Nourished Fertility

Not all prenatal vitamins are created equal—and what's actually inside yours matters.
In this episode, I'm joined by Ayla Barmer, registered dietitian, herbalist, fertility expert, and founder of FullWell, to talk about what your body really needs before, during, and after pregnancy.
We're diving into folate vs. folic acid, why iron isn't included in FullWell's prenatal, omega-3s, supplement quality and third-party testing, plus the often-overlooked role of male nutrition and sperm health in fertility.
If you're trying to conceive and wondering whether your supplements are actually supporting your fertility, this episode is for you.

If you've spent months—or years—researching fertility, changing your diet, adjusting your workouts, tracking every symptom, and trying to figure out why your body still isn't ovulating or getting pregnant, more information probably isn't what you're missing.
What you need is to understand what your body specifically needs to restore fertility.
In this episode of the Nourished Fertility Podcast, I'm sharing a section from a recent live training where I break down the five foundations we use with our clients to support ovulation, healthy cycles, and your body's ability to get and stay pregnant.
We'll walk through our five-step approach:
Reignite your metabolism

Replenish nutrients

Regulate your nervous system

Repair your gut

Restore healthy hormones

You'll learn why hormone imbalances are often the final domino to fall, the signs your body may need more support in each of these areas, and why personalized testing can help uncover what's actually keeping your fertility stuck.
Whether you're navigating period loss, irregular cycles, PCOS/PMOS, unexplained infertility, low AMH, POI, or preparing for IVF, this episode will help you think beyond simply "fixing your hormones" and start looking at the foundations underneath them.
And if you're ready for personalized support, applications for the Nourished Fertility Method, our six-month fertility program, are open. Apply here.

Could your gut be playing a bigger role in your missing period than you realize?
In this episode, I'm joined by Lauren Furgiuele, Registered Dietitian and lead dietitian inside Nourished Fertility, to break down one of our favorite functional lab tests: the GI-MAP stool test. We unpack what this test actually measures, why gut health matters for hormone recovery and fertility, and how hidden gut issues could be making it harder for your body to ovulate and get your period back.
You'll learn why digestion is about so much more than bloating, what common findings like H. pylori or low digestive enzymes can mean, and why the goal isn't to fear food or eliminate everything—but to understand what's happening inside your body so you can support true healing.
In this episode, we cover:
What the GI-MAP stool test measures
How gut health impacts hormones and fertility
Signs your digestion may not be functioning optimally
Common gut imbalances we see in women with period loss
Why testing beats guessing when it comes to gut health
How GI-MAP testing is now included as a bonus inside Premier Period Recovery for Fertility
If you're ready to stop guessing and finally understand what's happening inside your body, this episode is for you.
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If this conversation helped you better understand how to nourish your body for fertility, please take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who's trying to conceive.
Ready to restore your fertility naturally?
If your period is missing, irregular, or you've been told IVF is your only option because you're not ovulating, know that you don't have to navigate this alone.
Inside our coaching programs, we help women restore ovulation, rebuild trust with food and exercise, and nourish their bodies for pregnancy through an evidence-based, root-cause approach.
Learn more about working with us at Nourished Fertility and take the first step toward getting your period back and growing your family.

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If you've ever wondered what you should actually be eating to support fertility, this episode is for you.
With so much conflicting nutrition advice online—from low-carb to plant-based to cutting out entire food groups—it can feel impossible to know what's truly best for your body when you're trying to conceive.
That's why I invited Lily Nichols, RDN, back to the podcast. Lily is the bestselling author of Real Food for Fertility, and together we dive into what the research actually says about nourishing your body before pregnancy.
In this conversation, we're breaking down the biggest fertility nutrition myths, discussing why nutrient density matters so much, and sharing the foods we both prioritize with our clients to support healthy hormones, ovulation, egg quality, and pregnancy.
Whether you're actively trying to conceive, working to restore ovulation after period loss, or simply want to build a healthier foundation before pregnancy, this episode will help you feel confident about what belongs on your plate.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why fertility is about nourishing your body—not restricting it

The biggest misconceptions about fertility nutrition

Why Lily challenges many conventional nutrition recommendations

The truth about plant-based diets and fertility

Why eggs are one of the best fertility foods you can eat

The surprising benefits of liver and organ meats

Which nutrients have the biggest impact on egg quality

How cholesterol, healthy fats, and protein support hormone production

Why nutrient density matters more than calorie counting

Practical ways to start eating for fertility today

Resources Mentioned
Real Food for Fertility by Lily Nichols & Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols

Loved this episode?
If this conversation helped you better understand how to nourish your body for fertility, please take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who's trying to conceive.
Ready to restore your fertility naturally?
If your period is missing, irregular, or you've been told IVF is your only option because you're not ovulating, know that you don't have to navigate this alone.

Inside our coaching programs, we help women restore ovulation, rebuild trust with food and exercise, and nourish their bodies for pregnancy through an evidence-based, root-cause approach.

Learn more about working with us at Nourished Fertility and take the first step toward getting your period back and growing your family.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE 21 DAY FERTILITY JUMPSTART. We start Monday, July 13th!