Fertility Foundations (Sandra Greenbank)
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| 18 Jan 2024 | Navigating male fertility and testing - with Ian Stones from testhim | 00:40:40 | |
Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Ian Stones of testhim about male fertility and testing. Ian is co-founder and co-director of testhim a company aiming to change the world of male fertility. With over 15 years experience as a practitioner supporting couples going through fertility difficulties, Ian knows how much of a battle infertility can be for men, and that they're often the neglected part of the equation. Through testhim, Ian is keen to do all he can to tackle male fertility head on. testhim’s mission is to provide guidance, education, comprehensive tests and ongoing support for men so that they can feel properly empowered about their health and fertility choices. Find testhim here: https://testhim.com Our sponsors for this episode of Fertility Foundations are NeoVos, a UK-based lab that provide at-home health tests and cutting edge analysis. Knowledge is power and in my opinion, you need to always check not guess your levels of Omega 3 and vitamin D so that you can supplement correctly if you need it. I found the novice test really easy to use and affordable. The team at NeoVos have kindly offered Fertility Foundations listeners a 10% discount by using the code FERTILITY at the checkout. Visit the NeoVos website for more information. | |||
| 18 May 2020 | Your Menstrual Cycle, The Fifth Vital Sign with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack | 01:09:46 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist, Functional medicine practitioner and coach Sandra Greenbank.
In her new book The Fifth Vital Sign, Lisa debunks the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to fertility awareness and menstrual cycle optimization. She hosts the Fertility Friday Podcast, a weekly radio show devoted to helping women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between menstrual cycle health, fertility, and overall health. Lisa can be found via: www.fertilityfriday.com Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays Instagram: @FertilityFriday Twitter: @FertileFriday Pinterest: FertilityFriday Sandra's contact details: Fertility Foundations online course: www.bit.ly/fertilityfoundations Temporary discount code for £100 off: LOCKDOWN
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| 02 Feb 2024 | Functional blood testing and analysis for fertility - with Milena Mastroianni | 01:00:43 | |
Fertility Foundations: Blood testing with Milena Mastroianni Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Milena Mastroianni, Registered Nutritional Therapist, about blood testing and analysis and which tests are important as part of a fertility workup. Milena always knew she wanted to support women and couples in the space of fertility as nutrition and blood testing were a game changer for her own fertility and parenthood journey. Not only is she a passionate advocate of the incredible power of real food to transform our health and fertility, but she's proud to be her clients go-to for support when fertility feels like a puzzle. Milena enjoys supporting those who are trying to conceive through proactively optimising the whole couple's nutrition and lifestyle. Using the functional medicine tools of advanced testing, her ultimate goal is to unveil the root causes of fertility issues or hormonal imbalances and together build a strong foundation for conception and a healthy pregnancy. She's passionate about guiding her clients with personalised recommendations so that they can feel fully supported and more empowered than they've ever been in the knowledge that every action they take, and every mouthful, can bring them closer to their family dreams. Find Milena here: www. Milena has produced a free guide to blood tests for fertility. You can download a copy here: https://www. Our sponsors for this episode of Fertility Foundations are NeoVos, a UK-based lab that provide at-home health tests and cutting edge analysis. Knowledge is power and in my opinion, you need to always check not guess your levels of Omega 3 and vitamin D so that you can supplement correctly if you need it. I found the novice test really easy to use and affordable. The team at NeoVos have kindly offered Fertility Foundations listeners a 10% discount by using the code FERTILITY at the checkout. Visit the NeoVos website for more information. | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Herbs, homeopathy and natural medicine for fertility - with Jenya Di Pierro | 01:06:29 | |
Fertility Foundations: Herbs, homeopathy and natural medicine for fertility with Jenya Di Pierro Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Jenny Di Pierro, Naturopath, Herbalist and Homeopath, all about herbs, homoeopathy and the power of natural medicine. Jenya is also the Founder and CEO of Cloud Twelve, a wellness and lifestyle club in Notting Hill. She has been awarded a prize for outstanding contribution in the field of natural medicine by the College of Naturopathic Medicine and makes all her own bespoke herbal remedies in her botanical pharmacy. Jenya’s practice supports a range of health conditions and particularly focuses on hormonal and gut health, fertility and autoimmune wellness. Her interest in wellness was sparked while living in Japan for 12 years but her passion for natural remedies was born 10 years ago when she witnessed the power of plants when her father fell ill. She has also overcome her own health challenges using a naturopathic approach. Jenya’s work begins by a full assessment and testing before drawing up a bespoke treatment plan that encompasses nutrition, lifestyle, herbal medicine, and homoeopathy.
