The Holistic Fertility Show
Our holistic fertility podcast explores natural and integrative approaches to fertility. Through expert interviews and thoughtful discussions, we aim to empower listeners with knowledge about optimizing reproductive health through lifestyle, nutrition, acupuncture, and other holistic practices.
Episodes
176 episodes
Can egg/embryo quality be improved?
Research suggests that acupuncture may play a meaningful role in supporting egg and embryo quality, particularly for women undergoing fertility treatments. Studies have shown that acupuncture can improve blood flow to the ovaries, which enhance...
Male Infertility: Varicoceles, Sperm DNA fragmentation, Poor Sperm Parameters...What can be done?
Male factor infertility contributes to approximately 40-50% of all conception challenges and frequently involves issues such as low sperm count, reduced motility, abnormal morphology, or elevated DNA fragmentation that can impair fertilization ...
Having an Embryo Transfer? Worried about an ectopic pregnancy? You should be.
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when an embryo implants outside the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. In the general, non-IVF population, ectopic pregnancy is typically reported at about 1–2% of pregnancies. In IVF pregnancies, studies and ...
Why miscarriage often comes down to oxygen!
Today, we're diving into a topic that might surprise you but could be a game-changer for many: oxygen deficiency as a hidden contributor to miscarriage. You might be wondering – what does oxygen have to do with holding onto a pregnancy?<...
Supporting the Energy and Quality of Your Eggs/Embryos
As women age, the tiny energy centers inside the eggs—called mitochondria—begin to function less efficiently. Because eggs require tremendous energy to mature properly, divide correctly, and support early embryo development, this decline can le...
Phone Consults Now Available
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness is a New York City–based complementary medicine fertility clinic specializing in supportive care for individuals and couples facing reproductive challenges. Now offering phone consultations worldwide...
The new reproductive medicine paradigm: Acupuncture, herbs and IVF
Welcome to the Fertility Hope Podcast, where we explore real solutions for building the family of your dreams. I’m your host, Mike Berkley, L.Ac., FABORM, founder and director of The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in New York City. Fo...
You Only Have Three Months to Improve Egg or Sperm Quality
The quality of your eggs and sperm is not fixed — it can be significantly improved, but the biological timeline is strict. Sperm take approximately 74 days (about three months) to fully develop from precursor cells to mature sperm re...
Is Inflammation Causing Your Fertility Challenge?
Welcome to The Holistic Fertility Show. Today we’re talking about inflammation—one of the hidden factors that may interfere with fertility, implantation, egg quality, sperm health, and healthy pregnancy outcomes.Inflammation can...
Sperm problems?
Male factor infertility is more common than many couples realize, and it can involve sperm count, motility, morphology, DNA fragmentation, hormones, inflammation, oxidative stress, varicocele, and lifestyle factors. In this episode, we’ll discu...
Can Herbal Medicine Really Improve Fertility Outcomes?
Welcome to today’s episode, where we explore how customized herbal medicine may support IVF outcomes by helping improve hormonal balance, the uterine environment, egg quality, implantation, and early pregnancy support. For many IVF ...
Can Low-Level light therapy improve egg/embryo quality?
Welcome to today’s episode, where we explore Low-Level Light Therapy, also known as LLLT, and its potential role in supporting egg and embryo quality. This gentle, non-invasive therapy uses specific wavelengths of light, including near-infrared...
Can sperm be Improved , or must you use donor sperm?
Welcome to today’s episode. We’re talking about how acupuncture and customized herbal medicine may support male fertility by helping improve sperm count, motility, morphology, liquefaction, and overall reproductive health. At The Be...
Are your egg cells running out of power? This occurs with aging and diminished ovarian reserve.
Imagine your body’s trillions of cells running on tiny internal power plants. These power plants are called mitochondria — the engines that turn food into usable energy. Now picture one single cell that carries the entire future of a new human ...
Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Shown to Assist IVF in Successful Outcomes
Welcome to today’s episode, where we explore how acupuncture and customized herbal medicine may support patients going through IVF. For many individuals and couples, IVF can feel physically demanding and emotionally overwhelming, and integrativ...
The Four Pillars of Fertility Enhancement. What You Can do Today!
Trying to conceive can feel like every door is a different specialist, a different supplement, a different opinion. In this week's episode, we open all four doors at once — acupuncture, low-level light therapy, targeted supplements, and custom ...
NAD+ Metabolism in Ovarian Aging & Female Fertility: A Comprehensive Briefing.
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) plays a key role in female fertility by supporting mitochondrial function and cellular energy production in oocytes. Research shows that age-related declines in NAD+ contribute to reduced egg quality and...
If you've experienced failed IVF treatment - this is a must read!
Acupuncture and customized herbal medicine can support fertility by helping regulate reproductive hormones, improving circulation to the ovaries and uterus, reducing stress, and supporting a healthier environment for egg development, sperm qual...
The Berkley Center - Changing IVF Outcomes for two Decades.
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness in New York City focuses on integrative fertility care for patients preparing for IVF, during IVF, and around embryo transfer. Their approach includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and str...
How come you haven't been taking customized herbal medicine to improve your eggs or sperm?
Welcome to the Holistic Fertility Show, the podcast where we explore the latest in reproductive health, natural wellness, and the real stories behind building families.I’m your host, Mike Berkley, and today we’re diving into one of the m...
Dad's Sperm
Hey everyone, welcome back to The Holistic Fertility Show— the show where we cut through the confusion, shame, and outdated advice about building a family in the real world.I’m your host, Mike Berkley, and today we’re diving into a topic...
How to Get Pregnant...When you cant!
"Welcome to The Holistic Fertility Show, the podcast where ancient wisdom meets modern wellness. I’m your host, Mike Berkley, and today we’re diving into two of the most powerful, time-tested pillars of natural healing: acupuncture and...
Fertility is a biological luxury.
Hey everyone, and welcome to today’s episode. I’m your host, Mike Berkley, and today we’re talking about something that touches millions of us—fertility. Whether you’re trying to start a family, supporting someone who is, or just curious about ...
Do you really need vitamin D when trying to conceive?
Welcome to The Holistic Fertility Show, where we cut through the health hype and talk about what actually matters for your body and your baby.Today, we're diving into one of the most overlooked yet powerful nutrients during pregnancy:
If you're trying to conceive you need to know about Glutathione!
Welcome back to the Holistic Fertility Show, where we explore the science, stories, and strategies behind building the family of your dreams.Today, we're diving into one of the body's most powerful yet under-the-radar defenders in the fe...