Functional Fertility with Dr. Kalea Wattles

Oct 17 2024 55 ep. 44 mins 5
Functional Fertility with Dr. Kalea Wattles Podcast artwork

Functional Fertility is designed to help you demystify your hormones, up-level your lifestyle, and supercharge your fertility potential. Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by experts in the field of functional and integrative medicine, combining cutting-edge science with treasured traditional wisdom on an exploration of preconception wellness. Whether you’re trying to get pregnant for the first time, or you’re exploring assisted reproductive technologies, Dr. Wattles is here to give you the tools you need to combat period problems, perfect your cycle tracking skills, power up your egg health and build the family of your dreams. This is functional fertility.

  Health & Fitness
RSS feed Share
Copy RSS


Subscribe on Podcast Addict


Clear Passage: Manual therapy to lower FSH, open blocked tubes, and reduce pain with Larry Wurn and Sharon Hepburn

Oct 17 2024 49 mins  
This episode sponsored by NEEDED! Use code FUNCTIONALFERTILITY at thisisneeded.com for 20% off your first month of products! In this episode of the Functional Fertility Podcast, we explore how manual therapy can unlock new possibilities for those facing unexplained infertility. Our guests Larry Wurn, CEO, LMT, and Sharon Hepburn, COO, PT, LMT from Clear Passage Therapies review the

Fertility Doula 101: Support Through Infertility & Pregnancy Loss With Jess Tims

Oct 10 2024 36 mins  
Join Dr. Kalea Wattles as she chats with Jess Tims, a Certified Fertility Doula and mom who turned her own journey with unexplained infertility into a mission to support others. In this episode, we dive into: - What exactly is a fertility doula, and how can they guide you on your path to pregnancy? - The emotional rollercoaster of infertility, pregnancy loss, and IVF—and the mind

Abdominal Massage For Fertility with Holly Leever

Aug 13 2024 38 mins  
In this episode of the Functional Fertility Podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles chats with acupuncturist, herbalist, and Arvigo abdominal massage therapist Holly Leever. We'll cover: - What is Arvigo abdominal massage, and how does it support fertility? - Who is a good candidate for this type of treatment? - How tracking your cycle can help you add abdominal massage at the right time to su

The Migraine - Fertility Connection with Diane Ducarme

Aug 03 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of the Functional Fertility Podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles connects with Nectar Health (https://www.mynectarhealth.com/) Founder and CEO, Diane Ducarme, to discuss the connection between migraines and fertility. In this show, we'll talk about: - The connection between migraines and the menstrual cycle- The gut-brain axis and the role of the gut in both reproductive hea

Shift Your State: Re-wire Your Nervous System with Dr. Brooke Stuart

Jul 14 2024 41 mins  
This episode of the Functional Fertility Podcast is for everyone who needs skills to care of their nervous system! Host Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by Let Go & Grow CEO Dr. Brooke Stuart. Topics include: 1) How does the health of our nervous system impact our fertility? 2) What is "allostatic load"? 3) What does our heart rate variability (HRV) tell us about our health, and ho

Find Your Gut Health Persona with Dr. Kalea Wattles

Jul 09 2024 57 mins  
In this episode of the Functional Fertility Podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles helps you to identify your own "gut health persona" with a series of gut health assessments designed to help you identify signs of low digestive enzymes, dysbiosis, hypochlorhydria, and low bile acid. We'll review signs and symptoms, findings you might see on your lab work, and tried-and-true solutions for impro

Insulin Essentials with Dr. Kalea Wattles

May 11 2024 44 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Kalea Wattles describes the function of insulin in the body and what can happen when we shift into the metabolic state known as "insulin resistance." She walks through the impacts of insulin resistance on various tissue types, including the ovaries, and how our metabolic health can impact ovulation, endometriosis, and fibroids. Dr. Wattles will also highlight s

Mental Health Matters with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Everest Goldstein

May 05 2024 43 mins  
In this episode of The Functional Fertility Podcast, host Dr. Kalea Wattles is joined by Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Everest Goldstein to explore the intricate connections between stress and fertility. They delve into the effects of stress on hormonal and gut health, emphasizing how these factors can significantly impact reproductive health. The conversation then shifts to menta

Awaken Your Fertility Potential with Michelle Oravitz

Apr 25 2024 48 mins  
Don't miss this episode of The Functional Fertility Podcast, where host Dr. Kalea Wattles sits down with Michelle Oravitz to discuss the profound role of awareness in reproductive health. Michelle, author of the new book, "The Way of Fertility: Awaken Your Reproductive Potential through the Transformative Power of Ancient Wisdom," reveals why she believes awareness is a superpower

Hormone Testing: At-Home Options For Your Fertility Journey with Dr. Amy Divaraniya

Apr 18 2024 38 mins  
In this episode of The Functional Fertility Podcast, Dr. Kalea Wattles welcomes Oova founder Dr. Amy Divaraniya to discuss at-home hormone testing, a tool that's reshaping fertility monitoring. They discuss various hormones that can be measured from home and answer listener questions about integrating these tests with traditional methods like tracking basal body temperature or cerv