft Lottery48:28 Surfing Legends and Adventures48:56 Traveling Through Europe in the 70s50:45 Challenges of Modern Surf TravelBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season--3483504/support.

Dr. Marc Sklar — a.k.a The Fertility Expert — is a natural fertility specialist helping couples get pregnant for 20 years. He's mission is to help you feel hopeful and confident about your fertility journey again. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Symphony Natural Health.As well as his online program, he also supports his community via his highly popular YouTube channel: FertilityTV where he shares information packed videos to educate his followers on all things fertility. The Fertility Expert lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons, where he has clinic Reproductive Wellness. He also works with couples all over the world through his fertility online coaching - the Hope Fertility Program.TEMPDROPTempDrop's wearable sensor and accompanying charting app brings the full fertility tracking solution right to your phone. Wear the sensor on your upper arm during sleep and then sync to the charting app whenever it's convenient for you!Get an extra 10% off with code AFFERTILITYCOSupport the showWhenever you're ready, here's a few ways I can help you! Just getting started?Get my Fertility Roadmap – My simple 3-step system to understanding your body's natural fertile signs and pinpointing ovulation day so that you can achieve (or avoid) pregnancy.Still taking pregnancy tests "just in case"?It's time to finally learn *when* to actually take a pregnancy test for accurate results (even if you have no idea if you got the timing right this month, or if your period is even late yet). Get your free guide to When to Take a Pregnancy Test PLUS how to confirm ovulation, the early signs of pregnancy to look out for and how to stay sane during the two week wait. Want to know exactly when you're ovulating? Check out my Fix Your Fertility Masterclass where I share 3 simple steps to find out exactly when you're ovulating. Want a holistic preconception plan to optimise ovulation and get pregnant fast?My $47 Conceive with Confidence workshop series teaches you how to pinpoint your most fertile day in under 5 minutes and discover the quick-fix solutions you NEED if you're NOT ovulating.

Dr. Marc Sklar, a.k.a. The Fertility Expert, is a natural fertility specialist dedicated to helping couples navigate the often complex path to parenthood for the past 20 years. Marc's mission is to illuminate your way forward and provide the answers you need to improve your reproductive health and achieve your dream of having a beautiful family. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Marc trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, the co-author of Secret to Conception, and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Natural Health International.In this episode, Marc demystifies the egg-freezing process from start to finish. We talk about what happens at each stage of the process, the ideal age for freezing your eggs, the actual success rates, symptoms and side effects associated with the process, how to properly prepare your body for the egg-freezing journey, alternative options for fertility preservation, and so much more. Enjoy the episode!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/the-truth-about-egg-freezing-dr-marc-sklar/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com

Welcome to another episode of The Synthesis of Wellness Podcast. Today, I am joined by Dr. Marc Sklar (AKA "The Fertility Expert"). Dr. Sklar stands as a distinguished natural fertility specialist, dedicating his expertise to assisting numerous couples in their journey to parenthood for over 20 years. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field of fertility. Dr. Sklar's unwavering commitment to advancing his skills led him to receive training at esteemed institutions like Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute, and prompted him to create platforms such as Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com, and ReproductiveWellness.com. I know you will love Dr. Sklar as much as I did! Topics: 1. Introduction - Dr. Sklar's background, expertise, and interest in fertility - Importance of fertility and reproductive health 2. Understanding Infertility and Contributing Factors - Definition of infertility - Common causes of infertility - The role of PCOS in infertility - Impact of hormone imbalances on fertility - Other potential contributing factors (e.g., candida, gut issues, toxins) 3. Diagnostic Testing for Infertility - Overview of fertility testing options - Hormone level assessments - Ovulation tracking - Semen analysis for male infertility - Additional tests for identifying underlying issues 4. Addressing Infertility: Treatment and Solutions - Customizing treatments based on test results - Medical interventions and assisted reproductive technologies - Lifestyle changes to improve fertility - Managing stress and emotional well-being during the process 5. Preconception Planning and Optimization - Importance of preconception planning - Nutrition and dietary recommendations for both partners - Lifestyle habits to enhance fertility 6. Enhancing Egg and Sperm Quality with Red Light Therapy - Understanding the impact of red light therapy on fertility - What type of red light therapy device to use and for how long - Where to place the red light therapy device to improve sperm quality - Where to place the red light therapy device to improve egg quality 7. Discussing Other Biohacks or Therapies Currently Being Researched for Improving Sperm and Egg Quality - Ozone therapy - Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Thanks for tuning in! If you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review or share it to your stories over on Instagram. If you tag @synthesisofwellness, Chloe would love to personally thank you for listening! Follow Chloe on Instagram @synthesisofwellness, or use the link: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/synthesisofwellness/⁠ Follow Chloe on TikTok @chloe_c_porter Visit ⁠synthesisofwellness.com⁠ to purchase products, subscribe to our mailing list, and more! Or visit ⁠linktr.ee/synthesisofwellness⁠ to see all of Chloe's links, schedule a BioPhotonic Scanner consult with Chloe, or support the show! Thanks again for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chloe-porter6/support

