Fat and Fertile (Nicola Salmon)
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| 29 Jan 2024 | Do you need supplements when you want to get pregnant? | 00:24:40 | |
In this episode we explore the murky world of fertility supplements and what you need to think about, as a fat person, if you decide to use them to support you in getting pregnant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Feb 2024 | How to use research to support you in accessing fertility care | 00:15:02 | |
Lets look at two ways we can use research to support us in navigating fertility care as a fat person Grab the Fat Fertility Bundle here before Sun 18th Feb 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 May 2024 | Insights from My First Regular Cycle in 2 Years | 00:18:00 | |
In this podcast episode, I delve into my experience with menstrual cycles and the impact movement has had on my usual (irregular) cycle. I also chat about importance of finding enjoyable and accessible forms of movement, the challenges marginalised bodies face in society, and how consistent self-care can help manage stress and support the nervous system. I hope this episode encourages you to find ways to care for your body and mind in a way that feels good to you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Jan 2025 | Rediscovering Joy in Fat Positive Fertility - Exciting Plans for 2025 | 00:17:28 | |
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I open up about my journey from 2024 into an exciting 2025, sharing both personal and professional highs and lows. From grappling with neurodivergence and finding support to winning a prestigious fertility advocate award, it's been quite the roller-coaster! I hope this episode reassures you that joy and passion can be rediscovered, even amidst challenges, and inspires you to embrace self-discovery and empowerment on your fertility journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jan 2025 | Fat and Pregnant with Michelle Mayefske | 00:47:58 | |
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I sit down with Michelle, who shares her transformative journey from navigating societal expectations to embracing body positivity. Michelle opens up about the necessity of setting boundaries, particularly in medical scenarios, to safeguard one's well-being. Her insights into finding size-inclusive care and advocating for oneself during fertility treatments are truly empowering. We explore how she shifted from challenging experiences with body image and disordered eating to become an advocate and doula for plus-size individuals, supporting them in having positive pregnancy and birth experiences. I hope her story inspires you to stand firm in your choices and seek supportive healthcare that aligns with your needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Feb 2025 | Top 5 questions | 00:28:43 | |
Episode Summary In this episode, I'm answering five of the most common questions I get about fat positive fertility. These questions originally came from a video I recorded for my Ko-Fi Community but they were too good not to share here! Whether you're curious about navigating fertility in a bigger body, looking for evidence-based insights, or just need some reassurance, this episode is for you. And if you have your own questions, come join us in the Ko-Fi Community, where you can ask me directly! The questions:
Links and Resources Get Involved Nicola would love to hear from you! If this episode resonates, share your story, ask a question, or leave a review. Support the Podcast If you’re enjoying Fat and Fertile, please share this episode on social or leave a review! Every share helps make this info more accessible to everyone who needs it. Follow Me on Instagram: Join me here for fat-positive fertility tips, updates, and encouragement. 👉 Explore all these resources here and take your first step toward parenthood without stigma or shame. I’m cheering you on every step of the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 | Your Fertility, Your Way: Exploring IVF Abroad with Emma Haslam | 00:32:56 | |
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I’m joined by the incredible Emma Haslam, founder of Your IVF Abroad and a passionate advocate for fertility choice. Emma shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, the barriers she faced due to BMI restrictions in the UK, and how she ultimately found a path to parenthood abroad. We dive into the realities of navigating fertility treatment as a fat person, the frustration of arbitrary weight-based restrictions, and the emotional toll of being told to lose weight before receiving medical support. Emma opens up about her decision to seek IVF treatment outside the UK, what that experience was like, and how it led her to create Your IVF Abroad—a business dedicated to helping others access safe, transparent, and supportive fertility care without weight stigma. If you’ve ever felt dismissed by the fertility industry, this episode is a must-listen. Emma’s story is one of resilience, empowerment, and challenging the status quo. She’s proof that fertility care should be accessible to all bodies, and she’s on a mission to make sure others have the information and support they need to explore their options. Listen in to hear:✅ The challenges of accessing fertility care with a higher BMI ✅ How Emma found an alternative path to IVF treatment abroad ✅ Why weight stigma in fertility care needs to change ✅ Tips for navigating fertility treatment with confidence and choice Connect with Emma & Explore Your Options:
🎧 Tune in now and remember: your body is worthy, and your fertility journey should be met with care, respect, and real choices. 💛 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Apr 2025 | Finding Fat-Friendly Fertility Clinics: How to Research, Interview, and Choose Your IVF Provider | 00:21:27 | |
