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
158 episodes
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Hey everyone, welcome back to The Holistic Fertility Show— the show where we cut through the confusion, shame, and outdated advice about building a family in the real world.I’m your host, Mike Berkley, and today we’re diving into a topic...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...
Infertility and Emotional Trauma.
Infertility is more than a medical diagnosis. It can touch every part of a person’s life, affecting mental health, relationships, identity, and even how they experience the world around them. Many people facing infertility describe feelings of ...
Are you taking the right fertility supplements?
In this episode, we explore the science and strategy behind supplements for both male and female fertility enhancement. We discuss which supplements are considered foundational, how certain nutrients may support egg quality, sperm parameters, a...
Can Low Level Light Therapy Really Improve Egg/Embryo Quality?
Welcome back to The Holistic Fertility Show, where we explore real, science-backed ways to support your fertility journey—without the overwhelm.Today, we're shining a light—literally—on one of the most exciting and gentle tools gaining a...
Fertility: Fight or Flight!
Acupuncture may help improve fertility outcomes by shifting the body from a stress-dominant state to a more regulated parasympathetic state, which can support hormonal signaling, pelvic blood flow, and implantation. In IVF settings, research su...
Herbs & Lasers - Can you believe they actually improve Live Birth Rates!
Herbal medicine is often used in integrative fertility care to support ovulation, hormonal balance, uterine receptivity, and overall reproductive health. Low-level light therapy is also used to support circulation and cellular energy production...
We can help you have a baby!
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness is a specialized New York City clinic that integrates Eastern therapies with Western medical standards to treat infertility. Founded by expert practitioner Mike Berkley, t...
Reduce Endometriosis Pain without Drugs
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are often used as complementary approaches to help reduce pain associated with endometriosis by calming inflammation, improving pelvic blood flow, and modulating pain signaling. Acupuncture has been reported to p...
Does Stress Really Affect Fertility?
Welcome to The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness podcast, where we explore the many factors that can affect fertility and what can be done to improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy. Today, we’re talking about stress, infertility, and...
Acupuncture & herbal medicine scientifically proven to increase pregnancy rates.
Today, we're diving into a topic filled with hope for so many: how acupuncture and herbal medicine can improve pregnancy rates.For centuries, Traditional Chinese Medicine has helped women balance their bodies, regulate cycl...
Why IVF often fails and what you can do about it.
Why does IVF work for some people—and not for others? In this episode, we’re unpacking the real, medically proven reasons IVF often fails, beyond the myths and oversimplified explanations. From egg and sperm quality to embryo development, uteri...
Why Modern IVF Needs Acupuncture
IVF may benefit from acupuncture because acupuncture creates a healthier physiologic environment for follicular development and ovarian function, which supports egg quality. From an integrative perspective, improved ovarian and pelvic blo...
Sperm Health Contributes to Late Stage Embryo Quality
We used to believe the sperm's job was pretty much done once it delivered its DNA payload to the egg. But emerging research is turning that idea on its head. Turns out, the quality of sperm — from its DNA integrity to the tiny RNA molecules and...
Rebuilding Good Quality Sperm in 90 Days.
Here's something fascinating most men don't realize: your body is constantly producing new sperm, but the full cycle—from stem cell to mature, fertilization-ready swimmer—takes about 74 to 90 days. That means the choices you make today d...
Ferny - Groundbreaking Reproductive Medicine in NYC.
IVF Success: A Responsible Approach. While IVF success is highly individualized based on variables like age, ovarian reserve, embryo genetics, and medical history, patients confidently choose FernyNY because the practice consistently com...
Electrolytes & Egg Quality
Improving Egg Quality via ElectrolytesWhat do electrolytes have to do with egg quality, ovarian function, and fertility success? Much more than most people realize.In this episode, we explore the important role that electro...
PCOS & TTC? You can!
PCOS is one of the most common causes of infertility, but what many people do not realize is that inflammation may be one of the key drivers behind it. Inflammation can disrupt ovulation, affect hormone balance, impair egg quality, and create a...
Sperm DNA Fragmentation and More Male Factor Issues
Welcome to today's episode of The Holistic Fertility Show, where we explore key insights into fertility and reproductive health.Today, we're talking about sperm DNA fragmentation—a hidden factor in male infertility that standard s...
Acupuncture and herbal medicine shown to improve egg quality.
Welcome to the Berkley Center podcast, where we explore how integrative medicine may help support reproductive health and fertility. Today, we’re discussing an important topic for many women trying to conceive: egg quality.Emerging resea...