Dr. Marc Sklar, a.k.a The Fertility Expert, is a natural fertility specialist who's been helping couples get pregnant for twenty years. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Marc trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, the co-author of Secret to Conception and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Natural Health International. Marc's mission is to bring hope and confidence back into your fertility journey. His HOPE Fertility Program has supported thousands of people to get down to the root cause of their fertility issues and find the answers they need to heal and improve their reproductive health (and have beautiful babies!). In this episode, Marc and I talk about why an unexplained infertility diagnosis is so problematic, how to know when to consider seeking professional help, why the right testing is a critical aspect of the TTC journey, Marc's perspective on advanced maternal age, and so much more!To learn more, visit https://nicolejardim.com/podcasts/why-unexplained-infertility-is-an-unacceptable-diagnosis-dr-marc-sklar/.Podcast Production Support: Amazing Gains | https://listenerstoclients.com

In episode #242 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Dr. Marc Sklar talks about Getting Pregnant Over 35. More about Dr. Marc: Dr. Marc Sklar — a.k.a The Fertility Expert — is a natural fertility specialist helping couples get pregnant for 20 years. His mission is to help you feel HOPEFUL and CONFIDENT about your fertility journey again. His HOPE Fertility Program has supported thousands of people to get down to the root cause of their fertility issues and find the answers they need to heal and improve their reproductive health (and have beautiful babies!) As well as his online program, he also supports his community via his highly popular YouTube channel: FertilityTV where he shares information packed videos to educate his followers on all things fertility. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Marc trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com , the co-author of Secret to Conception and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Natural Health International. He lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons. If you're ready to start a family, The Fertility Expert can help! He can help you get pregnant wherever you are with the Hope Fertility Program Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by Puzzle Brew's Fertility Tea: https://coachkela.com/fertility-tea Follow Dr. Marc on Instagram: @‌the_fertility_expert Check out the FREE Empower your Fertility Guide HERE. Follow Dr. Kela on Instagram: @‌kela_healthcoach https://www.instagram.com/kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://coachkela.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Dr. Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show. For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at media@coachkela.com

Today Marc Sklar aka The Fertility Expert joins us for an in depth and insightful discussion. As a natural fertility specialist he has seen firsthand the impact that lifestyle and functional medicine approaches can have on a woman's journey to motherhood — especially if you are supported and empowered. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Marc trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the co-author of Secret to Conception and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Natural Health International. If you or someone you know is ready to start a family The Fertility Expert can help and this episode is definitely worth a listen and/or a share.

Daily tips by Marc Sklar! The Fertility Expert, Marc Sklar, has been helping couples struggling to conceive, and women and men regulating their hormones and reproductive health with this virtual fertility consultations, coaching and fertility programs. Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and the co-author of Secret to Conception. The Fertility Expert lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons, where he has his 2 clinics. But he also works with couples all over the world through his fertility online coaching.  A gift for listeners: Fertility Guide  Follow Marc Sklar on: Youtube: thefertilityexpert Facebook: thefertilityexpertInstagram: @the_fertility_expert     Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Daily tips by Marc Sklar! The Fertility Expert, Marc Sklar, has been helping couples struggling to conceive, and women and men regulating their hormones and reproductive health with this virtual fertility consultations, coaching and fertility programs. Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and the co-author of Secret to Conception. The Fertility Expert lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons, where he has his 2 clinics. But he also works with couples all over the world through his fertility online coaching.  A gift for listeners: Fertility Guide  Follow Marc Sklar on: Youtube: thefertilityexpert Facebook: thefertilityexpertInstagram: @the_fertility_expert     Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

Daily tips by Marc Sklar! The Fertility Expert, Marc Sklar, has been helping couples struggling to conceive, and women and men regulating their hormones and reproductive health with this virtual fertility consultations, coaching and fertility programs. Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and the co-author of Secret to Conception. The Fertility Expert lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons, where he has his 2 clinics. But he also works with couples all over the world through his fertility online coaching.  A gift for listeners: Fertility Guide  Follow Marc Sklar on: Youtube: thefertilityexpert Facebook: thefertilityexpertInstagram: @the_fertility_expert     Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

For this week's episode, let us hear from a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Marc Sklar.  For more than 19 years, The Fertility Expert, Marc Sklar, has been helping couples struggling to conceive, and women and men regulating their hormones and reproductive health with this virtual fertility consultations, coaching and fertility programs. Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and the co-author of Secret to Conception. The Fertility Expert lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons, where he has his 2 clinics. But he also works with couples all over the world through his fertility online coaching.  A gift for listeners: Fertility Guide  Follow Marc Sklar on: Youtube: thefertilityexpert Facebook: thefertilityexpertInstagram: @the_fertility_expert     Follow me on: Instagram: @holisticfertilitydoctor TikTok:  @holisticfertilitydoctor Youtube:  @Holistic Fertility Expert Facebook: Join our private Fertile AF tribe!