Find Jenya on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/ You can also book a consultation directly with Jenya by following this link: https://www.cloudtwelve. Our sponsors for this episode of Fertility Foundations are NeoVos, a UK-based lab that provide at-home health tests and cutting edge analysis. Knowledge is power and in my opinion, you need to always check not guess your levels of Omega 3 and vitamin D so that you can supplement correctly if you need it. I found the novice test really easy to use and affordable. The team at NeoVos have kindly offered Fertility Foundations listeners a 10% discount by using the code FERTILITY at the checkout. Visit the NeoVos website for more information.
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| 11 Jan 2024 | Staying well when you are pregnant with twins - with Kirsten Mooring | 00:56:16 | |
Fertility Foundations: Staying well when you're pregnant with twins with Kirsten Mooring Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Kirsten Mooring about nutrition for twin pregnancies. Kirsten struggled for years with fertility issues and pregnancy loss in her 30s and wondered if she would ever be able to have a baby. Looking for ways to support her and her partner's bodies and help their fertility, Kirsten’s personal research led her to nutrition, and much to her surprise, two little boys arrived. Having seen for herself the benefit of individualised nutrition and adjustments to lifestyle, she decided to retrain and now she's a nutritional therapist specialising in fertility. Kirsten has a particular interest in cases of unexplained infertility and pregnancy loss, helping clients take back control over their fertility. Find Kirsten here: https://kirstenmooring.
Our sponsors for this episode of Fertility Foundations are Neovos, a UK-based lab that provide at-home health tests and cutting edge analysis. Knowledge is power and in my opinion, you need to always check not guess your levels of Omega 3 and vitamin D so that you can supplement correctly if you need it. I find the novice test really easy to use and affordable. The team at Neovos have kindly offered Fertility Foundations listeners a 10% discount by using the code fertility at the checkout. Visit the Neovos website for more information. | |||
| 02 Jul 2024 | How to optimise your mindset when trying to conceive with Raquel Monroy | 00:51:55 | |
Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Raquel Monroy about how to protect your mental health and stay positive when you're trying to conceive. Raquel is a registered Nutritional Therapist specialising in infertility and women's health. She helps those who are trying to conceive to optimise their diet and lifestyle to help them get pregnant and have the healthy baby they didn't think was possible. Throughout this episode Sandra and Raquel discuss the emotional challenges of infertility and the importance of seeking support, prioritising health, and practicing self-care. This podcast is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, a human microbiome company. They specialise in accurate testing of different microbes such as the gut, vagina, oral and urinary, as well as a range of specially curated supplements focused on the microbiomes. They support healthcare providers and their clients navigate the complex world of the human microbiome and it’s one of the most used labs and supplements by our own fertility specialists at the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Visit the Invivo website for more information at www.invivohealthcare.com. | |||
| 10 May 2020 | The links between immunity and fertility with Nicola Moore | 01:05:36 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and coach Sandra Greenbank. This week I talk to Nicola Moore about the links between our immune system, and fertility. We also cover some simple strategies that you can put in place straight away, at home, to improve both your fertility and immune resilience. Specialising in the gut, immunity and hormones, Nicola Moore is considered one of the UK’s leading nutritional therapists. Having worked in the sector of nutrition and lifestyle medicine as a forward-thinking practitioner since 2004, Nicola held a senior academic role at the world-renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition for over 12 years and overall Head of Clinics at the Institute for 4 years. Nicola’s evidence-based, pragmatic approach has won her praise from both the nutrition industry and public sector alike and her ethos focusses on enabling food tolerance, not restriction. Find Nicola here: Instagram: @nicolamoorenutrition Sandra's website: Instagram: @sandragreenbank_fertility Fertility Foundations online fertility course: www.bit.ly/fertilityfoundations Temporary discount code for £100 off: LOCKDOWN | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | Fertility and the vaginal microbiome with Debbie Cotton | 00:49:53 | |
Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Debbie Cotton, Head of Clinical Innovation at Invivo Healthcare, about the vaginal microbiome and how this can affect fertility. In this episode Sandra and Debbie discuss the significance of the vaginal microbiome in fertility, looking at its impact on reproductive health. They highlight the importance of understanding and working with one's vaginal microbiome for optimal fertility outcomes, and provide insights into the role of nutritional therapy, microbiome testing and the potential harmful effects of conventional period products on not just the vaginal microbiome but also overall health. You can find more information about microbiome testing at Invivo's website here: www.invivohealthcare.com Or find them on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/ This podcast is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, a human microbiome company. They specialise in accurate testing of different microbes such as the gut, vagina, oral and urinary, as well as a range of specially curated supplements focused on the microbiomes. They support healthcare providers and their clients navigate the complex world of the human microbiome and it’s one of the most used labs and supplements by our own fertility specialists at the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Visit the Invivo website for more information at www.invivohealthcare.com. | |||
| 31 Oct 2019 | Recurrent miscarriages - Olivia's story | 01:06:55 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner Sandra Greenbank. This week I speak to my client Olivia about her experiences with recurring miscarriages, and working with me via my online fertility course to ultimately have a successful pregnancy. We also talk about the months of anxiety that follows a positive pregnancy test when you have suffered previous losses. Olivia posts on Instagram under the handle @reachingforourrainbow where she shares her story with the aim to give others who are struggling with recurrent miscarriages hope. | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 | How to choose the best IVF clinic with Dr Rahi Victory | 00:46:20 | |
Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert
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| 17 Nov 2019 | Coping with infertility at Christmas with Alice Rose | 00:59:27 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist, coach and functional medicine practitioner Sandra Greenbank. This week I talk to Alice Rose, IVF mum, podcast host, consultant, speaker and campaigner. Alice works tirelessly to raise awareness of infertility and IVF as well as supporting others going through infertility. She's doing some fantastic work and I'm so excited that she has agreed to come on my podcast to talk about strategies to cope with Christmas with infertility. | |||
| 10 Nov 2019 | Real food for fertility and pregnancy with Lily Nichols RDN | 01:19:51 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner Sandra Greenbank. This week I talk to Lily Nichols, registered dietitian/ nutritionist, diabetes educator, and researcher. She is the author of two books, Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes. Lily's work is so exciting, because she picks apart current dietary guidelines in fertility and pregnancy nutrition, and looks at what the most recent science tells us about what we should really be eating for a healthy conception and pregnancy. Lily's website: Sandra's website: Sandra's Online Fertility Foundations course: bit.ly/fertilityfoundationa | |||
| 01 Jun 2020 | The Functional Medicine approach to infertility with Sarah Clark | 01:03:58 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist, Functional medicine practitioner and coach Sandra Greenbank. Get Pregnant Naturally podcast https://getpregnant.libsyn.com/website 3 day fertility diet challenge http://fertilitydietfreebie.com Sandra's contact details: Fertility Foundations online course: www.bit.ly/fertilityfoundations Temporary discount code for £100 off: LOCKDOWN | |||
| 02 Dec 2019 | Natural Approaches to PCOS for Fertility with Lara Rickard from Marula Wellness | 01:12:21 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and coach Sandra Greenbank. This week on the podcast, I talk to Dietitian and Functional medicine practitioner Lara Rickard who specialises in PCOS. Lara's personal struggles with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome from a young age has inspired her to study this area in-depth and choose to specialise in this subject. Join us, as we discuss natural, evidenced-based strategies to healing PCOS and how this relates to Fertility. Lara's website: Sandra's website: Sandra's Fertility Foundations Online course: www.bit.ly/fertilityfoundations | |||
| 30 Jul 2020 | What I would like to tell my younger self about infertility with Julia Young | 00:49:38 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with fertility Nutritionist, Functional medicine practitioner and coach Sandra Greenbank. Find Julia here: www.instagram.com/juliayoungnutrition Sandra's website: www.instagram.com/sandragreenbank_fertility Fertility Foundations course: www.bit.ly/fertilityfoundations
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| 14 May 2024 | A 360 Degree Approach to Fertility with Natasha Evans | 00:59:46 | |
