The Fertility Godmother Show

How Metabolic Health Affects Hormones, Fertility, and Menopause | Ashley Bizzell, RD, LDN, CDCES

Could your metabolic health be affecting your hormones, your fertility, and even the way you experience menopause? In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez sits down with Ashley Bizzell, registered dietitian, certified diabetes care and education specialist, and Director of Clinical Nutrition and Global Training at L-Nutra Health, to talk about metabolic health, fasting, fertility, and what women need to understand about supporting their bodies more deeply. They talk about what metabolic health actually means, how inflammation and insulin resistance affect women’s health, and why these issues matter not only for fertility, but also for perimenopause, menopause, and long-term health. Ashley also explains the fasting mimicking diet, how it works, and why it may help support metabolic health, body composition, inflammation, and cellular renewal. In this episode, we discuss: * what metabolic health really means * how metabolic health affects hormones, fertility, and menopause * the difference between fasting and the fasting mimicking diet * how the fasting mimicking diet supports autophagy and cellular cleanup * why body composition and muscle matter so much for women’s health * how this approach may support women with PCOS, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalance * why personalized nutrition matters in both fertility and longevity This is such an important conversation for any woman who wants to understand her body better and support it in a more informed, whole-body way. Learn more about L-Nutra Health: www.l-nutrahealth.com [http://www.l-nutrahealth.com] If you want personalized support on your fertility journey, qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity [https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity]

Coffee, Sugar, and Alcohol: What Really Matters for Fertility

Do you really have to give up coffee when you are trying to conceive? What about alcohol? And is sugar as big of a problem as people say? In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez breaks down the real science behind caffeine, sugar, and alcohol and how each one can affect fertility, hormones, energy, sleep, and overall health. Instead of fear-based rules or rigid restriction, Denise offers a more nuanced and realistic way to look at these common fertility questions. In this episode, Denise shares: * what the research says about caffeine and fertility * how to think about coffee without unnecessary fear * why alcohol is more nuanced than most women are told * how heavy drinking can affect hormones and conception * where hidden sugar shows up in everyday foods * how sugar can impact inflammation, hormones, PCOS, and egg quality * practical strategies to help you find balance instead of restriction If you've been feeling overwhelmed by fertility rules, this episode will help you make more informed, supportive choices without losing yourself in the process. Ready for personalized support? Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call:  https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity [https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity]

Thoughts and Fertility: How to Calm Your Nervous System and Support Your Body

The fertility journey can be incredibly consuming, and the stress of it does not just affect your emotions. It affects your nervous system, your relationships, your energy, and your body. In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez explores the thoughts you think and how they shape the way you feel, the choices you make, and the results you create. She explains how beliefs influence your fertility journey, why stressful thought patterns can keep the body stuck in survival mode, and how learning to shift those patterns can help calm the nervous system and support healing. In this episode, Denise shares: * how thoughts affect feelings, actions, and outcomes * why beliefs shape the fertility journey more than many women realize * how the nervous system responds to stressful thought patterns * why becoming aware of unhelpful beliefs is such an important first step * how to use the STOP technique to interrupt and replace old patterns * why this work is about conditioning, not perfection This episode is a powerful reminder that when you learn to support your thoughts, you also begin to support your body. Ready for personalized support? Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call: https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity [https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity]

Foods for Fertility: What to Eat for More Energy, Better Hormones, and a Healthier Body

What you eat can either help build your fertility or quietly work against it. In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez breaks down what to eat when you are trying to conceive so you can support your energy, hormones, digestion, and fertility in a more intentional way. She shares a simple framework for building fertility-friendly meals, explains why food is one of the fastest ways to signal safety to the body, and walks through realistic steps you can start using right away. In this episode, Denise shares: * why every bite is either building fertility or blocking it * how food affects energy, digestion, inflammation, and hormone balance * how to build a fertility-friendly plate without getting overwhelmed * why protein, fiber, healthy fats, and water-rich plants matter so much * how vegetables, fruit, and clean proteins can support healing and fertility * simple habits like chewing, breathing before meals, and meal planning that can make a real difference This episode is a reminder that fertility nutrition does not have to be perfect to be powerful. Small shifts can help your body feel more nourished, more supported, and more ready to thrive. Ready for personalized support? Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call:  https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity [https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity]

Foods to Avoid for Fertility: What May Be Hurting Your Chances of Pregnancy

What you eat affects more than your weight or energy. It can also affect your hormones, inflammation, egg quality, sperm health, and fertility. In this episode of The Fertility Godmother Show, Denise Erez breaks down the foods that may be working against your fertility and overall health, especially when you are trying to conceive. She explains how processed foods, sugar, trans fats, and highly inflammatory foods can drain your energy, burden your body, and make it harder for your cells to function the way they were designed to. This is not about perfection. It's about awareness, small intentional shifts, and creating a healthier internal environment for your body and your future baby. In this episode, Denise shares: * why food is anything that passes your lips that is not water * how food either nourishes your body or makes it work harder * the connection between sugar, inflammation, and hormone chaos * why processed foods and trans fats may harm fertility * how certain foods can affect oxygen, blood flow, and energy * the top foods she recommends avoiding or limiting when trying to conceive If you've been wondering what foods may be standing in the way of your fertility goals, this episode will help you understand what to watch out for and how to start making more supportive choices. Ready for personalized support? Qualify for a free Fertility Connection Call with The Fertility Godmother: https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity [https://thegetpregnantmethod.com/qualify-clarity]