You might also know him as ‘The Fertility Expert‘, or recognize him from his YouTube Channel's episodes - "FertilityTV".On his journey, Marc became obsessed with research, lab work and all the ways to find reasons behind any and all imbalances of the body - and it's what he continues to do until this day for his fertility patients.Marc first started his channel as a way to communicate with his in-clinic patients and answer all of their questions (mostly to stop repeating the same answers to their most common questions). Now 5 years later the channel has grown to over 240,000 subscribers! From those first videos, he started getting emails from many couples all over the world wanting to know how they could have him as their fertility coach. And that's how his online fertility program started. Now they help hundreds of happy parents spread across the globe!Outside of his virtual clinic, Marc also has 2 functional medicine clinics in San Diego, California where he's seeing over 100+ patients/week with the help of his team of 4 other fertility experts.With his online protocols, programs and detective work, he helps you to find the root causes for what's causing your infertility so you can heal and address those issues and have a much higher chance of getting pregnant (and a lot sooner).He also has a TON OF FREE RESOURCES for you so you can get started on some of the fertility detective work by yourself and start to feel like the fertile, empowered parent-to-be that you are.His mission is to help ALL of those who are trying to conceive, wherever they are in the world.He doesn't believe in:- "Unexplained”- "IVF is your only option"- "You've tried it all"- "You're too old"Dr Marc Sklar's credentials:Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese MedicineHarvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. Medical Advisor for Natural Health International.Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive MedicineFormer president of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive MedicineLicensed AcupuncturistDr Marc Sklar's YouTube channel - FertilityTVThe Fertility Expert - Facebook PageMAX Wellness Podcast on YouTubeMAX Wellness Facebook Page

In this not to be missed episode, Emily shares the mic with Dr. Marc Sklar, aka The Fertility Expert, and has an epic conversation about the importance of doing due diligence before heading into IVF. They also chat about possible next steps when the standard treatments for infertility have been unsuccessful and why he believes that moving to an egg donor isn't always the right next move. Dr. Marc Sklar, has been helping couples struggling to conceive and supporting women and men with regulating their hormones and reproductive health for over 19 years with his virtual fertility consultations, coaching and fertility programs. He is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of Fertility TV, MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and the co-author of Secret to Conception. The Fertility Expert lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons, where he has his 2 clinics. But he also works with couples all over the world through his fertility online coaching. LISTEN TO HEAR: ✨Why IVF isn't always the best solution, especially if you believe it will speed the process up ✨The importance of doing the prep work to ready your mind and body to conceive before starting the process of IUI and IVF ✨ That you are more than your lab work and your lab numbers, while important to know, do not dictate if you will conceive ✨ Why it is important to view the body as a complete system and recognize that health in one area affects health in other areas, including fertility ✨ How a fertility coach, or someone with experience and knowledge, can help guide you through the system,understand your situation and map out a process for how to move forward from there. ​​Day 1 Instagram: @day1fertility | @egetz TikTok: @day1fertility Website: Day 1 Fertility Dr. Marc Sklar Instagram: @the_fertility_expert l Facebook: @TheFertilityExpert YouTube: http://bit.ly/thefertilityexpert Website: www.marcsklar.com Sponsor Twig Fertility Additional Resources Discovery Call w/ Dr. Sklar: http://marcsklar.com/discoverycall/ Fertility Guide: http://marcsklar.com/fertilityguide/

Katherine T. Kelly, Ph.D., M.S.P.H. is a licensed psychologist in her own psychotherapy and consulting practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She completed her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Colorado (1992), and both her Master's (1995) and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (1999) from Indiana State University. She also earned a Master of Science in Public Health degree (2000) from the University of Missouri-Columbia where she completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the university's Department of Family and Community Medicine. She has received specialized training from the Mind-Body Medical Institute of Harvard University, and has been trained in various holistic, natural health, and spiritual methods of healing. With 31+ years of direct clinical experience, Dr. Kelly doesn't just believe in helping others to heal; instead, her mission is to help them to evolve. Using her own integrative framework—the Soul Health Model (https://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/soul-health-model/)—Dr. Kelly approaches her work with clients from a psycho-spiritual perspective. She provides a uniquely progressive, yet down-to-earth approach to healing and is well-known in both the therapeutic and medical communities. She thrives as she helps clients to reach what she calls conscious evolution through a variety of self-designed methods. Her dedication to healing has been widely recognized as she was the recipient of the 2006 Provider of the Year Award by the regional Mental Health Association, and was nominated as an Incredible Woman for a local community television network, which spotlights role models to inspire young women to pursue their own passions. Dr. Kelly (http://www.amazon.com/Katherine-T.-Kelly-Ph.D.-M.S.P.H./e/B00CL1KNXA) has undergone her own ‘evolution', beginning her career as Coordinator of Alcohol and Drug Education at Indiana State University. She was later recruited to serve as the Director and Treatment Coordinator of a private traumatic brain injury program in the community. Following the completion of her training, she accepted a position as an Assistant Professor and Director of Behavioral Science in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Wake Forest University. She later entered private practice and founded/owned Branches Holistic Health and Wellness Center. She realized she could make a greater impact elsewhere—so she left that adventure to make room for her other main passions — writing and speaking. Dr. Kelly has authored several academic publications and is an ongoing contributor to both local and national health and wellness magazines (See Articles (https://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/articles-archives/)). Her book Soul Health: Aligning with Spirit for Radiant Living: Revised 2nd Edition (https://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/soul-health/) (2018) has been featured on over 350 national radio shows (see Audio (https://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/audio/) link) and her most recent book, “The Recipe for Radiance: Mastering the Art and Soul of Self-Care” (https://www.drkatherinetkelly.com/recipe-for-radiance/) was published in 2019. She currently owns The Soul Health Center (http://soulhealthcenter.com/), a collective of health and wellness providers and launched Soul Health Essentials– The Oils of Evolution (https://soulhealthessentials.com/) essential oils company in early 2019. The very soul of healthcare has been fractured and that is you, the millions of healthcare workers who took the biggest and deepest hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. You've spent your careers helping others. Now it is time to find and reclaim your inner light on your own path to healing. ​