This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Natasha Evans, Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach, about a fully holistic, 360 degree approach to fertility and what that actually entails. Natasha firmly believes that the reason people are finding it increasingly difficult to conceive is because of the modern, unnatural world we're currently living in. A core part of Natasha's approach is to help people get back to nature, tune in to their body's innate wisdom and reconnect with what their bodies were designed to do. As a result of her work, Natasha has founded the 'Fertility 360 Method: 9 Steps to 9 Months', a holistic, 360 degree approach to fertility and examining diet, lifestyle, environment, and supplementation. Sandra and Natasha examine the pillars of this approach throughout the podcast. Listen to this episode of the Fertility Foundations podcast with Natasha Evans here. Find Natasha Evans on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/ And find Natasha’s website and a copy of her free guide 'The Fertility 360 Method: 9 Steps to 9 Months' here: www.nenutrition.co.uk This podcast is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, a human microbiome company. They specialise in accurate testing of different microbes such as the gut, vagina, oral and urinary, as well as a range of specially curated supplements focused on the microbiomes. They support healthcare providers and their clients navigate the complex world of the human microbiome and it’s one of the most used labs and supplements by our own fertility specialists at the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Visit the Invivo website for more information at www.invivohealthcare.com. | |||
| 19 Jul 2024 | Is IVF the best option for PCOS? With Sarah Nash | 00:59:58 | |
Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Sarah Nash, a registered Nutritional Therapist who specialises in PCOS, about IVF as a first-line treatment to try and conceive with PCOS. Sarah is passionate about supporting and educating women with PCOS and their partners on their journey to parenthood. In this episode Sandra and Sarah discuss the difficulties of diagnosing and treating PCOS and the need for a holistic approach to addressing the root cause and key drivers in each individual case. Sarah's own PCOS diagnosis in her twenties led her to specialising in this area and, now a mum to two children, she uses her knowledge and experience to support her nutritional therapy practice. You can find Sarah's website here: www.sarahnash.co.uk Or find her on Instagram here: @sarahnash_fertility
This podcast is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, a human microbiome company. They specialise in accurate testing of different microbes such as the gut, vagina, oral and urinary, as well as a range of specially curated supplements focused on the microbiomes. They support healthcare providers and their clients navigate the complex world of the human microbiome and it’s one of the most used labs and supplements by our own fertility specialists at the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Visit the Invivo website for more information at www.invivohealthcare.com. | |||
| 25 Jun 2024 | Working with a Fertility Nutritionist - my fertility journey with Stephanie Foxley | 00:48:53 | |
Fertility Foundations: Working with a Nutritional Therapist - my fertility journey with Stephanie Foxley Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Stephanie Foxley about her fertility journey and what she learned from working with Jennifer Walpole, Nutritional Therapist. On discovering fertility issues, Stephanie and her husband were to undergo IVF treatment and sought help from the Fertility Nutrition Centre's Practitioner Jennifer Walpole prior to starting. Here, she shares her personal experience of addressing the underlying root causes of their infertility issues, taking control of nutrition and lifestyle, and considering the impact of diet and lifestyle on fertility. Throughout the episode Stephanie and Sandra discuss the benefits of holistic approaches and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle during conception, pregnancy and postpartum. This podcast is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, a human microbiome company. They specialise in accurate testing of different microbes such as the gut, vagina, oral and urinary, as well as a range of specially curated supplements focused on the microbiomes. They support healthcare providers and their clients navigate the complex world of the human microbiome and it’s one of the most used labs and supplements by our own fertility specialists at the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Visit the Invivo website for more information at www.invivohealthcare.com. | |||
| 25 Nov 2019 | Thyroid Health for Fertility with Tanya Borowski | 01:23:22 | |
This week I talk to the wonderful Tanya Borowski about the importance of thyroid health for fertility, and why this is so often misunderstood by clinicians. | |||
| 16 Dec 2019 | Acupuncture for Fertility with Claire DaBreo | 01:05:18 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and coach Sandra Greenbank.