Episode SummaryIn this episode of Fat and Fertile, Nicola Salmon dives into the practical—and emotional—realities of finding a fertility clinic that supports fat folks with compassion and without weight stigma. Whether you’re just beginning to explore fertility treatment or feeling frustrated by constant barriers, this episode is packed with actionable tips, thoughtful guidance, and much-needed reassurance. Nicola shares the exciting news of her newly updated Fat-Friendly Fertility Clinic Guide, a powerful resource featuring nearly 150 community-sourced recommendations from fat people who’ve accessed IVF and other fertility treatments. She explains how to use the guide, what to look out for, and why it’s so important to have information upfront—especially when some clinics still impose harmful BMI restrictions or hidden costs. She also walks you through her top tips for researching, interviewing, and choosing a fertility clinic that will treat you with the respect and care you deserve. From asking the right pre-consultation questions to understanding your legal and medical rights around weighing, diet talk, and treatment access, Nicola empowers you to advocate for yourself at every stage. If you’ve ever felt disheartened by fertility clinics, this episode is a must-listen. Nicola reminds us that while fat-positive clinics might feel like unicorns, they do exist—and finding the right one can make all the difference in your journey. Links and Resources🧡 Fat-Friendly Fertility Clinic Guide – Download here 🧡 IVF for Fat Folks Course – Your step-by-step guide to navigating fertility treatment in a bigger body 🧡 The Fat Person’s Guide to Getting Pregnant – Free download 🧡 Fat Fertility Facebook Group – Connect with others navigating this journey 🧡 Reddit r/infertility – A moderated space with weight-inclusive policies 🧡 Join the Fat and Fertile Community on Ko-Fi – Exclusive Q&A episodes, community support, and bonus content Get InvolvedNicola would love to hear from you! If this episode resonates, share your story, ask a question, or leave a review. Your voice matters and could help someone else feel less alone. Support the PodcastIf you're enjoying Fat and Fertile, you can buy Nicola a coffee or share this episode on your favourite social media platform. Every share helps make this information more accessible to the people who need it most. Follow Nicola on Instagram@fatpositivefertility – For fat-positive fertility tips, updates, and behind-the-scenes support. 👉 Explore these resources and take your next step toward growing your family—without shame, without diets, and entirely on your terms. Nicola’s in your corner, cheering you on every step of the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | The number 1 reason fat folks find it harder to get pregnant | 00:19:29 | |
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, we're going to look at why being unsupported has such a huge impact on fat folks and getting pregnant. I'll share the 4 ways you might be unsupported right now and some ideas to create the support you need. For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | Myth: You don’t deserve fertility care til you’ve lost weight | 00:09:41 | |
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, we explore the myth that you don't deserve fertility care or treatment until you've lost weight. We explore where that belief comes from, what happens when we think that and what we can do instead. For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jun 2023 | Finding a Supportive Fat Fertility Community | 00:18:47 | |
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, we explore how finding a supportive community can have a positive impact on mental and physical health, especially for folks in bigger bodies who want to get pregnant. I chat about the challenges of finding supportive communities, strategies for finding the right community, and some really great communities that already exist. For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | Myth: Dieting and weight loss will fix my fertility | 00:18:13 | |
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, we explore the myth that weight loss and dieting will fix fertility. We look at three different assumptions that mean that the idea of dieting as a fertility fix persists and the one piece of advice I give all my clients around food. For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Oct 2022 | Welcome to Fat and Fertile | 00:22:09 | |
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, come and meet me, Nicola Salmon, the host of the podcast and author of the book "Fat and Fertile" I'll be sharing my journey into fertility care and fat positivity alongside exploring why this work is so essential. For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Tracking your cycles as a fat person | 00:23:12 | |
In this episode I'm sharing my experience of tracking my irregular cycles as a fat person and exploring what tools are most useful for cycle tracking. We explore what things you need to be aware of as a fat person so you can track your cycles to support getting pregnant. For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | The ”ethical dilemma” of fat fertility | 00:22:16 | |
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, I describe the ethical dilemma many fat folks face when they start out on their fertility journey We explore how the belief that it's dangerous for us to get pregnant impacts our daily life and we dive into the research around the ethics of getting pregnant in a bigger body For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | Being fat doesn’t cause irregular cycles | 00:32:46 | |
In this episode of Fat and Fertile, I'm shedding light on the misconception that being fat causes irregular menstrual cycles. I discuss the importance of proper diagnoses, challenging stereotypes, and emphasize the need for inclusive research and healthcare that goes beyond assumptions about body size. For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 | What is Fat Positive Fertility? | 00:25:13 | |
In this episode of "Fat and Fertile," we explore the concept of fat positive fertility and discuss the importance of moving away from restrictive diets and weight loss, advocating for fertility care without BMI limitations, and creating a nurturing environment for individuals in bigger bodies who want to navigate getting pregnant. For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | Myth: Fertility treatment isn’t for fat folks | 00:13:28 | |
On this episode of Fat and Fertile, we explore the ideas that fertility treatment is more risky and less effective for fat folks. We dive into where these ideas come from, why they are rooted in anti-fat bias and how you can use the research to advocate for your care. For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | Why do I use the word Fat? | 00:24:49 | |
In this episode of "Fat and Fertile," I share why I use the word FAT in my business and what it means for me both professionally and personally. I also talk about how we can use the power of language to make real change in the way that fat folks are treated and in the fertility industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||