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
142 episodes
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...
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23:42
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...
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23:42
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...
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22:10
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...
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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...
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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...
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20:51
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...
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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...
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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...
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19 Medications which can contribute to male-factor infertility.
Welcome to the podcast. Today, we’re talking about something that does not get nearly enough attention: the effect certain medications can have on male fertility, and more specifically, on sperm quality.Many people assume that if a medic...
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Why an 'East meets West' Approach to Treating Fertility Challenges is the Most Effective Route.
Welcome to The Holistic Fertility Show, the podcast dedicated to exploring natural and integrative approaches to reproductive health and fertility.I'm your host, Mike Berkley, licensed acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, and...
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Obese or Skinny Can Negatively Impact Your Ability to Conceive.
This podcast examines how extreme body weights—both obesity and being underweight—negatively impact reproductive health by disrupting hormones and damaging egg quality. Maintaining a balanced BMI is presented as essential f...
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Solving Unexplained Infertility at The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness utilizes an integrative approach to treat complex infertility by blending modern reproductive science with traditional natural therapies. Their methodology focuses on whole-bo...
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The Unforgiving Math of Female Fertility
In the realm of human biology, few truths are as stark and unrelenting as the mathematics of female fertility. Women are born with a finite supply of eggs—approximately one to two million at birth—which dwindles rapidly over time, dropping to a...
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Combining the Reproductive Endocrinologist & the Fertility Acupuncturist: Why?
Combining the expertise of a reproductive endocrinologist with that of a specialized fertility acupuncturist represents a powerful integrative approach to enhancing fertility outcomes. The reproductive endocrinologist provides cutting-edge medi...
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Why even normal tested sperm can be negatively impacting your fertility
A typical semen analysis measures basic parameters such as sperm count, motility (movement), morphology (shape), and volume, but these surface-level metrics do not fully reflect a sperm cell’s true reproductive potential. Fertilization and heal...
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21:06
Herbs for Pregnancy!
Customized herbal medicine provides a highly personalized and holistic approach to fertility enhancement, with formulas specifically tailored to an individual's unique constitution, imbalances, and reproductive needs rather than using generic s...
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17:59
Supplements for Male Factor Fertility Challenges
Listen and learn how supplements can significantly improve male factor fertility challenges.To browse and order, visit the Fullscript link: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/...
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Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Proven to Increase Fertility Outcomes & Help Prevent Miscarriage
n this episode, we explore the growing body of research demonstrating that acupuncture and herbal medicine can significantly improve fertility outcomes and help reduce the risk of miscarriage. From enhancing ovarian function and improving uteri...
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A comprehensive approach to fertility improvement. Is there more than IVF?
When trying to conceive, combining acupuncture, low-level light therapy, nutrition, and targeted supplements creates a truly synergistic approach that supports reproductive health from multiple angles. Acupuncture helps regulate hormones, impro...
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17:15
Supplements for Those TTC with Endometriosis
Living with endometriosis while trying to conceive can feel especially frustrating, as the condition is often associated with inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and a pelvic environment that may be less supportive of implantation and early pregn...
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14:55
Should I Include Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine in My IVF Protocol?
Integrating acupuncture and customized herbal medicine into an IVF protocol makes sense due to their potential to enhance fertility outcomes through complementary mechanisms that support reproductive health. Acupuncture has been shown to improv...
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Ejaculate More Frequently For Better Quality Sperm
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness uses a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach combining acupuncture and customized herbal medicine to help improve male fertility and optimize sperm parameters. Acupuncture is used to enhance test...
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18:42
Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Patient's Guide
The Berkley Center for Reproductive Wellness improves egg quality, even in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), through an integrative approach combining acupuncture, customized herbal medicine, and low-level light therapy (LLLT). Acupu...
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Nutrient Optimization for Reproductive Wellness and Postpartum Recovery
Proper nutrient intake is essential when trying to conceive because the quality of eggs and sperm, hormonal balance, and the ability to support early implantation are all directly influenced by nutritional status. Key nutrients such as folate, ...
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