Last time, we discussed how letting go of our sense of self can significantly impact our lives by reducing mental suffering, improving productivity, and helping us experience the benefits of awe. This week, we'll explore another question together:Can our mindsets make us healthier?Our beliefs can indeed exert surprising physiological effects. A recent randomized clinical trial discovered that educating children about the side effects of allergy immunotherapy greatly improved patient compliance and parental anxiety during treatment for peanut allergies.Oral immunotherapy is an emerging treatment for allergies in which patients are given gradually larger doses of an allergen in order to promote immune tolerance. The appearance of mild reactions to treatment like a scratchy throat or congestion can sometimes concern children and parents alike since these symptoms closely resemble those of a more severe allergic reaction like anaphylaxis. The anxiety can be so great that families may skip doses or stop treatment completely. In the study, telling children that side effects may be beneficial and even help overcome allergy in the long term allowed kids to successfully complete treatment and experience fewer side effects when exposed to actual peanuts.Why might a positive mindset change our response to something like allergens? Let's dive a little deeper to find out.Mindsets 101Our mindsets affect our perceptions of reality and are influenced by our upbringing, cultural values, and environments. Marketing, advertising, and health influencers shape our attitudes towards foods, exercise plans, and lifestyle practices.Many of our mindsets are simply the result of mimetic desire, meaning we imitate what others want. We desire what is socially desirable. Mimetic desire describes how social influences like parents, peers, teachers, media, and society impact nearly all our decisions from our career aspirations to the partners we choose.Dr. Alia Crum, Professor of Psychology at Stanford, studies how mindsets affect health and physical performance. She defines mindsets as core beliefs or assumptions about a domain. Whether we think stress is enhancing or debilitating influences the outcomes that follow. Whether we believe the nature of intelligence is fixed or malleable affects motivation and the ability to persist during academic challenges.Mindset vs. PlaceboWhile the origins of the placebo effect may have been based on insufficient evidence, science suggests that the way we feel about something does in fact impact the way it affects us. We often forget that the total effect of a medical treatment is a combination of the chemical properties of that drug plus the placebo effect, which consists of social context, beliefs or mindsets, and our body's natural physiological ability to heal.Mindset and Food MetabolismDo our beliefs change our bodies' physiological response to food?Dr. Crum conducted a well-known study, sometimes called the “milkshake study,” in which she administered identical vanilla milkshakes to the same group of people separated by a week. Participants were initially told they were drinking a calorie-rich, indulgent milkshake full of fat and sugar. The second time, volunteers were told they were drinking a healthy, sensible, nutritious meal shake.Levels of a gut hormone called ghrelin were measured before and after drinking each set of milkshakes. Sometimes called the “hunger hormone,” ghrelin signals to the hypothalamus in the brain that it's time to seek out food. After a large meal, ghrelin levels drop, telling your body that you've eaten enough.Scientists originally thought that ghrelin levels fluctuated in response to nutrient intake alone. Eat a cheeseburger, and ghrelin levels drop substantially. Eat a salad? Not so much. But Crum discovered something else entirely in her milkshake study.She found that telling people that they were drinking something indulgent caused their ghrelin levels to drop threefold more than when they thought they were drinking a low-calorie shake. In other words, simply believing that they were consuming something filling caused their bodies to respond as if they actually were.This evidence suggests that we may be able to manipulate metabolism with our mindsets. Crum argues that these findings require us to rethink our traditional metabolic model of “calories in, calories out,” which doesn't account for the influence of mindset on physiology. According to Crum,“Our beliefs matter in virtually every domain, in everything we do. How much is a mystery, but I don't think we've given enough credit to the role of our beliefs in determining our physiology, our reality.”Should we cultivate mindsets of abundance?Counterintuitively, the belief that we're eating indulgent foods rather than healthy ones seems to result in improved satiety and better health outcomes. The reason we observe this correlation may be due to the power of abundance and scarcity mindsets. Stephen Covey was the first to coin these terms in his seminal book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.The scarcity mindset is grounded in destructive competition and subscribes to the idea that opportunity is a finite pie such that if one person takes a large piece, there is less available for everyone else. Individuals with an abundance mindset, on the other hand, reject the notion of zero-sum games and believe there is more than enough to go around.An abundance mindset allows us to celebrate the successes of others and share profits, power, and recognition. According to Covey, embracing an abundance mindset allows for freedom and mental clarity, which enables us to more effectively pursue our goals. Similar mechanisms may be at play when we consume food from a mindset of indulgence.The calmness that accompanies the belief that we have more than enough to eat may lead to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, thereby preventing excessive ghrelin stimulation and the urge to overeat. In other words, operating from a mental place of abundance or indulgence may reduce chronic stress and therefore improve our metabolic health.If an indulgence mindset can promote health, can actually consuming indulgent foods also lead to health benefits? Unfortunately, the science suggests otherwise. A 2020 review article published in the journal Nutrition Research described how satiety cues that promote a sense of fulness and satisfaction typically inhibit cravings for more food.But Western diets rich in energy, sugar, and saturated fats seem to impair these inbuilt mechanisms of appetite reduction by hijacking our brain's reward pathways and inappropriately releasing dopamine to reinforce behaviors. So how can we restore normal appetite regulation and cultivate a healthier relationship with food? Intuitive eating may provide a possible answer.Can we make eating more intuitive?Stress reduction may be one of the mechanisms by which intuitive eating improves well-being. Intuitive eating relies on a skill called interoception, which describes our ability to sense internal signals from our bodies. Interoception originates in the insular cortex of the brain and can help us register the sensation of hunger or predict our approximate heart rate.Intuitive eating relies on satiety and appetite signals to guide eating habits instead of using emotional, social, or chronological cues. Interoceptive sensitivity has been associated with healthier BMIs, higher levels of self-esteem, and reduced incidence of disordered eating patterns compared to other dieting methods.Many of us may have a reduced capacity for interoception due to chronic pain or trauma, a tendency to suppress emotions, or eating to always clean our plates instead of eating until we're full. Retraining our bodies to perceive and respond to physiological signals can help reduce cravings and improve self-regulation.Dr. Kent Berridge, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Michigan, recommends that we “allow the craving to happen; just notice it, feel it, and let it fade.” This approach is part of mindfulness-based eating awareness training (MB-EAT), which has been shown to help alleviate stress-induced cravings, improve self-control, and reduce symptoms of depression.Mindfulness-based eating awareness involves regulating emotions, consciously making food choices, developing an awareness of hunger and satiety cues, and cultivating a sense of self-acceptance. The goal is to redirect our attention to the here and now and prevent cycles of rumination. Regularly practicing mindfulness has been shown to stimulate changes in brain activity, including reduced activation of the amygdala, a brain region involved in fear and anxiety.Mindfulness can even stimulate the “relaxation response,” a term coined by Dr. Herbert Benson, founder of Harvard's Mind/Body Medical Institute. The relaxation response is the opposite of the body's adrenaline-charged “fight or flight” response and encourages our bodies to release chemicals that increase blood flow to the brain. Many different practices can elicit the relaxation response, including guided imagery, muscle relaxation, massage, prayer, meditation, tai chi, qi gong, and yoga.Mindset and Exercise MetabolismWe've already seen how mindset can impact physiological responses to food. But can mindset also affect how our bodies respond to exercise? Harvard Psychologist Ellen Langer conducted an experiment to find out. She decided to study female hotel workers who engaged in a lot of physical activity as part of their daily jobs: pushing carts, changing linens, scrubbing bathrooms, vacuuming, and climbing stairs.When surveyed about their exercise habits, one third of the women reported not getting any exercise at all. The majority of housekeepers estimated low levels of personal exercise—an average of a three on a scale of zero to ten. Even though these women were very active, they didn't perceive themselves as engaging in lots of exercise. They thought their work was just work.Researchers divided these women into two groups and told the experimental group that their work was good exercise and met the guidelines for an active lifestyle. Subjects in the control group weren't given any information. Throughout the study, Langer tracked metrics like weight, body fat, and blood pressure.Four weeks later, the group that had received positive counseling about the benefits of work-associated exercise lost two pounds on average and decreased their systolic blood pressure by about ten points. The control group didn't experience weight loss benefits and only droppped systolic blood pressure by an average of two points.Women who were informed about the benefits of exercise also exhibited improvements in body fat, waist-to-hip ratio, and BMI, none of which were observed in the control group. No other detectable behavioral changes such as increased physical activity or dietary changes seemed to be at play.These findings mean that objective health benefits like cardiovascular disease risk and weight maintenance depend not only on what we're doing but also on what we think about what we're doing.To recap, mindsets have a profound impact on our metabolism by affecting our physiological responses to diet, exercise, and medication. What you believe about the nutritional content of your food considerably affects the way it impacts your brain and body. Adopting a mindset of indulgence, satisfaction, and enjoyment can help us feel more satiated after meals by manipulating levels of hormones like cortisol and ghrelin.Eating nutritious foods with an indulgent mindset may provide the best of both worlds. Retraining ourselves to eat when hungry instead of eating due to stress or boredom can help reduce cravings and prevent overeating. Intuitive eating and mindfulness practice can help you inhibit your body's stress response, identify your underlying feelings, and choose alternatives to comfort food, like a soothing cup of tea.Thinking more positively about our daily activity levels can help us more effectively leverage the benefits of work-related exercise. Mindsets may even affect the severity of immune reactions by modulating our stress response, inhibiting cortisol release, stabilizing mast cells, and preventing the formation of downstream inflammatory compounds like histamine.Listen to “Evolving with Nita Jain” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts, Soundcloud, Deezer, TuneIn, RadioPublic, Stitcher, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Player FM, Podcast Index, Castro, Overcast, Listen Notes, Podchaser, Goodpods, or iHeart Radio!Music for this episode, “New Beginnings” by Joshua Kaye, was provided courtesy of Syfonix. 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A profile of Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Herbert Benson whose pioneering work on the Relaxation Response has helped millions of people learn a simple meditative technique to reduce the harmful effects of stress. In this program, we visit Harvard's Mind/Body Medical Institute and hear from patients who have benefited from learning relaxation practices.

