The Fertility Dietitian | Functional Fertility Info in your Ears

If IVF has been suggested to you, or you have already been through it and it did not go the way you hoped, this episode is for you. Most IVF cycles do not fail randomly. They fail for predictable reasons, often because the foundation was never built before treatment started.
IVF is not a magic fix. It is a tool, and tools only work as well as the environment they are used in. Brooke breaks down the biggest misconceptions about IVF, what is commonly missed in the conventional fertility process, and what actually needs to be addressed to improve outcomes like egg quality, fertilization, implantation, and early pregnancy support.
"Rushing into IVF without preparation is one of the fastest ways to waste time." — Brooke Boskovich.
In This Episode, You'll Learn: 
Why most IVF cycles fail for predictable reasons, not random ones
How IVF can bypass certain steps without fixing egg quality, sperm quality, or inflammation
Why rushing into IVF without prep can waste time, money, and emotional energy
Why a 3 to 4 month prep phase matters for egg and sperm development
What labs and markers should be assessed before IVF, including nutrients, insulin, cholesterol, and vitamin D
How blood sugar balance and insulin sensitivity affect egg quality and implantation
Why cholesterol, gut health, immune health, and inflammation are critical to IVF outcomes
How sperm health and uterine environment can impact fertilization, embryo quality, and implantation
Why unexplained infertility often means under-investigated infertility
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When you spend years being told that IVF is your only option, it can feel like your body has stopped being on your side. In this episode, I sit down with Lisa to talk through her four-year fertility journey, the testing that changed everything, and how she and her husband were finally able to conceive naturally after getting more individualized support.
What I love most about Lisa's story is that it is proof that fertility care does not have to be extreme to be effective. We talk about the power of fertility-specific testing, mineral balance, gut health, nervous system support, and realistic nutrition changes that actually fit into real life, plus how those same changes supported her through pregnancy, too.
"We need that energy pouring into reproduction to help the body feel safe enough to grow an entire human." — Brooke Boskovich.
In This Episode, You'll Learn: 
Why a fertility clinic's "one-size-fits-all" approach often leads straight to IVF recommendations instead of root-cause support
How mineral balance, gut health, and comprehensive testing can uncover barriers to conception that generic advice misses
Why sperm health matters just as much as egg health, especially when DNA fragmentation and morphology are part of the picture
How nervous system regulation and stress reduction can support reproductive energy and improve fertility outcomes
Why the most effective fertility nutrition plan is one you can actually follow consistently
How preconception changes can carry into pregnancy and make that season feel calmer and more supported
Why "doing enough" often looks less extreme than people expect when the plan is personalized
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If you've been trying to get pregnant, you've probably heard a lot of "facts" that feel urgent, scary, or final—especially if you're over 35, have a low AMH, or have already been told IVF is your only option. These messages can make you feel like your body is failing you or that you're running out of time, when in reality, many of these narratives are outdated, misunderstood, or taken completely out of context.
In this episode of The Fertility Dietitian Podcast, I'm walking you through some of the biggest fertility myths that just won't die, and what both the data and real clinical experience actually show instead. We'll talk about age, AMH, prenatals, male factor fertility, stress, egg freezing, and—most importantly—what you can actually do to improve your internal environment so you can stop making decisions from panic and start moving forward with clarity and confidence.
"Age matters, but the environment your eggs are developing in matters way more—and that's the part you can actually change." — Brooke Boskovich.
In This Episode, You'll Learn: 
How fertility really changes after 35 and what the data says about age and conception
What AMH can and cannot tell you about your chances of getting pregnant naturally
Why a prenatal alone is not a complete preconception plan
Which nutrient forms and ingredients matter most in a high-quality prenatal
How male factor infertility shows up in about half of cases and often goes unaddressed
What changes as men age, and how sperm quality can be affected
How stress impacts fertility and why "just relax" is not helpful advice
What egg freezing can offer and why it is not an insurance policy
How to support your internal environment to improve fertility and egg quality
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If I could sit down with every woman trying to conceive, this is exactly where I would start: your gut. Before another supplement protocol, before assuming it's just your age, and before accepting that everything is "normal," we have to look deeper. Because your gut is not separate from your fertility—it is foundational to it.
Inside your gut is a complex system influencing your hormones, immune function, inflammation levels, and nutrient absorption—all of which directly impact ovulation, egg quality, implantation, and pregnancy outcomes. When the gut is inflamed or imbalanced, it can quietly disrupt everything downstream. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how your gut affects fertility—and what you can start doing today to support it.
"Your gut is not separate from your fertility—it's one of the main systems supporting it." — Brooke Boskovich.
In This Episode, You'll Learn: 
How gut health directly impacts hormone balance and estrogen metabolism
The role of the estrobolome in fertility and estrogen clearance
Why inflammation and gut imbalance can affect ovulation and implantation
How poor digestion limits nutrient absorption critical for egg quality
The connection between gut health, immune function, and pregnancy success
Why "normal labs" don't always mean optimal fertility
Simple, actionable steps to start improving gut health today
How your microbiome impacts your future baby's health
When and why comprehensive stool testing can be a game-changer
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If you are over 35 and trying to conceive, you've probably been told that fertility declines with age. But the truth is that conversation is often incomplete. Age alone is not the whole story. What matters more is the environment your eggs and sperm are developing in—and that environment is shaped by inflammation, oxidative stress, nutrient status, metabolic health, sleep, and stress patterns. 
There's actually a term in research called "inflammaging," which describes the slow rise in inflammation and oxidative stress as we get older. This process can impact mitochondrial function, hormone signaling, and DNA stability—all critical factors for fertility. But here's the hopeful part: your body is incredibly responsive. When you improve the internal environment, you can support egg quality, sperm health, and overall fertility—at any age.
"Fertility after 35 is not just about age—it's about the environment your eggs are developing in." — Brooke Boskovich.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Why age is only one piece of the fertility puzzle—and what actually matters more
What "inflammaging" is and how it impacts egg and sperm quality
The most important preconception lab markers to assess inflammation and metabolic health
How mitochondrial function directly affects egg quality and embryo development
The role of CoQ10 and key minerals in supporting reproductive health
Simple nutrition strategies to lower oxidative stress and improve fertility outcomes
Why sleep is one of the most powerful (and overlooked) fertility tools
How strength training supports insulin sensitivity and hormone balance
The connection between stress, nervous system regulation, and fertility
Why "vitamin J" (joy) is a biological—not optional—part of conception
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