This week on the podcast, I chat with five elements acupuncturist Claire DaBreo about acupuncture for fertility. We talk about the different types of acupuncture and how to know whether acupuncture may be useful for you, or not. Claire's website: https://www.thelondonacupuncturist.co.uk Sandra's website: www.sandragreenbank.co.uk | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | How to get the most out of IVF treatment with Jennifer Walpole | 01:07:31 | |
Welcome to the fertility Foundation's podcast where we go into detail about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. We dive deep into the underlying root causes for fertility issues and natural solutions. I want you to know that you're not alone and you're not broken. I hope that by sharing these episodes that will help you move from feeling overwhelmed and lost to feeling hopeful and empowered to take charge of your own path to parenthood. I'm Sandra Greenbank nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner coach and educator specialising fertility in fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health. I'm also the founder of the Fertility Nutrition Centre, where you can find fully trained experts in nutrition, lifestyle and functional approaches to better fertility and healthy pregnancy. You can find more information about us over at www.fertilitynutritioncentre.org and also book a free strategy call with one of our experts. Today I'm speaking to Jan Walpole, about how to prepare for IVF in order to get the most out of the treatment and maximise your chances of success. Jen Walpole is a registered nutritional therapist specialising in PCOS fertility and IVF nutrition. It was Jen's own health struggles that led her to nutritional therapy having suffered with hormonal imbalances throughout her 20s which resulted in a confusing PCOS diagnosis. What began as a passion for healthy eating and living lead gen to study for three year naturopathic nutrition diploma at the prestigious college of naturopathic medicine. Having started her own family with the help of IVF. Jen is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about supporting others through the process, ensuring they get the best possible results leading to a positive pregnancy outcome and healthy baby. This episode is sponsored by Neovos, a cutting edge testing laboratory. They have kindly offered our listeners 10% off the tests on their website, using the code FERTILITY at the checkout. www.neovos.com Fertility Nutrition Centre website: www.fertilitynutritioncentre.org Jen's website https://www.jenwalpole.com
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| 09 Dec 2019 | Pre-conception and Pregnancy Nutrition for Optimised Children's Health with Lucinda Miller from Naturedoc | 01:05:14 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and coach Sandra Greenbank. This week on the podcast, I chat with Lucinda Miller from Naturedoc about what we can do before, and during pregnancy to ensure that our children are born as healthy as possible. Sandra's website: Sandra's Fertility Foundations online course: www.bit.ly/fertilityfoundations | |||
| 25 Jan 2024 | Fertility Foundations: Embryology and optimising egg health with Sarah Laver the Embryologist Nutritionist | 00:51:16 | |
Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Sarah Laver, Nutritional Therapist and founder of The Embryologist Nutritionist, about embryology and improving egg health. After working as a clinical embryologist in IVF clinics for many years and seeing couples struggling with their fertility, Sarah was finding it difficult to offer alternative ways to support them on their journey. Through studying psychology and personalised nutrition, she discovered the transformational impact that diet and lifestyle changes can provide, especially when behaviour change is supported. She is now on a mission to share her knowledge supporting those trying to conceive. Sarah is a BANT-registered nutritionist and registered Nutritional Therapist, specialising in assisted conception, support and fertility. She's the founder of The Embryologist Nutritionist, helping couples and single females regain control of their fertility and maximise their chances of a healthy pregnancy. Sarah takes a holistic view of a client’s situation and together they create a bespoke personalised plan that works for them and what they need.