In episode #19 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Dr. Marc Sklar talks about Male Fertility and the 12 Step Fertility Wheel. More about Dr. Marc: For more than 18 years, Dr. Marc Sklar (aka The Fertility Expert) has been helping couples struggling to conceive empower their fertility naturally with his online fertility programs and virtual consultations. He's the creator of FertilityTV, a youtube channel dedicated to natural fertility with over 100,000 subscribers, the founder of the Reproductive Wellness Clinic in San Diego California & the clinical director of MarcSklar.com helping couples via online programs and virtual coaching. He has extensive experience and expertise in treating and resolving the causes of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with classical Acupuncture and Chinese Medicines. A Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Board Certified Herbalist and Oriental Medicine Practitioner, and President of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), Sklar approaches his patients with an open mind, compassion and a medically integrative perspective. Since completing his master's degree, Marc has studied with many prominent figures in the field of Oriental Medicine, as well as the Western medical world at large. Working closely with his mentor, local fertility specialist Donna Keefe, Marc has been trained and certified in the treatment of infertility and women's health. Dr. Marc has also trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute under Dr. Herbert Benson, M.D. and Peg Baim, M.S., N.P., where he became certified in Mind/Body Medicine. **Learn how to balance your hormones and fight infertility by joining The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Membership: https://coachkela.com/membership ** Thank you for listening! Follow Dr. Marc on Instagram - @the_fertility_expert Watch his FREE TRAINING "Having a Baby After 30: 5 Secrets for a Positive Pregnancy"  Follow Coach Kela on Instagram - @kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan - www.coachkela.com For sponsorship opportunities, email HPS Media at podcast@coachkela.com.

Herbert Benson, MD, associate professor at Harvard Medical School and director emeritus of Harvard Medical School's Mind/Body Medical Institute and the Benson-Henry Institute, recommends consciously relaxing all your muscles one at a time while you meditate. He calls this the "relaxation response." Benson's research shows that meditation has a beneficial effect on metabolism, heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and other biochemical and physical processes in the body. The following meditation expands upon Dr. Benson's ideas, enabling you to relax and let go of tension in every part of your body. Like water flowing through a series of locks in a canal, energy flows up from your toes to your head as you do this meditation. We recommend taking your shoes off and wearing loose-fitting clothing to facilitate relaxation. **Do this meditation whenever you feel a need to unwind and drop the cares of your everyday life. we suggest doing it at the end of a stressful day, to unwind before bedtime, or to leave behind your workday pressures and relax into your personal life.** (From the book ‘The Best Meditations on the Planet, by Dr. Martin Hart & Skye Alexander)

For more than 18 years, Dr. Marc Sklar (aka The Fertility Expert)  has been helping couples struggling to conceive empower their fertility naturally with his online fertility programs and virtual consultations.    He’s the creator of FertilityTV, a youtube channel dedicated to natural fertility with over 100,000 subscribers, the founder of the Reproductive Wellness Clinic in San Diego California and the clinical director of MarcSklar.com helping couples via online programs and virtual coaching.   He has extensive experience and expertise in treating and resolving the causes of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with classical Acupuncture and Chinese Medicines. A Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Board Certified Herbalist and Oriental Medicine Practitioner, and President of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), Sklar approaches his patients with an open mind, compassion and a medically integrative perspective.   Since completing his master’s degree, Marc has studied with many prominent figures in the field of Oriental Medicine, as well as the Western medical world at large. Working closely with his mentor, local fertility specialist Donna Keefe, Marc has been trained and certified in the treatment of infertility and women’s health.    Marc has also trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute under Dr. Herbert Benson, M.D. and Peg Baim, M.S., N.P., where he became certified in Mind/Body Medicine.   www.marcsklar.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCckJrww4bImdjwPFvr631zA   For more information about Michelle, visit www.thewholesomelotus.com For information on the Wholesome Fertility Method online program visit www.thewholesomefertilitymethod.com The Wholesome Fertility facebook group is where you can find free resources and support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2149554308396504/ Instagram: @thewholesomelotusfertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewholesomelotus/