Find Sarah here: https://www.
Sarah has produced a free guide explaining the acronyms and terminology you’ll come across in the world of assisted reproduction. You can download a copy here: https://bit.ly/IVF_ Our sponsors for this episode of Fertility Foundations are NeoVos, a UK-based lab that provide at-home health tests and cutting edge analysis. Knowledge is power and in my opinion, you need to always check not guess your levels of Omega 3 and vitamin D so that you can supplement correctly if you need it. I found the novice test really easy to use and affordable. The team at NeoVos have kindly offered Fertility Foundations listeners a 10% discount by using the code FERTILITY at the checkout. Visit the NeoVos website for more information. | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Fertility Foundations: How to get pregnant with PCOS with Julia Young | 00:54:01 | |
Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Julia Young from Julia Young Nutrition. Julia is passionate about supporting couples and women with their fertility and hormonal issues. Having gone through her own fertility struggles, Julia was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and suffered from absent periods for seven years. Unable to conceive naturally, Julia and her husband underwent several rounds of fertility treatment and a miscarriage, and were finally blessed with two boys, one via IUI and one by IVF. After discovering the power of nutrition, lifestyle and supplements on the impact of her health, Julia trained as a registered Nutritional Therapist and now supports others struggling to conceive. Throughout this podcast Sandra and Julia discuss the importance of addressing the underlying root causes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) through nutrition, lifestyle, and functional approaches to promote healthy fertility and hormonal balance. Find Julia Young on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/ And find Julia's website here: https://www. Julia offers all listeners access to her proven 3-step method to optimising your fertility (without the overwhelm and confusion) with her free training, Nourish For Fertility. You can access it here: https://www. This podcast is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, a human microbiome company. They specialise in accurate testing of different microbes such as the gut, vagina, oral and urinary, as well as a range of specially curated supplements focused on the microbiomes. They support healthcare providers and their clients navigate the complex world of the human microbiome and it's one of the most use labs and supplements by our own fertility specialists at the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Visit the Invivo website for more information at www.invivohealthcare.com. | |||
| 04 Nov 2019 | Hormone testing for fertility with Dr Carrie Jones | 01:00:30 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist and functional medicine practitioner Sandra Greenbank. This week I talk to Dr Carrie Jones about advanced functional hormone testing for fertility, using the DUTCH test. Dr. Carrie Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones. She graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), School of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed her 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones and endocrinology. Later she graduated from Grand Canyon University’s Master of Public Health program with a goal of doing more international education. She was adjunct faculty for many years at NUNM teaching gynecology and advanced endocrinology/fertility and has been the Medical Director for 2 large integrative clinics in Portland. She is the Medical Director for Precision Analytical, Inc, creators of the DUTCH hormone test. www.dutchtest.com If you have a diagnosis of infertility or sub-fertility, functional medicine may help you start to unravel the underlying causes which can often be addressed with dietary and lifestyle changes. | |||
| 04 May 2020 | Making Every Cycle Count - IVF Preparation with Nutritionist Victoria Smith | 01:02:38 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with nutritional therapist, functional medicine practitioner and coach Sandra Greenbank. This week on the podcast, I chat with Victoria Smith about the importance of IVF preparation. Victoria is a nutritionist specialising in fertility nutrition, in particular for the purpose of making every IVF cycle count. She draws on her own experience as an IVF mum of two girls, and having noticed the vast difference before and after preparing for each round, using natural dietary and lifestyle strategies, she has made it her mission to help others optimise their fertility for healthy conception. Find Victoria here: Instagram: @victoriasmith_fertility www.victoriasmithnutrition.co.uk victoria@victoriasmithnutrition.co.uk Sandra's website: Instagram: @sandragreenbank_fertility Fertility Foundations Online Fertility Course: www.bit.ly/fertilityfoundations Temporary discount code for £100 off: LOCKDOWN | |||
| 18 Jun 2024 | My fertility journey - What I knew then and what I'd do differently now with Samantha Ferguson | 01:01:07 | |
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| 07 May 2024 | What to do if you’re feeling lost when trying to conceive with Katy Bradbury | 00:52:52 | |
Welcome to the latest series of Fertility Foundations, where we speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Katy Bradbury, Registered Nurse and Nutritional Therapist, about what you can do if you’re feeling lost and overwhelmed while trying to conceive.