In this episode, we talked about: (3:22) Going down the right path (4:45) Fertility (12:42) What has my menstrual cycle been like? (18:54) Using pain as a guide (20:23) Birth-control (26:09) Female hormones (30:25) Taking care of your energy (42:13) Is this right for me? (42:37) Trusting your body "Just because something is common, it doesn't mean that is normal" "If we want to create that balance of ying and yang, we need to have more time for ourselves" Marc Sklar: For more than 18 years, Dr. Marc Sklar (aka The Fertility Expert) has been helping couples struggling to conceive empower their fertility naturally with his online fertility programs and virtual consultations. He’s the creator of FertilityTV, a YouTube channel dedicated to natural fertility with over 100,000 subscribers, the founder of the Reproductive Wellness Clinic in San Diego California and the clinical director of MarcSklar.com helping couples via online programs and virtual coaching. He has extensive experience and expertise in treating and resolving the causes of infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss with classical Acupuncture and Chinese Medicines. A Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Board Certified Herbalist and Oriental Medicine Practitioner, and President of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM), Sklar approaches his patients with an open mind, compassion and a medically integrative perspective. Since completing his master’s degree, Marc has studied with many prominent figures in the field of Oriental Medicine, as well as the Western medical world at large. Working closely with his mentor, local fertility specialist Donna Keefe, Marc has been trained and certified in the treatment of infertility and women’s health. Marc has also trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute under Dr. Herbert Benson, M.D. and Peg Baim, M.S., N.P., where he became certified in Mind/Body Medicine. Website: https://marcsklar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fertility_expert/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefertilityexpert/ Marc’s free Gift: http://marcsklar.com/fertility_exercise/ Let's connect! Discover Your Confidence 6-week Digital Course: www.amynatalieco.com/dycdigital Find me in Instagram: @amynatalieco WEBSITE: www.amynatalieco.com

Dr. Marc Sklar joins us today as we're digging into how to choose the right IVF clinic and optimize your success As you know we take a functional approach to fertility so you can either “get" pregnant naturally or if you do need to go to the clinic you can increase your chances of success. However, you have may have come to that place in your journey that IVF seems like your next logical step. Because you have already done these three (3) steps with your partner: - Identified the stressors using functional testing such as food sensitivities, gut infections, environmental toxins, mental emotional triggers and structural (i.e. pinched nerve) and had your blood chemistry review using functional reference ranges (to catch any missed healing opportunities). - Addressed the imbalances by making the targeted changes to your diet and lifestyle (this will take a minimum of six (6) months). Including retesting to ensure all infections are eradicated. - Optimized your body, mind and spirit to get in the best possible health for pregnancy and postpartum period. If you haven’t done this yet, I encourage you to check out Functional Medicine 101 to learn how the functional approach to fertility can help you get pregnant naturally. I wanted to give you some resources to help you figure out which clinic is right for you. I’m excited to welcome Dr. Marc Sklar to the podcast. He is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. On this episode you’ll learn: 1) How to choose the right IVF clinic. What to look out for (ie turnover of staff, age limits for treatment, if they are too busy to answer your questions (what this means for you as a patient) and cost. 2) What lab work you should be asking for before treatment starts (ie HSG, physical exam, anti-sperm antibodies, trans-vaginal ultrasound). 3) The do’s and don’t of a successful transfer. 4) Techniques to do at home to improve IVF.   --- Text For US residents text FERTILE to 55444 to access your free fertility yoga video. For non US residents go to www.yogafreebie.com to access your free fertility yoga video. In this 20 minute intro video we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control.   ---   Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6   ---   Sponsored by: BLUBlox (Sleep+ is the world’s most advanced blue and green light blocking glasses addressing the exact frequencies of light required after dark to optimally produce melatonin for restorative sleep and health) Visit BLUBlox website at: http://bit.ly/BLUBlox Use coupon code: getpregnantpodcast to recieve 15% discount. Free shipping worldwide.   --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fabfertile/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/   ---     Got questions - Join and ask away!  Fab Fertile Support Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/451444518397946/     ---   HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You’ll really love Sarah’s resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/     Other ways to support:   Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-pregnant-naturally/id1329414094   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36NoCIuODqlo3bQcVDOO02   Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/sarah-clark/get-pregnant-naturally   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC97zsClWDEbgmECB6uLUuiA   Player FM: https://player.fm/series/get-pregnant-naturally   Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/get-pregnant-naturally-sarah-clark-82DYJtZnFAa/   Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/usiv9-629c6/Get-Pregnant-Naturally-Podcast   iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-get-pregnant-naturally-30947830/   LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!  Together we are strong.      Related episodes:   3 Reasons Why Your IVF Might Have Failed:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/3-reasons-why-your-ivf-might-have-failed/   How To Know What is Right For You After Reading It Starts With The Egg: https://fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-know-what-is-right-for-you-after-reading-it-starts-with-the-egg/   Functional Medicine 101:  https://fabfertile.com/blog/functional-medicine-101-and-your-fertility/

Today's guest is Dr.Katherine Kelly Ph.D., M.S.P.H. was named “the Pioneer of Soul Health” after the publication of her book, Soul Health: Aligning with Spirit for Radiant Living which was recently released as a revised second edition. She has been featured on over 300 national and international radio shows, podcasts, and television stations and is widely regarded among both the medical community and public. Dr. Kelly has received specialized training from the Mind-Body Medical Institute of Harvard University, and has also been trained in various holistic, natural health and spiritual methods of healing including Soul Realignment, Past Life Regression Therapy, and other soul-based techniques. She provides classes, workshops, and retreats throughout the United States and offers “Soul Health Journeys”—transformational travel excursions—throughout the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-wellness-journey-podcast-series/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-wellness-journey-podcast-series/support

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Harvey Weinstein & The Psychological Trauma of Sexual AssaultHere to discuss the impact is Katherine T. Kelly, Ph.D., M.S.P.H.  - a licensed psychologist in her own psychotherapy and consulting practice in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Colorado (1992), and both her Master’s (1995) and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology (1999) from Indiana State University. She also earned a Master of Science in Public Health degree (2000) from the University of Missouri-Columbia where she completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the university’s Department of Family and Community Medicine. She has received specialized training from the Mind-Body Medical Institute of Harvard University, and has been trained in various holistic, natural health, and spiritual methods of healing.Dr. Kelly has authored several academic publications and is an ongoing contributor to both local and national health and wellness magazines (See Articles). Her book Soul Health: Aligning with Spirit for Radiant Living (2013) has been featured on over 90 national radio shows (see Audio link) and her latest adventure in providing Soul Health Travel journeys is gaining both national and international recognition. 

For more than 15 years Marc has been helping couples struggling to conceive and have healthy babies. In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, the co-author of Secret to Conception and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Natural Health International. In today’s show, we talk about sperm health. I’ve had so many questions about this topic that it is ridiculous, and I’m happy to have Marc here to talk more about this. Topics discussed in today's episode Why focusing on sperm health is a hit to the male ego How to approach your male partner about having his sperm tested Why you should have your male partner's sperm tested ASAP when you're trying to conceive Why fertility issues are just as much a man's issue as a woman's -- it's just as likely to be his Why are we more likely to assume it's a woman's issue? How a man's semen analysis is an indicator of his overall health How testing your male partner's semen right off the bat can save you 6 months or more later on How what we consider to be a "normal" sperm count has changed over the past 50-100 years What are the 3 main parameters that determine sperm health? Why has the "normal" sperm count declined by 75% over the past 50 or 60 years? What is considered to be a "normal" sperm count What is considered to be normal motility and morphology? Why the majority of the sperm men produce is abnormal What can be done to improve sperm quality? Why excessive exercise can be a problem Why it's important that his testicles stay cool How long does it take to see the change in his lab results? The truth about IUI What actually constitutes "trying" from both Marc and My perspective Specific supplements to support sperm quality Connect with Marc You can connect with Marc on his Website, his clinic Reproductive Wellness, and on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube! Resources mentioned FFP 032 | Acupuncture for Fertility | Male Factor Infertility | Marc Sklar Snow Balls Underwear | Cooling Underwear for Men Reproductive Wellness | Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine Marc Sklar | The Fertility Expert Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic Fertility Friday | Fertility Management Masterclass This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Management Masterclass! Gain clarity and confidence using the Fertility Awareness Method and improve your cycle health at the same time! Click here for more information!

On this episode of The Period Party, Nat & Nicole talk with Marc Sklar—The Fertility Expert—who helps couples struggling to conceive and have healthy babies.  Here's some of highlights from this episode:  How to create a plan and find an expert guide you trust, to improve your fertility.The number one thing you can do to take the pressure off of you and your partner when it comes to fertility.The combination approach to improving fertility for both women and men.Why the emotional aspect of fertility/infertility is never talked about and why it should be!Supercharging fertility begins with testing - when to test and what tests to get.  In addition to his Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Dr. Sklar trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, the co-author of Secret to Conception and a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine and Medical Advisor for Natural Health International. Dr. Sklar lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons. If you’re ready to start a family, The Fertility Expert can help! He can help you get pregnant, wherever you are through his online consultations and programs.

Episode 59: For more than 15 years, fertility expert, Marc Sklar, has been helping couples struggling to conceive and have healthy babies. In addition to his Masters of Science, Marc trained at the Harvard Medical School, Mind/Body Medical Institute. He is the creator of MarcSklar.com and ReproductiveWellness.com, and he’s the co-author of Secret to Conception. Marc lives in San Diego, with his wife and two sons. If you’re ready to start a family, Marc can help! I had Marc on the show today because I still have tons of questions about how to get your period back, for those of us that have struggled with over exercising and excessive dieting. This recording is a little choppy because we had a rough internet connection, but hopefully you enjoy it nonetheless! Here's what we discuss: How Marc became "The Fertility Expert" In depth explanation of amenorrhea and how it begins Just because yoga sounds more relaxing, doesn't make it so Finding the right balance for movement and exercise to get (and keep) your period Marc's favourite recommendation for contraception The danger of having an IUD (yikes!) The nutrient that is almost always needed to get your period back Here's where you can connect with Marc: Website YouTube Instagram Schedule a consult! Get his book [Tweet "Have you lost your period from excessive dieting and over exercising? This is going to help you."]