As well as being a registered nurse and a nutritional therapist, Katy is qualified to work with people who have eating disorders and is trained in hypnosis and coaching the unconscious mind. Her approach to health uses a functional medicine model to delve deep into the underlying drivers behind personal imbalances and addressing them in a bespoke way.
Throughout this podcast Sandra and Katy discuss the connection between nutrition and fertility, the need for more education and awareness around this topic, and why a personalised approach to fertility nutrition is important.
Find Katy Bradbury on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/ And find Katy’s website here: https://www.
This podcast is sponsored by Invivo Healthcare, a human microbiome company. They specialise in accurate testing of different microbes such as the gut, vagina, oral and urinary, as well as a range of specially curated supplements focused on the microbiomes. They support healthcare providers and their clients navigate the complex world of the human microbiome and it’s one of the most use labs and supplements by our own fertility specialists at the Fertility Nutrition Centre. Visit the Invivo website for more information at www.invivohealthcare.com.
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| 02 Dec 2023 | Oral health and the connection with healthy fertility and pregnancy with Dr Victoria Sampson | 00:59:52 | |
Welcome to a new series of Fertility Foundations, where we go speak in depth with expert guests about how to prepare the foundations for healthy pregnancy. This week Sandra Greenbank is talking to Dr. Victoria Sampson about the connection between oral health and fertility. Dr Sampson is well known for her work in developing saliva diagnostics, microbiome testing, and incorporating artificial intelligence into everyday oral care. Her work has been acknowledged worldwide, resulting in her becoming a scientific adviser, board member and clinical lead of multiple dental companies globally. She has published numerous papers internationally, with her most recent publication in the British Dental Journal being the most cited and viewed article ever published. Most recently, she was shortlisted as one of the most promising young scientists in Europe for the Forbes 30 under 30 in Science and Healthcare 2022, the first dentist to be shortlisted. She’s one of the cofounders of the Health Society in Mayfair, London, the first multidisciplinary health centre where she practices functional and precision dentistry, aimed at connecting the oral microbiome with general health. And she is a topical team member of the European Space Agency and NASA, creating guidelines for astronauts before long haul flights. Find Dr Sampson here: https://www.thehealthsociety.co.uk/victoria-sampson
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| 20 Jul 2020 | Expert interview - embryology and egg health with Alpesh Doshi from IVF London | 01:12:41 | |
Welcome to the Fertility Foundations podcast with functional medicine practitioner, nutritional therapist and coach Sandra Greenbank. This week I'm joined by consultant embryologist Alpesh Doshi from IVF London. Alpesh is one of the UK's top experts in embryology and PGS testing. On this episode we dig deep into embryology, egg health and what we can do to improve our chances of pregnancy success by natural means, as well as the technology available. IVF London website: Sandra's contact details: Fertility Foundations online course: www.bit.ly/fertilityfoundations Temporary discount code for £100 off online course: LOCKDOWN | |||